I’m Karim — a photographer obsessed with the stories that unfold when no one’s watching. The ones that start with a gasp, a burst of laughter, or a tear wiped quickly before it’s seen. Like the split-second “Yes!” of a surprise proposal. The champagne-soaked chaos of a bridal shower. Or the quiet pride in a parent’s eyes as their child blows out birthday candles. These are the moments I live to preserve.
Born in Egypt and rooted in the United States, I’ve spent over a decade mastering the art of disappearing into the background. Why? Because magic happens when people forget the camera is there. My lens chases the unposed, the unplanned, and the utterly real—the confetti stuck in someone’s hair during an engagement party, the way friends huddle together during a toast, or the nervous grin of someone about to pop the question.
Behind the lens on most shoots, I’ve got backup: my wife Felicia, my best friend, assistant, and a fiercely talented photographer in her own right. (Pro tip: Never disappoint someone who knows where you keep the backup camera batteries.)
So let’s skip the stiff smiles. Let’s document life as it happens: messy, joyful, and achingly human. Whether it’s a milestone celebration, a love story in its earliest chapter, or the simple act of being together, I’m here to turn your “right now” into forever.