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Aladin u.

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Aladdin Umar is an internationally acclaimed Wedding Photographer and Cinematographer based in New York and Maryland. Since 2013, he has captured love stories across a wide range of weddings, cultures, and celebrations — each one unique and deeply personal. With a cinematic eye and heartfelt artistic passion, Aladdin transforms every couple's most cherished moments into timeless imagery and film. His relentless pursuit of greatness behind the lens has earned him features in notable published outlets. a true testament to the artistry and dedication he brings to every love story he tells.

Aladdin's couples don't just hire a photographer — they gain a creative partner who genuinely cares about their story. His calm presence, sharp artistic eye, and passion for authentic moments mean you'll never feel posed or rushed. Just real, beautiful memories captured exactly as they happened.

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camera

Canon EOS 5D Mark II | Canon EOS R

lens

Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 | Canon 50mm f/1.2 | Canon 85mm f/1.2 | Canon 85mm f/1.8 | Canon 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 | Canon 100mm f/2.8


Portret

Evenement

Familie

Vastgoed

Media

Feest

Zwangerschap

Trouwen

Fashion

Verloving

Sport

Reizen

Jubileum

Religious

Kinderen

Aircraft

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Wat vind je het leukst aan je werk?

I get to meet different people, experience real emotions, and turn moments into something timeless. There’s something powerful about knowing that a photo or film I create might become a memory someone looks back on for the rest of their life.

Welke soorten shoots heb je gedaan en hoe heb je ze speciaal gemaakt?

I’ve worked on a variety of shoots over the years, including weddings, engagements, portraits, birthdays, events, branding content, and creative cinematic projects. Each type of shoot requires a different approach, but my goal is always the same — to create visuals that feel authentic, emotional, and memorable.

For weddings, I focus heavily on storytelling and emotion. I pay attention to candid moments, reactions, details, lighting, and atmosphere to create a film or gallery that feels timeless and cinematic rather than just posed photos.

With portrait sessions, I like to make people feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. A lot of people are nervous during shoots, so I guide them naturally, help with posing, and create an environment where their personality comes through genuinely.

For engagement and couple shoots, I focus on connection and chemistry rather than forcing stiff poses. I usually direct movement, conversations, and interactions so the images feel natural and emotional.

For branding and content creation projects, I make the visuals intentional around the client’s identity. That includes color tones, styling, locations, composition, and editing that align with the brand’s message and audience.

Prijzen, onderscheidingen en erkenningen ontvangen

While I haven’t focused heavily on entering photography competitions or chasing awards, most of my recognition has come through client satisfaction, referrals, repeat bookings, and the impact of my creative work.

Over the years, I’ve been recognized for:

Delivering cinematic wedding photography and videography experiences
Creating emotionally driven storytelling visuals
Building strong personal and client brands through creative content
Producing high-quality social media campaigns and visual branding projects
Consistently receiving positive feedback and referrals from clients and collaborators

Some notable creative projects and collaborations I’ve worked on include:

TV show branding and identity projects for DStv
Animation and campaign projects for Gate.io during NFT Paris
Multiple commercial and creative animation projects through Shabatribe
Wedding and portrait storytelling projects that helped grow my reputation through word of mouth and social media engagement

Een leuk feitje over deze fotograaf

A fun fact about me is that I’m equally passionate about creativity and technology, so outside of photography and videography, I’m also deeply involved in cybersecurity and AI-driven creative workflows.

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