Aerial view of a cliffside villa pool above the ocean, Sri Lanka
Aerial top-down view of a villa and pool
Villa pool with a parasol
Arched timber doors along a villa courtyard
Bronze sculptures winding along a curved interior staircase
Aerial view of a beachfront villa at sunset, Sri Lanka
Aerial view of a palm-fringed beach and villa, Sri Lanka
Boat on a still river at dawn, hill country Sri Lanka
Colonnaded courtyard with a lily pond and lanterns at dusk
Lantern-lit colonial courtyard with cafe tables, Galle
Dining hall with a chequerboard floor and timber beams
Camel rider on desert dunes at dawn, Oman
Glass-walled dining pavilion overlooking misty hills, Sri Lanka
Colonnaded villa with a long reflecting pool and palm trees, Sri Lanka

The silent dialogue between structure and light.

Photography of luxury boutique villas and hotels in Sri Lanka and worldwide. Architecture and interiors, aerial and landscapes.

Curated projects

A study of form, materiality and light across architecture, interiors and hospitality.

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Extensive experience photographing luxury hospitality and architectural projects.

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A collaborative approach that aligns with your creative vision and brand.

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High-quality imagery delivered with meticulous attention to detail.

Testimonials

What clients say about working together.

"What we value most is how Shakir’s images go beyond simply showing the physical aspects of a property. They capture the atmosphere and character of each place, making them feel alive."

Anjalika

New House Hospitality

"I’ve worked with Shakir on a couple of projects and really valued the experience. He has a great eye and approaches his work with a lot of care, which comes through clearly in every single image he creates."

Kavishka

Jetwing Hotels

"Shakir is an excellent photographer I have had the pleasure of working with a number of times. His photos are technically and creatively excellent. He is also very easy to work with and is accommodating and efficient. Highly recommend for all real estate photography needs."

Vicky Scarth

Eden Villas

"His eye for detail and talent behind the camera are remarkable, and he has a wonderful way of making everyone around him feel comfortable. I would highly recommend Shakir to anyone looking for photography that’s captured beautifully and with genuine artistry."

Miraasha

Villa Sielen Diva

"What sets Shakir apart isn’t just his obvious technical skill, but his ability to capture the hidden beauty and essence of a place: the quiet moments, the people, the light, and the details that most miss. These are the photos that truly tell the story of our properties beyond the brochure."

Piumi

Jetwing Hotels

"He has photographed two villas from our portfolio so far and we are blown away by the results: a beautifully crafted and evocative set of photographs. On a personal level he is highly professional whilst still being approachable and an absolute pleasure to work with."

Katy

Lanka Real Estate

"He has a fantastic eye for detail, especially when it comes to hotel and food photography, which was exactly what we needed. That said, it’s clear he’s versatile enough to capture just about anything with style and precision."

Sadhana

Fox Resorts

"We had the pleasure of working with Shakir on photography for both Aathma Colombo House and Sun House, and he truly captured the spirit of both places beautifully. His eye for detail, natural light, and thoughtful compositions brought out the soul of our spaces, from quiet corners to lush landscapes and intimate moments."

Niyo

Aathma Colombo House

"What stood out most was how he brought out the beauty in even the smallest details, something I only truly appreciated once I saw the final images. I was absolutely mind blown. Shakir not only delivers stunning results but also offers a learning experience through his thoughtful and meticulous approach."

Thina

Echt Social

"We were absolutely blown away by the amazing job that Shakir did capturing the physical beauty of our tea estate, the vibrancy of our people, and essence of our purpose. He really understood what we hoped to convey and has an exceptional skillset that meant our expectations were exceeded. He was also fantastic to work with, bringing fresh perspective and an enjoyable dynamic."

Roshana

Devagiri Tea

"We’ve worked with many photographers in the past, but none of them came close to the outcome of our shoot with Shakir."

Wasim

Mosvold Villa

"Had the pleasure of working with Shakir for an Anantara Tangalle Resort shoot recently and his work has proven to be incredible. He has a commendable work ethic, meeting deadlines, showing up on time for shoots and working well with all departments involved."

Nirushi

Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle

"We’ve found him to be supremely professional and conscientious but also creative with a smart understanding of using images to capture the character of a place, not just reflect the physical side of it."

Max Duddy

The New Sri Lankan House

Trusted by luxury boutique villas and hotels

Teardrop Hotels Resplendent Ceylon Anantara Nyne Hotels Santani Wellness Southbeach Weligama Jetwing Hotels Eden Villas Heritance Hotels Browns Hotels Desert Nights Resort Oman