About Malkijah E Rashad Photography

 

Malkijah E Rashad Photography is a professional photography and visual marketing company based in Ames, Iowa, serving clients throughout Des Moines, Central Iowa, and the Midwest. We specialize in sports photography, corporate photography, headshots, dance photography, fitness photography, drone photography, commercial branding, and Google Business Profile optimization for businesses looking to strengthen their online presence.

Our mission is simple: create powerful images that tell stories, elevate brands, and help businesses, athletes, performers, and organizations stand out in today's digital world.

 

Photography That Builds Brands

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Photography is more than capturing moments—it's one of the most valuable marketing tools a business can invest in. Every image we create is designed to communicate professionalism, authenticity, and personality while supporting your marketing goals across websites, social media, Google Search, advertising, and print.

Through Rashad Digital Services (RDS), we combine professional photography with digital marketing expertise to help businesses improve visibility, attract new customers, and establish a strong online brand.

 

Corporate Photography & Commercial Branding

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Businesses need professional imagery that reflects the quality of their products and services. We work with corporations, small businesses, nonprofits, schools, healthcare providers, and entrepreneurs to create polished marketing content that builds trust.

Corporate photography services include:

• Professional business headshots

• Executive and leadership portraits

• Corporate team photography

• Company branding sessions

• Conferences and corporate events

• Business lifestyle photography

• Commercial marketing photography

• Product and promotional photography

Whether you're launching a new business, refreshing your website, or building a stronger LinkedIn presence, professional photography helps your company make a lasting first impression.

 

Google Business Profile Optimization

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Your Google Business Profile is often the first thing potential customers see. RDS helps businesses maximize local visibility with professional visual content and local SEO strategies designed to improve engagement and search performance.

Our services include:

• Google Business Profile setup and optimization

• Professional business photography

• Geo-tagged images

• Business videos

• Website design and development

• Local SEO strategy

• Image optimization for Google Search

• Business branding consultation

• Ongoing profile management

By combining optimized photography, video, and web design, we help businesses improve their local search presence and attract more qualified customers throughout Iowa.

 

Drone Photography & Aerial Imaging

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FAA-compliant drone photography provides a unique perspective for commercial properties, construction projects, real estate, schools, community organizations, tourism, and special events.

Drone services include:

• Commercial aerial photography

• Business property photography

• Construction progress documentation

• Campus photography

• Event coverage

• Promotional videos

• Marketing content for websites and social media

Aerial imagery helps businesses showcase their location, scale, and facilities in ways traditional photography cannot.

 

Iowa Sports Photography Specialist

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Sports photography is where preparation meets passion. We specialize in documenting athletes at every level, from youth sports to collegiate athletics, capturing the intensity, emotion, and defining moments of competition.

Sports photography services include:

• Game day photography

• Media Day photography

• Sports portraits (Sportraits)

• Team photography

• Individual athlete branding

• Action photography

• Recruiting photography

• Championship coverage

• Sports marketing content

Our goal is to create images that celebrate athletic achievement while providing schools, teams, coaches, and athletes with professional-quality content for recruiting, social media, publications, and marketing.

 

Dance & Fitness Photography

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Movement tells a story, and our photography is designed to capture every moment with energy, elegance, and precision.

We specialize in:

• Dance performances

• Studio dance portraits

• Ballet photography

• Contemporary dance photography

• Fitness branding

• Personal trainer photography

• Gym marketing photography

• CrossFit and strength training photography

• Athletic lifestyle imagery

• Competition coverage

Whether you're building a personal brand, promoting a fitness business, or documenting a live performance, we create images that showcase confidence, movement, and dedication.

 

Creative Portrait Photography

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Creative portraiture allows individuals and brands to express personality through carefully crafted imagery.

Our portrait specialties include:

• Bodyscapes

• Editorial photography

• Lifestyle portraits

• Environmental portraits

• Creative lighting

• Personal branding photography

Each session is customized to reflect your vision while delivering professional-quality images suitable for websites, advertising, publications, and social media.

 

Serving Ames, Des Moines & the Midwest

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Located in Ames, Iowa, Malkijah E Rashad Photography proudly serves clients throughout Des Moines, Ankeny, West Des Moines, Urbandale, Johnston, Waukee, Altoona, Boone, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Cedar Falls, Waterloo, Council Bluffs, Omaha, Kansas City, Minneapolis, Chicago, and the surrounding Midwest.

Whether you need professional corporate headshots, sports photography, Media Day coverage, dance photography, commercial branding, drone photography, or Google Business Profile optimization, we deliver creative solutions that help individuals and businesses stand out.

 

Why Choose Malkijah E Rashad Photography?

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Our approach combines professional photography, visual storytelling, branding strategy, and digital marketing expertise to create content that delivers real results. Every project is guided by creativity, attention to detail, and a commitment to helping clients strengthen their visual identity.

From the boardroom to the basketball court, from the dance stage to the sky above, Malkijah E Rashad Photography creates compelling imagery that inspires, engages, and drives business growth throughout Iowa and the Midwest.