Portfolio
Welcome to my portfolio! Here, you can explore a collection of my work showcasing events, headshots, portraits, and sports photography. Each image reflects my passion for capturing the essence of moments, whether it's the joy of a celebration or the intensity of a sporting event. I invite you to browse through my galleries and experience the stories behind each shot.
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Welcome to the Sports Photography Gallery for Malkijah E Rashad Photography, your trusted Iowa sports photographer based in Ames. This collection highlights the energy, intensity, and emotion of athletes across basketball, softball, hockey, and community sports programs throughout Iowa.
My approach to sports photography blends technical precision with storytelling capturing fast action, peak moments, and authentic expressions that show what the game truly feels like. Whether courtside, field-level, or behind the glass at the rink, every image is created to help athletes, teams, and organizations elevate their presence online and showcase their competitive spirit.
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High-impact action shots that freeze decisive moments
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Athlete portraits perfect for media day, branding, and social media
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Game-day storytelling from warmups to final buzzer
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Team chemistry and emotional highlights fans love
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Coverage across Ames, Des Moines, and central Iowa sports communities
As a dedicated Iowa sports and action photographer, I work with schools, colleges, clubs, and local organizations to create high-quality visual content that stands out. These images support athletic departments, marketing teams, parent groups, and players who want professional photography that reflects the pride and passion of their sport.
If your team, program, or athlete needs professional sports photography in Iowa, I’d be honored to help you capture the moments that matter most.
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Welcome to the Portraits Gallery of Malkijah E Rashad Photography, where every image is designed to highlight personality, confidence, and connection. As a portrait photographer based in Ames, Iowa, I focus on creating images that feel natural, expressive, and true to who you are whether for personal branding, senior portraits, headshots, lifestyle photography, or creative fashion shoots.
My portrait style blends clean composition, flattering lighting, and a relaxed atmosphere to bring out genuine expressions. Whether we’re shooting on location in Ames, exploring Iowa’s scenic backdrops, or working indoors for a polished studio look, every session is crafted to help you stand out.
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Professional headshots for business, LinkedIn, and branding
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Senior portraits with personality and style
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Lifestyle portraits that feel authentic and modern
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Creative and fashion inspired portraits for bold visual storytelling
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Natural light and studio-style images captured across Iowa
As an Iowa portrait photographer, my goal is to create portraits that look professional, feel personal, and reflect your story. Whether you’re building your brand, updating your portfolio, or simply capturing a meaningful moment in life, these images show the care, detail, and artistry behind every session.
If you're ready for portraits that make you look and feel your best, I’d love to work with you.
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Welcome to the Events Gallery of Malkijah E Rashad Photography, showcasing the authentic moments, candid expressions, and unforgettable highlights that make every event unique. As an event photographer based in Ames, Iowa, I specialize in capturing the people, atmosphere, and storytelling details that define your occasion whether it's a community celebration, corporate event, fundraiser, ceremony, or special gathering.
My approach to event photography blends documentary-style storytelling with clean, professional composition. I focus on photographing real interactions, meaningful details, and the energy of the day, ensuring every image feels natural and true to the experience. From large organizational events to intimate gatherings, I’m committed to delivering high quality images that help you relive the moment and share it with your audience.
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Corporate and business events
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Community celebrations and festivals
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Award ceremonies and fundraisers
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School and campus events across Iowa
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Candid portraits, detail shots, and atmosphere images
As an experienced Iowa event photographer, I work seamlessly behind the scenes to document your story without interrupting the flow of your event. My goal is to capture the connections smiles, handshakes, applause, moments of recognition that reflect the meaning and spirit of your gathering.
If you’re planning an event in Ames, Des Moines, or anywhere across Iowa and need professional, storytelling focused photography, I’d be honored to help preserve the moments that matter.
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Welcome to the Headshots Gallery of Malkijah E Rashad Photography, where high-quality, modern headshots are crafted to elevate your personal brand and professional presence. As a headshot photographer based in Ames, Iowa, I specialize in creating images that look confident, approachable, and authentically you perfect for LinkedIn, business profiles, creative portfolios, corporate teams, and small business branding.
My approach to professional headshot photography focuses on clean lighting, natural expression, and strong composition. Whether we’re shooting outdoors in Ames, on-site at your workplace, or in a controlled indoor setup, every session is designed to bring out your best features and help you stand out in today’s visual world.
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Business headshots for LinkedIn, resumes, and corporate websites
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Creative and lifestyle headshots with personality and style
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Actor and modeling headshots with clean, expressive framing
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On-location corporate team headshots across Ames and central Iowa
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Studio-style portraits with professional lighting and detail
As an experienced Iowa headshot photographer, my goal is to provide images that make a strong first impression whether you're a business professional, student, entrepreneur, or creative talent. Every headshot is edited with care to ensure sharp, polished results while keeping your look natural and true to who you are.
If you’re ready to update your headshot or looking to schedule team portraits for your organization, I’d be honored to work with you and help you present your best image.
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Welcome to the Other Photography Gallery of Malkijah E Rashad Photography, a curated collection that highlights the creative and commercial work I produce outside of portraits, sports, and events. As a versatile Iowa photographer and visual creator, this gallery showcases landscapes, cityscapes, silhouettes, product photography, and short form commercial video designed to tell compelling visual stories.
From the quiet beauty of Iowa landscapes to the energy of downtown architecture, my landscape and cityscape photography focuses on mood, light, and strong composition. These images explore vibrant sunsets, dramatic silhouettes, and everyday scenes transformed into artistic visuals. Whether captured in Ames, Des Moines, or during travel, every photograph is approached with intention and creative detail.
This gallery also includes commercial product photography, crafted for businesses, creators, and brands looking for clean, professional images that stand out online. Whether for e-commerce, marketing, social media, or catalogs, each product image is photographed with clarity, accuracy, and visual appeal.
In addition to still photography, I also create time lapse sequences and short commercial videos tailored for social media, brand storytelling, and promotional use. These pieces provide engaging visual content that helps businesses and individuals elevate their digital presence.
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Landscape photography from across Iowa and beyond
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Cityscape and architectural images with strong lines and color
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Silhouette photography that plays with creative light and shadow
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Commercial product photography for small businesses and brands
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Time lapse visuals highlighting motion, mood, and environment
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Short commercial video clips ideal for digital marketing and social media
As a creative Iowa commercial and landscape photographer, my goal is to bring artistry, precision, and storytelling together across different mediums. Whether you’re a business seeking product imagery or a viewer exploring creative work, this gallery represents the broad range of visual content I produce.
If you need custom photography or short form video for marketing, branding, or creative use, I’d be honored to collaborate with you.