Hassan Arshad, Vancouver photojournalist and multimedia photographer » Portraits

Portraits of some friends

Hassan Arshad — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 05:19:47 +0000

I took my camera to work one day and while I was there a few of my friends showed some interest in the camera and after a long conversation about photography I decided it would be fun to have a few portraits of them. They both work for Garda Security in Fort McMurray, Alberta.

Another portrait of Igor I really liked.

Igor works at Garda Security.

Igor posing for a portrait

Ali works at Garda Security in Fort McMurray.

Igor poses for a serious portrait, he said he was trying to look like James Bond but I think he missed that mark.

Igor makes a Kramer like entrance into the room

Ruma + Yasir: Couple Session

Hassan Arshad — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 02:42:00 +0000

After many months of scheduling and rescheduling, we finally got the chance to work with Ruma and Yasir, a great couple we got to know through Hassan’s sister. We also finally had the opportunity to shoot in Rhodes Hall, a gorgeous 1904 mansion in Midtown. Ruma is as I suspected — one of the sweetest girls we’ve met. She loves the camera and it’s easy to tell that it loves her back. Yasir was a little hesitant in front of the lens at first, but he warmed up quickly. They were both very comfortable and easy to work with, and choosing just a few to post was incredibly difficult. Thanks to both of you again for working with us, and we hope you enjoy this sneak peak at your session! :)

Our Engagement Pictures

Hassan Arshad — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 02:01:13 +0000

So yeah a few months ago Me and Lindsey got engaged. I proposed to her at Antica Posta in the Alpheretta area. It was a very nice and quite night and I really enjoyed the atmosphere. These pictures happen a few months after our engagement. We took them about 2 weeks before leaving Atlanta for Canada.

These pictures were taken at the Georgia State University Library. We decided to take them on the 5th floor because that is the quiet area.

At the Lake with Cubans

Hassan Arshad — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:37:38 +0000

So on Labor Day me, Maria and Lindsey decided to take a trip to Gregoire Lake in Fort McMurray. It is about 20 minutes from where we live and it was a very nice place but before going to the lake we decided to get a Cuban Cigar. Seeing as how it is illegal in America to import Cuban Cigars we thought this would be a great opportunity to try it. We went to a little cigar shop called “Havana” to get the Cigar, the attendant recommended the Monte Cristo Habana. One was more than enough.

The cigar had a very interesting and distinct flavor. It had a sort of sweet flavor. It smelled much better than the cigars you smell in The States.

Oh and I took the opportunity to have Lindsey take a few new pictures of myself. Most of my pictures are outdated.

Yes, this is me.

Family Trip to Edmonton

Hassan Arshad — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 17:43:02 +0000

So when we finally got to Fort McMurray the Thursday before last and Umar got to Fort McMurray on Friday and we all went on a family trip to Edmonton. Edmonton is one of the bigger cities in Alberta. I’m not sure which is bigger Edmonton or Calgary.

It was a lot of fun and we got to see the monstrosity of a mall called the West Edmonton Mall.

Umar, Maria, Me, Lindsey, my mom and dad are all in these pictures.

Enjoy the pictures

Umar doing some work in the hotel.

Lindsey very descripitivly explaining about her former professor Fink and his eyebrows.

Complete family excluding Lindsey.

Maria took this picture of Umar

Another one of Umar's pictures of Maria

Maria fixing her scarf. Umar took this picture

Me and Lindsey

the family excluding me

My dad, my mom and me

Umar, my dad and my mom

Umar being very modelesq

My mom

a cool shot of Umar

Ava: Newborn Portraits

Hassan Arshad — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:56:00 +0000

Last weekend we had the wonderful opportunity to work with one of our favorite couples again. We shot Marjorie and Jeff’s wedding, pregnancy portraits, and now we had the chance to photograph their beautiful baby girl!
It’s been a while since we’ve had the chance to work with a newborn, but Miss Ava was great. And we loved seeing Marjorie and Jeff again, and their immediate family was there to offer encouragement. Everyone was lovely and so easy to work with, as usual! We have such great clients!
As we suspected, Ava looked adorable in all the shots. Thanks again, Marjorie and Jeff! We’re going to miss you guys. Enjoy! :)