I photograph people and places the way I experience them. I want my work to be felt, reflect a memory, emotion, and perspective rather than convention. I’m less interested in what’s expected and more drawn to creating images that live somewhere between documentation and art.
Alongside client work, I’m developing long-term projects that will live as galleries, books, and limited prints. My practice moves between weddings, fashion, and documentary work. I’ve worked as a media photographer for Runway 7 during New York Fashion Week and, in 2025, completed an intensive documentary photography program with Magnum Photos in Paris.
What matters most to me is presence, creating images that hold memory, culture, and lived experience. I work slowly and intentionally, giving each project the time it deserves. My work is personal, and because of that, I’m careful about what I put into the world.
Get to know your photographer
In Conversation…
What inspires your work?
Human emotion and cultural diversity.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
Teleportation, so I can travel anywhere.
What's one thing people might be surprised to learn about you?
Before becoming a full-time photographer, I worked as a front-end developer and UX designer.
What's your favorite quote or mantra?
”With hardship comes ease.”
What's your dream project?
Compiling a series of books that capture the essence of my travels.
What advice would you give to someone starting out in your field?
Don’t let fancy equipment hold you back. My trusty (secondhand) Nikon FE2 taught me that sometimes the simplest tools can yield the most extraordinary results. Focus on developing your eye, learning the fundamentals, and embracing the joy of the creative process.
What is your favorite style of photography?
Portraits, particularly black and white.
Film or digital?
Film.
Morning shoots or late nights?
Morning.
What’s always in your camera bag?
Sony A7R V
Sony 28–70mm f/2
Nikon FE2 (film camera)
Godox V100 flash
Coffee or tea?
Coffee— two shots of espresso over ice with a splash of milk and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Selected Experience
& Field Work
2025
Magnum Photos — Paris
Advanced Documentary Photography & Visual Storytelling
Mentor: Peter van Agtmael
2025
Runway 7 — New York Fashion Week
Selected Media Photographer
2025
Leana Deeb × Gymshark × Bloom
Selected Photographer
2025
Miami Art Basel — Miami, FL
Independent Documentary Photography
2025
TCS New York City Marathon
Independent Documentary Photography
2024
Ramadan Crescent Lighting Ceremony — Watchung, NJ
Selected Photographer (Hosted by the Interfaith Coalition)
2024
Ramadan Crescent Lighting Ceremony — Warren, NJ
Selected Photographer (Hosted by the Interfaith Coalition)
2024
TCS New York City Marathon
Independent Documentary Photography
2023
NYC Hispanic Day Parade
Selected Photographer
2023
Dose The Pharmacy — Grand Opening
Selected Photographer
Hira Ansari Photography is a creative label under Studio 90, a growing platform for visual storytelling, content production, and collaborative projects.