“I’m a reflection of the community.” – Tupac Shakur. I love living in a town house – it’s the perfect … More
Category: Photography
Zainab, Maryam, and Belal’s Photoshoot
“A sister is a little bit of childhood that can never be lost.” ~ Marion C. Garretty. I … More
Pretty Scattering
I love jewelry- rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, you name it. – Sofia Vergara. Was going to clean up Z’s mess … More
Wet Swirls
I love mendhi/henna and Z does too. She’s been asking for it since she saw it in the fridge a … More
A Smattering of Realizations
The present was an egg laid by the past that had the future inside its shell. – Zora Neale Hurston. … More
Anya & Krish Photoshoot
“Brother and sister, together as friends, ready to face whatever life sends, Joy and laughter or tears and strife, holding … More
Layers of Laundry and Aloe
An actress once advised me, ‘Make sure you do your own laundry – it will keep … More
50 Days
“Such solicitous care I have never had. Chairs pulled out for me, things picked up for me, milk offered me, … More
Embracing Wrinkles
After babies and children, I love taking photos of old people. I remember asking Loreena, my inlaws’s amazing cleaning lady, … More
Plummy
“My optimism wears heavy boots and is loud.” – Henry Rollins. I love this pair of plum suede boots I … More
Mommy-Baby Love
There is an amazed curiosity in every young mother. It is strangely miraculous to see and to hold a living … More
Amy’s Surprise
My friend Amy is a great photographer who took some maternity photos of me. I’ve seen a sneak peek of … More
Salma’s Photoshoot
“Everyone has a ‘best friend’ during each stage of life- only a precious few have the same one.” – Anonymous. … More
Befriending Birds
“We sent thee not, but as a Mercy for all creatures” (Quran 21: 107)
Cookie Dough Cravings
(Featured on Huffington Post here!) The cookie dough in the freezer is calling my name. Raw, sugary, buttery cookie dough. … More
A Change in Gears
“I fold the drab maternity pants with the frayed elastic waistband and place them back in the box. Then I … More
Having a Bigger Heart
While making & playing with play-dough with Z, I was struck by these 2 cookie cutters. We need to let … More
Breaking Boundaries One Cupcake at a Time
• Location: Islamic Community Center of Atlanta, Fayetteville, USA During the Maghrib prayer, these two children of different origin took … More
Stuffed
It’s difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts while eating a homegrown tomato – Lewis Grizzard. Stuffed … More
Smiling Eyes
It’s easy to complain about children. But when we want to express our joy, our love, the words elude us. … More