After ten years in wedding photography, I still get butterflies in my stomach on the drive to a venue the day of. I feel the weight of the responsibility – there’s no do-over of a wedding day, and my clients’ grandchildren will be looking at these images long after I’m gone (or retired, at least!) – and I want with all my heart to do the best job possible. But the magic happens, for me, once I get there and set up, slinging my lens bag over my shoulder and the camera strap around my neck. When my client has trusted me to do what I do best – to see light and shadow, moments and emotions, expressions and movements, and translate all that into memories that will last forever – I slip into my zone. It can be exhausting and stressful, but it’s also exhilarating, joyful, and just plain fun.

Every artist has their muse. A source of inspiration for their creative work.

For me, it's travel & architecture

Hi, my name is Mariam Saifan and I do unique portrait and wedding photography in the Kansas City area. I have a passion for capturing happiness and people in love! My photography business was established after I went on a trip to Istanbul and shared some images on social media. From there, it was all magic!

With my background in architectural engineering with an emphasis in lighting design, my passion for photography was created. These two aspects of my life are both creative and result in something beautiful and memorable. I love challenging my creativity!

I specialize in contemporary style photography with a photojournalistic touch that captures the natural beauty in my clients. I love anything that's colorful and fun, which is why I especially love to photograph Indian or Desi style weddings.

Getting to know my clients is essential before portrait sessions or weddings. That way, I can capture their true personality in the most beautiful way. I love to have my clients laugh with their significant others and pretend that I am not there, so that I can capture their true laughter and natural moments.

It's really important to get an awesome wedding photographer that you click with because the photographer will accompany you for most of your wedding day. It's also very important to capture those precious moments that only happen once in a lifetime. The best and most important part of photography is when the clients share the images with their families and friends. Photography shows the world a little piece of that special day.

The best part of being a portrait and wedding photographer is that I get to work with people and think in a creative way. My cheeks always hurt at the end of the night from smiling and laughing so much! see more work: Website | www.mariamsaifan.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/MariamSaifanPhotography/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/mariamsaifan/

available for booking all around the globe:

Email | hi@MariamSaifan.com

Located | Overland Park, Kansas - Kansas City, Missouri