Alefiya Akbarally - Photography

10/22/2023

What does it take to be a world-renowned photographer? Join seven of the most extraordinary visual storytellers on an exhilarating adventure in — a six-part docuseries from Academy and Emmy Award-winning filmmakers E. Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin. Coming 2024 to National Geographic.

09/15/2023

11/03/2021

Gorgeous Salma Hayek by the one and only Annie!

Salma hayek by Annie Leibovitz -2002

09/18/2021

A major exhibition shows how women photographers pictured themselves as they wished to be seen, both behind and before the camera.

10/06/2016

"Age does not protect you from love, but love to some extent protects you from age. " - Jeanne Moreau. I was so honored to photograph Bill and Linda's union in this intimate ceremony at Mark's Restaurant on Westminster Rd. As many as you may know the restaurant served as a Lutheran Church in the 1920's.

10/06/2016

Loving this recent photoshoot of my bride Gabby. Shot at the one and only Chateau Cocomar.

Make up - Devin Lazaneo

07/19/2016

Just seeing the footage from the Fresh Faces shoot I did for Modern Luxury Houston magazine. And yes that is stylish me behind the camera!

Houston, Behind the Scenes: 2015 Fresh Faces of Fashion

07/13/2016

02/09/2016

“New Orleans is my favorite city in America other than . It’s got a lot of soul,” Bruce Gilden.

Magnum photographer, Bruce Gilden visited New Orleans, Louisiana seven times between 1974 and 1982 to capture the debauchery and bacchanal-like festivities of . Signed first edition copies of his latest photobook, ‘Hey Mister, Throw Me Some Beads,’ are now available in the Magnum store - http://bit.ly/MardiGrasBG

12/03/2015

If you haven't seen the compelling collection of the 2015 World Press Photo Contest, have a look. Very happy to see that a photographer I admire so much Darcy Padilla walked away with the first prize for Long Term projects. Reading the story again and seeing those images makes my heart break every time, even a little bit more now that I am a mother myself.

11/25/2015

All that Glitters is Gold! Launching the second set of themed shoots brought to you by Adorn Vintage Rentals and Events and Alefiya Akbarally - Photography. This stunning glitter and balloon backdrop really celebrates the sparkle and fun of childhood. Due to popular demand we have scheduled this on Saturday the 19th of December. Please share with your family and friends, but most of all think of how much fun your children will have! Hope to see you there!