Photographer · Filmmaker · Multimedia Specialist
Syed Faryab Shah
Award-winning photographer and filmmaker. Fashion, commercial and event work across Pakistan and the UAE. Currently Multimedia Specialist at Khalifa University.
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Awards & recognition
- Reader's Digest AsiaWinner, "Unseen Asia" photography competition
- The Telegraph UKTop 10, The Big Picture
- Pakistan State Oil (PSO)3rd place, Snap Pakistan national photography competition, 2016
- UAE Ministry of CultureGolden Visa recommendation, Creative People in Culture & Art, 2025
- Viola CommunicationsLeague of Superheroes award for client satisfaction, 2024
- ILMA World Fusion FestJury member, 2023
- IROS 2024 & RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2025Certificates of appreciation
- Primus Investments & Tameer BankCorporate calendar photography
Frequently asked questions
Who is Syed Faryab Shah?
Syed Faryab Shah is an award-winning photographer, filmmaker and multimedia specialist from Karachi, Pakistan, based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. He has more than ten years of experience and currently works as Multimedia Specialist at Khalifa University through Viola Communications.
Where is Syed Faryab Shah based?
Syed Faryab Shah is based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. He works across Abu Dhabi, Dubai and the wider UAE, and has an extensive body of work in Pakistan.
What kind of photography does Syed Faryab Shah do?
Fashion, editorial and portrait photography, commercial and product photography, food and real estate shoots, corporate portraits and large-scale event coverage, along with video production and showreels.
Has Syed Faryab Shah worked on films and TV?
Yes. Syed Faryab Shah has 15+ credits on IMDb, including the feature films Babylicious (2023) and Maalik (2016), and Amazon Prime titles such as BFFs and Clickbait.
What awards has Syed Faryab Shah won?
He won Reader's Digest Asia's "Unseen Asia" photography competition, was featured in The Telegraph UK's Big Picture Top 10, and placed 3rd in the PSO Snap Pakistan national photography competition (2016).
Which brands and events has Syed Faryab Shah worked with?
Brands include L'Oréal, Unilever, Nestlé, Engro, Knorr, HBL and WHO Pakistan. Event coverage includes COP28, GITEX, IROS 2024 and RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2025.
How can I hire Syed Faryab Shah?
Use the contact form on this page, email [email protected], or message him on WhatsApp at +971 58 138 1752.
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