Akil Virani
Seattle,WA
I'm Akil, a Seattle-based photographer and, by day, a sales leader at AAA Washington. Photography isn't a side hustle for me. It's the other half of who I am. The part that slows down, pays attention, and finds the beauty in what's real. I came to photography through a genuine obsession with light and how it falls on a face, fills a room, or turns an ordinary PNW afternoon into something you want to hold onto. I shoot weddings, couples, portraits, and personal branding sessions with the same intention: make it feel true. My wife and I spend weekends exploring the Pacific Northwest - the trails, the coastlines, the hidden spots most people drive past. That wandering informs everything I shoot.
About 50 photos per hour
Up to 20 edited photos per hour
Photos ready in 5-10 days
Akil Virani
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Akil Virani
Seattle,WA
I'm Akil, a Seattle-based photographer and, by day, a sales leader at AAA Washington. Photography isn't a side hustle for me. It's the other half of who I am. The part that slows down, pays attention, and finds the beauty in what's real. I came to photography through a genuine obsession with light and how it falls on a face, fills a room, or turns an ordinary PNW afternoon into something you want to hold onto. I shoot weddings, couples, portraits, and personal branding sessions with the same intention: make it feel true. My wife and I spend weekends exploring the Pacific Northwest - the trails, the coastlines, the hidden spots most people drive past. That wandering informs everything I shoot.
About 50 photos per hour
Up to 20 edited photos per hour
Photos ready in 5-10 days
I booked Akil for a portrait session and it exceeded every expectation. He was easy to communicate with from the start he was responsive, clear and made the booking process seamless. When the day came, he showed up on time and immediately made me feel at ease. I'm not someone who loves being in front of a camera, but his calm energy and creative direction made the whole experience genuinely enjoyable. The photos came out absolutely beautiful, lighting, composition, editing. Everything was thoughtful and intentional. I'll definitely be booking again and recommending him to everyone I know.