A Y M A N —— NYC Photographer

Avantika’s 21st Birthday Celebration for @teenvogue and @coach Huge thanks to @hibairshad , @25percent.co team and Avantika for trusting me with this big day.

Zohran Mamdani Inauguration at City Hall

Hasan Minhaj (Off With His Head Tour) at the iconic Radio City Music Hall. Still in shock that I got to do this and Hasan lemme tell you is one of the kindest souls. Back when I went to his last show in NYC (Dec 2023), I put in my 2024 resolutions that I’ll shoot one of his shows this year and Allah made it happen. Truly is a weird wonderful feeling to see other world talents do their thing, only thing left to do is to dream bigger and bigger 💙 Stay blessed and humble.

breaking in the pierced mule @toryburch Director and DP: @aymanvisuals_ Colorist: @zaghamashah Model and editor: @minahasan Spec ad for @toryburch

Dududu

@anuvjain Dastakhat World Tour | @townhallnyc 📸 @aymanvisuals_

@asimazhar in NYC

Less than a year after selling out Madison Square Garden, one of India’s biggest comedy voices Zakir Khan was back. We turned our lens on Khan in the moments before he took the stage at Radio City Music Hall to close out his NYC run before going on a well-earned break. Special thanks to Aysha Qamar @aqamar92 📸: Ayman Siam @aymanvisuals_

@americandesi25years reunion red carpet and movie screening Huge thanks to @rohimirzapandya and @boxofficegurumedia

Mayor Mamdani’s 100 Day Address @nycmayor / @zohrankmamdani 📷 @aymanvisuals_

Jewelry isn’t meant to sit in a box waiting for the “right moment”, it’s meant to be enjoyed ✨ @nominal Creative Direction & Production: @bindaas.branding Direction & DOP: @aymanvisuals_ . . . disclaimer: this is a spec ad for portfolio use & is not official affiliated nor endorsed by nominal

I’ve always known that my life and identity has never fit into one box. I’ve been drawn to building for the in-between, for the layered, for the parts of identity that are often overlooked. The nuances of the 25% are rich, complex, and expansive. That is exactly what I capture, support, and build for. My parents are both Indian. My mom was born in Bangladesh when it was still East Pakistan. I grew up in Central Illinois and Iowa, but spent my summers between Dubai and India. That duality shaped everything. I have always worn who I am on my chest. My background, my faith, my culture. I never shied away from it, not even after 9/11. My parents taught me to be steadfast in my faith and in who I am. I started in healthcare, then pivoted into South Asian music, where I built what I am most proud of. But the legacy I want to leave behind is bigger than any one role. I am building for the 25%. South Asians and Muslims each make up 25% of the world. That identity has always been my compass. Over the last 10 years in New York, I have watched what happens when community meets intention. I saw brands begin to show up. I saw our holidays start to be recognized. So in 2023, with the support of @mehreenhuss , introduced to me by @muneebhyder , I set out to create something for Eid. A first of its kind celebration. Curated. Brand supported. Centered around Muslim vendors, artists, and stories. A space to celebrate our joy while holding the realities our community faces, because joy is a form of resistance. This year meant the most. For the first time, my parents were in the room. They saw what they had instilled in me come to life. I poured everything I had into bringing our community together to create a moment of joy grounded in faith, gratitude, and the spirit of Eid. We are seeing brands support us. We are seeing media begin to tell our stories, by us and for us. This is how we reclaim our narrative, build real power, and create access to capital for our community. my love letter to our ummah & it’s just the beginning… @25percent.co 🎥 @aymanvisuals_