Misty mountain range at blue hour, cinematic wide still

Yafi — Cinematographer and Photographer

Sculpting light into narrative.

A Dallas-based cinematographer chasing light through product shelves, late-night conversations, and the small, in-between moments brands forget to notice.

Play ReelCaptured in Denver, Colorado

Featured Videos

Munawwir — Moroccan Thobe Brand

Munawwir ↗

Director of Photography • Brand Commercial

2024
Fundraiser promo featuring the co-founder of IQA

IQA Fundraiser

Promo • Co-founder Feature

2024

Photography

Black and white editorial portrait of Tacko Fall
Vintage Mercedes sedan parked at a Circle K Shell gas station at night
Hanging mosaic glass lanterns glowing in a Turkish bazaar
Close-up of a Fossil chronograph watch with cream dial in moody light
Lone figure on a snowy ridge under brooding storm clouds
Moody split-lit portrait of Yafi in orange and teal light
About

Years behind the lens, turning everyday brands into something worth watching.

I'm a Dallas-based cinematographer, photographer, and colorist with a long track record of helping local businesses look their best — from product photography and creative marketing ads to podcasts, interviews, and long-form video. Color grading is where a lot of my work comes alive: pulling cinematic tone out of raw footage and giving every brand a finish that actually feels considered.

  • Product PhotographyBrand & E-commerce
  • Creative AdsLocal Business Marketing
  • Color GradingCinematic Look & Finishing
  • Podcasts & InterviewsLong-form Video