About

Hi, I'm Nass

Portraits that feel like you on your best day. Thoughtfully crafted to celebrate life's biggest moments and the people who make them meaningful.

About Nass

More Than a Photographer

Photography has introduced me to incredible people, places, and stories. It's one of my favorite ways to connect with others and document moments that matter.

When I'm not behind the camera, I'm a PhD student in Global Development at Cornell University. My work and travels have taken me around the world, shaping the way I see people, cultures, and communities. I rarely go anywhere without my camera, always looking for beautiful light, authentic moments, and the stories that make each place unique.

Whatever the moment, my goal is always the same. To create portraits that feel natural, timeless, and true to who you are.

Nass, the photographer behind ShotBy Nass
NassStudio · Portrait
The Experience

My Approach

I believe the best portraits happen when people feel comfortable enough to be themselves.

You don't need to know how to pose or have any experience in front of a camera. I'll guide you the whole way, keeping the session relaxed, natural, and genuinely enjoyable. My hope is that you leave with more than great photos. You leave with an experience worth remembering.

On Location

Where I Work

Based in Ithaca, New York, I regularly photograph clients in cities across the country, and I'm always glad to travel wherever your story takes you.

Ithaca & Central New York

Home base while I study at Cornell University.

Atlanta, Georgia

My hometown and one of my favorite places to photograph. I return regularly and continue working with clients throughout the city.

Washington, DC

A city I frequently visit, photographing professionals, graduates, organizations, and personal branding sessions.

Available for Travel

Open to destination sessions and new cities. Wherever your story takes you, I'm glad to bring my camera.

Off the Clock

Beyond the Camera

01

Endlessly Curious

My research trains me to look closely and ask better questions, and that same curiosity shapes how I see the people in front of my lens.

02

Traveler at Heart

New places and new faces keep my eye fresh. Travel is where a lot of my best ideas begin.

03

People First

Some of my favorite conversations happen during a session. I believe the best portraits begin with genuine connection.

“The branding session gave me a full library of images. My website has never looked this good.”

Rabi · Branding

Let's create
something meaningful.

Whether it's a milestone or simply this chapter of your life, I'd love to help tell your story.

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