Ismail Niyaz Mohamed

Specialized in Photography Design.

Ismail Niyaz Mohamed

About Ismail Niyaz Mohamed

With over 24 years of experience, Ismail Niyaz Mohamed is a distinguished visual storyteller working at the intersection of architecture, interiors, and luxury travel. His imagery moves beyond documentation, offering a carefully composed narrative that captures the mood, texture, and identity of each space. His portfolio includes collaborations with some of the world’s most prestigious hospitality brands, including Four Seasons, Gili Lankanfushi, JW Marriott, Soneva, Madifushi, and Jumeirah. A multiple A’ Design Award winner, his work has been internationally recognized for its quiet sophistication and technical precision. Defined by natural tonal palettes and subtly elevated color, Ismail’s aesthetic is both restrained and exacting. His meticulous, detail-driven approach—paired with a rigorous post-production process—results in images that feel seamless, immersive, and impeccably resolved. Each frame is crafted not only to reflect a space, but to elevate it into an experience of understated luxury.

  • Winner of 2 A' Design Awards.
  • Specialized in Photography Design.
  • Original Design.
  • Creative, Diligent and Innovative.
  • All Designs
  • Photography
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Interview with Ismail Niyaz Mohamed

Could you please tell us more about your art and design background? What made you become an artist/designer? Have you always wanted to be a designer?
Back in the year 2001, during the development of tourism promoting Interactive CD/Website, as an aspiring photographer, I always wonder how the professional photographer’s stands out from the rest, how their lenses seem to get the perfect perspective, and just how they seem to capture all the perfect moments. It’s then I realized that specializing in photography would make a brilliant impression on my publishing work. That’s when I decided to branch out to photography. With passion, and much learning I uncovered obsession for the art and through knowledge they combine all the elements to a degree of perfection! After photo training in 2003 at Singapore’s photographers association, I landed my first break in the world of photography, with my publishing and marketing experience, I landed a job - a full time contract with Six Senses Maldives for Soneva Resorts. While working with Japan based wedding planner (South Pacific Bridal Group - SPB), I learned much about the industry.
Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
I’m A professional photographer who specialize in, interior photography, architectural photography, hospitality & lifestyle photography and landscape photography.
What is "design" for you?
Photography Design is how intention becomes visual form through composition, light, and structure to shape how people feel and experience space or imagery.
What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
One of my favourite projects was creating social media content for Gili Lankanfushi Resort in the Maldives. I was responsible for producing materials for their Instagram and Facebook platforms, which was both exciting and rewarding. It was a valuable learning experience, and at the same time quite challenging, as it came with a great deal of responsibility.
What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
I use Nikon Capture NX-D to convert RAW files and use Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom for editing them.
Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
Research, Planning and actualizing the projects in a timeframe. Have to focus on location, decide the best time for shooting and of course the technical side of it, mainly the camera settings, image focus, lighting etc. basically the whole project when I’m freelancing.
What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
It’s a good feeling to deliver projects as it benefits individuals, companies and organizations.
What makes a design successful?
Passion, determination and planning will make designs successful.
When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
Aspects that I would consider are, the purpose of the design, does it serve the main purpose, does it give the right message, creativity and quality and ease of use.
Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
Work with passion, determination and discipline. Never give up. Believe in yourself and work hard.
What skills are most important for a designer?
As a photographer one needs to know all about the functions of the camera, editing software, communicating with clients.
Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
In my bag I have 2 DSLR bodies, lenses, speedlights. I carry my laptop for editing most of the times as to save time. I use Adobe Lightroom and photoshop.
Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
Start editing as soon as I finish shooting, procrastination builds up post processing work which will make it tough to deliver on time.
How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
It depends on the project. For wedding photography I’m used to deliver within 2 days after shooting. Whereas, for real estate photography it could take upto a month to deliver after shooting.
Who are some of your clients?
Gili Lankanfushi Forever After Pvt Ltd Atmosphere Resorts JW Marriott Soneva Resorts Jumeirah Vittaveli Jumeirah Dhevanafushi
Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
Most of the time I work alone as a freelancer, but I do work as a team when required.
How can people contact you?
I can be contacted through my email (me@ismailniyaz.com), my instagram @ismailniyaz or my mobile +960 7782306

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