Back in 2008, as Arish and I were getting ready to say “I do,” we didn’t quite grasp what professional photography could bring to our day. We thought any camera would do the trick. On our wedding day, we were met with a whirlwind of unfamiliar faces and awkward poses. The photos we received felt staged and missed the genuine moments we wanted to cherish.

But sometimes, life’s curveballs lead us to unexpected and beautiful paths. Our wedding experience sparked a desire in us to do things differently. In 2009, we dreamed of opening a Filipino restaurant and a furniture shop, but our business partner vanished with $175,000 we had borrowed from the bank. It was a challenging time, but with God’s grace, we managed to pay off the debt through our passion for photography and videography. It took five years of hard work, but in 2014, I left my job to focus on The MelRish Studio full-time, and Arish joined me a year later.

We started by capturing the weddings of our friends, which led to our first paid couple flying us to Mumbai, India. That was a pivotal moment for us. Along the way, I won several awards for filmmaking and wedding photography and was featured in magazines, a testament to our dedication to capturing real, heartfelt moments.

Today, The MelRish Studio has evolved into a full-fledged creative content agency. I’m proud to lead a talented team of creatives, and our mission now extends beyond just wedding memories. We produce a wide range of creative content, bringing unique stories to life.

Our recent 15th Anniversary trip to Baku, Azerbaijan was a celebration of this incredible journey and the amazing team that makes it all possible. Our mission remains clear: capture real moments, create timeless images and films, and build personal connections.

Ready to make your special moments unforgettable? Let’s create something magical together!

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” — Jeremiah 29:11