Rabia Malik Photographer

I have always been a story teller, whether through still photography, video editing, writing, or simply applying makeup on a face. My mom says if she compiled all the stories I use to tell her as a child, she would have a library full of my work by now. I have devoted myself to understanding photography and other forms of art in countless classes, through amazing work experience and in everyday life. My Grandpa was the main reason I stepped into this world. I moved from Saudi Arabia to Pakistan at age six and in order to overcome the language barrier and to form a bond between my Grandpa and myself, I started to watch the daily newscasts with him. Slowly I found myself more interested than afraid of all the things happening in the world. Over the past 24 years, I have traveled to more than 23 different countries, exploring the world and recently practicing my art too. I am continually inspired by the details, colors, and faces in the different countries and cultures. I think this insight has definitely influenced the way I approach my work. After traveling and exploring exotic places I packed my bags and made the big move to the 'BIG Apple' in 2005. New York City taught me more about life, love and work in a short time than I learned in my entire life. After becoming a more confident storyteller I moved back to Las Vegas (The city that holds all the wonders of the world on seven miles of "The Strip"). Here I have found a source of beauty that I failed to see when I was growing up here. In a way, I had to travel around the world to find out everything I was looking for was in my own backyard. I now speak Urdu, Punjabi, and English fluently, I can converse in French, Spanish and Hindi and I can read and write Arabic, I have produced a documentary that placed third in "The National Christop Documentary Competition", I have edited newscasts for NBC, ABC, CBS and BET news, I have applied makeup on models for photo shoots from the East coast to the west, and last month I took pictures of my handsome three year old cousin for his up coming birthday. I have always worked with one thought in mind: No story is too big or too small, and so I venture into anything that seems interesting and different to me.


Favorite Super Hero: Superman because he has all the cool powers
Favorite Food(s):Chicken Makhani (Pakistani), Coconut Mushroom Soup (Thai), Steak Gyros (Greek), Hotdogs (All American!) Actually I'll try anything spicy!
Favorite Escape Locale:I loved Austria and Switzerland (I was called "exotic" there! LOL) The Bahamas, Cannes and Pakistan are warm and fun, and I'm looking forward to exploring Morocco, Egypt, and Australia soon.
My Ultimate Professional Goal:I want to design the opening Ceremony for the Olympics one day.