hi, i'm mahbuba!

I’m the photographer behind Sonder Film Collective, a Queens-based photographer creating cinematic, nostalgic imagery for weddings, couples, portraits, brands, and the moments worth remembering.

My love for photography began with my family’s old Canon film camera, where I discovered how a photograph could hold onto a feeling long after the moment had passed. Today, I’m drawn to the in-between moments: the quiet glances, spontaneous laughter, movement, and little details that make a story feel like yours.

I’m not here to turn your day into a photoshoot. I’ll guide you when you need it, but leave room for things to unfold naturally. My approach blends candid storytelling with an editorial eye, creating photographs that feel effortless, intentional, and true to you.

Because years from now, I want you to remember more than what it looked like. I want you to remember how it felt.

Because years from now, I want you to remember more than what it looked like. I want you to remember how it felt. The kind of photographs you’ll return to, again and again.