Last updated: 7 نومبر 2026
Zunaish Shaikh is a Karachi-based fashion photographer. In December 2025, H! Pakistan named him one of its “Hi 100 Hot Trendsetters” for 2025, calling him one of Pakistan’s most talked-about young photographers (H! Pakistan).
Like fellow Pakistani photographers Sanwal and Nida Mehboob, Shaikh has built his name through images shared online.
Biography
Zunaish Shaikh is a Karachi-based fashion photographer. He began experimenting with his first camera as a child, and photography became a calling. He is known for his meticulous attention to lighting, a bold yet minimalistic style and a hands-on approach to every project, and H! Pakistan described him as one of the most sought-after photographers in the industry. In December 2025, H! Pakistan named him one of its “Hi 100 Hot Trendsetters” for 2025, calling him one of Pakistan's most talked-about young photographers. His Instagram bio lists him as featured in Vogue and as a Lux Style Awards Emerging Talent of the Year nominee, and his account had 13.5K followers as of November 2026.
Life Events
- 2024 – Shot Sona Rafiq for the HUM Style Awards, his big break.
- 2025 – Named one of H! Pakistan's “Hi 100 Hot Trendsetters”.
- 2026 – Featured in HMag Pakistan's “Framing Genius” profile.
Work Experience
Shaikh shoots brand campaigns, editorial shoots and fashion projects, including high-profile celebrity portraits. His visual style leans Western, with a strong emphasis on flash lighting; he bought his first lighting tool, a Godox V1, which he called a defining moment in his style. He says his big break came when he shot Sona Rafiq for the HUM Style Awards 2024, and he edits every image himself. In September 2026 he shot a fashion editorial for Sultan's Chamber featuring Hania Aamir.
Achievements
- Named one of H! Pakistan's “Hi 100 Hot Trendsetters” for 2025 (December 2025). Nominated for Emerging Talent of the Year at the Lux Style Awards. Featured in HMag Pakistan's “Framing Genius” profile (16 January 2026). His Instagram account had 13.5K followers as of November 2026
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