Press & Media Kit
This page provides official background information, brand details and media contact information for journalists, editors, producers, brands and collaborators working with Omar Saleem Photography.
For media enquiries, interviews, features, collaborations or licensing requests, please contact Omar Saleem Photography via the Contact page.
About Omar Saleem
Omar Saleem is a Birmingham-based portrait photographer, lifestyle photographer and creative writer whose work is centred on cinematic, story-led imagery. Based in Birmingham and working across the West Midlands and the UK, he creates thoughtful visual work for individuals, couples, creatives, artists, entrepreneurs, personal brands and businesses.
His approach combines natural direction, atmosphere, emotion and visual storytelling rather than stiff, traditional posing. Alongside photography, he also offers bespoke creative writing and poetry commissions, including distinctive projects that merge photography with original written work.
Short Biography
Born in Birmingham in October 1986, Omar Saleem is a Birmingham portrait photographer, lifestyle photographer and creative writer with nearly 15 years of experience. His work blends cinematic composition, honest emotion and a strong sense of narrative, creating portraits and lifestyle imagery that feel personal, expressive and visually lasting.
Working across Birmingham, the West Midlands and throughout the UK, Omar is known for story-driven photography for people, couples, creatives, personal brands and businesses, as well as bespoke commissions that combine photography with poetry and creative writing.
Key Information
- Name: Omar Saleem
- Business Name: Omar Saleem Photography
- Base: Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
- Experience: Nearly 15 years
- Specialisms: Portrait Photography, Lifestyle Photography, Creative Writing, Bespoke Poetry Commissions
- Style: Cinematic, expressive, natural and story-led
- Coverage: Birmingham, the West Midlands and nationwide UK
- Website: saleem.uk
- Email:
Photography Style & Approach
Omar’s work is rooted in storytelling through image and atmosphere. His photography is designed to feel natural, cinematic and emotionally grounded, using gentle direction to create images with depth, personality and visual clarity.
His approach commonly draws on:
- Cinematic lighting and composition
- Natural movement and emotion-led direction
- Editorial and fine art influences
- Location-based storytelling across urban and quieter spaces
- Portrait and lifestyle work shaped around personality, mood and purpose
The result is work that feels polished without feeling staged, whether the project is personal, editorial or commercial.
Services & Creative Work
- Portrait photography for individuals, professionals, artists and creatives
- Lifestyle photography for couples, personal brands, entrepreneurs and businesses
- Creative and editorial photography
- Brand and personal identity shoots
- Bespoke poetry and creative writing commissions
- Combined photography and writing projects
- Story-led commissions for meaningful personal or commercial projects
Who Omar Works With
Omar’s work is especially well suited to:
- Individuals who want portraits with personality and depth
- Couples seeking natural, expressive imagery
- Artists, musicians and performers
- Creative professionals and entrepreneurs
- Personal brands and small businesses
- Editorial and independent publications
- Brands seeking authentic, narrative-led visual content
For examples of recent work, view the portfolio, learn more about portrait photography, or explore lifestyle photography in Birmingham.
Media Usage & Licensing
All images, written works and original creative materials remain protected by copyright unless otherwise licensed in writing. Media outlets, publishers and commercial partners must obtain permission before reproducing, distributing or commercially using photography or written content.
Licensing may include:
- Editorial and press use
- Commercial campaigns
- Digital publication
- Print publication
- Brand partnerships and promotional usage
For licensing information, visit the Licensing page
Downloadable Media Assets
Press materials, selected brand assets and approved media resources are available on request.
Available assets may include:
- High-resolution portrait photography
- Lifestyle and editorial imagery
- Official logo files
- Portraits of Omar Saleem
- Short biographies
- Approved website and brand descriptions
All asset request enquiries can be directed to Omar Saleem Photography via email.
Interview & Collaboration Requests
Omar is available for:
- Press interviews and features
- Creative collaborations
- Editorial commissions
- Brand partnerships
- Photography features and profile pieces
- Discussions around storytelling, photography and creative practice
All enquiries can be directed to Omar Saleem Photography via email.
Brand Statement
“Storytelling through a lens and a pen.”
Every project is shaped around meaning, mood and narrative — whether through portraiture, lifestyle photography or original written work. The aim is to create work that feels emotionally true, visually distinctive and lasting beyond the moment it was made.
