New York · Film & Photography Studio
Emanuel Rahmanan is a New York director & DP crafting cinematic brand films and campaign photography, from the World Cup floor to luxury jewelry. Concept to final cut, in-house.
Selected credits: FIFA World Cup 2026 and EFFY.
Capabilities
One director-DP, one point of contact, and a trusted crew when the shoot scales.
Cinematic brand films and product campaigns for companies that need to look the part, like EFFY Jewelry and School Video. Concept, shoot, and edit handled in-house.
Real, human-led films that tell the story behind a company, school, or cause, the way the school film captures a community instead of a sales pitch.
DP for hire on larger productions across NYC. I bring the eye and the kit and fit right in with your crew.
Editorial, fashion, food, and product stills, styled and lit to sell on a website, a menu, or a feed.
Corporate events, launches, parties, mitzvahs and proposals across NYC, Long Island and Westchester, covered by our team. See event coverage →
The Studio
Emanuel Rahmanan · Director & DP
Emanuel Rahmanan is a filmmaker, director of photography, and photographer based in New York City. He creates cinematic brand films and documentary-style stories, and shoots portraits, food, product, and events. Recent credits include filming at the 2026 FIFA World Cup (Brazil vs Norway, Round of 16, at MetLife Stadium), a luxury campaign for EFFY Jewelry, and a school brand film on Long Island. He handles each project end to end, from the first concept through the final edit, and brings in a trusted second team for larger or same-day shoots. The result is work that feels intentional, modern, and true to the people and brands behind it.
He works across New York City and the surrounding area, including the five boroughs, Long Island, Westchester, and northern New Jersey, on brand and commercial films, documentary and brand-story films, Director of Photography (DP) work, fashion and editorial photography, portraits, food and product photography, and events. Typical reply time is within 24 hours.
Client Reviews
“Emanuel's incredible imagination allows him to bring even the most ambitious ideas to life. No concept is too big, and he consistently finds unique and artistic ways to capture moments that feel both authentic and unforgettable. Beyond his talent behind the camera, Emanuel is professional, kind, responsive, and genuinely passionate about what he does.”
Jennifer Ayzman
“I hired Emanuel to capture my re-proposal while on vacation in NYC. He and his team did a great job. They were prompt and very professional. It was a surprise for my wife and they did amazing at keeping it a secret. Turn around time was also very quick. Highly recommend.”
Daniel Nagel
“He is incredibly artistic and creative with a unique ability to capture moments in a way that feels both natural and visually stunning. The quality of his photographs is outstanding. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a talented photographer.”
Chelsea Livian
“Emanuel was a joy to work with. His attention to detail was amazing, and his skills behind the camera and in editing footage are unmatched.”
Matthew Hakimian
“So nice working with Emanuel. He's extremely professional and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.”
Daniel Sharabani
“Great photos, great personality, great vibes. All around recommend.”
Edrian
“Fantastic experience working with Emanuel, highly recommend.”
Jonathan Behnam
“Extremely talented and professional! Would recommend!”
Yaron Hakim
Let's Work Together
Tell me about your project and I'll get back to you within 24 hours. From there, we'll go over real numbers on a quick call.
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