Design Studio Seven was founded by Nour, first a filmmaker then a photographer drawn to preserving real moments through honest, artful storytelling. Years spent in the fast pace of art direction and commercial work taught me what I loved most: slowing down, observing, and creating with intention.
Today, DS7 is a duo at heart. Our studio cinematic filmmaking and emotive photography to capture stories with depth and meaning. Alongside my partner, Ali, we bring two perspectives, one behind the lens, one behind the vision, to every love story we're trusted with. It's the same partnership we look for in every couple we shoot: patience, trust, and attention to the quiet moments in between.
Inspired by film's timeless ability to preserve emotion, we craft imagery that lives beyond the frame, honoring the heart behind every scene.
our philosophy
xx, Nour & Ali
behind the name
Design Studio Seven was born from intention — a reflection of faith, feeling, and the meaning behind the number that inspires its name.
In my faith, the number seven (sab‘a) signifies harmony and completeness. It appears throughout creation — seven skies, seven earths, seven verses in Al-Fatiha — reminders of balance, beauty, and divine order. For me, it symbolizes the way everything unfolds in perfect rhythm, exactly as God has written.
Through our work, we aim to capture that same feeling — the harmony between emotion and light, the balance of modern and nostalgic, fleeting and eternal. Whether we’re documenting love stories or creating visual narratives for brands, our purpose is the same: to tell stories that feel real, soulful, and beautifully aligned.
I never wanted the studio to carry only our name, because our work has never been about us. It’s about the stories I’m trusted to tell — the people, emotions, and moments that live far beyond a signature. Seven felt larger, rooted in connection, purpose, and the beauty of timing.
We guide you through everything—from the planning and the vibe to the overall vision. For engagements and weddings, I send detailed questionnaires and create a shared Pinterest moodboard so we’re fully aligned well before the day begins. During the shoot, I’ll guide you throughout, keep the energy relaxed, make sure nothing feels stiff or awkward, and help you forget the camera is even there.
I have a deep love for old media. I carry a film camera with me wherever I go and document many of my own moments on film. That softness, nostalgia, and this-already-feels-like-a-memory feeling is something I bring into every story I document.
I often say I have the best job in the world because it never truly feels like work. I get to document real life, real love, and the quiet, fleeting moments in between—and somehow call that my job.
