Maz Mashru - About Us

Maz is classed amongst the top
photographers world-wide
Fifth European photographer to have achieved
the exulted title of Master of Photography from
the Professional Photographers
Association of America
Presented with a lifetime’s achievement
award to photography by Jack Straw
Award winning images displayed at
Epcot Centre in Florida
3rd British photographer to receive Court of Honours from Professional Photographers’ Society of New York
Winner of almost every major photographic
award in the world.
Ambassador and judge for photographic
institutes in the UK
Maz’s image was selected by Betty Boothroyd, former speaker of the House of Commons,
for her autobiography
Invited to teach and lecture professional photography to peers around the world.
Invited to be the Keynote Speaker at International seminars across Europe. Asia and USA
Invited to be Headline Speaker at the World Conference of Professional Photographers
Invited to be a member of Hall of Fame and ASP
- a select group of photographers in the world
Portrait photographer of the year 2006

A master of classical portraiture, the internationally acclaimed photographer Maz Mashru holds some of the highest accolades that any photographer can be awarded. Founded over 40 years, Maz of Leicester is only associated with quality, high standards and creativity. Trained alongside Rocky Gunn, Monte Zucker, Al Gilbert and other famous classical photographic artists, Maz’s interpretation of light and shape in his images is a rare talent for any modern day photographer.

Today, Maz of Leicester stands as one of the finest studios internationally bursting with creative energy and fine quality.

Maz’s thoroughness is reflected in all the work undertaken at Maz of Leicester. With the brand now celebrating four decades of producing timeless portraiture as well as contemporary images.

Today, the Maz brand truly stands proud for its photographic excellence.