Athlete mid-stride against a single spotlight

POWER

& MOTION

Sports portraits in Dallas that celebrate your athlete's personality, hard work, and love of the game.

Taekwondo athletes sparring mid-air in the studio
Volleyball player jumping to spike the ball
Soccer player striking the ball mid-air
Football player holding a football in the smoke
Soccer goalkeeper holding the ball in drifting smoke
Baseball player seated with bat and glove
Lacrosse player with flames trailing from the stick
Baseball player with the bat across the shoulders
Sprinter mid-stride in the studio
Golfer following through on her swing
Taekwondo athletes sparring mid-air in the studio
Volleyball player jumping to spike the ball
Soccer player striking the ball mid-air
Football player holding a football in the smoke
Soccer goalkeeper holding the ball in drifting smoke
Baseball player seated with bat and glove
Lacrosse player with flames trailing from the stick
Baseball player with the bat across the shoulders
Sprinter mid-stride in the studio
Golfer following through on her swing
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The work

Marlen Alimanov holding his camera
01 — About Me

Your sport.
Your story.

Hi, I'm Marlen, a Dallas-based photographer specializing in sports portraits. As a former professional ballet dancer, I bring an understanding of movement, timing, and expression to my photography.

I want to help athletes feel comfortable in front of the camera and create portraits that reflect their personality and the work they put into their sport. Whether you're celebrating a season, a milestone, or simply doing what you love, let's create something you're proud to share.

02 — Contact

Let's work
together.

Let's plan your session! Tell me a little about yourself, your sport, and what you have in mind. I'll follow up to discuss the details and availability.

Your Moment, Your Legacy

Packages Starting at $500

Have questions before you book? I'd love to hear about your athlete — ask me anything and I'll reply personally.

Swimmer crouched on the starting block above still water
Taekwondo athletes sparring mid-air in the studio
Lacrosse player with flames trailing from the stick
Dancer framed by a sculptural black tulle headpiece
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Cinematic sports portraiture — archiving the legacy of athletes and the brands behind them.

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