Photography for Government & Public Agencies

Visual storytelling that serves your mission.

Firefighter overseeing street event from above during downtown San Diego safety activation—shot highlights civic presence, crowd energy, and clean urban lines.

Discreet. Professional. Nimble. Trusted by cities, ports, police departments, and public agencies across California.

Whether we’re documenting a ribbon cutting, a multi-agency initiative, or an internal campaign across departments, my work flexes with the demands of your schedule - moving smoothly between high-rises, waterfronts, parks, city chambers, and the street.

Zero Micro-Managing

You don’t have time to babysit a photographer and you shouldn’t have to. I show up prepared, understand the political nuance, and capture high-impact visuals without disrupting the flow of operations.

City employees collaborating over architectural plans inside a municipal office—documentary-style capture of public sector coordination during COVID protocols.
Historic Gaslamp Quarter archway in downtown San Diego on a bright day, capturing civic identity and public life.

The stories of the work you do need to be told.

I document the important work of public agencies with clarity and care.This includes executive and staff portraits, law enforcement outreach, infrastructure and construction progress, parks and recreation materials, tourism and public space activations, and ceremonial moments like groundbreakings and international delegations.Whether you’re refreshing digital assets or coordinating across departments, I move fluidly between leadership levels and locations to deliver high-quality visuals with minimal disruption.

Trusted by Public Agencies Across California

Port of San Diego ■ City of San Marcos ■ San Diego Harbor Police ■ City of Belmont ■ City of Chula Vista ■ Port of Redwood City ■ Zone 7 Water Agency ■ East Village Association ■ Belmont Police ■ Western Placer Waste Management ■ San Diego Port Tenants Association ■ City of San Diego ■ San Diego Convention Center ■ City of Murrieta ■ City of Menifee ■ County of San Luis Obispo ■ And more...

City department staff portrait posed in a vibrant office environment, photographed with color-forward lighting to emphasize approachability and leadership.

"There are not many photographers who understand the importance of making a water treatment facility worthy of a cover photo. And only one I know that can turn a series of rolled blueprints into print-worthy art."– Revekka Balancier, Founder, Axiom of Purpose

Let’s Talk Availability

Whether you’re coordinating a city shoot or managing multiple departments, we’ll make it easy to align on your schedule.

Portrait of Arash Afshar, creative director and photographer, in a high-contrast black-and-white headshot.

Professionally Managed

Minimal oversight. Seamless delivery. High-trust coverage - all supported by my manager, so you can stay focused on your work.

Professional Nikon camera gear ready for event coverage, photographed in natural light to emphasize precision and preparedness.

Ready to Book Your Photographer?

📩 Click below to email my manager Patrick directly and lock in your dates.He’ll guide you through next steps and ensure everything runs smoothly.

Want to learn more about me and see more of my work?

Head to mrarash.com/government for a deeper look at my background and photography for public agencies.

Two police officers laughing during a community event in downtown San Diego, captured in a candid moment of connection and ease.

Want to learn more about me? Read my bio → arashafshar.com

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