Malik Payton Photography
Creative student athlete · Raw & cinematic
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Creative student athlete. Raw, cinematic frames.

From game-day intensity to studio color and everyday life, I capture moments that feel honest, bold, and cinematic.

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Sports · Portrait · Lifestyle Mesa, Arizona
Studio portrait photographed by Malik Payton with purple and blue lighting.
Shot by Malik · Cinematic light & color.

Featured shots

A quick look at some of my favorite frames this year.

Featured photograph 1 by Malik Payton.
Studio color play, chasing gradients and shadow.
Featured photograph 2 by Malik Payton.
Locked in on the court between plays.
Featured photograph 3 by Malik Payton.
Backlit detail and quiet focus.
Featured photograph 4 by Malik Payton.
Motion, energy, and emotion in one frame.
Featured photograph 5 by Malik Payton.
City streets under a gray sky.

Gallery preview

A mix of sports, portraits, and city scenes that represent my current style.

Preview photograph 1 by Malik Payton. Frame 1
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Preview photograph 3 by Malik Payton. Frame 3
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Preview photograph 5 by Malik Payton. Frame 5
Preview photograph 6 by Malik Payton. Frame 6