Female Fashion and Visual Branding Photography

OUR MOTTO

CONNECT. EXPRESS. ELEVATE.

At the heart of the AMVC approach is the Connect-Explore-Express to Elevate methodology, empowering clients to unveil their unique potential and signature in a glance.

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AMVC STUDIO

OUR MISSION IS TO COLLABORATE, INSPIRE, EXPRESS AND ELEVATE.
AMVC STUDIO is a boutique multidisciplinary agency under the direction of Arline Malakian, a dedicated creative visionary of over 30+ years of experience; someone who leads by example.
A fine balance of taste, savoir-faire and creativity driven by commitment for excellence to service all of your visual needs.
Our ONE-STOP invested promise is to nurture, elevate, create tailor-made, en pointe & insightful visual brand impressions, campaigns, imagery and experiences from concept to delivery without stress and in distinction.
TO BRING COMPELLING DISTINCTION TO YOUR BRAND'S POTENTIAL.
Quality, sophistication and integrity we stand by. We believe in the cultural drive behind every brand and, that values and authenticity - its blueprint - are most important for long term success. It is also our belief that the emotional engagement in each carefully planned imagery as much as a unifying direction is key to building loyalty and trust in your market and positioning.
We share our inquisitive and fun vibe! Our value is in the un-compromised finesse, human-centric style, passion, teamwork, innovative/intuitive creative thinking and in-depth customization. Our drive is to meet your objectives with strategic ideation leading towards engaging, richly nuanced and visually crafted solutions for you & your company to thrive.
YOUR POTENTIAL INSPIRES US!
Your values and aspirations lead the way. The work is based on collaboration.
Your message takes shape with us seamlessly! AMVC is a one stop multi-disciplinary studio; it's expertise stands on curiosity, experience, creative thinking, enthusiasm for excellence and swift multi-facetted productions from FOUNDATION TO DELIVERY.

AMVC STUDIO EXPERTISE

AMVC STUDIO TESTIMONIALS

AMVC ACADEMY

AMVC WORKSHOPS, RETREATS, 1:1 COACHING SESSIONS, WORKSHOPS and TALKS are created for creative professionals who want to up their game in leaps beyond the daily grind for a fulfilling purpose-driven career.
TAP INTO YOUR ZONE OF GENIUS! REIGNITE THE POWER OF CREATIVITY beyond limited beliefs to spark success, shifting from function to influence empowered originality & authentic expression. Become the leader and make an impact… LIVE YOUR PASSION AND THRIVE!
By exploring inwards and playfully past pragmatic thinking & conditioned impressions using your highest faculty, your IMAGINATION, you get to:
• Awaken passion, clarity, confidence, self-worth & liberate authentic expression.
• Own leadership skills & unique values by becoming a pioneer .
• Make an impact & thrive with purpose!
INNOVATIVE THINKING IS A HIGHLY VALUED ASSET! It starts in mindset.
BECOME A LEADING FORCE.
This is a program where we share all our studio expertise with professionals in the industry who want to up their game and/or build a professional portfolio.
The courses and workshops are designed to elevate knowledge beyond just technical skills, unlocking the secrets of pro-level confidence, notoriety, strategy and visionary ideas to MAKE AN IMPACT AND THRIVE IN PASSION.
FASHION, DIRECTION, PHOTOGRAPHY, BEAUTY and PRODUCTION are the themes of our teachings. Our offers include:
- WORKSHOPS
- NETWORKING
- PORTFOLIO BUILDING
- EXPOSURE
- COMMUNITY

LET’S GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER

OUR TEAM

Arline Malakian is an award winning Art & Fashion Photographer with a poetic and stylistic out-of-the-box captures that mark her signature. She is an insatiable explorer of sociology and a magnetic communicator.

Currently based in Toronto she has lived and worked throughout Europe including France, Germany and Austria contributing to reputable fashion magazines, agencies, designers and brands as Photographer and Creative Director.

In 2013 she founded AM Visual Communications, an International Visual Branding studio catering to distinguished fashion, lifestyle, luxury marketing businesses, brands and labels. She is the acting director, head photographer and visual strategist in the studio… her vision is our leading force! Since 2021 Arline started leading creativity mindset and fashion photography workshops sharing her expertise & artistic journey through the AMVC Academy. A professor and a sought after mentor in the photography department at Seneca College, her creativity methodology is at the core of her teachings.

“My dedication to crafting human-centric visual experiences is not just my career, but also a testament to a lifelong passion for elegance and sophistication in visual communication.” -Arline

- ARLINE MALAKIAN | FOUNDER, DIRECTOR
  Skill Set: Photography, Visual Strategy, Creative Direction, Production, Fashion Direction, Styling, Public Speaking.
  arline.amvc@gmail.com
- MARIA LAMUS | STUDIO FIRST ASSISTANT
- Skill Set: Photography, Digital & Shorts.
  maria.amvc@gmail.com
- DEBORAH ALVARADO | SUPPORT
  Skill Set: Photography, Digital, Graphic & Layout Design.
  deborah.amvc@gmail.com
- ANNA COSTA | EDITING COORDINATOR
  Skill Set : Photography, Video, Journalism, Post Production.
- CHARITY LENG | FILM
  Skill Set: Film & Video Shooting & Editing.
- LAURA VALASQUEZ | GRAPHIC DESIGN
  Skill Set: Graphic Design, Web Design
- KATERYNA MELNYCHUK | GRAPHIC DESIGN
  Skill Set: Graphic Design

- ARLINE MALAKIAN | FOUNDER, DIRECTOR
  Workshop Leader, Professor & Creativity Coach.
  arline.amvc@gmail.com
- MARIA LAMUS | CLIENT CARE
  productions.amvc@gmail.com
- DEBORAH ALVARADO | MARKETING STRATEGY ADVISOR
  Marketing & Public Relation strategist.
  deborah.amvc@gmail.com
- RICHARD FONT | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
  Skill Set: Accounting and Finance.
  productions.amvc@gmail.com