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THE ARTIST

Hi, I'm Yashika

Founder of Smarah: a space born from my long-standing love for photography and a desire to preserve moments that evoke emotion, memory, and quiet reflection.

While my career has evolved across engineering and design disciplines, photography has always remained the constant I found myself returning to.

What began as a quiet personal escape gradually became a way for me to observe, understand, and connect with the world around me. I am deeply inspired by ordinary scenes, fleeting light, natural textures, and subtle emotions that often go unnoticed.

Through careful composition and timing, each image is shaped into a work that holds both atmosphere and emotion, offering a visual experience that endures beyond the moment itself.

Through my lens, I seek to preserve the quiet poetry of everyday life, passing seasons and spaces that hold stories without words, inviting stillness and reflection.

And sharing my work through prints feels like a natural extension of this journey. There is a quiet fulfillment about seeing these captured moments become part of someone else's space and experience.

This artistic journey is deeply personal and through my work, I hope to share small moments of beauty that encourage people to pause, observe, and feel.

THE PROCESS

More Than Just a Print

Each photograph emerges from patience, intuition, and a deep attentiveness to moments that cannot be recreated or staged. These are instances that exist briefly, suspended in time, before disappearing.

Curated Paper

Each print starts with museum-grade, 100% cotton rag paper, the same archival stock used by the world's finest galleries. It's acid-free, textured, and built to last a lifetime.

Giclée Printing

Using pigment-based archival inks every tonal shift and subtle detail is faithfully reproduced. No mass production, each print is made to order, one at a time.

With Care, Always

Each print is carefully and thoughtfully packaged using protective, environmentally responsible materials. Shipped in rigid cardboard tubes or sturdy recycled mailers, every artwork is prepared to arrive safely and in excellent condition.

QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked

All prints are produced on premium fine art paper designed for archival quality and long-term preservation. The paper features a soft matte finish and subtle texture that enhances depth, detail, and tonal range.

We carefully color-manage all artwork for professional printing. However, slight variations may occur due to differences in monitor calibration, screen brightness, and device settings.

Orders are processed quickly after purchase. If you need to make changes, please contact us as soon as possible. Once printing has begun, orders cannot be modified or cancelled.

As all prints are custom-produced for individual orders, we generally do not accept returns unless an item arrives damaged or incorrect.

If your print arrives damaged, please contact us within 7 days of delivery with your order number and photos of the product and packaging. While refunds are not available, we will gladly arrange a replacement at no additional cost to ensure you receive your artwork in perfect condition.

However, we are unable to accept returns or offer replacements for damage caused after delivery, including damage due to handling, framing, installation, or environmental factors. We recommend handling prints with care and following proper framing and display guidelines to preserve their condition.

Fine art print should be handled with clean, dry hands or cotton gloves to avoid marks. We recommend framing your print behind Non-reflective glass or acrylic and keeping it out of direct sunlight, high humidity, and extreme temperatures. With proper care, your print will retain its quality for many years.

Each print is produced individually after an order is placed to ensure the highest quality and to reduce unnecessary waste. Production and shipping typically take 5–14 business days, depending on your location.
In rare cases, delays may occur due to customs processing or unforeseen circumstances.

Yes, we offer free international shipping worldwide. Please note that delivery times may vary depending on your location and customs duties, import taxes, or additional fees may apply depending on your country and are the responsibility of the buyer.

Each artwork is carefully curated and offered only in selected sizes to ensure the highest print quality and visual integrity. Not every image translates well to every dimension, and we intentionally make available only those sizes that best preserve detail, composition, and overall impact.

This approach allows us to maintain consistent quality and ensure that each piece looks as it was meant to.

If you are looking for a specific size or custom dimension, please feel free to contact us at contact@smarah.com. We will be happy to advise on what is possible for the artwork you’re interested in.