Capturing Life in a Photo

PHOTO LOG

Total Lunar Eclipse 2025

Here are the shots I was able to get in-between clouds rolling in and out. All with my Nikon Z8 […]

Blue Heron

Went to Squaxin Park in Olympia and sat and took pictures of a Blue Heron for 45 minutes plus and […]

Music Works 4 Veterans

I was invited to a music jam session for Music Works 4 Veterans and took a bunch of photos with […]

Lynch Creek Dahlias 2024

If you haven’t come to pick flowers at Lynch Creek Dahlia you pick, you are missing out. They grow thousands […]

Sequoia’s Treehouse Employee Photos

I was asked to take photos of some teachers and employees at Sequoia’s Treehouse Daycare in Olympia WA for the […]

Dragonflies by the Lake side

Spent some time down by the water taking pictures of clouds, the sun, a family of geese but I always […]

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About Sord Studio

Capture Life’s Most Precious Moments with Sord Studio

Every passing moment is a part of your story and I believe in preserving that story through the art of photography and videography. Because a picture is worth a thousand words so lets preserve those moments. Whether it’s a brilliant portrait, a candid family gathering, a planned event, or eye-catching imagery for your commercial needs, I am dedicated to capturing your memories and turning them into timeless imagery.

I am here to help you capture your life’s most beautiful moments. Reach out today, and together, we’ll create an album of remarkable snapshots that you can cherish forever!

I am available for headshots, family portraits, projects, commercial, real estate, events, advertising/brand awareness and much more.


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Claude Mahmood – Photographer

I knew when I saw the first digital cameras back in 1988-89 that digital photos would replace film. I have been studying and developing my photography skills since 1992. I have also been working with Adobe Photoshop since 1998. Since then I have been dedicated and focused on working with digital photography and using Photoshop as my darkroom.

I graduated from Jefferson County Open School. I then started college, but after one and half years of college I opted to join the US Marine Corps and developed my skills and abilities as Intel Analyst. I completed four years of honorable & distinguished service and moved to WA state and got my Bachelor of Arts, with a focus in Ecological Agriculture from The Evergreen State College. Since then I have been an eco-friendly, organic & regenerative farmer while continuing to work part time (and few full time jobs) as a graphic designer, website developer, and always doing photography and expanding my range of skills as an Artistic Photographer.

The Meaning of SORD

Origin of Sord:
First recorded in 1425–50; late Middle English sourde; origin uncertain; perhaps from Middle English so(u)rden “to arise, originate, come (from), soar up (of a hawk),” from Old French so(u)rdre, from Latin surgere “to rise, get up” – Dictionary.com

The term “Sord” has several meaning for Claude. It originated back in 2003 with a video game where Claude selected Sord as his character’s surname. Over the years his friends began to call him Sord. It is also a reflection of who he is as a person because he has always enjoyed helping people rise up and become better. When he resumed roller skating after many years, Sord took on an additional meaning as the acronym “SorD,” stands for “Skate or Die.” As a dedicated roller skater, this further resonated with Claude. Now he felt the word Sord would be a good name to represent his business.