Howdy there!
I’m Abdulrahman Alkhamees, some know me as Abe. Born and raised in Kuwait, I was always curious of life outside. Be it the backyard, the northern desert, the mountains in Valencia. It did not matter where, as long as I was out there exploring, alone or with family and friends.
In 2013, I packed up and moved to the United States. The Pacific Northwest got under my skin in the best way. Big trees, long back roads, volcanos, and endless climbs. I found my rhythm here, one ride at a time.
In 2021, I started The Paperclip.cc No business plan. No big idea. Just a place to share what I saw and felt on the road. Over time it grew into something else. A mix of stories, photography, and the kind of work that connects people who care about culture, movement, and honest storytelling.
These days, I work with brands, small businesses, and individuals who want to make something real. Creative direction, photography, campaigns, strategy, identity, all the messy parts that turn ideas into something worth looking at.
If you’ve got a story that moves, I’ll help it find its road. Get in touch.
Best,
Abdulrahman
Photo by Clay Kruse
Brand Experience: Rapha, Sram, Cycle Oregon, Travel Oregon, RWGPS, The Radavist, CyclingWeekly, Filmed By Bikes, Cutters PDX, HiFi Cycling Components, Trophy Cup, Strada Academy.
Services
Creative Direction
Photography & Film
Storytelling & Content Strategy
Magazine Creation & Editorial
Brand, Marketing & Partnerships
Cycling Experience Design
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You can find me at the intersection of creativity and the outdoors, where I shoot, ride, build, and tell stories that don’t sit still.
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Why work with me?
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"I've had the pleasure of working with Abe on photoshoots the past few years. He's really great to work with! Easy going, kind and all around good person to have on set."
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"I had the pleasure of working with Abe on a small commercial shoot recently, and he was so positive and equally excited about our project as we were. That made the process of creating a video together very easy! He's a natural storyteller in his own right, and has a good eye for impactful media. I often deferred to him on set for what he thought of a certain shot idea, and he would throw 2-3 alternative ideas at me! I would work with Abe again in a heartbeat, and I hope more people can share positive experiences with him on set!"
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"Abe is a talented and passionate photographer, videographer, and writer, and it has been our pleasure to work with him. Abe went above and beyond for us to ensure that his deliverables captured the spirit and the vibe we were seeking, and we look forward to working with him more in the future."