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at home with an east bay family

Below are a couple of product images. One is a favorite page from their family album. Love how the fence lines up:-) Thought I would take a breather in this busy holiday season and share this lovely family session. I spent a few hours with this blue-eyed nine month old little man and his parents […]

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amy grace - i am left without the right words here. but i will say that this is as beautiful as any session i have seen. just stunning.

Desiree Hayes - LOVE!! These are so beautiful. You are one of my favorite photogs for sure! Gorgeous family too!

alpana - Thanks so much Amy and Desiree. I really appreciate your comments!

old world mumbai engagement shoot

Am finally, blogging this delightful engagement shoot done back in April. It was photographed in Mumbai in a neighborhood close to where my parent’s live. There is something magical about Old World Mumbai. Sadly, that world is slowly disappearing amidst new construction and skyscrapers. Whenever, I go back to Mumbai, I try to document something […]

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Kismet - I have seen these photos somewhere-perhaps on facebook and I love them more each time I see them.
This is so perfectly Bombay and the couple does full justice to the photos. Love how she is wearing a black sari. So subtle and gorgeous.
Great stuff!

Caroline - Alpana, absolutely stunning and incredibly unique. xCaroline

PICTURES OF YOU & ME | LASTING LETTERS - […] was somewhere in month of January that Alpana Aras messaged me on FB that she is visting India and there was a huge grin on my face. I have been a […]

Amruta - Simply loved the shots! Was just normally browsing, and found this page! It is excellent work! Love the couple, they r gorgeous!

INSTA GOODNESS CALLED INSTAGRAM | SERENDIPITY - […] Alpana took a few pictures of G and me on one of her trips to India in 2012. You can see the pictures here . […]

2012 Holiday Minis are here!

What’s included: 30 minute on-location session in east bay Up to 4 people ($25/ each additional person) 10-12 edited images in a private online proofing gallery 25 beautiful Holiday Cards for $495 Session Fee with $300 credit towards prints When: Sunday, October 21st Also offered: Weekday afternoon full session with $100 off session fee. Suitable […]

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Sheety - Hi Kristin, I am interested in your Holiday Mini Sessions. Do you still have a sesoisn time available, and if so, could you please include pricing? I am specifically interested in knowing pricing on 100 Christmas cards, if we are able to purchase the digital prints and 8 x 8, 5 x 7 and possible 8 x 10 photos. Thank you!Robin

A family display

newborn baby Will, October 2011… and ten month old baby Will with big sister in the display above him at the same age! I love seeing clients enjoying their photos from our time together. I also love to help clients put together a selection of images from their portrait session using my advertising and design […]

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Paula - How fun to see your beautiful work displayed in your clients homes!

Sarah Duckworth - So beautiful – I’d love to have these types of displays in my home – this family is so lucky!

Lisa Kelly - I think this is a wonderful blog post. It’s so true. I love that this family truly appreciates the gift of photography and the memories it helps us all hold dear. Beautiful images.

Renee Giugliano Photography - Love seeing them in their home! Gorgeous!

Heather Puett - Such a great feeling to see your finished worked. Great job!

Amy Tong - Gorgeous!!