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meeting don foster II

A few days back I had shared a little about meting Don Foster. Don Foster has been battling a rare form of pancreatic cancer with his wife Karen by his side. Recently, he sent me a couple of newspaper articles with more of his story here and here. Don has been in a clinical trial […]

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Yvonne - Beautiful images and so touching.

Lina - Beautiful, and so sweet. Good luck on this journey to him and his family.

Moitreyee - Gorgeous catch. The love emanates. Timeless, and beyond this the tactile life.

meeting don foster

When I first met Don and his sweet wife Karen, I knew right away that they are pretty special people. Don thanked me sincerely several times for my time in doing their photo session. I have photographed several charity sessions but this has to be the one that touched my heart. I have to say […]

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wee little gabby

I had an opportunity to capture little Gabby’s newborn portraits with her mom and dad back in April. Am working on their baby album and thought I would share some of the poignant moments from our time together. There are a few more on Facebook from the sneak peek if you would like to check […]

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Jayme F. - These are wonderful. I love how real and the completely down to earth feel of each one.

Corey Sewell - These are absolutely beautiful, Alpana! I adore each and every one!

Jessica Washburn - Just darling! I love the images in the crib:).

Heather Puett - She is perfectly beautiful!

Christy Johnson - Just so beautiful and real! Love!

Anna-Karin - Beautiful newborn baby! I love that you were able to capture some of her with both her parents. Such a special fast fleeting time well documented by you!

Renee Giugliano Photography - So adorable! Love the b/w images!

alej keigan - what a sweetie – love these!

Clarice - What a cute little baby! You captured great memories for the parents!

Chrisite - These are so precious, I just adore the soft sweetness in your images. Congrats to the parents on their gorgeous new baby!

Jesikka High - Beautiful!!! 🙂

Yvonne - LOVE! Adorable life captured.

mumbai seen through a holga

A few photos taken with Holga, a toy camera in the Tardeo area of Mumbai during my trip this February.

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Magali - These are fabulous! Love all the double exposures. 🙂
I just used a Holga in Mumbai once at a workshop & I’m been dying to buy one, but for now I find 120 quite expensive as compared to my dear 35mm.

Pamn - You are so talented! Love these.

alpana - Thanks Magali and Pam! It is like a nice little surprise as you don’t know what you are going to end up with.

Renee Giugliano Photography - These are awesome! Love them all!

Corey Sewell - Absolutely stunning images, Alpana! Love them!

alej keigan - how fun – very intriguing shots!

Christy Johnson - Absolutely gorgeous!!

Jessica Washburn - Love these!

Heather Puett - Very unique and beautiful!

Anna-Karin - Aww these are so great! I love seeing these documented through your point of view. Great work as always Alpana!

Yvonne - Love these! Very creative.

Lina - Beautiful and inspirational.

hello, almost summer!

Am hoping for some warm weather and sunshine soon. It has been a while since I posted or blogged any of the past sessions. I have been busy catching up with work + life since I got back from India. We have had a fun and busy baseball season and I have been going a […]

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Anabel Sanchez - Sweet capture of a cute boy! Love his wild hair…just like my 5-year-old’s! : )

Pamn - This is just the kind of image that a mom will treasure forever!

portrait of a one year old in banganga

Am back from my short trip to India! My stay was mainly in Mumbai vising family, attending a wedding, shopping and a little bit of shoot time that included a fabulous e-shoot. This set of photos were taken at Banganga tank which is surrounded by four hundred year old temples. With the sun setting at […]

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Pamn - Such beautiful and interesting images – draws the viewer right in! Glad that you had a lovely time.

alpana - Thanks so much, Pam!

india calling…

I am off to enjoy my homeland for a couple of weeks. I am sure time will fly by and I will be back before too long. This is my first solo trip after eight years (since my son was born) and am excited to have some time for some creative projects. I will stay […]

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