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hair makeover in a pinterest shirt

I stumbled upon a “hair makeover”in progress and grabbed my camera for some quick shots. A few more on the facebook page if you want to take a peek. Talking about Pinterest, have you checked it out? It is a great place to explore and share visual inspiration from the web. And if you fancy […]

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Mumbai Diaries 2010

My mission is to create an album from the pictures of our trip to India last year. Personal projects have taken a backseat and I finally got inspired to work on them for the blog carousel with some talented photographer friends this month. The theme is “texture” and with my love of all things old […]

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Corey - These are beautiful, Alpana! Love all of the details found in these and your play with textures in that first one is awesome!

Danna - these are all amazing!! love every single one!

lauri - These are so gorgeous! They make me want to go to that restaurant. I love that you shared all of them, as they really all do have their own texture even without a texture overlay. Beautiful.

PamN - My heart stopped when I saw the first one – that is seriously an award winner!

Dena Robles - Not only are these photographs so well thought out and beautiful pieces of art on their own, they are going to be an amazing storybook of memories for your son. Your use of added texture is so perfect.

dawn - What a great post Alpana!! Tell such a great story…Lauri is right…such amazing inherent texture in each one!! Great job!

once upon a time in a meadow

A few impromptu photos of the cousins with my little man during our recent visit to the Marin Headlands after a stop at Muir Woods. The kids spent a little time being silly, laughing, and letting me take a few photos in this lovely meadow. These photos are a mix of digital and film that […]

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PamN - Oh WOW! You got an early present! What fantastic happy captures, every mom’s dream!

a cultural affair

A few pictures from the Odissi Dance Performance at a Diwali Celebration in San Francisco. Pretty amazing and even my little man was quite mesmerized watching the show! Will add the details about the performing group once I get them.

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matter of faith

This blog carousel is about hope. Just a little over two weeks ago Jen Burgess Thompson, a photographer friend and mom to two boys was diagnosed with Stage 3 Ovarian Cancer. She has touched so many lives by sharing her story publicly before and after her surgery. She has motivated so many to take charge […]

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lauri - Your images of hope are all so beautiful.

Simone Hanckel - These are so beautiful Alpana.

Corey - Gorgeous images of hope, Alpana!

Dena Robles - Alpana, these photographs are very powerful and your son’s reverence in the religious settings is very sweet and moving. Good wishes for strength and understanding being sent to your friends Kerry and Noel, as well as Jen.

Danna - beautiful images…..love!!!

Julie - Thoese are stunning images! What a beautiful and peaceful space. and your son is just adorable. I love that you are featuring this wonderful place in your post about hope.