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the winner is…

I realized that I didn’t announce the results from out blog contest here but did on our Facebook page. You can “like” our page to keep up with the news + tidbits that often don’t get posted on the blog. The cute little guy you see above on canvas won a 16 x 20 canvas […]

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Glam Maternity Photography

Glam Maternity Portrait Session for gorgeous mama to be! When Sarah came to me with a Vogue inspired idea for her maternity session, I was really excited. And after I met her in person I was even more excited. You can see why…

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Michelle - wowza! she is stunning. what a gorgeous session!

beverly wright - wow! these just take my breath away. what a beeeeeauuuutiful mama to be!!

supriya - very richard avedon-esque!

Aseel - Stunning mom-to-be! Beautiful set of images.

lindsay vandemotter - oh my, these are gorgeous! amazing portraits of a beautiful mama-to-be!

Laura - Wow! Gorgeous mom-to-be and stunning images.

Belle - these are awesome Alpana, truly!

Antonella - Alpana, why didn’t i meet you before, I wonder… I got to get pregnant … I am sure you can make me look as gorgeous as her, despite my look and age!

Jessica Deane - I’ve been a fan of ur page for some time.. but never really took the time to look through your blog. WOW. I am so glad I sat down today and took the time to look. You have inspired me.

trip to mahabaleshwar

Thought I would share a few more snaps from our India trip that I had a chance to play with. A glimpse of the quieter, scenic side of India and away from the concrete jungle of Mumbai. We visited a vacation spot close to Mumbai called Mahabaleshwar. I have memories of visiting out there as […]

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old friends | san francisco kids photographer

While in India, I had an opportunity to catch up with my friend Aparna and her gorgeous daughter. Remember her? Aparna and I met in kindergarten and along with a group of friends have stayed in touch over the years. Although we go back every two years and meet for a short time; it feels […]

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Corey Sewell - Beautiful! Love that you have been friends for so long – very cool!

alpana - Thanks Corey. I feel fortunate to have my friends in my life.

you choose, you win!

Thought I’d kick off the New Year with a blog photo contest. I picked some of my favorite photographs from the past two years and want you to vote for your favorite image. The contest prize is a 16 x 20″ canvas of the winning image. In addition, they would also receive a $300 gift […]

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Deb Cully - Love this picture!!!!

Vidya Klein - I loved #5 too…but if I had to pick between the two…I choose #1….Love all the pictures 🙂

Moitreyee - I think this one just says that the best thing to do with a child is to have some fun. Maya, my 4 year old, loves to jump with me also like this.

Robert Weaver - Love the picture. Brings back memories we had of our two boys when they were that age. They grow up so fast.

Lei Hocking - This one’s a winner, I can feel it!

Emily Merideth - I love your work so much Alpana. I liked the vibe and feel of the whole photo shoot that #3 is from, so I voted for that one. But all the photos are gorgeous.

Shawn Steketee - Beautiful picture, so peaceful.

Beverly Solnordal - He’s soooo so precious.

Michelle Arnold - Such a cutie.

Ardath Brandley - All these photos are great.

marion cully - cute

Katie Lemke - Great!

Janet Palmer - Gorgeous, i loved number 15 too

Celene R - Loved the use of the sun in #16. It reminds me of the carefree summers of my youth.

Diana Weaver - Too Cute!!!!

Jen Buehler - Love it!

Michelle Ing - Love this picture! Thanks for including our photo!

Dawn Balestreri - I’m a sucker for babies!

Beth - The ultimate celebration of texture…stunningly beautiful

Courtney Pickering - Go Claire go!

Phyllis - Beautiful family and vibrant colors

Johnny Doey - Nice looking family

Sandy Watts - You are truly gifted – the family photo in #7 will be something they can cherish forever !

Samantha Limcaco - Love this one. It’s so sweet and natural.

Hazel B - Nice!

William Baptista - your pictures are beautiful.

SYDNEY PROCTOR - great pics, all of them!

Diane Putnam - What a beautiful shot!

George Doria-Medina - Nice picture of a perfect family

Sheila Mayfield - Love #6! What a beautiful family and such a precious moment!

Roger Proctor - wow, they are all great!

Carole Wedl - What a beautiful family!!!!

Rosario Guerrero - Feels like a genuine moment was frozen in time…like the ones so many of us mothers could just freeze and feel forever!

Rick Terukina - Very nice pictures

Kim Koch - I vote for 14

Tom O. - The other pix have no chance.

Beth Kurlan - I love this picture, she looks beautifu!

Reenu - This is definitely a winner.

john Holt - Love #8. Made my day.

Anneke - All the photos are gorgeous! It was a tough choice between #1 and #3!

Krithiga - Impossible to choose just one, but I did my best 🙂