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off to NYC

Haven’t been able to finish proofing the images from this session but wanted to share one quick image that jumped right at me off the card. Not technically perfect but one of my absolute favorite ones. This is for the lovely mama with the most adorable boys. I so wanted to take him home and […]

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Out of office

“It is like the water of the great ocean, a single drop of which contains water from all the countless streams and rivers, or like the wish-granting jewel, which, though only a single jewel, can shower all kinds of treasures upon the wisher.” [The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, No.9, Page 69, col 2, paragraph 8, […]

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spring minis

Spring mini’s are here! In the spirit of the approaching tax day, Storybox Art is offering $75 off the package if the session is booked (paid for) by April 15th. Please mention “Long term capital gains” in your subject title. A perfect opportunity to experience a session with Storybox Art or schedule some updated photos. […]

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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 🙂

Storybox Art nominated as best family photographer in San Francisco

Can you see me dancing?? I am excited to share that Storybox Art has been nominated as the best family photographer in the San Francisco bay area by Nickelodeon’s Parents Connect website. The nomination is for the 2009 Parent’s Pick awards. What are parent’s pick awards? You can read all about it here but the […]

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Carrie Sandoval - Congratulations, Alpana! What an honor!

smita - A well deserved honor , Alpana. Congratulations!!!

Raji P. - Alpana, I hope you win this contest, but whatever happens, we all know, you *are* the best family photographer not only in SF but in the world!