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bay area monsoon wedding | part II

A few more from Alex and Chita’s wedding day that capture the hindu rituals with the bride/groom walking around the fire and later the couple sharing some quick moments together outdoors. If you would like to see more of our current work or keep up with updates please visit us on Facebook and be sure […]

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alej keigan - incredible images – love the color, b+w, and the way you’ve put them together to tell a story. wonderful job!

Laurie - How beautiful! These really convey a wonderful feeling and mood.

Julie - Your images of this wedding are just stunning! I LOVE the detail, the light, the tone…everything. I am sure they will treasure these images forever!

Therese Marie - these are all amazing..

Joy Vertz - simply divine! What a fun, stylish wedding

kristin - WOW!!! EVERYTHING about these are beyond amazing. The expressions, the colors- total life just slamming at me. I WANT to get married now!!!

Claire - Good Grief these are GORGEOUS!!!!

Tara McGlinchey - I have been looking forward to seeing these. So beautiful. Great storytelling and personality captured. Fantastic!

Renee Giugliano - Whidbey Island Photographer - STUNNING! So beautiful! LOVE all the details- what a gorgeous wedding!

Anna-Karin - Stunning Alpana!
I have always loved your photographs that showcase different cultures and this Hindu wedding is just simply beautiful!

Lisa Kelly - Oh wow, these images tell such a beautiful story. Lovely.

bay area monsoon wedding

The rain gods decided to roll in on Chita + Alex’s wedding day. Their lovey outdoor wedding had to be moved to an indoor venue at the eleventh hour. Somewhat like a scene from my favorite Mira Nair film, Monsoon Wedding, it came down to to the frantic, last minute chaos of planning the wedding. […]

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Anna-Karin - Gorgeous photographs of a lovely bride. I find my self wanting to see more. These photographs are so story telling. I especially love the details of the henna tattoo showing. Wonderful captures of their special day!

AnneMarieZ - what a beautiful story you captured in your photographs! She is a beautiful bride for sure- her jewelry and henna are wonderful! I would love to see more too!

Therese Marie - AMAZING.. STUNNIMG… I can’t stop looking at them 🙂

Christie - Good gravy, these are stunning. You capture each detail so beautifully, I find myself poring over each image. Fantastic work, and congrats to the newlyweds!

Dena Robles - Such incredibly powerful detail photos of all the incredibly important details of a wedding. They are truly lovely. Best wishes to the happy couple!

Sophie Crew - Gorgeous images! You truly are a gifted and talented photographer! Holy cow, that henna is amazing!

Meggan - Simply gorgeous!!! Love all the details!

Sarah Duckworth - I love the details you captured – and the bride is just gorgeous – great work!

Pamn - So stunning!

TaraMc - How lucky is she to have you as her wedding photographer? I adore your work. These photos are gorgeous. You have the best eye. I hope you share more soon.

Lisa Kelly - STUNNING!!!!! She is just such a beautiful bride, her smile is infectious. I adore the detailed painting on her hands and feet, so beautiful. I love all of these images. Can’t wait to see more.

Paula - These are amazing images…just love you capture every single detail!

An affair to remember | san francisco wedding photographer

Here are a few images from the gorgeous south bay wedding I second shot with fine art wedding photographer Shelly Kroeger of Union Photography. It has been an amazing part of my growth as a photographer in an area that is new to me. The wedding was held a picturesque south bay winery. It made […]

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Nancy - so gorgeous, alpana!!

Sherri - absolutely breathtaking, as always, Alps!!!

Raji P. - Dreamy wedding and dreamy, ethereal photographs capturing it. Amazing.

Corey - Absolutely stunning! Love them all!

Alex - Beautiful work Alpana, stunning.

Corin Jones - Heavenly light!! What a gorgeous setting too.

Zoe Berkovic - These are beautiful! You have such a great way of capturing beautiful light!

SHYLA + DANOOSH / PART 2

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Jerrell Terrell - Beautiful images! =)

Lisa - These are beautiful Alpana!! I just absolutely love all the glorious color! I really really love the one of the man taking pictures of the little kids. Stunning!

Aseel - Wow! Those are gorgeous images!!! Great work!

Corin Jones - Wow! What a stunning wedding! Great work!

Rachna - love it!

Annie - These are absolutely beautiful, Alpana. So much drama and passion in the light & rich colors. Nice work. 🙂

Jennifer - I just love the documentary style to these! So fantastic!

lindsay - these are AMAZING! awesome work!

Jenica - These are absolutely beautiful. I LOVE the variety and style of these. Very well done!!!!

TaraMc - Wow, you did a fabulous job here. I adore your documentary style here, it makes the wedding feel so real. I am sure they are thrilled with the results. You’ve created such treasures for them. Beautiful work!

Jane Eaton Hamilton - Beautiful wedding! Lovely images that really capture it.

Julie - These are fantastic!! What a gorgeous looking wedding! You definitely captured some amazing moments for this family! Wonderful

ChelleL - Gorgeous work, Alpana! The color is amazing. Fantastic images!

Amber - These are stunning!

SHYLA + DANOOSH / PART 1

I know I have been behind blogging and have so many wonderful sessions to share. Shyla and Danoosh’s wedding has been at the top of my list and I have been going through the photos like a mad woman to share some before they take off on their adventure soon.

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farinaz - Lovely, lovely photographs! Taken with such sensitivity! Beautiful lighting. Can’t wait to see more!

Annaita Gandhy - Beautiful! So artistically put together and how beautiful you all look!

Raji P. - Oh my! Breathtakingly beautiful – the people, the details… and of course, the photography. Lucky lucky couple!

Melissa - I love the photos. You can tell everyone had a great time.

Corin Jones - How super stunning! Such fresh and lovely tones <3

gooloo - lovely pictures thanks for sending them.
all look lovely.

Jason - These are lovely Alpana!

amy b - oooooh I LOVE these. You documented the day in such a lovely way.

Shyla + Danoosh = Engaged

I met this lovely, young couple in San Francisco for their engagement photos. Nope, I haven’t quite forrayed into the world of wedding photography though I will be shooting the wedding of these love birds in the summer. And possibly, after that doing a select few in the future. It was quite the departure from […]

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Shyla - Thank you Alpana for an amazing day shooting and even more amazing photographs to prove it! I just love these, can’t wait to see the rest!

Emily - These pics are too cute! Great job!

Zarine Batliwalla - Thanks, the pics are really beautiful and you have captured their emotions beautifully!

Meher Bharucha - Such beautiful pictures. Looking at these few make me wish even more I was in bombay for the magnificent event. Compliments to the photographer. You caught the beauty and love they share perfectly.

Sarah - These pictures are stunning! I love the chemistry between photographer and client, they capture the real relationship between Shyla and Danoosh. Beautiful!

armaity - Wow! Great pics. Feel like they are straight out of some movies and Shyla looks so beautiful and they seem to be so compatible together! She can think of an alternative career in movies !!!:))

beverly meyer - these photos are amazing, and since I have known the bride since she was a wee bairn it is lovely to see what a fabulous, spirited and innovative woman she has become. I love them. Danoush is marvelous too, such a warm person, if I had a daughter I would want her to have a Danoush just like this one!

Hinata Mehta - what great pictures – you both look lovely and so happy!!! Congrats

Carley - OMG, I love these pics…the first one is my fav. So artsy and gorgeous!

Shiraaz Bhabha - Perfect. As are you both 😉
Fabulous. Gorgeous. Stunning beyond words Shy !
xox

rohan V - Beautiful pictures. That’s quite a balloon. Reminds me of when I read this book: http://www.amazon.com/Red-Balloon-Albert-Lamorisse/dp/0385003439

Zeena - Gorgeous shots! Alpana, you’ve definitely captured the essence of Shy and Dan. So happy and so sweet together!

Catherine - Love love LOVE! So perfect of you both!

Shenaya - Shyla, i love these pictures– they’re so whimsical and romantic. The one of you with Danoosh’s arm around you is totally G-L-A-M, O-R-O-U-S !

Nichelle Luarca - Wow Shy! Fab pics! Congrats again 🙂

Ana - Love, love, love these pics. I can feel the love all the way from DC 🙂 Wish you guys all the best….will see you in the mother country!

Veera Bharucha - Great photos! And, the Shyla and Danoush look the perfect couple!

Jennifer - Gorgeous pictures! I love the playfulness and the color. What a good lookin’ couple!

Neville Batliwalla - Wow, you both look gorgeous. Didn’t realize I had such a gorgeous daughter! Lovely pics.

kristen - beautiful pics! 🙂

Rachael - LOVE THE PICS SHYSHY!

Philis - really beautiful pictures!

Rati Forbes - Such wonderful beautiful photos; made me think of the months you spent here Shy – and all the fun stories; never forget it all started around the Poona dining table !!! Can’t wait for the wedding and to hug you both.. love always Rati

shipra - ooh how cool. I love that Max Wagner shoot. I think you nailed it if these pics are any indication! That first image rocks.

Tanzyn - Love these! Love your work!:)