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Alpana is the best photographer you’ll find.  And really, she’s more than that–she’s an artist.  The pictures she took of our daughter are priceless works of art that we’ll always cherish.  The great thing is, she’s also organized and professional. It is hard to find someone who can manage a business AND be an amazing artist, but somehow she does both beautifully.  She guides you through the entire process, from recommending clothing for your photo session to helping you place your order for photos, to calling you to make sure your pictures have arrived and that you love them.  She truly loves her job and it shows in every photo she takes.
~ Stefani W

Alpana is a natural storyteller with an incredible gift. She can turn the typical picture of children and/or families into beautiful works of art. She has an incredible eye and quite a gift — I can’t recommend her enough. Her photos are thoughtful, beautiful to look at and images you will treasure for a lifetime.
~ Jill M

What distinguishes Alpana among family/newborn photographers is her AMAZING gift for making photos that are true “art” rather than simply great photos! My husband and I wanted to capture the fleeting and precious moments of our newborn in his first few weeks of life. When we saw Alpana’s work it was love at first sight. Her photos are artistic, passionate, emotionally stirring, and simply magical. We knew we had to work with her and she made working with her so easy. She came to our home and worked around our baby’s schedule, which was very much appreciated as new parents. Alpana made us feel very comfortable and was so gentle and patient with our baby. All of this comes through in her photos. Our photos are amazing and take our breath away each time we look at them. She’s truly a gifted and amazing photographer. We can’t wait to work with her again.
~ Dana B

Alpana…we are so excited about the pictures and want to let you know how much we appreciate how you captured the kind of moments that we were hoping for. You made the shoot feel easy and relaxed, even for us camera phobes! We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer to tell our story.
~ The Gibsons

We have thousands of photos of our kids, but none have ever looked so amazing. Our friends and family have noted that the photos Alpana took of our children are stunning but really look like them, too. The best part for me was how comfortable our three-year-old twins were with Alpana. They befriended her and as a result none of the photos seem forced. When we got our prints we truly fell in love with our kids all over again!
~ YD

Alpana photographed my husband,daughter, and I back in January.  I am very selective about photographers and when I saw Alpana’s site, www.storyboxart, I knew she would be able to capture just what I wanted in professional photos for our home, and she did!   What she is able to see during your session together will amaze you, just like it did me!  Alpana is patient, calm, and her work is stunningly beautiful.  I have recommended her to everyone I know.
~ Tracy P.

My family and I were in search of a natural light photographer that wouldn’t make us pose the whole time, awkwardly, and in front of boring backdrops. A good friend of mine referred us to this website and we were amazed by the photos. The artist has a wonderful eye and during th e session is a real pleasure to work with. She is a natural with children, especially our 10 month old. The result was a variety of wonderful pictures that we cherish and will enjoy for years to come.
~ Hazel B

Alpana is a true artist with a great eye.  She possess the true patience and flexibility needed to work with little ones.  She took pictures of my one week old daughter and 4 year old son.  She was able to capture the innocence and wonder of my children, and the love we have together as a family through her natural light photography.  We treasure our pictures.
~Denecia E

Incredible photos of my children. Can’t wait to give them to my wife for Christmas. Alpana definitely captures the joy and playfulness of the kids. The photos show the dedication and love of her craft. Alpana is as easy going as you can get which make for a relaxed photo shoot. The kids enjoyed the time with her. Her attention to detail and help with the presentation of the photos are excellent.
Thank You again, Mike S

Alpana’s patience and love of her work shone through as she photographed my 2 children running wild at the park. Even as I watched her take the photos, I couldn’t imagine any of my kids were sitting long enough to get a good shot – just the opposite – when the proofs came I had the hardest time choosing – they were all so wonderful! She captured the innocence of my 4 yr old boy with a playful grin and the shyness and beauty my 7 year old is starting to show as she gets older. These are more than photos, these are pieces of art!
~Erin P.

If you are looking for beautiful and one of a kind portraits of your family or kids, I highly recommend Alpana Aras King at Storyboxart. Not only is she patient (and a mom) but a pleasure to work with. Her photos are amazing and beautiful works of art. She spends a great deal of time enhancing your photos and making them perfect. And although it may seem pricey, the end result is unique photos to enjoy for a lifetime.
~Kim N.

I was so pleased with my session with Alpana.  It was such a relaxed atmosphere. Instead of having my son sit in a certain position and “say cheese” she took pictures of him in his natural state while engaging him in conversation.  Alpana captured expressions of my son that are so unique to him. And she was able to capture my son’s 5 year-old  spirit in these pictures so when I look at them I not only see his cute face but I get a feel of his personality.  What a treasure.  The storyboards are a wonderful way of presenting the photos.  Thank you, Alpana!
~ Cheryl F

I love the family photos we had taken through Alpana!  She captured the essence of our family through her unique and creative natural light photography.  Before we had her take our photos, we used other indoor photographers.  The photos she took were so different than we had ever experienced; our family and friends love them, too! Check her work out for yourself at www.storyboxart.com!
~ Sylvia B

smita - We have a priceless collection of family photos thanks to Alpana. Never before have I been so pleased with family photo sessions and the outcome of those sessions. Alpana has done an amazing job. Her passion for the lens is evident in the quality of work she produces. She is very detail-oriented, very patient, puts everyone at ease, be it a little baby, a teen or a grandma. We love the pictures and look forward to many more memorable captures from her in the future. She is a truly incredible artist.

Smita and Sanjay

Christy - Alpana is by far the best photographer we’ve ever worked with. She is very calm even when getting hit in the head (by accident) from a flying iPhone. Alpana takes great care to capture each special moment and turn it into a piece of art. We LOVE the photos and it was a perfect Christmas present. Thank you for making the experience a memorable one.

Jennifer - Alpana … Kudos … I am grateful our paths have crossed in general and that we got to work together finally. Alpana is a One Woman Band and a Master of All the elements toward a successful photo shoot! From the business side, to the creative/artistic, fashion/style and professionalism, she will bring forever joy to your world with her passionate work in the form of amazingly beautiful photo prints as well as the memories of the time spent with her. Thank you so much for working with our family of four woodland leprechauns!
~ Jennifer P.

Karen - I immediately fell in love with Alpana’s photographs as soon as I saw her website. I bookmarked it and frequently went back to it to just play the slideshow and look at her amazing work. Her photos evoke such emotion, each one telling a story. I am so happy my family was able to work with Alpana and experience the magic she is able to create. We love our photos and couldn’t be more pleased. Thanks Alpana!

Joel and Pam - Quite simply, Alpana is brilliant. She photographed our newly adopted 20 month old daughter, who did not stop moving for a SECOND! Despite this fact, the photos capture our child’s essence. The photos are deeply moving, dramatic and beautifully composed in their development and printing. As mentioned elsewhere, she is a true artist. Anyone can aim and shoot. Alpana CREATES. Beyond her technical skill, she is a joy to work with. She clearly loves what she does and her subjects. She is sensitive to family needs and dynamics. I recommend her unequivocally. Any family choosing her to portray “who they are” will be absolutely thrilled with the result!

Rashmi - Hi Alpana,

Thank you for beautifully capturing the simple, yet precious moments in my kids’ lives.
Your work truly represents “Picture is worth a thousand words”.
The pictures you took adorn our family room walls and we’ve gotten nothing but tons of compliments on them.
I never knew what natural light photography was before I met you and now I’m a convert. =)

The fact that my toddler was totally comfortable with you in the first few minutes says a lot. It is difficult to capture children’s photography but you did it beautifully.
Thank you.

Melinna - How is it that you can capture the pure, delicious, devious, charming and intriguing nature of my daughter in minutes behind the lens? I’ve been chasing this girl for years and none of my pictures ever “feel” like Sarah. Oh, that’s right — you are the artist, I’m just the mother.

Your photographs of children & families are beyond words. They are magical.

Kristen - We are beyond thrilled with our recent newborn photographs. Alpana has an amazing eye and was able to capture precious moments in each photograph. She was patient and loving with our baby girl and took her time during our session, even when our baby was fussing. We will treasure our photographs and look forward to using Storybox Art for additional family photographs in the future.

kimberly west - I had maternity photos taken by Alpana and was amazed by the creativity – and overall results of how they turned out. She has wonderful ideas, and it was a delightful surprise to see how those translated into the photos. I will treasure them always.

Heather - Alpana took photos of my 2 active boys and truly captured both of their personalities in some amazing photographs. I will highly recommend her and can’t wait to receive and hang our photos on our walls! Alpana is extremely talented and was such a pleasure to work with. She was so helpful throughout the entire process and we can’t wait to use her again!

Rhonda - The photos that Alpana took of my six year old son are extraordinary! When I first saw them I got choked up — the pictures absolutely captured his personality and the various expressions that are so him. Alpana is truly an artist and I can’t wait to have future family photos taken that capture my son’s childhood.

Heather - We weren’t sure what to expect when we signed up for a New York mini-session with Alpana this fall, and the cold rain in Brooklyn seemed likely to squash our plans. But she worked quickly and cheerfully, in between showers, and the result is what is universally regarded as the best Christmas card of our lives. Go Alpana!

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