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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 a magnificent golden backdrop with the setting sun as the beautiful couple exchanged rings and vows starting their life journey as partners.
Could she be any cuter?? Her mama booked the session as they were in town for a wedding for a few days. Our original session had to be rescheduled as poor little Reese ended up getting sick on arrival in San Francisco. Luckily, she was better in a couple of days and the stars aligned for their family session. Recently, I have been shooting a fair number of kids in the 1.5-3 year age group which is pretty challenging. And if you have one you know that they rarely stop moving! After my recent NY sessions, I was hoping for a slightly mellow child but no such luck. And was I glad:-) Miss Reese was chock full o’personality and an amazing vocabulary to boot!
Am sharing a sweet note that mama sent me. C- I really appreciate you taking the time to write! I love making people happy capturing little moments in their life. and I couldn’t have asked for a cuter model 🙂
Hi Alpana –I saw the photo of Reese you posted on your Facebook page and absolutely love it! I’m not on Facebook at the moment so I didn’t have a chance to comment – otherwise I would have told you how much I’m in love with it. You are amazing, I can’t wait to see more! I can’t explain the feeling I get when I look at that photo…it makes me feel like Reese is growing up way too fast!
I thought I would share with you some of R’s comments – I showed him the post and he was amazed…speechless. He said, Oh my goodness, looks like we’re going to be spending a lot of money on the photos! LOL!
Thanks again for your patience and working with us to accommodate scheduling an additional shoot on Monday. We had fun and Reese can’t stop talking about how she was a model and felt like a princess. When I showed her the picture on Facebook, I wish I could have freeze framed that moment…her smile went from ear to ear…it was priceless!
~CH
so lovely A. definitely worth the drive to you!
Alpana – these are beautiful!
What a precious photo! I can’t wait to see all the shots…
Wow! What great photos of Reese! I can’t wait to see the other photos. I am Reese’s aunt and I have not seen Reese for a while now. So all I can say is Oh My Gosh! And I better get a photo Mom and Dad! Hugs, M
Love the shots. The photographer caught Reese’s personality exactly (quiet, yet ready to pounce with enthusiam at any moment.)
Hey Alpana! Great job on these photos. Like you said…you can’t put a price on these photos. I’m sold!
Captures her fashion personality – ballerina meets tomboy – and reflects the imagination at this age.
That is the perfect “diamond in the rough” picture! I like the color combination between the pink tutu, pink balloons and the urban gray background. Excellent photos!!
Wow, PRECIOUS! So eclectic… Love new age photography! And I echo Chris… Ballerina meets Tomboy. Sold!
Gorgeous pictures! Way to capture a moment in time with beauty and grace! Great job!
The post on Facebook is very, very cute! Great use of color and fantastic job capturing the moment.
What awesome photos of little Reese! I love the “urban” feel of the shots and can’t wait to see the rest 🙂
Love the photos…so sweet and beautiful.
These are great! Can’t wait to see the rest.
Very artistic and modern, I like the settings! Reese looks like a natural!
These photos are great. Reese is such a cutie. Love the profile shot of her.
WOW!! I haven’t seen Reese since her first birthday and my goodness she has grown into a beautiful little girl!! I can’t wait to see more! Beautiful model and beautiful pictures; a winning combination!
These are great looking pictures!!!! Love you baby girl!!!
These photos are amazing! I can’t get enough of them. Reese is so cute and the photographer did a wonderful job at capturing her and her energy. LOVE it!
Little Reese is so cute…looks like lots of fun and the photos are amazing!!!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE these pictures. Reese is absolutely adorable and Alpana, you have such a gift!
Could she be any cuter??? Love the facebook pic so much- truly capturers her personality!
This is such an adorable picture of Reese! You really capture her sweet and whimsical demeanor 🙂
Super cute!
Wow…Reese is such a big girl now! I cannot wait to see the other photos because these two samples are beautiful!
Cute shots and adorable model! My favorite is her profile photo.
Great picture of little Reese! I loved the black and white too! She looks cute in her skirt as she sits and looks into the camera is really unforgettable! Looking forward to seeing more!
So cute! She is getting so big! I love the B&W shots!
Wow…She is very cute, photo is great.
Reese is soooo cute! This is really a great picture… so clear and natural. I love it!! Great job Alpana!!
We love the pictures of Reese! She’s a cutie!!!
love. the picture + the little toes + tutu make me want to be 3 years old again. fantastic shots!
Beautiful pictures 🙂 Love them!!!
I wanted to share a few images from the maternity session for the lovely Nina…
What gorgeous light!! Her outfit compliments the tones in that wheat field too. Just lovely.
Stunning mama and photos!
Wow! These are just STUNNING!! Beautiful images!
gorgeous!
Just got back from a fabulous trip to NYC! The busy fall season is in full swing and I haven’t had a chance to share many wonderful sessions here. However, I have been trying to post a few peeks on my Facebook page so be sure to be our friend. 🙂 And just as I am getting ready to ship out this lovely album, thought I’d take a few snaps to share. I so love the way it came together!
My favorite time of day is just at dark when all thoughts of what must be done stop & small pools of light come alive on tired faces everywhere.
~ the storypeople
I quickly grabbed my camera to take a few snaps of my little guy as he went back and forth on his scooter on a hot summer day!
Cool shots! He is so handsome!!
LOVE those…the light in them is divine…and he indeed is dang handsome 🙂
Hugs from Germany,
Jesse
These are awesome!
I just got these beauties in recently and thought I would share some photographs that I took of them. I am not quite the product photographer but thought I’d recruit my new adored chairs as props. Not sure what, but something made me reflect back on my old advertising days as I took pictures of the Family Storybook Album. I thought about the various commercial photographers I had an opportunity to work with in my former life as an art director. Farrok Chotia is one of them and an amazing fashion photographer based in Mumbai. And one of the most influential individuals I worked with for a short but memorable period was Elsie Nanji at Ambience Advertising. I had been hired as a junior art director by her and had an opportunity to come to the US for my Masters. I ended up coming to the US but sometimes wonder what path my life would have taken had I stayed there. Nonetheless, I feel fortunate about my advertising background which has helped me provide a unique end product for my portraiture clients.
On a recent flight back from Chicago, I was reading the Delta in flight magazine which featured various advertising agencies and also a write up about the Emmy nominated show “Mad Men.” If you haven’t watched it, tune in and check it out. I am so hooked to that show! One of the articles in the magazine featured an interview with Lynn Power, the President of Arnold NYC. When asked how do successful brands stand out, she says, “Don’t try to manufacture coolness or try to be hip; consumers can see through that. Just try to be true to who you are, understand your DNA and make it relevant to people today.” I so love that. I hope to continue doing what I do and stay true to what I do as I build my brand and grow my business. My wonderful clients inspire me in every way possible and I want to thank you for the opportunity to be a part of your lives!
Family Storybook Album with an assortment of images from a session
… and a lovely Storybox with digital files and prints
Alright, it has been much of a summer yet in the bay area. So we have to enjoy every little bit of warmth we can get. With some persuasion (and bribery), I had an opportunity to take a few photos of my little man on one of my fabulous Herman Miller chairs. When the holidays started I couldn’t imagine how we would get through the whole summer but with the end in sight I can’t help but feel a bit sad. We are hoping to enjoy the next two weeks at the fullest with a trip to Legoland and San Diego. Hope you are having a wonderful summer.
Again, I will be out of town from August 15-22nd so emails, call will be returned on my return.
these are so cute 🙂 enjoy the rest of your summer, and have fun at legoland!
Wow…those eyes and that watermelon make for a stunning contrast. Just gorgeous!
Love these! Your little man is so handsome!
gorgeous work… as usual.
This little guy was super duper sleepy through the first half of the session. A short little nap was all he needed to freshen up after which he was full of laughter and giggles. His mommy commissioned me to capture portraits of him at about a year as well as family portraits. I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to capture this beautiful family of three. Here is a teeny sneak peek for the D family.
On an official note, I will be out of the office next week from 16-22nd August and only available on a limited basis via email. Sessions will be scheduled upon my return.
Alpana you are such a joy to work with. I stumbled across your website after reading rave reviews on yelp and fell in love with your portfolios. The great reviews did not lie. You were very patient with my sleepy and curious boy. You made us all feel so comfy and relaxed. You jus know how to capture that moment and turn it into a work of art. We are so excited to see more. We’re jus so happy we found you!! If anyone wants to book a session with alpana you won’t regret it!! You’ll be so happy u did!! We hope to work with you again in the future!
Great photos above! Can’t wait to see the rest of the pictures. I like how the photographer captured Jacob’s happy face. I know how he can get when Jacob’s sleepy or hungry. Look like you guys had a lot of fun too. Jacob can model for Baby Gap! hehe
awwwwwwww… i love these photos!!! yes, i also love how the photographer had captured Jacob’s happy face and I love the way she edits the color on the photos. You have to be really patient to take baby photos. She did a great job! i really can’t wait to see the rest of the pictures!
Kudos to the photographer! These pictures are wonderful. Maybe we can do our own family photo. That would be wonderful since my girls are so grown up now.
Jacob looks so cute. I am a proud auntie. Looking forward to seeing more photos.
Amazing! You were able to take great happy pictures of a baby who just woke up? Usually a baby is cranky and hungry. You must have a magic touch and probably babies just like. Great shots! I will surely highly recommend you to friends and relatives – such work of art.
Adorable! I can’t wait to see more!
I love these photos of Jacob! The photographer did a great job and I can’t wait to see the rest of the pictures! Thanks to the wonderful pictures, now I know where to get my next family photos!
A baby’s smile is priceless, period. What a wonderful job you did captivating the essence of Jacob’s innocence, happiness and pure joy. Photos represent photographers, where the outsiders can take a stroll with the story that pictures reveal, through your eyes. Not only did we see an incredibly adorable baby boy, but you also allowed us to witness just how must LOVE is in the air with the Domingo and Christina as well. Thanks for making my day. Looking forward to viewing more of your masterpieces!
Incredible pictures! It’s amazing what you can do with a camera. When I look into a camera an shoot a picture. I get a picture. When amazing people like yourself clicks that button. You capture all the essence of life and all it’s inspiration!
Love the lens flare- great shots- Grant
great photos. These photos have captured the little angel and the parents’ joyous moments.A good photographer sure knows the right timing and angle to “click” !
Great Job! Amazing!
Thank you for the awesome pictures of them! Truely professional. They, too, look like professional models. Loved how you captured the joy & happiness in them!! It is a beautiful thing to see. I love all the pictures! I see a modeling future for our Jacob ;-p
AAWWW… MY JACOB IS SOOO CUTE! I JUST WANT TO KISS HIM RIGHT NOW!!! HI, AUNTIE CHRISTINA & UNCLE NONO. I MISS YOU GUYS. CAN I HAVE A PICTURE PLEASE & THANK YOU.
A picture can tell a story of contentment and the bond shared between all. Your ability to capture priceless expressions is amazing and most important of all it MAKES EVERY PHOTO memorable in so many ways. Great job and continue taking amazing photos.
WOW! I really like the way you presented these photos and the color contrasts are inviting to the eyes!!
Beautiful pictures. Of course the when the subject is such a beautiful baby it must make it a bit easier. None the less the colors as well as the theme are also impressive.
Great pics of Jacob and of the Ortanez family! I can’t wait to see the rest of the other pictures.
Very natural shots of the baby with a great smile.
wow, what cute pics!!! Love all the smiley pictures that photographer captured, “million dollar” smiles :-). Seems like the whole family had fun in the picture taking process, not just little Jacob! Can’t wait to see the whoel albumn.
The photos are beautiful! They capture Jacob’s personality. We can’t wait to see more. We may contact the photographer for our family photos 🙂
Awwww…so cute my baby cousin Jacob!!
omg those photos are soooooo cute! i love all the colors!
these are great photos of baby jacob and the parents. the photographer did a great job!!
Jacob is soo CUTE! All Smiles;) Great Family photo as well.
as the saying goes… “Picture speaks louder than words”…
Very cute pics!!! I love the way the photographer captured Jacob’s smiles…natural. =)
Can’t wait to see more!!!
The pictures are great! I loved the family picture with the natural light behind it, that was awesome!!!
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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!
denise - Beautiful. Any information on which winery this was at?