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an ice cream a day…

I had all intentions of sharing images from this session sooner but where did the week go? I have been a busy bee with finishing up with client orders and keeping up with the business end of things. Taxes are due by the month end and I have to get cracking!! Also, I had so […]

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ashley - Oh my! I just love this session! Crazy good stuff here, lady. Just awesome:)

christine - Wow! Another fab session! The processing is perfect. So much talent.

Marcina - These pictures are ADORABLE!!! So fun…makes me want ice cream and maybe a few more babies!!

Jenica - Wow! The kids are portrayed beautifully here! Love the style of photography – really unique and impressive!

christina - love the ice cream shop idea…the kids are so cute!!

Steven - These are gorgeous pictures. These two little ones look so cute.

Nelson - They are so photogenic!

Vanessa - The photographer really captured their personalities. Cute pics!

Donna - These pictures are so precious. I love how well the photographer was able to capture the kids so naturally enjoying their ice-cream!

gina - Such sweet and precious moments. They look adorable.

Sandy - Great pictures. I love them.

hailye - ooh i love these!

lovely relaxed images and beautiful kids too!

kevin - Awesome pics! So sweet.

Frances - AWWWW! The kids are so cute.

James - I really like how natural the pictures look and feel.

Melinda - Wow, awesome pics love the color and contrast. Taking the pics at the ice cream shop was a great idea.

TaraMc - So fun! Love these.

Rose fr FineCraftGuild.com - I come here from time to time… … checking things out. I think this is one of your more successful compositions / photo sets..

Well done!

just one…

of two little munchkins from another weekend session. I so loved this session and will have to post more when I recover from last weekend’s shooting bonanza of three sessions. Oy! A lot more than what I normally take on. Aren’t they just adorable?

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Jennifer Ma - Love this picture.. It really captures how are together.

Wendy Tienken - Very cute photo! Love the “realness”of it 🙂

Shyla - These two are adorable! I love his little hat and expression, simply perfect. The lighting is awesome too, it captures exactly how that day felt. Fabulous, as always, Alpana!

Jenny Tu - Great pics of the kids. I see potential in them to be America’s top models!

Danielle - Awesome pictures of the kids! Props to the photographer for having such a great eye. The photos have an old school feel to them-something that is not often seen in this day and age.

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!:)

mama love

I am excited to share my first photo session in the New Year. It was with the lovely mama Nicolette and her four year old little guy. Nicolette was one of the winner’s of the Giving is Awesome giveaway and you can read about her story by clicking here. We spent a couple hours in […]

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Nicolette Efstathiou - Thank you so much Alpana!

I especially love the 2 pictures on the bottom. I am so excited to see the rest! Thank you! Thank you!

Heather Elizabeth - I have known Nicolette since we were in elementary school in Castro Valley. To read her story is so touching.. and to see a fellow photographer use their gift to make her smile is a wonderful thing. Amazing work.

Happy 2010!

ring out the old, ring in the new. I have been meaning to update the good ole blog for quite a while now. As the new year unfolds, there will be some further exciting changes but for now this will be my work in progress.  Happy New Year to my wonderful readers! ps. I haven’t […]

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Rebeca - Your son is incredible beautiful! I’m sure you have a lot of great photos:) I did not did not send out holiday cards, but I did take some really good one. So it’s not too late to send cards out you think?

alpana - Thanks Rebeca. It’s never too late. I have been known to send mine in the New Year.

Raji P. - My fridge is missing the handsome R on it so please get to it somehow! You are welcome to top my record for New Year card tardiness, which was Valentine’s Day a few years ago.

shipra - Oh jeez, Alpana…he’s so beautiful! If I’m ever in the Bay area, can I come knock on your door so I can snap some pics of him??? Pleeease?

And the winners are…

When I embarked on the giveaway for Giving is Awesome, I had no idea what to expect. I received so many deserving nominations and they touched my heart in a way I can’t even begin to describe. I went back and forth and even asked close friends for help as I found it hard to […]

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