JOURNAL

Both born and raised in Kathmandu, Nepal, Satkar and Astha were meant to be.  They met while in college in Nepal, and after immigrating to the US and settling in the Phoenix area, they sealed their commitment to each other earlier this year with their engagement.  Their love is one that spanned countries, and now […]

Boy, do I love photographing my South Asian clients and events!  This time around it was a huge celebration for Kanika and Bharat on their engagement and upcoming wedding.  This engagement was no surprise as Kanika and Bharat have been together for 10 years.  Having met at the University of Pennsylvania, they have been by […]

What an absolute blast it was to be invited to photograph Amrit and Soham's engagment party in Anthem Sun City.  Bathed in the late afternoon golden light, we started with some couples photos, then invited in the extended family on both sides.  Everyone was prepped for a fanstastic evening, as each person knew the bond […]

Nothing makes me happier than seeing people in love, cherishing their time together, and reminding the rest of us what life is all about.  It was such a treat to be able to experience it first hand with local doctors Preehti and Shivesh.  A storybook love, they were introduced by friends which turned into a […]

January typically is a slower month for photography studios, but not us!  We've been plugging away with plenty of shoots and even attending our first conference of the year.  It's been a lot fun working with such vibrant and fun families, and has even given me a few ideas for new types of sessions and […]

I wanted to take a moment and thank you all, my beloved clients for choosing Shalimar Studios to capture the beautiful moments in your lives.  I woud be remiss if I failed to thank you all and for caring about this little part of the world.  I feel blessed to be invited into your lives […]