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50% Off Classic Portrait Sessions for October

It's that time of year again where the temperatures start cooling down and we start preparing for Fall.  It's one of my favorites times of the year, and that is because we are offering for the 6th year, our Annual Portrait Sale benefitting the American Heart Association. During the month of October, you get to […]

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Whitney

I invited the stunningly gorgeous Whitney back into the studio for her latest session.  Whitney has a wardobe to die for, Roberto Cavalli, Versace, and Giambattista Valli are all regulars in her closet, so she grabbed a few of her favorite gowns and came over for a play day.  I was testing out some new […]

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Every Kid’s First Hero is Their Dad

“Blessed indeed is the man who hears many gentle voices call him father! -Lydia M. CHild, Philothea: A Romance, 1836 As Father's Day approaches, it is hard not to think back to our fathers or father figures who have played in integral role in who we have become.  And whether Dad was a firefighter, doctor, […]

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Tara Family Portraits

One of my favorite clients came back to us for updated and new family portraits.  The Tara family has long been involved with Shalimar Studios, as the parents Anamika and Sunny, are local representatives for the Akshaya Patra Foundation.  Their annual charity gala benefitting children in India is a big hit and we've been partnering […]

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Lynn with New Lighting

One of the best parts of being a photographer is taking creative freedom to try out new lighting, props and poses.  And so when I had finally come across some down time, I emailed my friend and fellow photographer Lynn, to ask her to come over and play.  I had purchased a new lighting modifier […]

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I believe in real moments and chasing sunsets. In the kinds of images that remind you of the joy that can be found in the simplest of moments.

I believe in creating images that demand to be printed—framed in fine art materials and displayed as the heirlooms they're meant to become. My approach is both editorial and intimate, capturing not just faces but the emotional landscape of your life. Each portrait is thoughtfully composed to reveal your authentic story while honoring the beauty of the world around you. Your journey is extraordinary and entirely your own, and I'm here to preserve it with the artistry it deserves.

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