Galleries
Client work, travel, and personal projects.
Sai Suma
Suma is a photographer herself, but this time she was on the other side of the camera, pregnant with her first child, modeling for Chiffon and Spice. What started as a maternity shoot turned into a mix of fashion and portrait shots.
Sudha
A shoot we did last year for a sari designer but never got to release. When I revisited these images recently it just felt like these would look nice in B&W...a sort of 1980s vibe.
Arizona
Over Christmas break, I went to Arizona and Utah with friends—Antelope Canyon, Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, and Sedona. It blows my mind that I lived in Arizona for 12 years and never visited Page. The landscapes were absolutely stunning.
Sunol Ridge
I wanted to test my new Sigma 85mm portrait lens. Went out shooting with Naga and Bharath and captured some shots after an hour-long hike up Sunol Ridge.
Sunflower Portraits
A dreamy evening with the sunflowers in Woodland. We were at the tailend of the sunflower season and took a chance to drive a couple hours to see them, but the light was perfect and the flowers were still in bloom.
Lavendar
We took a drive an hour and a half north to photograph Naga's family in the beautiful lavender fields. Mala joined me, and it was our first time going out after the lockdown, which made the evening feel extra special and refreshing.
Naga & Bharath
Naga was pregnant with Sathya, and this was their maternity shoot. They were so natural together, and their chemistry was incredible to capture. These shots remain some of my all-time favorites.
Sathya
This was my first shoot with Sathya, who was just one at the time—chubby, cute, and full of the most adorable expressions. Now he's nine, a handsome young boy, and we play chess and soccer together. It's amazing to see how much he's grown!
Sathya at Two
This was Sathya's second shoot, at two years old. He was so full of energy, running around non-stop, and this gallery captures some adorable mother-and-child moments. Sathya's uncle and aunt also joined in, making it a fun family outing.
Mt. Diablo
This was my first shoot with Sriman, just a few months old, and my first time capturing the brothers together. We chose countryside outfits for the kids, which matched well with the rolling hills. Despite the wind constantly knocking over my light stands (and Naga and Bharath graciously helping to hold them), it was all worth it!
California
Lucky to live in California. So much beauty, and so much variety here from coastlines to vineyards to redwood trees, and national parks. And Karl the fog.
Japan
I didn't take a whole lot of photos in Japan, as I was traveling with Mala. It was funny...I visited the temples and other sites twice: once early in the morning as a photographer avoiding crowds, and again later in the day with Mala for sightseeing. Two trips to each sight...and worth it!