Portraits by Shanti Reviews

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• Catherine H. Sent on 01/13/2020
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  Romance, Families, Love, Life— she captures and understands it all!

  After my first phone call with Shanti, I knew she was perfect for us. I never understood when people said it was important to "interview" your photographer, but now I understand why! She was understanding about any sensitive family dynamics that may affect photos and made us all — including my photophobic husband! — feel so comfortable. She also got us our perfectly curated album full of gorgeous photos within about 3 weeks, while my friends who had gotten married a few months before with other photographers were still waiting for their photos. She is great at photographing couples, kids (when my 2-year old nephew was not happy about being in photos, I told her that he loved trucks and that being near a truck might help. She was soon sprinting out to the street with us to get him close to a truck for some of my now favorite post-ceremony photos!), and will follow your cues as to what you are and aren't comfortable with. I can't recommend her highly enough!

  After my first phone call with Shanti, I knew she was perfect for us. I never understood when people said it was important to "interview" your photographer, but now I understand why! She was understanding about any sensitive family dynamics that may affect photos and made us all — including my photophobic husband! — feel so comfortable. She also got us our perfectly curated album full of gorgeous photos within about 3 weeks, while my friends who had gotten married a few months before with other photographers were still waiting for their photos. She is great at photographing couples, kids (when my 2-year old nephew was not happy about being in photos, I told her that he loved trucks and that being near a truck might help. She was soon sprinting out to the street with us to get him close to a truck for some of my now favorite post-ceremony photos!), and will follow your cues as to what you are and aren't comfortable with. I can't recommend her highly enough!

  Portraits by Shanti's reply:

  What a great compliment and in-site to meeting me. I absolutely loved capturing your day! Live, Laugh and Love!
• Joi W. Sent on 01/08/2019
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  Magical Wedding Memories

  I think Shanti could coax a smile from freeze-dried lemons - who can help but smile when faced with that much talent and charisma behind the camera? We were so fortunate to have Shanti capturing our wedding and reception memories at Mavericks Event Center in October 2018. Not only was she a pleasure for us to work with, but she made our guests feel incredibly at ease - so many of them have since commented on our "amazing photographer." It takes a special blend of humor, sensitivity, awareness and energy to be able to interact with a group of strangers in a way that makes them comfortable enough to let their personalities shine through. Bonus: Shanti also got our photos finalized and delivered very quickly and exceeded our highest expectations in every way. She is a magician!

  I think Shanti could coax a smile from freeze-dried lemons - who can help but smile when faced with that much talent and charisma behind the camera? We were so fortunate to have Shanti capturing our wedding and reception memories at Mavericks Event Center in October 2018. Not only was she a pleasure for us to work with, but she made our guests feel incredibly at ease - so many of them have since commented on our "amazing photographer." It takes a special blend of humor, sensitivity, awareness and energy to be able to interact with a group of strangers in a way that makes them comfortable enough to let their personalities shine through. Bonus: Shanti also got our photos finalized and delivered very quickly and exceeded our highest expectations in every way. She is a magician!

  Portraits by Shanti's reply:

  Wow, what a great surprise review! Thank you! A great way to start my week! It isn't hard to bring out the smiles when your day had me smiling from cheek to cheek with all the love and joy on this day!
• Sabrina Sent on 12/12/2017
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  Shanti is the BEST! She is so fun to work with and captures those special moments precisely at the right time. She is very easy going and flexible, at the same time she knows exactly what needs to be captured the day of your wedding and makes that happen flawlessly. She was open to all our ideas and requests and well as scoping places near our venues to make sure we a plan and a perfect place for our photos as well as a plan B (incase of weather). Also, use her timeline you'll be thankful you did!!

  Shanti is the BEST! She is so fun to work with and captures those special moments precisely at the right time. She is very easy going and flexible, at the same time she knows exactly what needs to be captured the day of your wedding and makes that happen flawlessly. She was open to all our ideas and requests and well as scoping places near our venues to make sure we a plan and a perfect place for our photos as well as a plan B (incase of weather). Also, use her timeline you'll be thankful you did!!
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• Anya Sent on 06/26/2016
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  This is an honest review, no glorification here whatsoever:
  
  Shanti is amazing to work with and highly professional. We have worked with her for over 13 years, beginning with our engagement photos all the way to a recent family photo shoot on the beach in June. You can see her portfolio online, so it's obvious that her craft is unquestionably excellent....but what you can't tell is how organized, professional, yet comfortable to work with.
  
  - Shoots are on time, orderly and organized.
  
  - Particular shots you asked for? She'll not only get those, but she'll sneak in some unexpected shots that capture your moments forever in time.
  
  - Got kids? No sweat! Shanti is a pro with all ages. In fact, she just did an amazing job of capturing my 70 year old mother with her 8 grandchildren ranging for toddlers to teens...in the sand no less!!! Everyone looks amazing thanks to Shanti because she is so personable and easy to be with.
  
  - Orders are filled promptly and as expected. You will not be disappointed with the quality of prints and framing done by Shanti.
  
  If you're looking for off the charts customer service, unquestionable quality of photography and professionalism, look no farther.

  This is an honest review, no glorification here whatsoever:
  
  Shanti is amazing to work with and highly professional. We have worked with her for over 13 years, beginning with our engagement photos all the way to a recent family photo shoot on the beach in June. You can see her portfolio online, so it's obvious that her craft is unquestionably excellent....but what you can't tell is how organized, professional, yet comfortable to work with.
  
  - Shoots are on time, orderly and organized.
  
  - Particular shots you asked for? She'll not only get those, but she'll sneak in some unexpected shots that capture your moments forever in time.
  
  - Got kids? No sweat! Shanti is a pro with all ages. In fact, she just did an amazing job of capturing my 70 year old mother with her 8 grandchildren ranging for toddlers to teens...in the sand no less!!! Everyone looks amazing thanks to Shanti because she is so personable and easy to be with.
  
  - Orders are filled promptly and as expected. You will not be disappointed with the quality of prints and framing done by Shanti.
  
  If you're looking for off the charts customer service, unquestionable quality of photography and professionalism, look no farther.
• Chrissy Sent on 05/09/2016
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  I was referred to Shanti by a friend, so my fiancé and I decided to use her for our engagement pictures. Shanti had fast responses to both my emails and phone calls and did a great job of answering all of my questions. She was very flexible as we had to reschedule several times due to being rained out. In the end, we were lucky enough to be able to take our photos on the Half Moon Bay bluffs on a 75 degree day in February! Shanti was able to make us both feel very comfortable in front of the camera (even my fiancé who doesn't like having his picture taken) and gave us great direction for poses to ensure our photos turned out well. The finished photos are AMAZING and we were impressed with how well they turned out! We received the photos back very quickly and had full access to the digital versions so we could print and share them as we chose to. Needless to say, we've already booked Shanti for our upcoming wedding (August 2016) and can't wait to work with her again!

  I was referred to Shanti by a friend, so my fiancé and I decided to use her for our engagement pictures. Shanti had fast responses to both my emails and phone calls and did a great job of answering all of my questions. She was very flexible as we had to reschedule several times due to being rained out. In the end, we were lucky enough to be able to take our photos on the Half Moon Bay bluffs on a 75 degree day in February! Shanti was able to make us both feel very comfortable in front of the camera (even my fiancé who doesn't like having his picture taken) and gave us great direction for poses to ensure our photos turned out well. The finished photos are AMAZING and we were impressed with how well they turned out! We received the photos back very quickly and had full access to the digital versions so we could print and share them as we chose to. Needless to say, we've already booked Shanti for our upcoming wedding (August 2016) and can't wait to work with her again!
• Andrea Sent on 10/15/2015
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  Shanti was the photographer of our dreams for our engagement pictures and our wedding! For our engagement pictures, I sent her a few ideas, but she really brought it to life and we couldn't have loved them more! She is SO on top of everything and made us feel SO comfortable throughout the 2 hour session. For our wedding, at Jacuzzi Family Vineyards in Sonoma, we couldn't have asked for a more professional, AMAZING photographer! Shanti and her team were top notch and I can't say enough about her! They came to where we were getting ready, were SO on point with the timeline and all the little details and followed my now husband and I around like a hawk! We had talked about various group pictures and different locations at the vineyards and she made sure that EVERYTHING was captured!
  
  I cannot recommend Shanti and her team enough! We cannot wait to see all of our wedding day photos and to use her for other photos down the road! You're the BEST Shanti!

  Shanti was the photographer of our dreams for our engagement pictures and our wedding! For our engagement pictures, I sent her a few ideas, but she really brought it to life and we couldn't have loved them more! She is SO on top of everything and made us feel SO comfortable throughout the 2 hour session. For our wedding, at Jacuzzi Family Vineyards in Sonoma, we couldn't have asked for a more professional, AMAZING photographer! Shanti and her team were top notch and I can't say enough about her! They came to where we were getting ready, were SO on point with the timeline and all the little details and followed my now husband and I around like a hawk! We had talked about various group pictures and different locations at the vineyards and she made sure that EVERYTHING was captured!
  
  I cannot recommend Shanti and her team enough! We cannot wait to see all of our wedding day photos and to use her for other photos down the road! You're the BEST Shanti!
• Staci Sent on 10/20/2014
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  She is AMAZING! If you want to guarantee that at least one thing will go smoothly on your wedding, hire Shanti. She is fun, prompt, knows angles and spots, and makes the day enjoyable. She finds the little nuances that she knows a bride wants to remember on her wedding day. And unlike many horror stories I hear about some photographers taking months to get you your results, Shanti is fast. I would give her 10 stars if I could!!!
  Now we just have to make it up there for anniversary pictures and baby pictures (we now live in SoCal). I almost do not want to trust life's big moments to anyone else.

  She is AMAZING! If you want to guarantee that at least one thing will go smoothly on your wedding, hire Shanti. She is fun, prompt, knows angles and spots, and makes the day enjoyable. She finds the little nuances that she knows a bride wants to remember on her wedding day. And unlike many horror stories I hear about some photographers taking months to get you your results, Shanti is fast. I would give her 10 stars if I could!!!
  Now we just have to make it up there for anniversary pictures and baby pictures (we now live in SoCal). I almost do not want to trust life's big moments to anyone else.
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  User1775998 Sent on 08/22/2014
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  Shanti is an incredible photographer- she makes you feel so comfortable, and really has fun capturing the beautiful images. I highly recommend Shanti for your wedding, family portraits, baby photo shoots- she is great with kids and makes sure that everyone looks great!

  Shanti is an incredible photographer- she makes you feel so comfortable, and really has fun capturing the beautiful images. I highly recommend Shanti for your wedding, family portraits, baby photo shoots- she is great with kids and makes sure that everyone looks great!
• Jonee Sent on 09/27/2013
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  I absolutely love Shanti! She does great work! I couldn't have asked for a better photographer to capture my special day. We had her take our engagement photos which were amazing (even though it was not the sunniest day). We used those photos for our save the date, wedding program and seating chart. Our wedding photos were amazing, I could look at them over and over again. She has such a unique style. I enjoyed working with her and cannot wait to have her take our pictures once we decide to have a baby. I would recommend her for any photography needs!

  I absolutely love Shanti! She does great work! I couldn't have asked for a better photographer to capture my special day. We had her take our engagement photos which were amazing (even though it was not the sunniest day). We used those photos for our save the date, wedding program and seating chart. Our wedding photos were amazing, I could look at them over and over again. She has such a unique style. I enjoyed working with her and cannot wait to have her take our pictures once we decide to have a baby. I would recommend her for any photography needs!

  Portraits by Shanti's reply:

  Jonee, what a great surprise! Thank you so much for these sweet words. Hope all is well with you two, can't wait to capture you guys again some day soon:)
• Matt Sent on 09/01/2012
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  We had just the best experience with Shanti that we could have hoped for. Shanti's photos are unbelievably beautiful and well-composed. She had an excellent balance between portraits of us and candid shots of our guests.
  
  Throughout the planning process, she was incredibly attentive to our silly questions and very quick to get us our engagement photos and wedding photos. She's a pleasure to work with.
  
  While Shanti's talents and professionalism are stellar, what really makes her stand out is her amazing personality. She was almost as excited as we were, which made us feel completely at ease when she was on the other side of the lens. We didn't really think about how much this matters, and I'm glad that we ended up on the right side of surprised!
  
  I can't recommend Shanti's work enough. We were so pleased to have her as part of our special day.

  We had just the best experience with Shanti that we could have hoped for. Shanti's photos are unbelievably beautiful and well-composed. She had an excellent balance between portraits of us and candid shots of our guests.
  
  Throughout the planning process, she was incredibly attentive to our silly questions and very quick to get us our engagement photos and wedding photos. She's a pleasure to work with.
  
  While Shanti's talents and professionalism are stellar, what really makes her stand out is her amazing personality. She was almost as excited as we were, which made us feel completely at ease when she was on the other side of the lens. We didn't really think about how much this matters, and I'm glad that we ended up on the right side of surprised!
  
  I can't recommend Shanti's work enough. We were so pleased to have her as part of our special day.
• Ada Sent on 06/04/2017
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  Shanti is amazing! She knew we wanted to enjoy our wedding and worked around that as she was taking pictures.

  Shanti is amazing! She knew we wanted to enjoy our wedding and worked around that as she was taking pictures.
• Yuko Sent on 08/21/2008
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  She was wonderful, cheerful and very professional. Very good with kids.
  She even took pictured with other people's cameras.
  She uses actual films and not degital cameras.
  I can not wait to see the pictures!

  She was wonderful, cheerful and very professional. Very good with kids.
  She even took pictured with other people's cameras.
  She uses actual films and not degital cameras.
  I can not wait to see the pictures!