Photographer’s Blog – Page 15 – Shanti Duprez Fine Portrait Photography

Meant to be: Engagement Session, Half Moon Bay

Posted on April 30, 2012 | by Shanti

Although Agustina and Chris only hired me as their wedding photographer a few short months ago, with a wedding planned in May, I have loved every minute of getting to know these two and their love for each other. The wedding itself will be at St. Mary's Chapel in Moraga followed by an elegant reception at the Diablo Country Club.

Of course with a short contract, and still the desire for engagement photo's we had to act quickly… despite weather concerns. The day for this photoshoot is a day I would have normally rescheduled as the weather was crisp with a little wind… but I am so glad we pushed through, as the light was still magical and the moment still real. The results of some of my favorites are below…

Portraits by Shanti / Shanti Duprez / Half Moon Bay / Miramar Beach / Country Engagement / San Francisco

I want to get married again! Long Branch Saloon, Half Moon Bay, CA

Posted on April 24, 2012 | by Shanti

Yes, I said it! But not to anyone new… I think my husband and I could rock the Long Branch Saloon. Talk about a venue that covers it all. Kevin Palmer, the owner of Long Branch Saloon, has taken his passion to a new level. It is a picturesque, straight out of the movies, old western town feel nestled into the country side of the Half Moon Bay Coastline. He has done such a tasteful and artistic job of really bringing you back to the old days in a sweet and vintage sort of way. What I loved about the Long Branch Saloon is that you have a wedding that can be kept intimate but not confined… allowing for everyone to really enjoy the day. From bow in arrows, to miniature golf… to the old style gambling saloon complete with poker tables and roulette… if you are not a dancer, there is sure to be something for the young at heart to enjoy…. and if nothing else, kick back and enjoy the creation Mr. Palmer has pulled together… it truly is magnificent!

The couple, Vanessa and Jordan, also put their special touches on the day. From vintage wear to custom cocktails and games, this wedding was definitely a fun one!

Portraits by Shanti / Shanti Duprez / Half Moon Bay / Long Branch Saloon / Shabby Chic Wedding / Kevin Palmer / Old Western Wedding / Barn Wedding / Gambling Wedding / Vintage Wedding / Custom Wedding / Arata's

Love Birds: Mission District San Francisco Engagement Session

Posted on March 20, 2012 | by Shanti

I am so excited to be photographing Vanessa and Arturo's wedding in October. We first needed to capture their engagement portraits though, and Vanessa came in knowing exactly what she wanted! Her theme of the the wedding is love birds, her first date was at Beretta's Restaurant in the Mission part of San Francisco, and the style was to be garden like…. so we tackled this with a couple different locations to really bring in the feeling she wanted to get from this. From the restaurant, to Stowe Lake, with a little stop in between to find the street name that is his but soon will be their's it was a session full of fun and laughter and I really can't wait to get to know them even better. Portraits by Shanti / Shanti Duprez / October Wedding / Engagement Photography / Love Bird Engagement / Stowe Lake / Beretta's Restaurant / Mission District / San Francisco / Bay Area Engagement / Castillo St. kiss

Spring is here! Flower Fields in Half Moon Bay

Posted on March 14, 2012 | by Shanti

We have had an amazing “winter”, but now on to spring, and if there is one thing you can count on is the beautiful mustard flowers in full bloom. Don't blink, because its over within a week or two. If the flower fields are something you have been waiting for as a backdrop, then now is the time.

I think the wild flowers on this coastside is such a magical time. It really shine's a light on our coastal town in being so diverse in its beauty, not only do we have the oceans, but our magical hillside's and beautiful wild flower is any artists dream.

I have known this family since their oldest child wasn't even walking yet… I love what I do as I really get to grow with families, and be able to document each stage in their lives. This was a great window into this next phase of childhood. Portraits by Shanti / Shanti Duprez / Spring / Flower Field Photography / Mustard Flowers / Country / Family / Baby / Sibling / Half Moon Bay

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.

Staci

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!

Jonee