Photographer’s Blog – Page 18 – Shanti Duprez Fine Portrait Photography

Love and life

Posted on July 13, 2011 | by Shanti

This is the story of Rosario and William. I have had one of those moments again…. One of those moments when I am so thankful to have gotten to know this couple and honored to be apart of such an amazing day. I typically feel that way about all the weddings I get to capture, but there was something unique about this couple, something that touched me deeper than normal. It might have been his quirky and fun sense of humor, or her impeccable eye for detail and order (kindergarten teacher will do that to you)… but all in all, I think it was their love for each other. These two have been in love since high school, and still, 11 years later radiate such zest for life and each other. You can truly visualize these two growing old together and still being the best of friends and madly in love.

The wedding was at St. Charles Catholic Church in San Carlos and the Reception at Poplar Creek in San Mateo. What I also loved about this day is that it was all about family. Which I know, most weddings are… but Rosario is one of 6 kids and Will is one of five… and not a single family member wasn’t there in which they weren’t giving it 110% to make this the most special day of their lives. Rosario and Will bring light into everyone’s life with his wit and her gentle smile, you can’t help but fall in love with the both of them. Congrats you two! Portraits by Shanti / Shanti Duprez / Embassy Suites / St. Charles Catholic Church / San Carlos / Poplar Creek / San Mateo

Through sickness and in health, through goodtimes and in bad…

Posted on June 6, 2011 | by Shanti

This is Lauren and Ron's special day. A day they have been planning and dreaming of for a year now. So when the bridal store called Lauren to say her dress is in, her excitement soon turned to grief as she realized they had ordered the wrong dress… with only a month to go before her wedding, she quickly got over it and in the end looked stunning in the dress that was meant to be. To make matters worse, I have never photographed a day where the bride felt as horrible as she did (she looked beautiful though, you'd never know). At one point through our fun love bird shots at Stanford, she was forced to sit it out and catch her breath, this taking the tone for her entire day. Thus, not enjoying to its fullest capacitiy, the day she had planned for a year. But again, she chose to smile her way through it, radiated beauty from what ever strength she had left and carried on. And lastly, who would have thunk a May wedding would lead to such cold and windy temperatures…. so windy, that the custom framed Ketubah blew down three times and shattered the frame in the ceremony, without anyone blinking an eye.

So many things to go wrong for a day that was so right. Because even after all these “obstacles”, Lauren and Ron's love was glowing more than ever that day. Through sickness and in health, through good times and in bad…. Congratulations Lauren… this is one time I am glad the pictures don't tell the story, because you would never know that you weren't in the dress you intended, feeling as horrible as you did, on such a cold day!

Portraits by Shanti / Shanti Duprez / Stanford / Marriot / San Mateo / Jewish Wedding

It was meant to be…

Posted on March 14, 2011 | by Shanti

This is the engagement session of JR and Sasha. I was supposed to meet JR and Sasha earlier this year at his sisters wedding. Tragically, Jason, his sisters fiance, passed suddenly, and the wedding never happened they way it should have.

I had the pleasure of capturing Lindsay and Jason's engagement session… we had such a fabulous time, never expecting how precious this day would be. (scroll down on the second page of my blog, and you can view their engagement session as well) My heart still ache's for what should have been a happy ending. The day of their engagement session will forever be engraved in my heart and memory, as well as Lindsays, I'm sure. Lindsay wanted to give her brother the same cherished moment. So she contacted me to capture JR and Sasha's love… and what a love it is. Thank you Lindsay for giving me another chance to meet your brother and his beautiful fiance. We had such a great time and I never laughed so much during a shoot.

What and incredible gift you gave me, as your brother and Sasha were a joy to meet… but also, its a reminder to all of us to cherish and document every moment possible.

Portraits by Shanti / Shanti Duprez / Engagement / Enchanted Forest / Fitzgerald Marine Reserve

My Lily's Family

Posted on February 18, 2011 | by Shanti

Meet Lily. She is my daughters best friend in life. Yes, they are only 4.5, but I have never witnessed, nor felt so blessed to be apart of a friendship that is so endearing. Where ever this friendship may take them, I am so glad Lily is in our lives.

I've wanted to capture their family for so long now, as I really see my shy little Lily blossom and glow when she is around her family. She is always so sweet and gentle, but incredibly soft spoken and shy… until you get her around her family:)

So yes, its another beach session… I have to admit, I do it well 🙂 I love this family… Thanks Conaghans!

Portraits by Shanti / Shanti Duprez / Half Moon Bay / Roosevelt Beach / Sunset / Family Portraits

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!

Andrea

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.

Anya