Nupur is awesome! I came to know about her though a close friend who had recently done her maternity shoot with Polka Dots Photography. To start with, she was very accommodating with our needs, travel time, pricing and just overall flexible around schedule and setting up the shoot. We discussed ideas before the shoot and had numerous message exchange for different poses, styling, hair and makeup. She also drove all the way to Santa Clara for shooting at the spot we picked, which was very generous of her. There are a couple things that are critical for a photoshoot especially one involving a small puppy - comfort, ideas, familiarity and patience. Nupur is exceptional in all these aspects! She also has a great personality which helped us have fun during the shoot instead of 'posing' to get the right angle and expression. My husband is bit camera shy and our small dog is difficult to manage but when we saw the final photographs they were nothing short of magic. We had our pick of 7 amongst the numerous marvelous shots she captured, but she went ahead and provided us few extras which was an awesome gesture. We can't thank her enough for capturing all these precious moments with our furry child and new guest due to arrive soon :) read more

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BOOK HER NOW. Oh my god. Nupur is not only an amazing photographer behind the camera, but she is also an incredibly sweet and respectful person without the camera. Since the first moment I contacted her, she has been super tentative, responsive, and patient with all my questions and input. I wanted to try something new and different that I hadn't seen in her portfolio before and she was not only game but was extremely excited and kind about everything. Even before the shoot, we talked on the phone to discuss themes, we texted about different angles, lighting, mood, locations, and wardrobe. I have had many photo shoots (engagement, wedding, individual/family/professional portraits etc) with different photographers, and Nurpur is BY FAR the best in collaboration. We never felt like our ideas were sub par, in fact, every pose or photo that I had selected for inspiration, we actually worked to recreate each look in our own way! We basically fed off each other's creativity and ideas and turn a commercial event into stunning photographic art! She was never pushy and always listening to understand what we wanted and worked VERY hard to get us nothing short of perfection. She's so talented at capturing the types and kinds of photos we wanted that even the unedited, straight off the camera pictures with the silhouetted looks were near perfect! I am just beyond ecstatic with our experience and seriously COULD NOT HAVE ASKED FOR MORE. The final photos were just jaw dropping and they are exactly as I had imagined and hoped for them to be. We are so grateful and thankful we found Nurpur to help us document this next chapter in our lives. Helped me feel beautiful and gorgeous in this scary, new, stage of pregnancy. And most of all, helped me capture a truly personal and unique set of photos that represent the multiple aspects of my cultural identities. read more

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We had a great experience with Nupur for our couple pre-wedding photo shoot ! She was very professional, knew exact locations ideal for good light, and overall amazing photos. 5 star rating for her ! Regards, Chinmay read more

We did a cake smash for my lil ones 1st bday. Napur is very professional and was quick to get my little ones pics even through 3 dress changes! I wish we could have had a change in back ground as you would have more options if you were to do it in a studio but it wasn't that big a deal. Napur works out of her home but there's plenty of space and my little one was comfortable enough. The cake which we got from a bakery didn't come out a good color I would give this review 5 stars as a good editor can manipulate colors well in photo shop. But the quality of pics are beautiful and that's most important. Overall we were very happy Napur was very good and quick about getting many great posses. read more

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We did a smash cake session with Nupur. Her price is very reasonable and she was very easy to communicate. Not only is she a great photographer she is warm and loves her job with passion. My Daughter has stranger anxiety and i was prepared for a long session but Nupur had such a great vibe we finished faster then expected and my daughter was all SMILES the entire time. She didnt cry and made us parents so proud of her. Nupur had the props ready once we arrived and she was patience and let us have different change of clothes. You do have to provide the cake (allergy reasons) but the rest Nupur will handle it. I loved her simple but yet super CUTE ideas and im so excited to have these printed next week for her big 1st birthday party. I will definitely be booking her again for future sessions. Happy customer! read more

Thank you Nupur for capturing our precious moments of life. Nupur did a maternity shoot for us. We were running late on the date of the shoot but she did manage to capture all the moments beautifully in such a short time. The photos are amazing. I can't believe looking at the pictures that it was me :). You have a talent to bring life to the photos. We would definitely recommend Polka Dots and Nupur for capturing your best moments. read more

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We did a cake smash photo shoot for our boy. We had peasant experience right from setting up the appointment until we received the pics. Nupur responded to our request pretty quickly and she shared every minute detail regarding the shoot like what to expect during the shoot and what all bring for the shoot. She also shared some very useful links for the outfit. She was also very open to any ideas we had and discussed ideas with us on phone before we setup the appointment. On the day of the shoot we were running a little late but she was very kind to accommodate us. We though she would rush through the shoot as we were late but she did not rush. Our son was sleeping when we reached for the shoot so she utilized that time to discuss the backdrop. She also accepted our request to make some last minute changes. Nupur was so good that we did not even come to know when the photoshoot ended. The shoot was completed in a very playful environment. She made our boy comfortable. We did 2 dress changes and she also did 2 different backdrops for the different outfits. She is extremely professional and delivered the pics on the day she promised. I would definitely recommend her as she is the most humble, kind person we have worked with. She is not only a very good person but an extremely talented photographer. read more

I badly wanted a pregnancy photo shoot for my second baby. My first one is an active and an energetic child. I approached Nupur for taking my pics and stressed on the pics with my first one kissing my bump. Nupur did an exceptional job of taking awesome pictures in 30 mins!! She chose a near by park and sunset time for brightness and natural light. She was very considerate with my first one and his pics came out the best in the lot. She is a great photographer, more importantly, she is very patient with everyone. Highly recommend her to anyone who wants to take candid pictures. Go with her and you can save several hundred dollars. read more

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We did a cake smash session for our nephew with Nupur. Nupur was very responsive to all our questions and was even able to set up a theme at the very last moment. She readily accepted our request to accommodate few family pictures as well. She is a very cheerful person and loves to try different ideas during the session. It was fun working with her. I would surely consider her in future. read more

Nupur is the works ! We found her on yelp and decided to go with her for our maternity photoshoot, based on her 5 star reviews. From the moment we sent a request for the quote to the delivery of the edited photos, she has been phenomenal in every aspect. She was very prompt in her responses to all our questions , both pre and post the actual shoot. She had the exact location in mind based on our requirements and we couldn't have been happier ! She was perfectly on time for the shoot and even got some of her own props on the day of the shoot. She has an amazing eye for detail and suggested many awesome poses for capturing our emotions wonderfully. Also, she sent the whole set of captured pictures almost immediately after the shoot, and the edited set of pics is simply phe-no-me-nal ! We strongly recommend Nupur and Polka Dots Photography for your next event . read more

We used Nupur's services for my maternity photoshoot. Before the photoshoot, she offered good tips on makeup and dress selection. She was friendly,patient and accommodated all of our personalized props in the photoshoot. We took a look at the raw pictures, and even those looked good (especially the posture and expression). And we are looking forward to the final edited photos :) read more

Nupur is very professional and responsive to the customer needs. She never did a wedding before, but she took on the challenge of fulfilling our request of a wedding reception and ceremony. She was even very kind to throw in pre-wedding photos at Laguna Beach. She has a lot of enthusiasm and passion for what she does, which results the in quality of the photos and editing that she does. In addition, we got our photos in a very fast nature, which is remarkable since she still has a demanding full-time job and family duties. I highly recommend Nupur for any special event. read more

We had such a wonderful experience with Nupur for our Maternity shoot. She takes stunning pictures, has a keen eye for postures, angles, lighting, even gave us a make up and dress up crash course including useful tips on what props to get and what would look good and what not! She was there right on time for the photoshoot and even got along her own set of props, at a Venue she suggested. She encouraged us to be natural and captured some genuinely heart warming moments especially with our nervous dog, making him feel comfortable around her. She always has a smile and is enthusiastic. The pics were edited and handed to us pretty quickly. My wife and I are very happy with the experience and pictures and would highly recommend her services. read more

So happy that we chose Nupur to do our daughter's 1st birthday cake smash photoshoot! When we arrived at her studio, the setting (backdrop/props/lighting) was just *perfect* and so tastefully chosen to go with our daughter's outfit and cake. Nupur was super patient and deft throughout the session that lasted ~30min (my daughter was surprisingly cooperative). And then in 2 weeks, we had such amazing pictures of our 1yo! Really classy and cute camera angles and post-processing. Thank you Nupur! read more

We asked Nupur to click pictures for our son's first birthday. We were left in total awe of Nupur's selection of location and outfits suggestions. Best thing about her is she knows what she's doing and result is amazing set of pictures to be treasured for a lifetime. We are so much in love with our son's pictures and would recommend Nupur to everyone. read more

We did a maternity photoshoot with Nupur and she was great! She helped us choose the location and outfits as well. She is very easy going, friendly and an amazing photographer. We wanted a causal photoshoot, she understood our requirements and helped with the poses accordingly. She got some props along and took pics with our props as well. We enjoyed shooting with her and looking forward to do another with our little one! read more

Our family of 3 (Husband, 4yo and i) were looking for a photographer to get annual portraits done and found Nupur at Polka Dots Photography. She is talented, professional and genuinely cares about her clients is the least I can say about her. She's quick to respond to enquiries, so scheduling a session with her was easy. A week before our scheduled session, she reached out with questions on what colors we plan to wear, location of shoot, quality of light at the location etc. Based on our responses she did some research and came by with suggestions, which I'm glad we went with. Throughout she was constantly planning and communicating every single detail like what to wear, what accessories we'd like for the shoot, etc. The day of the shoot, we saw Nupur in her element! She had great ideas for solo pictures for each one in the family, us as a couple etc. I was impressed by her use of accessories and ability to bring out the best smiles and expressions in her clients. Nupur took some of the best pictures (yet!) of my 4 yo who pretty ignores the camera all the time. The entire family loved the session with Nupur and we'd definitely go back next year for another set of pictures! read more

We contacted Nupur for our maternity photoshoot session . She instantly made us very comfortable during our shoot. She had lot of ideas for different poses and settings. She had a very bubbly and happy attitude and encouraged us to pose very naturally. We wanted our shoot in fall colors and her choice of venue made that possible and we did an amazing shoot in vasona park. I would recommend her if you're looking for maternity photographer! read more

I am very happy with my daughter's 1st birthday cake smash photos. Nupur has given us great memories to remember forever. Nupur guided me from the beginning where to get cake smash dress and what type of cake goes well with the dress I picked. I was impressed with Nupur after our first phone conversation over phone before the shoot, she is very professional and explained me in details, what's needed for photo session and where not to spend too much money. My daughter was very cranky and didn't cooperate during photo session, Nupur showed great patience and she knows how to get baby's attention. My daughter posed for photos without crying just for 5min, Nupur managed to click beautiful photos in this 5min time slot. Thank you Nupur. read more

We did a maternity photo shoot with Nupur and she was simply amazing! She let us pick the location we liked and arrived right on time. She is very friendly,great to talk to and an amazing photographer. She didn't make it seem like a posed photo session and took a lot of pics candidly. She got along nice props and also at our request took pics with all the props we had too! She was very patient and even waited for the sunlight to subside in certain places to get good shots. She gave us a good number of edited photos with all the ones we liked. We totally enjoyed shooting with her and looking forward to doing it again with our little one! read more

We had such a great experience with Nupur for the photo shoot. We let her select the location and we totally loved the location and all the pictures came out very well. She has a very good eye for lighting, postures and offered very good tips on dress selection. She came on time and was super efficient in finishing the shoot on time. She also has the knack of getting the best facial expressions and smile from kids. Overall I would highly recommend her service and we all had a great time and we are enjoying the photos! Keep up the great job Nupur! read more

Amazing work! Nupur made our maternity photoshoot really special! Recommend 100%

I had a maternity photo shoot last weekend and it was pretty good. There was no absence of energy from Nupur. My husband and I were little slow but one thing I liked, she didn't asked to rush at any point. We don't have the pictures yet but I am sure they will be just as good. I for sure, recommend her. read more

Nupur was recommended by a friend of ours. We are very impressed by her photography and would definitely recommend to anyone who is looking for a good photographer. She did maternity photography for us. In addition to being a very good photographer, she was also very accommodating to our schedules and suggestions. We, including our 7 yr old, felt very comfortable even though this was the first outdoor photo session. The results were just awesome! Again, I highly recommend Polka Dots. read more

This is my first photo shoot. I was looking to do a cake smash for my 1 year old and contacted many people. I'm glad that I found Nupur. She is amazing. We were delayed with our cake at the time of the photo shoot and Nupur was very understanding, she didn't hurry us. She was so patient and gave plenty of time for the baby play around and she also played and entertained my son throughout the photo shoot . She captured very unique & Natural expressions which was truly amazing.She also did a collage for my photo frame which was very beautiful. My whole family loved her work. She had our pet "Cookie" to join in the shoot which turned out to be the best thing. read more

Maternity If you thought wedding photography was difficult both for the photographer and the bride and the groom, wait till you reach the next stage, the maternity pictures! Nupur had clearly told me when the ideal time for a Maternity shoot is, it should neither be too early (Mom to be's tummy needs to be shown), nor too late (as Mom to be might not be able to withstand a long shoot). And believe me when I say she was on the dot with the timing (I was in my 33rd week), as I was extremely comfortable during the shoot and was not too tired even after the shoot. And my boy decided to show up just a few weeks after! Apart from perfect timing of the shoot, Nupur was also crystal clear about what she wanted in terms of the time of the day and location. She chose a location that was literally next door to our house. But right from the details of the cloud cover to what time slot we had before it got too bright for nice pictures, Nupur was extrememly precise. I think she is a better weather predictor than many of our weather stations! We got to the shoot at a comfortable morning time of around 830am, when the cloud cover was just perfect with sufficient lighting. Nupur brought a bunch of props for our shoot but had also asked us a lot in advance as to what we wanted in terms of specific themes during the photoshoot and any special props we were interested in. With such elaborate preparations in place, the overall shoot was completed well within the time frame she had given us and just in time before the clouds started clearing up. With Nupur we never felt that we were dealing with a photographer, but rather felt like having a good time with a close friend, as she is probably the most friendly person with an omnipresent smile on her. So both my husband and I had a fun time and even my husband who hates posing for picture (like most men, I guess :P) had a gala time. Within a few days of the shoot we got the pictures, both the originals and the ones she had worked on. The pictures quality was top notch and it turned out much better than what we had expected. Simply speaking Nupur won us over with her unique blend of creativity, professionalism and friendliness! We highly recommend Nupur for any of your photography needs. read more

Nupur was a pleasure to work with. She made my wife's maternity shoot a wonderful and special experience. Her choice of location for taking pictures and her suggestions for outfit and casual poses were simple and great. The whole experience felt like working with a friend who is taking amazing pictures of you and your family rather than working with a professional photographer who you met for the first time. She made sure both me and my wife were very involved in the shoot throughout. She let us chose good pictures that we liked and processed them for us in time. The quality of the photos were super good. Overall I would recommend Nupur and Polka dots photography for anyone looking for a memorable maternity shoot in the bay area. read more

With Nupur it's not just the quality of the work that speaks volume, it's also the creativity, fun and style that is visible in each and every photograph of ours. We wanted to do a photoshoot with our four legged son- a golden retriever and thought it may not be as easy. But guess what, Nupur is an animal whisperer!! She has an amazing eye for composition and very swift in capturing great moments with ease! It's a joy working with Nupur and you can see her passion come to life during the shoot! read more

Nupur did an awesome job capturing some of the memorable moments of our life! We decided on Nupur for maternity photo session based on yelp reviews and we never regretted. She is friendly, jovial and fun to work with. It was good to see how she engaged our shy 4 year old daughter to pose for the pictures and she made all of us feel comfortable. Nupur also had great advice when I asked about outfit and changing the outfit in between photoshoot. She did accommodate and plan accordingly for changing the outfit. We couldn't be happier with how our photos turned out to be. I highly recommend Nupur to anyone looking for Maternity Photoshoot. She is professional, easy to work, she is great with kids and the moments she captured are truly outstanding. She is quick during photoshoot, transitioning from one pose to other while keeping us engaged and making us feel comfortable. read more

This is a long overdue review for Nupur's awesome photography services! I got in touch with her over the summer'18 to request a "Mommy and son" session as a gift to myself for Mothers day. She was rushing out on an impending vacation but managed to squeeze my session in on short notice. (She truly cares about her clients and valued my sentiment around the mothers day gift). I had zero idea on what I wanted from the session/where to shoot etc and blindly told her I will just follow your recommendations. On the day of the shoot, when my son and I met Nupur, we both instantly felt comfortable. I am usually super awkward around people I don't know and I did not feel that inhibition at all with Nupur. She put me and my son at ease within minutes of introductions. She quickly asked me what I wanted out of the shoot and when she realized 2 mins in I had no clue :) , she backed off and what followed was an hour of just chatting and natural photography. When I went home later that night, I was wishing I had been more thoughtful and set clear expectations on what I wanted from the photo shoot. To be honest, I was nervous on how the pictures would turn out. But when I saw the pictures from Nupur , I was just blown away. The clarity of the images, the candid shots completely surpassed my expectations. I was beyond elated and am now truly a fan! The grandparents were so thrilled to received some amazingly " in his elements" pictures of my son! Everyone was "wowing" on the beautiful captures! I look forward to continuing to work with Nupur! read more

I highly recommend Nupur, she did a fantastic job with my son's Cake Smash photo shoot! Nupur's son and my son were born one day apart, and she suggested we do a Cake smash similar to her son's when we were visiting the Bay area last December. She was very creative with the props and ideas for the pictures, and made the experience a fun and memorable one for all of us! She sent us the finished album the very next day, and it came out even better than I had imagined! She is a thorough professional, and skilled artist! Thanks so much Nupur! read more

Nupur was simply amazing with our 9mo baby & family photo shoot. She suggested a great outdoor spot for the shoot with ample green space and natural light. She gave us lot of ideas for props and baby clothes which in turn came out stunning in the pictures. She was a thorough professional and she reached the shoot spot way in advance to decide on the best areas. Lot of candid and posed shots were taken with so much ease and she made us really comfortable during the entire session. Her creativity for poses both solo and with the baby was awesome. As promised by her, the turn around time for the pictures was bang on. The pictures were absolutely stunning and we have been receiving so many compliments from friends and families till date. I would say it's definitely more bang for the buck spent on the photoshoot. Our family loved the entire shooting experience and we are eagerly waiting for the next baby photo session with Polka Dots. Thanks to Nupur for creating these wonderful memories and I would definitely recommend Polka Dots Photography. read more

My wife and I had used Nupur's services for my wife's maternity shoot and were really impressed with her skills and attitude. So it was a no brainer for us to choose her again as our photographer when our son was born and my wife wanted to take some new born pictures. Now if I was weary of a maternity photo session with a wife in her third trimester, I was a nervous wreck thinking about posing my new born son (just over a month old) for pictures. To deal with a new born or more precisely with a new born's parents who might be too nervous for a photoshoot, you need a friendly person who understands your predicament. Nupur is exactly that as she herself is a mom and more than that she loves what she is doing. You can clearly see this radiating in her work. She was in no hurry to take pictures to suite my nervousness, but also made it a point to calm my nerves every now and then. She nailed it with her suggestion of the right time for a new born photography session, that is when the baby is not too grown up and also the exact time of the day. She asked us to bring him right after he started falling asleep. During the shoot itself, Nupur with her elaborate set of props and set ups was well prepared and wasted no time. With a nervous father like me, Nupur dint even flinch an eye and completed the shoot just in time. My son woke up towards the end of the shoot to even give us an opportunity for a few clicks with his eyes open. The pictures turned out to be great and were delivered on time. Most of the pictures are hanging on our walls and are a testament to Nupur's exceptional creative talent and a proof to the quality of work one can produce when ones heart is in it completely. The following is from my son... "Nupur, I already know that I am cute, but thanks for making even more cuter :P". We highly recommend Nupur and thanks to her, we have some great memories etched in digital ink of our son's first few days in this world! read more

Awesome experience from start to finish. Nupur prepped us on what to expect before the photo shoot. During the shoot, she was very warm and friendly which made the entire family open up and be ourselves and have fun. After the shoot, she provided timely updates and provided guidance on the pictures to frame etc. Overall, I would highly recommend her for anyone looking for family photo shoot. read more

This was BY FAR the best photo shoot experience for our family. After having a disappointed occurrence with a different photographer, we contacted Nupur and she happily accommodate us on a short notice. She is professional, friendly and excellent photographer. Understood our requirement as well as provided wonderful suggestions. It was a challenge to have our 3 year old pose for the pictures , but she did a tremendous job capturing him in his natural element. Highly recommend Polka Dots Photography to anyone that's looking for a great photographer. read more

We did our maternity and new born photo shoot with Polka Dots photography and couldn't have been happier. Nupur is super easy to work with and very accommodative of our needs and suggestions. As a toddler, it is very hard to get my older son to look at the camera leave along posing for pictures. Nupur instantly bonded with him and was able to capture some fantastic shots! Her choice of locations is great too. She times the shoots at the perfect day/time and is always ready to work around our schedule. She makes the best use of the place and props around. The results are just wonderful! I highly recommend Polka Dots to anyone looking for a quality photo shoot in a stress free setting! read more

Friendly, relaxed and fun is how I would describe our experience with Nupur. She did my baby's 1st year Cake smash photoshoot, and it was a lot of fun. She gave us clear instructions on what to get and prepared us in advance. Once we got there she made sure our baby was comfortable and started the shoot immediately before they baby got antsy. She included the family in the photoshoot and recommended some fun poses. She was really quick with capturing precious moments and I can't wait for the final photos. Loved working with her. Would recommend her %! read more

We used Nupur @ polka dots to capture our son's first birthday cake smash pictures. Not only was she very good at what she did but she was also very quick and professional in giving us the pictures! She gave me her input wrt colors, themes and props that have plenty of possibilities to capture my little one's moments. I was worried my son would be cranky and tired..esp since photographers may take a while to get the perfect shots, but my lo warmed up to her very easily and she was really good about getting the shots she needed fast. We were really happy with the pictures that it was so hard to decide which ones we wanted printed:D Definitely going back to Nupur for future portrait needs. read more

A friend of our's recommended Nupur for our son's cake smash photo session. Without a second thought i called Nupur right away after having looked at their son's. She was very cooperative in changing the dates and time as per our request which was not just once. On the day of the photo session though my son did not cooperate as expected, she was patient enough and tried her best to get my son in the mood and somehow managed to provide quiet a few extra ordinary pictures which we weren't expecting considering how the session went. I strongly recommend her if you are looking for some nice photos to be shot. read more

This is the first time I have ever tried out a professional photo session and I was completely satisfied with Nupur. And more so because she was very clam and patient with my 19 month old toddler. I was concerned if we will be able to get any photos at all with my son running around but the photos came out beautifully. Nupur has done her job beautifully leaving us with the harder part of selecting a few from the lot. I would highly recommend choosing Nupur if you want a very friendly, helpful and brilliant photographer. read more