Shanti photographed our wedding at Hastings House in Half Moon Bay. She did a phenomenal job! She seemed to be everywhere at once, capturing both the brides, the guests, the musician, and everything in between - all the phases of the wedding: our private vow ceremony etc. We had a great time photographing the wedding, and she was very good at picking moments and angles that we would treasure forever! read more

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I have no words to describe the experience I had with Shanti. First off this review is long overdue (7 months) but I hired Shanti after a recommendation from our wedding planner and she did not disappoint. She is really sweet and does make a point to get to know the people that she is photographing. She came early on my wedding day and got all the photos I wanted, including a photo with my grandparents and all the grandchildren that my grandparents had wanted for years. I absolutely LOVED working with her and definitely plan to use her again when we do our one year anniversary photos. read more

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If you need eye-catching, stand-out headshots for your LinkedIn profile or marketing your business, Shanti is an excellent choice for quality portraits. I was a professional photographer years ago, so I've always been more comfortable behind the camera than in front of it. Because I developed such an eye for detail, I always felt extremely critical when making or editing portraits of myself. Therefore, I dreaded (and delayed) getting new headshots done. However, Shanti was amazing. She put me at ease and gave excellent direction on how to position my body in ways that looked flattering and natural. She also moved around as she shot, which enabled me to just relax while she captured a wide variety of compositions and subtle nuances. The next day, I had dozens of fantastic images that I could download from her website with no added costs. I'm very happy with my experience of working with Shanti and will absolutely hire her again. read more

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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. read more

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Shanti Duprez is an absolutely fantastic wedding photographer - so gracious, engaging, delightful to work with: we worked together on many weddings when I was in the business, and she was my first and only call when I got married. She was incredible to work with in all the best ways, and many years later I'm still giddy to see her gorgeous photos of my special day, full of authentic moments and joy where she not only beautifully captured the spectacular architecture and lighting of our historic venue, but did so so unobtrusively and masterfully that I continue to recommend her to friends and family seeking an ideal photographer for their own wedding days around the San Francisco Bay Area. read more

Shanti was wonderful to work with. She's local to Half Moon Bay, so she knows some beautiful, nearby locations to shoot that others may not even know exist. I really appreciated that Shanti provided us a timeline for our event when she sent the contract. This timeline included who, what, when, and where, so we were able to use this as the baseline for our day-of schedule. She had the wisdom to build in some buffer which prevented us from running late despite delays at the salon. Both Shanti and Shannon, her associate photographer, glow with compassion. They shuttled us around the different shooting locations, held bouquets when we needed our hands free, pulled people's hair out of their faces, held up my train to keep it from getting dirty, tidied up around us to make sure no messes made it into the shot, held everyone's sunglasses for them, and so much more. Shanti knows how to get people to smile genuinely and laugh spiritedly. (Our pictures of people laughing are really some of the best.) They helped us stay calm in the moments leading up to the ceremony. Most importantly, they memorialized our special day, and the photos turned out absolutely gorgeous. read more

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I must admit, this is extremely overdue! I was married May 2016... Shanti is absolutely amazing. She's totally down to earth and knows how to make you and everyone around you stunning. Since we were married in Half Moon Bay, she knew of the perfect spots to capture my wedding day pictures with my husband. We had a traditional Indian wedding and the colors in the locations she chose popped. There was a moment after the ceremony where my husband and I were going to take more intimate photos and the location was slightly crowded. So Shanti made a quick decision to change the location and we ended up in a field of flowers. It was perfect. read more

I cannot rave enough on how amazing Shanti is! I would give her 10 stars if I could! Shanti did our engagement photos and our wedding. She is so easy to work with and extremely flexible and responsive. I knew I was in good hands with her and did not have to stress at all about her getting the job done. She has a great eye for capturing the most beautiful photos. Shanti and her assistant were so amazing at blending into the background and capturing the moment. Half of the time I didn't even realize our photo was being taken. Her turnaround time for our engagement photos and wedding photos were only one week! So fast! I really couldn't be happier with our decision to use Shanti. We have the most amazing memories captured from our wedding day and I'm so glad she was a part of our journey. read more

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Shanti was our wedding photographer back in 2017 and was amazing. We were so happy with everything she did, thought she put into photos, making sure our requested pictures were captured, and after our wedding coordinator stumbled to control our wedding day Shanti took control of this situation and everything was perfect. Fast forward to 2020 and we connected again with Shanti to do our first professional family photo with our son. Again Shanti did not disappoint us as she was amazing again in her interactions with our son and capturing some of the most amazing family moments. I honestly cannot say enough good things about Shanti, you will not regret hiring her. I know we will be back read more

I was lucky enough to work with Shanti for my wedding, and I would absolutely recommend her to anyone whose looking for a professional, creative, and friendly photographer. Shanti had her work cut out for her: generally speaking, we are awkward in front of a camera. I am the master of stupid photo faces and my fellah is the king of closing his eyes just when the flash goes off. we are not exactly what you would call photogenic. But Shanti somehow captured all the moments that mattered, and we even look good in the photos! I would absolutely book Shanti again, she was a real joy to work with. read more

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Shanti is amazing. Her assistant, Shannon, is also amazing. I got married during Labor Day weekend this year, and though the weather was not ideal (super foggy with no visibility), Shanti and Shannon managed to get awesome shots. Everyone raved that they were joys to work with, and I'm totally stoked with our wedding photos. During preparation, Shanti was helpful, patient, and very competent. On the day of, they were very subtle and not in anyone's face. Shanti's style is very intimate, romantic, and equal parts traditional/romantic and fun/candid. She also did our engagement photos, which turned out beautiful. I completely recommend her. Thank you, Shanti! read more

Shanti is an amazing wedding photographer. she takes her time with her subjects and she spends almost the entire day at the ceremony. she photographed my wedding last year and then this year she photographed my sisters wedding. she loves what she does. she makes you feel very comfortable and at ease when capturing the moment. she is attentive and a genuine person with a great heart. she is a great person to have apart of your wedding day read more

I am starting a business and needed some photos of myself for the website. After looking around photos on my computer I realized I needed to see a professional to get some headshots. Facebook friends had posted Shanti's work and it looked really good so I decided to give her a call. Shanti is very efficient with her time. She spent about 15 minutes taking photos in various poses. Modeling is not my strong suit and Shanti was good at directing me, and helping me relax. I tend to feel self conscious when getting my photo taken. She even offered to drop off the photos at my office when she was finished with the editing. The photos are wonderful. I have a CD of about 20 different photos to choose from. Shanti dropped them off at my office in a few days. She is a consummate professional, photographer. My photos came out great, and cost less than I expected to pay for working with a pro. If you need professional photos, she is the one for you. read more

Hello! Shanti took my family portraits as well as some couples photos of me and my partner and I could not be happier with the results. Shanti is a true gem and such a wonderful person to work with. She puts you at ease in front of the camera and makes the entire shoot so easy and so much fun. All that and we absolutely loved the results. Gorgeous photos! Highly recommend! read more

Shanti is an amazing photographer with a passion that comes through in all of her photos. Within just minutes of meeting Shanti, her talent and personality won us over. My husband and I were lucky enough to have Shanti take our engagement & wedding photos and we could not be happier with how everything turned out. Shanti was extremely efficient and professional, every step of the way. On our wedding day Shanti dualed as a wedding planner, helping us stay on schedule and adjusting as needed to make sure things ran smoothly. Everyone in our wedding party absolutely loved Shanti and her assistant Shannon, and they even had tricks to make my 2 year old niece smile! Without being asked, Shanti and Shannon stayed about two hours longer than we planned, because the reception was still going strong and everyone was having so much fun! The candid photos from the end of the night are priceless. I cannot thank Shanti and Shannon enough for being so generous with their time & capturing those memorable moments. Words cannot express how grateful we are that Shanti was part of our wedding and we would recommend her a million times over!! Thank you Shanti! xo read more

We hired Shanti to photograph our wedding and couldn't have been happier with the whole experience and the photos. We only booked her for an hour and a half, but during that time she got so many shots in several different places so we have so many photos we love. She is such a warm friendly person and made it fun to pose for photos even though I usually don't like having my picture taken. She brought out our most genuine smiles and laughter which made the photos turn out so great. Our family all commented on how nice she was to work with and how great the photos turned out. read more

Shanti was everything we were looking for and more. The instant we met her, we knew she was the one. She was professional, artistic, yet affordable. I had looked at over five photographers in the San Francisco Bay Area and Shanti was my last and best. The rest I had considered were expensive, boring, and their photos seemed "staged". She shot our wedding in September. Not only did she take AMAZING photos, she actually helped in coordinating the day. Her work is beautiful, but her personality sets her apart from the the rest. She kept me calm on the big day and made taking photos fun. She was reliable and accommodating. Looking at my album, I know I made made the best possible choice. She captured every shot I could have dreamed of. Looking through my photos is like reliving the actual day. I would highly recommend Shanti and her team. read more

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 and 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! read more

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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! read more

Shanti was amazing. She did our engagement photos and wedding photos and my husband and I couldn't be happier. She is fun, warm, kind, and flexible. She listened to our preferences but also added her professional talent to create incredible shots. On my wedding day, she got every shot, still and candid, but was never obtrusive or in-my-face. I highly recommend her! read more

I can't express enough how wonderful it was to work with Shanti for our wedding. She's an excellent, creative photographer who brought out the best in everyone, even the least photogenic of us. She's also very responsive over email and quick to deliver our photos after our wedding. Her personality is really what makes her stand out. Her kindness and excitement not only made her incredibly easy to work with, but also made us feel comfortable at ease when she was on the other side of the lens. We had the best possible experience that we could have hoped for, and we were lucky to have Shanti as such a big part of our day! read more

Shanti was the photographer for our wedding, we couldn't have been more pleased with her professionalism and skill. Not only were her photographs beautiful, she was so good with the guests and children. I strongly recommend her to capture your spacial occasion. read more

We recently hired Shanti to photograph my sister's wedding and were delighted with the results. Her photos were beautiful, but we already expected that from seeing her previous work. She did a terrific job of getting her shots without inconveniencing the wedding party or guests, and was great at handling the (sometimes delicate) matter of setting up family/group shots so that everyone felt included. And of course, the images speak for themselves. Great experience. read more

I worked with Shanti to shoot some professional photos for my website when I was first starting my therapy practice. I had never taken professional photos before, and I was a little nervous, but Shanti quickly put me at ease. She is not only warm and approachable, but she has a fantastic eye for light and positioning. She provided suggestions and gentle directions that helped to create a number of fantastic images that were professional, but still...me. I couldn't have been more pleased with the images, and I feel that they set the mood for a website that has brought me a lot of business. Thank you, Shanti! read more

There aren't enough good words to say about Shanti. I am not a person that is comfortable in front of a camera, and she really took the time to listen to what I wanted for my wedding (wanted more fun, in the moment style of pictures, rather than just all posed). She is extremely easy to be around on the day of the event - helps you plan timing, and you honestly barely notice her when she's capturing the getting-ready moments. She gives the right amount of command of a situation with the flexibility to let things happen naturally, and the outcome was just spectacular. She's also incredible working with kids and getting them to look at the camera and stay in place - a true gift! Shanti and her assistant, Shannon, were simply incredible, and I'm so happy we went with them. The pictures are exactly what I was hoping for to capture a very memorable day. read more

I needed to update my LinkedIn profile picture and when I saw that Shanti was in my area and had great reviews here on Yelp, I gave her a call. She was flexible about scheduling and able to fit me in within a few days. Her kindness and warmth put me at ease and because of this we got some great photos. She had the digital photos (in both high and low resolution) to me the very next day and I have many from which to choose. I highly recommend Shanti and will use her again when the need arises. read more

My husband and I are from Massachusetts and were married on the beach in Half Moon Bay Ca. It was challenging to plan such an important event from so far away but Shanti lead us through the process and made our lives so much easier. She made great suggestions in regards to the location and we ended up in the perfect spot on the beach. We had so much fun with Shanti and her assistant Shannon. Shanti made us feel relaxed and we had such a blast. She is a true pro, I love her focus and enthusiasm. We feel so lucky that Shanti was part of our special day. The pictures are gorgeous. We LOVE them. Can't wait to renew our vows in 10 years or so. I hope Shanti is available!! Thank you Shanti! read more

Shanti is a fantastic photographer. We hired her a few years ago to do some family portraits. After the first session we couldn't decide on one that worked for us so she offered us a second sitting. We loved so many of the pictures it was hard to choose! We even bought a few from the first sitting! I have already recommended Shanti to friends. Hire her. You will not be disappointed! read more

I had the most memorable wedding thanks to shanti! She did such an outstanding job on catching those perfect moments at my wedding. She is fantastic with kids, she was very professional and she was never in the way. She also did some engagement pictures for us before the wedding that also turned out fabulous. Shanti makes you feel comfortable and relaxed when taking pictures which really helped because it totally showed in our pictures and they turned out great! Shanti was the best...thanks read more

It's been over a year since my husband and I got married, but we couldn't be more pleased with Shanti. We're so glad we went with her. She has a wonderful presence, a great eye for what makes a beautiful picture; in short, she is perfect. We loved working with her on our engagement and wedding photos. She listens to what you want, too, which is nice. Also, she doesn't have a giant ego like another photographer we initially talked to. Also, she is reasonably priced given the level of skill she brings. The package we chose included a matted print of our choice, which was also a nice choice, She also gives you the negatives of the images; she doesn't claim artistic ownership the way some folks do. Shanti is a bag of chips, and then some! Please book her; you won't be sorry. I plan to hit her up to photograph my family when we have wee little ones. Also, I'm hoping some of my friends get married soon so I can hopefully hang with Shanti again! read more

Shanti was the photographer for my daughter's wedding. She arrived early, took lots of beautiful pictures and made the day enjoyable for everyone involved. She took shots at a variety of locations within the venue all throughout the wedding without disrupting my daughter and her husband's ability to enjoy the day. I felt like every time I turned around, Shanti was photographing someone. We have so many pictures and will be able to relive this day every time we look at them. Thank you Shanti for helping to make my daughter's day so special! read more

Shanti was our photographer at our wedding four years ago. She was so fun and easy to work with. She took such great artistic photographs and we couldn't be happier with our album that she created. Recently she just took family photos of us with our two toddlers. Again, we were very pleased with all the photographs. Shanti was extremely energetic and loving with my little girls to get the best possible photos. read more

I contacted Shanti at the last minute to see if she would come and take pictures of my surprise engagement to my girlfriend at The Ritz Half Moon Bay. She was extremely kind and worked with me on all of the details regarding the engagement. When the day finally came, my flight from southern California was delayed which in turn made my arrival at The Ritz of 3pm turn into more like 4pm. When I showed up at the location of the engagement it was very windy and cold but sure enough Shanti was hiding by some bushes to capture our special moment. Not many photographers would put up with our delay let alone stand in the cold and windy outdoors while waiting. The pictures turned out amazing! I could be more impressed with Shanti's professionalism and attention to detail and will recommend her to everyone I know that needs a GREAT photographer! THANK YOU Shanti!!! read more

Can't say enough good things about Shanti, both as a photographer and as a person. From the initial meetings, she was kind enough to welcome us into her home to share with us some of her prior work as well as to get to know us better. That really paid off when it came time to do the photos, as my (now) wife and I could really act naturally and be comfortable around Shanti. She was also great in knowing our location so well (Half Moon Bay), and was able to suggest photo locations and back drops that were ideal based on current weather conditions and our interests. On the wedding day, everyone in our wedding party had positive things to say about Shanti and Shannon (her assistant). They were both great in keeping my nephew and ring bearer smiling and engaged throughout all the photos. I thought Shanti did a great job in moving quickly to capture all of the different family shots, but not move so quickly as to compromise the photo quality. Shanti balanced these interests expertly, and was able to help us get the shots we wanted while also keeping everyone in the wedding party happy - not always the easiest. Shanti was also a great resource to help us develop our day-of schedule to ensure we could get the shots we wanted without feeling too rushed throughout the day. After the wedding, Shanti was able to turn-around our photos in a short time frame. We were thrilled with how the photos turned out, and now have many great pictures and memories from our day. I would absolutely recommend Shanti to others who would like a fun, friendly and extreme capable photographer for their big event. Not only will you get great pictures, you will probably make a new friend in the process! Thanks, Shanti! read more

I was very fortunate to have Shanti photograph my wedding day. I just want to tell you that she is absolutely awesome to work with. She is so nice and positive and so easy to work with. She even made me look good in the pictures because I am not photogenic at all!!! Our pictures are beautiful that she took. She is quick and she takes the best pictures. Her work is absolutely beautiful. She gets things done during the wedding. She knows what photos to take and how to get everyone that needs to be in the pictures in the pictures. Not only did she do my wedding, she did my sister's wedding in July 2009. She was awesome there too as well. I was very lucky to be able to have her at my wedding in October of this year. She gets your proofs to you in less than two weeks. When you go see them she shows them to you in her beautiful studio on a TV screen. She is absolutely awesome in everything that she does. read more