Shefali has been our family's photographer since my maternity shoot and I can safely say I refuse to go to any other photographer! We have had her conduct 4 different sessions and each of them have given us timeless photos that we have plastered all over our home! Shefali is so patient and understanding, and her ability to make you feel relaxed during the shoot is amazing. Our most recent shoot involved a very upset toddler and a hyper doggo, and I left thinking we probably had no good shots, and lo and behold, Shefali yet again created a masterpiece! Thank you Shefali for sharing your talent with the world! read more

Just had an amazing experience for a family session with another photographer that reminded us to write this review. First session was great and photos were delivered promptly. Second session was fine, but took her months to get anything to us. She asked if she could get us these after two weeks because she was leaving town the next day. This turned into several months of waiting, lots of excuses or just not responding to emails. If you are expecting to use the photos for anything other than personal enjoyment, consider another photographer. When we finally got the photos, they were much less nice than her maternity session with us. Her contract stated that she would provide a few prints for late delivery. When we asked for those, she stopped responding to emails entirely and we gave up after a few months, just not worth the trouble. read more

When I was searching around for a San Francisco maternity photographer, I saw Shefali's IG feed, I knew instantly that she has to be the one to capture this amazing milestone in our life. Shefali was amazing to work with from the beginning to the end. When first reaching out to her, she was really clear on all pricing, questions I had, even the best dates to try to do the maternity shoot at. She is really thoughtful and helpful throughout the process, helping to give advice about locations and even outfits! She even helped give suggestions for what colors my husband should wear that would best compliment my dress. Our dream location in Sutro wasn't looking so great the day of the shoot, and Shefali was so flexible and offering so much advice on what to do and really keeping in touch with us to make sure we would end up with the photos we had envisioned! At our photoshoot, she was completely professional, easy to talk to, and gave such great and clear directions on poses (which is something I appreciated soooo much!!). The perfect, golden hour lighting photographs that I had envisioned in my mind were brought to life thanks to Shefali! The turnaround for our photos was amazing and we're both so happy with all of them and can't wait to work with Shefali in the future for printing and our future family shoots!! I definitely recommend her to all my friends if they are looking for a Bay Area family photographer, especially a San Francisco maternity photographer! read more

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If you are looking for a photographer who is easy to work with and will give you effortlessly beautiful pictures, she is your girl! Her aesthetic is timeless and I can't say enough good things about her! We scheduled a maternity and newborn photoshoot with her soon after we found out we were pregnant. She was quick to respond with the dates she had available and had several different locations to choose from. Leading up to the photoshoot she worked with me to help choose the perfect outfits for each shoot and answered any questions I had. Shefali was in touch with us the days leading up to the shoot and the day of to make sure the weather conditions were just right. She followed Covid protocols and had her mask on for the whole shoot while also maintaining her distance. During the shoot she was great at instructing us where to stand while still allowing the pictures to look natural. She knew the location very well which allowed the session to move along smoothly while timing each shot perfectly with the sunset. The end results speak for themselves! For our newborn shoot she was very respectful with any concerns we had in regards to Covid and once again wore a mask the whole time, maintained her distance, and took our lead with what we were comfortable with during the session. She was so patient while we calmed our newborn or positioned our dog to try and get the perfect shot. Leading up to this shoot she provided information about how to prepare for the day and had us take pictures around our house so she could plan the shoot around the lighting in each room. Overall it was an amazing experience and I can't wait to use her again when our little guy is older. Thanks for everything Shefali! read more

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Shefali is a magician and we will absolutely be hiring her again for future milestones. We hired her for an in home newborn shoot after our son was born and were SO IN LOVE with every image she captured. I really appreciated how prepared she was (sent a questionnaire in advance, brought swaddles, helped declutter), that she was comfortable with dogs, and provided guidance for how we should pose / position ourselves for the best outcomes. You will definitely not regret going with Shefali! read more

Shefali is one of a kind! Talented and fun to work with. She made our photography experience memorable and captured moments that we will remember and cherish forever. I especially loved how she is so good with kids and instantly makes it a fun time for them! My kiddos still remember her till this day! It was one of our dreams for her to photograph our family and I can't wait for another photoshoot with her again :) read more

OMG, I can't say enough about Shefali and the amazing work she produces! I was pretty bummed when our photo shoot ended up bring freezing and windy... I thought there was no way we would get any print-worthy photos back. BUT, Shefali worked her magic and our photos turned out amazing! I don't know how she did it, but the photos turned out stunning and we've received so many compliments on them. Not only does Shefali have the eye for incorporating the beautiful Bay Area scenery into the photos, but she's so kind and great to work with, she instantly makes you feel at ease, allowing your authenticity to come out in each photo. She's amazing and I'd highly recommend her to anyone looking for magazine worthy family photos. I can't wait to use her again sometime in the future! read more

We recently had the pleasure of doing an in home newborn shoot with Shefali. I pretty last minute realized I wanted to have these pictures and got so lucky she had one day open in the following two weeks. I snagged it up so quickly and the booking process was seamless. The day of she was awesome. My husband and I aren't the most photogenic people on the planet. We were so happy to have a photographer that put us at ease and helped stage us at every step. I could have sworn when we got the photos you would be able to tell how awkward we can be, lol! That didn't happen. The photos are absolutely stunning and we are SO pleased with them. We don't look awkward at all. She is truly a magician. We're so happy to have found her and are so happy with the investment we made to capture such a special time in our lives. read more

She is good. Like REALLY GOOD. Some people discover what they are really good at in life and rock it, and Shefali does just that! We had some newborn photos taken of our baby and plan to use her again before he is a year old. She really knows how to manipulate light and colors to make you look your best and capture babies in their best light. Highly recommend! read more

We had 2 family sessions done by Shefali, 2 years apart, and I couldn't be more pleased with our experience. Shefali was extremely professional right from the beginning. All expectations and pricing details were well laid out, and she stayed in close coordination (including helping us pick outfits!) right up until the day of the shoot. We had to end up reschedule our session a couple times due to some unavoidable circumstances, and Shefali was kind enough to accommodate us! I can't rave enough about the pictures. She was just SO patient with us and the kids, and gave us memories of a lifetime! I couldn't imagine having anyone else click our family's pictures, Shefali gave us an experience that went above and beyond. Highly, highly, highly recommended :) read more

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My fiancé had pointed out Shefali's work to me multiple times over the last several months, so I got the hint and new I needed her to capture our proposal. She was extremely responsive throughout the entire process and instrumental in helping me find the best spot that checked off all the boxes. On the day of, she actually arrived a couple hours early to scope out the location for lighting, weather, people, etc. This turned out to be extremely helpful as she was able to pick out the perfect spot prior to our arrival. The pictures she captured were priceless. The quality of both the pictures and service went above and beyond my already high expectations. Highly, highly recommend (unless it's on a day we want to use her in the future)! read more

She made the process so easy for us. She knew how to calm the baby down and was able to guide us with the process Our pictures came out amazing. We couldn't be happier. read more

Shefali was a pleasure to work with. I hired Shefali for family photos with our newborn-- even my husband enjoyed the shoot ;) The photos also turned out so lovely, we will be sticking with Shefali for our family photos in the future. read more

Thanks to Instagram for connecting us. Shefali has the eye, talent, and patience! Her work is absolutely stunning. We have a testy, sassy toddler and she was able to capture and get her to smile or laugh. Her vision in candid photo opps were absolutely perfect. From the lighting and setting, everything turned out stunning. She is also accommodating. Our original photo shoot day was rescheduled due to the rain, but she made sure we got our holiday photo shoot done. We cannot wait to have her photograph us again! read more

I got my newborn's photoshoot done with Shefali and they turned out much better than I had expected, considering the time that we spent to take the clicks. Because of covid, I had to reschedule my original in-home appointment and she was flexible with her schedule to set me-up with another date and an outdoor sunset session instead. Obviously, in-home sessions are way different than the one outdoors so I'm a little disappointed that I wasn't able to get the same kind of clicks that she's done before for other clients (I had hoped that the situation with social distancing had improved by then, but I couldn't wait otherwise my lo would no longer be little anymore!) It was my newborn's first day out in open air so it was a little uncomfortable for him to be out for too long. Overall, I wish I could have made the most of the 1.5 hour session that day because it was cold for my lo, bugs everywhere and due to covid we were unable to hang around amongst the crowd for more time or hike to a better spot. Also due to lack of time I couldn't get baby gown shopping done ahead of time, but Shefali was very responsive with her advice on clothes. Overall great experience and she's truly gifted! read more

Our experience with said photographer was nothing short of excellent. She reached out to me via social media and we made a really good connection off the batt. She's very easy to work with on a professional manner, she knows what she's doing and will help you with any decisions you have even when it comes to wardrobe and styling. We met in the late evening with 2 kids for our shoot, so it was already past their bedtime. She worked with our kids SO WELL, it made taking the photos very easy. She helped every time one would fuss just to make sure we were all "put together" still. Very encouraging and has a "go getter" sense. She knew what she was after in the sunset and times for best shots, I do not doubt her ability. We plan on having many more shoots with her in the near future. Our family really enjoyed the entire experience. Thanks again. Xo. read more

I recently had the opportunity to work with Shefali, and man were we in great hands! Not only am I a newbie mom, but had no idea where to start with what "I wanted" for this shoot. Amazingly, Shefali helped us every step of the way, even down to our waredrobe. I have a 7month old and Shefali was very kind and patience with my baby which I was so happy with. I can go on and on but to say the photos came out great, is a complete understatement. All in all, Shefali is a true and talented photographer and we thank her so much for capturing the happiness our baby has brought into our lives. read more

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Shefali did such an amazing job with our family photos. As a new mom, I wanted to make sure we got photos that really capture our little guys sweet personality, and Shefali went above and beyond my expectations. Not only are our photos beautiful, she was such a joy to work with! She has a true gift for highlighting natural beauty, and we are so thankful to have worked with her. I'm sure this will be the first of many :) read more

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Shefali was so awesome to work with! She captured some of my most treasured moments of my little family and I can't thank her enough! read more

I can't believe how amazing our family photos turned out! It was freezing cold at the time of our shoot that my 6 month old was tearing up and had snot running down her face, and our dog was just trying to do his own thing in search of sticks, that I wasn't prepared for how put together we all look! Shefali managed to capture my daughter's every smile and I'm 100% thrilled with every single photo! Can't wait to work with Shefali again! read more

Shefali is an amazing photographer. She produced some beautiful photos for our newborn shoot. Was very patient and kind with our all over the place toddler. Highly recommend her -- you will not be disappointed! read more

Shefali is amazing! We worked with her for our maternity and newborn shoot and she made both days so much fun (and the pictures were gorgeous). She also has endless patience with newborns and is quite possibly the best swaddler out there. Will definitely be working with her again! read more

I don't feel feminine and beautiful when I'm pregnant but wanted some photos as a family of 3 before #2 arrived. I really appreciated how Shefali helped me with wardrobe and photo concepts as we planned for my maternity shoot. Once I pushed past my own discomfort, Shefali created a magical world where it looked like I wasn't in pain or self consciousness, where my toddler wasn't crying and cold half the time, and the wind wasn't messing up my blow-out. We came away with more beautiful images than I even expected, truly capturing the unique moment in time in a way that I will treasure. Thank you, Shefali! read more

I have done a few photo shoots prior to working with Shefali, but once I worked with Shefali Parekh Photography all the rest seemed bland and gave very minimal effort. She's great and really pays attention to what you want and are looking for. She isn't afraid to give input when needed and also allowing you to take control, because they are your shoots. Most photographers don't care and just tell you to get in front of the camera. She is very positive and upbeat, so the energy is constant. She is also very efficient and has great interpersonal communicational skills. She will keep you updated about the location, time, acknowledge your needs, and get your photos to you, without you having to hunt her down. Highly recommend her for portraits, solo and family, or couples! read more

Amazing experience. Shefali was professional and great to work with. Very patient with our newborn and the photos are amazing. We are very happy with how the photos turned out and we recommend her to any family our couple looking for a wide variety of amazing professional photos. read more

Shefali was amazing throughout the entire process of our newborn shoot. From scheduling a date, to discussing what we were looking for, to the awesome shoot and getting photos back after! She was incredible with my older kids and was so patient with us when we needed to break for feedings. Our photos were everything I had hoped they would be and I would highly recommend her! She was wonderful! I'd give more stars if it were an option! read more

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I can't say enough good things about Shefali! I scheduled a maternity announcement shoot with her. She was organized leading up to the photo shoot and worked with me on a detailed questionnaire to understand exactly what I was looking for and provided styling options and advice for the shoot. The day of the shoot my husband and I felt very comfortable with her and she is easy to work with and personable. She had knowledge of the site where we took the photos and did a good job of directing us on how to pose and where to stand to make the most of the scenery. Most importantly, the photos came out absolutely stunning. I teared up when I saw them because they exceeded my already high expectations! Everyone who has seen them has commented on how beautiful they are. I am so happy I will have these memories forever, and hope we can work together again! read more

Just did a family photo shoot with Shefali and I am obsessed with our photos! They turned out even better than I imagined they would. It was hard for me to believe how an afternoon spent walking around under a tree in prickly weeds with two fussy one year olds could turn into such beautiful photos! I love her style of photography and she is so easy to work with. She advises you on everything from wardrobe to locations, and can provide as much or as little guidance as you need. We'll definitely be using her again in the future! read more

Shefali did an amazing job with our son's first birthday milestone shoot. The pics came out great and she was able to capture his most precious playful expressions. She is extremely talented and I highly recommend her, especially for unstaged, outdoor photos of your kids! Thanks Shefali! read more

Shefali did a wonderful job on our newborn / family session. She was super responsive and flexible in scheduling after my husband got sick and had to move the session. She was prompt the day of and super easy to work with. My 3 yr old son was acting pretty wild and Shefali was able to wrangle him in to get some great shots. I requested natural photos, not overly posed and she delivered! The light she uses and her style is so fresh and natural. I also thought her prices were reasonable, especially with how well the photos turned out. I will cherish these family photos forever! read more

Shefali did a wonderful job on our family portraits. The colors are just beautiful. The turnaround time for getting me the photos was incredibly fast and the photo session was a very easy experience. It was also very helpful that she told us what color pallet would work best for our location. Next time we are in need of photos, I will definitely give her a ring. read more

My wife and I were blown away with the level of professionalism, knowledge, and cheer Shefali brought to our photo shoots. We now have photos to cherish for the rest of our lives and couldn't be happier with how they turned out! read more

She is awesome. She has done pictures for my daughter it's too good the best part is she is so good with kids that they enjoy the photo shoot as of now best photo shoot we had. Thanks. read more

Shefali is great at using natural light to capture moment in a simple but elegant way. The newborn photos she did for our family are beautiful and natural, exactly the way I like it. And the whole experience was easy, because I like the fact there is no fixed amount of prints added to the package, and we have the freedom to choose any or none when we need. read more

My family and I did a home visit with Shefali and it was wonderful. She was professional, easy going and was great with our kids. Even with a super hyper 4 year old, she was able to capture some beautiful shots. I am so happy that I chose to work with her and I will absolutely work with her again! read more

Love her work!!! When we messaged Shefali she responded back quickly and was able to set up a date right away. She was so was easy to work with and very personable! The two locations we shot at required quite a bit of walking, but she never complained. She kept the excitement going and was only focused on getting us the best shots. My Fiancé and I are very pleased with her professionalism and quality of work. Thank you again Shefali! read more

We worked with Shefali for maternity and newborn photos and cannot say enough good things about our experience! From our initial inquiry she was responsive and professional. She offered multiple location options and provided styling suggestions for both photo sessions and helped narrow down options. Shefali was incredibly calm and patient during the newborn session, even when our dog wasn't cooperating or our baby was fussy. She was able to capture so many special moments that we will cherish forever. We will definitely be using her in the future for family photos and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a maternity/newborn/family photographer - she is the best! read more

Shefali is an absolute gem! She was flexible with the unpredictable weather/fires. Professional and very helpful with directing our family to optimize the MOST beautiful photos that we will treasure forever. This girl knows what she's doing! Any family would be blessed to have the opportunity to work with her. read more

Great experience with Shefali for our holiday photos. Our 16 mo old daughter had a meltdown and she was patient as we worked to get a smile. I was worried whether we would get a decent photo, and instead we got many that I loved! She definitely has a great eye and did a great job capturing our little family. read more

Shefali is wonderful at what she does and I highly recommend her! My husband and I contacted her for newborn photos and she was very responsive, organized, and easy to work with throughout the entire process. Baby arrived a week after his due date and Shefali was accommodating in rescheduling to another date. Once the big day arrived, baby was fussy and not wanting to pose. Shefali was extremely patient each time I needed to nurse, change a diaper, or just calm baby down. It definitely takes a certain personality to photograph newborns and Shefali has it! read more