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Nirav is present, he is truthful, he is generous, and there’s a calm that literally lives in his photos.
Sitting to write this review is a joyful challenge. I have been at a loss at how to fully capture our experience with Nirav through the course of our wedding planning. The emotion is so present, that my eyes become teary as I reflect on our experience. But there is also lightness as I think about the hilarious fun moments that we shared with Nirav and those amazing moments that he captured.
There was a moment during our cultural engagement ceremony when my husband’s almost three year old nephew was lazily strolling past us in the ceremony tent. My mother, who was sitting close to me, reached out to his exposed tummy and gave him a little pinch. He immediately exhorted her with a “stop it” and kept on his way to gaze at the object of his affection, a young family friend. We of course were laughing at his swagger and wit. It was a moment that I repeated many times to friends and a memory that stands out. Well I was gobsmacked GOBSMACKED that the entire interaction had been captured in the photos. I couldn’t even believe it. This moment that maybe was all of 5 seconds was immortalized. And that is what is so amazing about Nirav. There are layers to his photos. Each viewing is a different experience… noticing the Hollywood sign fuzzily in the background…seeing an interaction between friends that I hadn’t previously noticed…seeing a picture of an outside wall of my mom’s house that is a quiet reflection of our immigrant family’s American dream. Nirav’s photos tell the stories of your wedding, but his gift is his ability to capture the narrative about everything else- friendships, relationships, pride, achievement, resilience. Those are all of the things that I see and feel when I look at photos of our wedding weekend. Upon viewing the photos for the first time, my mom just kept on saying, wow…wow…wow. She was in awe, she was speechless and she said something that resonated so deeply for me I had to write it down. Of the photos she said, “the ‘silence’ is penetrating…I don’t know what to say, I just have to let the emotion wash over me.” Nirav’s photos are powerful; powerful in their depth, playfulness, richness. To me the power of the photos are not that I have an exact retelling of everything that happened, but that I have an experience that I can continue to build in my thoughts, imagination.
When I first spoke with Nirav, I was struck by the similarity in our family stories/trajectories. I immediately was so happy for this person that I had never met; that he had the incredible courage and support to choose the path that was truly his purpose. Nirav is present, he is truthful, he is generous, and there’s a calm that literally lives in his photos. Nirav and Jeramie were such a joy to be around. Our friends raved about them. They understood what we hoped our wedding weekend to be and they made it possible. We are forever indebted to Nirav; he truly honors the ritual of weddings.
Nirav is able to capture life’s celebration in the most artful way
For those on the search for their wedding photographer, look no further. Nirav is a true gem both in talent and energy. When partnering with photographers we always value those who are kind, prepared, communicative, adaptable, easy-going and most of all, provide our couples with a sense of comfort and calm throughout the day. Nirav exceeds expectations in each of these areas, though that’s just the beginning.
Nirav is able to capture life’s celebration in the most artful way. The use of light, color, movement and frame transport you back to not just the day, but the feeling of being there in its most aesthetic form or “golden ratio”. His work is often reminiscent of timeless still life paintings and portraiture – upon viewing a recently received gallery, I felt many of the images shared belong hanging on the walls in the company of other master artists.
Nirav is a joy to work with! We admire his kindness and lovely spirit
By the time we booked Nirav for our wedding in Yosemite, we had loved his work for several years. We were so excited he was going to document our story and knew the photos would be incredible. What we didn’t realize was how Nirav would capture everything — every detail and collectively, the essence of the day — with such kindness and grace.
Since ours was a destination wedding, we’d only exchanged emails and Skyped once with Nirav before we met him in person at our rehearsal dinner. The first thing that struck us about Nirav was his calm, kind, quiet demeanor. He seemed completely at ease while remaining a true professional, and he put us at ease too.
Tyler and I (ok, just me) had the idea of doing portraits in Yosemite National Park the morning of the wedding, and Nirav was totally game for this. Even though it meant him waking up at 3 am and staying up for nearly 24 hours. We had the best morning with him shooting portraits at sunrise and stopping at multiple locations throughout the park to capture absolutely breathtaking images. He let us be us — offering helpful direction when necessary, but mostly just quietly capturing. And the results were gorgeous, authentic photos of Tyler and me, showing all the joy we were feeling that day. We adore these photos — every single one!
We are perhaps most thankful for Nirav’s attention to detail throughout the day. The way he captured all the most important looks, gestures, and moments, you would think he’d known us for years. It was as if he could sense the most important relationships and most meaningful moments — down to the smallest detail. My sister slipping me a tissue in the middle of the ceremony, Tyler’s dad wiping his eyes, my mom holding my hand as she opened my gift to her, our flower girl eying her reflection, a single tear on my bridesmaid’s cheek. Plus, all the big, glorious moments. Nirav captured them all. And meticulously edited them. Collectively, these photos somehow capture the un-capturable — the feeling of the day. They do justice to our joy.
We could keep going, but we’ll end with Nirav’s thoughtfulness. When we received our photos, Nirav also sent a slideshow of his favorites — complete with carefully selected music that matched the rhythm of the day. We immediately watched it twice through and were in awe. It is not every photographer who would make the effort to create this. Plus, at the time Nirav delivered our photos, he and his family had been evacuated from their home due to wildfires. And he still sent our photos.
In short, Nirav is a joy to work with! We admire his kindness and lovely spirit — my whole family wants to be his best friend — and his work is unparalleled. Every photo was a work of art that we will forever cherish. Thank you, Nirav!
These photos, like Nirav, are precious treasures.
Phenomenal. My daughter and her fiancé scrutinized photographers for their wedding more than any other vendor. A passionate hobby photographer, she looked for someone who shared her aesthetic and crafted beautiful, unique, and interesting photos that could tell a visual story of relationships and personalities with light, shapes, color, movement, touches, and nearly imperceptible details more than just capture great shots or posed portraits. After being recommended by a friend, reviewing Nirav’s website, speaking to him on the phone, and then meeting with him, J & R were completely convinced that Nirav was the photographer for their wedding. My daughter was impressed that he communicated what he does and how he does it extremely well, discussing certain guidelines and expectations well ahead of time, and asking them great questions when they met together over a casual meal. J mentioned that Nirav was very personable and open, and shared about his background, life, and family. J & R walked away from their meeting feeling like they were the only couple in the world that mattered to Nirav, their wedding was the most important event of the century to him, AND that they had really made a friend.
I met him the first time when he and his assistant were performing their magic by taking photos of the girls prepping the morning of the wedding. He was warm, friendly, witty, kind, flexible, and purely enjoyable to be around. Someone in a previous review described him as a Ninja, and I concur. He and his assistant were part of the ambience of the wedding preparation and dressing (boys and girls), ceremony, games & cocktails, dinner, and reception. They seemed to be everywhere and capturing the most intimate, hilarious, touching, and incredible moments with the backdrop of an absolutely beautiful venue (Nestldown), but never in the way or prominent. Working with him was very easy – he knows his stuff, knew the venue, has a great eye, and is efficient. The posed shots took very little time because he was very clear in his direction and ultra organized. He worked incredibly well with our venue coordinator, caterers, and videographer.
The confirmation of his technical expertise, artistry, innate talent, and professionalism is in the resulting photos. He compiled a collection of his photos which he put to music commemorating the day (from beginning to end) that simply took our (collective) breath away. Every person who has seen it is awestruck and, in most cases, moved to tears – between unbridled belly laughs to intense tenderness. Along with this presentation are over a thousand photos posted on a web site to review. J & R are now reviewing layouts and selecting photos for an album Nirav is creating.
How Nirav is able to use every available element to tell the story of this couple’s lives and values and love and devotion and humor and joy and craziness and passions and friendships and families and sensibilities is mind-boggling. He GOT them. That’s really the best that can be said of a photographer. In the short time he had to get to know them and understand what they wanted, he nailed it unconditionally and resoundingly.
My daughter and her husband have now been able to see their entire wedding day, and especially the two of them, as their guests, family, and bridal party experienced, but with much greater depth, breadth, and intimacy. These photos, like Nirav, are precious treasures. I cannot recommend Nirav more highly with absolutely NO reservation, and I want him to be part of our family. He just makes you feel that way.
We will forever be grateful to Nirav for going above and beyond for us
My husband and I got married recently on May 6, 2023, and before we had EVEN picked our date, we made sure Nirav would be available to shoot our wedding. He was a critical piece, and we would’ve moved our date around 20 times to ensure he was able to come. Nirav (and his amazing teammate, Amari) had previously shot my sister-in-law’s wedding, and the photos were absolutely jaw-dropping.
Leading up to our wedding, my husband kept telling me, “Wait until you see what a great presence Nirav is on the day.” He was so right. Your wedding day is one of (if not the) biggest days of your life, and you want to be surrounded by people who light you up. Nirav does just that. He might start out as your wedding photographer, but he very quickly becomes your friend. He has such a wonderful personality, kindness and ease to him. I had so much fun getting ready with my gals and Nirav .
Of course, the greatest anticipation following your wedding day is waiting for the photos. My husband and I were on pins and needles. And while we knew that Nirav would do an incredible job, I’m not sure either of us could’ve expected what we saw when the “Your Wedding Photos” email came through.
Wow. Nirav completely blew us away.
To see life through Nirav’s camera lens is a truly extraordinary thing. To see something you personally experienced through Nirav’s lens is even more extraordinary. My husband and I felt instantly overwhelmed by how easy it was to relive the abundant joy we’d felt that day, just scrolling through Nirav’s images. He captured literally every moment – and in a beautiful way that really told the story of the weekend.
We will forever be grateful to Nirav for going above and beyond for us. And we know he does that for all of his clients, because that’s just the kind of person he is. Nirav, thank you so much for everything you did to ensure we had meaningful, perfect souvenirs from our special day. Because of you, we’ll get to relive it over and over again in the years to come.
From one bride to another, I could not more highly recommend a photographer OR human. He’s the best there is.
His take on wedding photography is unique and refreshing.
Nirav photographed our wedding and we honestly can’t say enough good things about our experience with him and his photography …but by golly, we shall try! Because he deserves some serious kudos.
We searched the internet high and low to find a photographer for our wedding and came across Nirav’s work. We were beyond impressed with his unique shots, brilliant use of light, and uncanny ability to tell a story through his photos. Nirav captures the big moments of course, but most impressively he has a knack for catching the subtle, unexpected moments, which is where the real magic lies. You can tell he truly puts his heart into each wedding he photographs, and needless to say, this and much more translated to our experience.
Nirav was professional and extremely giving of his time. He was with us the entire day of our wedding and also agreed to meet us at our venue prior to our big day to scope out the place, not something every photographer will do. And as an awesome bonus, he was a joy and a half to be around. As many of his yelpers have testified, Nirav became an instant friend – he immediately puts you at ease with his warm personality, fun sense of humor, and personable nature. We can wholeheartedly say that his presence enhanced our day in a way we’d never imagine.
On to the photos. Only a couple of weeks after our wedding, Nirav sent us a slideshow that included his favorite images from our day perfectly synched to a beautiful selection of music. My husband and I pushed play, and we’re instantly transported back to our wedding day, emotions and all. We laughed, cried, oohed and awed as we viewed each image. As my husband put it, Nirav “put us up in the clouds” with his creation. Or as I put it, I wanted to hoist him up on our shoulders and parade him around town – strange thing to say for sure but I think it says it all.Nirav sent us the rest of our photos shortly after and we we’re excited to find countless other gems that we will love forever.
The moral of this yelp review is that Nirav is a phenomenal photographer with talent oozing out of his ears. His take on wedding photography is unique and refreshing; he’ll leave you with absolutely breathtaking images. Pair that with his wonderful spirit, not to mention fabulous taste in music, and well folks… you’ve got yourself a real winner. Nirav, we can’t thank you enough for documenting our day! Lots of love.
He truly is worth every penny and more.
Working with Nirav was easily the best decision we made for our wedding! Every one of his images are captivating and contain so much elegance, emotion, and timelessness.
My husband and I were fortunate enough to have two photo sessions with Nirav. Each experience being nothing short of perfection. Our Engagement photos were in San Francisco, California. We went to various locations and spent one afternoon for our entire session. When we received the photos, many of our friends thought we spent 2-3 days shooting. This is just one example of how good he is.
About a year later, we had our destination wedding in Santorini, Greece. Our budget only allowed for Nirav to shoot the entire wedding by himself. We don’t know how he did it, but he successfully captured every important moment brilliantly. I imagine him to be a skilled ninja with two cameras on his holster – all while being super stealth and quiet. Our wedding images came out so insanely beautiful. Definitely more than anything we could’ve hoped for. His editorial style allowed our friends who couldn’t be at our wedding feel as though they were part of the day. He captures so many incredible shots that we always have trouble choosing which ones to share. As a bonus, he throws in amazing scenery images too. Really, I can go on and on about his mad skills so I’ll just include some photos to let them speak for themselves.
In case you were wondering, he really is as kind and patient as others have mentioned! He replies to emails and gets photos back super quick. It was a total stress-free and reliable experience for us. My husband and I love Nirav so much and can’t wait to have him shoot our future events.
P.S. Well over ten of our friends have asked for Nirav’s contact after we posted our photos online. We can only imagine how busy he currently is. Book him in advance! He truly is worth every penny and more.
Details, emotion and color are all featured in his intimate, photo-journalistic style.
Over the past 10 years I’ve adopted the philosophy of the Mayan people, succumbing to belief that cameras steal your soul, and in my case, your ability to look attractive on film.
In many a group photo you’ll see the edge of my sleeve, hidden behind the tallest person. In solo portraits, you’ll often glimpse a closeup of my hand, or an object successfully obscuring my face.
In other words, I’m not a photogenic person and therefore not a fan of having my picture taken. Candid shots of me always feature 12 chins, giant protruding teeth, a hook nose and devilish red eyes. So when it was time to chose a photographer for my upcoming wedding, I had to find someone who made people look exceptionally pretty, no matter if they’re not that pretty in the first place.
That person is Nirav. Although our wedding isn’t until Summer 2011, we spent time with Nirav taking engagement shots, which ended up being absolutely breathtaking. Details, emotion and color are all featured in his intimate, photo-journalistic style. He’s inventive and fun and most importantly, he makes you feel at ease.
His first request when he started shooting us was for us to be “natural and in love.” Well our natural in love pose usually looks like two people in sweatpants sitting on the animal-fur covered couch eating burritos. He then asked us “how comfortable are you having your picture taken?” To which we replied “not at all.”
Nirav tries to make you feel relaxed and doesn’t put you in ridiculous, cheesy poses, but rather, tries to capture you at your most natural moments.
We’re incredible happy with our engagement photos and can’t wait to spend our wedding day with Nirav, as his presence is akin to an old buddy (an old buddy following you around with a camera, but a buddy nonetheless).
Amazing guy with an amazing talent and amazing spirit. Oh and an amazing ability to not take a photo at the moment I have 12 chins. Thanks for that, man.
Your talent and dedication have provided us with priceless memories that we will cherish for a lifetime
Nirav! Wow! We feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude towards you and your amazing team as we reminisce on our wedding day through these beautiful photos. Your talent and dedication have provided us with priceless memories that we will cherish for a lifetime. We are beyond thrilled with the beautiful collection of photographs you captured on our special day. Each image tells a story, not just of the events but of the emotions, love, and joy that filled the air. The way you and your team seamlessly navigated through the day blending into the background yet managing to capture every significant moment, was nothing short of magic. Your professionalism and expertise were evident from our first meeting. You made us feel so comfortable, allowing us to be ourselves while you worked your artistry behind the lens. Your calming presence and friendly demeanor added an extra layer of joy to the entire experience. It’s rare to find someone who not only excels in their craft but also connects with their clients on a personal level. That’s why, beyond considering you our photographer, we now proudly call you a friend. The attention to detail in every shot, the way you encapsulated the emotions, and the care you took in understanding our vision truly amazed us. You and your team managed to not just capture photos but also preserve the essence of our love. Looking at the photos, we’re transported back to those beautiful moments, feeling the same warmth and happiness all over again. We’ve lost count of the number of compliments we’ve received on the photographs. They’ve not only impressed us but also everyone who has seen them. It’s an incredible feeling to be able to share these moments with our family and friends and watch them relive the day as well. Nirav, we cannot thank you enough for your talent, your hard work, and the passion you put into what you do. These photographs will forever hold a special place in our hearts, allowing us to relive the joy of our wedding day for years to come.
they break my heart because i remember those emotions of love, excitement, the thrill of living my wedding day.
The one thing i didn’t realize is that after the wedding (while you are totally STOKED the wedding planning is over) you’re completely heartbroken that the wedding is…over! You spend so much time, thought and effort for what feels like a million years making this one day amazing – and it is, I promise – but then afterward it’s like, wait, COME BACK!
Our wedding day was the happiest day of my life. bar none. I would live it over and again a million times. which won’t ever happen. That’s where Nirav and his gift come in. there is only one way you will ever get to live those once in a lifetime moments of pure, total and complete bliss: through Nirav’s photographs. Nirav’s photographs are unlike any other you’ve ever seen and I doubt I’ll ever see others that will compare. Every time I see them, every. single. time. they break my heart because I remember those emotions of love, excitement, the thrill of living my wedding day. Nirav captures the most intimate moments of the most intimate day of your life, yet you never even see him! he really is like a ninja – in fact, i found myself missing him! but he captured every part of the day and all the little parts you hadn’t even considered. those are the most beautiful.
If I had to give up every other component of my wedding day for Nirav – i would do it in a heartbeat. The moments he captured are absolutely the most valuable “things” I own. To top off everything, Nirav has become a true friend. When you share something this incredible with someone like Nirav, who opens himself up to the whole world and all it has to offer, you can’t help but keep him as a friend forever. He is utterly an amazing human, the most talented photographer and I would get married all over again just so he could photograph it.
over a year later, with my own wedding album in hand, my husband and I get the privilege of reliving our day, with all of the emotions, over and over again…
While planning our wedding, I was so excited, but also anxious, about choosing the right photographer. I knew that the day would fly by, and we’d be unlikely to remember everything. Finding a photographer that we could trust to tell our story was so important. We interviewed dozens of photographers and scrutinized countless albums before we came across Nirav. His work is obviously beautiful; there’s a richness in color and texture, and the way he uses light is cinematic. However, what really sets him apart is the authenticity in which he captures the human experience.
While looking at the full galleries he shared with me, I was moved to tears by a photo he captured of a bride and her mother. There was so much love and tenderness in the way they held each other, and I could see decades of their relationship in just a few images. While we saw a lot of beautiful albums, no other photographer had me crying over strangers, so I knew Nirav had to be the one.
Now, over a year later, with my own wedding album in hand, my husband and I get the privilege of reliving our day, with all of the emotions, over and over again – thanks to Nirav. With a photographer of Nirav’s skill and caliber, it goes without saying that the photos of my husband and I were phenomenal. However, there were a couple of other highlights from our album that truly set Nirav apart.
When reviewing our album, I was so surprised to see the formals of my parents that he captured. Being Chinese immigrants of a certain generation, my parents don’t tend to show a lot of emotion, especially in public. Most photos I have of them include demure smiles at most. But somehow, Nirav worked his magic on them, and I now have these beautiful photos of them laughing, joking, and (do I dare say) even flirting with each other. I can’t believe he was able to bring out this side of them, and I will treasure these photos forever.
He also caught incredible moments with our beloved nieces and nephew. One of my favorite photos of the whole album is of my “niece” (my best friend’s daughter) who was grumpy from standing in the heat. Somehow, he turned a toddler meltdown moment into a sassy, cool girl photo with her sunglasses on and arms crossed. As she gets older, we’ll be able to look back to this picture of her and remember what a spunky, hilarious 3-year-old she was.
After the wedding, a friend of mine mentioned how fun and funny Nirav was and how comfortable it was having him around. I think that really encapsulates the story of who Nirav is as a photographer. He puts you at ease. He’s someone you want to spend time with. He’s quick to see the truth and beauty in people and relationships, which is what makes him so talented as a photographer.
Outside of his artistry, I also want to mention that Nirav is just incredibly professional. We spent the most time with him, and since our planner was busy getting the event set up, Nirav kept us on schedule the whole day. He was incredibly detail-oriented, did his due diligence on the venue, and worked so well with our other vendors. Some of my vendors proactively told me how much they enjoyed working with Nirav. He and his second shooter, Zach, really went above and beyond for us, and we’re truly grateful for their talent and contribution to our special day.
Working with Nirav has been hands down one of the best onsite vendor experiences we’ve ever had
Working with Nirav has been hands down one of the best onsite vendor experiences we’ve ever had. He is polished, poised, prepared, and was so warm to our clients. He made them feel so comfortable and cared for. Nirav is communicative, extremely polished, and the gallery he delivered blew us away. We sing Nirav’s praises everywhere we go. He is truly exceptional in every facet of his business. And most importantly – he is so kind.
There is a Caravaggio-esque chiaroscuro to his lighting and editing that transcends photography into fine art.
What initially set Nirav apart is how he captures moments of time in a timeless way, from the overall story of the day to the intimate, in-between moments shared between friends and family. There is a Caravaggio-esque chiaroscuro to his lighting and editing that transcends photography into fine art.
What truly sets him apart after working with him ishow he made us feel at ease on our wedding day. His kindness, grace, decisiveness and steadfastness was the glue when things didn’t go according to plan due to weather, but in large part because of him, unfolded even more beautifully than the original plan. He was truly the unsung hero of the day.
All of this is reflected in our gallery (and memory) – he exceeded our already high expectations. Nirav is truly a master of light – a spectrum of moody and dramatic to dripping in golden light, everything comes together in a cohesive and gorgeous narrative. He was a dream to work with and we cannot express enough how meaningful, elevated, timeless, and beautiful our photos are and how excellent our experience was with him.
Nirav is more than worth the investment and we cannot recommend him enough.
His artistic vision is raw and genuine in a way that moves the soul and stirs the heart.
Working with Nirav was like working with an old friend. He has this kind and gentle way about him that makes you instantly feel comfortable, like you have known him forever. Nirav takes times to listen, to create a safe space, to create a true human connection. His artistic vision is raw and genuine in a way that moves the soul and stirs the heart. When he presented me with the photos he captured I was in tears. He was able to bring my most inner emotions to life, to bring them out of me in tangible, incredibly moving images. I was shocked and humbled by his work, his kindness and his integrity as an artist. I am counting the days when I can work with him again, to work from his well of inspiration and create something that I will forever hold dear to my heart.
He became part of the love that surrounded us that day and today.
Nirav was actually a surprise gift. Jonas Peterson brought him along to our wedding back in 2011 as a second shooter. Nirav quickly became very dear and important to us. He became part of the love that surrounded us that day and today. The incredible images he took revealed a lot about him – dynamic, patient, creative and mindful. It was hard to say goodbye after the wedding as he felt more like an old, dear friend than a brand new one.
The next year my husband and I found ourselves pushing through a very painful time and we knew we needed some love, support and positive energy around us. Nirav made time in his busy schedule to visit us between two East Coast weddings and brought his wonderful photographer pal Amari. They did a beautiful couples shoot with us, spent time with us and gave us the strength we needed.
You know when you meet someone in life who radiates warmth and love? That’s how Nirav feels to be around. He is adored by his friends, family, and clients because he cares about people and he cares about his work. You would be blessed to have him be a part of your special day.
The execution. Each photo is a work of art. Each photo looks like a composition
I can’t recommend Nirav highly enough.
Photography was a huge choice for my wife and I, as we love photography and wanted a set of really special memories to be left with us after our wedding day.
Nirav is an artist and a genius. The photography he’s taken has blown our expectations out of the water! There’s two things he’s done brilliantly in our mind:
The content. Those who were there are instantly taken back, and those who weren’t there feel like they were. He’s captured every kind of shot we wanted. From the standard shots that we needed, to the extraordinary artistic shots that we wanted. He seemed to be everywhere all at once, without us even noticing him. There’s nothing we’re missing. The subtle things that we didn’t notice on our day, Nirav did. It’s like looking through each part of our wedding through the eyes of a guest. A guest with an eye for really nice things.
The execution. Each photo is a work of art. Each photo looks like a composition. Each photo is natural. Each photo is different and yet the same. There’s a consistent mood that he managed to capture, which was the mood of our day! I don’t know how he did it, but our friend’s ideas of how good wedding photos can be have dramatically changed. They are beautiful and they are ours. I don’t know how Nirav has managed to capture it in the way he has. Lastly, Nirav is our friend. He is a wonderful human, a true gentleman, and a humble genius. We will stay in touch with him for a long time. He was worth every penny we spent and my wife and I couldn’t recommend him highly enough.
We loved his ability to fall into the background and capture sweet and candid moments of his subjects.
Summary of my rather long post: Find an excuse to work with Nirav. Seriously. You will not be disappointed.
If you want the longer version, keep reading….
So, just over a year and a half ago, my (now) husband and I got engaged and I knew right away that photography would be one of the most important elements of our wedding. Almost as soon as we got engaged, I began the hunt for the perfect photographer and we luckily stumbled across Nirav’s work. We were immediately enamored with it, how he is able to capture and perfect seemingly peaceful moments framed and executed in a way only a practiced fine art photographer can. We loved his ability to fall into the background and capture sweet and candid moments of his subjects. So mere weeks after we were engaged, we booked Nirav, and my husband and I are SO glad we did.
A few months before our wedding, we met Nirav for our engagement shoot and he immediately put us at ease – we had never had photos taken of us before so it took a little getting used to. By the end of the session, Nirav genuinely seemed like a friend we had known for far longer than a couple hours. Not to mention the pictures came out amazingly – they not only make us look good, but they also beautifully captured the scenery around us.
Fast forward to the day of our wedding. Nirav was patient, diligent, and knew exactly what he was doing. As you can imagine, weddings can be hectic and Nirav and the second shooter he brought with him that day (Amari) kept things running smoothly and did not add to the fray.
When we received our photos from the wedding, they were AMAZING. Truly, truly amazing. I literally teared up as I saw them for the first time. He was able to naturally and organically capture genuine moments between me and my husband, and of our families and guests. While we had several amazing vendors on the day of our wedding, Nirav was perhaps the best. We hope we can find another occasion to work with him in the future!
you’ll love your time together and you’ll go home and you’ll feel great.
When you meet Nirav you will undoubtedly be instantly at ease. funny and humble. kind and silly. he truly is the epitome of a good soul. you may even forget to be nervous about someone pointing a huge camera at you (maybe?). You’ll love your time together and you’ll go home and you’ll feel great. you’ll know that he has it covered, that he is good at what he does. and he is . . . so.darn.good. But then you’ll get your film back.
And you’ll realize that there was a point when you didn’t know you were booking him. that you were reading through reviews and something about him or his work or his connection to his clients stuck out to you. and you were smart enough to take the chance. Because you will look amazing. and all that gushy lovey mess that you feel about that person you are marrying? it will show through. but in a cool, non lame way. it’s your life, in art. that’s flipping cool. People, you have a very rare chance. The chance to get in on something incredible before the entire world knows. Seriously. Nirav is a talent not to be taken for granted. He should be unbookable and unaffordable. It’s only a matter of time. So when you get your film back, remember this moment. You totally made the right decision and you look awesome.
We are so very grateful you made the decision to become a photographer – the world is all the more beautiful for it!
Nirav, you have a natural talent for capturing timing, movement, and light… but all that I knew before I hired you. When we met I realized that you also had a rare quality that makes all the difference – you have a way of making people comfortable around you very quickly, allowing for real reactions and therefore much more arresting images. What really struck me was how quickly you understood our personalities and how delicately you captured them in your photos. The slideshow you made for us proved your perceptive nature – not only did you organically illustrate the story of the day, but the addition of certain shots had us laughing out loud and saying “yep, that’s about right!” – you clearly saw us, not just a subject. The technical precision of your fine art practice combined with traditional wedding influences makes for an emotional bond, a long lasting romance with the image for all those who view – our guests have been as breathless as I have over our collection. We are so very grateful you made the decision to become a photographer – the world is all the more beautiful for it!
Nirav is on a spectacular path and I cannot wait to see where that journey takes him!
Where to begin….
I had spent weeks researching for someone who was more than just a wedding photographer. I wanted a photographer who could capture depth and the genuine emotions piercing through each person photographed. I wanted the scenery to sing like a sweet song behind the complicated features of my husband and I. I wanted my wedding photos to be a work of art. I wanted the photos to say I love you, I needed them to tell our love story.
Nirav is one of the most talented photographers I had ever seen, we were determined to have this man photograph our wedding. He was the one, I actually based my wedding date on his availability. As a bride my wedding day took so much time to create, on the day of I was nervous and busy, I was on a true roller coaster of emotions and just like that, it was over in the blink of an eye. I couldn’t really go back and savor those moments in my mind, everything was a blur. it all happened so fast.
After the wedding our days went back to normal, it had already began feeling like a distant memory. One day while skimming through my mailbox an email popped up from Nirav; our photos were ready and he prepared a beautiful slide show with warm music to really re-live those moments. My husband and I sat together in bed and watched the clip, tears began flowing, we held each other tight, time traveling back to our wedding day. He surpassed our expectations, I honestly didn’t know it was possible to create something so beautiful. The small details I had forgotten about came back to life, each photo had a story that shined through his subtle and perfectly timed snaps.After the wedding our days went back to normal, it had already began feeling like a distant memory. One day while skimming through my mailbox an email popped up from Nirav; our photos were ready and he prepared a beautiful slide show with warm music to really re-live those moments. My husband and I sat together in bed and watched the clip, tears began flowing, we held each other tight, time traveling back to our wedding day. He surpassed our expectations, I honestly didn’t know it was possible to create something so beautiful. The small details I had forgotten about came back to life, each photo had a story that shined through his subtle and perfectly timed snaps.
Nirav is a gentle soul, an honest, kind person. His presence was warm and we felt so comfortable being ourselves while he did his job. His rates if you ask me are below what he should be charging haha. Nirav is on a spectacular path and I cannot wait to see where that journey takes him! If you’re so fortunate to have this talented young man photograph your wedding, you’re in great hands.
There truly are no words to describe how transporting Nirav’s work is.
I am a professional photographer myself, so photography was KEY for me in priorities for my wedding. It was the one piece that I was willing to make the investment in, because I understand the quality of the portraits that come with it. Choosing a wedding photographer based on price is a bad, bad idea. This day in your life is truly one of the most important. Having someone that is able to tell your story is great, but having someone who can tell your story in the most absurdly magical, eloquent and artistic way is freakin’ PHENOMENAL.
There truly are no words to describe how transporting Nirav’s work is. They are full of emotion – he has the ability to capture expression, emotion, stillness, joy, light, shadow, breath, heartbeat, laughter, tears, and love – all in one image. He is a master of light. The way he sees it, in combination with the subjects he captures, is the ultimate recipe in storytelling. I’ve never seen anything quite like his work.
He himself is a rockstar. Super down to earth, so easy to get along with! He has become part of our tribe. We love him. I’ve enjoyed working with him so much that I’m sad to see it end. I’m looking forward to being able to hire him in the future for an anniversary session, or whatever reason I can think of as an excuse for more.
People, he’s the real deal, and being recognized by major establishments such as VSCO, Instagram, Rangefinder Magazine and Forbes to name a few. Get him while you can before he’s even more in demand than he is now. You won’t regret it… not one bit.
Basically, Nirav has a gift and I am so grateful I got to experience a glimpse of it.
Nirav’s work shines in a sea of sameness among wedding photographers. If you’re tired of looking at the same poses and want something different for your wedding, hire Nirav. This man is a genius and a prince among men and we are so beyond lucky to have had him there for our wedding.
If you’re here you’ve probably already seen examples of his work so you know you like his style. What you want to know is if he’s kind. If he answers emails. Shows up on time. Doesn’t yell at guests for taking their own photos. Yes, yes, yes and no. But more than that, Nirav told our story.
Our wedding was easily the most wonderful day of my life. I think about it every day, just to catch a glimpse of that joy I felt. When we got our photos back from Nirav last week, it was like I smelled something I hadn’t smelled since my childhood. The library. My grandma’s soup. It hit me all like a flood and suddenly I was there again and I didn’t have to try so hard to remember or imagine.
From start to finish, Nirav captured the essence of our wedding. From the chairs before set up to his drive back across the Golden Gate Brides at night, I can now re-live my wedding day whenever I want (with the added bonus of feeling seriously beautiful in all the photos he took).
Nirav captured the moments I missed (my friends coming in and greeting each other before the ceremony started) and the ones I want to re-live over and over (giving our dog a scratch on our way up the aisle). Basically, Nirav has a gift and I am so grateful I got to experience a glimpse of it.
Stop looking for a photographer now. Hire him.