Capture Life's Precious Moments
At Storybox Art, we're passionate about capturing life's precious moments and turning them into stunning works of art. As a San Francisco Bay Area-based portrait photographer, Alpana Aras-King has traveled the world, creating captivating narratives for a diverse range of clients, corporations, and non-profits. Her work has been recognized with awards, featured in the New York Times, and exhibited internationally with companies like Apple Inc.
Our Story
Alpana's artistic vision is rooted in her art-school education and advertising background, which enables her to see the big picture and craft unique, engaging content. Clients hire Alpana for her exceptional ability to tell authentic stories through her photographs. With her masterful eye, she can find a story in life's everyday moments, making her a sought-after photographer for families, children, and maternity shoots.
Our Services
Storybox Art offers a range of services designed to capture the essence of your family's unique story. From maternity, child, and family portraits to personal, film, and wedding photography, we're dedicated to providing an exceptional experience that yields stunning, one-of-a-kind images. Our services also include photography workshops and courses, where Alpana shares her expertise to help you learn how to take better photographs and tell your own story.
Why Choose Us
At Storybox Art, we understand the importance of preserving memories and creating beautiful, timeless art that reflects your family's unique spirit. Alpana's warm, gentle approach puts even the most camera-shy individuals at ease, ensuring that your photography experience is enjoyable, relaxed, and fun. Our goal is to craft a story that's uniquely yours, a story that you'll treasure for generations to come.
What to Expect
When you choose Storybox Art, you can expect a personalized, boutique-like experience that's tailored to your individual needs. From the initial consultation to the final product, we're committed to delivering exceptional service, exquisite photographs, and a story that truly reflects your family's essence.
Overall Experience
The reviewers had an overwhelmingly positive experience with Alpana, with all three reviewers giving her a 5-star rating.
Photography Skills
Alpana's photography skills were praised by all reviewers, with Aki Raymer describing her as "such a talented photographer" and Kristie Lavelle mentioning her "artistic eye for backgrounds and lighting". Jaideep Nair was also impressed, stating that Alpana was able to capture many amazing photographs despite working with 14-month old twins who were "never still for more than a second".
Interaction and Communication
Alpana's interaction and communication with her clients was also highly praised. Jaideep Nair mentioned that she was "excellent with the kids, with us and our dog" and that she was "very responsive in answering every question" before the session. Her suggestions for outfits were also deemed "extremely helpful".
Session and Gallery Experience
The photography session itself was described as "relaxing and fun" by Jaideep Nair. The gallery viewing and print-ordering appointment was also a positive experience, with Jaideep Nair stating that Alpana was "very patient" with them as they chose their photos.
Results
The final results of the photography session were deemed "absolutely incredible" by Kristie Lavelle, with all reviewers mentioning that they were thrilled with the outcome.
