I'm Shabana (ana like Nirvana) - Based out of Ottawa, Ontario. I shoot weddings, portraits and short films.
I was born & raised in Chennai, India and immigrated to Canada in 2002.
I have the pleasure of journeying through this life alongside the sweetest & gentlest soul (Frankie) and our two daughters, Maya & Izo. Everything you see here i
I'm Shabana (ana like Nirvana) - Based out of Ottawa, Ontario. I shoot weddings, portraits and short films.
I was born & raised in Chennai, India and immigrated to Canada in 2002.
I have the pleasure of journeying through this life alongside the sweetest & gentlest soul (Frankie) and our two daughters, Maya & Izo. Everything you see here is the result of a huge career change in my mid-20's and the pursuit of happiness, love and art with single-minded focus and joy.
The forest is my temple of worship.
As dire as the world may seem, I truly believe we're on the verge of something stunning as a species. A paradigm shift in our understanding of the cosmos, each other and life itself.
I love cooking, gardening, forest walks and wild flowers. I think craft beer and Indian food are a match made in heaven. I love food trucks, cool fall days & hot sticky summer nights, meditation, poetry, & people who are willing to get honest & uncomfortable.
I'm head over heels in love with photography and with a camera in hand, my mind is at peace. It is a pleasure and privilege to be able to document someones truth for posterity's sake.
So have a look around and if you find yourself smiling (and I hope you do), say hello@shabanab-photo.ca
I'll leave you with a prayer that is close to our family's heart. We begin each day reading these words and I hope it brings you as much peace and guidance as it has us.
Love and serve all humanity.
Assist everyone.
Be happy, be courteous.
Be a dynamo of irrepressible joy.
Recognize God and goodness in every
face.
There is no saint without a past and no
sinner without a future.
Praise everyone. If you cannot praise
someone, let them out of your life.
Be original, be inventive.
Be courageous. Take courage again and
again.
Do not imitate; be strong, be upright.
Do not lean on the crutches of others.
Think with your own head. Be yourself.
All perfection and every divine virtue are
hidden within you. Reveal them to the
world.
Wisdom, too, is already within you. Let it
shine forth.
Let your life be that of the rose; in silence,
it speaks the language of fragrance. ~Sri Babaji.
COVID-19 precautions and rules will be in place during sessions, with additional information available at the time of booking.
|Weddings|
Say hello@shabanab-photo.ca for information on 2023-2024 wedding packages.
|Photo & Film|
*$1100| approx. 70 high res images+a short film|2 hours|up to 5 people
Follow this link for more. Say hello@shabanab-photo.ca for additional information
|Portraits|Fall|
|micro|*$450 & 30 images | covers up to a (immediate) family of 5| 30 minutes| 2-3 locations to choose from
|mini|*$400 & 30 high res images | covers 2 people with additional $75+10 images/person & $35/pet|45 minutes| 2-3 locations to choose from
|storytelling|*$800 & approx.90 high res images| up to a family of 5 with additional $75/person|1.5 hours|
|harvest|*1250 & all the beautiful photos| up to 5 people & $100/additional person|3 hours & *$250/additional hour|
Harvest sessions are a minimum of 3 hours and can go up to 8 hours. Follow this link for more.
Newborn shoots are storytelling only. For your first born/family of 3, newborn sessions are *$650.
Multigenerational shoots start at *$700
Concept shoots, commercial work, headshots & branding, cottage sessions, and multigenerational shoots are custom priced, just send me a note and I'm happy to offer you a free consultation.
*prices do not include HST & conditions apply
I work almost exclusively with natural light. Sessions can be held at the comfort of your home or a place you love. Be sure to take a look at my portfolio to make sure this style works for you. My blog is great for viewing recent sessions. Say, hello@shabanab-photo.ca if you'd like to speak with me first.
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