Raahi turns three !

The mellow sun streamed through the bare trees and cast gentle shadows in the parking lot of the YMCA at Newcastle. There was a nip in the weather. We saw excited kids in their jackets, bundled up and running in to the building to get to Raahi’s party. The YMCA …

KT & Parry’s Pregnancy Shoot

‘At the height of laughter, the universe is flung into a kaleidoscope of new possibilities’. – Jean Houston A couple of weeks ago, we spent an incredibly fun and energetic evening with Ketika and Paresh in the Kirkland neighborhood parks. This exuberant and fun-loving couple is expecting their very first …

“Ina Mina Dika” presented by CRY Seattle & Shruti

The Meraki Pictures team had an opportunity to cover a musical extravaganza. This was a charity show organized by the Seattle Chapter of CRY (Click here to check out their work and see ways you can help) featuring the band Shruti. Shruti is a South Asian band that provides a …

Tianna says ‘Hello World’

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Sandhya’s Arangetram

One of the first things that struck us about Sandhya was her smile. It’s the kind that brightens up a room and you are engulfed in its warm blanket. This sassy 16 year old – who is a terrific basketball player – is a fantastic danseuse and we had a …

Hamsa’s Arangetram Portfolio Shoot

Preparation for Hamsa’s Arangetram photo shoot were all done and all we had to do was to start shooting. Her friend Sandhya happily stood in for the test shots and everything was ready to go. And then Hamsa, overwhelmed with the emotions had tears flowing. First thoughts were – “uh …

Riva’s Arangetram Studio Shoot

A studio shoot for an Arangetram portfolio is always fun – it’s a time when the dancer gets a chance to dress up just as she would for the big day. Under the watchful eye of her guru and egged on and helped by her fellow dancers and troupe seniors, …

Riva’s Arangetram

It was a beautiful day and preparations were on for the dance presentation in the evening. Family and friends poured in from far and near to watch Riva perform and bless the pretty danseuse. The stage was set with twinkling lights, fragrant flowers, a mellifluous orchestra and a beautiful looking …