i was so excited to not only take photos of my sweet lil niece, karina, but to also design her baby announcement. it had to be the perfect match to her beauty and preciousness. we decided on a trifold card in girlish pink with black and white timeless photos. all printed on pearl paper to showcase the images. the final product was absolutely stunning! and the response from family and friends is more then her proud parents and auntie could ask for

here is miss karina’s announcement. and if anyone has any custom card needs, i am happy to help and design….

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mikifoto by mallika malhotra

i love capturing the relationship among siblings. there is always a unique synergy depending on the different ages and genders. this was the definitely the case with the aulesio girls. big sisters, gabby and sophia, were 7 and 6 and seemed almost like twins. naturally together….touching, laughing, playing, etc. then baby sister, nicollete, was a burst of sunshine. newly one, she was walking and exploring her world. and always within her big sisters protective watch. this all girl crew was filled with love and affection.

here is their sneak peak….

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mikifoto by mallika malhotra

thank you to all who came out to the casting call at the little shop.  what a busy morning filled with Gainesville’s gorgeous little faces!  i loved meeting all of you.  and don’t worry if you couldn’t make this session.   we will for sure hold another casting call in a few months.  just send the ladies at little shop your email so they know how to contact you.  or better yet, get linked up to my facebook page/blog (see link below) and you will be updated on any upcoming events

here is a small sample of the cuties who stopped by….

meet two of my favorite subjects, isha and rian. our fourth session to date, i have enjoyed photographing these beautiful children and seeing them literally grow up in front of my camera. four year old isha is so very sassy and gorgeous at every angle. and rian, now 7 months old, is sitting up nicely. and always with the most soulful eyes. they are quite the sibling duo!

enjoy their sneak peak taken at the haile village center…

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mikifoto by mallika malhotra

more big news for mikifoto! i am super psyched to share a fashion editorial that i photographed for the little shop’s new online magazine, the little book. what fun it was to choose the models, pick wardrobe and style for this summer theme.  reminded me of my days back in advertising.  it’s a must read because it’s chock full of information for family, healthy living, style and community. definitely check it out!

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mikifoto by mallika malhotra

i am so excited to share photos of my brand new niece, karina anjali. my brother’s beautiful baby girl. the closest thing i will have to a daughter. she is dainty and sweet with long fingers and porcelain skin. there is no mistake that she is all girl. and in a world of boys, she is a lovely gift for all of us.

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mikifoto by mallika malhotra

one of the highlights of our california vacation was meeting our new nephew, deven. almost four months old, this little cutie was super alert and had the sweetest smile. he was soft and cuddly and just almost made me want to have another baby (i said almost!). he was happiest in mama’s arms, as she was to hold him. and what a handsome mix of indian, filipino and puerto rican heritages! he is destined to be a heartbreaker.

here are a few snaps of bright-eyed mr. deven….

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mikifoto by mallika malhotra

happy birthday to my little akshay! one year old today. we are celebrating on the west coast with a trip to san diego, ojai valley and los angeles. we LOVE california and love sharing it more with our three boys.

it’s hard to believe one year has already flown by. but then i think about how much my baby has grown - he is taking a few steps. he drinking with a straw. he is eating everything in front of him. he is full of personality…feisty, friendly and sooooo curious. and you should see this boy dance!

here is the one year old birthday boy….

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mikifoto by mallika malhotra

today is my darling husband’s birthday. the big 3-8! and although he’s (i should say we) getting closer to the big 4-0, he still reminds me of that twenty something cool cat i met on the dance floor. he still has me laughing. he still has me smiling. he still has me dancing. and now we have three beautiful beastie boys to join our journey. happy happy birthday sunil!

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mikifoto by mallika malhotra

meet the hall clan. two handsome brothers joined at the hip, jacob and james. jacob with the bright smile and james with the soulful eyes. and little sister, samantha was a true energizer bunny. she was on fast forward and loved to explore her one year old world. all cute little buttons who adored their parents. just a tight-knit, good looking crew. there was a moment of worry that a family photo was not captured….but i promise you there are many. all with personality and oozing with love.

take a look at the hall family sneak peak…

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mikifoto by mallika malhotra