little people. with big smiles. big personalities. and occasionally big tears.

meet the fuller trio…aiden, ava and jack. an almost first grader, a preschool sweetheart and a one year old cutie who just learned to walk. we had our photo session in the haile village center near the beautiful fountain. and sometimes even with the prettiest of backdrops, it is still tough to predict what the camera will capture. because little ones have their own minds, own moods. and things can change at the drop of a hat. but all these moments are real life moments and meant to be remembered, celebrated and cherished. even the tearful ones.

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meet calla, a young lady who wears many hats. a santa fe college student studying anthropology. a future documentary film star. a part time worker bee in a local law firm. and now an aspiring model.

she’s been on my blog before and my camera completely loved her. what fun it was to see her again and run around downtown gainesville taking images to build her portfolio. she has incredible eyes and luminous skin and great lips. reminds me of a young liv tyler. this session was totally different for me….i tried to create images that were edgy, fashion forward and magazine worthy. all while showing calla’s range of looks. she is quite the beauty and i definitely a rising star. good luck girl!

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mikifoto by mallika malhotra

fast forward ten plus years and this is what the world will be saying about malina and sahana. they have the milk chocolate skin. luminous hair. story telling eyes. and a personality balance of sweet and spice (just like their mama). sisters who will definitely be attracting some attention and stares. not sure if their daddy knows what is in store for him

here is the sneak peak of this dazzling duo…..

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mikifoto by mallika malhotra

we warmly call them “the hollywood couple” of gainesville. these beautiful people have undeniable style and class. maybe its their new york vibe? or how they used to hobnob with celebrities? or the uncanny resemblance bill has to a mr. cruise? whatever it is, linda and bill definitely have charisma. and its trickled down to their babies. four year old liam has a laugh that will make you smile on your worst day. and the lovely little ella has baby blues that will instantly make your heart melt. this is one gorgeous family!

here is their sneak peak….

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mikifoto by mallika malhotra

there is something magical about the onset of spring. color popping everywhere. birds making music. sunshine lingering on your back. there are longer days, which mean more play time for our little ones. it is a time to blossom for all.

meet max and macy, a spunky five and two year old, brother and sister duo. we spent a sunny evening in haile village in search of dinosaur fossils and leprauchauns. what i love most about shooting here is the variety of backdrops from spanish mediterranean to lush green grass to old fashioned porches. i think the lil ones enjoyed too because it felt like a world expedition/treasure hunt with all the different nooks.

here is a sneak peak of the max and macy spring mini-session…..

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mikifoto by mallika malhotra

as i edited this gorgeous threesome, i couldn’t help but hum the bob marley lyrics to three little birds…..

Rise up this mornin’,
Smiled with the risin’ sun,
Three little birds
Pitch by my doorstep
Singin’ sweet songs
Of melodies pure and true
Sayin’ this is my message to you-ou-ou

a happy song perfectly matched to these happy little people. donovan, leila and baby maxim were sweet and friendly and ready to play. we hit it off from the start and ran around like old friends in tioga. it warmed my heart that leila freely took my hand. and lil max gave me a yummy grin. and donovan ask me to join them for ice cream after the shoot. they were so kind and lovable. another wonderful spring mini-session!

here is your sneak peak….

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mikifoto by mallika malhotra

meet pretty young things, kaylee and mackenzie. sisters dressed to perfection. with a glorious sunny day to match. we frolicked through tioga looking for the easter bunny, hiding eggs and enjoying the warm weather. a wonderful kick off to the spring mini-session event!

here is a sneak peak from their session. i love the colors and delicious sunlight. you would have never have known there were a few tears shed that morning (lol). enjoy!

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mikifoto by mallika malhotra

spring is in the air. easter is around the corner. flowers are beginning to bloom. it’s time to book your mikifoto mini-session for your lil ones. i am holding sessions over the following two weekends, march 20/21 and 27/28. there are only 10 spots available and they are already going fast. give me a buzz and let’s celebrate spring with some bright cheery colors and beautiful photos

here is the springtime scoop….

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mikifoto by mallika malhotra