Preparing for your wedding can be a very stressful experience. There are lots of important choices to make, from dresses to decor. Choosing a wedding photographer is one of the most important decisions you will make for your wedding, and should be done with care.  Here we’ve outlined 20 questions (plus our sample answers) that […]

Graduation is one of the most momentous achievements of adult life, and should be memorialized with great professional photos. These eight tips from Airavata Studios will help you plan ahead and prepare yourself, both physically and mentally, for the ultimate graduation photo shoot.  Choose a location. There are likely many spots of campus that hold […]

We’ve all been in a situation like this: as we scroll through social media posts, we come across serene images of a newborn baby, wrapped snugly and sleeping blissfully. These are the kinds of images that make you think that only a professional baby photographer could have captured such perfection. But, the truth is, you […]

Photographers often get pulled in many different directions. We’re asked to photograph weddings, parties, families, children, nature, and so much more. While I firmly believe we should be versatile and have the ability to adapt, we all know the style and type of photography that gets us excited and passionate about our craft.  I say […]

We’ve all been here, right? Wondering if we’ve made the right decision, wondering if we should go back to our 9-5 job.  Being an entrepreneur is a lonely road, but it’s one you really must take alone. There will be people there to support you and cheer you along. But only you know the anxiety, […]

Like any artist, sometimes photographers find ourselves at a standstill, staring at a brick wall and feeling less than inspired to create.  Over the years, I’ve found a few tricks that have helped re-spark the love affair between myself and my creativity.  The first is embracing nature. There is something about taking a long quiet […]

When it comes to your big day, there’s quite a range of stress and emotion, not to mention months of planning every single detail. A lot of people tend to forget that the photographer should also be in the loop. When I meet with my clients to sign their wedding photo agreement, I ask them […]

I remember when I first started out as a photographer, I was always searching for more information and helpful tips that would make me better at my craft. Here are a few things I have learned over time that have helped me better prepare for a session with a client. 1. Lighting is Everything! If […]

I’m Jamie, founder and lead photographer for Airavata Studios. My passion for photography started when I took my first darkroom photography class as a freshman in high school. There was something absolutely magical about turning that blank white paper into an image through processing in absolute darkness. From there, my love for film and photography […]