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MFA in Fine Art Photography
Temple Studio
$150
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About
I am a native of Mumbai a city of 12 million with a spirit of gold and a determination to never say die.
With the same spirits, I moved to San Francisco in 2003 to pursue my passion of Photography and study for a Masters in photography from Academy of Arts University.
Smelling the salty ocean water, watching the early morning fog roll into the narrow city streets, listening to fog horns made it hard to leave this beautiful city. This has been my home ever since.
I am in absolute love with my passion for photographing people, especially when they are in motion. I see myself spending my entire lifetime depicting moments of exhilaration, systematic synchronization and elaborate sets, bringing to life what I see in my wildest dreams.
Overview
Hired 33 times
Serves Artesia, CA
Background checked
1 employee
23 years in business
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2017
2016
Services offered
Photo usage
Photoshoot location
Photo studio
Outdoors
Home
Office
Photoshoot type
Corporate / business
Fashion / jewelry
Portrait / headshot
Interior architecture / real estate
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
Exceptional 5.0
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Real Estate W.
Dec 14, 2025
Hired on Thumbtack
I worked with Hemali to complete some indoor and outdoor headshots. Hemali was flexible and easy to work with. She was communicative and diligent in her work. 100% will request her again.
Details: Professional headshot • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Artistic (focus on composition, lighting) • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • High fashion (highlights style) • I'm flexible • Physical proofs and prints • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Portrait Photography
Richard M.
Mar 13, 2025
Hired on Thumbtack
Business partner is currently working with this photographer over a dispute. I will update the review accordingly.
Details: Outdoors • Home • Editorial use • Print or catalog advertising • Website • Large display prints (e.g., trade shows) • Internal use • Food • Digital or online download • Flash drive • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Commercial Photography
Michelle y.
Feb 18, 2017
Hired on Thumbtack
Hemali was so knowledgeable, professiknal and talented. She really made me feel at ease and got me the shots I needed for my portfolio. I'm so happy with how they turned out! The session was so fun and easy going I felt very relaxed in her presence.
Portrait Photography
Birgitte H.
May 19, 2016
Hired on Thumbtack
Hemali has good ideas for background, pose, angles and how to look ones best :-) I also really enjoyed talking to her. She helped me through picking a variety of the shots.
Portrait Photography
Janice S.
Dec 4, 2015
Hired on Thumbtack
This was my first time using Thumbtack and Hemali made it a great experience. She was friendly online, her responds were timely, she addressed all my questions and was able to meet the requirements for my firm's corporate portraits. Hemali was very flexible about locations, times and number of subjects. When I met her the day of session, she was professional, organized, confident and ready to go when my team arrived. I plan on using Hemali for our future needs.
Temple Studio's reply
Thank you Janice,
For choosing me as your photographer and having trust in me to create the images you want for the employees within limited time. I appreciate your business.
Hemali
Corporate Headshots
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Hemali Acharya