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MFA in Fine Art Photography
Temple Studio
$150
Starting price
Scheduling
Budget
Photoshoot type
Responds in about 2 hours
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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 32 times
Serves Los Angeles, CA
Background checked
1 employee
22 years in business
Business hours
Sun9:00 am - 8:00 pmMon9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.
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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
37 photos
Projects and media
37 photos
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
Exceptional 5.0
22 reviews
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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
Vivian n.
Aug 6, 2020
Hired on Thumbtack
She is very friendly, patient, understanding.And the reason for my photo was for my NGO..She decided to give back by slashing the initial amount..That was to great and suprising..Thanks alot and God bless.. Will love to have you do more in future
Details: Professional headshot • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • High fashion (highlights style) • Home • Digital or online download • Flash drive • My home, venue, etc.
Portrait Photography
Carrie E.
Nov 20, 2016
Hired on Thumbtack
This was a surprise for my daughter's 14th birthday! Her photo shoot was amazing! She had so much fun and it was a great experience! I would highly recommend to anyone looking for professional pictures!
Sports Photography
Beth G.
Aug 25, 2016
Hired on Thumbtack
We worked with Hemali Zaveri for a band shot. She was an incredible photographer who was not only patient with us and a good listener to what our goal was, but she was also innovative with the photos resulting in some fantastic shots. We will definitely work with Hemali again!!!
Portrait Photography
Serena J.
Apr 16, 2016
Hired on Thumbtack
Temple Studio was amazing. Very easy to work with and focused heavily on quality. We loved our photographer, she was amazing. We will definitely use her for all of our photoshoots in the future.
Commercial Photography
Credentials
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Hemali Acharya