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About
I am a creative portrait photographer and retoucher/editor and I love to tell stories through imagery.
With a keen focus on listening to my clients needs, I go above and beyond to deliver results better than what they expect; dream like pieces of art that can adorn the walls of my clients' home.
With a passion for learning and growth, I continuously work on sharpening my skills as a photographer and a creative retoucher.
Some of accomplishments include being featured on a number of online magazines as well as my work being selected to be showcased at the MN State Fair 2019.
My motto - Change is the only constant. So if you are not growing or improving, you are stagnant or dieing. And neither of those situations are great! So better buck up and start moving towards your dreams and goals - one small step at a time!
Overview
Hired 90 times
Serves Saint Paul, MN
Background checked
1 employee
18 years in business
Business hours
Sun8:00 am - 7:00 pmMon5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, PayPal, and Venmo.
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Services offered
Event type
Wedding
Birthday party
Corporate event
Bridal or baby shower
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
Excellent 4.9
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Dani M.
Jun 9, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
I was in need of a photographer for our intimate non traditional garden wedding. Pallavi was the perfect fit. Besides her creative and professional skills and talents, she is honest by providing full transparency, kind and supportive. I am someone who typically avoids being the center of attention at all costs, so planning a photo shoot in a public garden had me a little nervous. However, being able to see and speak with her via Zoom, ask questions, and receive helpful guidance prior to the wedding, helped any anxieties turn into pure excitement. On the day of our wedding, we met her at the garden to begin the pre ceremony photo session. She led us through the garden, pinpointing great spots for photo opportunities. Her reassurance, guidance, and warm hearted demeanor truly allowed me to focus only on her, my fiancé, and the beauty around us. I didn’t even noticed the other visitors, she created a sense of peace and allowed us to focus only on the beautiful moments shared just between us. I am beyond thankful to have had the pleasure of working with her. She played an important role on such a special day. The vas amount of images that I had received afterwards was more than I ever could have asked for. She is exceptional and I would recommend her to anyone and everyone seeking a professional photographer who will deliver a phenomenal experience and end result.
Details: Wedding • Fewer than 25 guests • Outdoors • Digital or online download
Wedding and Event Photography
Kayla S.
Feb 26, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Where do I even began? She did an amazing job capturing what I was looking for.! Her ability to work with wide ranges of visions from people is amazing, anywhere from fantasy to simple she was able to create. Obviously from the images below I was going for simple but beauty and she did just that. She guided us when we felt lost and made us feel confident when we felt uncomfortable. Would highly recommend and will be going back when our baby girl is born to take her milestone pictures.
Details: Maternity portrait • Candid (captured in the moment) • Artistic (focus on composition, lighting) • High fashion (highlights style) • Photo studio • Digital or online download • At the pro’s location
Portrait Photography
Kelley J.
Jul 9, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
We love working with her, and she is amazing, and she knows what we want for our photoshoot. Highly recommend
Details: Posed engagement photoshoot • Natural or environmental • Outdoors • I'm flexible • Physical proofs and prints • At the pro’s location
Engagement Photography
Angela F.
Jan 1, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
It was so easy to work with Pallavi! She was so kind, courteous, professional, and treated our baby girl so well! It was like having a family member come in to take pictures. We are very grateful for her to capture these precious moments. Thank you so much!
Details: Newborn portrait • High fashion (highlights style) • Artistic (focus on composition, lighting) • Candid (captured in the moment) • Photo studio • Digital or online download • CD / DVD • At the pro’s location
Portrait Photography
Lauren E.
Jul 9, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
Pallavi was so fun to work with! We gave her some must haves for our wedding day and she nailed it. We wanted lots of group photos with friends and family and that is definitely what we got. Pallavi is very professional and her communication with us has been super clear and straight forward. We really appreciated her capturing our wedding day and would recommend her for future weddings. thank you Pallavi!!!
Details: Wedding • 150 - 199 guests • Indoors • Digital or online download
Shutter Glee Photography's reply
Thank you so much for the kind words Lauren!!! 😊🙏
Wedding and Event Photography
Credentials
Background Check
Pallavi Sharma
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
That it is a flat rate and can be subject to change.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
1). Understand customer vision - I try and get to know them as people and have them share some inspiration photos.
2). Location - Then work with them on finalizing location. If they do not know what one to go with I try and pick a location that would match their vision in #1.
3). Outfits and props - This is super essential step to the final finished product. I make sure we come up with few different options that would tell a story about who the person or couple is.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a self-taught photographer. My work in other forms of media arts such as video production, blogging, makeup artistry have all added to my expertise in photography.
