San Francisco Bay Area · Photography

Moments that feel
like you.

Natural, light-filled photographs of couples, families and the milestones in between — made to be lived with, not just looked at.

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I photograph people the way they are when nobody's posing — the glance, the laugh, the hand that finds another. Gentle direction, golden light, and images that still feel true twenty years from now.

Portfolio

Recent work

Expecting couple holding hands in the surf at sunset
Couple in a green gown and white shirt walking hand in hand along the beach in golden light
Man down on one knee proposing on a sunlit beach as she covers her heart
Expecting couple touching foreheads on Baker Beach with the Golden Gate Bridge in fog
Family portrait of a couple in a lilac silk saree and cream kurta smiling at each other in an arched doorway
Close-up of a couple holding hands, showing the new engagement ring
Black and white photo of a couple walking away hand in hand along the shore
Dreamy motion-blurred photo of an expecting couple running through the waves
Man kissing his partner on the forehead on a sunlit beach, her green scarf blowing in the wind
Newly engaged couple embracing beneath a golden sea cliff
Expecting couple on the beach holding an ultrasound strip
Woman in a green dress embracing her partner and gazing up at him in warm backlight
Expecting couple on Baker Beach with the Golden Gate Bridge in fog
Newly engaged couple looking out at the ocean, her head on his shoulder
Couple laughing and running hand in hand along the shoreline, green gown flowing
Motion-blurred photo of an expecting couple walking through the waves
Couple sharing a quiet moment at the water's edge, ocean stretching behind them
Engagement ring on her hand resting on his shoulder, ocean ahead
Expecting couple walking on the beach, sharing a glance
Woman looking over her partner's shoulder during a hug on the beach
Expecting couple walking hand in hand along the shoreline

Sessions

What I photograph

01

Couples

Engagements, anniversaries or just because. Relaxed, playful sessions that capture how you are together.

02

Proposals

I'll help plan the spot and stay hidden until the big moment — then capture the reaction and the celebration after.

03

Maternity

Soft, timeless portraits celebrating the wait. Gowns and location ideas included in your planning guide.

04

Family

Little ones, grandparents, the dog — everyone. Easygoing sessions built around real connection, not stiff poses.

05

Graduation

Cap, gown and the campus spots that mattered. Solo or with friends — mark the milestone in style.

Every session includes

  • Pre-session planning & location guide
  • Gentle, natural direction
  • Hand-edited, high-resolution images
  • Private online gallery to download & share
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Shagundeep, photographer and founder of The Thathi Studios

The photographer

Hi, I'm Shagundeep.

I've loved freestyle photography for as long as I can remember. Wherever I went, I had a camera in hand, always looking for a more creative way to see the world around me.

I'm also a keen golfer, and what first caught my eye was how beautifully golf courses are laid out — the lines, the light, the quiet. I started out photographing courses, and slowly found my way into portraits, bringing that same eye for composition and light to people and the moments they share.

Today, as the photographer behind The Thathi Studios, I keep sessions relaxed and unhurried — guiding you when you need it and stepping back when the moment takes over.

— Shagundeep

GolfWhere it began →
5Session types
Bay Area& beyond

Where it began

On the course

Before portraits, there were fairways. Photographing golf courses taught me to read light, lines and landscape — the same eye I bring to every session today.

Golf course beneath jagged red rock formations and distant mountains
A golfer walking across a sculpted green beneath a desert mesa
Rolling fairway and white bunkers overlooking a desert valley and mountains

How it works

Simple from start to finish

  1. 1

    Inquire

    Tell me about your session using the form below.

  2. 2

    Plan

    We pick a date, location and the light that suits you.

  3. 3

    Shoot

    A relaxed session with plenty of gentle direction.

  4. 4

    Gallery

    Your edited images delivered in a private online gallery.

Inquire

Let's create something
beautiful.

Share a few details and I'll get back to you within 48 hours with availability and pricing.

Prefer email? shagundeepthathi@gmail.com

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