Light that only lasts a moment.
Promises made out loud.
Two stories becoming one.
The people who feel like home.
Small hands, enormous days.
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Massachusetts & Rhode Island

Captured in moments.

Heirloom photography for weddings, families, and life’s quiet milestones — made with cinematic care, kept for generations.

Golden HourLight that only lasts a moment.
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Selected work

Stories told through light & feeling.

— 01 / Portfolio
The craft

See the transformation.

— Before / After

Every photo I deliver is hand-edited with care. Drag the slider to see what changes between the camera and your gallery.

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Sunset Portrait at Great Brook Farms, Carlisle.

We strive to bring the lived experience into the photos.

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What I do

Ways to work together.

— 02 / Services
From $2,400.008 hours coverage based photos

8 hours of coverage from getting-ready through reception. Full coverage

From $450.0050+ photos

90 minutes at a meaningful location of your choosing.

From $350.0030+ photos

60 minutes outdoors at a location you love.

Shadz
The photographer

Behind the lens.

I’m a Massachusetts & Rhode Island photographer devoted to heirloom images — the kind you print, frame, and pass down. Every session is unhurried, personal, and made to last.

My approach is documentary at heart — I look for the in-between moments, the ones you don’t pose for. Then I edit with a warm, timeless hand so your gallery still feels right decades from now.

Based between Massachusetts and Rhode Island, available across New England and beyond. Let’s make something you’ll want on your walls.

The shop

Prints & keepsakes.

— 03 / Shop

Archival matte paper, hand-signed.

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$30.00

Leather-bound, 30 spreads, archival paper.

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$320.00

Solid oak frame with museum-quality glass.

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$185.00
Kind words

From clients across MA & RI.

4.9★★★★★ · 14 Google reviews
Verified · Google
★★★★★

We recently used Shadz Photography for our event, and Varun was absolutely awesome! He was in constant touch prior to the event to gather ideas and details. On the day of, he independently captured the entire event himself without needing any direction from us, and our guests were incredibly impressed by him.Varun was highly punctual and delivered everything on time. What we appreciated most was his post-event dedication—he constantly followed up regarding our editing style preferences and collaborated with us every step of the way. Highly recommended!

Kanav Singla · a week ago
Verified · Google
★★★★★

Shadz Photography did an excellent job in covering 5 hour nonprofit community event . The outcome was amazing. Everyone including chief guest posted those pictures on LinkedIn platforms. Varun also very responsible. He came to the site before the main event and patiently composed 100s of pictures capturing unique moments.

Sarav Iyer · 2 weeks ago
Verified · Google
★★★★★

We had a wonderful experience working with Varun for our event. He was incredibly attentive and took the time to truly understand what we were looking for, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. His professionalism showed in how punctual he was and how seamlessly he blended into the event while still capturing all the important moments. What stood out the most was his ability to capture the essence and emotions of the function so beautifully. Every photo felt natural and meaningful. On top of that, he delivered the photos right on time, which we really appreciated. Highly recommend Varun to anyone looking for someone reliable, talented, and easy to work with!

priyanka (Pria) · 3 months ago
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★★★★★

We’ve done multiple family photo sessions with Shadz Photography, and every experience has been wonderful. They make the entire process so comfortable and family-oriented, with great attention to detail. Each photo turns out beautifully — they truly know how to capture special moments perfectly!

Harshita Bajpai · 9 months ago
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★★★★★

The photoshoot was a nice experience from beginning to end with Shadz Photography. Varun was professional, well-organized, and captured our vision beautifully. I appreciated his patience in making quick adjustments to achieve the best possible shots. The final images were beautifully edited and perfectly aligned with our vision. Highly recommended for future projects.

Trupti Raju · 9 months ago
Testimonials

In their own words.

Client testimonial
★★★★★

"I was always nervous about photoshoots, but Shadz Photography changed that. Their friendly approach made me feel at ease, and I'm in love with the results."

- Brittany · a year ago
Client testimonial
★★★★★

"When I booked this photo shoot I had no idea what to expect but wanted to support a local business. These are the best pictures we have ever had of our family capturing our personalities and the stunning beauty of our hometown. Thank you Shadz for such a wonderful shoot and keepsake photos to cherish!"

-Deb · 4 years ago
Client testimonial
★★★★★

Shadz team was great to work with! The pictures were taken at a beautiful location! And we appreciate how patient he was with our three kids and dog. The pictures are ready within four days, which is really hard to find! Thank you again!

-Kerrie · 4 years ago
Client testimonial
★★★★★

"Our family photo session with Shadz Photography was unlike any other. They made us feel comfortable, and the photos truly captured the spirit of our family."

- Paola · 4 years ago
Let’s create something beautiful

Let’s tell your story.

Every session begins with a conversation. Tell me about your day, your family, or whatever you’re celebrating.