Hi, I'm Sanaya.

Mum of two. Collector of tiny moments. Finder of lost shoes. Expert in cutting sandwiches into unnecessary shapes. 

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I started Stills by Sanaya because I know how quickly childhood slips by. One day they're reaching for your hand. The next, they're walking ahead without it.

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As a mum, I know we're usually the ones behind the camera—capturing everyone else's memories, quietly missing from our own. That's why I do this. So you can put your phone away, be fully present with your family, and still have beautiful photographs that feel every bit as special as the moments themselves.

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I photograph families the way I see my own—messy, joyful, chaotic, funny, imperfect, annoying, and oh so full of love! No stiff poses. No pressure. Just honest moments that feel like you.

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If you leave your session feeling like you've spent an hour laughing and. creating memories with your favourite people, then I've done my job.

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P.S. This photo was taken by someone I admire immensely, Amrita (Mommy Shots by Amrita). She reminded me that everyone needs someone to encourage them, believe in them, and gently nudge them into the frame. She did that for me, and I hope to do exactly the same for every family that trusts me with their memories.