Concoction of Tales
SHARING BLESSINGS
SHARING BLESSINGS
KISSED BY THE WIND
KISSED BY THE WIND
OFF TO WORK
OFF TO WORK
NOTES OF SILENCE
NOTES OF SILENCE
Coctales Photography Stories
Our lives are defined by what we seek. And there really are only two choices. Seeking for validation, the Devil and seeking fulfillment, the divine
The moment of choice holds the key to the known and the unknown. You can take a step back and go to the familiar. Or you can show courage to step into the unknown. Let your heart bloom. Release the clutches of your beliefs. Experience the bliss and realise that what you were seeking was within you all this while
The moment of choice holds the key to the known and the unknown. You can take a step back and go to the familiar. Or you can show courage to step into the unknown. Let your heart bloom. Release the clutches of your beliefs. Experience the bliss and realise that what you were seeking was within you all this while
The whole game of life is a dance between fulfilment and validation, the divine and the devil. But the devil is not always the one with horns. It can show up in the forms of glitter, acceptance, recognition and sometimes it can even look like the divine. And the divine is not always in halos. What you seek might be hiding in plain sight
Our lives are defined by what we seek. And there really are only two choices. Seeking for validation, the Devil and seeking fulfillment, the divine
There are fleeting moments in your day when you realise that the glitter you are clinging on to isnt serving you. The pull of the divine makes you reach out to the love. Even though your beliefs convince you of your act as a sin. You do experience bliss and label it as a guilty pleasure
There are fleeting moments in your day when you realise that the glitter you are clinging on to isnt serving you. The pull of the divine makes you reach out to the love. Even though your beliefs convince you of your act as a sin. You do experience bliss and label it as a guilty pleasure
We spend our lives collecting resources in the hope of being happy only to realise that they were the red herrings. Resources or no resources, some can taste happiness in their breakfast everyday and some struggle to catch a glimpse of it. Do we know what it takes to invite happiness in our lives? Do we have the seeds we need to plant to grow the fruit of smiles?
The playing
There is that feeling which eggs us on to play and enjoy with what we have infront of us. Be it a pet with a ball, or a favorite toy, or that swinging branch of the tree, or a cheap pen in our fingers, the eagerness to just play with it and have fun with it is a doorway to the smile. For the smile to flourish, Its the life in that eagerness that needs to grow, not the price of that toy
The Expressing
Each of us are born with gifts. Gifts, which can enrich the life of others. Chiselling our inner gifts, removing the impurities of ego, jealousy and frustration from it. Expressing these gifts in their purest form is the home a smile needs. Expressing our gifts freely and surrendering to the will of the universe is what will make those smiles grow
There are fleeting moments in your day when you realise that the glitter you are clinging on to isnt serving you. The pull of the divine makes you reach out to the love. Even though your beliefs convince you of your act as a sin. You do experience bliss and label it as a guilty pleasure
The Nurturer
your loved ones are waiting for that magic inside you to unfold. Your acts of service will be nourishing their bodies, mind and soul. You know that the magic inside you can turn a rotten produce and filthy water into a nourishing meal. That knowing is the abode of your smile. It multiplies through the gratitude of every soul your magic touches
We spend our lives collecting resources in the hope of being happy only to realise that they were the red herrings. Resources or no resources, some can taste happiness in their breakfast everyday and some struggle to catch a glimpse of it. Do we know what it takes to invite happiness in our lives? Do we have the seeds we need to plant to grow the fruit of smiles?
The Rejuvenation
As the toil of the body wipes the sweat of a heavy mind, the rejuvenation happens. It can not be forced. You can not put your feet up in the air with a heavy heart or mind and rejuvenate. You can not shirk from the physical effort and rejuvenate. Once you realise this, you will not need to a fancy vacation. Just a make do puff will do. And the smile will not perch on the lips, as it will descend to the depths of your heart
The Receiving
There are fleeting moments in your day when you realise that the glitter you are clinging on to isnt serving you. The pull of the divine makes you reach out to the love. Even though your beliefs convince you of your act as a sin. You do experience bliss and label it as a guilty pleasure
There are fleeting moments in your day when you realise that the glitter you are clinging on to isnt serving you. The pull of the divine makes you reach out to the love. Even though your beliefs convince you of your act as a sin. You do experience bliss and label it as a guilty pleasure
The Dreaming
Dreams are a sneak peak into a box of gifts your mother has been hiding from you, to give it to you at the right time. Seeing the possibilities, knowing the fragility of current struggles and realising that all it takes is one click for the lever to unhook. The vivaciousness to peak at the possibilities we can create makes the smile a resident in our eyes
Passion is that soul mate we want to spend our life with but never get around to doing so. Despite holding the promise of joy, vitality and fulfilment, passion finds itself a subservient to the life of illusion we keep living. An illusion of safety, validation, recognition and sometimes glory. In the end, will the illusion make up for the un-lived passion?
The Pecking order
Illusion is a bubble of charm dressed in luxury, offering us an assurance of making it worth the while in this material world. Passion on the other hand belongs to the world of heart. Silky gowns, marble skin, shiny coins are not the language it speaks. Illusion starts to win when we see passion as a subservient to the illusion
The Moment of choice
The passion made us that loveable vivacious self that we are today. It taught us how to love, how to imagine rainbows, how to live in joy, before we stepped in to this Arena. And now, oh that feel of silk and the promise of throne is so soothing
There are fleeting moments in your day when you realise that the glitter you are clinging on to isnt serving you. The pull of the divine makes you reach out to the love. Even though your beliefs convince you of your act as a sin. You do experience bliss and label it as a guilty pleasure
Passion is that soul mate we want to spend our life with but never get around to doing so. Despite holding the promise of joy, vitality and fulfilment, passion finds itself a subservient to the life of illusion we keep living. An illusion of safety, validation, recognition and sometimes glory. In the end, will the illusion make up for the un-lived passion?
There are fleeting moments in your day when you realise that the glitter you are clinging on to isnt serving you. The pull of the divine makes you reach out to the love. Even though your beliefs convince you of your act as a sin. You do experience bliss and label it as a guilty pleasure
Time to strike
Attacking our esteem, taking away our ladders, pointing accusatory fingers at us, making the thrones feel slippery, shaking the ground we stand upon … there are so many ways illusion can strike. So many ways it can make us dump passion and run towards the comforting arms of illusion
The Judgment day
When we were in the moments of passion, the promise of comforts did lose its value. Can illusion do the same when passion finally decides to bid us good bye? There is no big man with the beard issuing judgments on our choices. We are the ones sitting on that throne. We are the ones to judge, in the end, which loss are we going to regret the most
In a city filled with heritage, luxury and abundance we find ourselves as a commoner and a nobody. The big walls overwhelm us and the choicest admiration of everyone and everything around us makes us feel small. But a princess finds the kingdom she rules in the lanes and the backyards of the sprawling palaces
Off to Work
A red carpet is not rolled for her and her chauffeur is not in sight yet. But she knows that her sweat gives shine to that glitter that everyone sees. Her touch gives fragrance to the flowers in that porcelain vase that makes everyone swoon in joy. She wears her red carpet, carries her dreams in that little basket of hers and paddles through those galleys
There are fleeting moments in your day when you realise that the glitter you are clinging on to isnt serving you. The pull of the divine makes you reach out to the love. Even though your beliefs convince you of your act as a sin. You do experience bliss and label it as a guilty pleasure
Sharing blessings
She does not have her million followers yet. Million voices are not rooting for her yet. But there is always that someone who waits for the gift of her joyous company. There is that someone who feeds on her smile as they sit together and collect divine blessings being showered on them everyday
In a city filled with heritage, luxury and abundance we find ourselves as a commoner and a nobody. The big walls overwhelm us and the choicest admiration of everyone and everything around us makes us feel small. But a princess finds the kingdom she rules in the lanes and the backyards of the sprawling palaces
Serving Wishes
Our princess does not sit on a throne granting wishes of her subjects. She has chosen a restaurant in some back lanes as her office. The hungry souls express their wishes to her. She fulfils them all with a buffet of flavours her kitchen offers and lovingly watches them satiate themselves
Inner Kingdom
She has not built any luxurious meditation rooms. A stone cushioned by grass in an untrodden part of that garden is the happy place of our princess. The leaves filter the sun to make pure light reach her heart as she takes stock of her inner world
There are fleeting moments in your day when you realise that the glitter you are clinging on to isnt serving you. The pull of the divine makes you reach out to the love. Even though your beliefs convince you of your act as a sin. You do experience bliss and label it as a guilty pleasure
Royal shopping
Princess does not need to have a queue of artisans sitting at her doorstep to produce what she demands. Her grace is connected with the artists sitting miles away in oblivion. The universe has sent them her measurements. The piece for her neck is already crafted with love and has found its way to her neighbourhood. She will walk a few streets and collect the necklace made only for her
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The breakfast
Time is flying. Just enough moments to grab that cuppa before we rush out of the door. The flavours of blueberry pancake or that delicious frittata and that bowl of fruit can wait. One day, we will sit on that table and savour them all. “Time is running out” says both … the Mind .. and the Heart
There are fleeting moments in your day when you realise that the glitter you are clinging on to isnt serving you. The pull of the divine makes you reach out to the love. Even though your beliefs convince you of your act as a sin. You do experience bliss and label it as a guilty pleasure
The Price we pay
Many days we return home with a few scars on our heart. Whether those are the scratches from an abusive hand or the insults from an arrogant authority. We remind ourself of the prize, suck it up and let a cold breath freeze the glass walls of our prisons
There are fleeting moments in your day when you realise that the glitter you are clinging on to isnt serving you. The pull of the divine makes you reach out to the love. Even though your beliefs convince you of your act as a sin. You do experience bliss and label it as a guilty pleasure
The morning call
Our dreams our fantasies flood our minds as we wait to open our eyes into a new morning. They get crushed as they feel the grasp of the hands tightening on those pearls and perks. As they depart with dropping shoulders again, we wonder why our eyes are so empty
THE KNOWING
THE KNOWING
THE EXPRESSING
THE EXPRESSING
BUFFET OF OFFERINGS
BUFFET OF OFFERINGS
THE SEEKING
THE SEEKING
THE MOURNING
THE MOURNING
REFLECTIONS
REFLECTIONS
ROOTED WINGS
ROOTED WINGS
MOTHERLY TREASURES
MOTHERLY TREASURES
The Skeptic
The Skeptic
THE REMINDER
THE REMINDER
APPREHENSIONS
APPREHENSIONS
BIRTH OF HER
BIRTH OF HER
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A really lovely person to work with in every respect.
The shoot was arranged at short notice so we didn't have much time to plan but, we were able to come up with an arrangement and idea which suited us both. The photos look nice on the back of the camera. I would definitely work with him again should the opportunity arise. Comes highly recommended!
Neeve Kelly
Model / High Wycombe, UK. (Map)
First shoot with San today and I am glad I had the opportunity to meet him while he was in London.
His pre comms were great, as was the shoot! San is a clearly talented photographer with loads of creative ideas and knows exactly what he wants to achieve. We managed to create amazing tasteful pictures, already great even before being edited... can't wait to see the final result! I am more than happy to recommend San!
BOou
I met up with San today for the first time for a bite to eat and a chinwag.
I enjoyed every moment! His love for photography is infectious and we bounced off each other's energy. He is knowledgeable, passionate and talented as well as a great host and lovely company. We learnt from each other, shared stories and he bought me a subway! I now consider San a friend and recommend his company to people who will share his enthusiasm for making great art as you will be a work match made in heaven.
Stephanie Pearl Photography
Photographer / Brixton, London, UK. (Map)
Seriously lost count how many times I've shoot with San now.
The true professional and knows his stuff. Love working with him and been in his company. Friendly and passionate about photography. We always have an amazing shoot and we create some great images. Watch this space! Both of us been very creative and arty people we always have tons of ideas and San never turns them down we just see what works and do it! If you haven't shot with him your missing out Hurry up and come back from your jollies!
Immogen Claire
Working with San is such a pleasure.
I was glad to shoot with him again recently on an interesting project. I love his way of working - the conjuring of a narrative before the shoot with the help of myth, belief and characters - and his photography is clearly excellent. He is also very encouraging, appreciative and kind, very friendly and just a lovely person. Many thanks!
Ella Rose Muse
Model / Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK.
Had the pleasure to work with San few months ago. His work is out of this world, every time he produce something new takes my breath away
I would love to work with him again n again, I would definitely recommend San and cant wait to do more shoots with him in the future. SUPER DOOPER RECOMMENDABLE
Jane S. John
Had another wonderful shoot with San a few weeks ago!
As always he is incredibly well organised keeping me well informed of plans for the shoots and the concepts he wanted to work on! It allowed me to go into the shoot very focused but also meant the whole team involved knew exactly what they were doing! San is great with lighting and once again devised a series of sets that utilized flash lighting incredibly well and gave some very charming and beautiful images. San is very fun, friendly and polite during a shoot, making sure the model is comfortable and happy with all everything. He is really easy to work with and makes you feel totally at ease but also like you're having great fun while shooting! I am incredibly happy with the results and had a really lovely time once again working with San, I wouldn't hesitate in recommending him!
Lulu Lockhart
Was working with Sun for first time this weekend. It was absolutely amazing.
It's brilliant how he sees picture before people is even in it. Enjoyed every second of this work shop, it was magic. I would like to work with him again, as he was fantastic. He make me feel relaxed, confident and professional. He made a brilliant experience for me.
Signe
I had admired the work of San for a long time and finally had the good fortune to meet the man himself on one of his workshops.
San is without doubt a true creative genius with a kind and sharing nature to him. The idea of keeping his secrets to himself just does not exist. Prior to the workshop, San was in touch with all of us preparing us for the day. This was not just the odd message to discuss the logistics of the day but rather to find out where our creativity was heading so that he could guide us to become the photographer we want to be. I cannot praise San highly enough. A master photographer, a creative mentor and a man I am proud to call friend. No matter what your level of photography I suggest you attend one of San's workshops you will not regret it.
Ian Moss
Photographer / Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, UK
Have worked with San on a few occasions, all of which have been a joy to participate in from the beginnings of a design to the shoots.
Enjoy the whole process of setting a story and bringing it into fruition, which is all part of the San experience. Highly recommended, am looking forward to future collaborations with this lovely man
Traceylady
Designer / Nottingham, Nottingham, UK.
Shooting with San is always a joy. Another workshop I organized with San was a great success.
Working alongside MUAs, designer, models and photographers San feels like fish in the water. You can tell that photography is his true passion. Without making this gentleman blush.....I just love working with him and already planning more shoots, projects an workshops together. Book him now and you will not be disappointed !!!
DexterMorganPhotography
Photographer / Measham, Leicestershire, United Kingdom.
I had the enormous good fortune of attending San's workshop this weekend.
Brilliantly organised day, with a clear agenda, time to come together as a group before and after shooting and plenty of one to one tuition time while shooting too. I've come away from the day with great images,having learnt a lot and developed my skills, which is everything I could ask for! On top of that, San himself is just lovely to be with, creative, intelligent, funny and professional. Totally recommended for models and photographers alike
ZenArt Photography
Photographer / Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
I finally got to work with this amazing photographer! He is one of the best photographers that I have worked with.
San is very easy going, polite, friendly and very creative! He knows how to get a model to come out of their shell. We got some great results and looking forward to seeing the final result! His photos are filled with so much character and emotion. HIGHLY RECOMMENDABLE! Looking forward to working with him again. Best story telling photographer I have worked with. Thank you San.
Serena-Anne
Worked with San with a small team of individuals for an storytellers shoot based around Dark Romance entitled "A Dangerous Masterpiece.
" San was on time, turned up with loads of gusto and was willing to brace the cold and windy weather for a good five hours shooting time in December. Since seeing the images i can confirm that he is by far one of the best photographers i have worked with during 2014 and we look to work with him more in 2015. Wonderful chap with a great sense of humor and knows how to get shots done quickly and well. Thank you San, see you soon
AKASHA ASYLUM
Had a shoot with San Saturday just gone and was a wicked shoot! With a full fantastic team!
Although was possibly the coldest I've ever been on a shoot was great san is so professional and easy to get along with friendly and is a good laugh making the shoot enjoyable and time flew by, Time flys when your having fun 100% recommended
Charlotte Godfrey
What can I say...San is nothing but an exceptional photographer.
He can capture models beautifully - whilst creating a story around them producing wonderfully themed photographs. I have had the fantastic opportunity to work with San on a number of occasions, and I can only say that I have always left the shoot feeling as though I have worked with a great talent. As you can see from these comments - this is echoed by others too. Whether you are a beginner, or more established, San will always encourage the best in you to produce great images.
Ezzie make-up
Photographic make-up artist
Finally got to work with San after our diaries previously clashing xx he had his ideas and story firmly planned out which I loved xx telling his story as we went along the pictures came to life and the day moved so fast xx a witty funny caring gentleman xx and what a great time x excited about our next shoot which us already in discussion xx a true photographic artist xxx
Tamara rowlstone mua
Make-up Artist / Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG1, UK
I was incredibly lucky to have had the opportunity to work with San.
His shoots are inspired and creative, his work is diligent and incredibly professional. Location was stunning and well thought out for pre and post shoot requirements, all of the teams needs were met 100%, certainly a very safe and sensible professional with fun in everything he does. Communication pre and post shoot was second to none. He has a wonderful energy he brings to each shoot and his passion for our industry is infectious. I would very highly recommend working with him at any given opportunity. A wonderful day was had with a wonderful team. Thank-you!
PixieNix
Model / Bedford, Bedford, UK
Sanjeev used our studio space recently and created some lovely images and was very friendly and professional
The Pit Studio UK
Had the pleasure of working with Sanjeev yesterday at Wollaton Park. He was on time and gave me good information on what to bring with me.
Due to weather issues we had to cut the shoot short and rearrange. Looking forward to working with him again in the new year.