Rashmi Gill Photography

07/13/2025

I’m approaching my 50th year and I have never felt more comfortable or confident in myself, my mind and my body (including all the mama tattoos and “wobbly bits”!) my silver crown!

Sometimes I thing I’ve worked it out too late - but better late than never right?

Sometimes I feel I wish I had had people or the words of wisdom earlier - but better now than never right?

Sometimes I think I wasn’t my authentic self - but we change who we are through our years right?

Everything I go through … the ups and downs … they are all things that make me who I am. And I LOVE who I am.

As a south asian woman growing up, it wasn’t easy to “own it” as we were told to not argue with elders, or not to be too argumentative as then you’re seen as aggressive.

I call BS to all that … be yourself! You can still be respectful and can come from a place of LOVE. But that shouldn’t be at a sacrifice of losing and presently who you are!

Go to that thing you’ve always wanted to do!
Go get photos done of you just for you!
Don’t wait! The time is now!

07/07/2025

You know how when the safety announcement is going on before you take off for you flight, you’re told to always place your oxygen mask on before helping someone else with theirs?

Why is it that we don’t apply that to the rest of our life?

Or maybe you do and you’re good at it? Putting your needs in front of others.

Well I grew up always thinking of OTHERS FIRST … and as a result look back sometimes and realise that all I did was put others first and sacrificed my own wishes, feelings, wants and needs.

Well that’s all changed ….

I no longer worry about what others think about my decisions. I always put myself first. And I always feel good doing it all.

Not because I’m selfish or rude or being difficult, but because I realise that if I am deprived of oxygen and happiness then my innate nature to help others is useless. I am still me but just a stronger more powerful version of me with EVEN MORE love to give and receive…always giving and receiving with love ✨

So do you put yourself first?

07/02/2025

Navatman x Baila Society Shoot

Stories of the past weave with dreams of the future, connecting spaces across time and memory. The ferocity and passion of untethered joy become the roots from which resilience arises as the professional branches of Navatman and Baila Society come together to celebrate and honor the deep histories of salsa and Indian classical dance as forms of survival, transformation and power. With live music, new compositions, and several world premiere performances, last weekend the stage took new life with the incredible dance and music of bharatanatyam, kathak, salsa and Latin Hustle.

People of Earth joined Navatman and Balla Society in a world premiere item, called “The Seed”, an exploration of the call of the rhythms and sounds of Indian and Afro Cuban arts in a newly composed music and dance item!

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While I couldn’t be there for the actual shows, I could feel the energy from the posts and sharing of them all. I also saw the amount of time, mindfulness and effort that went into it all.

Congratulations to all involved.

This is just one photo (all done in camera) of a shoot we did together. Swipe for bts.

11/28/2023

Twenty years ago, Madison Square Park was in serious disrepair. But in 2003, the Conservancy was created to spearhead a total transformation of the park. We continue to preserve our founders’ legacy while raising 100% of the funds to maintain and program the park.

Without operating support from the city, it is only thanks to your donations that we are able to ensure the park remains a green oasis at the heart of our neighborhood.

Visit our website at madisonsquarepark.org/donate to make a tax-deductible gift.

Photo: Rashmi Gill

10/25/2023

MEET LISA HURD

is the CEO & Co-Founder of Lisa’s 1973, a collection of premium organic, refrigerated, plant-based sauces & dressings filled with functional ingredients.

She is also a guest instructor of culinary nutrition at Stanford University’s BeWell and Healthy Living Programs. Lisa is a graduate of Oxford University, Tufts University, and The French Culinary Institute.

She is a 5-star chef with Yelp’s Vegan Voyage, and her work has appeared in Huffington Post, Brad Lamm’s JUST 10 LBs, which helped over 1 million viewers of The Dr. Oz Show lose over 500,000 lbs, and Erika Lenkert’s Healthy Eating During Pregnancy, among many others.

We did this shoot a few years ago to show how lisa incorporates healthy eating and life styles no matter where she is.

And her sauces are sooooo yummy!

09/20/2023

- MEET ALIA & SIMRAN -

I’ve had the pleasure of knowing these 2 young ladies since I moved to NYC.

I met Alia & Simran’s mum when I moved here and have loved watching the girls grow into fun, kind, smart young ladies.

Both Alia and Simran are super talented and one of their many skills is playing the violin.

When asked me for photos of them for upcoming performances in Italy, I jumped at the chance. We even managed to grab some photos of Stephanie with her girls.

WHAT SKILLS OR HOBBIES DO YOU HAVE THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO CAPTURE?

08/30/2023

- • MEET JIGISHA OF BELLA MEWS -

I had the honor of meeting Jigisha at The Grand Mela hosted by .co &  

‘s intention is to design and create fashion accessories that evoke a sense of joy through color and to do so with integrity. 

They make new from the old by repurposing preloved saris and celebrate creativity while being respectful of our Earth and her people.

Check out the collection of bags, purses and accessories. They are each one of a kind and beautiful pieces that can be loved for generations.

I have been particularly mindful of purchasing new things - products that are sustainable, reused, recycled and climate friendly are always my preference.

HAVE YOU CHECKED OUT ? WHICH PIECE IS YOUR FAVOURITE?

08/23/2023

DON’T STRESS

I don’t use the word “stress”. Why? Well because to me, getting stressed about something can create the opposite of what you need to deal with the reason you are stressed in the first place! In the end, just like worry, you will get sick, upset, and make things worse rather than thinking about what you can do to deal with the situation you are in.

08/10/2023

Check out the stunning Sonam founder and owner of Snows Design

I had the honor of capturing her at the Grand Bazaar by .co and and only had 10 mins or so but boy oh boy did I have fun capturing her energy and light!

Ooooooofffff the way that made this awkward, weird, loud gal look like a complete Baddie. Wheewwwww 😍 that glow from sweating all day was an absolute benefit for this shoot 🤣

ANYWAYS, Hello! We have had loads of new followers in the last few weeks so allow me to reintroduce myself👋🏽👋🏽 hiiii I'm Sonam, I started Snows Design way back in 2013.🥵 That's right, we are 10 years into this small business thing.

We are the first (ofc never last) to design and handmake our Desi Khana collection where it all started off with our Khaman design...then Jalebi...then Parle G...and now we have over 21 delicious nostalgic South Asian food inspired jewelry and accessories!!

As a quirky jewelry artist, I thought this would be a cool idea to make South Asian food into earrings and accessories and the concept took off! We've now partnered with many small and large businesses including (um what a dream that was❤️) and have had the joy of sponsoring and selling our art at many events in the tri-state.

Anyways, we can go on about our brand for HOURS and if you've gotten to this part of the post, I want to know about YOU. Introduce yourself below and let us know which dish or snack you grew up with that gives you nostalgia (South Asian or non South Asian!) 🥰

08/09/2023

CHOOSING A LOCATION FOR YOUR SHOOT

The location of your shoot and the different sets that work for you are discussed at length during your consultation.

☀️ Will we shoot inside or outside?

💡 What will the lighting be like?

📍 If you want to shoot outside, does the location fit your brand and make sense?

📆 Do you have an alternative date if the weather isn’t what you need it to be for the shoot?

👚 Does what you are going to wear work with the location, and your story?

WHAT WOULD BE THE IDEAL LOCATION(S) FOR YOUR SHOOT?