Wishing everyone a very happy Diwali.
May the Diwali lights brighten your lives and fill you with peace and happiness all throughout the year!
Niromi and Sanj celebrated their Sri Lankan Culture with a traditional Buddhist wedding ceremony.
Buddhist ceremonies are very different from Hindu, quite simple, yet very beautiful with some wonderful customs to photograph.
Niromi made quite the entrance led in by Sri Lankan dancers and drummers playing the Magul Bera drums. The Magul Bera drums have traditional significance in Sri Lankan culture as they mark special occasions and celebrations.
Traditionally the maternal uncle enters the Poruwa (Ceremony Platform) and ties the small fingers of the bride and groom with a single thread (to symbolize unity) and then pours holy water over the fingers.
Then Niromi and Sanj offered betel leaves to the elders of their families as a beautiful gesture of respect and honor.
Before the ceremony ends Niromi and Sanj Light an oil lamp to signify their resolve to keep the home fires burning and for a bright future.
Following the ceremony and cocktails a beautiful reception followed with a wonderful dance performance by Niromi’s cousin.
Congratulations Niromi and Sanj, I really enjoyed being part of your day!
Wedding Planner: Sapna Weddings, Decor: The perfect setting,
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It’s often said that Indian weddings are really not for the Bride and Groom, They are for their families. So true!
But when it comes to the details, fashion, decor, etc. sometimes it is ALL about the Bride!
I think you can see it in this collection of my fav images from Bobbi and Sharmi’s beautiful wedding. Sharmi was so stunning.
(I am sure she is enjoying poking fun at Bobbie that his face is covered in the first image)
Of course having a fab team certainly helps.
Raana from Sapna Weddings is an extraordinary planner who helped bring all the elements together!
Raj from Dream Party Decor, his work just always blows me away!
Jawad from Film style Weddings, is THE go to guy when it comes to video!
And of course the talented Shirly Wu from Beauty Concepts.
Venue: Pearson Convention Centre
Congratulations Sharmi and Bobby!
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Prismma is India’s finest Style and Design magazine, featuring interviews with architects, designers and photographers. I am thrilled to be featured in their special Discover India section in this months issue.
Available online here. They interviewed me about my philosophy and approach to Indian Weddings, and why they are so special to photograph.
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I met Monica a few years back when I photographed her sisters wedding at the Royal York Hotel, in Toronto. Another wedding I will never forget, with a Barat that shut down Front St!
What could top that? Well I have to say that Monica and Anupam’s wedding at the Liberty Grand comes very close! The one thing I LOVE most about shooting Indian weddings is the
close family bonds, which are very clearly evident when you see these photos! Monica’s Vidaai ceremony nearly had me in tears! Her father is one of the sweetest
caring fathers I have ever met! I am so greatful to all my clients who put their trust in me to capture these once in a lifetime events.
Congratulations to you both, it was a beautiful wedding!
Wedding Planner – Sapna Weddings, Hair and Make-up – Dimple Shah, Decor – Dream Party Decor, Video – Film Style Weddings
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I’ve been very fortunate to travel and photograph weddings all over India.
When I am not busy clicking the festive moments and colorful rituals of Indian Weddings, I like to take time to
travel and explore all that I love about this beautifully diverse, and culturally rich country.
The devotion to spirituality, the incredibly historic palaces, temples, and natural beauty. It’s a never ending Journey!
This weekend I will be showcasing some of my favorite images in Toronto at Masala! Mehndi! Masti.
The largest South Asian Festival in North America!
I will also be donating all proceeds from the sale of all framed fine art images to Asha For Education.
Whose stated mission is “to catalyze socio-economic change in India through education of underprivileged children.”
I have visited many of Asha’s Project sites in India, and have witnessed first hand the awesome work this organization is doing in India.
If you happen to be in Toronto this weekend, please do stop by and say hello!
Here’s a sneak peak!
I will be posting more images after the event, so do check back!
Namaste!
The Golden Temple - India's Holiest place for Sikhism - Amritsar Punjab
A Hindu ceremony on the Ganges River - Varanasi
A moment of peace. Sisters on the beaches of Velankani, Tamil Nadu
Jami Masjid - Delhi
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The Fairmont Plaza Hotel in New York is a Historical Gem, and one of the city’s most beloved Landmarks.
In the middle of all the buzz of Manhattan, right on Fifth Ave. Overlooking beautiful Central Park.
I can see why Sahina chose this location for her fairy tale wedding photo shoot!.
I must say Sahina is looking very relaxed in her suite at the Plaza. Don’t you agree?
After a full day of wedding festivities the previous day, she must have been wiped out!
But you would never know it! Still glowing, full of energy, and exited about our photo session.
When I arrived at the Plaza she was still in the Make Up Chair, finishing touches were
applied by the talented Munira Mehta. A quick session with her new husband Sajeed, and they
were off to their final event, The Walima. Here’s a sneak peak!
Congratulations Sahina and Sajeed.
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July 23rd – Record breaking heat wave hits New York City, a fine day to get dressed up in a heavily beaded Indian Bridal Lengha.
Not sure if that is what Sahina had in mind for her wedding at the Terrace on the Park in Queens, New York.
But I must say she pulled it off with glamour and style!
All brides are beautiful on their wedding day, but I have to say that Sahina was Exceptionally STUNNING!
What a smile! She just radiated with pure Joy!
Of course a great Make Up Artist doesn’t hurt! Susmita Patel was the talent behind the brush!
Sahina has impecable style (my kinda girl!) She is a big fan of Maharani Weddings, and selected all her vendors from their site!
Including April Robles from Robles Video in Los Angeles. I loved working with April she was so easy going, can’t wait to see her footage from the wedding!
The stunning decor was done by The Design House in New York.
Shooting Indian weddings are alot of work! But when you have a team like this, and a bride who is such a pleasure to photograph and who also appreciates what we do, it makes it all so worth while!
There were so many beautiful shots of Sahina I really had a hard time editing my selection down for this post!
So I will be posting more photos from the second day at the Fairmont Plaza Hotel in New york soon!
Congratulations Sahina and Sajed!
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I have been following BreatheDreamGo for as long as I can remember.
Mariellen Ward is a travel writer who blogs about all things India!
She writes: ” Travel that changes you. Inspiring experiences. Taking the leap to pursue your dreams.
The beauty of India and the power of yoga.Breathe deeply in, let yourselfdream and then go! ”
Mariellen interviewed me recently on my love for India, It’s incredible, diverse culture and photographing Indian weddings.
She shares my passion for this beautiful Country, and I am so honoured to be featured on her blog today!
Please visit her website BreatheDreamGo to read the full story.
Bride and Groom exchange Garland at a wedding in Lucknow, India
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