Indian wedding photography is not like some other common wedding photography. Only some events in your life will ever measure up to the day you say I do. All over the world people celebrate wedding ceremony in different customs, but as a photographer I have to admit there is something rather unique and special about an Indian wedding. Indians take extreme pride in their weddings, it's apparent from day 1 the amount of detail, decoration and setting up that goes into them is almost unmatched by any other traditions. For this reason, when planning an Indian wedding it's important to have the right photographer that can appreciate the amount of work that was put it in.
Here are 3 things you must look for in an Indian wedding photographer. Initially, they should have knowledge shooting a Sangeet ceremony. I recently photograph a sangeet ceremony and the pictures came out wonderful because I was able to share to the customs of sangeet. Songs were sung, family laughed, and kids played throughout the night. At the ceremony I remained almost invisible capturing the emotional moments you can never pose for. The smiles and the closeness of children, and my camera produced fine art that night. When the bride and relatives saw the pictures, they were thoroughly impressed with the outcome of the raw emotion in the shots.
Next, they should have experience capturing a Mehendi party. Mehendi parties are an important part of any traditional Indian wedding. The amount of time it takes to apply the beautiful designs and waiting for the henna to dry makes getting the right photographer even more important. The two to four weeks tattoo's will sooner or later fade away, but when you've got the right photographs the moment will remain forever. The responsible photographer should be accustomed to covering the various shots, and beauty of henna as well as, the closeness of the brides friends and family throughout the process.
Finally, the photographer Should have experience covering the wedding itself. The day of, no more preparation is being done, everyone must know their position and roles. As the ceremony moves effortlessly so should your photographer. You shouldn't have to worry about if the right shots are being taken, if you should be doing something special, or how you can help them. A very good Indian wedding photographer needs no instruction, they always know where to be and how to do it.
Indian wedding photographers are in a league of their own. I can attest to the horror testimonies of brides who hired general wedding photographers to capture their Indian wedding. It's essential to photograph those moments right the first time, there is always room for fun, but never for any mistakes. I would be fond of to contribute you my expertise as Indian wedding photographer, and help you get one of the greatest moments of your life last forever.