We are proud to have shot many weddings at some amazing venues over the years but one that never disappoints with a beautiful setting, private gardens and lots of capacity is the Sculpture Gallery in Woburn Abbey. It’s a truly epic venue that we highly recommend to all to make your day truly memorable. Although […]
Mehndi or Henna night is a traditional pre wedding ceremony in asian & arabic wedddings. There are many variations of designs that are used throughout the world which vary from Arabic, Indian and Pakistani. Here are some popular questions which are usually asked about Henna & Mehndi : What is a henna tattoo? This is […]
This week I wanted to share a very popular image taken last year which is now also featured on the homepage and the official FB page for the Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara Gravesend. In addition, this is also available to purchase at Getty Images – click here. The original image was taken prior to the arrival […]
I have had the pleasure of shooting at several venues in the UK but none have come close to the Oshwall Centre Temple (aka Shikharbandhi Temple) in terms of authenticity to Indian traditions. The temple is constructed in the shape of the Jain symbol. Jainism is an ancient religion originating from India teaching the way […]
This week we look at a photo from a recent sikh wedding held at the Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara in Southall. The venue is absolutely stunning, finished in marble and granite with a gilded dome and stained glass windows allowing in plenty of natural light. We made the most of the natural light and used the […]
In this week’s post we look at a simple light setup during a groom prep for a mixed faith wedding I captured recently in London. We have natural light coming in through the window on the groom giving a soft diffused light. On camera right a small continuous light (ice light) was used to add […]
This week we deal with a small but unavoidable problem that can only be solved after the event. Usually, we tackle this around the time clients are selecting final images to feature in their storybook wedding albums as these have to be perfect. I prefer to shoot in reportage/documentary style and choose not interfere with proceedings too […]
This week I look at a recent trend in wedding photography using lens/sun flares to add an artistic touch to outdoor portraits. Lens flare is caused by strong rays of light hitting the lens, causing an interesting sun burst effect. It’s actually quite tough to get it right in one shot as the light is […]
This week I’ll show you how we can enhance an iconic image from the vidayi/rukhsati also known as sending off to further our storytelling. Without fail this type of image will be featured prominently in a storybook wedding album, so it does deserve some special attention. In asian wedding tradition, this marks the moment the […]
This week we take a classic image from a wedding bridal prep session in London which is very popular with clients and show you how we can create more impact by removing simple distractions. These simple techniques allow you to focus the message within the frame and help you tell your story. So lets’s have […]