A South Asian wedding to remember on Amelia Island in sunny Florida! Upon arrival, all guests and vendors were swabbed at the door as a precautionary measure allowing the weekend to be filled with laughter and relaxed masks measures to some extent. For the first time in what felt like forever, it was wonderful to be part of a slow return to normalcy in seeing the smiling faces that till recently have been hidden behind masks in one form or another.
As a wedding photographer specializing in mostly South Asian weddings and culturally diverse affairs in the general part of what forces you to shoot is the expressions and the laughter that fills the air. Shruthi and Arjun’s welcome was just that, it felt as if they themselves brought the warmth of the sun with them to Florida as they proceeded through their ceremonial processes leading up to the wedding ceremony. Simultaneously their Haldi took place followed by an evening quaint mehndi/sangeet. As you watch and listen to the speeches being given by friends of the groom and friends of the brides it is very apparent the impact that they both have had on the world around them and their ability to be constants in everyone's lives. The best part about covering pre-functions is being able to put together the relationships of those in attendance with the couple that is being celebrated. These events truly do allow families to better co-mingle and old acquaintances to become reacquainted and catch up on lost time. It’s always with a warm heart that as photographers we are vigilant and aware of this interaction when we photograph these events, it is the difference between snaps/clicks because as an artist you truly do become a visual storyteller.
Rain, rain go away… it would not be Florida without a little rain and a plan “B” right? While the wedding ceremony was moved indoors we were fortunately super lucky that after it poured we were still able to complete portraits outdoors prior. You could see the mist rising from the ground and the humidity in the air as it quickly evaporated.
There is so much beauty and meaning to be had in our Hindu ceremonies when you know where to look for it. This wedding while beautiful with so many images to choose from happened to have one that just struck a chord with me personally. People ask us all the time what our favorite parts of the wedding ceremony are and we each tend to respond quite differently; with mine being the “kanyadaan” and Srinu’s often being the “tying of the knot” both of significant meaning of course but each one holding a special place independently in our hearts. This image of the adorning of the bride with her “Mangala sutra” as Shruthi was so eloquently poised with acceptance, her hands, Anuj’s hands, and her mother’s hands all in place just gave me goosebumps all over as the clasps were closed to her matrimonial necklace – not only a symbolic measure but considered to those more traditional to be worn at all times as a symbolic reminder and effort to ensure your husband’s health, safety, and longevity.
Shooting beside Diego and his team during Shruthi and Arjun’s wedding was probably one of the highlights as well of the entire week-weekend we spent with them. Not only were we able to make new friends, but building a relationship that will most likely last a lifetime. Having spent time with Diego and his team we were able to get to know them and our styles very gracefully meshed together as if we had been shooting side by side forever. For our clients looking for amazing talent, professionalism, reliable turnaround times, and experience in South Asian weddings he is worth a look no matter where your wedding celebrations might be.
With clear skies and an election winner officially announced, family and friends were able to set their differences aside and danced the night away under deep blue skies!
A full blog post about their wedding is posted on our blog::
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