Top Tips For Perfect Indian Wedding Photography
Indian weddings are truly spectacular, awash with bright colours, special rituals, traditional and unique music that really sets the scene for the whole day.
As a photographer it can sometimes be challenging to capture that perfect set of pictures that the happy couple will treasure for the rest of their lives, but I’ve got some top tips that will help you to get those super shots you need.
1. Discover what kind of Indian wedding has been planned
Indian weddings can vary greatly, from Hindu and Punjabi weddings to Islamic styles, and each type of wedding requires a specific tact when it comes to Indian wedding photography. You might even discover that each of your couple comes from a different part of the country and want to embrace a mixed style of wedding ceremony. So make sure to sit down with them ahead of the big day and get to know exactly what kind of ceremony is planned.
2. Conduct a trial shoot before the wedding
A pre-wedding shoot is an excellent idea and doesn’t have to be a long or expensive process, but it will help cement your relationship as a photographer with the couple as you discuss location shoots ahead of time. You can even use this opportunity to discuss the style of Indian wedding photography, as some may prefer to opt for a laid-back natural approach whereas others will want to professional artistic style to mark the big day.
3. Think of the whole aspect
An Indian wedding photographer in London might be forgiven for thinking that the whole focus of the day is solely on the parts of the day where the couple are together, however that is only half the story. In many cultures in this part of the world, a large amount of time is dedicated to ceremonies that take place before or after the main event. The act of getting dressed for the wedding holds weight in many cultures, and henna tattoos may be drawn, or elaborate dances take place.
4. Remove Western bias from your shots
It can be an issue if Indian wedding photographers approach such an event with an exclusively Western-oriented mindset. For example, there may be no ‘money shot’ of the kiss when the couple ties the knot, the wedding may go on for a few days rather than the short timespan we traditionally have here in the UK, and you might be requested to take many more shots than usual as family members take turns with the happy couple. Make a realistic plan beforehand.
Quality Indian Wedding Photography You Can Rely On
Here at Photography by Jermaine Chandra, I specialize in a wide variety of ethnic and cultural wedding photography, so you can rest assured that your special day will be captured in the best way possible.
I would love to get to know you as a couple and discuss every aspect of your wedding to make it a memorable occasion with photographs that will last for a lifetime. Reach out to me today and start the journey.
