After photographing Rakhee and Hiten’s beautiful wedding ceremony, it was time for a short break! Indian wedding days can be long! Since this wedding started in the afternoon, it was shorter by comparison. The next elaborate wedding I will be photographing in October is expected to be 8 AM- 11 PM for me (not counting the travel, setup or breakdown), with may be an hour of break.
The reception was at the Durham Marriott City Center as well. So, it was easier to move the gear from one ballroom to the other. I setup my lights and got ready to photograph the cocktail hour. The ballroom looked beautiful! Once the reception started, there were beautiful toasts, speeches, and dance performances. And of course, there was the Gujarati food on the buffet! I captured many candids and group images. My favorite part was doing a quick portrait session of the bride and groom. I used videographer Michael’s light to create couple of dramatic images- some of the best and my favorites of this wedding.
And then it was time to head home. Busy day next day with Rohit and Meenakashi’s Indian Engagement in Cary and Lusally and Luan’s Chinese Wedding in Durham (a fun-filled wedding- check out some hilarious moments!)…
Following vendors provided services at this wedding:
Photography: Tesh Parekh & IWP Photography, 919-622-5399, tesh@iwpphotography.com, www.iwpphotography.com
Video: Prashant Shah & Prashant Video Production
Venue: Durham Marriott City Center
Decorations: Katen Shah & Elegant Designz
Lighting: DJ Rang and NoRegret Productions
Priest: Pravin Shukla
DJ: Smarty Singh & DCS Dynasty
Makeup: Karen Michelle Clark
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The reception was at the Durham Marriott City Center. Indian Wedding Photographer - Tesh Parekh
The lighting was great! Indian Wedding Photographer - Tesh Parekh
Peacock feathers were part of another wedding I photographed next day and also a live event painting I did recently for NC Wish Upon a Wedding. Indian Wedding Photographer - Tesh Parekh
You really can't have an Indian event without mouth watering food! Indian Wedding Photographer - Tesh Parekh
Waiting for the bride and groom... Indian Wedding Photographer - Tesh Parekh
Here they come! Indian Wedding Photographer - Tesh Parekh
One of my favorite moments to photograph- the first dance! Indian Wedding Photographer - Tesh Parekh
I love this image in Black & White. Indian Wedding Photographer - Tesh Parekh
All smiles! Indian Wedding Photographer - Tesh Parekh
Couple keeps on dancing, I keep on clicking... Indian Wedding Photographer - Tesh Parekh
I also love to paint the first dance. Indian Wedding Photographer - Tesh Parekh
Mom and Dad's turn... Indian Wedding Photographer - Tesh Parekh
Cake time! Indian Wedding Photographer - Tesh Parekh
The toasts were nice... Indian Wedding Photographer - Tesh Parekh
Bride and groom approve! Indian Wedding Photographer - Tesh Parekh
A candid moment. Indian Wedding Photographer - Tesh Parekh
More toasts coming. Indian Wedding Photographer - Tesh Parekh
Cheers! Indian Wedding Photographer - Tesh Parekh
Goom's Dad's turn. Indian Wedding Photographer - Tesh Parekh
Front row seats for the evening's entertainment. Indian Wedding Photographer - Tesh Parekh
This bhangra troupe knows how to dance! Indian Wedding Photographer - Tesh Parekh
That was great! Indian Wedding Photographer - Tesh Parekh
The dance floor is open! Indian Wedding Photographer - Tesh Parekh
What a nice way to welcome the bride to family! Indian Wedding Photographer - Tesh Parekh
That was funny! Indian Wedding Photographer - Tesh Parekh
Ever wonder why yours truly is happy to see the Gujarati food?! Indian Wedding Photographer - Tesh Parekh
Romance. Mystery. Indian Wedding Photographer - Tesh Parekh
New beginning. Indian Wedding Photographer - Tesh Parekh
One of my favorite images of the reception! Indian Wedding Photographer - Tesh Parekh
This wedding was fun! Congratulations to both families... Indian Wedding Photographer - Tesh Parekh