Big Fat Indian Wedding

A country where family values, love and respect for parents and elders are still considered important for those growing up, youngsters give the responsibility of finding a bride or groom to the elders. In India the wedding doesn't happen between the bride and groom alone, it involves their families as well. The families organises a grand marriage which involves umpteen rituals, customs, elaborate wedding destinations, several functions, delicious food and not to forget number of guests (about 400-500, and can go up to 2000).

Family values, steeped in emotions, bring in an extra bond and attachment to people. This is seen in the wedding rituals, where each ceremony symbolises something. The main wedding day amongst Hindus comprises of saat pheras (7 rounds) around a holy fire, in which each round depicts a promise to bride by groom and vice versa and invokes God to bless them. At last "Bidaai" ritual takes place in which the bride's father gives away her daughter to the groom. It is a very sad moment for bride's family.

The marriage involves several tasks like booking the venue, caterers, decorators, making a wedding trousseau, gifts for all the relatives and the family members of the groom and the groom himself. Another important work in an Indian wedding is to locate a creative photographer. A wedding album is forever and everyone wants it to capture all the important moments of the wedding. Wedding photographers in Delhi can provide you the following options:

Digital- This is the most common way of shooting. Digital cameras can shoot in even low light, like in the evening when wedding function starts. You can see your snaps just after 2-3 days of the wedding. Your photographer can preview the shots on the display screen and adjust accordingly.

Film- A film has a better range from highlights to shadow and involves a lot of work. In addition to processing rolls of films, processing and editing images take much time and are costlier. It is about a four week task, far more than the time taken above.

Classic- Classic images are those that stand the test of time- striking, gorgeous, and formal. It is the photographer’s creative mind that creates a classic pose out of an ordinary moment.

Artistic- When a photographer can deliver the unique and artistic moment that are only for that particular couple, it becomes really special. A couple's willingness to have fun and enjoy the moment can take a photo to the next level.

Lifestyle- It is candid photography with some direction and styling. It has an approachable feel and relaxed result. These are the pictures with scenic backgrounds.

Dramatic- This photography is mainly based on lightening. A photographer must have the knack of creating his own light in a unique way if the sun is unavailable.In such pictures, the angles and backgrounds have to be chosen wisely so that everything looks at its best.

Today anyone can take a photo, but what separates a true professional is their ability to take amazing photos consistently, capturing every part of the wedding day.