BRAJA MANDALA WEDDINGS www.brajamandala.com
Looking good is always important on your wedding day, nd having your memories captured makes it even more important to have an amazing photographer. If your wedding day is soon approaching, and you’re still racking your brains about how to best choose a wedding photographer that fits your individual needs, then today is your lucky day! We were lucky enough to have a Q and A session with the highly renowned Indian wedding photographer, Braja Mandala. Braja’s work has been seen in such publications as Harper’s Bazaar India, and she’s traveled the globe capturing her client’s wedding moments on film. Below are some of her tips in helping you choose the best photographer for your wedding day and having a better understating of Indian weddings. Q: What is the most exciting thing about photographing Indian weddings? A: In one word, family. Family is everything. The amount of respect shown during the ceremonies to incorporate family is so beautiful. Family brings laughter, celebration and emotion to every event. I was recently photographing the groom’s portraits. I asked his mom to stand between the groom and his brother. The next moment she broke down in tears. I didn’t stop shooting. Most would. She immediately came gave me the biggest hug and thanked me. The moments I caught for their family are priceless. You will experience moments like this throughout the day. It’s not always tearful, it’s most of the time celebratory. But, it always comes down to family. I’m always humbled to be witness to it all. Q: If I have never been to an Indian wedding ceremony what should I expect? A: Indian weddings are full of life and traditions. An Indian wedding ceremony first starts off with the precession of the groom. Typically the groom arrives to
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