Nandika & Alok

NANDIKA & ALOK’S WEDDING

ON THE SWAN RIVER + AT THE BURSWOOD ON SWAN AND CROWN TOWERS

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Where do I even begin with these two?

Hmm… let’s just start with Alok’s first email.

He reached out asking to photograph his proposal. On a boat off the coast of Rottnest. A shot from a drone was his preference. If I could snipe one from the beach with a telescopic lens that would be a great too.

Ok, so I shouldn’t have been surprised about the extravagance of the events to follow… but before you poke fun at me, just have a look at the epic three day event that followed a year later.

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Nandika & Alok’s wedding will always be a fond memory of mine. Being thrown into the deep end of a culture so rich with tradition, emotion and colour was something I’ll never forget, and I’ll cherish it forever.

Thank you #Loksy, you and your family made me feel so welcome and for that I poured everything I had into this weekend.

Alright, that’s your entree. Let’s kick it off at day one; on the Swan.

In a glass cube

…called the Crystal Swan.

After everyone had gotten acquainted with each other on the river, it was time for kick ons at the Crown.

May I present to you; Sagan, Chunni and Sangeet.

Alright, are we partied out yet? You better not be.

Get home and recharge, tomorrow is THE day.

What have I gotten myself into…?

Oh, just my favourite celebration. Ever.

Nilsa & Will

NILSA & WILL’S ENGAGEMENT PARTY

AT THE NORTH PERTH HALL

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Being a part of another culture, even if it’s just for one night, is one of the warmest feelings I have the pleasure of feeling as a photographer.

Everything happens so quickly. From the moment Nilsa & Will walked in I knew I was in for a night of tradition, dancing and more dancing.

There’s lots of smiles in these. Plus some beautiful colours towards the end of the night (Thanks DJ ASHX). However the emotion pouring out from Nilsa’s brother during his dance with her was something to admire and is the very reason I love being a part of these family’s cultures for one night.

That’s the creme of the crop. Here’s the rest of the night…