A
professional
wedding photographer
doesn’t just snap pictures of the couple and their families. He
should know how to immerse his photos with the culture and ambience
of the ceremony. When choosing a photographer, be sure to pick one
who knows how to capture the spirit of the day.
This is even more true for
Asian weddings, which have more of a flourish to them than simple
Western ones. Their pomp and detail, whether in South Asian or
Chinese ceremonies, can be confusing for amateur photographers to
showcase properly. Professionals, however, are expected to have
familiarised themselves with them.
For Indian weddings, for
instance, your photographer should know about certain elements such
as:
Barat
– The moment when the groom, decked up in fine clothes and
accessories, is brought to the heavily-decorated wedding venue, with
the groom riding a horse, an elephant or a four wheeler.
VarMala
– This is when the bride and groom exchange garlands on a decorated
stage or “Mandap”.
Pheras
–
The exchange of vows in front of the holy fire, going around it
holding hands seven times.
Additionally, there are the
Kanya Daan and the Bidaai, or when the bride's family hands her over
to her groom, and she formally leaves her parents' house and moves in
with him. Professional photographers would know what to take pictures
of and how to best frame the shot so it would have the maximum
emotional effect. They also bring with them professional experience
and the best equipment.
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