September 27, 2007
Deepali and 007 (Sapan) Indian Wedding to the MAX!
Hey, is anyone here ready for anothe rblog post? I sure am! Things have been crazy and this week was a blur. I didn’t leave Colorado (until tomorrow when I’m off for Portland!). But I went up to Estes Park Yesterday, and Colorado Springs today and like a gazillion meetings it seems. But one thing I managed to do is pick out my favorite shots from Deepali and 007’s wedding for the blog! Why 007 you ask? Well I heard him telling a buddy on the phone that for now on he shall be called 007! Hey, I think that’s fitting!
OK how about some photos… Indian weddings are a dream for the eyes and a nightmare for the feet of a photographer. I couldn’t stop photographing all the details and rituals of this three-day event! And by the end of it, my feet were begging for mercy. Day one, the Henna! Here’s Deepali, looking ever so joyful.
As you can imagine, I was having so much fun with all the details!
The following morning I showed up early! I forgot how early it was but these guys were just starting to have their coffee, so coffee-early!
chocolate and nuts! Where are the marshmellows and graham crackers? Mmmmm
Upstairs, Mr. Antoine du Chez himself was giving free samples of product!
OK now for the very important religious ceremonies. You know I don’t understand anything going on here, but I enjoyed every second of it and everyone there was so great, they were so welcoming and happy to have me witness this really cool event.
This is Deepali’s mom, and her dad in the background
Later that evening…
The ladies made treats for Sapan… but I think they tricked him with some mystery ingredients!
The morning of the wedding, I showed up at the Dever Center for Performing Arts, which is a perfect place for an elaborate Indian wedding - they have all the best lighting etc… it felt like I was photographing some sort of Broadway production!
Preparation shots…
Had to sneak in a self-portrait on the go!
It’s not every wedding where the groom rides in on a horse!
Urban Cowboy!
There were drums and everything!
Goofing around, the Mother of the Bride accidentally gave the groom a bloody nose! It was funny, and Sapan’s sister, a doctor, was there to stop the bleed while Sapan was still on the horse!
He’s OK!
Getting ready for the reception…
at the reception
Deepali’s father gave a nice, heartfelt toast.
…as did Reena, her sister!
Reena and another girl also did a very cool dance for the newlyweds.
Then Deepali joined and before you know it, everyone was dancing!
Deepali / Sapan, first Dance
A nice moment during the Mother-Son dance
They had an awesome DJ. I saw that he had real live turntables. I thought it was just for looks, as DJ’s just don’t mix records any more which is a huge shame… lo and behold this guy starts mixing and scratching and throwing in all sorts of fancy moves, I was so impressed!
two turntables and a microphone!
I’d love to post more… got so many cool shots! You guys will just have to wait! Thanks so much for having me, I had such a great time and was honored to be your chosen photographer. Congratulations Deepali and Sapan!!!
September 27, 2007 |
September 27th, 2007 at 3:58 pm
Man! That is COOL!
September 27th, 2007 at 4:54 pm
great stuff!
September 27th, 2007 at 5:43 pm
What a beautiful wedding! Thanks for sharing so many pictures. BTW - congrats with all your hard work - you’re getting SKINNY! I wouldn’t have recognized you in that self portrait!
September 28th, 2007 at 12:58 am
SERIOUSLY MARK…you really do look skinny in that self portrait! and i am so jealous of this wedding! i wish that was in az so i could have assisted with that
amazing shots…UH-MAY-ZING!
September 28th, 2007 at 8:48 am
What a cool cultural experience and I love all the beautiful details and colors!!! I think Indian women are so beautiful. And Mark, you look SKINNY in that self portait…like I haven’t seen you look in a long time…since college probably. No more Frank Azar!!!
September 28th, 2007 at 10:21 am
One of the most intriguing weddings I think you have done, Mark. Beautiful color and lighting - you really captured the very best of an amazing wedding! Atza my boy! Love, Dad
September 28th, 2007 at 12:04 pm
Absolutely Beautiful!! Deepali you hired a great photographer!! Amazing work!
September 28th, 2007 at 12:09 pm
absolutely beautiful! if this is a glimpse of what is to come i know you will be very happy with your wedding album, mark did a great job, and deepali you are flawless seriously, sappy baby..what can i say ure a hottie!
September 28th, 2007 at 12:19 pm
Hey deeps…..man this looks like a sooraj barjatya film to the perfection…..we dint know mark could be so goooooood we just thought at the wedding the way he was talking pics with his camera was as if he was shooting bullets its iraq hehehheheh
tryly well done mark….and ofcourse u too look great in it:)
September 28th, 2007 at 2:43 pm
Mark,
We just got back from our honeymoon and catching first glimpses of our wedding pics!!!! You are amazing…and these are breathtaking! Thank you so very much…we knew we couldn’t go wrong with you. Looking forward to that DVD!!!!
-Deepali & 007
September 28th, 2007 at 8:45 pm
Deep’s and Sapan…you guys look beautiful. To the photographer…absolutely breathtaking photos.
Great work!!!
September 29th, 2007 at 1:20 pm
This was one of the most beautiful weddings I have eveeeeer been to. From begining to end–great.
September 29th, 2007 at 2:11 pm
dudee the pics look AWESOMEE..great job Mark..I had no idea they would look this nice! I’m gonna make sure I get the full album
September 30th, 2007 at 2:21 pm
DIVA AND G.Q. WHAT CAN I SAY IT WAS REALLY REALLY BEAUTIFUL I NEVER SEEN ANY WEDDING LIKE THIS BEFORE IT LOOK’S STRAIGHT OUT OF A FAIRY TALE BOOK…LUV U GUY’S CAN’T WAIT TO SEE THE DVD……..
October 2nd, 2007 at 3:24 pm
Absolutely Beautiful!! Deepali you hired a great photographer!! Amazing work!waiting for more pic
October 3rd, 2007 at 5:23 pm
Hey Mark, can’t express it in words of how amazing these pictures look (I guess I just expressed it in words!) … but you truly a creative eye…amazing job! Waiting for the rest of the pics…if you want to send them to me to proof before you send it out to everyone…I’ll be more than happy to check them out for you!
Minesh
November 15th, 2007 at 3:32 am
deepali! you and your new husband are stunning in these amazing photos. congratulations!
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