I knew this event was going to be big, because…well let’s face it…we have huge families. The venue is a bit limited when it comes to shooting locations, and the outside doesn’t really provide much so we had to improvise. Deacon Vijay and Bincy were adventerous (or crazy) enough to actually listen to our suggestions, some how we ended up climbing out of a window and onto a roof top for a quick shoot. I don’t know why they agreed, but we are sure glad that they did.

When you have a team of 2 photographers, they can quickly set up off camera lighting and get more dramatic images faster. We had very little time to get our shots in, but working as a team we were able to stay on schedule (no Indian Standard Time) and still have creative results. Please enjoy these photos from Deacon Vijay and Bincy’s engagement.

These are the famous last words spoken by many Indian and South Asian couples when they start planning some sort of event. As soon as the parents get involved, the list of 45 guests suddenly increases to a little over 150. It happens far too often.

Same goes the story of Parneet and Nina. These two had their beautiful engagement ceremony at the Villa Borghese in upstate New York. I am sure they would have had a great time with a smaller event at home, but this party was well worth it. Once the music started the guests were drawn to the dance floor, and that is where they stayed all night! The DJ kept the party going pumping out the latest Punjabi tracks and mixing in some of the classics. Our pal Lucky from Candle Light Studios served as the videographer, and we chased the couple around for hours while the guests danced nonstop through the end of the night.

There are a few joys a parent will have, all of them involve the happiness of their children. Sometimes it is frustrating when parents take over the event, and invite their college friends wife’s sister’s cousin’s uncle to your event, – just step back, relax and let them enjoy as they celebrate your joy.

Here are some photos from the Indian Engagement party:

Bhumi had a very large Sweet 16 held at the New Cliton Manor with about 300 guests. She had come by a few weeks earlier for a pre-shoot, we used those images on a poster board for all her friends to sign and leave fun messages. The pre-shoot was held in Nutley, NJ under the shade of a large tree shielding us from the summer sun. Music was provided by Dj Kevin Bhatt, from SAX Entertainment. He also provided the music to Ambrish and Nirali’s wedding and Reception a few weeks back. Her party had plenty of fun dance performances and touching moments while she dedicated her candles to her beloved family and friends.  They grow up so fast…

Now back to the couple, these two really got some verbal torment when Nisha’s Dad grabbed the microphone.

“Nisha and Ryan have gotten really close over the past few years, after Nisha had moved I found out that they have both relocated to the same area in New Jersey, it was actually the same city, later I found that they were on the same area, how nice, then I found that they were on the same street, then in the same building, and now on the same floor, I will stop it at that and just say that these two are really close.”

Pwnd. Nice one, Pops. I am sure he will bring his A game to the wedding for his speech.

When the music started everyone hit the dance floor. We had set up an area for group shots, and between the dancing and partying, friends and family eventually made their way over to get some photos taken. We had a great time photographing this couple, and are looking forward to offering our services for their wedding next year. Congrats Nisha and Ryan!

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Here are some quick snaps from the event.