Vipra's Mehandi

This time the bride was special to me; I've known her for some 15 years now - my besty hired me for her sister's wedding shoot. Once again, a winter wedding in the extreme temperature of Delhi.

The mehandi ceremony happened the night before the engagement. It was a fun, cozy affair at home with close friends and immediate family.

She didn't want any on her feet; we convinced her for a small something because she was getting married

Getting mehandi put is never so 'cozy' for the bride on a winter evening

Did I mention that this bride HATES the smell mehandi; well, I guess she got that from her mom (again a lot of persuasion went in to get a teeny tiny flower done on aunty's hand. phew!)

I, usually, am engrossed in my job and forget about food when I'm shooting (it can be tough doing that at weddings though). This time my sweet friend was around to take care of me; she was literally running around me to feed me paneer tikka and wine to keep me warm. "DG, eaaaaat. You need some energy… I want you to enjoy as well." How was I to explain to her that I didn't want to miss a moment while I was munching on food; not to forget I was getting paid for it? She saw I wouldn't budge and she picked up another plate for me and started following me just like she had to keep chasing her little daughter.

Friends will be friends; photographers will be photographers.


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