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One Last Wedding in 2010: Meagan and Adam and Hotel Washington in Washington DC

It was in speaking to Meagan’s father Tom and emailing back and forth that he had melted my heart so much that not taking this one last wedding in our 2010 year would have made us feel guilty more than proud of keeping it at 25 exactly. After meeting Meagan and Adam for the first time during their engagement session with us it totally confirmed that they were such a “Regeti’s Bride and Groom” that we would have totally lost out by not accepting them as clients.

An added plus was that we got to spend a wonderful evening at the marvelous “W Hotel” in Washington DC enjoying the swanky and chic environment that the hotel offers to its guests. It was such a pleasure to get to know not just Meagan and Adam, but Tom and his wife as well. We hope that you will remember us in the future and stay in touch as the years pass by. To Adam we have to commend you for the strength and courage that you have brought forth in honoring and preserving our right to freedom as citizens of this country and in providing the generations to come a more safe and secure future as Americans. We love you guys!

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  • Meagan ArlineJanuary 10, 2011 - 7:27 pm

    Our wedding was more perfect than we ever could have imagined. The phtots turned out so amazing. You all were able to capture moments that we will remember and be able to look at for the rest of our life together. We thank you for taking the time to get to know us and our families during the process.ReplyCancel

  • Adam ArlineJanuary 10, 2011 - 8:07 pm

    The pictures are unbelievable! After meeting you guys and working with you the first time, we knew you were going to be perfect for the job. You completely surpassed all of our expectations and bent over backwards to make everything perfect for us! Our wedding was so special to us and we will always remember it with these amazing pictures! Thank you guys so much!!ReplyCancel

  • Michelle TreadwellJanuary 10, 2011 - 8:49 pm

    I am so happy for you both and was thrilled to share the evening with you!! The pictures are fantastic!!!ReplyCancel

  • Tom FowlerJanuary 10, 2011 - 10:26 pm

    What a beautiful wedding for the perfect couple!! The pictures are terrific and the event was fantastic!ReplyCancel

  • Emily BanksJanuary 11, 2011 - 10:19 pm

    Perfect pictures for the perfect couple!! Love you both!!ReplyCancel

  • Bill HutchensJanuary 12, 2011 - 10:05 pm

    The pictures are great. I like all of the different angles your photographer was able to capture, I feel like I was there. Best Wishes to you both.ReplyCancel

  • Ginny PaulJanuary 14, 2011 - 12:07 am

    What a beautiful couple and wonderful pictures. Thanks so much for sharing with me.ReplyCancel

  • Laura WatkinsJanuary 14, 2011 - 4:39 pm

    There are only two ways to take the “big day” with you after it’s all over…memories and pictures. Fortunately, Meagan and Adam’s photos are just as wonderful as their memories. I’m certain that the ARLINES have a full and happy life ahead of them. I love you both very much!ReplyCancel

  • Jeff WhiteJanuary 14, 2011 - 8:20 pm

    Your pictures came out so well. What a beautiful couple, what a beautiful wedding, what a beautiful future! Congratulations Meagan and Adam! I love you both!ReplyCancel

  • Karen PetruzziJanuary 23, 2011 - 3:54 pm

    Adam and Meagan, what amazing pictures of your wedding. I am so happy for you and wish you a lifetime of love and happiness. Semper Fidelis!ReplyCancel

  • Brian SmithJanuary 23, 2011 - 7:14 pm

    This was the best wedding ever, and the pictures are amazing!
    love you both,
    BrianReplyCancel

  • Christine MaggioJanuary 23, 2011 - 7:20 pm

    You’re wedding was amazing! It was so beautiful and the pictures really captured the moments! We love you both so much!ReplyCancel

  • Jenifer SmithJanuary 23, 2011 - 9:33 pm

    As the mother of the beautiful bride…everything about this wedding was perfect, everything!! Regeti’s took the time to get to know Adam and Meagan prior to the wedding..The moments they capture in all of their pictures are priceless! I love you Meagan and Adam!!ReplyCancel

  • Christine HawkJanuary 24, 2011 - 2:28 am

    We were very honored to be included in your wedding celebration. The ceremony was very moving, and the reception was incredible! The pictures are as amazing and beautiful as the bride and groom! Look forward to seeing you when you visit your parents.ReplyCancel

  • Dawn HammondJanuary 24, 2011 - 12:32 pm

    Congrats Meagan and Adam ….your wedding was beautiful!!! Wishing you a long and happy life together!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Mary FreemanJanuary 24, 2011 - 2:51 pm

    Congrats Meagan and Adam! The photos are great and your wedding was beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Eleanor WhiteJanuary 24, 2011 - 2:54 pm

    This was a beautiful wedding. We were very happy to share this memory with you. The pictures are beautiful. Have an amazing life together!! Wishing both of you lots of love!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Jen BlaisdellJanuary 24, 2011 - 5:55 pm

    Beautiful pictures!! You guys look amazing:)ReplyCancel

  • unicorn4568January 24, 2011 - 7:57 pm

    Meagan and Adam – The pictures are fantastic!!! Everyone looked fabulous. I was very happy to be a part of your special day.ReplyCancel

  • Jamie NowakowskiJanuary 24, 2011 - 8:39 pm

    Thanks for letting me be a part of your special day! Had a great weekendReplyCancel

  • Joshua StilwellJanuary 24, 2011 - 9:19 pm

    Adam and Meagan,
    The pics posted are beautiful! Definitely the next best thing to being there. I’m happy you allowed me to share your moment with you. Best. Wedding. Ever. Oh, and did you notice how the photographers were like super-ninja-stealth-mode!? They took a million pics and I can’t recall ever seeing a single photographer or camera!! Incredibly amazing job by Regeti!
    Yours,
    JoshuaReplyCancel

  • Jessica ShifflettJanuary 24, 2011 - 10:12 pm

    We were so happy to be a part of such a special day for Meg and Adam!ReplyCancel

  • Karen WeedJanuary 24, 2011 - 11:10 pm

    Such a beautiful Wedding for a beautiful couple! The pictures are amazing..I especially love the engagement photo of the two of you with the American Flag!!That picture is what it is all about! Love you Meagan and Adam!!ReplyCancel

  • Tyler KlecknerJanuary 25, 2011 - 8:33 am

    The Wedding was amazing! I felt absolutely honored to attend. Everything was so perfect! Even Tom’s dancing… They captured some great moments between the two of you that you will be able to share forever. They should use you all as Regeti models!!!ReplyCancel

  • Cameron MankinJanuary 25, 2011 - 6:50 pm

    Terrific photos! Looks like a wonderful wedding.ReplyCancel

  • Keith MankinJanuary 25, 2011 - 6:55 pm

    Beautiful pictures of a beautiful couple! They really capture the wonderful spirit of the occasion. Best wishes Meagan and Adam.ReplyCancel

  • Erika GottliebJanuary 25, 2011 - 8:21 pm

    Great pictures. We had A FANTASTIC time.ReplyCancel

  • Rodney VarnumJanuary 25, 2011 - 8:23 pm

    Adam and Meagan re one of the most amazing couple I have meet. Regeti’s went all out to make this wedding so special and wonderful. May God Bless them on their journey.

    Rodney VarnumReplyCancel

  • Michael GottliebJanuary 25, 2011 - 8:24 pm

    We are so happy we could share this day with you! Thanks for including us!ReplyCancel

  • Carla McElroyJanuary 25, 2011 - 8:39 pm

    Nice Pictures! My friend Judy’s son’s weddingReplyCancel

  • Carla McElroyJanuary 25, 2011 - 9:05 pm

    This is my friend Judy’s son’s wedding – The kids are in a contest for a free wedding album. Please give them some clicks -Thanks!!!ReplyCancel

  • Monica FountainJanuary 25, 2011 - 10:28 pm

    Adam and Meagan, you two were absolutely beautiful!! The wedding was awesome. Congratulations to you both and thank you for inviting me. I really enjoyed every minute of it.ReplyCancel

  • J DavisJanuary 27, 2011 - 1:28 am

    Wow!!!! They say that a picture is worth a thousand words. Looking at those pictures, it will take much more than that to describe how beautiful those they are. Often our days and nights pass so quickly that we don’t have time to grasp those special moments in our lives that we hold so near and dear to us. A picture is a reflection/reminder of a special moment in our lives that we have felt God created just for us. Although it is just a symbol, your marriage will be just as beautiful as your pictures. You two are a beautiful couple and I pray the success of your marriage.ReplyCancel

  • Stephanie BetheaJanuary 27, 2011 - 4:46 pm

    The wedding was beautiful. The reception was amazing. The pictures are awesome! Table FOUR! OOOO oooo!!ReplyCancel

  • Tina TreadwellJanuary 27, 2011 - 4:46 pm

    TABLE 4!!!!! BEST WEDDING EVER!!!! LOVE U GUYSReplyCancel

  • Steve TreadwellJanuary 27, 2011 - 4:50 pm

    table 4 was “that guy” pictures turned out great!!! love the dc backround!!!ReplyCancel

  • Shirley YoungJanuary 27, 2011 - 5:01 pm

    the wedding was sooo lovely!! over joyed to have you as part of the family adam!!! meagan you looked too gorgeous in your dress!!! love grandma <3ReplyCancel

  • Sherri BrooksJanuary 27, 2011 - 5:15 pm

    Beautiful pictures!!ReplyCancel

  • Heather NicholsonJanuary 27, 2011 - 5:52 pm

    Love the pictures!ReplyCancel

  • Kevin HennessyJanuary 27, 2011 - 5:53 pm

    Great photos!ReplyCancel

  • Kevin HennessyJanuary 27, 2011 - 5:55 pm

    The pictures really captured your day! What a special couple!ReplyCancel

  • Heather NicholsonJanuary 27, 2011 - 5:57 pm

    Meagan and Adam – loved looking at the pictures of your wedding! You looked so beautiful! Best wishes!ReplyCancel

  • Lindley BaityJanuary 27, 2011 - 6:21 pm

    Meagan and Adam – your wedding pictures are beautiful. Congratulations to an awesome couple and best wishes for a very long, happy life together!ReplyCancel

  • Susan HubbardJanuary 27, 2011 - 7:18 pm

    Your photos truly capture the love you feel for each other! Congratulations, and best wishes for a wonderful future.ReplyCancel

  • Melissa MahonJanuary 27, 2011 - 7:22 pm

    the pictures really capture the love between you too and are great!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa MahonJanuary 27, 2011 - 7:42 pm

    What a special celebration! I especially like the “cover picture”! The kiss showing your love and commitment to each other! Seeing the Washington Monument in the background shows EXACTLY where you were!ReplyCancel

  • Lollobrigida SmithJanuary 27, 2011 - 7:54 pm

    i can feel the love and happiness that this couple have for each other through these amazing photos!ReplyCancel

  • James WeedJanuary 27, 2011 - 8:09 pm

    These picture are great but don’t even begin to show what a truly beautiful couple you are. Please know our love is with you always. God bless!ReplyCancel

  • James WeedJanuary 27, 2011 - 8:16 pm

    Oh, and table 4 rocks!ReplyCancel

  • Erica FarringtonJanuary 28, 2011 - 7:58 pm

    Great pictures! Everyone looked sooo beautiful! Wish you all the best Adam and Meagan!ReplyCancel

  • Gregory WeedJanuary 30, 2011 - 9:54 am

    Great pictures of a very special day!ReplyCancel

  • Mandy MorrisonJanuary 30, 2011 - 4:17 pm

    Meagan I am so happy for you guys!! I know we have just started to get to know each other but from what I do know you are a smily happy newly wed 🙂 CONGRATS!!ReplyCancel

  • Mitch CaseJanuary 30, 2011 - 5:03 pm

    The pictures turned out really well. It was a great wedding. Glad I could be a part of it! Congrats again!ReplyCancel

  • Brian BrownJanuary 30, 2011 - 5:09 pm

    Loved the wedding, the reception, the guests, and especially the pictures!ReplyCancel

  • Susan Routzahn BarnettJanuary 30, 2011 - 5:34 pm

    The photos as just as beautiful as your wedding day! Congrats to a great couple and all the best always!ReplyCancel

  • Judy ArlineJanuary 30, 2011 - 5:42 pm

    Congratulations my darlings!!!These pictures will be treasures forever – they are so beautiful! Just like you guys!! I love you so much and may you experience everything that is beautiful and wonderful in life!! Mommy loves Adam and Meagan!!!

    love,
    Mama BootsReplyCancel

  • Lynne RupertJanuary 30, 2011 - 6:57 pm

    The pictures are so very beautiful!!!!!! I seemed like a gorgeous event. Congrats to the happy couple.ReplyCancel

  • Patt Ward HollarJanuary 30, 2011 - 7:37 pm

    Adam and Meagan are as beautuful on the inside as they are on the outside. I am looking forward to viewing their wedding album by Regeti. The lens surely captured their fun, happy and love as they gaze into one another’s eyes.ReplyCancel

  • Ryan MogelJanuary 30, 2011 - 8:27 pm

    Cindy and I were honored to be part of a storybook relationship that turned into fairytale wedding…everything was simply elegant…and the beautiful photos are proof!ReplyCancel

  • Tom SmithJanuary 30, 2011 - 9:07 pm

    AWESOME…!!! Who paid for this Wedding?!!!
    It is GORGEOUS….!! :o)ReplyCancel

  • Teddi MaustJanuary 30, 2011 - 11:52 pm

    The wedding was absolutely gorgeous! Every part of it was perfect! Congrats on starting a beautiful life together!ReplyCancel

  • Garrett CaseJanuary 31, 2011 - 12:03 am

    The pictures turned out amazing. Congratulations Adam and Meagan! Great wedding!ReplyCancel

  • Chris ArlineJanuary 31, 2011 - 12:22 am

    Not only did we have an unforgettable time at the wedding, we have such amazing photos to relive the most illustrious wedding of 2010.ReplyCancel

  • Janell EvansJanuary 31, 2011 - 12:33 am

    We had such a great time at the wedding. The pictures are amazing! We should have all our family get-togethers photographed by Regiti’s.ReplyCancel

  • Jack MehophJanuary 31, 2011 - 12:52 am

    These photos are so amazing. I am so glad to be able to share the experience through these pictures. There’s just one critique. There could have been a couple more pictures of the Grooms brother… I’m just saying he looked good! Thanks again.ReplyCancel

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That half-second before the twirl settles — Alekhya`s lehenga still mid-spin, and Amar just... watching her. Not posing, not performing for the camera. Just watching his new wife catch the evening light in red and gold.



This is why we always build in time for portraits. The ceremony is beautiful, but moments like this — quiet, unscripted, a little giddy.



Planning a Sikh ceremony and want photos that feel like this? Drop a comment or DM us — we`d love to hear about your day.

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That half-second before the twirl settles — Alekhya's lehenga still mid-spin, and Amar just... watching her. Not posing, not performing for the camera. Just watching his new wife catch the evening light in red and gold. This is why we always build in time for portraits. The ceremony is beautiful, but moments like this — quiet, unscripted, a little giddy. Planning a Sikh ceremony and want photos that feel like this? Drop a comment or DM us — we'd love to hear about your day.

There`s a reason we always try to get this angle during an Anand Karaj — shooting from behind the Guru Granth Sahib, with the granthi in the frame, so you see exactly what the couple sees: the entire sangat, seated together, witnessing. Alekhya and Amar are mid-Laav here, the moment where the groom leads and the bride follows around the Guru Granth Sahib, four times, each round a vow. You can feel the room`s attention even in a still photo.



This is why we love photographing Sikh weddings — the symbolism is so visual and so intentional. Thinking about a Sikh ceremony for your own wedding? Send us a DM, we`d love to talk through how we`d cover it.

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There's a reason we always try to get this angle during an Anand Karaj — shooting from behind the Guru Granth Sahib, with the granthi in the frame, so you see exactly what the couple sees: the entire sangat, seated together, witnessing. Alekhya and Amar are mid-Laav here, the moment where the groom leads and the bride follows around the Guru Granth Sahib, four times, each round a vow. You can feel the room's attention even in a still photo. This is why we love photographing Sikh weddings — the symbolism is so visual and so intentional. Thinking about a Sikh ceremony for your own wedding? Send us a DM, we'd love to talk through how we'd cover it.

Everyone faces forward during an Anand Karaj — toward the Guru Granth Sahib, toward the moment being witnessed — so some of the most beautiful details happen in the one direction no one else is looking. That embroidery on the back of Alekhya`s lehenga? Most of the room never saw it like this. We did.



There`s something about photographing from behind the couple during a Sikh ceremony — you catch the whole sangat, the colors, the stillness of people sitting shoulder to shoulder in prayer. It`s a different kind of portrait. Quieter. Bigger than just the two of them.



Planning a Sikh or Punjabi wedding and want a team that knows the ceremony flow, not just the aesthetics? Drop a comment or DM us — let`s talk.

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Everyone faces forward during an Anand Karaj — toward the Guru Granth Sahib, toward the moment being witnessed — so some of the most beautiful details happen in the one direction no one else is looking. That embroidery on the back of Alekhya's lehenga? Most of the room never saw it like this. We did. There's something about photographing from behind the couple during a Sikh ceremony — you catch the whole sangat, the colors, the stillness of people sitting shoulder to shoulder in prayer. It's a different kind of portrait. Quieter. Bigger than just the two of them. Planning a Sikh or Punjabi wedding and want a team that knows the ceremony flow, not just the aesthetics? Drop a comment or DM us — let's talk.

This is the moment everyone`s eyes skip right past because they`re waiting for the big kiss or the garland exchange, won`t be happening here folks!— but this is still the good stuff. The palla draped and placed in the bride`s hand, her chuda bangles catching the light. It`s such a small gesture, but it`s literally the moment she takes hold of the journey they`re starting together.



At Sikh ceremonies we always tell couples: don`t rush the hands. The jewelry, the fabric, the grip — it all tells a story the wide shot can`t. Alekhya and Amar`s ceremony at the Sikh Foundation of Virginia was full of these in-between moments, and I`m so glad we caught this one.



Planning a Sikh or Punjabi ceremony and want a photographer who knows to watch for the small stuff? Drop a comment or send us a DM — we`d love to talk through your day.

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This is the moment everyone's eyes skip right past because they're waiting for the big kiss or the garland exchange, won't be happening here folks!— but this is still the good stuff. The palla draped and placed in the bride's hand, her chuda bangles catching the light. It's such a small gesture, but it's literally the moment she takes hold of the journey they're starting together. At Sikh ceremonies we always tell couples: don't rush the hands. The jewelry, the fabric, the grip — it all tells a story the wide shot can't. Alekhya and Amar's ceremony at the Sikh Foundation of Virginia was full of these in-between moments, and I'm so glad we caught this one. Planning a Sikh or Punjabi ceremony and want a photographer who knows to watch for the small stuff? Drop a comment or send us a DM — we'd love to talk through your day.

Given that Alekhya`s father is no longer with us, her mother instead gently places the other end of the Palla, into the cupped hands of the bride. Alekhya, eyes down, soaking in the quiet before everything became official, while her new father-in-law watched the whole thing unfold with the kind of smile you can`t fake.



This is what we love about shooting Sikh ceremonies — the formality of the moment never erases the small, human gestures happening right alongside it. We`re always watching for these in-between beats because years from now, this is the photo that gets pointed at first.



Want moments like this from your own ceremony? Drop a comment or send us a DM — we`d love to hear about your wedding.

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Given that Alekhya's father is no longer with us, her mother instead gently places the other end of the Palla, into the cupped hands of the bride. Alekhya, eyes down, soaking in the quiet before everything became official, while her new father-in-law watched the whole thing unfold with the kind of smile you can't fake. This is what we love about shooting Sikh ceremonies — the formality of the moment never erases the small, human gestures happening right alongside it. We're always watching for these in-between beats because years from now, this is the photo that gets pointed at first. Want moments like this from your own ceremony? Drop a comment or send us a DM — we'd love to hear about your wedding.

There`s a moment right before the words come out — eyes closed, hand lifted, like he`s reaching for the note before it exists yet. This ragi was leading shabad kirtan at Alekhya and Amar`s Sikh wedding ceremony, and I love how you can see the tabla player`s hand already waiting, perfectly in sync, like they`ve done this a thousand times together (they probably have).



This is the part of a wedding day people don`t always think to document — not the couple, not the decor, but the musicians who carry the entire spiritual weight of the ceremony on their voices. You can see decades of practice in that harmonium, worn smooth at the keys. That`s not something you stage. That`s something you notice.



If you`re planning a Sikh ceremony and want a photographer who understands the significance of these quieter moments — not just the big ones — let`s talk. Drop a comment or send us a DM.

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There's a moment right before the words come out — eyes closed, hand lifted, like he's reaching for the note before it exists yet. This ragi was leading shabad kirtan at Alekhya and Amar's Sikh wedding ceremony, and I love how you can see the tabla player's hand already waiting, perfectly in sync, like they've done this a thousand times together (they probably have). This is the part of a wedding day people don't always think to document — not the couple, not the decor, but the musicians who carry the entire spiritual weight of the ceremony on their voices. You can see decades of practice in that harmonium, worn smooth at the keys. That's not something you stage. That's something you notice. If you're planning a Sikh ceremony and want a photographer who understands the significance of these quieter moments — not just the big ones — let's talk. Drop a comment or send us a DM.

That look. Right in the middle of the ceremony, surrounded by family, and Amar still can`t help but grin at Alekhya like no one else is in the room. We caught this at the Sikh Foundation of Virginia, and moments like this are exactly why we never put the cameras down during the ceremony — the real stuff happens in the glances, not just the rituals.

Sikh wedding ceremonies have such a beautiful rhythm to them, the quiet focus, the hymns, and then these little bursts of pure joy between the couple. We live for catching both.

Planning a Sikh or Punjabi wedding and want a team that knows the flow of the ceremony? Drop us a comment or DM — let`s talk.

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That look. Right in the middle of the ceremony, surrounded by family, and Amar still can't help but grin at Alekhya like no one else is in the room. We caught this at the Sikh Foundation of Virginia, and moments like this are exactly why we never put the cameras down during the ceremony — the real stuff happens in the glances, not just the rituals. Sikh wedding ceremonies have such a beautiful rhythm to them, the quiet focus, the hymns, and then these little bursts of pure joy between the couple. We live for catching both. Planning a Sikh or Punjabi wedding and want a team that knows the flow of the ceremony? Drop us a comment or DM — let's talk. #SouthAsianWeddings #IndianWeddings #WeddingPhotographersInVirginia #IndianWeddingPhotographersInVirginia #SikhWedding #PunjabiWedding #SouthAsianWedding #DesiWedding #IndianWeddingPhotography #RegetisPhotography #WeddingPhotography

This is the kind of moment you have to be watching for — not posed, not repeated. Amar kneeling before the Guru Granth Sahib, kirpan in hand, the whole room holding its breath for a second. The maroon turban against that cream sherwani, the flowers banking the altar like they`re standing guard too.



These quiet, reverent seconds inside a Sikh ceremony are some of my favorite to photograph — there`s so much weight and history in them that you can`t fake. Planning a Sikh wedding and want someone who knows how to catch these moments without getting in the way? Send us a DM, we`d love to talk.

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This is the kind of moment you have to be watching for — not posed, not repeated. Amar kneeling before the Guru Granth Sahib, kirpan in hand, the whole room holding its breath for a second. The maroon turban against that cream sherwani, the flowers banking the altar like they're standing guard too. These quiet, reverent seconds inside a Sikh ceremony are some of my favorite to photograph — there's so much weight and history in them that you can't fake. Planning a Sikh wedding and want someone who knows how to catch these moments without getting in the way? Send us a DM, we'd love to talk.

The room is empty, the guests haven`t arrived yet, and these little gold baskets are already doing their job, hold the Karah Parshad which is handed out to attendees - it is much more than just a dessert; it embodies the core principles of Sikhism. This is the kind of detail I find myself photographing before anyone else even walks in — because the care put into a Sikh wedding goes so far beyond the ceremony itself. At the Sikh Foundation of Virginia, hospitality isn`t an afterthought, it`s woven into everything, right down to how the napkins are set out.



These are the moments that remind me why I show up early to every wedding. Want us there for yours from the very first detail? Send us a DM or book a consult — link in bio.

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The room is empty, the guests haven't arrived yet, and these little gold baskets are already doing their job, hold the Karah Parshad which is handed out to attendees - it is much more than just a dessert; it embodies the core principles of Sikhism. This is the kind of detail I find myself photographing before anyone else even walks in — because the care put into a Sikh wedding goes so far beyond the ceremony itself. At the Sikh Foundation of Virginia, hospitality isn't an afterthought, it's woven into everything, right down to how the napkins are set out. These are the moments that remind me why I show up early to every wedding. Want us there for yours from the very first detail? Send us a DM or book a consult — link in bio.

Before the shabad even starts, there`s this moment of quiet — flowers arranged just so, everyone finding their seats, the whole room settling into what`s about to happen. These blush roses were part of Alekhya and Amar`s day at the Sikh Foundation of Virginia, and I always make a point to slow down and capture the details like this before the ceremony energy picks up. They matter just as much as the big moments.



If you`re planning a Sikh ceremony and want a photographer who understands the flow of the Anand Karaj — from the quiet setup to the joy after — let`s talk. Send us a DM or book a consultation through the link in our bio.

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Before the shabad even starts, there's this moment of quiet — flowers arranged just so, everyone finding their seats, the whole room settling into what's about to happen. These blush roses were part of Alekhya and Amar's day at the Sikh Foundation of Virginia, and I always make a point to slow down and capture the details like this before the ceremony energy picks up. They matter just as much as the big moments. If you're planning a Sikh ceremony and want a photographer who understands the flow of the Anand Karaj — from the quiet setup to the joy after — let's talk. Send us a DM or book a consultation through the link in our bio.

Some of my favorite frames from a wedding day aren`t the big moments — they`re the quiet textures in between. This soft white fringe falling across hand-embroidered paisley fabric, caught during Alekhya and Amar`s Sikh ceremony, is the kind of detail most people don`t really give a second thought too, Chaur Sahib, the ceremonial whisk. But it tells its own story: generations of craftsmanship, layers of tradition, and their Rumala Sahib, one of the little things that make their wedding day feel truly theirs.



If you`re planning a wedding and want a photographer who notices the details as much as the big moments, let`s chat — drop a comment or send us a DM!

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Some of my favorite frames from a wedding day aren't the big moments — they're the quiet textures in between. This soft white fringe falling across hand-embroidered paisley fabric, caught during Alekhya and Amar's Sikh ceremony, is the kind of detail most people don't really give a second thought too, Chaur Sahib, the ceremonial whisk. But it tells its own story: generations of craftsmanship, layers of tradition, and their Rumala Sahib, one of the little things that make their wedding day feel truly theirs. If you're planning a wedding and want a photographer who notices the details as much as the big moments, let's chat — drop a comment or send us a DM!

I always tell couples — look up. The ceiling details at ceremonies like this one are never an afterthought, and this cluster of gold and pearl tassels hanging from the canopy at Alekhya and Amar`s Sikh wedding was one of those small moments I couldn`t walk past without photographing. Every strand catching the light a little differently, swaying so slightly you`d miss it if you weren`t paying attention.



This is the kind of detail that gets lost in the rush of a wedding day but means everything when you look back years later and remember exactly where you were standing. Got a ceremony space full of details like this? Tell me about it in the comments, or DM me to chat about your date.

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I always tell couples — look up. The ceiling details at ceremonies like this one are never an afterthought, and this cluster of gold and pearl tassels hanging from the canopy at Alekhya and Amar's Sikh wedding was one of those small moments I couldn't walk past without photographing. Every strand catching the light a little differently, swaying so slightly you'd miss it if you weren't paying attention. This is the kind of detail that gets lost in the rush of a wedding day but means everything when you look back years later and remember exactly where you were standing. Got a ceremony space full of details like this? Tell me about it in the comments, or DM me to chat about your date.

That moment right before the ceremony even starts, when two families fold into one. The dhol is still going in the background, the garlands haven`t even settled yet, and these two are just... holding on. You can tell there is a bit of happiness in this union — this isn`t a polite greeting, this is relief and joy all mixed together.



This is what I mean when I say the baraat isn`t just an entrance, it`s a union. Got a Sikh ceremony or baraat coming up? DM us — we`d love to be there for these moments.

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That moment right before the ceremony even starts, when two families fold into one. The dhol is still going in the background, the garlands haven't even settled yet, and these two are just... holding on. You can tell there is a bit of happiness in this union — this isn't a polite greeting, this is relief and joy all mixed together. This is what I mean when I say the baraat isn't just an entrance, it's a union. Got a Sikh ceremony or baraat coming up? DM us — we'd love to be there for these moments.

Before the shabad even begins, this is the moment I always watch for — the elders, barefoot on the path to the Gurdwara, hands clasped the exact same way without even realizing it. There`s a quiet conversation happening here that isn`t for the camera, it`s just two family elders settling into the weight and joy of the day ahead.



Twenty years of shooting Sikh weddings and I still catch my breath at moments like this. The crisp white, the navy turbans, the stillness before the ceremony gets loud with music and blessings — it`s my favorite kind of photo because it`s the one families didn`t know they needed until they see it. Tell me, whose dad or uncle does this remind you of? 👇

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Before the shabad even begins, this is the moment I always watch for — the elders, barefoot on the path to the Gurdwara, hands clasped the exact same way without even realizing it. There's a quiet conversation happening here that isn't for the camera, it's just two family elders settling into the weight and joy of the day ahead. Twenty years of shooting Sikh weddings and I still catch my breath at moments like this. The crisp white, the navy turbans, the stillness before the ceremony gets loud with music and blessings — it's my favorite kind of photo because it's the one families didn't know they needed until they see it. Tell me, whose dad or uncle does this remind you of? 👇

Before Alekhya and Amar even stepped in for their Anand Karaj, this was happening outside the Sikh Foundation of Virginia — guests barefoot, phones up, waiting for the doors to open. I love this little moment because it`s not posed, it`s not the `main event,` but it tells you everything about how much this day mattered to everyone standing there. Someone`s filming for a grandparent who couldn`t make the trip. Someone`s just excited. That`s the stuff I`m always watching for.



The colors alone — dusty lavender next to coral next to crimson — guests don`t usually think about how beautifully they`re dressing for each other, but they are.



If you`re planning a Sikh or Punjabi wedding and want someone who notices these in-between moments, not just the ceremony itself, let`s talk. DM us or book a consultation.

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Before Alekhya and Amar even stepped in for their Anand Karaj, this was happening outside the Sikh Foundation of Virginia — guests barefoot, phones up, waiting for the doors to open. I love this little moment because it's not posed, it's not the 'main event,' but it tells you everything about how much this day mattered to everyone standing there. Someone's filming for a grandparent who couldn't make the trip. Someone's just excited. That's the stuff I'm always watching for. The colors alone — dusty lavender next to coral next to crimson — guests don't usually think about how beautifully they're dressing for each other, but they are. If you're planning a Sikh or Punjabi wedding and want someone who notices these in-between moments, not just the ceremony itself, let's talk. DM us or book a consultation.

Everyone`s watching the groom on the horse, but look closer — he`s looking right back at someone in the crowd. That`s the thing about baraats, there`s so much happening (the drums, the dancing, the horse!) but if you keep your eyes open you catch these tiny exchanges that tell you who this day really belongs to. This is why we shoot the crowd just as much as we shoot the groom.



Alekhya and Amar`s Sikh wedding ceremony had this energy all day — joyful, loud, and full of moments like this one. Tell us in the comments what you notice first in this photo 👇

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Everyone's watching the groom on the horse, but look closer — he's looking right back at someone in the crowd. That's the thing about baraats, there's so much happening (the drums, the dancing, the horse!) but if you keep your eyes open you catch these tiny exchanges that tell you who this day really belongs to. This is why we shoot the crowd just as much as we shoot the groom. Alekhya and Amar's Sikh wedding ceremony had this energy all day — joyful, loud, and full of moments like this one. Tell us in the comments what you notice first in this photo 👇

The dhol hits and everyone`s feet just... know what to do. That`s Amar making his way in on horseback, drummer leading the way. We always tell couples: the groom`s entrance is never just about the groom. It`s about who shows up to walk him in.



You can plan the outfits and the horse and the route, but you can`t plan the way a grandmother`s face lights up watching her grandson ride in to get married. That`s the stuff we`re always watching for. Want to talk about photographing your baraat? Drop a comment or send us a DM.

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The dhol hits and everyone's feet just... know what to do. That's Amar making his way in on horseback, drummer leading the way. We always tell couples: the groom's entrance is never just about the groom. It's about who shows up to walk him in. You can plan the outfits and the horse and the route, but you can't plan the way a grandmother's face lights up watching her grandson ride in to get married. That's the stuff we're always watching for. Want to talk about photographing your baraat? Drop a comment or send us a DM.