5/8 Jahnnavi And Sameer's Upbeat Wedding Baraat And Traditional Rituals - Lansdowne Resort And Spa, Leesburg, Virginia | Indian And South Asian Wedding Photographers

Jahnavi and Sameer’s upbeat wedding baraat and traditional rituals at the Lansdowne Resort and Spa in Leesburg, Virginia, followed suit. The baraat in the South Indian culture of the South Asian Indian wedding celebrations signifies the welcoming of both families by each family. These welcomes include a formal garland exchange, gifting in clothing and or money envelopes, and an opening welcome/prayer/blessing by the ordaining pundit/priest present. The bride and groom families are once more dressed in their finest formals in South Indian tradition, most likely a silk sari of some sort and a dhoti or kurta for the groom. The two will probably come from each side meeting in the middle and exchange garlands equally among the families hierarchy, for example, eldest uncle with the eldest uncle, moms dad on the girl’s side with moms dad on the boy’s side, eldest brother with the eldest brother or likewise eldest cousin brother – I think you get the picture 🙂 Since photographing Indian weddings in 2005 as a blended family and couple ourselves, it has been one of the highlights of our lives and relationships. When you think you know all you can know about the culture, religion, and traditions, there is always something to learn, live through, and feel a part of. It’s the reason why we went from photographing 60 weddings to a select 20-25 weddings a year. Each one of our clients and their families can really respect what it is that we bring to the table through the images that we deliver because they aren’t looking for snaps or anything ordinary. We truly believe they are extending us a personal invite to be part of the family, capturing their day as a trusted family member gifted with the skill. It’s why we do what we do; the invitation is gratefully accepted.

A few photos from the Wedding Baraat preparations

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

Bride getting ready to receive the groom at the Baraat

NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/1250
Aperture Value : 1.4
ISO : 3200

Sister of the bride helping

NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/1250
Aperture Value : 1.4
ISO : 3200

SIster Love

NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/1250
Aperture Value : 1.4
ISO : 3200

Grooms men dancing at the Wedding Baraat

NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/1600
Aperture Value : 2.8
ISO : 400

Dholi Player at the Wedding Baraat

NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/5000
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 4000

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/3200
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 4000

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/1250
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 640

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/4000
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 4000

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/1000
Aperture Value : 2.8
ISO : 400

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/8000
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 4000

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/1000
Aperture Value : 2.8
ISO : 400

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/8000
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 4000

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/2000
Aperture Value : 2.8
ISO : 400

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/8000
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 5600

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/8000
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 2800

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/320
Aperture Value : 2.8
ISO : 640

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/8000
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 4500

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/8000
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 3200

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/8000
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 4000

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/8000
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 3600

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/3200
Aperture Value : 7.1
ISO : 3200

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/8000
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 4000

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/3200
Aperture Value : 2.8
ISO : 400

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/8000
Aperture Value : 7.1
ISO : 4000

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/3200
Aperture Value : 2.8
ISO : 400

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/200
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 320

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/320
Aperture Value : 5.6
ISO : 320

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/4000
Aperture Value : 2.8
ISO : 400

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/320
Aperture Value : 5.6
ISO : 320

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/4000
Aperture Value : 2.8
ISO : 400

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/320
Aperture Value : 5.6
ISO : 320

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/1000
Aperture Value : 2.0
ISO : 4000

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/320
Aperture Value : 5.6
ISO : 320

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/1000
Aperture Value : 2.0
ISO : 4000

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/640
Aperture Value : 2.0
ISO : 4000

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/3200
Aperture Value : 2.8
ISO : 400

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/800
Aperture Value : 2.0
ISO : 4000

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/1000
Aperture Value : 2.0
ISO : 4000

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/400
Aperture Value : 2.0
ISO : 4000

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/160
Aperture Value : 2.8
ISO : 800

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/320
Aperture Value : 2.0
ISO : 4000

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/400
Aperture Value : 2.0
ISO : 4000

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/60
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 1600

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/200
Aperture Value : 2.8
ISO : 800

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/200
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 8000

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/250
Aperture Value : 2.0
ISO : 4000

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/200
Aperture Value : 2.8
ISO : 800

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/60
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 3200

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/200
Aperture Value : 2.8
ISO : 800

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/60
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 3200

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/250
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 8000

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/80
Aperture Value : 2.8
ISO : 3200

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/200
Aperture Value : 2.8
ISO : 3200

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/640
Aperture Value : 2.0
ISO : 4000

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/200
Aperture Value : 2.8
ISO : 3200

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/320
Aperture Value : 2.0
ISO : 4000

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/800
Aperture Value : 2.0
ISO : 4000

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/100
Aperture Value : 2.8
ISO : 3200

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/400
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 8000

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/80
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 2500

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/60
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 2500

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 0.3
Aperture Value : 5.6
ISO : 320

Jahnnavi and Sameer - Baraat and Telugu Pre-Wedding Rituals - Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/60
Aperture Value : 2.8
ISO : 3200

Cameras and Lenses used

NIKON D5 ( NIKON CORPORATION )
NIKON Z 6( NIKON CORPORATION )
NIKON Z 6_2 ( NIKON CORPORATION )

NIKON ( NIKON CORPORATION )
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED ( NIKON CORPORATION )
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR ( NIKON CORPORATION )
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED ( NIKON CORPORATION )
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G ( NIKON CORPORATION )

5/8 Jahnnavi and Sameer’s Upbeat Wedding Baraat and Traditional Rituals – Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia

A few photos from the Wedding Baraat preparations

Cameras and Lenses used