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2/3 – Tripali and Ntin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution Ave, Washington DC

Tripali and Ntin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution Ave, Washington DC

Venue Location: 101 Constitution Ave NW, Washington DC 20001
A few sample images from Tripali and Ntin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution Ave, Washington DC


Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/1000
Aperture Value : 2.8
ISO : 100

View of the capital building from T 101 Constitution AVE
View of the capital building from T 101 Constitution AVE
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Shutter Speed Value : 1/200
Aperture Value : 18.0
ISO : 500

Tripali’s portrait in front of 101 Constitution
Tripali’s portrait in front of 101 Constitution
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/500
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 640

Mehendi design on Tripali’s hands
Mehendi design on Tripali’s hands
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/400
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 640

Tripali is making a heart shape with her hands
Tripali is making a heart shape with her hands
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/250
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 640

Tripali and Nitin’s portrait before their Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Tripali and Nitin’s portrait before their Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/250
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 640

Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony setup on the rooftop at 101 Constitution AVE
Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony setup on the rooftop at 101 Constitution AVE
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Shutter Speed Value : 1/200
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 640

Nitin kissing Tripali at their Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Nitin kissing Tripali at their Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/250
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 640

Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony decor at 101 Constitution AVE
Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony decor at 101 Constitution AVE
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Shutter Speed Value : 1/200
Aperture Value : 11.0
ISO : 640

Tripali and Nitin’s portrait before the Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE with the capital building in the background.
Tripali and Nitin’s portrait before the Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE with the capital building in the background.
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/1600
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 640

Tripali and Nitin’s portrait before the Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE with the Washington Monument in the background.
Tripali and Nitin’s portrait before the Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE with the Washington Monument in the background.
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/1600
Aperture Value : 2.8
ISO : 640

Tripali and Nitin’s portrait before their Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE with the Washington monument in the background.
Tripali and Nitin’s portrait before their Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE with the Washington monument in the background.
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/1600
Aperture Value : 2.8
ISO : 640

Tripali and Nitin’s portrait before the Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE with the capital building in the background.
Tripali and Nitin’s portrait before the Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE with the capital building in the background.
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/1600
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 640

Tripali and Nitin’s portrait before the Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE with the capital building in the background.
Tripali and Nitin’s portrait before the Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE with the capital building in the background.
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/1600
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 640

Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/1000
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 640

Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/2000
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 640

Tripali and Nitin were photographed while running in the grass at 101 Constitution AVE
Tripali and Nitin were photographed while running in the grass at 101 Constitution AVE
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/1600
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 640

South Asian Sangeet ceremony decor at 101 Constitution AVE with the capital building in the background.
South Asian Sangeet ceremony decor at 101 Constitution AVE with the capital building in the background.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Shutter Speed Value : 1/200
Aperture Value : 13.0
ISO : 640

Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/1600
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 640

Nitin’s portrait before Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Nitin’s portrait before Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/1000
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 640

Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/1000
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 640

Tripali and Nitin’s photo reflection at their Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Tripali and Nitin’s photo reflection at their Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/200
Aperture Value : 2.8
ISO : 640

Tripali and Nitin’s family portrait at their Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Tripali and Nitin’s family portrait at their Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/400
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 640

Tripali and Nitin’s family portrait at their Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Tripali and Nitin’s family portrait at their Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/320
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 640

Tripali and Nitin’s family portrait at their Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Tripali and Nitin’s family portrait at their Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/250
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 640

Tripali and Nitin’s family portrait at their Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Tripali and Nitin’s family portrait at their Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/250
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 640

Tripali and Nitin’s family portrait at their Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Tripali and Nitin’s family portrait at their Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/250
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 640

Bindis Indian Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Bindis Indian Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/60
Aperture Value : 2.0
ISO : 360

Decor at Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Decor at Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/60
Aperture Value : 2.0
ISO : 560

Henna artist doing mehendi on of the guests at Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Henna artist doing mehendi on of the guests at Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Shutter Speed Value : 1/160
Aperture Value : 5.0
ISO : 320

Decor at Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Decor at Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/60
Aperture Value : 2.0
ISO : 125

Indian Swing at Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Indian Swing at Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/160
Aperture Value : 2.0
ISO : 100

Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/4000
Aperture Value : 1.4
ISO : 640

Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/2500
Aperture Value : 2.0
ISO : 100

Guests interacting at Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Guests interacting at Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Shutter Speed Value : 1/200
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 320

Guests hugging at Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Guests hugging at Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Shutter Speed Value : 1/200
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 320

Guests interacting Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Guests interacting Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Shutter Speed Value : 1/200
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 320

Indian classical musicians at Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Indian classical musicians at Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/800
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 640

Guests getting henna done on their hands at Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Guests getting henna done on their hands at Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/1600
Aperture Value : 2.0
ISO : 1600

Decor at Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Decor at Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/1000
Aperture Value : 1.4
ISO : 1600

Guests getting mehendi done on her hands at Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Guests getting mehendi done on her hands at Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/2500
Aperture Value : 1.4
ISO : 1600

Tripali and Nitin’s getting a photo with one of their guests at their Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Tripali and Nitin’s getting a photo with one of their guests at their Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Shutter Speed Value : 1/200
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 3200

Guest speaking at Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Guest speaking at Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/250
Aperture Value : 1.4
ISO : 3200

Guests at Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Guests at Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/125
Aperture Value : 2.8
ISO : 6400

Guests at Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Guests at Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/160
Aperture Value : 2.8
ISO : 6400

Best man speaking at Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Best man speaking at Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/250
Aperture Value : 1.4
ISO : 3200

Tripali and Nitin’s on their Indian swing at their Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Tripali and Nitin’s on their Indian swing at their Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/125
Aperture Value : 2.8
ISO : 2800

Maid of honor speaking at Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Maid of honor speaking at Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/125
Aperture Value : 2.8
ISO : 6400

Brother of the groom speaking at Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Brother of the groom speaking at Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/100
Aperture Value : 2.8
ISO : 6400

Nigh time scenic view from the rooftop at Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Nigh time scenic view from the rooftop at Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/5
Aperture Value : 8.0
ISO : 640

Tripali and Nitin’s playing the shoe game at their Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Tripali and Nitin’s playing the shoe game at their Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/80
Aperture Value : 2.8
ISO : 3200

Tripali and Nitin’s playing the shoe game at their Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Tripali and Nitin’s playing the shoe game at their Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/80
Aperture Value : 2.8
ISO : 3200

Family dance performance at Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Family dance performance at Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/80
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 3200

Bridesmaids dance performance Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Bridesmaids dance performance Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
NIKON Z 6_2
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Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 3200

Bridesmaids dance performance Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Bridesmaids dance performance Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/80
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 3200

Tripali and Nitin’s dancing at their Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Tripali and Nitin’s dancing at their Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/80
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 3200

Tripali and Nitin’s dancing at their Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Tripali and Nitin’s dancing at their Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/80
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 3200

Tripali and Nitin’s dancing at their Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Tripali and Nitin’s dancing at their Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/80
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 3200

Guests dancing at Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
Guests dancing at Tripali and Nitin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution AVE
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/60
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 3200

Cameras and Lenses used to photograph Tripali and Ntin’s Sangeet ceremony at 101 Constitution Ave, Washington DC

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV ( Canon )
NIKON D5 ( NIKON CORPORATION )
NIKON Z 6( NIKON CORPORATION )
NIKON Z 6_2 ( NIKON CORPORATION )

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM ( Canon )
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S ( NIKON CORPORATION )
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S ( NIKON CORPORATION )
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED ( NIKON CORPORATION )
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED ( NIKON CORPORATION )
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR ( NIKON CORPORATION )
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II ( NIKON CORPORATION )

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    That wave. That smile that`s holding back about ten different emotions at once. This is vidai - the moment a bride leaves her parents` home as a daughter and drives off into her new life - and honestly, it`s one of the hardest moments to photograph because it`s never just one feeling. It`s joy and grief and excitement all tangled up in a single hand gesture through a car window.

    What gets me every time is how brides find the strength to smile like this, mehndi-covered hand up, even when their world just shifted. Twenty years of shooting these and that wave never stops being powerful.

    If you want a team that knows how to catch these in-between moments - not just the posed ones - let`s talk. Link in bio to book a consult.

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    That wave. That smile that's holding back about ten different emotions at once. This is vidai - the moment a bride leaves her parents' home as a daughter and drives off into her new life - and honestly, it's one of the hardest moments to photograph because it's never just one feeling. It's joy and grief and excitement all tangled up in a single hand gesture through a car window. What gets me every time is how brides find the strength to smile like this, mehndi-covered hand up, even when their world just shifted. Twenty years of shooting these and that wave never stops being powerful. If you want a team that knows how to catch these in-between moments - not just the posed ones - let's talk. Link in bio to book a consult.

    There`s a specific kind of quiet that happens right before a vidai. You can see it starting here — Alekhya`s eyes are down, her mom is close enough to touch, and Amar is already holding her hand like he knows what`s coming. This is the walk most South Asian brides make once in her life, from the house she grew up in to the one she`s about to start building. A good amount of our South Asian Indian America brides do tend to skip it too.



    We`ve photographed hundreds of these and it never gets easier to watch, honestly. The guests behind them pause too — everyone knows this moment deserves silence.



    If your wedding has a vidai (or any tradition where the emotion hits harder than you expect), we want to be there for it. Drop a comment or send us a DM to talk about your day.

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    There's a specific kind of quiet that happens right before a vidai. You can see it starting here — Alekhya's eyes are down, her mom is close enough to touch, and Amar is already holding her hand like he knows what's coming. This is the walk most South Asian brides make once in her life, from the house she grew up in to the one she's about to start building. A good amount of our South Asian Indian America brides do tend to skip it too. We've photographed hundreds of these and it never gets easier to watch, honestly. The guests behind them pause too — everyone knows this moment deserves silence. If your wedding has a vidai (or any tradition where the emotion hits harder than you expect), we want to be there for it. Drop a comment or send us a DM to talk about your day.

    That hug right before Alekhya walks out the door. This is Vidai — the moment a bride leaves her parents` home as a daughter and steps into her new life. I`ve photographed hundreds of these and they never get easier to watch. Look at her uncle`s face in the background, trying so hard to hold it together. That`s the whole wedding in one frame, honestly.



    If you`re planning a celebration with moments like this one, I`d love to be the one documenting them for you. Drop a comment or DM us to chat about your date.

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    That hug right before Alekhya walks out the door. This is Vidai — the moment a bride leaves her parents' home as a daughter and steps into her new life. I've photographed hundreds of these and they never get easier to watch. Look at her uncle's face in the background, trying so hard to hold it together. That's the whole wedding in one frame, honestly. If you're planning a celebration with moments like this one, I'd love to be the one documenting them for you. Drop a comment or DM us to chat about your date.

    That look she`s giving him right there? That`s not a `pose for the camera` look. That`s a `I can`t believe this is actually happening` look. We caught it walking down a path at the Sikh Foundation of Virginia, surrounded by trees, before all the ceremony chaos even started.



    The details here are everything — his red turban matching her dupatta, that maroon stole with the tassels swinging as they walked, her nath catching the light. This is the kind of in-between moment we live for, the one nobody choreographs. Tell us in the comments what detail catches your eye first, and if you`re planning a Sikh or Punjabi wedding, DM us — we`d love to talk through your day.

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    That look she's giving him right there? That's not a 'pose for the camera' look. That's a 'I can't believe this is actually happening' look. We caught it walking down a path at the Sikh Foundation of Virginia, surrounded by trees, before all the ceremony chaos even started. The details here are everything — his red turban matching her dupatta, that maroon stole with the tassels swinging as they walked, her nath catching the light. This is the kind of in-between moment we live for, the one nobody choreographs. Tell us in the comments what detail catches your eye first, and if you're planning a Sikh or Punjabi wedding, DM us — we'd love to talk through your day.

    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.

    3 1
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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.