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Ashvin and Namrata – Haldi Ceremony – Destination Indian Wedding – Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Well, hello from the DR here in Punta Cana as the team over here is preparing to see Ashvin and Namrata rock it out in style for their Destination Indian Wedding, but first things first, we must instill a little wedding glow, so from both sides, it is time to bring on the turmeric and for some a little ghee and curd! Honestly, I think each auntie has their own recipe for what goes into their haldi paste unless, of course, the couple is allergic (wink, wink), and then they get to simplify the sauce, if you know what I mean 🙂

This is where the fun begins, and revenge is in the air for our couples from siblings’ and cousins’ weddings past. Paybacks are looming, and we are ready to zoom in!

 Ashvin and Namrata - Haldi Ceremony - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic


NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/5000
Aperture Value : 2.8
ISO : 320


 Ashvin and Namrata - Haldi Ceremony - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/400
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 640


 Ashvin and Namrata - Haldi Ceremony - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/200
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 640


 Ashvin and Namrata - Haldi Ceremony - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/200
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 640


 Ashvin and Namrata - Haldi Ceremony - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/800
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 1600


 Ashvin and Namrata - Haldi Ceremony - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/320
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 640


 Ashvin and Namrata - Haldi Ceremony - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/400
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 1600


 Ashvin and Namrata - Haldi Ceremony - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/250
Aperture Value : 3.5
ISO : 640


 Ashvin and Namrata - Haldi Ceremony - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/320
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 640


 Ashvin and Namrata - Haldi Ceremony - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/320
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 640


 Ashvin and Namrata - Haldi Ceremony - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/320
Aperture Value : 3.5
ISO : 640


 Ashvin and Namrata - Haldi Ceremony - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/250
Aperture Value : 3.5
ISO : 640


 Ashvin and Namrata - Haldi Ceremony - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/200
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 320


 Ashvin and Namrata - Haldi Ceremony - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/8000
Aperture Value : 3.5
ISO : 640


 Ashvin and Namrata - Haldi Ceremony - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/640
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 320


 Ashvin and Namrata - Haldi Ceremony - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/8000
Aperture Value : 3.5
ISO : 640


 Ashvin and Namrata - Haldi Ceremony - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/1600
Aperture Value : 11.0
ISO : 200


 Ashvin and Namrata - Haldi Ceremony - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/320
Aperture Value : 11.0
ISO : 200


 Ashvin and Namrata - Haldi Ceremony - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/4000
Aperture Value : 3.5
ISO : 320


 Ashvin and Namrata - Haldi Ceremony - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/1250
Aperture Value : 6.3
ISO : 200


 Ashvin and Namrata - Haldi Ceremony - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/80
Aperture Value : 5.6
ISO : 100

Cameras and Lenses used

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

NIKON ( NIKON CORPORATION )
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED ( NIKON CORPORATION )
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED ( NIKON CORPORATION )

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