To be quite honest, this was my very first wedding I ever did (well if you don't count the one I captured in Ukraine with a film camera of which I didn't keep the negatives). I jumped at the chance to photograph my friend Meghana's wedding, though I was also so terrified at undertaking such a huge responsibility. Looking back there were some things I could or should have done differently but one lives and learns from experiences, mistakes and taking risks... and one also has to start somewhere!
Even though the wedding happened a year ago, I still recall a lot of details about the event. Meghana had a Mehndi party a couple of days before the wedding and I jumped at the chance to document the occasion. I've never been to one but I was familiar with Henna. She supplied henna for me and our friends in highschool and I've actually decorated my own hands with it and then saran wrapped them overnight! I was really excited about seeing a skilled Mehndi artist decorate the bride before the big day so couldn't let the opportunity pass me by.
Some of my favorite images:
Meghana's sister applying henna to one of the girls.
Meghana getting hers professionally done.
Wow!! They're professionals for a reason!! Such intricately detailed work.
Meghana's mom helping out.
This is one of my favorite, favorite images... there's nothing technically spectacular about it... but I love how Meghana's father is helping out by holding the lights so the artist can finish her work. I find it so endearing :)
All finished! By this point I was literally so tired I couldn't keep my eyes open... but I had to snap some photos of the *almost* finished result. The henna had to remain on her skin overnight!
Stay tuned for Part II: The Wedding Day!!
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