Amit and Nidhi

These photos were taken last weekend for Amit and Nidhi's engagement.
It was a cold and rainy day in Toronto, so we decided to shoot in my
studio. One thing I love about shooting in my loft is the huge windows, with honeycomb blinds, which act as a natural diffuser
to provide a beautiful, soft, light.
They are getting married next month at the Royal Ambassador in Colberg,
just outside Toronto. I shot another Indian wedding there last year.
It is a beautiful venue with a private lake, and country setting.
I am exited to photograph their wedding.
Amit will be arriving in the morning on horse back and greeted by Nidhi's family.
This ceremony is called the Baraat.
It is very lively with great music, usually live drummers, and an elaborately decorated horse.
(Sometimes the groom will arrive on an elephant! Although this is more comon in India, I have yet to see this done here, but I would love photograph one!)
Everyone gets in on the fun, dancing and celebrating. It is very colorful, and a great way to start the day. I will be sure to post some shots from their actual wedding day!

These are some of my favorite images from another Baraat ceremony I did last year.