Hiral & Anant - Ceremony | Turf Club in Mumbai

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

Hiral and Anant's wedding festivities culminated with the arrival of the ceremony. Anant and family made a grand entrance during the baraat and its conclusion he was greeted by his bride. The event transitioned to a grand mandap outside of the Turf Club for the ceremony which was attended by over 1500 guests.

Below are some images from the finale of 4 days of shooting a South Asian wedding—my first in Mumbai, India. Hopefully I get an opportunity to go back and visit them.

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

South Asian Hindu Wedding in Mumbai India

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Hiral & Anant - Mehndi | President Hotel in Mumbai

Mehndi at the President Hotel in Mumbai India

After the amazing sangeet dance party, Hiral's family and Anant's family hosted two mehndi events: one in the afternoon and a second in the evening. The morning event featured tons of Hiral's family and friends extending blessings and well wishes. The evening event featured Anant's family and friends doing the same plus many guests (even my second photographer Alyssa) got an opportunity to have henna applied. Below are a few selects featuring more beautiful Hindu culture.

Mehndi at the President Hotel in Mumbai India

Mehndi at the President Hotel in Mumbai India

Mehndi at the President Hotel in Mumbai India

Mehndi at the President Hotel in Mumbai India

Mehndi at the President Hotel in Mumbai India

Mehndi at the President Hotel in Mumbai India

Mehndi at the President Hotel in Mumbai India

Mehndi at the President Hotel in Mumbai India

Mehndi at the President Hotel in Mumbai India

Mehndi at the President Hotel in Mumbai India

Mehndi at the President Hotel in Mumbai India

Mehndi at the President Hotel in Mumbai India

Mehndi at the President Hotel in Mumbai India

Mehndi at the President Hotel in Mumbai India

Mehndi at the President Hotel in Mumbai India

Mehndi at the President Hotel in Mumbai India

Mehndi at the President Hotel in Mumbai India

Mehndi at the President Hotel in Mumbai India

Mehndi at the President Hotel in Mumbai India

Mehndi at the President Hotel in Mumbai India

Mehndi at the President Hotel in Mumbai India

Mehndi at the President Hotel in Mumbai India

Mehndi at the President Hotel in Mumbai India

Mehndi at the President Hotel in Mumbai India

Mehndi at the President Hotel in Mumbai India

Mehndi at the President Hotel in Mumbai India

Mehndi at the President Hotel in Mumbai India

Mehndi at the President Hotel in Mumbai India

Mehndi at the President Hotel in Mumbai India

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Hiral & Anant - Sangeet | Trident Hotel in Mumbai

Sangeet at the Trident Hotel in Mumbai India

One of the highlights of my wedding career was getting the opportunity to photograph Hiral and Anant's wedding in Mumbai, India last year. Their families took care of us and spoiled us with great accommodations, amazing food and fantastic hospitality throughout our entire time there.

The first event we photographed was the sangeet. It was a night of pure entertainment and it featured performances by the couple's family and friends. And lots (and lots) of dancing. Here are some of our favorites from the night and there are more images to come from the days that follow leading to the wedding day.

Sangeet at the Trident Hotel in Mumbai India

Sangeet at the Trident Hotel in Mumbai India

Sangeet at the Trident Hotel in Mumbai India

Sangeet at the Trident Hotel in Mumbai India

Sangeet at the Trident Hotel in Mumbai India

Sangeet at the Trident Hotel in Mumbai India

Sangeet at the Trident Hotel in Mumbai India

Sangeet at the Trident Hotel in Mumbai India

Sangeet at the Trident Hotel in Mumbai India

Sangeet at the Trident Hotel in Mumbai India

Sangeet at the Trident Hotel in Mumbai India

Sangeet at the Trident Hotel in Mumbai India

Sangeet at the Trident Hotel in Mumbai India

Sangeet at the Trident Hotel in Mumbai India

Sangeet at the Trident Hotel in Mumbai India

Sangeet at the Trident Hotel in Mumbai India

Sangeet at the Trident Hotel in Mumbai India

Sangeet at the Trident Hotel in Mumbai India

Sangeet at the Trident Hotel in Mumbai India

Sangeet at the Trident Hotel in Mumbai India

Sangeet at the Trident Hotel in Mumbai India

Sangeet at the Trident Hotel in Mumbai India

Sangeet at the Trident Hotel in Mumbai India

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Anat & Jay | The Corinthian in Downtown Houston

Jewish Wedding at the Corinthian in Houston

"You're our family photographer"

There is a lot of pressure in that title—one given to me by Anat's brother Yoav. But after photographing his engagement photos, his sister's engagement photos, photographing their destination wedding in Jerusalem and finally their grand affair at the Corinthian in Houston I think he may have a pretty good case for it.

After an intimate ceremony in Israel, it was time to include their (substantial) collection of family and friends stateside in the wedding festivities. Close family, friends from school, work and the political world all took in an amazing film of their ceremony in Israel (shot by Omer Yadgar and edited by the amazing team over at 31 Films) and watched them exchange vows for a second time.

The images below are collaboration from myself, Scott, and Alyssa. It's always such a treat to see what their talented eyes can put together and add to the story.

I've been holding on to this one for a little while--among my most favorite weddings I've ever photographed. Happy to share this on the blog today.

EVENT DETAILS
Getting Ready Location: Hotel Granduca
Ceremony and Reception Venue: The Corinthian
Floral: The Blooming Gallery
Cinematography: 31 Films
Wedding Coordinator: Eventology Weddings

Jewish Wedding at the Corinthian in Houston

Jewish Wedding at the Corinthian in Houston

Jewish Wedding at the Corinthian in Houston

Jewish Wedding at the Corinthian in Houston

Jewish Wedding at the Corinthian in Houston

Jewish Wedding at the Corinthian in Houston

Jewish Wedding at the Corinthian in Houston

Jewish Wedding at the Corinthian in Houston

Jewish Wedding at the Corinthian in Houston

Jewish Wedding at the Corinthian in Houston

Jewish Wedding at the Corinthian in Houston

Jewish Wedding at the Corinthian in Houston

Jewish Wedding at the Corinthian in Houston

Jewish Wedding at the Corinthian in Houston

Jewish Wedding at the Corinthian in Houston

Jewish Wedding at the Corinthian in Houston

Jewish Wedding at the Corinthian in Houston

Jewish Wedding at the Corinthian in Houston

Jewish Wedding at the Corinthian in Houston

Jewish Wedding at the Corinthian in Houston

Jewish Wedding at the Corinthian in Houston

Jewish Wedding at the Corinthian in Houston

Jewish Wedding at the Corinthian in Houston

Jewish Wedding at the Corinthian in Houston

Jewish Wedding at the Corinthian in Houston

Jewish Wedding at the Corinthian in Houston

Jewish Wedding at the Corinthian in Houston

Jewish Wedding at the Corinthian in Houston

Jewish Wedding at the Corinthian in Houston

Jewish Wedding at the Corinthian in Houston

Jewish Wedding at the Corinthian in Houston

Jewish Wedding at the Corinthian in Houston

Jewish Wedding at the Corinthian in Houston

Jewish Wedding at the Corinthian in Houston

Jewish Wedding at the Corinthian in Houston

Jewish Wedding at the Corinthian in Houston

Jewish Wedding at the Corinthian in Houston

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Janelle & Thomas | Pearland Maternity Photos

Houston Maternity Photos

I often get the question: "Do you photograph maternity photos?" and the answer is--definitely! Today I'm featuring some images from two of my favorite clients: Janelle and Thomas. I photographed their wedding back in 2010 and I was delighted that after all this time they still kept me in mind for taking some photos to commemorate the impending arrival of their daughter Emerson.

As any Houston-area person can attest, the weather can be volatile: cold and rainy one day, beautiful the next. And that volatile weather caused us to reschedule this session several times but we were fortunate to strike gold on the last attempt. The skies were the most beautiful shade of blue and there was plenty of fantastic sunlight which complimented Janelle's radiant glow.

They were kind enough to escort me through the areas surrounding their home in Pearland and when we weren't busy catching up we were able to sneak in a few photos as well.

Now that Emerson has arrived, I hope I get a chance to meet her and perhaps she'll be featured on the blog herself. ;)

Houston Maternity Photos

Houston Maternity Photos

Houston Maternity Photos

Houston Maternity Photos

Houston Maternity Photos

Houston Maternity Photos

Houston Maternity Photos

Houston Maternity Photos

Houston Maternity Photos

Houston Maternity Photos

Houston Maternity Photos

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My name is Collins Metu and I am a photographer based in Houston, Texas. I primarily photograph weddings and portraits, but occasionally photograph social events, concerts, and night life as well. This blog is where I come to share my work and updates on an ongoing basis.