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For the past 15 years, I've dedicated my life to photography. In 1990 I attended Humber College in Toronto, Canada for two years after which I decided to relocate to LA where I wanted to further my education and experience in the field.

Soon after my move to LA, I began assisting for celebrity, portrait, and fashion photographers who basically helped me fine tune my technical abilities.

In 1997 I took on the job of being a second photographer for a Beverly Hills wedding studio, which was where I found my true passion for photography: capturing the essence of weddings in a photojournalistic style.

After a few years of working for others, I decided it was time to start up my own studio in the quaint town of Pasadena where I've been for the past 9 years. I now have my own team of experienced second shooters and production artists who are all essential to my business and just as dedicated to photography as I am.

Asees + Harpreet

Monday, January 31, 2011 Posted in Weddings

Vendors in Los Angeles:
Location: Taglyan Cultral Center, www.taglyancomplex.com
Hilton Hotel, www.hiltonlosangelesglendale.com
Pasadena Convention Center, www.pasadenacenter.com
Video Services: Robles Video Productions www.roblesvideo.com
Catering: Delhi Palace www.mdelhipalace.com
Flowers and Decor: Manjit’s Flower Cottage www. flowersbymanjit.com
Baraat Horse: Enchanted Carriages www.yourenchantedcarriage.com
Henna: Five Dimensions www.beautybyfivedimensions.com
Cake: Takes the Cake www.takesthecake.com

Vendors in New York:
Location: Tribeca Rooftop www.tribec.com
Video Services: Robles Video Productions www.roblesvideo.com
Music: D.J. Sharad
Catering: Tandoor Restaurant, www.tandooris.com
Cake: Buttercooky Bakery, www.buttercookybakery.com
Flowers and Decor: Stylish Events www.stylisheventsny.net

I find Indian weddings to be a true culmination of all the emotions one could possibly experience- they are full of tears, roaring laughter, the sentiment of their deep cultural roots, the joy that rings out through dancing, and the love of hundreds gathered to celebrate.

Asees and Harpreet certainly aren’t the first South Asian weddings I’ve photographed, but definitely one of the longest- 3 days of celebrations in LA followed by a 4th, and final, celebration in NYC. I was thrilled to be a part of each of their days, but as luck would have it, so was inclement weather. It all started with a big wave that caught Asees during their engagement session in Malibu, followed by the week of torrential LA rains for their wedding, and finally the snowstorm of the decade on the day of their final celebration in NYC.

While everyone was fleeing the streets of New York we were taking out umbrellas, braving the high winds, low temperatures and being blasted by snow trotting all over the city, taking some truly unbelievable photos. We created a scene inside of Grand Central where they walked around with a grace that made onlookers stop mesmerized, then again in the middle of Park Ave and the Meatpacking District. I’m truly blown away by the dedication of both Asees and Harp who toughed it out to make sure these photos will be unforgettable.

The weather may have been trying to bring down their spirits, but their love can definitely withstand anything, and we have the shots to prove it.