The traditional way of extending wedding invitations is also gradually finding itself replaced by an emerging trend of pre-wedding photography and video shoots that give wings to the fantasies of to-be-weds in the city. We explore this growing trend that's giving city wedding celebrations a new angle.
Bollywood song sequences inspire photographers and couples alike
To-be-weds seem to be borrowing inspiration from filmy poses, sequences and dresses for their shoots. The latest rage among couples is the song, Gerua from Dilwale. Kiran Tambole, a specialist in wedding photography, said, "I am working on how to create similar magic when I shoot at Lavasa or Saputara." Groom-to-be Akshay Kothari added, "I am looking forward to something like Gerua for my pre-wedding shoot." Dharmesh Soohinda who got married recently, chose the song Tere Naina from Chandi Cho wk to China for his pre-wedding video because the song addresses Naina, the name of his significant other. Youngsters Pooja and Kunal Kabra went a step ahead. "Being film buffs, we chose the song Tum Hi Ho from Aashiqui 2 and copied the film's poster by posing under a jacket," said Pooja. "Our clients often ask us to recreate something similar to what they see in films. Creating these images with still photography isn't tough, but shooting a video in a desired fashion is challenging as one needs to take into consideration the budget, public interference at locations and the couple's inhibitions on camera. Often couples are sure of what they want, which makes our work easier," said Sanjay Chube, a wedding photographer.
A host of locations to shoot at Mhaismal, Daulatabad Fort, privately owned resorts around the city and Bibi ka Maqbara aresome of the most preferred locations for pre-wedding shoots. In an attempt to try something unique in the city, couples are exploring newer l ocations with personal attachment. "I did my pre-wedding shoot at Beed Bypass. The area had long blades of dry grass which contributed the unique element to the shoot. We also took some pictures at Mhaismal because that's where my fiance had proposed to me," said Pranav Samaj, a photographer . Lavasa is another location that's becoming popular. Photographer Kiran Tambole said, "Lavasa is ideal for its scenic beauty, it is isolated, so people don't disurb during the shoot. Though renting the place can cost upto Rs 10,000 for eight hours.''
Transforming real life to reel lifeWhat better way for to-be-weds to immortalise their real love story than through pictures and videos and tell their stories, ones worth putting on screen? Cinematographer Rushikesh Hoshing has managed to recreate a relatable real life story for youngsters Ashwini and Nilesh Jain. "Their love story being similar to that in 2 States, I suggested the couple to do a dramatised shoot of their love story and they liked the idea," said Hoshing. Talking about the experience, Ashwini said, "It was so much fun reliving special moments of our love story." According to videographer Nitin Goje, couples' opting for documentary-style videos is a growing fad. "They can effectively use this medium to share in their own words their love story," Goje said, signing off.
By Muzammil Bari
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