Wedding Stories
What’s essential to capture and remember is sometimes unrecognizable to the eye. A wedding photographer is therefore obliged to pick these precious moments from the ceremony’s fabric, craft them creatively, and showcase them to the world. Arjun perceives each wedding photography shoot as a unique story and not just another gig. This reflects in his pictures, for they are expressive and moving; just as a couple would expect them to be.
A master in visual storytelling, he innovatively narrates the bride and groom’s wedding story through his pictures, focusing on the minute details and the fleeting emotions. He believes that upon closer observation, one can discover snippets of affinity which reflect the bond two people share. And he tries to record this invisible bond, giving creative wedding photography an intimate touch. Come, explore some heartwarming wedding stories Kamath has chronicled over the years.
Saree Ceremony of Aadhya in Bangalore
It was a bright spring morning in Bengaluru city when I made my way to the Chamara Vajra Mukta for a doting celebration. The air was filled with the fragrance of blooming marigolds, and the joyous chatter of excited guests added to its sweet rhythm. This was a special occasion in young Aadhya’s life as she commenced the two-day celebration of her half saree ceremony.
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The Muthus - Wedding Anniversary Celebration
Dusk was approaching the skies of Chennai with a magical tryst, and the city on the shore was gradually surrendering to evening’s charm. I found myself strolling the palatial milieus of ITC Grand Chola, Chennai’s ornate tribute to Southern India’s glorious Chola empire. I was there to capture the silver wedding anniversary bash of Mr and Mrs Muthu, a cherry on the cake of their two-day celebration. While the first day arrived with worship and a serene sundowner by the beach, the party extended to another glorious evening filled with music and merriment.
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The Muthus - 25th Wedding Anniversary
As dawn broke over Chennai, the city awoke to a symphony of fragrant jasmine blossoms, melodious chatter of street vendors, and a soft caress of dawn on its tranquil shores. And somewhere in the heart of the city, Mr and Mrs Muthu were preparing to celebrate their holy union by reliving their wedding celebrations with friends and family. As the morning light broke through the canopy of coconut and palm trees, it cast an enchanting golden hue on Theerth, the humble abode of the 25th wedding anniversary couple.
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Priyanka & Pritorthi - Prewedding Photography
Bengaluru weather embraced the magic of October with clear blue skies and crisp winds. It had not rained for weeks, and the mirror-like sky peeked down on the city in crystal clarity. I was on the holy grounds of an earthy rock-sculpted temple, and with me, I had Priyanka and Pritorthi for their memorable prewedding photoshoot in Bangalore. The air was filled with the fragrance of yellow and crimson marigolds, and we could hear the parrots chirping in the courtyard. And in the quaint, blissful setting, Priyanka and Pritorthi offered their worship to the deities and then ambled through the crisp, stone-patched grounds of the temple. With the sun shining just slightly above our heads that morning, I had the perfect setting for sculpting a prewedding photoshoot.
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Sreethika & Ranadeep - Wedding Photography
The evening air was fragrant with the scent of luscious red roses, and the sky was just a few minutes shy of sublime dusk. I was strolling the royal milieus of Hyderabad’s Fort Grand, its towering beige and grey stone structure capturing much of my vision and imagination. There I was in the graceful company of the most beautiful bride, Sreethika. She was adorned in a delicate golden saree and intricate diamond jewels, her eyes filled with a joy that’s hard to replicate. As she played with the delicate veil and ambled gleefully alongside me, I did what I loved the most.
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Sreethika & Ranadeep - Wedding Haldi Photoshoot
The quaint and history-laden city of Nizams was shining with a golden glamour when I awoke there one fine morning. I remember making my way to The Reserve as the breezes accompanied my car and cottony clouds played a game of chase above. I was there to capture the cocktail and sangeet ceremonies of Sreethika and Ranadeep, an adoring couple with a vivacious family. The haldi wedding photoshoot began with romantic portraits of the bride and groom-to-be, as a jovial Sreethika posed in her delicate pastel yellow lehenga and floral ornaments. At the same time, Ranadeep graced the frame with a vivacious smile as his embellished white kurta glowed with gentle sparks of light. Soon enough, friends and family gathered to colour the bride and groom in vibrant shades of marigold and turmeric.
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Priyanka & Aniket - South Indian Wedding Photography
The winter sun was slowly waking up over Maharashtra skies, painting them gorgeous in shades of azure blue and white. The air was crisp and fresh, sprayed with the songs of birds and the dew of the many emerald trees around. I was in the charming old city of Solapur, in a region that exudes multi-cultural flavours. Having learned about its tri-linguistic blend of Kannada, Marathi, and Telugu cultures, I was eagerly looking forward to the next couple of days that awaited me. I was there to document the holy union of Priyanka and Aniket, an adoring couple anticipating their charming and traditional south Indian wedding. The two-day celebration began with the groom’s gala entry to the venue. Soon enough, the couple’s loved ones all gathered to exchange gifts and offer worships for the engagement, tying the two families in a sacred bond.
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Nishitha & Sushanth - Wedding Photography in Bangalore
It was a fine morning to remember. We had left the bittersweet hustle of Bengaluru a few dozen kilometres behind. And here we were, under the cooling shade of eucalyptus trees, the air sprayed minty with their bewitching scent. The skies were a vibrant shade of blue and the sprawling green milieus of Royalton Leisure painted the outskirts of Bangalore serene. I was excited for the two wonderful days of wedding photography in Bangalore that awaited us. Nishitha and Sushanth’s wedding celebrations started a day earlier with a charming cocktail and sangeet celebration. Friends and family all gathered in the elegantly decorated lawns, the evening sun soothing their cheeks with blushes of orange and pink.
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Pragnya & Hemanth - Pre wedding Shoot in Goa
Winter skies were aglow with a golden light, as the sun was finding its way through a cluster of cottony white clouds. My feet were embracing the welcoming sands of a pristine Goan beach, and I had the most wonderful couple in front of me to photograph for their pre wedding shoot. Little did I know, the next couple of days would go in sheer merriment, ambling the colourful streets of Panjim, exploring the charming old houses of North Goa, and marveling at the town’s unparalleled beaches down south.
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Priyanka & Pritorthi - Wedding in Bangalore
It was a bright summer morning, and the skies revelled in the blue hour at dawn. I was on my way to photograph the holy union of an adoring duo, Priyanka and Pritorthi. The morning reeled on a mellow note brimming with love as I first stepped into the bride’s house. I was here to capture her late mother’s memory at home, to make her a part of Priyanka’s big day. When I greeted the bride at her home, I recall feeling immense purpose and pleasure in my duty of chronicling memories. Then, as the sun slowly arrived to bless the day with mirth, I made my way to Country Villas. It is a verdant colony of elegant houses, and that is where this wedding in Bangalore was set to take place.
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Sharadh & Sharayu - Prewedding Photography in Bangalore
Finesse and mirth galore in this prewedding photography of Sharadh and Sharayu in Bangalore, one of the jolliest couples I have had the chance to photograph. Their prewedding photography shoot spanned a vibrant and memorable two days, wherein we explored three stunning locations and umpteen moods, colours, and frames. Cladded in silken red and white against the earthy tones of deep green and rustic brown, Sharadh and Sharayu ambled the serenading milieus of Tamarind Tree, Bengaluru. The vibrant scene makes way for a relaxing lavender evening, where the bride and groom-to-be unfurl into a graceful twirl of love and companionship.
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Yaswanth & Jayasri - Indian Engagement - Ring Ceremony
The colourful town of Jangareddygudem seemed to have woken up to a ring of celebration. It was a lovely April day, marked by wisps of Spring, warm sunshine, and all things bright and vibrant. I was there to document the Indian engagement ceremony of Yaswanth and Jayasri, a sweet duo with the most blithe families. The ceremonies chimed in after sunset, as the sun had finished its journey across the day. A gleeful Jayasri engaged in banter with her friends and cousins, while on the other, a poised Yaswanth welcomed the merriment with his dear ones. And then, a series of dainty rituals made way for utterly loving and happy moments, marking all the grace on this Indian engagement photoshoot.
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Nidhi & Shirish - Indian Destination Wedding
It was a perfectly pleasant day in the city of Rajkot, and the skies had adorned a pastel blue that morning. I was at the Heritage Khirasara Palace, one of the best places for an Indian destination wedding. And with me were the most ebullient set of families, eagerly looking forward to the Shirish and Nidhi’s big day. After two years of poetic anticipation, the couple was all set to tie the knot under a beautiful symphony of the twinkling night sky. But the festivities began right at dawn, blooming one after another as we relished this blissful destination wedding in Gujarat.
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Chaitra & Kunal - Indian Wedding
Bangalore swayed in winter’s beauty, and it showed on the lush green milieus of The Tamarind Tree, one of the most serene wedding venues in Bangalore. The air was fragrant with the scent of flowers and that occasional whiff of mud rising from the freshly watered foliage that covered the landscape. I was there to chronicle the blissful Indian wedding of Chaitra and Kunal, a cheerful couple accompanied by the most adoring group of family and friends. The merriments began with the families all gathered up in the courtyard, dancing to the lively music that flowed from the bandsmen’s flamboyant instruments. Hours spun with felicity at this wedding in Bangalore, and soon enough, the families gathered for pre-wedding rituals. The auspicious engagement ceremony was followed by mehendi, where henna sprayed the air fragrant with glee.
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Akhila & Pranay - Wedding Story
October was in full bloom when the families of Akhila and Pranay came together for their holy union in the vibrant city of Hyderabad. The festivities, brought about by sheer communal merriment, felt like a treasured daydream. The couple’s wedding took place amidst the serene milieus of Anvaya Convention, where clear blue skies, the fragrance of flowers from the decor, and the sunlight painting every little thing pretty marked the day. Akhila looked like the bride of dreams, gracefully adorning precious diamonds over her traditional sari made of gold and all things fine. Pranay too, marked their big day with equal charm and pleasure, cladded in a beige kurta and the most jovial disposition.
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Lakshmi & Rajani Kanth - Wedding Story
Some weddings are so joyful that your heart sings in merriment throughout their entirety. Lakshmi and Rajani Kanth had one such celebration, which bloomed over a convivial four days in the presence of all their loved ones. The first day came with a bounty of colours and devotion, a holy beginning to the merriment that would gracefully unfold. Bale Shastra and Haldi were held along with many sweet auspicious pujas, and the day wrapped itself at dusk to the chatter of a family union. The next celebration brought with it henna-dipped hands and delicate smiles as the women gathered at both Lakshmi and Rajani Kanth’s house for Mehndi. While the ebullient bride got her hands painted, her friends and family all took centre stage with music, dance, and anecdotes.
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Harsan & Vasudaa's - Pre-wedding Story
The air was pleasant, and the sun looked like a ball of fresh gold when I drove down to Vasudaa’s maternal home in Karur. The house had an old-world vibe, the kind that pleases your heart and makes you long for the simplest things in life. Greeting the bride and groom-to-be with a bit of spirited chitter-chatter was followed by a stroll in the backyard. To my delight, it was painted lovely with earthy and rich tones of brown and green. And in the middle of this Nature’s bounty stood a lively Vasudaa and a warm-hearted Harsan, gleefully lost in each other’s company.
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Harsan & Vasudaa's - Wedding Story
The evening was blooming with colourful shades in Karur, and I had made my way to Vasudaa’s paternal home. Her loved ones were all immersed in deep joy, enjoying the sweet rituals that were ringing in one after the other. Gifts were offered, and blessings were sought before everyone moved to Atlas Kalairangam to kickstart the celebration. The vibrant wedding reception lasted well into the night, where a glowing Vasudaa and a vivacious Harsan joined all their loved ones for a mirthful ceremony.
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Anisha & Rohit - Wedding Story
Anisha and Rohit’s wedding was a blithely seven-day affair. It was a vivacious week, and the weather gave an impression that all of Hyderabad was participating in the couple’s union. The first few days were about delving into a Telugu wedding’s festive traditions, where Anisha’s loved ones all gathered at her scenic villa in Hyderabad. Cocktail marked the beginning of the weeklong party, whereas Pellikuthuru brought the onset of the wedding rituals. It was followed by an elegant Haldi with pleasant earthy shades all around. Then came a colourful Mehendi that took everyone on a round of lively music and dance. It made way for Pradhanam, which was the final rite before the wedding ceremony.
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Anisha & Rohit - Pre-Wedding Story
Hyderabad was still waking up to a pleasant dawn when I made my way to an archaic temple in Ammapally with Anisha and Rohit. Dating back to the 12th century, the sacred temple gave an old-world vibe, making the morning even more holy and tranquil. This location was close to the couple’s heart because just a few days later, they would tie the blessed knot here. As we stepped into the temple grounds, the air was alive with the chatter of children playing in nearby alleys and the occasional ring of the temple bell. And under a rustic setting, there were the bride and groom to be, bringing the place a burst of colour and happiness with their loving presence.
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Meghana & Akshay - Wedding Story
The moonlight shimmered on Meghana’s crimson silk saree, putting her aglow in a unique charm. Akshay gracefully accompanied her through the rituals, smiling at her every gush and living it all with a full heart. Friends and family were all on the top of their mirth too, blessing the couple with ardent merriment. There was soft music in the air and the moonlit breeze brushed everyone with its softness. This is how I would like to remember the wedding ceremony of Meghana & Akshay, that took place in the vibrantly green and sprawling Pragati Resorts of Hyderabad.
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Rashna & Nikhil - Wedding Story
It was a soft, sunny afternoon and the air of JW Marriott, Bengaluru was filled with the scents of a fresh garden abloom with moringa, plants, and roses. The daylight put the entire room on shimmer as Nikhil dressed for the big day, in a beige kurta and crimson silk stole. On the other end, Rashna had adorned a fine golden saree and the most beautiful demeanour, pouring out grace with every step and sentence that flowed through her. Just as the sun bid goodbye to the day, the bride and the groom stepped into the mantap, taking the place by awe and deep affection.
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Samhita & Rohan - Wedding Story
As much as a wedding is a celebration of love, it is also a coming together of families, a harbinger of pure happiness, and a commemoration of the good things in life. Samhita and Rohan’s wedding was a three-day affair, with traditional Hyderabadi rituals meeting at the shore of contemporary times. On the first evening, Sangeet pulled everyone to the dance floor, with heartfelt solo performances dedicated to the bride and groom. By the end of it all, everyone indulged in hourlong merrymaking, dancing as if the earth was spinning its last. The next morning brought the yellows of the sun and Haldi together, and the bride’s home chimed with wedding folk songs, giggles, and stories of love. An ebullient Samhita sat there with the widest grin her face could possibly muster, gleefully accepting all the whispered blessings, the splashes of turmeric, and the fortunes of the day.
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Mruni & Krupakar - Wedding Story
Some loves are full of such a thriving energy, that they take you by admiration, pulling you into a world of warmth, togetherness, and sheer merrymaking. If I had to sum up Muni & Krupakar’s wedding in a single phrase, it’d be this—three days of splendid, carefree, and exuberant celebration. Gracefully blending the millennial and the traditional, the wedding was a perfect stir of all the goodness two young hearts and a very loving family could possibly muster. People swayed in utter joy all around, dancing and singing their hearts out, spending jovial moments together, and making the most out of the coming together of their beloved bride and groom.
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Varsha & Pardeep - Wedding Story
The crisp pre-winter breezes stayed mellow with warm conversations, as shehnais and drums kept soft company throughout. The aroma of jasmines and turmeric, rose itras and Indian spices all lingered at different hours, making for a pleasant and amusing welcome of the events. Varsha and Pardeep’s wedding was a commingling of two different cultures, drenched in brilliant colours and sunshine. The upbeat vibes of a Punjabi shaadi readily met with the rich South Indian traditions, and what resulted was three days of sheer ebullience. Between a gold-tinted haldi, a pastel wedding, and a lucent reception, the two families came together in great tastes, filling up the photographer in me with umpteen unique moments to capture.
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Tejaswini & Pranav - Pre-wedding Story
Tejaswini and Pranav’s pre-wedding shoot was a vivid and brilliant memoir of love, sprouting in the middle of the chaos and the calm alike. Unfolding effortlessly within moments of affection, the photographs tell simple stories, transporting the viewer to ordinary yet stunning instances. One of the first thoughts that the couple shared with Arjun when they reached out was how they wanted their pre-wedding pictures to be organic. Those simple words made Arjun ecstatic, as that is exactly how he likes his pre-wedding and wedding shoots to unfurl- naturally, without looking staged or over choreographed.
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Deepthi & Bhargav - Wedding Story
As much as a wedding celebrates love and togetherness, it is also about the little things. Like sharing your best moments with your loved ones and giving happiness the pedestal it deserves. Deepthi and Bhargav’s wedding was one such affair. It took place at Holiday Inn Goa, with the mantap overlooking the ocean, the salty breeze and the ringing sound of the waves painting the air with joy throughout. The celebrations began with a Mehendi ceremony in the sprawling lawns of the resort, made better with all the sunshine and occasional sprinkles of water that glittered all around.
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Anisha & Vikas - Wedding Story
Anisha and Vikas’ big day was the perfect representation of an Indian wedding in all its glory. The merriment began before dawn at the Taj West End, Bengaluru. The mantap, intricately set up right under a massive mango tree, was going through its final touch-ups as Anisha started to adorn her ivory and golden attire for the day. The air was filled with a pleasant fragrance of fresh roses and jasmines that lay embellished on the wedding dais. It was well-complimented by the fresh scent of the endless expanse of lush garden lawns all around.
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Ipsita & Avigyan - Wedding Story
If you had the privilege to tell someone’s story, what words would you choose? With which shades would you paint it or how would you picture it to perfection? Wedding photography, to me, is about bringing to life the couple’s dreams and wishes for their anticipated day. The very soul of the shoot lies in portraying their love, emotions, and their entire journey. And in the end, giving them a memento of (and for) a lifetime.
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Bhargav & Deepthi - Pre-wedding Story
Only the luckiest get to celebrate love in its most glorious form as a part of their profession. My recent pre-wedding photoshoot with Deepthi and Bhargav was a snippet straight out of a majestic love story. Brought to life in Bangalore and Goa, the photo shoot celebrates the couple’s tale in two facets- homeliness and romance.
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Shilpa & Varun - Wedding Story
Breathing a tranquil air away from Hyderabad's hubbub is the splendid Falaknuma Palace. Built in the 1890s, the palace was home to the royals until 2010, when its magnificent gates were opened to the rest of the world as a lavish hotel. 'Falak-Numa' roughly translates from Urdu to ‘Like the Sky', and honestly, the name could not be more fitting. The palace evinces opulence and grandeur, deeming your feet too small to traverse its circumference at a go. Holding countless chandeliers, lamps, and golden accessories, it shines just like a sky full of stars. While walking through its monumental halls with ceilings covered in frescoes, Arjun observed the hints of English architecture scattered throughout. He grinned, reflecting on the rich history and splendour that surrounded him at that moment. He recalls Shilpa and
Varun’s wedding as a lively affair immersed in laughter and celebrations. Capturing the essence of a Hindu wedding in this album, the photographer steals joyous moments from the many ceremonies and renders them treasure worthy.
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Ajay & Chandana - Pre-wedding Story
If it is possible to sketch love, how would you do it? Personally, I would just walk to my wardrobe, fetch a photo album of a pre-wedding shoot, and slip it into your hands. More than a collection of pictures, Ajay and Chandana’s pre-wedding photo shoot is a memoir of their love- young, sprouting, and excited for the tender years that lie ahead of them. Flourishing like a utopian fairytale, Arjun has crafted their story under an extremely happy and celebratory tone. Shot in rustic locations in and around the city of Bengaluru, the shoot has an outdoorsy hint to it, rendering the pictures vibrant and alive.
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Seun & Bubba - Wedding Story
When love gives you a fairytale, you make the best of it. Bubba and Seun are two people who believe in this unceasingly. A cinematographer himself, Bubba came across Arjun’s work as his senior at their film school, the USC School of Cinematic Arts, Los Angeles. He showed it to Seun, his fiancé at the time, who instantly fell in love with the pictures. The couple ended up inviting Arjun to picturesque Hawaii to chronicle their wedding. He recalls it as an unforgettable experience. Captured faithfully in the photographs is the happiness that envelops the family members, just as much as it embraces the bride and groom. Sipping the serenity of shores and mellowing in festivities, this is beach wedding photography in comprehension.
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Kelsi & Randy - Wedding Story
A wedding is something that comes after careful anticipation which may have lasted for months, years, or even a lifetime. The day arrives faster than it should or perhaps later than you thought it would, but isn’t that the beauty of love? To let it take the lead and trust its every step? And along the way, it instills hopes and dreams in you, and when the right time arrives, it gives you a whole fairytale. So you decide to carry on because it feels like home. Arjun remembers Kelsi and Randy’s wedding as a joyous one. It was held at Kelsi's majestic maiden home in Redlands, California. For the day, the backyard was carefully decorated with little trinkets, giving the atmosphere a sublime and homely charm. Rich with olive trees and grapevines, the place had a Mediterranean vibe to it. The atmosphere was rustic yet classy, made perfect by an old oak tree under which the couple exchanged their rings. Being wed in a home where you grew up- where you watched your life bloom, made all the memories you cherish so dearly- is indeed a heartwarming experience. And one could see that in Kelsi’s eyes.
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Natalie & Walter - Wedding Story
An orchestra of emotions, love conducts your heart to feel things it hasn’t felt before. It glamourizes every longing, magnifies every fortune. At the hint of a touch or a tender moment of togetherness, a medley of feelings comes pouring through your heart. Maybe that is why, when two people decide to be together forever, time stands still for a while, beholding something more powerful than itself, something divine. When Natalie and Walter got married, Arjun had the opportunity to observe the effortlessness with which love carries itself as well as the lovers. Capturing this precious thought in his wedding photography album, he brings to us a collection of different emotions which tag along with happiness, giving it a deeper meaning and putting a greater value on it.
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