Family and friends gathered from near and far to witness the simple, but very sweet ceremony overlooking the beautiful countryside.

An elegant reception followed at The Queens Landing hotel. Decor by Benjamin Baranas from Muscari.

Make-up – Heather Snowie.

The largest South Asian Festival in North America will take place at The Harbourfront Centre in Toronto.

This year M!M!M! will showcase the greatest talent that Toronto has to offer in Comedy, Dance, Fashion, Film, Literary Arts, Music, Spoken Word, Theatre, Visual Arts and Workshop Seminars.

I will be one of the featured artists showcasing some of my newest images from India in the Marilyn Brewer Gallery inside the  Harbourfront Centre Building.

I will also be donating all proceeds from the sale of all framed fine art images to Asha For Education Canada.

A charity that is very close to my heart.  Asha Canada is the Canadian arm of Asha for Education, whose stated mission is “to catalyze socio-economic change in India through education of underprivileged children.”

I have visited many of Asha’s Project sites in India, and have witnessed first hand the awesome work this organization is doing in India.

So I hope to see you at the event!

Here’s a few of my favs that will be included in the show.

Namaste!

I just happened to be in Manhattan the same weekend to shoot a beautiful Indian wedding. (You can see the images here.)

New York is always a buzz, but this weekend was exceptional! Even a record breaking heat wave could not deter the enthusiasm felt for this monumental event.

Even the Mayor got involved by performing a wedding ceremony for two of his top officials on the first day it was legal!

I am thrilled that gay couples in New York have finally been given the same legal rights as everyone else,  a step forward for humanity, and  ”the free world”.

Congratulations New York! What took you so long???

I’ve been very fortunate to photograph some beautiful same sex weddings in Toronto, even before the same sex marriage laws were passed in Canada (Nationwide) back in 2005.

What always gets to me is the overwhelming support I have seen from the families of these couples who have chosen to celebrate their lives so openly,

and now legally!  It is so touching to witness such love and acceptance.

To all my past gay wedding couples, thank you for paving the way!

This gives wedding couples the perfect opportunity to get to know the photographer before the big day!

I love this as by the time the wedding day arrives I feel I am more like a familiar friend taking part in the

celebrations, rather than just some photographer.  For a nervous or tense bride it helps alot to have one less thing to stress over,

she’s had the experience of having me around, and is completly relaxed in my presence.  This allows me to get the best natural moments captured.

It develops trust between us, and I highly recommend all my brides to do this.  Especially with my destination weddings, I will often arrive a day or two before the

events begin so we can take advantage of the beautiful location,  as the day itself may not permit enough time.

Couples put alot of thought into their destination wedding location and a wedding warm up session is one of the highlights that they will have to treasure for ever!

Here’s a few recent warm up sessions I shot at a few locations in downtown Toronto.

Quaint, Casual Elegance. I LOVED everything about this wedding. The Clear Tent provided cover from a quick storm and also let in a beautiful Natural light.

A simple, yet sophisticated style cocktail reception. Designed by Devan the “Architects of Atomsphere”

Natasha’s Italian heritage and Greg’s Guyanese background made for a wonderful multicultural mix of people.

Congratulations Natasha and Greg.  I am so honoured you chose me to document this beautiful day to start your new lives together!

Wedding season is now in full force, I also covered the IIFA’s last week in Toronto. (International Indian Film Awards),

I was the official photographer for the Royal York Hotel. It was so much fun to be in the middle of all the hype!  You can see some of my fav Celeb shots here.

I have some exciting plans for the upcoming year, including a new travel adventure I am really syched about,  A new website is in the works too, with lots of new photos.

And speaking of photos, this one is from way back in the day when I used to shoot with film!

It’s still one of my all time favorite images, and fav intimate wedding venues in Toronto, Auberge Du Pommier.  A Classic bride, and a truly captured moment.

Things were so simple in those days. But I love digital now, and all the creative possibilities it brings and would never to back!

I really appreciate you checking out my site and I look forward to hearing from you again soon! Drop a comment below if you like to say hi!

And if your spending (or wasting) alot of time of facebook like me and want to connect there. Add me.

Confetti - Auberge Du Pommier - Toronto

What a journey it has been, 29 planes, 12 trains, too many bumpy tuk-tuks, 2 Elephant safaris and one nasty Camel trek!

Getting around in India is certainly an adventure!  I’ve met some wonderful people and have been very fortunate to

photograph some amazing weddings all over India and my last wedding just outside Bangkok, Thailand.

In case you  have not been following my other blog: Katha Images.  Here is a summary of some of the wedding highlights.

(for more images from each wedding click on the links to see the original post).

An over the top  palace wedding fit for Royalty in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

Vivin and Denea’s  wedding on a floating Palace in beautiful Udaipur, Rajasthan – City of lakes.

Preeti and Vikash’s all night wedding at the Taj, in the historic city of Lucknow.

A chilled out wedding at the Alila Diwa Hotel in Goa.

A late night Hindu wedding in Bangalore

Aurvi and Monesh’s Genda Phool wedding in Delhi.

A blending of traditions – Priyanka and Ragu’s stylish Bengali and American wedding in  Kolkata

And finally Kunal and Rashmi’s Indian wedding in Thailand.

I am in the process of editing a few thousand images from my travels so do check in from time to time for more of my South Asian adventures.

I am looking forward to the start of a new wedding season, with new opportunities to catch some of life’s most treasured moments.

Happy spring everyone!

To get an inside ticket to these weddings is really such an honor!  So if your thinking or already planning your wedding in India

be sure to check out my other website; Katha Images.  This is where I post all my recent Indian Weddings!

Although I will be busy traveling all over India these next few months I still have a few dates open for 2011.

So wether your getting married in India, Canada, or anywhere for that matter,

don’t hesitate to contact me! Email is the best way to stay in touch! Or just click on contact at the top of this page.

Namaste!