On World Photography Day, leading wedding photographers reflect on single frames that define their craft: a spiritual Coimbatore wedding blessed by Adiyogi, a riotous haldi at Taj Corbett, a serene Radha-Krishna inspired ceremony in Vrindavan, and a foggy Telugu haldi at dawn. Each image captures unposed emotion, cultural depth and the power of photographs to transport viewers back in time.
There is something deeply pious about this photograph of Palak Purswani and Rohan Khanna. It was at their spiritual wedding in Coimbatore.
With Adiyogi standing at the centre, it feels as though he is a silent witness, blessing the beginning of their journey together. Two souls, one promise, and the presence of something eternal watching over them.
A moment that feels less photographed, and more like a blessing captured in time. We are so fortunate to have witnessed this.
This image of Ankush Kochhar and Gazal Pushp at Taj Corbett stands out for the sheer energy and vibrancy it captures. The couple is completely engrossed in the moment, surrounded by flowers and colour, with the haldi celebration in full swing.
There’s a beautiful sense of movement and spontaneity in the frame — nothing feels posed or held back. The laughter, the flying petals, the warm yellows and oranges, and the lush floral setting all come together to create an image that feels both incredibly fun and visually striking. For us, it represents what we love about photographing haldi celebrations — pure joy, beautiful chaos and a couple completely living in the moment.
We also have to say we loved this one moment at Aman and Harshitha's wedding in Agra, that holds not just the genuine joy of the bride, but also the energy, excitement and emotion of everyone surrounding her.
This photograph is from a wedding in Vrindavan, where the couple are deeply devoted to Radha and Krishna. The whole celebration had this beautiful Krishna-and-gopis energy, from the setting to the way everyone was dressed. What I love most about this frame is that nothing was really directed. We simply asked the couple to sit, and they naturally fell into this posture. As a photographer, those are the moments you wait for—the ones that feel effortless and real.
This photograph encapsulates warmth, love, care and a whole lot of emotion! Just what we love to capture as photographers. It triggers a very specific memory and when you see this photograph, you can almost imagine how chilly it was with fog surrounding them and steam rising when warm water was poured over their cold body. It was a cold winter morning; we woke up really early in the morning to capture one of our favourite ceremonies, the Haldi or pellikuthuru as they call it in Telugu. And we loved every bit of it. Photographs have the power to transport you back in time and relive the moment, not just the subject of the photograph but also the photographer and the viewer. Can you feel all of this emotion and warmth as well?
Sabareesh Sankar Panangat, Founder of SDS Studio
This photograph of Gaurav Bajaj and Samnatha Sheahan reminds me why I love photographing weddings, the moments that happen between the moments. In the foreground is an intimate embrace, while their family quietly witnesses it from a distance. Nothing was staged; I simply noticed the connection unfolding in front of me. For me, a great wedding photograph is not just about how beautiful it looks, but how much of the relationship it allows you to feel. This image, to me, is about love, family and the feeling of being surrounded by the people who matter most.