Jun 13 2009
Indian bride
Indian bride photoshoot in Mumbai.
A long waiting Indian photoshoot that wouldn’t get off the ground in Delhi but happened extremely quickly in Mumbai, resulted at the end in four photoshoots, all four in one week. Three of them with the photographer Tanvi and one of them with the photographer Himanshu. It was hard working, done six models make up on our first day of shooting and four on a second day. Third shooting day (with Himanshu) was easy, we had only one model and the last day was relatively easy as well, with just two models…
After each shoot (and also evenings without shoots :)), I’d go and meet people in Bandra’s Toto’s pub (located at Pali Naka neighborhood). A good one, with relaxed people, good pop/rock music and some easy Indian food. Would sit there with the photographer Himanshu and/or my couchsurf friends I met either in Mumbai or underway.
Time for Indian wedding and some bridal make-up. :)
My first shoot in Mumbai, bridal make-up
Working together with Tanvi (photographer) and Gigi (clothing designer) was amazing. Both professional, young, flexible and ambitious. The shoot was just the way I like, even though bridal make-up is not my thing. But this was different. This was not just common bridal make-up - but Indian wedding bridal make-up. Very colorful and thus different, just like Indian wedding itself.
Yet, this one was quite opposite to a traditional wedding (make-up, clothes etc) style, and miles away from something like Javanese bride.
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| Indian bride, wedding 1, girl with beautiful dress. |
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| Bride, wedding 2. |
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| Indian bride clothing design, wedding 3. |
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| Indian bride, clothing design, wedding 4. Model: Isha. |
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| Bride clothes, wedding 5. Models: Stephanie and Christine. |
Credits
Photographer Tanvi
Tanvi Madkaiker left the staid and colorless world of academics behind in the spring of 2008 when she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Advertising.
A would-be fashion photographer who’s fascinated by dilapidated old buildings, barber shops and clocks, Tanvi regularly mixes the elegant with the absurd to produce work that is hers and hers alone.
A young and instinctive photographer, Tanvi upholds all the romantic, individualistic and iconoclastic ideals of photography as she knows it and is in constant pursuit of perfection.
Currently working independently on a variety of projects, she has been published in reputed publications such as, Society Interiors and Marie Claire.
More info at: www.modelmayhem.com/1201767
Clothing designer GigiB
With this philosophy in mind, Divyanka Bedi is all set to step into the world of fashion. A graduate from Raffles Design Institute, Mumbai, she is a passionate pattern and dresses maker and has always been partial to high drama and highly constructed garments.
Still in her 20’s and already a winner of two design awards; Triumph Inspiration Award – National Winner (2008) and Wills India Fashion Week, Installation Contest – National Winner (2007). She represented India at the first Triumph Inspiration Awards held in Beijing in 2008 which was judged by a prestigious jury comprising of prominent names in international fashion. In March 2008, she showcased her collection “Venice is Sinking” along with her classmates in a fashion show called Supernova 7 that she conceptualized and organized herself.
The first born of veteran villain Ranjeet is fondly nicknamed Gigi, after the 1958 French film. This has become the title of GigiB, under which she designs. She appreciates the human body and dresses men and women of all ages and body types. Open to all personalities and preferences, Divyanka designs with only two rules – High Quality and True Design.
More info at: www.gigib.com
Indian wedding bride collection
Within Indian wedding / bride clothes collection, Gigi designed twelve wedding costumes and they all had to be photographed. One better then the other. What can I say… the girl is a genius! And so is Tanvi.
These “Indian bride” pictures, should actually speak for them self.
Check also: Siobhan’s clothing design collection, my second Mumbai’s clothes design fashion shoot.
* The names and profile url’s of the models shall be published as soon as available to me…
June 16th, 2009 at 9:20 am
I think you’ve had a wonderful shoot with this artistic ladies, photographer and clothing designer.
I’m glad for you. Nice yellow boots, pretty cute costumes
Go on and find your next shoot in HK
June 19th, 2009 at 10:10 am
What a great shoot, very nice pics!
Greetz Diana
April 22nd, 2010 at 11:25 am
really Gigi (clothing designer) had done amazing job and i linked (Bride, wedding 2.) photo really this is wonder with this guy.
July 13th, 2010 at 6:02 pm
Awesome that’s really nice Photographs - so trendy
August 9th, 2010 at 8:57 am
The second photo is simply stunning! One of a kind! These shots give us all a new glimpse on Indian weddings (which are already very interesting, to start with).
August 12th, 2010 at 5:06 am
Thank you guys! Thanks everyone for flowers and stuff. Glad you enjoy(ed) it as much as I did. I’ll pass on the message. :)
And I’m really sorry for not responding earlier to this post.
August 12th, 2010 at 6:57 am
Stylish
August 19th, 2010 at 8:12 am
Nice color and stylish outfit of the models, and photos came out great. Good work!
August 31st, 2010 at 3:41 pm
The pictures look really interesting and very dramatic. Love the pics!
August 31st, 2010 at 6:06 pm
One word describe all… “WOW!”
Did you take part in any photo-shooting competition?
September 1st, 2010 at 12:53 am
Then maybe it’s time for another photoshoot in Mumbai. :))
@mehndi patterns books, no, I did my life competitions already, now I feel honored to perform as member of jury, even it’s just for once in a life time. It’s something new, so it’s exciting and therefore it’s fun. Let’s hope it’s gonna be an educational experience too.
http://www.worldtravelingartist.com/2010/07/27/worlds-first-online-make-up-competition
… but don’t take it too seriously, because it’s about creating - and art in it - in first place, and as creations and especially art go above competing with eachother (for me though), competition is of course being important, but it’s still a secundary thing. It’s rather about who you really are and what you do - what you create, in stead of per se being better then someone else.
To give you an example; each time I won a wrestling or running competition (as I did when I was a teenager!) it gave me a feeling: “See boy.. you did it again!!! Time of disbelief is over, you can be a winner - and achieve anything you want!” … while medal on my wall (the official price) on the other hand, was just one of many in the row, thus not so special anymore.
True lovers of art can recognise that value.
Oh well, not so sure if it’s value at all.. or just attitude. Valuable attitude perhaps. ;)
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:43 pm
I love the pictures! Their make up and clothes are so cool.
September 13th, 2010 at 11:29 pm
Indian wedding is one of the most colorful weddings.I like the lively colors. The picture shows how colorful their culture is too.
October 8th, 2010 at 4:24 pm
What a great session! Cracking images!
October 25th, 2010 at 2:30 pm
Agree, indian wedding posseses many rich colours and especially large usage of GOld.
On top of that, indians have very sharp pretty distinct features that will definitely enhance the photos taking
I hope you have great fun with the photography session!
cheeers
Ezra
http://www.inspiration-photography.com
December 10th, 2010 at 7:48 am
Alexander, nice shots. However, i don’t suppose they could be real indian brides. Indian brides should be in wedding dresses atleast just like every bride. They’re in plain punjabi dresses mostly.
December 10th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
@16, as you can read, I worked with young photographer, clothing designer and models back in Mumbai, so this article is not about traditional Indian brides wedding dresses.. but about their own view on Indian Brides and Wedding today - and in the future. :)
December 10th, 2010 at 9:24 pm
Beautiful fashion statement.They look so natural on their wacky pose.
January 5th, 2011 at 2:28 pm
The vivid colors are simply wonderful to photograph. I love doing these kinds of shoots as well.
January 14th, 2011 at 12:39 pm
Great make-up!
February 26th, 2011 at 8:35 am
I like this post! what a great shots,vivid colors are simply wonderful to photograph, keep it up!
March 8th, 2011 at 8:34 am
Nice post! i agree indian weddings is a very colorful wedding, the second photo is simply stunning!it is One of a kind! thanks for sharing…. and keep it up!
August 16th, 2011 at 5:46 pm
WOW! they are so beautiful. I like Indian because of their exotic beauty. They have the long nose, very convincing eye and a cute lips. know what they will become more beautiful they will be mixed into Filipino.
November 15th, 2011 at 5:09 pm
Very interesting pictures, I would like to visit an Indian wedding