What is your most memorable wedding?
I remember all of my weddings and the most memorable are often the ones have been the first: my first destination wedding, my first Sikh, Jewish, Chinese, Muslim or Persian wedding. One of the things I love my job for are the opportunities to discover something new.
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Candid, natural, emotional, elegant, chic
What about your business are you most proud of?
I'm flexible and work around my couples' needs.
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
To plan properly beforehand and to completely relax on the wedding day. I also send my couples my premium wedding planning guide with plenty of helpful information.
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
It's alway great to see personal touches on the wedding day. Grandmother's napkin, hand-made decorations, father's car or a song as a gift from a bride's nephew - it's hard to choose my favourite but if you have such personal touches, please do let me know so I can devote enough attention and document them.
Describe your typical process with a couple.
Usually we meet on a video call to get acquainted and see if we are the right fit. Then often we customise the package to suit the couples needs. Based on that I create a contract and after signing it and transferring the deposit we are booked. I'm happy for the couple to get in touch with me anytime. But we meet at least once again on a video call or sometimes in person at the venue closer to the wedding date to go through the details.
What is the No. 1 photo that you think every couple should take?
It's hard to pick one as there are many important moments to be captured and photos that need to be taken during the day. Among them - grand entrances and exits always make for great candid shots with a large group of people. A classic simple portrait of the couple is also very important. Photos with parents and grand parents will become even more cherished as the time goes.
What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?
Though I'm happy to accommodate my couples' wishes, the most original photos are often taken without being asked or even without planning but rather being at the right time and the right place and noticing the moment.
What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?
It's good to have a plan B for a rainy day (like an alternative indoor location or umbrellas) but even if something doesn't go according to the plan - the best thing is to let it go and enjoy the day. Rainy photos also look great!
Describe how you got into photography.
I loved photography since my childhood. When I was a teenager I experimented with film, made pinhole cameras and enjoyed taking film cameras with me on travels and parties. Film photography was always exciting as you never know what you get until you develop the film.