The official start to Zahra and Yusuf’s dream destination wedding at the Chomu Palace in Rajasthan, India was the Mendhi Party. It was spectacular in every single way. The decor was incredible- gorgeous colorful teapots with fresh flowers on top Rajasthani Hand Embroidered runners decorated the tables. Colorful fabrics were draped everywhere and mirrored umbrellas were positioned in the trees. The outdoor setting with the spectacular fresh flowers and colors set the scene for Zahra and Yusuf’s amazing entrance. The couple arrived on top of a neon painted elephant. The entrance was a surprise to all the wedding guest and set the tone for a weekend full of beauty, excitement, and fun! Halfway through the entrance, the elephant had to take a poop and soiled the red runners. I couldn’t help but remember the gorgeous newborns I photograph daily who do the same thing during our newborn photo shoots. The evening included delicious street food stalls serving up India’s best local delicacies and a lively drumming band who set a mood for dancing, laughter, and games. Zahra wanted me to enjoy the wedding and request I put down my camera – I complied but snapped these photographs before her request.
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I had the privilege and honor or attending my cousin’s amazing fairytale wedding in India on valentine’s day at the Chomu Palace in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The wedding was magical in every single way. As a guest at the wedding, we stayed in the rooms of the palace. The ceiling were hand painted and the walls were covered in vintage art from a time long gone. I felt as though I was in a constant state of dream as my surroundings definitely felt too good to be true! It was an experience that will live on in my memory forever. I captured photographs intermittently throughout the wedding, because after all, I was attending as a guest, not as a vendor. Photography is a passion. It burns deep within my heart. For me seeing beauty and capturing it bring me true joy. Hopefully these photographs depict a small sample of what transpired during my dream stay at the Chomu Palace. Each event had its own theme, color scheme, and look and feel so I will share each event separately. This first set of photographs is from when I first arrived at the palace. Zahra was sitting under the beautiful archways adorned with a flower crown while a mendhi artist applied mendhi on her hands. #chomupalace #chomupalacewedding #weddingphotographerindia #indianweddingphotographer #chomupalacephotography #chomupalacewedding #chomupalacephotos #chomupalaceweddings #chomupalaceweddingphotography #chomupalacephotographer #mendhiapplication #destinationindia #indianwedding #jaipurwedding #jaipur #rajasthan #chomu #weddingsinindia #internationalweddingphotographer #weddingphotographerindia #indiaweddingphotographer #palacewedding #fairytalewedding #bollywoodwedding #mendhiparty #mendhidesigns #mendhiapplication #photographybyasiya 
I had the most incredible morning photographing this gorgeous family. Baby M was adorable with her full head of hair. Mom made the gorgeous M prop and the bucket she is coming out of was used at mommy and daddy’s wedding. I love having photo sessions on location as they allow for elements from a home to be incorporated into the photographs. Here are a few of my favorite photographs from today’s session.
I had such an incredible time photographing this gorgeous family at their Manhattan apartment. I love working on location and using items from a person’s home to incorporate in the photographs. 
I had the best time photographing this gorgeous family in Rye Town Park during my annual fall mini photo shoots. I first met this family when their son was born and its amazing to see him change, grow, and develop over the years. This is the fourth time I have photographed him and each time has been so special.
