On my recent trip to Mount Abu with my wife and good buddy Sachin, we decided to shoot some street stuff, random people and our little puppies. It was a great couple of days ’cause Sachin (master wedding photographer) shot our post wedding album for us. Those will be in my next post…
Blind musician
Sachin Khona
Can’t wait to go back to Mount Abu.
A little late, but here’s a quick look at Adi n Nidhi’s 6 day wedding. I shot only the first 4 days.
1. Cocktail party – 8pm onwards
I set up a 3 strobes at the entrance, 1 main with a softbox. 2 others as rim light hidden in the bushes. Triggered them via skyport and triggered the camera using a cheap chinese wireless trigger. Pre-focused and ready to go.
2. Engagement – ring ceremony
All shot with available light, switched lenses between the 100mm and 70-200 mm.
Blushing groom
Nidhi n family
3. Mehndi
Once again all natural light, 70-200 and 24-105.
band baja
4. Sangeet
I had exclusive rights to shoot the bride in her room before the function, so was extremely happy about that. Got some good shots too.
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I didn’t cover the rest of the functions as I wanted to be part of the wedding too and there were professionals who were hired to do the job.
God bless Adi n Nidhi, wish you the very best in life…
Jango
Jango was taken away by a panther on 5th April 2011, he was 6 months old. R.I.P
You will be missed…
Update from Mount abu.
JANGO
Chirkut has had a Name change, since he is no longer TINY. He is now known as the mighty JANGO !!!
He is growing up really fast and is very very naughty. Do not be fooled by his cute little face, those teeth are really SHARP and he likes to bite everything that moves 
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Jango trying to steal Lucy's Pakoda
still trying...
Almost there
Got it
and now choking on it... cough... cough
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New pictures of the rooms in the hotel will be added tomorrow, so don’t forget to check them out – http://hotelbluevalley.com
Here is a view of Nakki Lake in the evening and Toad rock.
Nakki lake
Toad rock
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Planning a week long road trip next, suggestions are welcomed…
Ciao
A week since I came back to India, we head off to Mount Abu for the weekend to meet my dad. Our passengers included Uncle, Aunty, Annu, Mingo and me.
Uncle, Aunty & Annu
It’s rainy season here and the 4.5 hour drive was just beautiful, lush rich green fauna. It’s been ages since it’s rained so much Gujarat and Rajasthan. On the drive up the hills towards Mount Abu, it started raining heavily and people going there stopped on the way wherever mini waterfalls had formed.
Lucy
At the hotel (new website live now), met with dad and new members of the family – Lucy and 1 month old ‘Chirkut’ (meaning little tiny one).
They say he is a German shepherd, so I guess he is not going to be tiny for long 
Chirkut
Took several pictures of these cuties over the next 2 days.
Lucy and Mingo
That's my bed !!!
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Later that day, we set off to Achalgarh – famous for its 15th century fort, Jain temples and 9th century temple that was built around the ‘toe print’ of Lord Shiva. Other attractions here are a 4 ton Nandi (statue of Shiva’s bull), a beautiful lake with several statues, a pit that is said to reach to the netherworld, a natural Shivalinga and several stories behind each of these.
Temple Achalgarh
Local kid that told us the stories
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Ruins
Lake
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On the way
The fort
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Next morning we went for dad’s usual walk in the hills, what a beautiful morning. The rainy season makes the forest come alive and everywhere you look is a beautiful picture to shoot at and admire.
Morning walk
Mt Plumy
'Chirkut' the German shepherd
I did my schooling in mount abu, so i know the area really well and have fond memories of the place. If you ever have the chance to visit abu, make sure you go around with someone who will take you to places, like – tiger’s path, plumy, flaggy, golden horn, diving board, the list goes on and on
Coming soon – more pictures from my next visit…
take care
The video Sachin and I made for the Creative Live with Jasmine star entry WON !!!!!!!!!! We did it
He’s going to Creative Live in Seattle and meet with a lot of Awesome people.
Check out our video…
Check out Creative Live for awesome videos
The boys
Another weekend with beautiful weather, so it was once again time for another road trip. This time to Harry’s place up north in Grimsby and surrounding region.
The sky
Our initial plan was to go to Scotland,butspending only 1 day in Scotland would not be sufficient, therefore we settled for Peak district. It was so worth it!!!
Day 1
We [Harry driving, Karan and Asad playing scrabble, and me navigating and dj-ing as usual] set of Friday evening, nice long drive to Grimsby, the weather was lovely and the sky was breathtaking.
Starting off really early morning, 5:30 am up and ready by 6. Asad and dolly arrive before 6, surprising both Harry and Karan, who were still getting ready. Prepared sandwiches, cold drinks, and a lot of snacks that dolly brought.
All set, locked and loaded in the Merc C 250 D, we leave at 7:30. Listening to the latest tunes from the last 6 months. Dolly, Asad n Karan playing scrabble on the iPad, while Harry’s driving and I am navigating and Dj’ ing.
Tried something different this time, a group shoot with models outdoors. After discussing with Sachin, we finally thought of shooting in a park, and what better park in London than Hyde park.
I will not say it was easy, and that we had no problems at all. In fact it was tough, very tough. Our makeup artist decided not to turn up, and one model also canceled but came later during the day. Setting up was easy and we didn’t have any problem with shooting in Hyde park. The problem was the wind, and pollen in the air. Everybody had tears in their eyes but still managed to work great together.
The highlight of the day was the ‘Tree shoot’ and ‘Flare shots’ with the sun flaring into the images. Everybody had a lot of fun and some of us could not stop laughing
Models: Dani, Nicole, Jack & Nikhil
Dani
Beautiful models Amelia and Laura, were invited to the shoot by makeup artist Kasia. Got some pretty amazing results.
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A big thank you to all the models and makeup artist. Special Thank you to my buddy Sachin
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