Real Weddings: Neha & Dalvir's Punjabi Wedding - 12.20.12

For this #flashbackfriday, we wanted to look back at an amazing couple from December 2012. Neha & Dalvir celebrated their wedding on the week of December 12th, 2012. This was a traditional Punjabi wedding that took place in Lewisville, Texas at the Hilton Gardens Hotel. It is easy to see how in love this couple is and how much fun they had during their wedding. It was hard to find Neha or Dalvir without smiles on their faces! 

FunAsia 2013 Beauty Pageant

Sunday, April 7th, Studio D Haute Couture presented FunAsiA Radio 2013 Beauty Pageant at the Courtyard by Marriott Dallas DFW Airport North/Irving. We love being involved with such a fun and wonderful program. As the official photographer for the FunAsia Beauty Pageant, we get the chance to meet many of the contestants and photograph each girl individually before the pageant. The beautiful and talented contestants aging from 13 and up competed for the titles of ‘Miss South Asia Texas’, and ‘Miss Teen South Asia’. Here are some beautiful photographs from the event!

 Thank you the judges, contestants, supporters, and the FunAsia crew for making this year’s show a success! 

Check out this link for a news video posted about the pageant: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFkDE4yeeYw

For more photos from the night, go to our Facebook page and view the albums: http://on.fb.me/ZwCt5W

A Fresh Gaye Holud

Arafath & Farhana celebrated their Gaye Holud* this last weekend. And while the ceremony was beautiful, we wanted to share these adorable photos of the fun foods that the bride's family took time to carve by hand. They had apple swans and eggmen with jalapeno hats. They took time to create these beautiful works of art that could easily be mistaken for one of those fun Edible Arrangements. 

*For those of you not familiar with a Gaye Holud ceremony, the Gaye Holud takes place one or two days prior to the religious and legal Bengali wedding ceremonies. The bride is seated on a dais, and the henna is used to decorate her hands and feet with elaborate abstract designs. The turmeric paste is applied by the guests to her face and body. Turmeric is known to cleanse, soften and brighten the skin, giving the bride's skin the distinctive yellow hue that gives its name to this ceremony. 

“ A Night in Bombay” : Texas's Largest and ONLY BOLLYWOOD THEMED BLACK TIE NEW YEARS EVE GALA

“ A Night in Bombay” : Texas's Largest and ONLY BOLLYWOOD THEMED BLACK TIE NEW YEARS EVE GALA- Benefitting a Charity- THE NO MORE TEARS PROJECT- A 501 3c


"A Night in Bombay" was a night to remember - a sparkling evening – star studded gala, benefitting the no more tears foundation - designed down to the last elegant detail to bring a Bollywood experience in great style with a unique combination of live music and fashion. 


A night in Bombay, a night of unsurpassed quality & the celebrity-packed New Year’s evening begun with a VIP Red Carpet walk and a VIP Champagne/Cocktail reception, followed by a gourmet meal.


It took place, appropriately, at the famous, the largest, and one of the most elegant luxury hotels in Dallas - THE WESTIN GALLERIA - A Luxury Hotel connected to the Galleria Mall.


CELEBRITY GUESTS:
• Bollywood Actor, Film Fare Award Winner, the Dashing and Debonair AFTAB SHIVDASANI
• Celebrity DJ, Bollywood Music Producer and Bollywood Music Award Winner DJ SANJ AKA JNAS
• SOMY ALI, Bollywood actress turned activist
• Miss India Brazil Sohum Bhatt
• Mix Man Shawn - DJ and Music Producer from California
• And making a special appearance and Performing Live EMG/Universal Music Artist Hip Hop Crew BBSR


FASHION SHOW BY SILK THREADS: Silk Threads showcased their latest and upcoming collections. Silk Threads is one of the leading Indian designers and is known for producing cutting edge style Indian clothing.


DJ SANJ/JNAS, Bollywood producer and international award-winning DJ: His production credits include collaborations with India's top music directors Pritam and Anu Malik, living legends Amitab Bachan to Gurdas Maan and Oscar Winner Sukwinder Singh to Sonu Nigam.


So-Me Designs presented by Bollywood Acress Somy Ali, benefiting the No More Tears Project - A non-profit organization.


“No More Tears is a 501 (C) 3 not-for-profit organization with a focus on helping immigrant women in the United States who are victims of spousal abuse. Many of these women are brought to America via arranged marriages and are scared to speak out against their oppressor due to the ramifications they will face in their home country or for the fear of being sent back. No More Tears works with these women in helping to provide them with legal counsel, financial assistance, and psychotherapy. No More Tears help these women in not only wiping away the tears, but also making sure that there are No More Tears”


Picture Gallery: 


http://bombayphotography.zenfolio.com/f1009064654


If you like any pictures, you can order the prints ;-)  


Website:

http://www.anightinbombay.com [A night in Bombay]

http://www.eeg.com/ [EEG]

http://www.nmtproject.org/index.php [No more Tears]

Bombay Films: All set to introduce 3D technology in Wedding Cinematography

Be prepared to find yourself standing so near the bride that you feel as though you could reach over and wipe away her tears of joy. You heard about the 3D technology and it is here. Yes, Bombay Films is the first one to introduce "3D" technology in Dallas in the history of wedding Cinematography. Bombay Films has always been up to date with the cutting edge technologies and will always continue to introduce latest technology to the wedding cinematography. Let us show you how 3D weddings has redefined the definition of “sentimental journey.”

 We create wedding videos that deceive the senses into feeling through our artistic and technical expertise as though the viewer has traveled back in time to the wedding and reception. You and your family can go back to the most magical day of your life, as if you are traveling back to the time and you will have a unique and fascinating heirloom to pass on to future generations.

No its not only Avatar, you can experience  your own wedding on 3D here in Dallas.

You really cannot afford to step back when technology is zooming forward.

Inject the 3D technology in your wedding video and experience the difference.

Call us now for further details. 

[972-679-7921]

Let the 3D Era BEGIN!!

Handfasting

Whether we are watching from behind a camera or as a guest, Handfasting is a fascinating ritual in wedding ceremonies. The tradition has a rich history and can be traced as far back as the early Christian period in Ireland and Scotland, although, it is linked with many faiths and cultures. The practice is also where the term “tying the knot” originated. Handfasting can be performed as a betrothal, engagement or during the wedding ceremony. Handfasting can also be legally binding depending on the area of residence of the couple.
To perform a Handfasting ritual, the officiant will create a blessed space with the four corners representing the elements of air, fire, water, and earth. An altar with one large candle, representing the couple together, and two smaller candles, representing the bride and groom individually, are placed in the North position of the space. The bride and groom light the larger candle together from their individual candles to symbolize their joining. This part of the ceremony is similar in function to the American Unity Ceremony used in religious weddings.
Gifts, birthstones, and other symbolic elements representing air, fire, water, and earth, are also placed on the altar.
Next, readings and blessing from designated guests are read. After the readings, the officiant will call upon the spirit to bless the union and will tie the couple's hands together. The bride's right wrist is tied to the groom's left wrist. The couple then exchanges vows and rings and drink from a wine glass before their hands are untied. The untying of the wrists represents the couple's independent wish to be joined together.
The newly married couple is given an ivy wreath made of flowers chosen by their guests to represent their well wishes. The couple then leaves, traditionally, by walking under a floral archway while being sprinkled with flower petals by onlookers.
There are many ways to add a Handfasting ritual to a wedding ceremony. The materials and process varies from historical and cultural traditions. Although it can be performed a number of ways, each ritual is a beautiful recognition of two individual lives joining together steeped in culture and love.

North Lake Hills Home Owners Association

Bombay Photography had the pleasure to be the photographer for the North Lake Hills Homeowners Association gathering last week!  The turnout was great with local family and friends gathering together for all of the fun and festivities.  The local fire department came by for a visit and the kids were excited to get to see the big, red fire truck up close and talk to real firemen!   The kids also had a great time seeing the clowns, getting their faces painted and getting their favorite character or toy made out of a balloon!  The balloon swords were the biggest hit and sword “fights” provided a lot of entertainment.  Local vendors, including Gideon, Aatish Caterers, and Tanmai Jewelers were also on hand providing information and great deals!   Several local talents provided entertainment, but my favorite had to have been the children singing.   Everyone had a great time and received great ideas for the upcoming shopping season!  Several Certificates of Appreciation were also awarded to active citizens in the community.   We had a great time and know everyone in attendance did too!

Happy Thanksgiving from Bombay Photography

This is the time of year we often grow reflective and are encouraged to slow down and remember what
we are grateful for. All of us at Bombay Photography are so thankful and grateful for all of our friends,
clients, and supporters that continue to allow us into their lives and events. We love what we do and
are passionate about many causes. We are so grateful that with your continued support and friendship
we are able to do what we love and make a difference on our planet and in individual’s lives while doing
it. We are excited to see what the next year has in store for you, for us, and for our world! 


Thank you friends and Happy Thanksgiving!


-Bombay Photography
Dallas | Fort Worth [DFW ] Wedding/event Photographer 

Adobe CS5 Launch - May 25th

Yesterday I attended special promotional program launched by Adobe Inc., where hundreds of photographer, cinematographer, videographer from Texas area attended. The fact that I was the only South Asian in the seminar really amazed me and also made me feel proud.


I spent around five hours with the creative team of Adobe in the seminar which was very useful as it helped us to upgrade ourselves  with the latest technology in order to contend in today's competitive era. Not only that we also won the CS5 premium design bundle in the door prize draw.


On whole, it was wonderful program unleashing the power of Creative Suite Version 5. Better even got better with the additional and advanced features like Content Aware, new painting engine and much more. 


Here is one of the coolest feature in Photoshop CS5 which I cannot wait to share with you guys. If you are into the photography, this is something you should not miss.

Here is the quick edit for you to demonstrate the power of CS5. You can virtually travel around the world without leaving the studio.:

.:Frisco Masjid: Fund Raiser:.

As mentioned in our earlier post, we worked with the Frisco Masjid to help them succeed in their fund raising program. I am proud to say that the event was very successful generating over $400,000 donations. It was a wonderful event with team effort. People of all ages actively participated on the program to achieve its goal. Not only the people of all ages, but also both of the genders worked hard on the event.

Here is the Sneak Peak from Frisco Masjid.

Thank You Note from Frisco Masjid:

"By the blessing of Allah the First Annual Banquet Dinner was very successful. We thank Almighty Allah for enabling us to achieve our target. We would also like to express our deepest gratitude to all the community members who attended the fundraiser and donated generously for this noble cause. Special thanks to all the volunteers whose dedication and hard work made this a successful event.

This fundraiser is the first step in our quest to establish an Islamic Center in Frisco.  We look forward to continued support from entire community to make this dream a reality."

.: Wedding in Houston :.

Wedding in the largest city of Texas (Houston) is always special for me. It always reminds me the wedding of Amy and Mateen, the most memorable wedding we covered in Houston. Our team really worked hard on their wedding for which they appreciated our commitment. From their admiration and support we are again fully charged up for the special in Houston to cover a wedding this year. Although there are many professional photographers in Houston as well, we are glad that the couple trusted us with our experience of over three decade.

The beauty of the city and the cuteness of the couple is enticing me to cover the wedding with my fullest effort.

Houston, get ready for the most amazing wedding and its finest wedding coverage, Bombay Films is on its way.

Here is the video clip from Amy and Mateen.

.:Wise Decision on Wedding Photography:.

Few people think recession is over in United States. Other group of people believes that recession is still on its full phase. But what I believe is that we have learnt to adopt ourselves with the recession. One of the column in the site theknotinc.com helped me realized, how people has started adjusting their financial expenditure to get best out of it. Wedding Memory is the memory that cannot be compromised at any condition. Although it might not be viewed as useful, it's always feels good to refreshen those  unforgettable memories as the time passes.

Wedding photography is one time investment for the long term memory. But I can't believe few people are actually  compromising with their wedding memories choosing the wrong options. If you are one of them then this column [screen shot] from theknotinc.com is really useful for you.

Click here to for the actual page

Few more about the Photography

"The average consumer is largely ignorant of the criteria for judging photography quality, the most base their judgment on the subject's expression alone.  Therefore, if a mass market photographer produces a portrait in which the subject has a pleasing expression, it is a quality portrait-at least from the consumer's limited perspective. The challenge to independent studios, then is to position themselves so that prospects can identify enough tangible personal value to themselves to overcome the consideration of added cost. This should be done within a context that creates a demand for the product" (monteith, 17). But our aim is to "stand out in the crowd".

Monteith, Ann K., Marketing Resource & Activity Planner For the professional photographer, 2004,  Marathon Press Inc..

Learning Center for Parents and Children (LCPC)

Learning Center for Parents and Children (LCPC) is a nonprofit organization which targets the pre-school program for Ismaili Muslim children in Dallas at their social and spiritual center, known as a "Jamatkhana". Their program emphasizes an essential that public schools have tried to inspire for decades i.e. parental involvement.

“This is the secret sauce,” said Gulzar Babool during his interview with Dallas News, the national program director for the Ismaili LCPC. “It is what makes it successful.” The program at (LCPC) emphasizes early literacy and school readiness and “empowers mothers to assimilate in this community,” Babool added during his interview.

I have been volunteering my time and expertise to help the community since last four years. The team is very organized and it would be safe to say that LCPC is the one of the best team I have worked this year. I believe that the schooling system of LCPC is one of the best schooling system in the world as children spend their time with their parents along with preparing themselves for further challenges they will face in grade school . Interestingly, all the staffs including teachers and members are volunteers.

The whole event was amazing and nicely organized. The cuteness and the sweetness of the children made me real difficult to choose only few to tell the story so I have decided to give a link so if you are interested to see the whole event, click here to access the gallery.

Good Job LCPC team! Keep it up.

SNEAK PEEK

Video:

.: Ground up facility for Frisco Masjid Fund Raising Event:.

I would like to share an important information with you about a non-profit organization, which is hosting an upcoming event in Frisco on May 15, 2010. Bombay Films has partnered with the dedicated and determined organization in their media enterprises and we have produced a marketing & documentary film from this event which will be presented on Saturday at the Embassy Suites Dallas-Frisco Hotel, Convention Center & Spa. We would like to invite you to come join us and support this great cause.

Here is the documentary about the Frisco Masjid, which will be presented on Saturday.

.: Anita & Rizwan :. E-Session

Dallas Arboretum and Las Colinas

We met up with Anita and Rizwan for their E-Session in Dallas Arboretum this weeks. They are getting married next month and we are really excited to be the part of this very special day.

Their photographic interest and their amazing chemistry along with their comfortableness and easiness encouraged us to snap the few stupefying shots. Anita's familiarity with the location was a plus point for us as we had a wider knowledge of how much the location had to offer. We were even lucky with some beautiful blue skies – something which has been very rare these last couple of weeks in Dallas!

Our Digital artist also had fun time editing their picture, transporting the couple to the one of the most romantic destination, making it one of my personal favorite snap.

In order to avoid the sluggish afternoon Dallas traffic, we had to abandon the primary location early to continue rest of our session in Las Colinas, my favorite area for the perfect photo shoot. We got few wonderful snaps in Las Collinas with natural lights and and wonderful color contrast. Anita was really looking gorgeous in the Indian outfit which gave the perfect punch for the paradisaic shot.

We had really wonderful time working with you guys. Our whole team is eager to capture your precious moments again soon. Good luck with the final wedding preparations.

.: Iffat & Juby :. E-Session

Las Colinas, Mandalay Canal

Last Week I had the pleasure of photographing Iffat and Juby in Las Colinas. It’s not every day that I get chance to photograph one of the most beautiful and intimate affiars! During the photos session they were not only sweet and thoughtful, they really inspired us to upgrade our website and our blog. Because of their motivation and love we are upgrading our blog. Thanks to Iffat and Juby.

They were very helpful and co-operative during the shoot. Even the ever changing Texas weather supported us with the perfect weather that anybody could only dream for. Hard work of five photographers as well as the creative ideas from the couple really aspire us to snap some really amazing and natural pictures. I had real tough time choosing the top pictures for the blog.

Iffat and Juby, Thank you very much for such a nice experience working with you guys. I just cant wait for your wedding in June.

Here are the E-session Videos.

E-Session Video #1

E-Session Video #2

.: Nida & Amer :. E-session

Las Colinas, Mandalay Canal

Here is a sneak peek from last weekends engagement shoot down in Las Colinas, Las Colinas, Mandalay Canal. It was such an awesome day for a shoot, and even though we had to battle the wind, we were able to find some calm yet secluded spots and got some great shots.

Nida and Amer simply make a perfect couple.They are so comfortable with each other and you can really see how much they love and enjoy each other, and it is soooo refreshing.They were so friendly and so cooperative. It was fun shooting with them.