From the moment I received an email from Nicole I couldn’t get India off my mind and after a number of emails back and forth, Dirk and I had our plans set to venture from New Zealand over to India the day after Christmas to be apart of Jordan and Nicole’s wedding. Now before I went I knew it was going to be good, but I never expected this – I don’t think anyone ever could. India took my breath away; the culture, the people, the food and architecture … the list goes on.
After spending a few days in Delhi recovering from jet-lag and doing some sight seeing we ventured up to Rajasthan region and in particular Jaisalmer where the wedding festivities were taking place. This wasn’t just an Indian Destination Wedding this was a wedding where we spent four unforgettable days with extraordinary people, the type that had dedicated the whole lives to making a difference in India and raising their beautiful children up in the land. So it only made sense for them to gather family and friends in one of the most magical parts of the world to celebrate the coming together of two families.
I could write a novel about the way India made me feel and the kindness we experienced whilst we were there but this post isn’t about me, its about Jordan and Nicole. It’s about how they have been in each others world’s from before they could walk and about how much they adore each other and their families. It’s about the connection they have to India and I hope the images that I have taken will be able to convey just that, their connections.
As I write this I well up in my eyes because I don’t think I could ever thank these families enough for giving Dirk and I such a life changing experience, it is something I will treasure in my heart forever, our lives are so much richer for meeting you all. As I say time and time again I feel incredibly honoured to be able to create art for a living but I feel even more grateful about the people I get to meet on this journey.
Enjoy their story, its a long but special one.
“If I Had A Boat” James Vincent McMorrow
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This is absolutely stunning!
I’m in absolute awe Danelle. Incredible work!
Amazing. As always.
Wow! such beautiful work Danelle, stunning.
Incredible Danelle! This is one of the most beautiful and real visual captures of a wedding I have seen, absolutely stunning! Anyone who chooses you to document their day is blessed x
Beautiful my friend.
What a truly incredible wedding! Every single image is breathtaking <3
I can’t believe this is even real – it’s the most magical event ever! The most amazing work – well done Danelle!
I can’t even begin to put into words how this made me feel Danelle. You are an incredible talent. This is one of the most beautiful stories I have ever seen x
Wow! What a stunning wedding so beautifully captured. Best I have ever seen. Amazing work Danelle.
What the heck! This just might be perfection! Insane work Danelle! x
Beautiful work!
Insanely beautiful. On every level.
Extraordinary Danelle. What an adventure captured incredibly
This is absolutely stunning! So so beautiful!
Wowzer!!!!! Amazing stuff 🙂
Holy cow!! (Get it?!) this is perhaps the most stunning wedding I’ve ever seen
What a beautiful wedding! Absolutely stunning and unique.
This is mind blowingly gorgeous Danelle! So beautifully documented xxxx
Oh my goddddd!!!! Unreal!!
Wow…what an incredible opportunity to have been given to photograph this wedding, and boy did you deliver. Incredible work
Totally Incredible! Great work.
great set! Congratulations!
What an amazing 4 days! The location, the styling, the light, the love, the people….every single element speaks volumes about the couple and a place that obviously holds a very special place in their heart. Beautifully captured.
Phenomenal!
Love this! So happy for you guys.
Oh my goodness. I did not want to stop looking at these photos. So much colour and love! Gorgeous photos.
This is truly one of the most beautiful weddings I have ever seen. You captured every detail to perfection
OH MY. How beautiful.
LOVE every image just perfection
In awe… totally incredible work.
This is beyond words. Probably the most beautifully captured wedding I’ve ever seen! I’m in complete and utter awe. xx
Absolutely beautiful pictures ! Your eye for detail is something special and the way you capture these moments are spot on every time. I would love for you to do my wedding !
Best choice fantastic job 😉
This story brought me to tears. Before seeing these photos, I knew nothing about this couple. My goodness. You are the best photographer I have ever come across. This is just incredible
This is absolutely insane. So beautiful, so well crafted. Love every image. You photographed it exquisitely.
This is on a whole new level! Amazing!
That is so Amazing!!! I have a lack of words to describe that it feels to look photos and wedding day story like this. Thank you for this photo Paradise. Best wishes from Lithuania!
This is simply mind blowing !!! The wedding and your work ! Its a proof that beautiful wedding doesn’t have to cost millions.
Amazing work, it blows my mind!
Stunning work – love the variety of scenery!
Holy crap, this is something else. The magic is tangible!
Incredible photos! We never get tired of looking at them. So, so inspiring! Beautiful soundtrack as well that matches perfectly the mood.
Maïlys & Greg (from Ostuni’s workshop)
Breathtaking. What an amazing wedding and so beautifully captured.
Love these shots! You did an awesome job!
Just surfing the net and I found your blog. I’m a wedding photographer always looking for inspiration and I’m really impressed by the beauty of your wedding photos, really much compliments!
WOW, just stunning;)! Perfect storytelling, awesome couple and great photographer;)!