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FP Archives December 29, 2014, 11:30:34 IST

Speaking of Indian weddings, one feature that makes them stand out from those across the globe is the people that make it happen. The diversity of colors, food, the rituals and the hustle bustle at an Indian wedding are unimaginable without the diversity of its attendees. Cackling relatives, anxious parents, mischievous young and pretty, aimless awkward loners, gossiping aunts, bored kids, nervous bride and excited groom, et al set the drama peculiar to this event.

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Sponsored: To tell best wedding stories, you need best photography

BBB_1196 Speaking of Indian weddings, one feature that makes them stand out from those across the globe is the people that make it happen. The diversity of colors, food, the rituals and the hustle bustle at an Indian wedding are unimaginable without the diversity of its attendees. Cackling relatives, anxious parents, mischievous young and pretty, aimless awkward loners, gossiping aunts, bored kids, nervous bride and excited groom, et al set the drama peculiar to this event. And capturing this drama through pictures is the ultimate goal of a wedding photographer. In the world of wedding photography – there are two ways one can do this – traditional wedding photography and the very latest ‘candid photography’. Thanks to the ‘like and share’ culture on Facebook, people are more aware about ‘candid photography’ contributing to an increase in the demand for this form of documenting a marriage, according to Anand Biwalkar, a wedding photographer for the past 32 years. Talking about his experience over the years, in general, Biwalkar says, “The times have changed. Job remains the same but clients are different. And that is what makes this genre of photography interesting.” Sharath Murthy, a corporate communications professional who also dabbles in professional photography, says he enjoys capturing the mood of the entire event. Story-telling by capturing people, moods, tight-close ups and expressions, details of rituals and elements that give a feel of a marriage in the making is the hottest trend in India. Taking note of this, brands like Nikon have gone ahead and taken an initiative to create a skilled community of professionals through its photography workshops. Recently, Nikon kick-started FX Wedding Photography Workshop across India. Hosted by Nikon School India , the latest workshops to conclude were in Indore, Ludhiana, Pune and Raipur . Photographers can enroll themselves at Nikon’s workshops by registering onsite or on Nikon School India’s official page. Enrollments are registered on first come first serve basis. _DSC7168 Meanwhile, across the globe, innovators are also aiming at creating cameras. Adept in capturing details and reproducing them accurately that help the photography community make the most out of their technology. D-SLR market in India recently saw the launch of Nikon D750 and D810 , right in time for the upcoming wedding season. Rich image reproduction and incredible definition are the highlights of these new releases.The D750 boasts of 24.3 megapixels resolution and ability to shoot 1080/60p, Full HD movies. As it comes powered with the EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery, the D750 can get you through an assignment with 1230 shots per charge with its redesigned shutter and energy-saving design. The D810 has surpassed its predecessor D800 and D800E’s image reproduction quality. It has a 36.3-megapixel camera with ISO sensitivity range of 64 to 12800 and power to shoot full HD (1920 x 1080) at 60p. It’s all improved 51-point autofocus (AF) and Group-Area AF mode produce precise and sharpest details. It also brings in an improved level of subject detection. Both cameras are FX format and uber portable. Some other common features are advanced scene recognition system and dust reduction system. Equipped with the EXPEED 4 image-processing engine and wide range of NIKKOR lenses The D750 and D 810 are the best upgrades for professional photographers.

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