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Rangi & Pras / Part 3

Posted on by Eric

→ PART 1 : INDIA → PART 2 : SRI LANKA → PART 3 : AUSTRALIA

Well, I certainly wouldn’t be surprised if this is the largest wedding project I ever undertake. Just in case we forgot, Rangi & Pras had three weddings in three countries – India, Sri Lanka & Australia. It’s hard to believe that this is the final chapter. The ‘Return of the Jedi’.

It couldn’t be more suitable having the final chapter here in Melbourne, Australia. For Rangi & Pras, this is their home so in their eyes this wedding was THE wedding for so many different reasons. This final chapter did not have the exotic cultures and destinations of the previous two, so for me it was important to really bring it back to the essence of what it’s all about – People. Love. Memories. Moments. I definitely get excited about shooting in far away lands (and it’s big part of what I do) but ultimately it’s these things that are at the heart of why I take photos.

For that reason the highlight of the whole experience for me was the special connection that developed with Rangi, Pras, Katie and myself. As the photographer we end up spending more time with the couple than anyone else on the wedding day, so you inevitably get to know each other pretty well. In this case,  it’s no surprise that following this couple around the world resulted in something quite special.

I hope you enjoy viewing this final chapter…

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Rangi & Pras / Part 2

Posted on by Eric

→ PART 1 : INDIA → PART 2 : SRI LANKA → PART 3 : AUSTRALIA

Rangi and her family are originally from Sri Lanka. It’s a place I’ve always wanted to go. On this occasion Katie and I just scratched the surface but got enough of a taste to know that it’s one very special place. What was even more special was the beautiful connection that was forming between Rangi, Pras, Katie & myself. In fact, my favourite part of my time in Sri Lanka went undocumented, which is what I’d like to share with you…

A few days prior to the actual wedding, we did a little shoot near Rangi’s grandfather’s home. Since his passing his beautiful art deco property has become a holiday house of sorts, and remains a place of great significance for the family, in particular for Rangi’s father who spent his childhood there. After we finished the shoot it was pitch black and Rangi, Pras, Katie and myself returned to the house completely soaked, giggling like little school kids. Rangi’s family looked at us in utter bemusement and then went to fetch us some dry clothes. I was given a baggy red t-shirt. We, ‘the kids’ spent the rest of the evening playing Carrom (a Sri Lankan checkers game) and a bit of Uno, while the ‘grown ups’ sat in the dining room enjoying adult conversation over cups of tea. Finally we all came together to enjoy a delicious Sri Lankan feast which included the best Chili Sambal I’ve ever tasted. It was such a beautiful evening and the way Katie and I were welcomed into their loving, generous family warmed our hearts. Both coming from small families, for Katie and I this packed even more punch. No cameras, just good times.

I think that’s an example of how Katie and I were able to invest so much into this epic 3 part wedding story. These are beautiful people guys, truly…

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