Travelling to photograph an Asian wedding in Pakistan
I had always wanted to travel to India or to Pakistan to photograph a traditional village-style Asian wedding, and last week I got such a chance. My head is so full of images and the overall experience of being immersed into such a different way of life, where I was the only “white” woman the locals had ever seen, that I know I will struggle to choose the right images for this page, knowing that I cannot show you all that is exciting, that depicts even the first day’s travel from Islamabad to the village of Bhamber, 35 kilometers outside Jhelum, without totally crowding out this blog, so here are just a few photos that might entice you to look further.
The first day involved a 3 hours drive from Islamabad airport, squashed two to a seat , as I clicked away at all the colourful lorries and buses which, unlike our beasts, look for all the world like elegant gypsy wagons, complete with curves, tiny patterns and shiny chrome.
Outside Islamabad airport, the desperate, but highly skilled, beggars plead and badger you till you either give in or are rescued by your transport.
March 16th, 2012 at 7:52 am
Great stuff Elaine
March 16th, 2012 at 8:50 am
Wow! Thank you Carol! Next wedding abroad is in Nigeria, in 10 days time, but have many many more stories and images to upload before then. xx
March 16th, 2012 at 2:17 pm
makes ours seem so drab……..
March 18th, 2012 at 7:32 pm
Really Ronnale? I am sure you will have some good shots too. When were you in Pakistan? I just love colour so as an artist, find it everywhere, even when travelling 80 km an hour! xx