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.

Colourfully decorated lorry in Pakistan

Colourfully decorated lorry in Pakistan

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.

Detail from a Pakistani lorry shot from the minibus while travelling from Islamabad

such beautiful designs and colours - and all different!

Outside Islamabad airport, the desperate, but highly skilled, beggars plead and badger you till you either give in or are rescued by your transport.

Pakistani bus with its ladder to the "top deck"

Pakistani bus with its ladder to the "top deck"

decorated lorry in Pakistan

Pakistan transport - wagon with a rose

This lorry is a bit different with is large flower on the back

Pakistani bus and wagons

Pakistani bus and wagons
Pakistani wagon.

Even the most basic are works of art!

tall painted wagon in Pakistan
detail from a decorated lorry in Pakistan

detail from a decorated lorry in Pakistan

typical dry landscape near Islamabad

typical dry landscape near Islamabad. They also seem to be removing much earth from the soil all round here, maybe for building materials...?

travel picture from Pakistan

colourful Rickshaw

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4 Responses to “Travelling to photograph an Asian wedding in Pakistan”

  1. Carol Lall Says:

    Great stuff Elaine

  2. ReelLifePhotos Says:

    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

  3. Ronnale Says:

    makes ours seem so drab……..

  4. ReelLifePhotos Says:

    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

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