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After the Wedding Ends, What Truly Remains
The lights go off. Guests leave. What stays are glances, hands held tight, tears you didn’t notice. That’s the real work. When the wedding ends, it doesn’t end all at once. The music fades. Guests leave. Decorations come down. Slowly, the noise disappears. What remains is quieter—and far more important. Memories Outlast Moments Weddings are intense. So much happens in so little time that couples often don’t remember everything clearly. Photographs step in where memory fades.
Karan Soma
1 day ago1 min read


Rituals, Not Reels: Why Some Wedding Moments Deserve Silence
Some moments aren’t content. They’re sacred. A good photographer knows the difference and never crosses that line. Not every wedding moment is meant to be turned into content. Some moments are sacred, personal, and deeply rooted in tradition. In a world driven by visibility, it’s important to remember that weddings are not performances—they are rituals. Understanding the Purpose of Rituals Rituals exist to mark transitions, not to entertain. They carry meaning built over gene
Karan Soma
1 day ago1 min read


How to Choose a Wedding Photographer Without Regret
If you’re only asking about price, you’re asking the wrong question. Ask about process, people, and pressure handling. Choosing a wedding photographer is one of the most important decisions you’ll make during wedding planning. Long after the decorations are cleared and outfits are packed away, your photographs are what remain. That’s why this decision deserves more than a quick comparison of prices and Instagram grids. Look Beyond Highlight Reels Social media shows only the b
Karan Soma
1 day ago2 min read


What Actually Goes Wrong at Weddings (And Why Experience Matters More Than You Think)
Delays happen. Lights fail. Emotions overflow. Experience isn’t about perfection—it’s about staying calm when everything cracks. No wedding goes exactly as planned. And that’s not a failure—it’s reality. After years of documenting weddings, I can say this with confidence: what matters most isn’t avoiding problems, but knowing how to handle them when they appear. Timelines Almost Always Shift Makeup runs late. Vehicles arrive early. Rituals get delayed. When timelines move, pr
Karan Soma
1 day ago1 min read
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