Binita Patel Photography

It has turned into something bigger than I had every imagined.  This blog has developed a personality, style and force of its own… something I had never dreamed of.  There are so many of you out there who read religiously, and so many who ask me for advice, answers and feedback.  It’s amazing, and for...

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It’s a week full of sneak peeks!!  Couples like Agya and Salil are my favorites; they’re totally comfortable in front of the camera and are very open to being a little goofy & flirty for the sake of a great photo.  It’s a common misconception that fun, flirty and stylish photos “just happen”; when in...

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I often get asked how I manage to blog almost every single day?!  Well… I’m a busy lady, I’m always up to something  Haha, no but seriously, it’s actually kinda tough sometimes….but blogging has become a part of my business and bedtime routine.  Like I told my friend Shruti the other day, “The world of...

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Tis the season to be wedded!  Working on lots of fun and stylish e-sessions and weddings for you to drool over  In the meanwhile, here’s sneak peek of Amrita’s mendhi event.  A huge shout-out to the ever-talented Manisha Trivedi.  Her mendhi talented never ceases to impress me.  You are just going to DIE when you...

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When you flip through the pages of the South Asian Bride Magazine, you just feel luxurious!  Fabulous couture, eye-popping color and opulent affairs.  It’s every bride’s dream.  So when I started working with Editor in Chief Sadaf Kherani and Indian Bridal Wear designer Shelley Chhabra on a spread for the Summer issue of the magazine,...

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She waited eagerly, excitably, nervously.  Her best friends and dear cousins were right there by her side… making sure that every last strand of hair, every pin and every jewel was perfectly placed!  She looked simply stunning.  And with bubbling nerves, she eagerly waited to officially make her commitment to become his wife.  The intimate Nikkah...

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Once upon a time, my feet used to be baby soft.  But between shoots, edits, home, clients, emails, marketing, baby, laundry, dishes, dinner, daycare, errants, husband, conferences, workshops, networking and LIFE… things have been a little hectic.  No complaints… just saying it’s been a bit crazy!  So I think it’s high time for a little...

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I’ve been missing for the past 2 days.  It’s because the only way I could cope was to curl up into a ball and hide from the world.  I suppose it happens to everyone at some point, but I never thought about how it would make me feel if and when it happened to me....

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She planned it all… from the red rose florals, all the way down to her fierce 5″ inch Badgley Mischka Randee Sandal with ruffle flower accents. No detail was overlooked.  Adorned in traditional jewels and her designer Lakshita lengha, Anu stepped downstairs to meet her handsome groom… the moment was breathtaking!  And I have to say that I...

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The vibrance of reds and teals glowing in the light of the candle-lit lanters set the mood, while the fragrance of fresh rose petals filled the air.  It seemed like an enchanted night out of an Arabian tale.  Anu & Kshitij kicked off their wedding weekend with a colorful Sangeet celebration at the Westford Regency.  A...

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