An historic chateau with serious art pedigree near Bordeaux in the South of France is the perfect setting for a truly special, heart felt Indian union. The gentle rustling of leaves frame the historic Chateau and gardens. The grand home, once owned by the family who discovered and patronised many of the greats of impressionism, is alive with with an enchanting array of colour and beauty.
Sights and sounds float across expansive gardens; exquisite textiles shimmer as the wedding party of Meera and Mayur celebrate. The stately gardens are animated by joyful sounds, movements and emotion as a procession of family and friends enjoy ceremonial traditions and a celebration of love; a wonderful scene for a photographer to capture. I think the greats of impressionism would approve.
The tasteful splendour and luxurious interiors of Chateau de la Valouze provide the perfect setting for the colour and vibrance of Meera and Mayur’s enchanting wedding. The photography brief was to capture the energy and vibrance of Indian tradition unfolding in the setting of this historic and luxurious setting, capturing the overall vision of the day, and the personalities, personal moments and genuine emotions of those celebrating, with a timeless yet creative approach.
It is tempting in such visual splendour to focus on the spectacular nature of such an event, capturing scenes in all the cinematic grandeur and colour-filled vibrance they deserve. Yet in addition to capturing these grand scenes in cinematic style, it was also my vision- and that also of my clients, to seek out the beauty of intimate micro-moments, to preserve the feelings of romance and love, to capture the moment eyes lock and hands touch, the celebration and joy of family and friends, capturing meaningful gestures and moments of culture and ceremony, and preserve the emotion and intensity of human interactions of the day.
Immersed in the enchanting colour, visual splendour, emotion and significant history of the venue- this wedding was a dream to photograph. The subtle nuance of overcast light and shade, the fusion of cultures, and the energy and personalities of the beautiful bride and groom and their loved ones all made this day so unique. In telling the visual story of their day, I punctuated Meera and Mayur’s heirloom collection of stunning colourful imagery with key moments captured in black and white, allowing compositions to breathe, drawing the viewer further into the emotion of the day. Emotion, always trumps the spectacular, though, as a photographer, it is wonderful to have both…
I hope you enjoy perusing just a few (there are so many!) of my favourite images from this stunning wedding as much as I enjoyed creating them.
Bisous, Corrina. xx
A very special thanks to Meera and Mayur and the following wedding professionals, all of whom contributed to the success and beauty of the day: Chateau de la Valouze, Dordogne, Wedding Planner: Julie Croston, Tie the Knot at Marry Me In France, Florist: Angie Steadman at Les Fleur Coupee, Caterer: Robert and Dave at Marry Me In France
