p.1 #1 · What was most unusual custom or nationality that you ever shot?
Anyone got spare time to share what was the most unusual nationality/custom wedding you ever shot in your life?
I once shot a wedding reception in Russia while visiting. Shot Russian/Kazakh/Uzbek wedding here, in Kansas City.
Was second at the Indian/American Wedding. Back in NY I was working for a lab that worked mostly with Orthodox Jewish customers. Shot a few bat/bar mitzvahs. I still learn about different styles that are common in the US. This very different from where I'm from. Makes it very interesting. What's your favorite custom/tradition?
What about those FMers from other countries? What's your customs are about?
I really like how MOB told me the penny in the shoe custom. Familiar with that? A penny for a luck?
p.1 #2 · What was most unusual custom or nationality that you ever shot?
I photograph a lot of south Asian weddings - mainly Hindu, Muslim, and Sikh. I've also photographed German, Persian, Korean, African, and Jewish weddings.
Of all of these, the Hindu and African ceremonies are my favorite I think.
p.1 #3 · What was most unusual custom or nationality that you ever shot?
deepbluejh wrote:
I photograph a lot of south Asian weddings - mainly Hindu, Muslim, and Sikh. I've also photographed German, Persian, Korean, African, and Jewish weddings.
Of all of these, the Hindu and African ceremonies are my favorite I think.
really!...that's a pretty cool variety! That's why I like America! Can learn cultures without even leaving the country! Thanks for sharing! Of course, would like to see the images of most unusual weddings!
p.1 #7 · What was most unusual custom or nationality that you ever shot?
Wow that hindu one looks amazing! I once shot a wedding with a hindu groom and minnesota-lutheran bride. The ceremony was a conglomeration of the two religions, very cool.
Last year I shot a wedding with the groom being an immigrant from Kenya, there was a tradition where the grooms mother had brought a bag she wove from recycled goods back home, and the bride got to wear the strap on her forehead, hanging the bag on her back. Next step was to conga line around the room with everyone joining in. Super fun
p.1 #8 · What was most unusual custom or nationality that you ever shot?
MattSepeta wrote:
Wow that hindu one looks amazing! I once shot a wedding with a hindu groom and minnesota-lutheran bride. The ceremony was a conglomeration of the two religions, very cool.
Last year I shot a wedding with the groom being an immigrant from Kenya, there was a tradition where the grooms mother had brought a bag she wove from recycled goods back home, and the bride got to wear the strap on her forehead, hanging the bag on her back. Next step was to conga line around the room with everyone joining in. Super fun
Sounds cool. My friend from Vietnam says that they have lengthy weddings but no rehearsal...so if it's your first time..it'll be first time..
Thanks for sharing you stories, guys. I deff. need to get in to one of those. Sounds real fun!
p.1 #9 · What was most unusual custom or nationality that you ever shot?
I've had Ecuadorian/Jamaican, Colombian/Dominican, a few American Black/Haitian weddings, Virgin Islands/Dominican, Irish/Colombian. Some interesting combinations, none of which are really odd for the New York City area.
The most interesting one I shot was earlier this year where the bride was Jewish/Haitian and the groom was Puerto Rican. Talk about a party! There was Salsa, Meringue, Bottle Dancers and a Jewish hora. That was pretty crazy with a really diverse group of guests.
p.1 #10 · What was most unusual custom or nationality that you ever shot?
I shot a Chinese tea ceremony where the Father of the bride gave the couple a large number of gold bars. The gold bars aren't really traditional, but wow! Beats a toaster any day!
p.1 #11 · What was most unusual custom or nationality that you ever shot?
Mitch W wrote:
I shot a Chinese tea ceremony where the Father of the bride gave the couple a large number of gold bars. The gold bars aren't really traditional, but wow! Beats a toaster any day!
wow...did you ask to borrow them for a gold bar shot?
p.1 #12 · What was most unusual custom or nationality that you ever shot?
I shot a wedding in Stockholm last month of an Iranian bride and American groom from D.C. No politically charged debates broke out but the dance floor was a real mash-up of Persian grace vs US swagger.
p.1 #13 · What was most unusual custom or nationality that you ever shot?
Guillaume de B wrote:
I shot a wedding in Stockholm last month of an Iranian bride and American groom from D.C. No politically charged debates broke out but the dance floor was a real mash-up of Persian grace vs US swagger.
p.1 #14 · What was most unusual custom or nationality that you ever shot?
maxwell1295 wrote:
I've had Ecuadorian/Jamaican, Colombian/Dominican, a few American Black/Haitian weddings, Virgin Islands/Dominican, Irish/Colombian. Some interesting combinations, none of which are really odd for the New York City area.
The most interesting one I shot was earlier this year where the bride was Jewish/Haitian and the groom was Puerto Rican. Talk about a party! There was Salsa, Meringue, Bottle Dancers and a Jewish hora. That was pretty crazy with a really diverse group of guests.
p.1 #15 · What was most unusual custom or nationality that you ever shot?
CMB Photo wrote:
Lovely. Thanks. I wonder, when they hold a veil (a scarf?) over their heads, what's that mean?
From Wikipedia:
A scarf or shawl made out of silk or any other fine fabric is held over the bride and bridegroom's head (who are sitting by the Sofreh) by a few unmarried female relatives (bridesmaids). Two sugar cones made out of hardened sugar are used during the ceremony. These sugar cones are softly ground together above the bride and bridegroom's head by a happily married female relative (and/or maid of honor) throughout the ceremony to shower them in sweetness. The sugar drops in the held fabric, not on their heads.
In spirit of humor, sometimes a few stitches are sewn on the cloth which is held over the bride and the groom's head. The needle will have seven threads of seven colors and will symbolize sewing the mother-in-law's tongue against saying anything rude or unholy to the bride in her future life.
p.1 #16 · What was most unusual custom or nationality that you ever shot?
Guillaume de B wrote:
From Wikipedia:
A scarf or shawl made out of silk or any other fine fabric is held over the bride and bridegroom's head (who are sitting by the Sofreh) by a few unmarried female relatives (bridesmaids). Two sugar cones made out of hardened sugar are used during the ceremony. These sugar cones are softly ground together above the bride and bridegroom's head by a happily married female relative (and/or maid of honor) throughout the ceremony to shower them in sweetness. The sugar drops in the held fabric, not on their heads.
In spirit of humor, sometimes a few stitches are sewn on the cloth which is held over the bride and the groom's head. The needle will have seven threads of seven colors and will symbolize sewing the mother-in-law's tongue against saying anything rude or unholy to the bride in her future life....Show more →
p.1 #18 · What was most unusual custom or nationality that you ever shot?
Last season I shot a wedding where the groom's side are all Ethiopian. Craziest dance floor EVER! They had about a 200 person reception and they all (I mean everyone) was on the dance floor for over 3hrs straight. They had this amazing dancing move that I've seen the tribesmen in documentary films, where they jump straight up as high as they can repeatedly. They also do this really cool shoulder shake thing. It was so much fun. Oh, they did a buffet of all ethnic Ethiopian food, equally as amazing.
The last shot is the groom dancing with his dad, they were cool.
