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Walking across Mylapore  

We took a heritage walk through Mylapore which was organised by Houses of Mylapore, who are doing an amazing job by documenting the heritage houses which is sadly disappearing.

The walk was very informative and we would suggest anyone who loves to know more about the old school architecture, people who love old world charm or simply if you would like to know more about the city's past. 

Mylapore is culturally and historically rich, where the old-world charm is spread all over the place, the epicentre for tambrahm culture in the city, a paradise for retro aficionado people like us. This is one of the few places in the city which is still connected with Madras, you don't normally see a name board of a shop with "Madras" written on it anymore but there are plenty of name boards and sign boards with Madras. 

Soon we will be starting a separate space of our documentary works and street photography and we are happy that we started it with the heritage walk celebrating the Madras week 2017. Thanks to Houses of Mylapore for making this happen. 

A few pictures from the walk - 20th August, 2017.

You would rarely see a name board with Madras on it anymore

Clouds of Mylapore 

Skies of Mylapore

Spotted this on top of a house. Guess its an East India company's logo! 

The Crown Bakery since 1905

We were told that there were plenty of name boards which was made in Iron, these are some of the few names left

The last picture that we took in the walk

Tahir, from Houses of Mylapore, who was our guide is seen here explaining things in great detail and made the 2 and half hour walk interesting. 

Once again a kids outdoor shoot

Though we claim ourselves to be professional wedding photographers in Chennai, guess we are doing more kids shoots than weddings! Saathvik who did his first ever outdoor shoot last year on the eve of his first birthday - which had gone viral to some extent and became a benchmark for us in our future kid's outdoor shoots. Most of the parents who have booked us to shoot their kids would often show his pictures for measuring standards. Saathivk has grown, lost his hair, runs faster than before but didn't loose his charm. Sharing a few pictures from his second outdoor shoot before celebrating his second birthday. 

To the Giggles and the Bedtime Stories

To the Giggles and the Bedtime Stories

Well, most of the time our grandparents are the ones who teach us how life works with their wonderful moral stories. They teach us religion, they teach us humanity, with their stories they build a capable future through you.

Yes, this blog talks about a bond of a grandparent and a grandchild. This bond that the two share is so unique and strong. It is like two generations meet and make the best of their time together. They share a bond of best friends. They wait for the time they can be together and share those pettiest things of their whole long day.

Ever imagined a life without grandparents? If so, then you are missing out on the best times of your life. When you were small and your parents were busy with office and home, they were the ones who put you off to sleep with a melodious lullaby. They took you to the play area and bought you that secret ice-cream. They taught you how to walk, how to see the world. They showed you history, they showed you the future. Your grandparents prepared you for the best and worst, since your childhood.

When they grow even older, hold on to them more strongly. Because the more love you share with them, the younger they feel at their age. So make them feel young with your bond and keep them happy always. When two generations bond together, the family stays more intact and happy always. Take them for the evening walk, take them to those cafe joints and share your talks over a cup of coffee. Do not forget to take selfies with them, because when they pose, they look as adorable as a kid.

Saathvik with his grandmother during his 2nd birthday celerbation

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Help your wedding photographer for those awesome wedding pic

How you can help a wedding photographer by getting the best photographs. Remember you are a co-creator when it comes to wedding photography, unlike other services that you hire for your wedding, where you can ask them to do something and sit back and watch it happening. Wedding photography can be possible only if you (bride and groom) are involved in it - in the right way. So what is that right way?? Let's see!!

1. Sit and discuss with your wedding photographer the kind of images you like and ask him if will be able to do something like this, this is the first thing to be done! Each wedding photographer is unique way capturing the event.

What can go wrong:  Do not tell him to "give his best" and then come up with the works you like, once the shoot is over. Very little can be done to fix your ideas. 

2. Some of the best shots that happen in a wedding are during the "getting ready" session. Make sure that the photographer is there during the final stages while your makeup was done, the best candid photographs happen during this time.

What can go wrong: Telling your photographer that there is no time for the shoot now or calling your wedding photographer after completely getting ready, of course he can take some nice clicks in your room and recreate a few scenes but nothing like the candid shots while you are getting ready with the bride's maids around.

3. What on earth is candid photography? Best explained with the pictures shared below,  there is nothing like a happy couple, 

What can go wrong: if you are moody, tensed, unhappy with something that had happened and not really excited on what is happening on your wedding eve/wedding day then do not expect any great photographs. Period.  

Wedding Photography

5 Things you should know before hiring a wedding photographer

4. If you are very specific of the a family portraits or if there is a VIP in your wedding, it's up-to you to inform the photographer to keep an eye on them and ask him to take some extra clicks. For a photographer other than your parents, immediate relatives and close friends ( who keeps bumping into you most of the time) everyone will be treated as equals.

5. Spend time with your wedding photographer to some awesome couple shots before or after the wedding. Remember you have spent a lot of money on choosing your dream attire and hiring a stylist and did everything to look great on your wedding and 8/10 brides won't be wearing the same dress in their lifetime again, so make sure you give your wedding photographer the time to capture you

What can go wrong: Telling your photographer that you are tired! Remember you had time for everyone on your wedding, now spend some time for yourself . 

Negotiating the price: Wedding photographers are available at all price ranges. You can hire a wedding photographer in Chennai starting from 45,000/-  for a complete package and there are photographers who charge 4.50,000/- just for candid photographs - almost always.