Photographing love as it actually happens.
Candid pre-wedding, post-wedding, and travel stories across India. Real moments, patiently observed.
More observer, less director.
I didn't start in weddings. I spent over a decade in newsrooms and on magazine shoots for Forbes India and Vikatan Group. That background taught me to wait for the story, not force it.
Today, I bring that same quiet observation to photographing couples. I’m less interested in perfect poses and more fascinated by the small, unconscious gestures—the way hands hold on tight, the nervous laughter, the silence that feels like home.
From the streets of Tamil Nadu to your story: My camera is just a way of noticing what matters.
Pre-Wedding Sessions
A conversation, not a performance.
Forget the staged drama and stiff poses. My pre-wedding sessions are about you two, just being yourselves. Whether it's the old streets of Chennai or the mountains of the North, we'll find a place that speaks to you.
I look for the in-between moments—the wind in your hair, the joke only you understand, the calm before the wedding storm. It's unscripted, relaxed, and honest.
Post-Wedding Sessions
Your first quiet chapter together.
The wedding chaos has settled. The guests have gone. Now it’s just the two of you, ready to start life. Post-wedding shoots are slower, more intimate, and deeply personal.
We can shoot in your new home, a favorite café, or simply a place that means something to you. This isn't an afterthought; it’s the beautiful beginning of your everyday story.
The Travelogue
Your journey, documented and bound.
Pick a destination on your bucket list. Pack your bags. I’ll tag along to document the entire experience—not just posed shots at landmarks, but the travel itself. The train rides, the coffee stops, the exploring, and the quiet sunsets.
It’s a couple photoshoot turned into a documentary of your trip. In the end, you receive a curated coffee-table book telling the story of your journey together.
Stories, not just shots.
How it works
Say Hello
Send an enquiry. Tell me a bit about yourselves and what you’re looking for.
The Conversation
We’ll have a short chat to break the ice and plan a session that feels like you.
The Shoot
No pressure, no acting. Just a relaxed day making pictures together.
Your Story
Receive your curated, edited collection of memories to keep forever.
"Hi na @Balaji Gangadharan. I saw the pre wedding photos recently and it was just POETIC!!!!!!!!! Thank you sooooooooo much ✨🫶🏼"
— Hiranya & Surya"We honestly forgot the camera was there. Balaji has a way of disappearing and capturing the moments we didn't even know happened. The photos feel exactly like us."
— Anitha & Karthik"I'm usually camera shy, but the session felt more like a walk with a friend. No awkward poses, just real laughter. We felt so seen."
— Divya & Rahul