--- title: "Candid Sacred Ritual Wedding Photography in Pune | Girish Joshi" description: "Looking for authentic wedding ritual photography? I capture honest, candid moments during Maharashtrian Mangalashtaka and Pheras without the fake poses." canonical: https://mytribe.in/storiesbygirishjoshi/wedding-photography-videography/the-main-event-sacred-rituals last_updated: 2026-03-04 --- # Candid Sacred Ritual Photography for Your Wedding Tribe Verified · Documenting authentic weddings across Pune & Mumbai By [Girish Joshi](https://mytribe.in/storiesbygirishjoshi) · Travels across India for shoots · ₹75K per day (estimate) Part of [Wedding Photography & Videography](https://mytribe.in/storiesbygirishjoshi/wedding-photography-videography). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/storiesbygirishjoshi/wedding-photography-videography/gallery) Your wedding rituals are the heart of the day. I’m there to capture the real stuff—the laughter during the Mangalashtaka, the quiet connection during the Pheras, and every honest, unposed moment in between. ## Photos and videos - ![The mangalsutra moment isn't always easy, and that's what makes it real. The pure, uninhibited laughter from Sanika and Shubhankar is what I love about weddings. It's about pure love and fun, not perfection.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6368bcbb-7515-4298-b539-5eecd254b293) - ![The Varmala exchange during the Mangalashtaka. Shruti's smile as she garlands Aakash is just beautiful. This is a key moment in a Maharashtrian wedding, full of joy and surrounded by family.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d7b05f03-9032-48e8-806c-d295222fac12) - ![A moment of quiet connection during the wedding pheras. Prerna and Abhiroop's foreheads touching is a powerful, intimate gesture that speaks volumes about their bond during their Marathi Bengali wedding.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/df344938-e235-4df9-9752-5db4a43add81) - ![The moment it becomes real. Nikita and Dnyanratna, full of smiles and relief after the varmala exchange. The joy and love in this hug is palpable.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b83d9c88-9a42-4fc8-b4d5-fe2d2dca2f04) - ![Success. The groom, Shubhankar, proudly displays the mangalsutra after successfully tying it. The bride's happy smile says it all. A fun, candid moment from their Maharashtrian wedding ceremony.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ef930433-e2c3-44e3-8e50-e7e7e575f0b9) - ![And then, applause. The couple claps in celebration after the tricky mangalsutra moment. It’s these little, shared moments of triumph and joy that make a wedding day special.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6362811d-b3de-4f4f-991a-bee6df49a68d) - ![More laughter during the mangalsutra ritual. Capturing these genuine expressions of happiness is my main goal as a candid wedding photographer.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6cebdeca-4f98-46ee-8ca8-7966c59aee9d) - ![The whole sequence was just full of laughter. This photo perfectly captures the fun loving spirit of Sanika and Shubhankar's wedding day.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/98339cee-de6b-4823-98f9-33cc24f7fb5d) - ![A beautiful, traditional moment during Nikita and Dnyanratna's wedding. The groom offers the garland to the seated bride, a lovely ritual full of respect and love.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6eec89f8-1c31-4b19-8061-afac0adf9767) - ![Friends and family helping the groom during the wedding rituals. It truly takes a village, and these moments of support and participation are wonderful to capture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a1e7e1a5-5a91-47aa-8f57-0b630eb2ebfd) - ![A heartfelt hug after the ceremony. The emotions are running high, and the support from family, seen clapping in the background, makes the moment even more special.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f05e055d-5f90-4640-9a1e-10c0bb59ce5b) - ![A close up of the varmala exchange. The groom leans in to place the garland, and the bride's expression is full of happiness. An intimate moment from their close knit wedding.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8b88ebbd-9691-46c0-b962-c1fbf0c19a85) - ![The groom's turn. Aakash smiles as Shruti prepares to place the garland on him during their Mangalashtaka ceremony, with friends and family cheering them on.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e84e7d5d-3af0-4da7-9ebe-5e17b9fbf2af) - ![A wider view of the varmala exchange. You can see the family members and the beautiful floral decor, giving a full picture of this happy wedding ceremony.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/771d121e-af1e-47f6-b075-8dbfcb77ecd6) - ![The final moment of the exchange. Aakash garlands Shruti, sealing the ritual amidst the smiles of their loved ones at the Sheraton Grand Pune.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/308a727a-1a6f-4dc2-a316-5746b7e053fd) - ![The groom's perspective during the wedding ceremony. Pushkar looks at his bride, Poorva, with so much love and admiration in his eyes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/94f2bba6-5d16-4df0-9daf-f9b92e8403a9) - ![A beautiful black and white portrait of the bride, Poorva, during the wedding vidhis. Her expression is full of emotion and anticipation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0ae126b3-bd52-4b8a-8fd9-6880b675cd47) - ![A moment of laughter and fun during the rituals. Poorva is all smiles as she participates in one of the wedding ceremony traditions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2c6a4d85-e280-4e65-8c50-a2d70cbbaeb7) - ![Happy tears. Poorva gets emotional during the ceremony, a raw and honest moment that shows the depth of feeling on a wedding day.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7b97a023-275f-4b30-9e96-683c15df1b21) - ![The look of love. The way Poorva smiles at Pushkar from across the antarpat is a memory they will cherish forever.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e245a308-7df9-4515-8bc8-6522e549496a) - ![A black and white shot focusing on the hands and the connection during the pheras. It’s a quiet, artistic photo that highlights the solemnity of the ritual.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3c0bc427-db60-42c0-bd19-b8422911fbc5) - ![Another angle of this intimate moment during the pheras. The traditional Bengali 'topor' worn by the groom adds a beautiful cultural detail to the photograph.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/057e7132-420d-4151-95d2-81fa4e5a3faf) - ![A candid moment during the pheras. The groom adjusts his attire while the bride smiles, a small, real life interaction amidst the grand ceremony.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0ed06e69-db07-4b8d-98da-7e692e4d5635) ## About The Main Event: Sacred Rituals I don't just stand back and zoom in. I move around your ceremony, usually at eye level, to catch the specific dynamic between you and your partner. Whether it’s that tricky Mangalsutra moment that leads to a shared laugh or a quiet glance during the Pheras, my focus is on the story happening in front of me, not telling you where to stand. There is a massive difference between a staged photograph and a captured moment. During your main wedding rituals—be it the Mangalashtaka, the Saptapadi, or the Pheras—I prefer to be a fly on the wall. My approach to Maharashtrian wedding photography and other traditional ceremonies is simple: I look for the 'in-between' moments. It is the relieved smile after the Varmala exchange or the way your family looks on while you take your vows that tells the real story of the day. I avoid telling you to look at the camera or 'smile for the photo.' Those moments are for the studio. When you are in the middle of your ceremony, you should be fully present with each other, not performing for my lens. If you are laughing, crying, or looking lovingly at your partner, that is exactly what I want to catch. I have covered weddings ranging from grand hotel setups at venues like Sheraton Grand to intimate home ceremonies under a jackfruit tree. Regardless of the scale, the goal remains the same: to give you a set of images that feel like an honest memory of how it actually felt, rather than a glossy magazine feature. ## About Girish Joshi I'm the guy behind the camera, usually crouching in an aisle or blending into the crowd to catch the moments you might miss. I love the chaos of a traditional wedding—the real laughs, the tears, and the messy, beautiful reality of the main rituals. 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