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About: I am a freelance photographer and a National Geographic Explorer based in Mumbai and Saint Louis, Mo whose work explores the themes of cultural assimilation, the human condition, and the environment through photography. In 2021, I...
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Marley Brown, left, and Akeel Shah, right, pose for a portrait after their wedding ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Belleville, Ill. Belleville
Marley Brown, left, and Akeel Shah, right, pose for a portrait after their wedding ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Belleville, Ill. Belleville
Marley Brown, left, and Akeel Shah, right, pose for a portrait after their wedding ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Belleville, Ill. Belleville
Katiana Connaughton, left, and Kyle Connaughton, right, pose for a portrait at the cocktail hour held after the wedding ceremony of Marley Brown and Akeel Shah on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Belleville, Ill. Belleville
Katiana Connaughton, left, and Kyle Connaughton, right, pose for a portrait at the cocktail hour held after the wedding ceremony of Marley Brown and Akeel Shah on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Belleville, Ill. Belleville
Hay bales covered with Indian cotton handloom fabrics were used to set up the seating area for guests attending the cocktail hour. Marigold flowers and glass bangles were used in the decor as well. Belleville
Guest enjoy cocktails at the wedding reception of Akeel Shah and Marley Brown on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Belleville, Ill. The wedding ceremony and the reception took place at the bride's family farm. Belleville
Guest enjoy cocktails at the wedding reception of Akeel Shah and Marley Brown on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Belleville, Ill. The menu for the cocktail hour also featured caviar, cheese, olives, and other bite-sized delicacies. Belleville
Musicians perform during cocktail hour at Marley Brown and Akeel Shah's wedding on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Belleville, Ill. he wedding ceremony and the reception took place at the bride's family farm. Belleville
Guest enjoy cocktails at the wedding reception of Akeel Shah and Marley Brown on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Belleville, Ill. The menu for the cocktail hour also featured caviar, cheese, olives, and other bite-sized delicacies. Belleville
A view of the cocktail hour food assortment at the wedding reception of Akeel Shah and Marley Brown on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Belleville, Ill. The menu featured caviar, cheese, olives, capers, and other bite-sized delicacies. Belleville
Akeel Shah and Marley Brown perform the Saptapadi (seven steps) ritual during their wedding ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Belleville, Ill. Belleville
Akeel Shah and Marley Brown perform the Jaimala ritual during their wedding ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Belleville, Ill.
Traditionally in a Hindu wedding ceremony, the bride and groom exchange flower garlands to signify the acceptance of their union. Belleville
Akeel Shah and Marley Brown perform the Jaimala ritual during their wedding ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Belleville, Ill.
Traditionally in a Hindu wedding ceremony, the bride and groom exchange flower garlands to signify the acceptance of their union. Belleville
Akeel Shah and Marley Brown perform the Saptapadi (seven steps) ritual during their wedding ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Belleville, Ill. Belleville
Akeel Shah and Marley Brown perform the Saptapadi (seven steps) ritual during their wedding ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Belleville, Ill. Belleville
Akeel Shah and Marley Brown perform the Jaimala ritual during their wedding ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Belleville, Ill.
Traditionally in a Hindu wedding ceremony, the bride and groom exchange flower garlands to signify the acceptance of their union. Belleville
Akeel Shah and Marley Brown perform the Jaimala ritual during their wedding ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Belleville, Ill.
Traditionally in a Hindu wedding ceremony, the bride and groom exchange flower garlands to signify the acceptance of their union. Belleville