A man with long dark hair and a tattooed forearm sits in a black outfit, resting his head on his hand against a red spotlit backdrop.
Black and white photo of a bride in a long veil and gown walking hand in hand with her groom beside a rustic wooden fence.

Kai's Brief

Thank you my Brotha, you already generally know what to do, but this is just general refresher and a source of reference

2nd & Psuedo Lead Photo | Bride Focus | CAndids | Group portraits
You da best,
Jon

 

Wedding Overviews

 

Smiling women in colorful traditional Indian attire carry decorated ceremonial pots on their heads while a little girl in orange joins them.

 

Nov 1st 2026

 

Smiling couple in traditional Indian attire sits on a white bench before a pink and orange floral wall, with the woman showing her ring.
Bride and Groom

Ball Event Center

Very chill couple, ceremony and wedding will primarily be lead by family members.

Large wedding party in colorful traditional and formal attire poses on a dance floor in front of a floral backdrop at an indoor reception.
Venue

Nidhi & Kevin

21350 W 153rd St, Olathe, KS 66061

Close-up of a bride and groom's hands joined during a traditional Indian wedding ceremony, adorned with red bangles and floral garlands.
Grah Shanti & Mameru

Highlights

(Click on images)

Pre Lunch - Grah Shanti (Image Far Left) - Bride and Groom come together - Outside to inside, rituals and dancing


Post Lunch - Mameru Ceremony (Image Direct Left) - Meeting/union of the uncle's family

Date: November 1st, 2026

Venue: Ball Event Center

Venue Address:  21350 W 153rd St, Olathe, KS 66061

Bride & Groom: Getting ready locations at different houses

Jon's Contact: (913)-745-9098

Day of Planner: ___ - (xxx)-xxx-xxxx (If applicable)

Bride POC: ___ - (xxx)-xxx-xxxx (If applicable)

Groom POC: ___ - (xxx)-xxx-xxxx (If applicable)


(All times are estimations/examples and are up for discussion, clarification, and changes as the year goes on)


General Notes:

Video is very important

Wants a lot of variety per event, wide, medium, close (we can crop in post if needed)

Details aren't set in stone but the general itinerary is the main reference of what to expect.

Your main prerogative is to be in front of the bride and groom at all times.


General Itinerary

8:00am - Media Arrival - Getting ready and venue details

8:30am - Guest Arrival begins

9:00am ~ 12:00pm - Grah Shanti Ceremony (start inside, go outside, ritual outside, come back in and presume ritual inside)

12:00pm - 1:00pm - Lunch (YUM)

1:30pm ~ 2:30pm - Mameru Ceremony

2:30pm - 4:00pm - Dancing, Reception, Food, etc

4:30pm -  Wrap

Video Reference for the Grah Shanti

This is a raw recording (what Beaux or I will be aiming to re-create/capture)

Use this to reference positioning and general actions that will take place during the Grah Shanti

Read up on the Grah Shanti
Elderly man in a lavender kurta blesses a seated couple during a traditional Indian ceremony with floral decor and ceremonial trays.
Two people in orange traditional Indian attire hold red flower petals in their hands during a ceremony, one wearing gold bangles and rings.
Woman in an orange silk saree and gold bangles holds an ornate copper kalash pot with both hands during a traditional Indian ceremony.
Hands holding a decorated copper kalash with a coconut during a traditional Indian wedding ritual, with guests and pink flowers in the backg
Smiling couple in traditional orange Indian attire holding red flowers at a ceremony, with a floral backdrop and an older man beside them.
Two women in orange and coral sarees exchange a ceremonial gesture before a pink floral wall with a neon sign at an Indian celebration.
Woman in an orange silk saree and man in glasses hold a gift at an Indian ceremony with a pink floral wall and guests seated nearby.
A smiling couple in traditional Indian attire sits before a pink floral wall as a woman in an orange silk saree stands near gift boxes.
Family members in colorful traditional Indian attire gather around a decorated table with sweets and gifts at a floral-backed celebration.
Two smiling women in orange and coral silk sarees embrace in front of a pink floral wall at a festive celebration.
Overhead view of wedding ceremony items including red roses, wrapped gift boxes, a copper pot and a purple garment on a round table.
Hands adorned with colorful bangles hold a wooden engraved tray reading Congratulations Nidhi & Ravi at a traditional wedding ceremony.
Two women in colorful embroidered outfits exchange and fasten gold and glass bangles on each other's wrists during a traditional ceremony.
Smiling couple in coordinated pastel Indian outfits seated on a white sofa against a pink and peach floral wall, woman showing her ring.
A bride in a green dress covers her mouth with bangled hands during a Hindu wedding ritual, with a pink floral wall behind her.
Women in colorful traditional Indian saris gather around a ceremonial table in front of a pink floral wall at an Indian wedding ceremony.
Woman in traditional attire smiles behind a table stacked with clear containers of sweets and red gift boxes at a festive celebration.
Women in colorful traditional Indian saris and a green outfit gather in a bright sunlit living room during a cultural ceremony.
Elegant wedding sweetheart stage with a tufted white and gold loveseat, floral arch, warm string lights and a glowing neon name sign.
Round banquet tables set with white plates and glassware, with white chair covers tied with peach sashes in an event hall.
Welcome sign for Manver and Maskeen's wedding reception with an illustrated couple in a gold lehenga, framed by flowers and greenery.
Two-tier white wedding cake with gold accents, red roses, and a Mr & Mrs topper on a white stand with gold base.
Wedding reception table centerpiece of peach roses, white blooms, baby's breath and greenery with candles, goblets and a blush table runner.
Groom in white sherwani and red turban holds a sword while men hold a red cloth canopy overhead during a Sikh wedding procession outdoors.
Groom in an ivory sherwani with red embroidered shawl rests his hands on a golden ceremonial sword, wearing a gold wristwatch.
A woman in a green outfit adjusts the red turban of a seated groom in a cream and red sherwani holding a sword at a Sikh wedding.
Two women in pastel Indian outfits adjust the red turban and feathered brooch of a smiling groom during a traditional Sikh wedding.
Sikh groom in ivory sherwani and red turban walks under a red canopy with a young boy and family during a wedding procession.
Man in a red turban and cream jacket with a pearl sash steps into a black vehicle while another man in a gray suit stands nearby.
Groom in red turban and white sherwani with bride in red dress stand at a doorway during a traditional Punjabi wedding welcome ceremony.
Bride in a red and gold embroidered lehenga adjusts her jewelry while family members sit on a cream sofa in a bright living room.
Bride in red and gold attire sits between a groom in a red turban and an older woman during a traditional Punjabi wedding ceremony.
Groom in a white sherwani and red turban walks under a colorful phulkari canopy held by men in blue turbans at a Sikh wedding.
Women in vibrant pink and blue traditional Indian attire clap and dance joyfully while guests celebrate at a lively wedding event.
Guests in colorful traditional attire dance with raised arms at a vibrant Punjabi wedding celebration, one woman balancing a decorated pot.
Smiling woman in a red embroidered outfit and gold jewelry balances a decorated pot on her head during a lively traditional celebration.
Hands decorated with intricate henna designs rest on vibrant orange and pink embroidered fabrics in a traditional wedding ceremony.
Two women in red traditional Punjabi outfits smile during a ceremony under a colorful phulkari canopy as a man in an orange turban assists.

Priorities

*You will be the primary angle, take up all the space you need and tell us to move when we need to* (the only person I'd say to give way to if you feel it necessary is Beaux for video purposes, but they should be able to move around you)



I'm going to have you act as Pseudo lead for this wedding ceremony, basically you will be wherever the bride and groom are. I'll have you shoot in JPG for the sake of storage as you'll be heavier on the trigger since there are so many minute details/actions happening at these events.

When the dancing happens, I'll definitely have you focus on wider angles for impactful moments.

 

Must Have Gear List

 

Wide Angle

I can't remember your exact wide angle ranges, but to be safe, 35-50mm is ideal. I'll want

85mm

This will be an occasional focal length. I'll trust your judgement when it comes to utilizing this lens. I don't have a clear picture of how our set up will be during these ceremonies but if we can't get close, pop this bad boy on.

China Ball

I'll have you connected with your flash for the seated portions of the ceremony. China ball is the safest modifier for these.

Back up SD card/Batteries

I'll have you on the 256gb card, which should be more than fine, but just in case I'll have you bring a back up


For batteries, You'll ideally change during each transition, or the start of the next ceremony phase when under 50-30%

Historic red brick mansion with white columned portico, balcony, and chandelier-lit entrance framed by evergreen shrubs and mature trees.

 

Nov 8th 2026

 

Two hikers stand on a log bridge over a rocky mountain stream, surrounded by tall evergreen trees and yellow autumn foliage.
Bride and Groom

Loose MAnsion

Super chill bride, haven't met groom yet but sounds like a fun goofy guy.

Elegant banquet room set for a wedding reception with white-clothed round tables, floral centerpieces, a crystal chandelier and gold drapes.
Venue

Mary Olivia & Piao

101 E Armour Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111

Bride in a flowing white gown and groom in a dark suit embrace on a red-carpeted grand wooden staircase beneath a crystal chandelier.
Grand Staircase is a MUST

Highlights

Grand Staircase

Pillars

Sunset and Golden Hour

Singing at ceremony - potential

Solo bride stained glass

fun photos for groom

Bride Dad focus through day


 

Wedding Itinerary

 

Date: November 8th, 2026

Venue: Loose Mansion

Venue Address:  101 E. Armour Blvd. KCMO 64111

Bride & Groom Suites: Getting ready locations

Jon's Contact: (913)-745-9098

Day of Planner: ___ - (xxx)-xxx-xxxx

Bride POC: ___ - (xxx)-xxx-xxxx (If applicable)

Groom POC: ___ - (xxx)-xxx-xxxx (If applicable)


(All times are estimations/examples and are up for discussion, clarification, and changes as the year goes on)


General Notes:

Would love photos of bride with the kids on the stairs/stairwell

Photos of performers throughout the day - steel drum at ceremony

2 Flower girls

1 Ring Bearer

Candid editorial approach

loves golden hour look

Loves these locations: Stained Glass Windows, Stair Case, Speak Easy Lounge, - look for fabric banner and ribbons, floating candles, floral mantle, and family portrait table that will be to the right of the entrance


Getting Ready - Bounce between Bride & Groom Suites

11:00am - Media Arrival, will be on tail end of hair and make-up

11:10am - Media team arrives for details at Bride's Location

Dress Photos

  • Bride Flat Lay: Ring, Jewelry, Shoes, Perfume, wedding invitation, vow book, Grandfather Medallion, Fiance Medallion
  • Getting Ready Candids

11:40am - Media team arrives for details at Groom's Location

  • Suit Photos
  • Groom Flat Lay: Ring, Watch, Belt, Tie, Shoe, Cologne, Medallion
  • Getting Ready Candids

12:00pm - Media Team returns to Bride's Location

  • robe/pajama bridesmaids photo

2:50pm - Bride get into dress

3:00pm - Bridesmaids first look

3:10pm - Father First Look

3:15pm - Start Bridal Party Portraits (15 total including flower girls and ring bearers)

3:25pm - Start Bride and Groom Portraits (May push back to after ceremony, prioritize bride solo)

3:40pm -  Wrap Bridal Portraits


Wedding Ceremony

3:45pm - Bride arrives at Ceremony/Holding room and "hides" until ceremony, or if pick up shots are needed. Media team get details of ceremony and venue

3:45pm - Guest Arrival and Seating

4:00pm - Ceremony Starts - Song and steel hand drum performances

4:30pm - Ceremony Ends, immediately start gathering for family portraits

- Shot list: Typically, I like to start from largest group to smallest, so that we can dismiss people earlier

  • Full family
  • Bride Side Family
  • Groom Side Family
  • Siblings
  • Brides maids - 6 total
  • Groomsmen - 6 total
  • Grandparents - no stairs
  • Aunts and 2 uncles
  • Bride Mom's Side
  • Bride Dad's Side
  • Kendall and Ashley - Maid of Honors to help wrangle people
  • Sign Marriage Certificate

Any other groups or pairings you need (grand parents, cousins, generational, etc)

5:15pm - Immediately catch sunset for Bride and Groom (can also use sunset as scapegoat/pressure to keep people moving

5:30pm -  Wrap remaining photos and head to Reception/Cocktail hour or extend bridal portraits until entrance


Reception - Flipped Room

6:00pm - Reception Entrances

6:15pm - Dinner

6:30pm -  Bride and Groom First Dance, Father Daughter, Mom - Grandfather, Grandfather - Dad

6:45pm - Speeches - Maid of Honor, Best Man, Mom

7:15pm - Cake Cutting

7:30pm - Games?

9:30pm -  Stop service for guests and start wrap, may take this chance to do a fake exit

10:00pm - Hard out for venue = Wrap

Aerial view of bride and groom sitting on marble stairs with red bouquet.
Close-up of elderly couple holding hands showing wedding rings in formal attire.
Black and white photo of a bride in lace gown sharing a tender moment with a flower girl by a window.
Two gold and black wedding bands resting on white baby's breath and freesia flower bouquet.
Joyful newlywed couple holding hands walking down outdoor aisle at rustic stone venue at sunset.
Radiant blonde bride in lace wedding gown with veil standing in doorway with French doors.
Sikh couple in traditional red and white wedding attire with gold accessories posing together.
Black and white photo of a smiling bride in a flowing veil and gown holding a bouquet while walking hand in hand with her groom outdoors.
White wedding dress hanging from a rustic wooden swing frame on a green lawn with lush trees in the background.
Stacks of white dessert plates beside gold trays of round sugar cookies and a monogrammed K cocktail napkin on a wooden table.
Bride in a white gown and long veil laughs with a groom in a dark suit as they dance through falling rain on a grassy lawn.
Bride and groom kiss under a rustic wooden wedding arch with white drapes and blue floral accents as guests and an officiant watch outdoors.
A bride in a white gown carrying a bouquet walks down the aisle on the arm of a man in a navy suit at an outdoor barn wedding ceremony.
Outdoor wedding ceremony arch with white draped fabric and blue and white floral arrangements beside a small table in a green garden.
Black and white photo of a smiling groom in a suit leaning in to kiss his bride, who holds a bouquet of white flowers, as guests look on.
Elderly woman with long gray hair covers her mouth with both hands, overcome with emotion, as a microphone is held near her.

Priorities


I have zero notes on your wedding coverage and support. I love your awareness and mindfulness of where I am and ensuring variety/equal coverage in focal length. Trust your eye, have fun, do yo dang thang my doot

 

Must Have Gear List

 

85mm

This will be your primary lens because it's buttery and beautiful and a hog of a lens

Wide Angle

We'll need this for family portraits, reception dance work, and first looks as we've done before

China Ball

I'll probably utilize this more than you will, but since I wont have my china ball at home this will help a ton

SD Card

If Beaux ends up joining us for this wedding, I might not have a backup card for you, so def have a large one on standby, If need be I can buy a new on

Videography Example

We will be aiming to create a highlight video similar to the one I made for Victoria & Brittain.

The key to this style of video is to record at minimum 10-15 seconds at a time. Capturing moments in full segments, and aiming for at least 2 angles or variety in crop per general segment.

Bride in a white gown and veil embraces her groom on a sunny garden lawn beside red flowering bushes and a brick and white column.

 

Ask Me Anything

 

You are bound to have more questions and that is perfectly okay!

Use this form for clarification, confirmation, or just general comments as needed!

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