Sailesh Makwana's Blog http://saileshmakwana.com/blog Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:09:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 en hourly 1 Nayan “Cheeky Monkey” Chavda’s First Birthday! http://saileshmakwana.com/blog/2009/10/nayan-cheeky-monkey-chavdas-first-birthday/ http://saileshmakwana.com/blog/2009/10/nayan-cheeky-monkey-chavdas-first-birthday/#comments Sun, 04 Oct 2009 23:05:25 +0000 Sailesh http://saileshmakwana.com/blog/?p=118 On Sunday 4th October i had the priveledge of shooting my nephew Nayan’s first birthday! It was held at the Blue Ginger Indian Cuisine in Kingsbury/Harrow, London and i had a terrific time!

First birthdays are always special to every single person, can any of you remember yours?

Maybe these photos will bring back your memories… Enjoy!

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Birthday boy with his proud mum and dad!

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Happy to see everyone on his birthday!

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With a first birthday, also comes with more first things..

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A cake to match his personality and nickname!

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The love between an aunt and her favourite nephew!

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There was also a magician with a few tricks up his sleeve!

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To end the fun filled afternoon, a few games were also prepared!

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- Sailesh Makwana

]]> http://saileshmakwana.com/blog/2009/10/nayan-cheeky-monkey-chavdas-first-birthday/feed/ Summer of Weddings - Part 2 http://saileshmakwana.com/blog/2009/08/summer-of-weddings-part-2/ http://saileshmakwana.com/blog/2009/08/summer-of-weddings-part-2/#comments Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:38:21 +0000 Sailesh http://saileshmakwana.com/blog/?p=107 Hey peeps!

I’m back again with Part 2!

These are again from Mendhi night and pre-marraige rituals!  They were some great days! Memories!

Enjoy…

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- Sailesh Makwana

]]> http://saileshmakwana.com/blog/2009/08/summer-of-weddings-part-2/feed/ Summer of Weddings! - Part 1 http://saileshmakwana.com/blog/2009/08/summer-of-weddings-part-1/ http://saileshmakwana.com/blog/2009/08/summer-of-weddings-part-1/#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:49:04 +0000 Sailesh http://saileshmakwana.com/blog/?p=88 Hey guys!

WOW! What a summer it has been, full of wonderful and colourful weddings, birthdays, and other occasions! My congratulations go out to you all who have got married this summer, or graduated,  celebrated a special birthday/anniversary!

I captured alot of these moments, so i thought i would share some of my shots with you all! Keep a look out as Part 2 will be on its way!

This is part one.. Asha’s Sangeet Night & Mendhi Night…

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And now the pre-marraige rituals…

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- Sailesh Makwana

]]> http://saileshmakwana.com/blog/2009/08/summer-of-weddings-part-1/feed/ Devina & Deepak’s Engagement http://saileshmakwana.com/blog/2009/08/devina-deepaks-engagement/ http://saileshmakwana.com/blog/2009/08/devina-deepaks-engagement/#comments Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:08:20 +0000 Sailesh http://saileshmakwana.com/blog/?p=85 On Sunday 5th July 2009, we were invited to shoot the engagement ceremony of Devina & Deepak.

It was a small event held in the outskirts of Watford, and it was a very lovely ceremony. The couple were great to work with and were a natural when it came to taking photos! Just take a look at the images below!

Congratulations to Devina & Deepak! Hope to see you at the wedding :)

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- Sailesh Makwana

]]> http://saileshmakwana.com/blog/2009/08/devina-deepaks-engagement/feed/ Registry & Engagement of Rakesh & Sunita http://saileshmakwana.com/blog/2009/08/registry-engagement-of-rakesh-sunita/ http://saileshmakwana.com/blog/2009/08/registry-engagement-of-rakesh-sunita/#comments Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:04:48 +0000 Sailesh http://saileshmakwana.com/blog/?p=67 On Saturday 8th August 2009, me and my collegue had the opportunity to shoot the engagement and registry of Rakesh & Sunita.

It took place in a lovely village just outside Wolverhampton & Dudley. The weather was great, and the couple were stunning!

My congratulations go out to both Rakesh & Sunita.

Here are a few images from the day…

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- Sailesh Makwana

]]> http://saileshmakwana.com/blog/2009/08/registry-engagement-of-rakesh-sunita/feed/ Neelam’s Shoot http://saileshmakwana.com/blog/2009/06/neelams-shoot/ http://saileshmakwana.com/blog/2009/06/neelams-shoot/#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:42:24 +0000 Sailesh http://saileshmakwana.com/blog/?p=45 On Thursday, I headed off to Hyde Park to have a mini photoshoot for Neelam.

The weather turned out to be great, with a lovely sunshine and a little bit of an overcast. We made the most of what we had of the few hours, and here are some of the photos that i had taken…

Enjoy!

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- Sailesh Makwana

]]> http://saileshmakwana.com/blog/2009/06/neelams-shoot/feed/ Jayantibhai’s & Hansaben’s 30th (Pearl) Anniversary http://saileshmakwana.com/blog/2009/06/jayantibhais-hansabens-30th-pearl-anniversary/ http://saileshmakwana.com/blog/2009/06/jayantibhais-hansabens-30th-pearl-anniversary/#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:16:14 +0000 Sailesh http://saileshmakwana.com/blog/?p=26 On Saturday 13th June, i was honoured to photograph the 30th Anniversary of Jayantibhai & Hansaben at the Jungle Club, Leicester. It was a small intimate occasion shared by their close family and friends.

The Anniversary wasn’t the only surprise, there were two birthday surprises too, which also surprised me! Haha! It was a great evening, and everyone took part in the celebration.

Also Congratulations to Jayantibhai & Hansaben for 30 years of marriage

Here is a sneak look at some of the photos from the evening…

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30 Special years…

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Time to blow out the candles…

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It’s time to disco…!

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“Put your hands in the air, like you don’t care!”

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Spot the Soldier Boy…

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All for one and one for all…

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- Sailesh Makwana

]]> http://saileshmakwana.com/blog/2009/06/jayantibhais-hansabens-30th-pearl-anniversary/feed/ Jay Makwana’s Music Video Shoot http://saileshmakwana.com/blog/2009/06/jay-makwanas-music-video-shoot/ http://saileshmakwana.com/blog/2009/06/jay-makwanas-music-video-shoot/#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:06:51 +0000 Sailesh http://saileshmakwana.com/blog/?p=8 Last Sunday i was invited to photograph the music video shoot for Jay Makwana’s new single “No Sunshine”. The shoot took place around South London in various locations. We had started very early in the morning, and it had gone on untill the evening.

It was a great day and the weather was great for some of the outdoor scenes.

Here are some photos that i took from the day. Hope you enjoy!

Getting Ready…

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Testing out the lighting…

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“This is where you will stand…”

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Turnover…

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It’s A- OK…!

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It’s time for a refill…

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The gang…

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-Sailesh Makwana

]]> http://saileshmakwana.com/blog/2009/06/jay-makwanas-music-video-shoot/feed/ Welcome http://saileshmakwana.com/blog/2009/06/welcome/ http://saileshmakwana.com/blog/2009/06/welcome/#comments Sun, 07 Jun 2009 21:16:29 +0000 Sailesh http://saileshmakwana.com/blog/?p=3 Welcome  to my blog!!

This is where you can find up-to-date news and about my latest shoots..

..Have a look at the photographs and do feel free to leave a message!

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