ARTISAN 
BEHIND THE LENS 

 

My passion for photography was instilled in me as a child- I come from a family where photos and photo albums were a big BIG deal. We'd have 1000s of albums in our "album-cupboard" in our family home back in India. No moment/memory went missed. We'd capture it all. As the oldest kid of the bunch, naturally it stuck with me the most. ​ As a teen- I was always that person who'd take all the photos and videos in the friend and family settings. Fun fact- My dad was briefly a wedding photographer back in his days. ​ It has since then blossomed into a 16-year journey through the luxury travel industry after I moved to the UK. You will now find my work on websites of some of the most exquisite hotels and airlines of the world. ​ Since 2020, I’ve been blending my love for love & travel as a Destination Wedding Photographer, chasing fairytale frames.

My inspiration to document destination weddings is fuelled by a discerning passion for travel, travelling love, vintage nostalgia, old-school love, dreamy disney fairytales, and quiet luxury—the wabi-sabi of it all. There’s an ethereal beauty in faraway vows, where time seems to slow, and love feels limitless.

To define is to limit. I don’t put my style into a box – I’m a creative storyteller, I go with the vibe of the day and will till tell the story of your wedding day exactly the way it felt, with an eye for dreamy-timeless framing.

I enjoy photographing emotions and have a knack for capturing organic moments that ends up looking Vogue-esque. I customise my approach for every couple. Through multiple detailed consultation calls and meetings, I collaborate closely with each couple to plan the perfect photography plan, understanding that preferences vary. ​ My super detailed pre-wedding questionnaire is the final touch that ties everything together. It ensures I’m fully prepared and leaves no detail overlooked.

When it comes to weddings, I believe the art of post-production is just as important—if not more so—than the photography itself. As a seasoned photo editor, I specialize in refining and elevating every image to its full potential. Whether it's bright and airy fine art aesthetics, dramatic cinematic visuals, or true-to-tone photos, each gallery you see in my portfolio is the result of a carefully curated color scheme. I design this collaboratively with my couples or craft it entirely on my own when given creative freedom. ​ I love black and white photos, so I get super giddy when my couples tell me they want more B&W images. But don’t get me wrong—I love creating beautifully colour-graded images that make your heart smile, along with B&W ones that make your heart feel.

​ Yes! The larger the wedding, the bigger the team. I’ve built an exceptional in-house team of associate creators, each highly skilled in photography, drone filming, and more, with creativity that’s nothing short of superheroic. Our photographers have been featured in Vogue and BBC and worked with top celebrities (just ask us!). For every wedding, I handpick the team to match the event’s vibe and scale, leading as the main photographer and art director while empowering my crew to shine in their specialties. This collaborative approach delivers a cohesive, emotion-rich wedding gallery that embodies our signature Hause of Soleil style. Our team includes second lead photographers, assistant photographers, lighting assistants, traditional photographers for family portraits, posing specialists, drone pilots, detail photographers, and candid shooters. We also offer iPhone content creation, analogue photography, vertical reels, and so much more. The possibilities are endless. I have a specialist for everything you can think of, I'm very well prepared and thorough.

Yes, worldwide, no limits and no additional travel fees for different destinations. More detailed info on how we do this in our brochure.

Gaia Soleil is a fully insured photographer for up to 2 million. If your venue requires any insurance proof etc please let us know as early as possible, no later than one month prior to event.

Standard gallery delivery time will be 3 months unless you've paid for express 1-month delivery.

Yes, you can customise your package by adding extra pre/post-wedding events, editorial-style bridal couple portraits, or boudoir sessions. We also offer complimentary sessions if you’d like to include your dog in your portraits.

A private and intimate photo session that captures sensual, elegant images tastefully. Perfect pre-wedding, usually done by the bride as a surprise to the groom. This can also be done as a post-wedding couple shoot, a little fun for our adventurous couples!

We offer two beautiful add-on options for couples who love a nostalgic, vintage aesthetic: - A dedicated film photographer who captures your wedding using authentic analogue film (35mm or 120mm). For couples who love nostalgia, this specialist shoots in film the entire day, (35mm or 120mm) offering timeless, vintage-style photos that bring a unique, authentic feel to the day. Negatives are yours to keep. - A gallery edited by Gaia to emulate vintage film aesthetics, providing you with both the original and vintage-style galleries. For couples who love the nostalgic look of analogue film photos, take advantage of Gaia's expert editing skills by adding this option to your package. With this add-on, you'll receive two sets of wedding albums: your original gallery and an additional gallery edited to emulate vintage film. This option allows you to enjoy the elegance of vintage film aesthetics without the risks of damaged film rolls or the added expense of a film photographer.

With extensive expertise as a luxury travel blogger, Gaia Soleil brings a wealth of knowledge to ensure every couple’s honeymoon memories are nothing short of extraordinary Gaia offers customised honeymoon coverage, combining editorial-style shots and candid moments. The schedule is flexible, with photos taken only upon request to prioritise your privacy. You’ll receive a beautifully curated gallery of your honeymoon memories. Included in most packages complimentary. More info in our brochure.

We offer a range of bespoke options, including: Every image is printed using the highest quality Giclee process, stored in a custom linen or leather box, are museum-grade keepsakes that will last for generations. A bespoke coffee table wedding book, designed by Gaia Soleil, printed in Italy. A personalised 9.5x12.7'' magazine designed by Gaia that exhibits the heart of your honeymoon. It’s an editorial-style trendy keepsake that celebrates your romance. Printed in Italy.

Yes, you can purchase a set of 5 or 25 photo previews within two days of your wedding to get an early glimpse of your special moments.

Yes, Gaia offers expert aesthetic retouching for a no.of images or for most images. One of our popular add-ons!

Yes, we offer a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to guarantee the utmost privacy. Your wedding images will not be shared or published if we signed an NDA.

Yes, you can extend the validity of your private online gallery for additional years for a small fee to ensure your memories are always accessible.