The gaye holud is the most colourful event of a Bangladeshi wedding, and one of the hardest to photograph well. Here is how to help your photographer, and yourself.
Light the stage well
Most holud stages are lit with coloured fairy lights that look lovely to the eye and turn faces orange or green on camera. Ask your decorator for some warm white light on the stage, pointed at where the bride or groom will sit.
Plan the holud moment
The moment family members apply turmeric is the heart of the event. Tell your photographer who should go first, and leave space around the stage so they can move.
Protect the outfits (and the camera)
Turmeric stains. Keep a cloth nearby for wiping hands, and ask guests to be gentle near the photographers' gear.
Make time for portraits
Ask for fifteen quiet minutes before the guests arrive for portraits in your holud outfit. The light is better and your mehendi will be fresh.
Think about the hour
Holuds often run late. If your package has a set number of hours, plan the main moments early, or add an extra hour (৳4,000 with us).
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