“Lovedon” – A very stylish London pre wedding shoot

June 13, 2014 in E-Session

I have been meaning to blog some of my recent very stylish pre wedding shoots for some time, I just don’t know where the time disappears?! Sachin and Kaveeta;- what can I say about this couple?! We are a match made in photo’g/ client heaven, that what I can say! From the moment we met last year discussing their wedding plans, I knew they just ‘got’ me, they understood my vision and style and what I was about, as I could see it reflected their personalities too. We discussed many themed/ stylised/ editorial concepts for their pre wedding shoot, and had finally settled on a theme and a date for the shoot. I got a call from the couple two weeks before our shoot to say they had changed their minds, though they loved the idea of a themed shoot they said it just didn’t feel ‘them.’ Kaveeta gave me her idea of shooting around London;- a theme and look that has been done many times over. However Kaveeta re assured me saying it would have “the Rima look” lol – and it would look totally different that the usual stereotypical London, touristy type photos.

I have to say how impressed I was with Kaveeta’s research and planing, she had studied my previous editorial type shoots and looked into several different locations and outfits. Kaveeta’s father was even on hand as our personal chauffeur to take us around London for each scene of the shoot. (Even our cars matched! yes we fit like a glove!)

I have so many images from this set and I have tried to narrow it down for this blog, here is what Ive come up with, seriously one of my favorite sessions to date!

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vipin vaja: ( June 27, 2014 11:40 am ) Being an Uncle to my dearest Kaveeta has been such a blessing, not only for me but also to my dearest family and my sister Ranju and Brij. It has made us all proud to be a part of the family.....and has truly made my mother and father's dream and the wish come true......to dearest Kavi and Sachin......may you both be blessed for now and forever more....Vipin and Kim Vaja

Kat Forsyth: ( June 24, 2014 6:52 pm ) REALLY cool, Rima! So fab to see the regular places I shoot done with the "Rima flair"! Haha. You rock!

Mandy: ( June 24, 2014 5:19 pm ) Love all of these photos! But this shot was my favorite http://rimadarwash.com/newblog/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/15.jpg! I also adored their last outfit the best! SPARKLE

rahul: ( June 24, 2014 4:53 pm ) dude...this set is amazing. i love all those images in that gold dress! stunning.

Elissa: ( June 24, 2014 4:12 pm ) Gosh, they are SUPER stylish. I love so many shots from this... the silhouette in front of the stained glass, the last frame with the lipstick mark... I'd love to know where she got her glasses because they are perfect.

Matt: ( June 24, 2014 10:10 am ) Lovely work, so much attention to styling with the outfit changes.

Adonye Jaja: ( June 23, 2014 6:59 pm ) wow, super cool imagery here. you have created some amazing photographs!

small: ( June 23, 2014 5:34 pm ) Love love love. These could not be more perfect!

John Bello: ( June 23, 2014 9:43 am ) I love the cinematic feel to these - so good!

Shyann: ( June 23, 2014 2:15 am ) Love this session, so fun!! Love the reflective image with the blue!!

Petar: ( June 22, 2014 9:46 pm ) cute couple and amazing photos!

Daniel H.: ( June 21, 2014 5:43 pm ) Beautiful work and use of mixed lighting. Gorgeous couple and locations. Can't say enough about this awesome engagement session. Great photography!

Dan Hand: ( June 21, 2014 4:28 pm ) These are all really stunning photos. I especially love the shot through the metro windows. So cool.

Christian: ( June 21, 2014 1:37 pm ) Wow, so many incredible shots here...I love that 1st one, as well as the one on the carpeted stairs. So different!

Themed pre wedding shoot at Brighton beach

January 31, 2014 in E-Session

I’ve been holding back posting some of my themed pre wedding shoots for a looong time, and its been killing me! I love these sessions so much! The creative visual artist in me is unleashed and I really like to go to town with themes, locations and story boarding an idea. I have many more to feature and will be creating a dedicated blog post on my themed pre wedding shoots, which will explain the story of how I came about’s doing these shoots, and has now it has been identified as one of my signature ‘looks’

OK on to Sonia and Shivam’s themed session…well it was taken on one of the hottest days of the year! You would think that all the glorious sunshine is what we crave for as a photographer, but in all honesty, it is a nightmare to shoot in! Harsh shadows, over exposure, its really not the most flattering light..but one thing being a wedding photographer has taught me, is to be prepared for the unexpected! With Sonia and Shivam’s Hindu wedding weeks away and wedding season into full swing, I couldn’t re schedule the shoot. I am really glad I didn’t, I’ve learned that sometimes these added pressures are a blessing in disguse (as I am often faced with at weddings) They force you to think on your toes which is why Iam super happy with these set of images.

I got to thank Sonia and Shivam for being so patient with me (it was a long and hot day!) and trusting me with me vision. I always like to have a slight editorial look with my pre wedding sessions and I really loved the outfits and props the couple brought along. Here are a selection of my favorites from the day

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David Woodcock: ( February 21, 2015 12:01 pm ) A beautiful pre wedding photo shoot. full of inspiration.

Karen Julia: ( April 22, 2014 7:26 am ) Awesome set of pictures! What a fun session! Last pic with the Brighton Pier sign is my fave.

Dominique / York Place: ( February 14, 2014 12:42 am ) Gorgeous interpretation of the UP theme :) I LOVE that make up and car door one!

Sonia & Shivam: Hindu Wedding at kelham Hall Nottingham « Rima Darwash: ( February 7, 2014 10:23 am ) […] up on Sonia and Shivam’s beach themed pre wedding session which proved to be quite a popular post this week (check out the feature on the prominent Asian […]

Justin: ( February 3, 2014 11:56 am ) This is such a great shoot! It looks like an editorial from the magazine!

Kim: ( February 2, 2014 7:20 am ) You guys had WAY too much fun on this shoot and I LOVE IT! Gah, the sheer amount of colors is making me giddy. Awesome shoot!!

Nick: ( February 2, 2014 6:15 am ) Quality. Love all of these, but the last one's my favourite.

benj haisch: ( February 2, 2014 2:51 am ) so fresh. that photo of her putting on make up and him opening the car do is so sick.

Heather Elizabeth: ( February 2, 2014 1:23 am ) Oh my Gosh this is so amazing. Technically and emotionally you rocked this.

Jared Tseng: ( February 1, 2014 10:29 pm ) What an awesome first shot!

Teresa K: ( February 1, 2014 7:52 pm ) What an awesome engagement session!! So much personality and technical mastery in these images....you knocked it out of the park Rima!!

/mariahedengren: ( February 1, 2014 4:40 pm ) Balloons + bike = awesome.

Nessa: ( February 1, 2014 3:41 pm ) So much of this is so amazing. I want to go out ad buy balloons just to have around the house now. :)

Tracy Morter: ( February 1, 2014 9:01 am ) I love the last one! I do love a night time shoot. You chose the perfect time of day and made the most of it. Lovely work.

seth goodman: ( February 1, 2014 2:16 am ) What a fun group of photos! I really like the photo of guy jumping with the balloons.

lisa lacroix: ( January 31, 2014 11:58 pm ) What a fun session. I love your flash work!!!

mariana: ( January 31, 2014 9:34 pm ) LOVE, so adorable! My favorite image is the one where she's in front of the car (to the left) applying make-up and he's near the car (to the right) SO ARTISTIC!!!

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