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THE PHILOSOPHY“Our number one job as photographers is to faithfully tell your story— every emotion, every moment, every person who made your day what it was.”
Rahul Rana is a Chicago wedding photographer serving couples across the United States and around the world — from the midwest to Washington DC, California, Mexico, India, the UAE and beyond.
Wedding Stories
Palm Springs · California
Sheena & Julio
Three days of celebration at the Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa. A haldi woven with Venezuelan and Indian tradition, a ceremony in the California sun, and a reception that lasted long into the desert night.
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Fairfax Station · Washington DC
Jasmine & Timpi
From an intimate mehndi and sangeet at home in Fairfax Station to the Raj Khalsa Gurdwara and a reception at White's Ferry Manor, a celebration that unfolded across the heart of the DMV area.
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Morais Vineyards · Virginia
Aditee & Ankit
Ceremony and reception at Morais Vineyards & Winery in Bealeton, where the rolling Virginia vineyard became the backdrop for a full Indian wedding celebration.
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The PhotographerRahul Rana
Based in Chicago, Rahul has spent over 15 years photographing weddings across the United States and around the world. His approach is a mix of documentary and cinematic, present without being intrusive, letting the story unfold naturally while adding direction where needed.
He has covered celebrations ranging from intimate home ceremonies to multi-day weddings at landmark venues, and has been recognised by WPPI, Global Wedding Awards, and featured in Vogue India, Harper's Bazaar, South Asian Bride Magazine and Chicago Style Weddings, to name a few.
There's a moment just before a baraat begins when the energy shifts. The dhol starts its rhythmic pulse, family members gather in anticipation, and the groom prepares to make his entrance. At the Westfields Marriott in Chantilly, I've witnessed this transformation dozens of times. Over the years of photographing Indian weddings here, I've come to appreciate what makes this venue resonate with so many couples, especially the outdoor terrace where ceremonies unfold against Virginia's natural backdrop.