We are joined all the way from Philadelphia by the incredibly talented Abhi Sarkar — a multicultural wedding photographer, 25-time Flash Masters Award winner, and one of our top five photographers from last year's Awards. And yes, he really is as good as that sounds.

Abhi specialises in South Asian and fusion weddings, and his images are vibrant, emotional, and technically stunning. In this stream he walks us through 14 images with behind-the-scenes video, sharing how he creates beautiful portraits, bridal party composites, sparkler exits, and fine art studio setups — almost always with just one light.

What makes this stream so special is that Abhi shares just as much about the human side of wedding photography as the technical. His philosophy is simple: the technique is the easy part. It's the rapport, the prompts, and the genuine connection with your couples that takes an image from good to extraordinary.

Fair warning — by the end of this stream you will want to buy a portable studio, a same-day album printer, and an Insta360 GO 3. Don't say we didn't warn you.

We are so grateful to Abhi for sharing so generously. This one is an absolute treat. 🎉

The top 5 things you will learn by watching this stream:

1. How to use off-camera flash as a paintbrush. Abhi shares his simple but powerful approach to setting your ambient first and then using flash to paint your subjects in — a mindset shift that makes the whole process feel more creative and less technical.
2. How to shoot stunning large group composites, entirely handheld. Abhi breaks down his step-by-step workflow for creating editorial-style bridal party composites in minutes, without a tripod, and with one light.
3. How to get genuine emotion and connection from your couples. Abhi shares the prompts, posing philosophy, and rapport-building techniques he uses to create images full of real, authentic moments — even with camera-shy couples.
4. How to create a same-day printed album mid-reception. Abhi reveals his full workflow for delivering a surprise printed album to couples during their own wedding — a wow moment that has even booked him new weddings on the dance floor.
5. How to capture fine art bridal portraits using a portable studio setup on a wedding day. Abhi shows how he uses the Westcott X Drop and a strip box to create stunning, timeless portraits during the getting-ready stage — in even the least photogenic rooms.