This is the engagement story of two of my most favorite humans on this planet.
Tash is my wonderful assistant and friend. A women who I love, admire and respect for being such a special person. She is always laughing, always smiling always caring.
We went out to India to photograph the wedding of Shane and Laurie and took a few extra days to explore Goa. Her long time boyfriend decided to come out to join us. One day whilst Neil and I were swimming in the warm calm Indian ocean on Palolem beach he told me that he had brought along a ring destined for Tash’s left hand. It took him a few days to actually pop the question (which was rather hard for me as I am not good at keeping secrets!) And when he did, he did it on a pretty Goan beach at sunset. I have never seen a bigger smile nor a happier face. Tash was literally walking on air!
You may ask why I have entitled this blogpost Raj and Parrot Entangled in India. Well .. I have nicknames for most of the people who I adore. Before arriving in India Tash had her hair dyed purple, turquoise and black. The Indian folk just loved her. Wherever we went we heard people saying (Please imagine this with Indian accent and head wobble at the end) I really really like your hair you look like a (insert either one of these birds) peacock, kingfisher, parrot. Parrot just stuck. Tash’s hairdresser would make a bloody killing in India. As for Raj … well Neil looks like a Bollywood actor and does such a fine rendition of one It just stuck. As for the entangled bit …. well ….. they are rather fond of each other!!!!
Love you both …… And yes I will be shooting their wedding!
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wondefull shots of two very happy people,enjoy and all my best.
THAT’S MY LITTLE SISTER AND BROTHER IN LAW TO-BE!!!!!!!!!
Awesome pics Jax, love every single one of them!!!
So stunning!!!!!!!!
This is such a wonderful post !!! Love the pics and the sweet little story that goes with it !!
Love it! I am your biggest fan and wish I could come work for you!! Lol.. It’s truly a beautiful talent you have.
Just LOVE every single one of these photos. The are so bright, colourful, vibrant and happy I just can’t stop smiling. Huge congratulations once again Neil and Tash!
Two of the most fantastic people on this earth and so incredibly happy they are finally tying the knot!!!love you two immensely xoxo and such fantastic photos of them Jax, portrays their characters so well 🙂
Stunning Stunning Stunning!!!!!!!!!
Absolutely gorgeous! x
Congratulations Raj and Parrot.x
Happiest happy congratulations Tash! Wow this is glorious news! Super excited to see the bling ring next time you’re shooting up with us! So much love to you and your other half!
Beautiful pics Jax, as usual! I miss your lovely self. Looking forward to having you back here again!
Muchos love to both of you xxx
ahh Tash-parrot – these are heart-clutchiingly magic! So happy to have met you last week in Durban, so when I see these shots of you I can actually hear you laughing. Priceless photos. love every single one of them! see you and Jax next week.xxxx
Hey Jax,
Once again, my love, awesome photography – you have captured the heart soul and spirituality of Goa so distinctly. Your talent is GENIUS!!!
Enchanting. Such happiness. Love every one of the pics.
Awesome pics!
You obviously need talent to make these people look so beautiful.
I love the shot on the beach, faceless and the dog 🙂
Awwwwwwww! All warm and fluffy inside 🙂
Raj and i are drawn to the computer like moths to a flame or hippies to a trance party!
Thank you for climbing into the loud, smelly, hot, crowded, dirty, colourful, spicy, adventurous and happy bubble with us! It was a very special time in our lives and we are so glad that you were the human that we shared it all with!
These pics bring back so many good memories! Thank you sooo much, they are amazing!
Love you plenty! Can’t wait for our next adventure!
Many congratulations to you guys. Welcome to the world of wedded bliss. May the journey you are about to embark on be paved with nothing but Peace, Love, and Happiness.
Live, Love and Be Happy…
Absolutely beautiful! Memories are made of this!
So cute and so sweet, many congratulations to Poopies and Poopies. You guys are a true inspiration.
If anyone deserves such happiness, it’s you two.
Niel you are such a romantic.
Happy, Happy, Happy, can’t stop smiling.
So cute and so sweet, many congratulations to Poopies and Poopies. You guys are a true inspiration.
If anyone deserves such happiness, it’s you two.
Niel you are such a romantic.
May you be showered with more happiness as you embark on the second part of this new journey.
Happy, Happy, Happy, can’t stop smiling.
Ahh guys – crazy surreal pics! Congrats again!!!!
Absolutely stunning guys. Such lovely pics, you both look so happy. India seems sooo fun and colorful. Congrats
Wow Raj & parrot!!!!!! These pics are absolutely stunning! You guys look as if you had such a fantastic time. Congrats to an awesome couple 🙂
ABsolutely glorious guys! Wish you allllll the very best!
Wow! These are sooo beautiful ( the images and the people in them) I am so proud of Tash she really is and awesome person and deserves the awesome man that is by her side. I am so proud of Neil for being such an awesome guy, in this day and age. There are very few men who have such integrity and stick to what is true, what is love and what is joy and he has. I love that God brought these two from the beginning and he will see them through all the way to the last wrinkly days of their live. I love you both, have a blessed union and life there after. And Jacki I couldn’t think of a better person to shoot their wedding bless you too 🙂
What an awesome story!!! This blog is really heartwarming!! Put a huge grin on my face to read this! Exciting times ahead for the both of you! Especially from 1 November 2013. Looking forward to seeing the both of you soon again!!!
Absolutely stunning photo’s especially the ones on the beach. Congratulations and we wish you a lifetime of happiness xxxxx
Amazing pics! Congrats to my brother Neil, and an official family welcome to Tash. Love u both madly! Mwaah!
As always Jacki, just beautiful photos. You would make a killing here in the USA. Wish you were closer to do a shoot with Bodil, Ryan and baby Kade Walker. 😉