01 — About
I am all about the things that really matter.
Belly laughs, tight hugs and nose-crinkling smiles. The things that really matter aren't necessarily things — they're the people, the connections, the love and the moments.
I'm Tanaya Kale — the eye, the ear and the very quiet third wheel behind MostlyMonochromePhootography. I've been photographing weddings and families for close to a decade, and somewhere along the way I stopped chasing perfect light and started chasing feeling.
I want you to feel something when you look at your photos, and not feel like a tourist in your own memories. That's why almost everything I deliver is monochrome: strip out the colour of the tablecloths and the tent, and what's left is the expression on your mother's face.
In practice, that means I direct very lightly. I'll put you somewhere with nice light, tell you a bad joke, and then step back. Whether it's a wedding, an afternoon with your family, or the sheer joy of expecting your first baby — let me document it all.
How I work
- 01 — We talk. A call, a coffee, or a long email. I want to know what the day actually looks like.
- 02 — We plan lightly. A loose timeline, a short list of people who matter, nothing more.
- 03 — I disappear. On the day I shoot quietly and let it unfold.
- 04 — You get your story. Sneak peeks in 72 hours, the full gallery in four to six weeks.
Questions people ask
- Is everything in black and white?
- Mostly. Every gallery is delivered in monochrome, and I include a colour edit of a small selection where colour genuinely adds to the story.
- Do you travel?
- Always. I'm based in Pune but shoot across India and overseas. Travel is quoted at cost, with no mark-up.
- How long until we see our photos?
- Sneak peeks within 72 hours, full galleries within four to six weeks depending on the season.
- We're awkward in front of a camera.
- Everyone says that, and everyone is wrong. I direct very lightly and then get out of the way. You'll mostly forget I'm there.
- Do you have a second shooter?
- For full-day weddings I usually bring one. It's included in the wedding collection.
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