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Back in 2009, I was sharing this very room with the same makeup artist, Sunita, in a very early morning, marking the first Indian wedding day that I was about to witness as a photographer: I would have never imagined, but that was the dawn of an incredible career. About 150 weddings ago, Charn , Sukhi's sister, was the bride: Just by being here, with these beautiful ladies, brings back so many memories... I remember the times when I had no idea what a Punjabi wedding was about and now I could probably write a book or two on the subject. But we have a ceremony to attend, and the nostalgia quickly vanishes in the crisp winter air: Meanwhile, Ella is fascinated with the turban tying and other rituals the groom has to go through in the morning: He has to pay all his sisters for holding the chunni above his head, but it might be the best money he's spending today: Due to Alberta weather, the milni takes place indoors: Normally, a Sikh bride gets a glimpse at her groom only when she ...