Ritu & Rochana shoot with the renowned Prasad Bidapa sponsored by CK Chetty & Sons
Preparation for the shoot began with Ritu the designer and me going to CK Chetty & Sons Diamond Store, Bangalore in order to select the diamond jewelry which I would be wearing on the shoot. A fairytale like experience of picking jewelry, one piece more stunning than the other. Ritu & Rochana had picked out stunning glamorous cocktail wear, perfect pairing for the diamonds of CK Chetty & Sons.
Make up and hair was rather painless and the results were remarkable.
Prasad was never far, ensuring that everything was just right. Above he is checking my hair is as he wants it for the shoot.
One by one I went through the dresses, each being accessorized by the breathtaking diamonds of CK Chetty & Sons. Whilst wearing the diamonds I was conscious of the guards constant eyes on the jewelry and very rightly so as they were worth crores and crores. It was truly a regal experience just handling the jewels and to wear them was just like a fairytale moment. As a young child I had visited the Tower Of London to see the crown jewels, and as far as my memory can recollect the jewelry exhibited for this shoot wasn’t far off from fitting in with those famous jewels.
Lights were ready, reflectors were positioned, I took my pose, and suddenly a power cut, improvisation was now required… The shoot was taken outside and I took my position as prompted. It was a total pleasure working with the internationally renowned Prasad Bidapa and his team. The photographer was a dream to work with, his experience and professionalism was very apparent. He told me that he had worked with some of the really big names of India such as Aishwarya Rai Bachan, Lara Dutta, Priyanka Chopra, etc… So the pressure was really on, but I tried my very best to comply with all their prompts of working angles, working with the camera, etc so they could get what they were looking for in a shot. Mosquito bites, sweat, aching limbs from working the angles prompted by the team and exhaustion as pretty much most of the day I was working with the camera so the team could get the shot they were looking for, all of this was still not enough to take away from the fact that I thoroughly enjoyed this fab experience.
Above are photographs of me shooting in a ‘Black and White Origami Dress’, part of the ying yang collection. The dress is made of satin taffeta, modelled on the intricate folds of the craft of origami and the fabric is stiffened to create the origami fan like pleats.
Prasad seen in the photograph checking that the shot is what he requires.
Above is a photograph of me shooting in an ‘Ivory Ribbon Pleated Dress’, also part of the ying yang collection, a classic ribbon dress in satin taffeta-inspired by the uptown city girl look in sex and the city. Timeless!
Above are photographs of me shooting in a ‘Green Georgette Gown’, part of the goddess collection. The emerald gown is a confection of intricate fluting embellished with subtle beadwork. Sensuous and flowing it hugs the body lovingly.
Above is a photograph of Prasad and me in a ‘Black and Red One Shoulder Grecian Dress, also part of the goddess collection. This Grecian toga inspired one shoulder dress in black satin and scarlet georgette drapes beautifully concealing a multitude of flaws. Fine pleated border adds glamour.
I truly enjoyed this experience of working with Prasad Bidapa for whom I have immense admiration for and of course I felt like a real princess wearing all the diamonds of CK Chetty & Sons paired with the beautiful Ritu & Rochana Cocktail Wear.
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Posted by : Pollyana Patel at 03:24 AM
Edith Barker & Pollyana Patel quickly became friends after meeting in Bangalore, India. Edith has a dual career in psychotherapy and fashion public relations; Pollyana is an image consultant, model, and the brand ambassador for Ritu & Rochana. They currently have two projects in development under Barker & Patel, and have agreed to join the FashionFad team to share their travels, experiences and musings.
