Choosing a key and a house as the details of their wedding attire feels deeply meaningful. It tells a story of two people who are meant to belong together, like a key and its lock, each with a purpose the other fulfills. A reminder that love is about needing one another, supporting one another, and […]

The Philosophy, Palang Pintu is more than a traditional Betawi wedding ceremony; it represents a man’s journey before stepping into a new chapter of life. Behind the silat performance, playful exchange of rhymes, and prayers lies a deeper meaning of courage, readiness, respect, and responsibility. The “palang,” or barrier, becomes a symbolic test that must […]

We set out in the early morning, piecing together a small journey in search of the morning sunlight at Rumah Boscha, Pangalengan. It was a very warm photo session—there weren’t many poses, just natural interactions between the three of them: Safina, Ravi, and their cat, quietly enjoying the beautiful morning sun. The session reflected memories from […]

In the rural heart of Lombok, the Sasak wedding stands as a vivid portrait of culture and community. In villages like Puyung, weddings are not private affairs but communal celebrations where the entire neighborhood becomes one extended family. The sound of gendang beleq — the grand traditional drums — signals the start of festivity, filling […]