Jaanki & Rishabh, UK - We decided to get married and the very next decision we made was to reach out to Pareet to shoot our wedding. He was the only vendor we know without a doubt we wanted to be a part of our wedding.

It was an absolute pleasure to work with him. He was a lot more than our incredible photographer. He calmed us down when things got busy, he flooded us with new and exciting ideas and most of all, he captured our story exactly how we would have wanted it. He is a special person and an extraordinary photographer and every moment working with him felt so special.

We feel very lucky to have had him be a part of our story and to call him a dear friend.
There aren't enough words to capture how highly we would recommend him and his professional services to anyone who is considering using Cheka photography to shoot their wedding. Thank you so much for all the love and light you brought to our wedding and in capturing these special moments that we will cherish forever!

Jaanki & Bharat, UK - Working with Cheka Weddings was an absolute dream!!!

From our first conversation, Pareet felt like an old friend more than a vendor - sharing in the excitement of our destination wedding in Mombasa. I knew from that first conversation, alongside the snippets of other weddings that I had seen - that I had to have Pareet, even if it meant changing our wedding day!! 

Pareet's communication and experience was invaluable throughout the process, from the moment we started speaking to him through to the wedding day - his professionalism and experience shone through, and we felt completely at ease, every step of the way.

On the morning of our wedding, Pareet brought incredible energy and vibes, helping to ease my nerves and made the morning of my wedding so fun! It was like having a close friend there to capture all the special moments, which made the whole photography experience feel personal and enjoyable.

Both Pareet and Kush were amazing throughout the entire process. They seamlessly handled the logistics of being in every right place at the right time, showing their dedication and professionalism in every detail. The fact that our photos were in our inbox before we arrived back in the UK was just incredible!!! This quick turnaround let us relive our wedding day almost immediately, and the emotion, detail and quality of the photos was beyond anything we could have imagined.

Cheka Photography truly went above and beyond. They captured the love, beauty, and fun of our day perfectly. We are so grateful to Pareet and the Cheka Photography team for making our wedding memories so special, and something I truly love showing off! Choosing them was one of the best decisions we made, and we highly recommend them to anyone looking for amazing photographers, especially if you don't mind an animal or two sneaking into your wedding album! Eternally thankful!!

Holly & Ash, South Africa - Pareet was a pleasure to work with. My husband and I are beyond happy with the photos!!! Wow wow wow. He captured our 3-day wedding experience perfectly, with some very special moments and images. We are absolutely thrilled and will forever look back on our wedding images with immense happiness ☺️ thank you so much for doing such a phenomenal job 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

Zahra & Utz, Global - Working with Pareet and Kush was an absolute delight and easy. We did not have any special requests and trusted in Kush and Pareet's skills and creativity. The results were STUNNING! During the events, both Pareet and Kush were cool as cucumbers and captured moments with a such ease and grace. Many a time, we forgot they were even there - which goes to show their brilliance.

The moments have passed, but we remain with the stunning memories captured by them - what a special gift! We recommend Cheka without any reservations :)

Lizzy & Chris, USA - When we decided Kenya and the Maasai Mara Reserve would be the place for our elopement we searched out photographers who would capture the moment with beauty and grace in such an incredible location. We spoke with Pareet and instantly knew he was our guy.

Working with Pareet was nothing short of a dream. The whole day we felt so happy and at ease. He was so conscious of us and regularly making sure we were as happy as can be. We barely even knew Pareet was there. He whisked around, searching for angles and reflections to make us look incredible. We were blissfully unaware, embracing the moment together in pure awe that we had such a pro like Pareet capturing these images.Honestly, it was hard to stop smiling so much because we were having so much fun!! We joked, we laughed, Pareet hyped us up when he took an especially great image and we ended the night all together with champagne and continuing to make amazing memories.

If we could, we would still be out there with Pareet taking pictures, laughing, smiling and having an unforgettable experience in the Mara. Kenya now holds such a special place in our heart. Not only do we have pictures worth a lifetime, but we also made a lifelong friend in Pareet.

Kiran & Savraj, UK - Simply put, we could not have done our wedding without Pareet. We were in for quite a challenge when we set out to remotely organise our Diani Beach wedding, from the UK, without a wedding planner! Pareet was the first vendor we reached out to, having followed his wildlife page for years and realising he also captured the most stunning wedding pictures we had ever come across. After one conversation with him, we knew it had to be Cheka Weddings. We felt completely at ease with his guidance at every step of the process, advising us on so much more than just the photography element from Day 1.

We had a Sikh wedding and he admitted he was less familiar with the traditions and rituals that came with this, but made it his mission to learn every detail beforehand so that he could capture all our special moments. The Gurdwara even approached us afterwards to say the Cheka photographers were the most respectful they had ever had. Throughout the wedding, Pareet and his wonderful second photographer, Kush, worked with tireless passion and creativity to give us shots we wouldn't have even dreamed of. We certainly asked a lot of them, with long days of shooting, but we would always look over and see him smiling with delight when he had thought of another great shot. He was calm and patient with all our guests, capturing the energy of every single individual.

One thing we were slightly anxious about was the couple photoshoots (not wanting cheesy, staged photos) but he made them incredibly relaxed and fun to take part in. Another thing we really appreciated was his transparency and a desire for making shared decisions - he requested several calls ahead of the wedding to align on timings, prices and requests, so there were no nasty surprises during the wedding week. He listened to everything we wanted, ensuring we got great family photos, as well as natural shots that captured exactly who we are as a couple.

Once the wedding was over, Pareet worked with the utmost efficiency to get us our photos in what we would class as record time. He was SO excited to share them with us, sending regular teasers, confirming once again that this is so much more than 'just a job' for him. To this day, we're still regularly in touch with Pareet and are desperate to head back to Kenya for a safari with the pro. Until then, we will continue to look over our beautiful photos and thank our lucky stars that we found Cheka.

Asma & Nadeem, Nairobi - Selecting a wedding photographer is no small task, and we feel incredibly fortunate to have found someone who not only captured our special day with skill but brought an amazing soul to the entire experience. From the first meeting, it was clear that Pareet was more than just a professional behind the lens

His calm demeanor created a soothing atmosphere during the hectic moments of the wedding day, making everything feel seamless. It wasn't just about taking pictures; it was about creating memories together. Pareet transcended the role of a service provider and felt more like family throughout the entire process.

What truly set him apart was his unwavering dedication and the genuine interest they took in our story. Beyond capturing beautiful moments, he was always there for advice, lending a supportive ear and offering valuable insights that went beyond the scope of his job description.

In the end, Pareet became more than just someone we hired – he became a cherished part of our journey, and his contribution added a layer of warmth and familiarity to our special day that we will forever be grateful for. If you're looking for not just a photographer but a genuine soul to share in your joy, look no further.

Liviya & Lionel - Nairobi - Pareet was the photographer at my wedding and he was 100% the best investment we made. He took the time to really get to know my husband and me and made sure he understood our vision for the day. He also was specific on the types of weddings he does and the kind of photos he likes to capture, which I appreciated knowing upfront (we already fit into the category but it was good to have a clear view of his expectations too!). The photos, which he got to us so fast after the wedding with no follow up needing, were stunning. From posed family photos to candids on the dancefloor, we have such happy memories because of Pareet. He was incredibly professional, easy to work with, and also knew our wedding planner which made it all much easier. We 100% recommend using him for your wedding photography needs and you will not regret it!

Devki & Ashish, Nairobi - We were very lucky to have met and had the chance to work with Pareet his talent in capturing candid moments added a unique and beautiful touch to our photos. The ability to freeze genuine, unposed emotions resulted in a collection of stunning and heartfelt images. Truly grateful for their skill in capturing the essence of our relationship. We would highly recommend him! 

Amika & Nikhil, Nairobi - From the moment we knew we were getting married, it had to be Pareet to be our wedding photographer!!! He was literally the first person we confirmed before any other vendor! Pareet is not only an incredible photographer but also an absolutely amazing soul & a genuine gentleman who absolutely loves his job and creating pure magic!!

Pareet managed to capture our special week of festivities through small details, stunning mood settings, intimate moments and meeting between us and the guests which made our week even more special!!!

The imagery feels natural, personal and most of all it reflects the dynamics of the venue and people. Pareet managed to give us a flawless storyline which helps us to remember those moments that mattered in a day that flies by in a second! He made our photoshoot sessions incredibly fun with so much love and emotion to them which we can never forget! All our wedding functions were captured so so beautifully, every single time we look at the photos to date, we literally have a huge smile on our faces and can feel every single moment and emotion through the photo!!!

Pareet’s eye to detail is simply amazing and he is one of the best photographer we have ever seen!! Our gallery of photos is simply breath-taking and we couldn’t be more pleased with each and every capture! His editing skills are superb too, and he really brings out every single emotion in the pictures! His delivery of photos was super quick and his communication through every process is great!!!

Pareet, We cannot thank you enough for going above and beyond for us and making sure we were stress free the entire wedding week and taking the most gorgeous candid photos of us!!!

We recommend Cheka photography 101% from the bottom of our hearts!! We cannot wait to see Pareet travel across the globe and continue capturing beautiful timeless moments!!

Bianca & Eyal, Diani - Where do I even start….Pareet is a creative genius. His eye for detail, angles, timing of capturing the perfect moments, his understanding of who Eyal and I are as a couple and his patience ... a few examples of this man’s talents. Eyal and I are not the most organised, and Pareet got this. He turned our feelings into the most surreal pictures and memories that us, and our loved ones will forever cherish.

We have worked with many photographers globally, but we can confidently say 110% Pareet is like no other. Not only did you capture our special moments, you captured those of our loved ones which makes it even more special. Your direction and your understanding made it such a pleasure to work with you.

After reading all his testimonials, don’t even second doubt what you have read. Better get this man’s number on speed dial!!! Pareet is for us, one of the world’s best photographers. I can not wait to see him conquer the photography world!!! There is a reason you book Pareet a year in advance if not more.

Pareet, just thank you. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for giving us the most beautiful memories, we are eternally grateful for all the time and effort spent. Anyone can take pictures but his edits are just out of this world. The lighting, composition, juxtaposition .. everything was overwhelmingly spectacular. Not to mention the banter he brings!!

I can’t wait to work with Pareet again in the near future!!!

Nikita & Pareet, Diani - It was an absolute dream to work with Pareet. Before I even knew I was getting married, I knew who I wanted as my photographer and it was Cheka. Our pre-wedding photos that he captured for us were really special, it was an experience filled with so much love and emotion and one we will never forget. While his personality is also awesome... his photography is absolutely timeless, capturing moments that we will cherish for a lifetime.

We cannot thank Cheka enough for this experience and definitely recommend him as your dream photographer...

Rachna & Darshan, Diani - Pareet was an absolute dream to work with! Having seen his stunning portfolio, we knew we wanted him to capture our wedding. Whilst viewing our wedding photos, we understood what Pareet meant when he told us “Cheka photography captures moments”. In each frame, time has frozen still and every detail of that moment comes back to us. From a cheeky joke, to a fun dance, from love filled glances, to a few tears at the vidaai, every image transports us back to that moment at our wedding. Cheka photography has given us those wonderful memories to cherish forever.

Pareet and his team are true professionals and made us feel so comfortable throughout the events. Pareet is very friendly, down to earth and made us feel so at ease in front of the camera. His candid style of photography, eye for detail and phenomenal creativity resulted in stunning photos for all our wedding events. Cheka photography are very well respected in the industry and we would highly recommend Pareet and his team. We are in love with all our wedding photos and will treasure them forever. Cheka photography, thank you for creating magic for us!

Caroline & Joey, Maasai Mara -For our elopement in the Maasai Mara, we wanted to outsource as much responsibility as possible and have everything organized for us. Pareet did all of that and more. From our first conversation with him we were very confident that we were in more than capable hands - booking him was an enormous weight off our shoulders. Pareet was easy to reach and communicate with. He took care of everything down to the very last detail, from our accommodation, transfers from Nairobi to the Mara, our safari driver, and provided us with three days of private safaris during the Great Migration. We got to know him well during these drives and think we left there having gained a lifelong friend.

Pareet understood our vision and we trusted him completely throughout the entire process…what he produced exceeded all of our expectations. It goes without saying that the photos he delivered were stunning. He truly captured the raw moments of our day and the essence of our relationship in every shot.

Throughout it all, Pareet was professional and his excitement for photography was truly contagious. Working with him was so easy and very fun. He eased any shyness we had and very quickly we were working WITH him to capture amazing shots. He emphasized our involvement in the creative process and soon enough we were wide-eyed and giddy with the shot ideas we bounced off one another.

Pareet went above and beyond for us and we are so grateful to have had him capture our day. We could not recommend him any more if we tried. We guarantee that Pareet will do everything in his power to ensure that you have the least stressful experience possible and the end results will be pretty spectacular.

Shama & Kunal, Taita Hills - Pareet was our first and only choice for photographer for our wedding, and we knew we wanted Pareet booked in even before securing the other essentials for the wedding. Infact we were happy to change our dates so that he would be available.

Why?

He was very easy to speak to, to share our vision with. Ours was a safari wedding and we wanted to showcase the beauty of mother earth and nature, more so than the usual wedding type photos. And this he did! Totally out of the box thinking, he used his imagination to capture shots that we were absolutely wowed by. The photos showcased the vastness and stunning beauty of our surroundings in Taita Hills.

He was so professional, his timekeeping at events was impeccable, never got in the way and never took over the scene, he worked effortlessly to deliver our vision and had a natural aura to keep guests at ease for those candid shots.

After the events, Pareet surpassed all expectations and delivered our gallery within a short time frame, which we were so positively surprised by (having heard all sorts of delay stories from other couples and their experience with other photographers).

The photos he has taken will remain with us as memories for a lifetime (as everything from the wedding is a blur).. we will forever cherish these. The attention to detail in taking the photos is second to none, and shows a very imaginative thoughtful mind at work.

Thank you so much Pareet!

Kruti & Shivam, Nairobi - We literally booked Pareet for our wedding photography even before we had confirmed the wedding dates! Had a terrific experience working with him at a previous family wedding and we knew there was no one else we would prefer. Absolutely loved how the photos came out - Pareet truly has a way of capturing the most memorable moments in action in such a timeless fashion. The process from start to finish was seamless and we couldn't have felt more at ease! 100% would recommend 👌

Meha & Swaroop, Nairobi - Choosing a wedding photographer can be overwhelming, but from our first meeting with Cheka Photography, it all just "clicked" - no pun intended. Our criteria of candid photos with minimal editing were met to the highest of standards. Despite our lack of photogeneity, Pareet made it all fun and as natural as possible that resulted in portraits we will cherish forever. It's no surprise that with Pareet's good nature and humour, we now have a friend in him.

Sarina & Akshay, Diani - Pareet is a gifted photographer who is able to capture moments like no one else. Several of our friends/family and people in the event industry advised us that Pareet is the BEST photographer. And after having him photograph our wedding, we can now say that “BEST” is an understatement.

From the beginning, Pareet was more than just a photographer. He was the first vendor on our team and without being biased he educated us on a variety of venues and vendors, advised us on wedding do’s and dont’s, and even made suggestions for our pre-wedding safari.

Pareet captured our wedding in such a way that we are able to relive the moments and truly feel the emotions once again. He noticed the little things and moments that even we had not appreciated until seeing his photos. Every time we go through the reel there is a new photo that catches our attention.

We were very pleasantly surprised to have received our photos just 1.5 weeks after our wedding! Even in the immediate days after our wedding, Pareet would send us a few snap-shots every day to prevent wedding withdrawals.

It is evident through his work that he genuinely cares about each couple. We look forward to not only seeing our photos from him, but also work he has done for others. He has the talent of making a 2D image evoke true emotion and trigger a memory as if it happened yesterday. We are so blessed to have had Pareet as an integral part of our team.

Lisa & Hideshi-San, Maasai Mara - I asked for a wedding photo on my honeymoon. I was happy to meet such a wonderful photographer. He is more than a photographer. He listened to us about our lives and faced them firmly. What do you like, what you are not good at, and what do you value? Looking at the photos, we were able to make wonderful memories that we couldn't believe. I feel that not only the photos but also the important time was left. 2 nights and 3 days, no stress, It was a fun and new discovery in Kenya. Even if I'm not on the African continent, I'll definitely ask him if I have another chance like this. I am convinced that his care and kindness, which does not cause language stress, is also a proof of professionalism. As a person, I have a lot of respect for listening to family stories and his work for three days. I'm impressed by the wonderful experiences and wonderful memories that have been made so reasonably priced. I love all the photos I've made, so I'm having a hard time choosing which one to use for the wedding. Thank you very much! ! Thanks again.

Jolie & Sanjay, Diani - I 100% recommend Cheka Photography to photograph your wedding! My husband and I couldn't imagine having another photographer for our wedding day. We are so grateful for Pareet -- he is a true artist and so easy to work with. As we live in the United States and were having our wedding in Mombasa, it was so reassuring that Pareet's communication to us leading up to the wedding was always swift and clear. On the wedding day, he was on top of all details and seemed to be everywhere at once, making sure he didn't miss any important moment. What I especially love about Pareet's style is the emphasis on capturing candid moments -- people laughing, dancing, and even a tear rolling down my cheek as my husband read his vows to me :) Pareet has such a keen eye for composition and detail. It's amazing how he could encapsulate a feeling/mood in a single image. Looking at the photos, I'm instantly transported to these beautiful moments on that most special day of my life!