Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Will you #FollowMeTo the altar? Instagram star marries the girlfriend seen leading him around the world in stunning photos... and snaps her walking down the aisle

Murad Osmann has won 2.6 million followers on Instagram with his stunning pictures of being lead to the corners of the earth by his partner Natalie Zakharova.
Their adventures saw them travel to Hollywood, Bali, Jong Kong and Singapore - all captured in his signature style, with his hand stretching out after his beautiful girlfriend who is leading the way.
Now the couple are set to embark on their biggest journey together as their latest images see the pair join each other in matrimony after the Russian photographer uploaded an image two days ago that saw his bride in a glorious white Vera Wang dress heading down the aisle with him following close behind.

Murad Osmann who famously captures images of his partner Natalie Zakharova leading him round the world in the #followmeto hashtag has posted an image of their marriage on his Instagram but unusually they are not holding hands 
Murad Osmann who famously captures images of his partner Natalie Zakharova leading him round the world in the #followmeto hashtag has posted an image of their marriage on his Instagram but unusually they are not holding hands 

He wrote: '#followmeto the wedding with my love @yourleo. I promise to hold your hand and tell you I love you every day for the rest of our lives.'
Unusually for the photographer in this striking image Murad and Natalie are not holding hands in the picture and instead she walks ahead as he stretches his arm out to her.
However, Natalie took to her own Instagram to post a more traditional snap seeing her lead her new husband down the aisle to applauding friends and family and accompanied her image with an identical caption to Murad.
The new bride also uploaded an additional Instagram post which saw a rare photo of the couple in a face to face embrace showcasing her fairy tale designer gown which she purchased in the Vera Wang boutique in Moscow.    
His new wife Natalie also uploaded a snap to Instagram with hers capturing their signature hand-in-hand pose
His new wife Natalie also uploaded a snap to Instagram with hers capturing their signature hand-in-hand pose
Natalie also posted this rare picture of the couple embracing showcasing her fairytale Vera Wang wedding dress 
Natalie also posted this rare picture of the couple embracing showcasing her fairytale Vera Wang wedding dress 
The couple have received much congratulations on Twitter from their millions of supporters who have admired the couples #followmeto images for years. 
The photographer was inspired to create the hashtag by his new bride's impatience during their holidays as she constantly tried to lead him on as he stopped to take pictures.
The duo have recreated their famous pose in a series of spellbinding colourful images in India, causing our levels of wanderlust to overflow and their beautiful photographs have even led to a a book deal and numerous magazine spreads. 
The mesmerising images captured in Delhi, Varanasi, Jaipur and Agra are the latest additions in the #followmeto project on Instagram, which has seen the pair travel to exotic and famous locations such as Moscow, Hong Kong, Singapore, Bali and even on the helipad at the Burj Al Arab in Dubai, and gain 2.3million followers.
Natalia  takes the lead and the pair have even ended up in Hollywood
Natalia takes the lead and the pair have even ended up in Hollywood
Osmann wrote on Instagram: 'It is hard to explain the emotions that you feel the first time you see the Taj Mahal through the entrance doors. It truly is one of the world's best wonders.'
Osmann wrote on Instagram: 'It is hard to explain the emotions that you feel the first time you see the Taj Mahal through the entrance doors. It truly is one of the world's best wonders.'
A heart of gold: Zakharova leads the way in Udaipur. Osmann wrote: 'After visiting New Delhi, Varanasi, Agra and Jaipur, we have decided that we want to rest at the final destination and Udaipur was the best choice.  Of course we didn’t sit still and took a photo at this amazing palace in the middle of the lake'
A heart of gold: Zakharova leads the way in Udaipur. Osmann wrote: 'After visiting New Delhi, Varanasi, Agra and Jaipur, we have decided that we want to rest at the final destination and Udaipur was the best choice.  Of course we didn’t sit still and took a photo at this amazing palace in the middle of the lake'
Natural beauties! Zakharova poses with the giant animals in front of the Amer Fort in Jaipur in India
Natural beauties! Zakharova poses with the giant animals in front of the Amer Fort in Jaipur in India
The Moscow-based couple have been travelling around the world for five years and their latest trip to India impressively outshines previous pictures to provide even more opulent and colourful images.
The trip was in honour of recreating the couple's magic for Harper's Bazaar Bride India with Zakharova wearing bridal outfits while leading Murad through India. 
Backdrops featured include the picturesque Taj Mahal, Jaipur Ajmer Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jama Masjid and Chand Baori, and Natalia is dressed in traditional Indian outfits and jewellery, perfectly complimenting the surroundings. 
Shooting in India proved an exciting task, with the couple having to adapt to the busy surroundings. 
On the Facebook page for the #followmeto project, Osmann wrote how in one particular shoot they were initially promised a session with elephants for 10 to 15 minutes, however they were not allowed to stop to shoot in the middle of the road, so had to snap continually running ahead of the animals, getting as many pictures as possible.

In the end they were even stopped by the police due to the disruption.  

No comments:

Post a Comment