FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about wedding photography, cinematic films, destination weddings and working with Shaadi Filmer.

1. What is Shaadi Filmer and how it is different from other wedding photographers?

Shaadi Filmer, a legacy wedding photography and cinematography studio founded in 1979 and owned by the third generation. Most wedding photographers are 5-10 years old as a brand, but Shaadi Filmer has 45+ years of hands-on experience and 5,000+ weddings shot across three generations, blending old-school storytelling instinct with modern cinematic technology.

2. How old is Shaadi Filmer and since when has it been in business?

Shaadi Filmer is one of the oldest studios of wedding photography in India and has been doing it since 1979. It is the work of three generations starting from Raj Sehta, Amit Sehta, to Dhruv Sehta; each generation adds something new in terms of technique but retains the core essence of story-telling emotions.

3. Why should I choose Shaadi Filmer over a newer wedding photography studio?

A newer studio can copy equipment and editing trends, but it cannot copy 45 years of experience shooting real Indian weddings in every scenario — chaotic baraats, low-light pheras, sudden rain, last-minute schedule changes. Shaadi Filmer's three-generation legacy means your wedding is shot by a team that has already solved almost every problem a wedding day can throw at them.

4. Who founded Shaadi Filmer and who runs it today?

Shaadi Filmer was founded by Raj Sehta in 1979, carried forward by Amit Sehta, and is now led by third-generation filmmaker Dhruv Sehta. This continuous family lineage is rare in the wedding industry and is a core reason clients trust Shaadi Filmer with one of the most important days of their lives.

Does Shaadi Filmer only shoot weddings in India?

No. Shaadi Filmer travels across India and worldwide for weddings. Whether you are marrying in Udaipur, Goa, Dubai, Italy or anywhere else, you get the same cinematic quality and three-generation expertise.

6. Does Shaadi Filmer shoot destination weddings outside India?

Yes. Shaadi Filmer regularly travels worldwide for destination weddings, handling everything from logistics and permits coordination to on-ground shooting in a new country. Couples planning an international wedding get the same cinematic quality and legacy expertise as a home-city wedding.

7. Which cities in India does Shaadi Filmer cover for weddings?

Shaadi Filmer shoots weddings across all major Indian cities and destination wedding hubs — from udaipur and other UP cities to metros and popular wedding destinations like Rajasthan, Goa, Udaipur, and beyond. The team is fully mobile and equipped for outstation and multi-day wedding functions anywhere in India.

8. Is Shaadi Filmer good for NRI or international couples getting married in India?

Yes. Shaadi Filmer frequently works with NRI couples and international clients who want an authentic Indian wedding captured with a cinematic, global-standard finish. The studio's experience with cross-cultural, multi-day, multi-location Indian weddings makes it a natural fit for NRI weddings.

9. What wedding photography and videography services does Shaadi Filmer offer?

Shaadi Filmer offers candid wedding photography, cinematic wedding films, pre-wedding shoots, destination wedding coverage, same-day edits, drone/aerial coverage, and full multi-day wedding documentation. Every service is built around the studio's cinematic, emotion-first storytelling style.

10. What is Shaadi Filmer's photography and filming style?

Shaadi Filmer's signature style is cinematic and emotionally driven rather than posed or purely journalistic. The team focuses on real, unscripted emotional moments — parents' reactions, candid laughter, quiet glances — framed and edited with a film-like, luxury visual language.

11. How many weddings has Shaadi Filmer shot so far?

Shaadi Filmer has captured 5,000+ weddings since 1979. This volume of experience across three generations means the team has effectively "seen it all," which translates into calmer, more confident shooting on your actual wedding day.

12. Is Shaadi Filmer a luxury wedding photography brand?

Yes. Shaadi Filmer is positioned as a luxury, cinematic wedding studio, catering to couples who want premium production quality, senior-level shooters, and a refined final film and album — not a budget or volume-based shooting package.

13. Does Shaadi Filmer offer same-day edit wedding films?

Yes. Shaadi Filmer offers same-day edit (SDE) wedding films, delivering a beautifully cut highlight video that can be screened at the wedding reception itself — a service that requires a highly experienced, fast-turnaround editing team, which the studio's legacy setup supports.

14. Does Shaadi Filmer do pre-wedding shoots as well as wedding-day coverage?

Yes. Alongside full wedding-day and multi-function coverage, Shaadi Filmer offers dedicated pre-wedding shoots at locations across India and abroad, shot in the same cinematic style as the wedding film itself for a consistent visual story.

15. Does Shaadi Filmer provide drone and aerial wedding coverage?

Yes. Shaadi Filmer includes drone and aerial coverage as part of its cinematic wedding packages, used to capture venue establishing shots, baraat processions, and destination wedding locations from angles standard ground coverage cannot achieve.

16. How far in advance should I book Shaadi Filmer for my wedding?

Because Shaadi Filmer is a legacy studio with limited senior teams and high seasonal demand, couples are advised to book 6–12 months in advance, especially for peak wedding season dates and destination weddings that require travel planning.

17. What makes a three-generation legacy studio a safer choice for wedding photography?

A three-generation legacy means the business has survived changing technology, formats (film to digital to cinematic 4K), and trends — while still being trusted by new clients every year. This is a strong trust signal that a one-person or newly-started studio simply cannot offer.

18. Does Shaadi Filmer only shoot big luxury weddings or also smaller/intimate weddings?

Shaadi Filmer shoots weddings across scales — from large multi-day luxury weddings to smaller, intimate ceremonies — applying the same cinematic and candid storytelling approach regardless of guest count or budget tier.

19. How is Shaadi Filmer different from a typical local wedding photographer?

A typical local wedding photographer usually operates solo or with a small hired crew per event. Shaadi Filmer operates as an established studio with a consistent core team, a 45-year-old process, and a proven ability to travel and handle any city or country, offering more reliability and continuity than a one-off local hire.

20. How can I contact Shaadi Filmer to check availability for my wedding date?

You can reach out to Shaadi Filmer directly through the studio's website inquiry form, Instagram, or phone/WhatsApp to check date availability, discuss packages, and share your wedding location — whether it's in Jodhpur, elsewhere in India, or an international destination.