FAQ

How early should we book?

For peak season (November to February) we suggest 8 to 12 months ahead. Smaller functions and off-season dates can often be confirmed sooner, so ask even if your date is close.

How do we hold our date?

Share your dates and venues and we confirm availability. A signed agreement and a booking amount lock the date, and we never take two weddings on one day.

Who will actually shoot our wedding?

A team led by the Shaadi Filmer family. You meet your lead photographer and filmmaker before the wedding, so nobody at your mehndi is a stranger.

Can we meet before we book?

Yes. Come to the studio in Lucknow or join us on a video call. We show you full weddings, not just highlights, and talk through your families and rituals.

What if our wedding date changes?

Tell us as early as you can. If we are free on the new date, we move you across, and the agreement states the terms so nothing is left unclear.

Do you cover every function?

Yes. Mehndi, haldi, sangeet, baraat, pheras and vidaai can all be covered. We build the plan around your rituals and your families.

What is your style?

Editorial and unposed. We look for the glance between cousins, the nervous laugh before the jaimala, the light through the mandap. We direct only when it helps.

Do you shoot both photos and film?

Both, under one roof. Our photographers and filmmakers plan together, so your album and your film feel like the same wedding told two ways.

How big will our team be?

It depends on the number of functions and the size of the venues. We recommend a team size after we understand your plan, rather than selling a fixed crew.

Can you handle low light and night functions?

Yes. Sangeets and late pheras are some of our favourite moments to shoot. We bring lighting and gear suited to dim halls, and we plan with your decorator.

Can we share a must-have shot list?

Please do. Tell us the people, rituals and small moments that matter most, such as a grandmother’s blessing or a family portrait. We keep that list close all day.

Do you shoot only North Indian weddings?

North Indian weddings are our speciality. We also cover other traditions, and we learn the rituals beforehand so we know what to watch for.

Do you do pre-wedding shoots?

Yes. We can shoot a pre-wedding session in Lucknow or at a location you choose, and use it to help you get comfortable in front of the camera.

Will you travel for destination weddings?

Yes, across India and abroad. We plan travel and stay with you early, and we set the team size according to your functions and venues.

Can you work with our planner and venue?

Always. We coordinate with your planner, decorators and venue before the first function so lighting, timing and access are sorted.

Have you shot outside Uttar Pradesh?

Yes. Ask us about weddings in your city or venue, and we’ll share relevant work and anything we need to know about shooting there.

How are your packages priced?

Packages are based on the number of functions, the days, the team and the deliverables. Share your plan and we’ll send a clear quote.

What is included in a package?

Your quote lists the coverage, team, edited gallery, album and film you will receive. If something isn’t listed, ask us and we’ll add it in writing.

Can we customise a package?

Yes. Add a function, a drone shot, extra albums or a longer film. We prefer building around your wedding to making you fit our packages.

How does payment work?

A booking amount confirms your date and the rest is paid in stages before the wedding and on delivery. Exact terms are in your agreement.

When do we get our photos and film?

You see a first look soon after the wedding. The full gallery, album and film follow in stages, and we confirm timelines in your agreement.

What will we receive?

A fully edited gallery of photos, plus your film. Printed albums and keepsakes can be added to your package.

Can we ask for changes to the edit?

Yes. Your agreement includes a round of feedback on the gallery and film, so the final result feels right to you and your families.

Will our memories be kept safe?

Files are backed up in more than one place while we edit, and archived afterwards. This studio has been keeping families’ memories since 1979.

Do you share our wedding on your social media?

Only with your permission. Tell us what you’re comfortable with, and we respect it, including keeping it fully private.

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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.