Frequently asked questions

We're a London-based photography and cinema studio focused on South Asian, Muslim, and Arab weddings — Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan, Tamil, Sikh, Arab, and Middle Eastern celebrations are all part of our regular calendar. Whether you're planning a single ceremony, a multi-day cultural celebration, or a fusion of traditions, we know the rhythms, rituals, and key moments that make each style of wedding feel like itself.

All of them. From Muslim ceremonies (nikkah, mehndi, walima, baraat) and Bengali holud nights to Hindu pre-wedding events (sangeet, haldi, mehndi) and the main wedding day (mandap, pheras, vidaai), Sikh Anand Karaj at a gurdwara, and Tamil/Sri Lankan ceremonies — we've shot the full spectrum. We work closely with families ahead of time so we understand which moments matter most and how each ritual flows on the day.

Yes — Muslim weddings are a large part of what we do. We're comfortable shooting in mosques, Islamic centres, and segregated venues, and we understand the flow of a nikkah, the energy of a baraat, the intimacy of a mehndi night, and the formal feel of a walima. Female crew is available on request for ladies-only events.

Yes. Hindu weddings have a beautifully layered rhythm — sangeet, haldi, mehndi, baraat arrival, mandap rituals, pheras, kanyadaan, vidaai — and we plan our coverage around the moments that matter most to your family. We've worked at temples, banqueting halls, and home ceremonies across London, and we're comfortable with the priest-led pacing of the rituals.

Yes. We've shot Anand Karaj ceremonies at gurdwaras across London and the UK, and we're mindful of gurdwara protocols — head coverings, respectful angles around the Guru Granth Sahib, and quiet movement during the lavan. We coordinate with the granthi or gurdwara team in advance so coverage feels seamless on the day.

Yes. Arab and Middle Eastern weddings have their own pace and energy — the zaffa entrance, the henna night, kosha portraits, and the high-energy reception — and we love shooting them. We're comfortable with Lebanese, Egyptian, Palestinian, Syrian, Iraqi, Moroccan, and Gulf wedding styles, and we'll adapt our coverage to match your family's traditions.

Both. Couples can book a single event such as the nikkah, mehndi, sangeet, or walima, or commission full multi-day coverage across every event. Packages are flexible — let us know which events matter most and we'll quote accordingly.

Yes, often. Many of our couples have three to five events across the week — sangeet, mehndi, haldi, the main day, walima/reception — and we put together a coverage plan that matches the energy of each one. Coverage hours and team size can flex per event so you're not paying for a fuller crew on the smaller days.

Pricing depends on which events you'd like covered, the level of editing, your chosen package, and whether you book photography only, videography only, or both combined. Every wedding is different, so the most accurate way to get a sense of cost is to send us a few details about your day and we'll come back with a tailored quote — see our packages page for a feel of what's included at each tier.

The more detail you give us about your day, the better tailored your quote will be. The essentials we'll need are:•Event type•Date•Start and end times (or total coverage hours)•Expected guest count•Venue's full address including postcodeIf you're already considering a printed album, wall prints, or a USB keepsake, mention it upfront — bundling them in at booking gets you noticeably better pricing than adding them on later. You can share these details through our contact page, on WhatsApp, or over a quick call — whichever feels easiest.

You can start your booking in whichever way feels easiest — send us an enquiry through our contact page, message us on WhatsApp, or give us a call directly. Once we've put together a quote and you're happy with the package, we'll email you an agreement to review along with an invoice for the retainer that secures your date once it's paid.

We recommend booking 6–12 months in advance, especially for peak wedding season (May to October). That said, we can often take on last-minute bookings too — if our calendar, team availability, and equipment all line up, we'll happily make it work. Get in touch and we'll let you know what's still possible.

We can often offer more flexible pricing for midweek dates or weddings outside peak season (roughly November through March), and bundling add-ons like albums and wall prints at the booking stage gets you better pricing than ordering them later. Let us know your date when you enquire and we'll factor any applicable savings into your quote.

Yes! We're based in East London and cover the whole of the UK. A travel charge applies once we leave our local area — that includes West London and other parts of Greater London as well as venues further afield. We'll always confirm the exact amount upfront in your quote so there are no surprises.

Dates can be rescheduled up to a reasonable window before the wedding subject to availability, and we'll do our best to accommodate. Cancellations are governed by the booking contract; the retainer secures the date and is non-refundable, with remaining balances handled on a sliding scale closer to the event.

Yes — many of our brides wear hijab on the day, and we're used to working sensitively with modesty-conscious couples. Our female crew option is popular with hijabi brides who want a fully ladies-only team for getting-ready, mehndi, and bridal portraits.

Yes. We have female photographers and female videographers available for couples who prefer an all-female team — common for hijabi brides, privacy-conscious bookings, and segments where male crew can't attend (such as the bride's mehndi or ladies-only walima). Female videographers in particular are rare in our industry, so the all-female option is priced higher than our standard packages. Let us know at enquiry and we'll quote accordingly.

Yes. We're used to moving quietly through religious ceremonies — the nikkah, pheras and saat phere, the lavan at a gurdwara, dua, and other prayer moments. We position ourselves where we can capture the emotion without breaking the atmosphere, and we'll always defer to the imam, priest, or granthi if they ask us to step back. If you'd prefer us to stay completely out of the visual frame during a ceremony (back-of-room only, longer lenses, no close angles), let us know well in advance — that lets us plan the right team setup and bring the right gear on the day.

Comfortably. Many Muslim weddings have separate male and female sides, and ladies-only events like the bride's mehndi or a segregated walima are common. We can pair a male photographer with the groom's side and a female photographer with the bride's side, or staff the bride's events entirely with female crew. Female photographers and videographers are in high demand and shorter supply across our industry, so options involving female team members typically come at a premium — just let us know your setup at enquiry and we'll build the right team and quote.

Yes — fusion and interfaith weddings are something we genuinely enjoy shooting. Whether it's a Pakistani-Indian Muslim-Hindu pairing, a Sikh-Christian celebration, an Arab-British fusion, or two families with very different traditions sharing one day, we'll plan coverage that honours both sides equally.

Yes. We've shot at mosques, Islamic centres, gurdwaras, mandirs, and churches across London and the UK. We understand the etiquette of each — head coverings, shoe removal, quiet movement, respectful framing around the Guru Granth Sahib or qibla, and waiting on the granthi or imam's cues — and we'll always coordinate with venue staff in advance.

Usually a little ahead of your booked start time so we can set up, check the light at the venue, and meet your family. Your booked coverage hours are the active shooting window — setup and pack-down don't eat into them.

Where we haven't shot at your venue before, we'll either visit in person or research the space carefully (photos, floor plan, lighting conditions) so we have a clear plan before the day. For venues we already know well, we'll come into the day with shot ideas already mapped out.

Our style blends documentary storytelling (capturing real moments as they unfold) with editorial finish (cinematic framing and considered light) and a candid eye for the small, in-between moments — family glances, a grandparent's smile, a bride's quiet pause. We don't over-direct, but we'll guide you gently into the most flattering light for portraits.

Yes, absolutely. Family portraits are one of the most-treasured deliverables for many South Asian families, so we plan them in advance — we'll ask for a list of group combinations before the day (bride's side, groom's side, immediate family, extended family, friends) and run them efficiently so you're back with your guests quickly.

South Asian weddings often run a little over — it's part of the rhythm — and we'll stay with you as long as we can within reason. If the day looks like it'll significantly overrun, we'll have a quick chat with you or the family coordinator on the day so you can decide whether to extend our coverage at our hourly rate, or wrap up at the planned time.

Yes please — for longer bookings we ask for a vendor meal (the same food your guests are eating is perfect) and a short break to eat it. Well-fed crew shoot a better wedding, and we use the break to back up cards and reset gear for the evening.

In the very rare event we cannot attend, we have a network of trusted photographers we can call upon to find a suitable replacement, and we'll keep you informed every step of the way.

Professional kit makes a tangible difference to how your wedding looks and sounds, so we don't cut corners on it. We shoot on cinema-line cameras paired with high-quality professional lenses — the same family of bodies and glass used on commercial film sets — so colour, detail, and skin tones hold up in dim mosques, evening receptions, and mixed-light venues. Our film team brings continuous LED lighting rather than relying on on-camera flashes alone, plus professional microphones so spoken moments — vows, speeches, duas — come through clearly. Final grading and post-production run on the same professional software used to edit feature films. It's the kind of detail couples rarely ask about up front — but you'll notice it for the rest of your life when you look back at the gallery.

It depends on the package, the number of events you book, and the length of your coverage — longer days and multi-event bookings naturally deliver more. We'll give you a clear sense of what to expect at booking, and we always prioritise quality over quantity: every image you receive is one we'd be happy to put in our own portfolio.

Edited photos are typically delivered first, with video following on a longer timeline (cinema editing is significantly more involved). We'll share the expected delivery window in your agreement so you know exactly when to expect each deliverable.

Each package includes full event coverage, professionally edited high-resolution photos delivered through a private online gallery, and the right to print and share your images. Higher tiers add cinematic video, drone footage where venues allow, printed albums, and faster delivery. The full breakdown is on our packages page.

Our Photo & Video packages include both a lead photographer and a videographer as standard, and our higher-tier packages come with additional team members already built in for fuller multi-angle coverage. You can also customise on top of any package — adding an extra photographer or videographer for multi-event days or larger venues — just let us know at enquiry and we'll include it in your quote.

Yes, where the venue, weather, and conditions allow. Drone footage adds beautiful sweeping shots to your wedding film — outdoor mehndi gardens, baraat arrivals, large venue exteriors — but it's not always permitted at every site (some venues, mosques, and central London locations restrict it), and we can't safely fly in strong winds or heavy rain. We'll check the venue's policy in advance and assess conditions on the day so you know what's possible.

Yes. Pre-wedding shoots are a lovely way to get comfortable in front of the camera before the big day, and they give you a set of beautiful editorial portraits for save-the-dates, invitations, or simply to enjoy. They can be booked standalone or bundled into a larger wedding package — let us know at enquiry.

The highlight film is a short, cinematic edit that captures the emotional arc of your day — perfect for sharing on social, watching with family, and showing future generations the feel of the wedding. The full event film is a longer, more chronological edit covering the key ceremonies in full so nothing important is missed. Most of our couples enjoy both — they serve different purposes.

Yes — we apply a subtle watermark to your photos as a light protection layer against unauthorised use. It's discreet enough that you'd rarely notice it in framed prints or albums at normal viewing size, but if you'd prefer your downloads completely unmarked, just let us know and we can remove it.

We deliver finished, professionally edited images only. Raw files are a working file format we use during editing, and unedited photos rarely look the way couples expect — colour, contrast, and exposure all come together at the editing stage. The edited gallery you receive is the finished work, and it's what we stand behind.

Everything is delivered through a private online gallery you can access from any device — desktop, phone, or tablet. You get a secure link to share with family, and the ability to download individual photos or the full set as a ZIP. If you'd prefer a physical keepsake, USB drive delivery is available as an add-on — let us know at booking for the best pricing.

Your gallery stays live for a generous window after delivery so you have plenty of time to download everything you want to keep. We'll let you know the exact expiry date when we share the gallery, and you'll get reminder emails before it closes. We always recommend backing up to your own cloud storage too so your wedding lives on outside of any single platform.

Absolutely. The gallery link can be shared with family anywhere in the world — they can view, download, and even leave comments and likes on individual photos. Many of our couples share it with relatives in Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, the Gulf, the US, and beyond. If you'd rather keep it private and download photos to share manually, that works too.

Yes — we offer hand-bound printed albums, fine-art wall prints, and USB keepsakes both at the booking stage and after your gallery is delivered. Bundling them into your package at booking unlocks our best pricing, but you're welcome to come back to us months or years later — many couples do, especially around anniversaries.

You own the right to print, share, and enjoy your photos for personal use without restriction — including sending to family, framing, putting them on social media, and ordering prints yourself. Copyright (the underlying creative right) sits with the photographer by default, which means we can use a selection in our portfolio and on socials unless you've requested full privacy at booking — see our privacy options below.

Absolutely. We offer three privacy options: full sharing permission, anonymised/blurred sharing, or complete privacy where your images are never posted publicly. Full sharing unlocks our best pricing — your images help us showcase our work to future couples. Anonymised/blurred sharing typically adds around 10% to your booking, and complete privacy around 15%, calculated against your package total so it scales fairly with the size of your booking. Just let us know your preference at enquiry and we'll factor it into your tailored quote.

Only if you're on our full-sharing or anonymised-sharing privacy tier — and even then, we tend to wait a respectful window after the wedding before posting so you can share your own news first. If you've chosen complete privacy, nothing goes online or into our portfolio. You can also tell us specific photos you'd rather we didn't share publicly (for example, photos of the bride without hijab, or family members who prefer not to be online), and we'll keep those out of any public use.