Frequently Asked Questions

Style of Work

What is your style of shooting?

I work in a very candid and photo-journalistic style, capturing the moments of the day as they happen. I do not direct you (the couple) or tell you what to do, as I believe that your wedding day is for you to have fun and make memories! I'm just there to capture these memories.

Will you click a photo of every guest at my wedding?

No! My job, as a journalistic photographer, is to capture "moments of action", so I primarily focus on the couple and capture the action on the dance floor. I do not shoot receiving lines or go table-to-table to click photos of each guest, as these take away time from creative work. I suggest getting a different / traditional photographer to capture receiving lines, or ask a relative / friend to click photos of each table, if required.

How many photographers will be capturing our wedding?

Currently, I shoot alone. If required, I can arrange a second photographer. This may be required if the bride and groom stay quite a distance from each other.

Pricing

What are your charges?

To make it fair and affordable for everyone, my charges are split into multiple parts:
- Shooting rate - billed per hour
- Editing rate - as per the number of photos selected. Unedited photos are not delivered because they're unfinished work.
- Album design and printing rate
- Travel and accommodation costs - for weddings outside Goa, or for multiple day events in South Goa. I'm currently willing to shoot only in North Goa.

Why don't you provide a package rate instead of charging per hour and per photo?

Over time, I've noticed that some clients do not value my time, if not charged by the hour. They call me much earlier than required and/or make me wait way after the scheduled end time. In the same way, some clients want me to edit all the photos that were clicked at their wedding (which can easily go up to 1,000 - 1,500 photos). Editing requires serious time, mostly even longer than the shoot itself. Hence, breaking up my pricing in this manner keeps it fair for both parties involved - I get paid for exactly what work I execute; and you pay for exactly how many hours and photos you require.

Can I get a discount? I'll recommend you to all my friends and you'll get a lot of business!

Sorry, I have a strict no discount policy! By offering lowered rates, I have to lower the quality of my work, and that is something I absolutely cannot do!

What are your payment terms?

To block and confirm your date in my calendar, you need to transfer an advance payment. The earlier this is done, you are assured that I do not take on any other assignment on the date. It also helps me plan, book tickets / hotels (if required), keep my gear ready, etc. Another percentage is payable once I'm done shooting your wedding. The balance installment is expected prior to delivering the edited images. If you opt for an album, this fee is payable before the album goes to print.

You can pay using a bank transfer (NEFT / SWIFT), cheque deposit, Paypal, PayUMoney, WesternUnion, etc. You can also give me cash if you're around Mapusa.
* All transfer charges have to be borne by the client.

Photographs

How many photos should we expect to receive?

On an average (depending on multiple factors - including number of hours I shoot, number of guests present, etc.), I shoot around 600 - 1,000 photos during a wedding. I then cut these down to about 400 - 800 photos - removing duplicates, etc. You can then select as many photos as you want, but remember you will be paying per photo that I edit and deliver. The remaining photos that are not selected are not delivered because they're unfinished work.

Will you provide me with RAW or unedited files?

No. I will provide you only with the final JPG files, after they have been edited and processed. There will be two copies of each photo - one high-res, that you can use for printing and one lower-res, for online use (like on social media).

How will we receive the photos?

The photos that you select will be uploaded to Flickr (as a private album). You can share these with your family and friends. I also upload the photos to Google Drive or Dropbox, for you to download and keep your own copies. These copies are deleted eventually (in about a year or so), to free up my storage.

Will you use photos from our wedding on any social media?

Yes, I will use a small number of your photos to promote my work on social media like Facebook, Flickr, Google+, my personal websites, etc. I may also use your photos for competitions, etc. In order to respect your privacy, I will keep albums private, on request.