Event & Cultural Photography
Available across Gurugram
I capture real moments and emotions at festivals, rituals, and events, focusing on honest, documentary-style photos that show the true vibe of your day.
Pricing Guide
Small Scale Home Event & Puja Photography
Scope of Coverage
- Duration: Up to 4 hours of continuous coverage at a single location (Home, Temple, or Society Hall).
- Photographer: 1 Main Photographer operating in a candid/documentary style.
- Event Suitability: Janmashtami, Griha Pravesh, Satyanarayan Puja, Birthday (Home), or Mata Ki Chowki.
Deliverables
- Photo Count: 100 to 150 edited high-resolution digital images.
- Editing Style: True-to-life color correction maintaining natural skin tones and ambient lighting vibes.
- Social Media Content: 1 to 2 Short Reels (15 to 30 seconds) edited to trending audio.
- Delivery: Digital files via cloud storage link.
Technical Details
- Lighting: Portable LED stick light used for key moments (Aarti/Cake cutting) if ambient light is low.
- Approach: Observational style, often shooting from floor/eye-level to capture rituals and children naturally.
Pre-Wedding Function: Photo & Video Hybrid
Scope of Coverage
- Duration: Up to 6 hours covering the complete flow of one function (e.g., Morning Haldi + Chooda OR Evening Engagement).
- Crew: 1 Senior Photographer + 1 Light Assistant.
- Focus Areas: Candid emotional moments, action shots (flower showering), decor details, and semi-posed couple portraits.
Deliverables
- Photo Count: 200 to 250 edited digital images (Color corrected and cropped).
- Video: 1-minute cinematic highlight video (HD quality) + 2 Vertical Reels optimized for Instagram.
- Turnaround: Sneak peek (5 to 10 photos) within 24 hours; full gallery follows standard timeline.
Equipment & Style
- Lighting Setup: Use of LED wands for dramatic portraits and on-camera flash for party shots.
- Aesthetic: High contrast and vibrant style, capturing the "messy fun" rather than just pristine poses.
- Retouching: Basic blemish removal on close-ups included.
Large Scale Community Festival & Pandal Coverage
Scope of Coverage
- Client Type: Puja Committees (Durga Puja/Ganesh Utsav) or large residential societies.
- Duration: Full-day coverage (up to 12 hours) including processions (Aagman/Visarjan).
- Photographer: 1 Candid Specialist geared for high-density crowd environments.
Deliverables
- Photo Count: 300+ edited images documenting event scale, decor, idols, and crowd participation.
- Video Coverage: Raw footage clips of major moments + 1 Compiled Festival After-Movie (2 to 3 minutes).
- Priority Delivery: 10 "PR-ready" images delivered same-day for press/social media usage.
Key Capabilities
- Crowd Work: Experience navigating dense crowds to capture close-up rituals without disrupting flow.
- Atmospherics: Specialization in capturing smoke, fire (Dhunuchi/Aarti), and night-time procession lights.
- Drone: Not included (Ground-level shooting only).
About Event & Cultural Photography
Stories Through My Lens
I see life as a suffer2safar (struggle to journey). My camera's always with me, whether I’m lost in the chaos of a festival or quietly watching a moment of prayer. For me, photos are all about feeling, not just following any rulebook.
What I Love to Capture
- Huge festival energy - the wild Dhunuchi Naach during Durga Puja in Delhi-NCR, the madness and emotion of Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai, or just the pure joy during Pride parades. I get right in the crowd for those real, raw frames.
- Intimate moments of faith - quiet Abhishekam rituals, kids dressed as Kanhaji, or the powerful, sometimes heavy scenes on the Banaras ghats during Pitru Paksha. For me, it's about catching that search for moksh (liberation) in a frame.
- Your big days - engagement, Haldi, wedding. I capture both the grand rituals and those in-between bits: laughter, side glances, and the stillness between you two. You get the epic and the real.
How I Work
My style shifts with the story. Sometimes it’s all about candid festival photography, and sometimes about dramatic portraits. Your vibe is what I want to show, not just your outfits or makeup. I deliver fully edited digital photos, plus short video reels if you want those little sneak peeks for Insta.
I don't share raw files - I spend a lot of time editing every pic so it feels just right.
Why Choose Me
If you want documentary style event photos that are honest, a bit cinematic, and full of feeling, I’m your person. Life’s messy and beautiful - let’s save those moments.
Meet your Expert
Manya Upadhyay
11 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Hey, I’m Manya. Delhi’s my home, but honestly, my heart’s wherever my bike takes me. Ganpati visarjan in Mumbai, Durga Puja pandals in Gurgaon – I chase moments and shoot what hits me right. My camera’s like my third eye, capturing my journey and all the ‘main character’ energy I can muster. Sometimes, I just need that solo ride to remind myself, ‘ab toh shine karna hi hai’ (now it’s time to shine). Gotta hype yourself up, right?
My Work
Photography Services - I do street, travel, landscape, festival, event, people, kids, and pet portraits. All real, never staged.
Storytelling Style - I tell stories through my lens. Think raw street portraits, festival candid photography, and those unfiltered moments.
What I Capture - I chase emotions – tadap (yearning), khushi (joy), peace, and wildness. I show you what I see, no filters.
Best Fit Clients - If you want life as it is, not posed, let’s shoot. Your journey, your milestone, or just another day.
