Documentary Wedding Photography & Films
Available across Mumbai Metropolitan Area
We capture your wedding day as it really happens, with candid photos and films using real audio, without posing or directing you.
Pricing Guide
The Signature Collective (Photo + Video)
Talent & Crew
- Lead Photographers: Exclusive presence of founders Sam & Ekta for key moments.
- Candid Team: 2-3 Senior Associates for guest and ritual coverage.
- Cinema Team: 4-5 Senior Cinematographers plus 1 dedicated Drone Operator.
Deliverables: Films
- Feature Film: 20-30 minute documentary-style narrative.
- Trailer: 4-5 minute cinematic highlight reel.
- Social Edits: 1-2 Instagram reels (60-90 seconds) delivered shortly after the event.
- Real Audio: Professional sound design mixing ambient sounds, vows, and speeches.
Deliverables: Photography
- Volume: 500-700 edited images per day.
- Aesthetic: Signature Leica color grading and high-contrast Black & White edits.
- Gallery: Password-protected online web gallery.
Production Hardware
- Cameras: Leica SL2-S systems and cinema line cameras.
- Audio: Dedicated lapel microphones and ambient recorders.
Pure Photojournalism (Photography Only)
Talent Configuration
- Primary Shooters: Sam & Ekta focusing on the couple and family.
- Support: 2 Candid photographers for wide angles and guests.
- Tech: 1 Assistant managing off-camera lighting.
Output & Formats
- Digital Volume: 400-600 hand-picked, fully edited images per day.
- Resolution: 45MP+ files suitable for large-format printing.
- Analog Film: Includes exclusive 35mm rolls (Kodak Portra/Ilford) for a vintage grain look.
Editing & Style
- Monochrome: Curated collection of artistic Black & White images.
- Turnaround: Sneak peeks provided within 48-72 hours.
Unscripted Editorial Pre-Wedding Shoot
Session Details
- Photographers: Shot exclusively by founders Sam & Ekta.
- Duration: 4 to 6 hours (Half day).
- Concept: Anti-pose, documentary style (e.g., city walks, cafe hangouts, home sessions).
Pre-Production
- Styling: Wardrobe consultation to ensure attire blends with location textures.
- Locations: Urban streets or distinct architecture (Travel costs extra outside Mumbai).
Deliverables
- Images: 50-80 deeply curated, editorial-style edited images.
- Format: High-resolution digital files suitable for Save the Date cards.
About Documentary Wedding Photography & Films
Why We Do What We Do
We’re Sam & Ekta, and for us, weddings are all about asli (real) moments. No fake smiles, no stiff poses. We chase the chaos, the love, and those tiny, blink-and-you-miss-it bits that actually make your day yours.
How We Work
We move quietly, blending in so you barely notice us. That’s how we catch the candid wedding moments - the teary hugs, the random jokes, the way your dad makes adrak waali chai (ginger tea) before the madness starts. We’re not here to direct your day, just to document it as it happens.
What You Get
- Photos: All about unscripted wedding photography. We love black & white shots for their timeless vibe, and sometimes we shoot on analog film for that old-school feel.
- Films: Our narrative-driven wedding films aren’t just highlight reels. We use real wedding day audio - vows, laughter, even the awkward silences - to bring you right back to those moments.
Our Promise
We only take on a handful of weddings each year. That means we’re all in, every time. We get to know you, your people, and what matters most so we can tell your story honestly.
The Stuff We Love
Haldi masti, baraat madness, pheras, Anand Karaj hymns, vidaai tears, or even wild adventures like hopping on the London Tube in wedding gear - we’re here for it all. If it’s real, it’s worth capturing.
Meet your Expert
Sam & Ekta
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My Story
Hey, we’re Sam & Ekta. Picked up the camera after a workshop ages ago, and never really put it down. We get swept up in the moment - sometimes even tearing up behind the scenes. For us, it’s not about posing people, it’s about catching the real magic. We love working with couples who do things their own way, and we try to help them see how beautiful their story really is.
My Work
Documentary Wedding Photography & Films - We shoot both photos and films, using digital and analog film. Your story, as it unfolds.
One wedding at a time - We only take a dozen weddings a year, so we’re fully present with you and your family.
Unposed, real moments - We look for candid wedding moments - hugs, tears, jokes, the stuff that really happens.
Connection matters - We become friends with couples who value honest, intimate wedding films and real moments.