Question 1

Everything’s fine but what do you do?

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Good question. We are a team of passionate photographers and cinematographers who specialize in artistic and candid wedding photography and cinematography. We have no airs about us and have kept ourselves totally flexible to meet your needs as we feel that you should be happy when you hire us because good pictures come when you are happy, don’t they? So if you are tired of standard monotonous pictures, boring bride and groom shots, standard lighting for everything and yes the same poses in everyone’s albums you saw, then give us a call and we promise that we will get you pictures that you will love to see again and again for years to come.

Question 2

Where is your office/studio?

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We have offices in Rajkot, Gujarat but are available for shoots across the globe.
To see our office addresses, click here.

Question 3

Which cameras/equipments do you use?

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We use Canon 1DX Mark-iii and 5D mark IIIs, 5Ds, Fujifilm Xt-3  throughout for candid photography as well as cinematography. Apart from that we use Ronin mx gimbals, sliders, go pros, phantom 4 pro drones, wireless radio triggers, filters, studio lights and of course the best in class lenses such as 14 mm f/2.8 II USM, 24 mm f/2.8 USM, 16-35 f/2.8 USM, 24-70 mm f/2.8 USM, 70-200 mm f/2.8 IS USM, 100 mm f/2.8 macro, 50 mm f/1.4 USM, 35 mm f/1.4 USM, 24-105 f/4L IS USM among others. But an old saying remains true, it’s the photographer, not the camera.

Question 4

What about artistic wedding cinematography/candid cinematography?

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It is a unique kind of wedding cinematography-full length wedding feature films with song and dance sequences presented in a CINEMA style. A “LARGER THAN LIFE” magnified imagery extravaganza with interviews of the bride and groom sharing their future aspirations with each other; father, mother, siblings and friends talking about their past memorable moments with the bride and the groom, shot beautifully and presented in a manner which only pushes you to watch it again and again.

Question 5

Sounds interesting but how to go about it? Please also tell me about the overall process.

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That’s the easiest part, just browse through our pictures and videos and then click here to contact us and we will take it up from there. Find this all confusing? Never mind, give us a call at 80005 77770 and let’s talk.

Question 6

The process:

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You email, call and convey or fill the form and send us your requirements. We work out a proposal and mail it across to you.
You go through the proposal and finalize.
We share a contract with you with all the details and deliverables, timelines and payment terms. You pay the advance and the dates are blocked.
About a month before the wedding, we share a questionnaire with you and start the storyboarding process. We understand your references, your preferences, your functions, your music taste and just about everything about you so that we know what exactly we have to shoot and deliver.
On the day of your shoot, we arrive and carry on the shoot.

Question 7

How much do you charge?

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Our rates are totally flexible and depend on your photography requirements. We charge by day basis. However,  just to give you some idea, the rates starting at Rs 65 000 (inclusive of premium photo albums) vary according to the number of photographers you need, the kind of work you desire, duration of your event and the number of teams required. The cinematography service charges start at Rs 85 000.
At any point, it would be best to give us a call and share your questions as the charges cannot be shared upfront here without us knowing your requirements, the duration of the events, number of guests, lights and of course travel if any. We would be glad to help you.
You can call us at 080005 77770.

Question 8

How do you calculate your work hours?

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Our work hours start from the time we reach your venue and end at the time we leave. We do count whatever hours we are asked to wait in between even if we are not shooting. This rule has been made because we want to take each assignment in a dedicated fashion and hence be focused throughout the event. And if we are working, we need to get paid – right?

Question 9

How much advance do I need to pay and how?

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When it comes to payment, we are very particular because we feel that it’s our right to get paid when we have worked so hard. No over demands – right?
50% of the confirmed amount is what we charge when you book us. You can pay us using any mode of payment you are comfortable with. Do remember that the booking is confirmed only once we get the money in our account. The remaining 50% is payable on the day of shoot.
Please remember that we will start editing your photos and videos only when we have realized 100% payment. Any delivery timeline given to you will therefore get extended if there is a delay in payment.

Question 10

What is your travel/accommodation policy?

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For some of the locations we do not charge for our travel and we generally do the bookings ourselves. This means that any travel from our city to your nearest airport is at times covered by us (please check with us for travel charges for your location while making your bookings). All other local travel has to be arranged or borne by you. We also need accommodation if we are staying overnights and that has to be arranged by the client. However, we place no special requests for accommodation and you can host us wherever you are hosting your other guests.

Question 11

When and how will I receive my wedding photos/videos?

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Your final photos/videos would be made available to you in DVDs by courier, generally within 8 to 12 weeks of your event. However, do check on the timeline given to you in your confirmation email as delivery timelines may vary.
Alternatively, your photos and videos can also be delivered online via wetransfer, file mail or other file delivery services. Do check with us in case you prefer an online delivery in place of DVDs.
Upon receipt of edited pictures you would be asked to sort and select your pictures and send us a list of approved pictures which you would like to see in the final album, if you have opted for it.
Please note: We provide free delivery of the photo and video DVDs and your albums only within Indian territorial limits. Any delivery outside India will be chargeable on actuals.
Due to technological advancements, DVDs are fast becoming obsolete. Many clients also prefer the entire raw data to be handed over to them post the delivery of edited media. Keeping the technological advancements and the raw data requirement in mind, we have come up with a new policy which is as below (this policy is optional and not binding, you may still prefer an online or only DVD delivery. Please note that full resolution delivery will not be possible in online/DVD delivery):
You provide us with at least 2 blank hard drives when we arrive for the shoot.
Your entire raw data would be stored in these hard drives along with their backups.
The edited material would be stored in these hard drives as well.
Post the edits, all the hard drives would be returned to you in exclusive custom branded WeddingSopan boxes (free delivery within Indian territorial limits and delivery charges on actuals outside India). These hard drives would contain all the raw data as well as all the edited media in full resolution. Multiple drives shall ensure backup to safeguard your data from any hardware failure.

Question 12

How many photographs will I get?

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We normally provide about 150-200 edited candid photos per day of shoot (these are the carefully selected and edited photographs from the entire raw dump). There is no limit from our side on these numbers. The numbers totally depend on the contents of your function and how much we get to shoot. Just to give you some idea, in some weddings we have even delivered 700 edited candid images per 10 hours of shoot.

Question 13

What is the duration of the wedding film?

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We normally provide a wedding film of around 25 – 30 minutes duration. This is the ideal duration of a wedding film however, we can tweak the duration to your requirement so it can be shortened or lengthened as per your wish. As with photographs, there is no limit from our side on these numbers. The numbers totally depend on the contents of your function and how much we get to shoot.

Question 14

Will you help me with my traditional photography and videography requirements?

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Of course. Though we specialize in candid photography and wedding films, we do understand that a wedding album can look complete only when you have all the members covered, you have portraits of the bride and groom and all important family members and you have posed shots of all those people who ask for it (our candid photographers will take some traditional shots as well if asked for and generally we do take portraits of the couple and important family members and friends, however for extensive traditional photography needs it is always better to hire traditional photographers separately). Similarly, the video too needs a complete coverage.
Let us know if you need traditional photography and videography too and we will surely help you with that. Please note that we do not provide only traditional photography and videography but provide them if you hire our candid photography and videography services.

Question 15

Is there a need for traditional photography and videography?

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Well, the answer depends on you. We can never guarantee that all your guests will be covered in our candid images and videos. In these our focus is mainly on the bride and groom and other important family members and friends from both the sides and that is what we believe candid is all about. Years down the line, you would never want to see candid shots of random guests.
However, if you feel that the elders in the house would want to see each and every guest, the food and absolutely anything and everything related to the wedding then you should hire traditional photographers and videographers too. Just let us know and we will get them along, of course at an extra charge.

Question 16

What all do you normally cover?

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We cover all the functions on the days for which we are hired. Our scope of coverage is usually for both the sides. Apart from candid shots, we do take some portraits and traditional shots to ensure that even if you are not hiring a traditional photographer and videographer separately, you do not miss out on anything important. Please note that for extensive traditional photography and videography requirements like your wedding reception (a stage and and extensive posed group shots) you do need a separate traditional team.
In case you have multiple functions happening simultaneously at different venues and you want coverage of all of them then do let us know while making your enquiry so that we can arrange for bigger teams.

Question 17

Do you bring your own lights and what all information do you need from us?

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Candid photography and cinematography is all about pictures and videos in ambient light. Do note that flash and other light sources interfere with the true candid shots. However we do realize that the lighting cannot be perfect everywhere so we get our backups just in case there is a need.
A good product depends on a lot of factors, important ones being:
Amount of co-ordination between you and us. The more information you give us, such as your story, what all events will be happening, your plans, number of guests etc. the better your products will be.
A point of contact on your function days so that we know who all are important people to shoot and what all to shoot.
Your preference in terms of your likings and dis likings. Share with us references (pictures and videos) from all across the web so that we know what all you like. This will help us in designing your shoot.
A list of your and your partner’s favorite songs so that we get to understand your music taste in terms of what beats you like. Your edits will then be modelled accordingly.

Question 18

Do you only shoot weddings?

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95% of the time our answer is yes. However, when we get time from weddings we do shoot corporate films, documentaries, birthday parties, house parties etc. Contact us to find out if we are available.

Question 19

What is your data policy and how do you accommodate request for changes on your products?

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At WeddingSopan, we strive hard to deliver your photos and videos to you as per the agreed timeline. This timeline maybe different for different customers and is communicated to our customers very clearly when they sign up for our services.
Once you receive your photos, album designs and videos, you will get 15 days to suggest changes (only 1 set of comprehensive changes will be entertained), if any. If we do not receive any changes by this time then we will consider that you are happy with the products (which most of the time you will be :)) and we will close the project from our side. We maintain your raw data and processed data for 8 weeks from the date of delivery of the processed work. Post that, due to space constraints, we flush out our data servers to give space to newer projects.
In case of wedding albums, if we do not receive any request for changes (please note that by default you get 1 set of changes free of cost) within 15 days then we assume the design to be as per your requirement and hence send it for print. Please note that once the design has been sent for print, no changes can be incorporated. The printing will happen only after the full payment has been realized.
For our clients who have been promised photo albums with their photography package, please note that if we do not receive the shortlisted images within 15 days from the day you receive the edited images, we will not be able to process the albums.
Will WeddingSopan publish my pictures and films online?
All the work we do is copyrighted by WeddingSopan and we reserve the rights to publish it or use it for any type of promotions or any contests we enter into. But we do understand the personal angle of the media we deal in and never ever create a situation where the client’s privacy is at stake.
Please note that all the media which you may receive from our side is copyrighted by WeddingSopan. The pictures and videos are definitely yours but only for noncommercial usage.

Question 20

What is candid photography?

Accepted Answer

Often in wedding ceremonies, the most beautiful of emotions are the glances exchanged between the couple, the joyous laughs of the friends, the appreciating looks on the guests’ faces, the anxiety on the bride’s face, the tearful eyes of the mother, the brother running the errands and attending to the guests.
These precious moments are best captured without the knowledge of the subject- in its true naturalness.
A skillful candid photographer ensures that these lifetime moments are woven into the wedding tale for these are the truly charming moods you would reflect on for many years to come.

Question 21

What is documentary wedding photography?

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Weddings are the most awaited events in a person’s life. The enormous amount of time, effort and money spent in planning these grand events require that the family savors each and every moment that happens on the day.
Documentary photography is all about weaving the entire day’s sequence of emotions into a real life like story which will serve as your masterpiece forever.

Question 22

What is fashion style wedding photography?

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This style focuses on recreating the glamour of magazines by making the couple pose in the most beautiful of backgrounds, using unique camera lighting and a host of other special effects. These photos are attention grabbing and do full justice to the regal tastes of some couples.

Question 23

What is traditional wedding photography?

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This photography style is best described by the staged formal shots of the bride and groom with all their loved ones. These are pre-planned shots and require lots of direction from the photographer who like a coordinator assists and guides the subjects to pose in their best of postures and expressions for that perfect picture.

Question 24

What is a photo booth?

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This style is essentially about capturing all the thrill and excitement behind the curtains with beautiful yet funny props against which pictures are clicked.
For all those people who feel shy in getting clicked in public, this is the place where you can be free of all inhibitions and get your picture perfect moment captured and treasure it for life.
Photo booths can be set up in a variety of settings like weddings, parties, corporate events providing tremendous opportunities for companies to promote themselves and to people to preserve some special photos.
For this service we send our specially trained photographers and the complete set up right from the photo booth to lights and printers so that you can hand over the photographs to your guests instantly. Please note that this is an additional service and is available on request and is chargeable.

Question 25

What is a Facebook showcase?

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Sharing and connecting comes naturally to the human race.
With the growing popularity of social networking, Facebook has gained a new relevance in our lives. It acts as a medium to connect and share one’s life’s most precious of moments with one’s dear ones.
Facebook showcase thus acts as a platform for our lovely wedded couples and their families to share their special moments with their friends, kith and kin. It is an artistic collection of all the moments of your most special occasion which you can’t wait to share with your loved ones. Do ask us if you need a Facebook showcase for your wedding.

Question 26

What is a Highlight Reel video?

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In a plethora of short video options available in the market, highlight video and trailer are the most popular ones. A highlight video is a collection of the best shots of your wedding put together nicely in a timeline and properly edited to give you a glimpse of your wedding. A trailer on the other hand is a sneak peek into your full wedding film. It has a story line of its own and its purpose is to entice you to watch the full film.
We also give time slice videos, special bridal cuts and selfies. Do let us know which one you would be interested in.

Question 27

Do I get the raw footage of my wedding?

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As a company policy we do not give the raw footages but in certain special cases we do pass on the entire raw footage. Do note that the raw footage will be given only after the processed version has been delivered. You will need to furnish a hard drive and we can then transfer the raw footage to you.

Question 28

Why shouldn’t I just pick a wedding photographer myself?

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Most wedding photographers’ showcase only their best works which they would want you to evaluate them on.
But the quality of a brilliant photographer lies in the ability to deliver great shots consistently. We gauge the skills and talent of our photographer based on their consistency and attitude. We ensure high satisfaction guarantee and quality by making our talented pool of photographers undergo our own quality certification module so that what you get from WeddingSopan' photographers is a complete package of consistent great photo quality, technical skillfulness, and an amiable personality.
Besides that we provide all your photographs online to you in your own gallery and process them maintaining the highest quality standards while retaining the art in them at the same time and above all we stand for our name which means that you get back up photographers in case something goes wrong and you have the trust of a brand name to hand over your most important day to.

Question 29

Will you edit or process the photos?

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We exist to create beautiful timeless pictures for our clients. Nothing would make us happier than fulfilling any photographic needs of our customers.
Though all your photographs will be processed at our labs, we would still be more than happy to honor your special photographic needs.
In fact, we take great care in carrying out digital re-touching on a copy of the originals so that your originals remain unaltered.

Question 30

Do you shoot in HD?

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Yes.

Question 31

Will you shoot my bridal party or any guests at my reception who want to be on camera?

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We would be more than happy to capture and interview any of your guests during the event.

Question 32

Can you guarantee that I’ll have coverage on my wedding day?

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Unlike other photography service providers, our USP is the strong back-up of a talented pool of photographers.
In cases of unforeseen events, we assure you a backup of an equally good photographer who would do full justice to the most important day of your life

Question 33

What if I don’t feel comfortable on camera?

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All WeddingSopan photographers are adept at capturing the most subtle and priceless moments in a completely unobtrusive manner.
We will capture the different moods and emotions during your events without bothering or influencing anybody, and create a beautiful last-lasting memory.

Question 34

Once I appoint WeddingSopan, what are the next steps?"

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Sit back and relax! You have hired the best company for photography and cinematography in India.
As your wedding date approaches, we will connect with you to understand the wedding itinerary, expectations and of course your story in detail so that we can shoot what you want and give to you the best we can.

Question 35

How is WeddingSopan different from other photography companies?

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Although we do not boast about it, but WeddingSopan can easily be considered as one of the most technologically advanced photography companies in India.
Once we are done with the post production of your photographs and videos, you can see all your images and videos there. You can select the ones you want in your album in few clicks and share them very easily with us. What more, you can even drag and drop and rearrange the photographs in the sequence you want in your album. We will pick it up the way you want us to!
An artistic bent of mind, eye for photography, strong technological backing and a brilliant customer service puts us in a different league.

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