Most couples book us 9 to 14 months ahead of their wedding date, and peak dates between May and October fill quickest. That said, we always recommend reaching out as early as possible — even if you're still 18 months out — so we can hold your date while you finalize the rest of your plans. For destination weddings and multi-day South Asian celebrations, we suggest reaching out 12+ months in advance so we can coordinate travel and scouting.

We're based in Maryland and shoot weddings regularly across Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and the broader DMV area without travel fees. We also cover the entire East Coast and accept destination bookings worldwide — from the Caribbean and Europe to South Asia and the Gulf. Travel costs for destination weddings are quoted transparently based on team size, flights, and accommodation, and are usually a small fraction of your overall investment.

Yes — extensively. We've photographed and filmed Pakistani, Indian, Afghan, Bangladeshi, and Sri Lankan weddings across the DMV and abroad, along with fusion weddings that blend two cultures. Our team understands the flow of Mehndi, Sangeet, Baraat, Nikah, Pheras, and Vidaai — we know when to step in, when to step back, and which family moments are easy for outside vendors to miss. Several of our team members are bilingual, which helps coordinate with elder family members and religious officiants.

Documentary in spirit, editorial in finish. We don't believe in stiff poses or fake smiles — the best moments of your wedding day happen on their own, and our job is to notice them. That said, we do direct lightly for portraits and family formals, because we want you to look effortless rather than awkward. Our color grading is timeless and film-inspired rather than trendy, so your gallery will still feel beautiful ten years from now.

It depends on your package and the scale of your wedding. Our Essential package includes one lead photographer. The Signature includes a lead photographer plus a second shooter and a cinematographer. The Heirloom and South Asian Multi-Day packages include two photographers and two cinematographers. For larger weddings or multi-day celebrations, we scale the team accordingly — never sacrificing coverage to save costs. Every team member is hand-picked, fully trained in our style, and has shot weddings with us before.

Within 72 hours of your wedding, you'll receive a sneak peek — a small set of beautifully edited highlight images so you have something to share immediately. Your full edited gallery is delivered within 6 to 10 weeks depending on your package, hosted on a private online platform with full download rights and print release. Cinematic films follow shortly after — typically 8 to 12 weeks. If you've ordered an heirloom album, design proofs come after your gallery delivery, with final printing and shipping taking an additional 4 to 6 weeks.

Yes. Every package includes full personal print rights to your images — you can print them anywhere, share them freely with family, and use them on personal social media without restriction. We retain copyright only for portfolio and marketing use, which we always discuss with you in advance. For brides who prefer their wedding remain entirely private, we offer a confidentiality option upon request.

Engagement sessions are included in our Signature, Heirloom, and South Asian packages, and available as an add-on to The Essential. They're more than save-the-date photos — they're a rehearsal. We get to know how you move together, what light you photograph best in, and which kind of direction feels natural to you. By the time your wedding day arrives, the camera will feel like a friend in the room. The difference in your wedding photos is unmistakable.