Where emotion meets elegance—and every frame tells a story.
There’s something magical about Kolkata weddings. From the scent of shiuli phool, the sound of shankh, to the bride’s first glance from behind the veil— every second deserves to be framed . But what really goes into capturing all this beauty?
In this exclusive peek behind the lens, we’ll walk you through a real wedding shoot in Kolkata—chaotic, colorful, heartfelt, and oh-so-photogenic.
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Wedding Photography in Kolkata
The Wedding Day: Lights, Camera, Emotions!
The Venue: North Kolkata Heritage House
Our couple, Poulomi & Arnab, picked a 150-year-old heritage home in North Kolkata for their big day. Think vintage charm, classic alpona designs, and mustard-colored walls glowing under fairy lights.
Pro Tip: Locations with character automatically elevate your wedding album.
The Golden Hour Preps
Before the rituals, we captured:
– The bride getting ready—sindoor box, mirror shots, and her mother’s teary smile
– Groom’s candid chill zone with cousins teasing him
– Macro shots of the sholar mukut, bangles, and wedding invite flatlays
Light tip: We used natural daylight + soft diffusers for that cinematic glow.
Candid Chaos Begins
What makes BTS photography so powerful?
– Capturing real moments — bride laughing mid-makeup, dad hiding a tear, the dog running off with a flower garland!
– Telling the whole story, not just the staged version
Our team split up:
– One photographer for rituals
– One for family reactions
– One floating candid ninja 🥷 for those blink-and-miss smiles
Baraat Meets Dhunuchi Naach
When Arnab arrived, the entire para was vibing! We shot in:
– Wide angles for crowd energy
– Slow-motion reels for Insta
– Drone shots (yes, over the Howrah sky!)
Tip: Always inform the venue and neighbors before flying drones.
Couple Portraits Post-Phera
While the families dined, we stole the couple away for their first portraits as husband and wife.
Frame it:
– Under fairy lights on the rooftop
– Silhouettes against the city skyline
– Black and white intimate moment in the corridor
Result? Pinterest-worthy pics + heartfelt frames.
Lessons Learned from a Real Kolkata Wedding Shoot
What Worked:
– Familiarity with Bengali customs = never missing a ritual
– Having 3 shooters (rituals, candids, creative)
– Keeping family members in the loop = smooth schedule
Challenges:
– Sudden rain! (We always carry umbrellas & waterproof camera gear)
– Unpredictable guest flow — solved with crowd control from our coordinator
FAQ – Real Questions from Real Couples
Q: How long do you shoot on the wedding day?
A: Typically 10–14 hours. From morning haldi to late-night vidai. We shoot till the last tear or laugh is captured.
Q: What makes Bengali weddings unique to shoot?
A: Rituals like shubho drishti, mala bodol, and aiburobhaat are so expressive! The colors, the emotions—they’re a photographer’s dream.
Q: How many photos do we get from one wedding day?
A: Usually around 500–800 edited images, plus reels and teaser videos.
Q: Do you shoot raw emotional moments too?
A: That’s our specialty. Staged photos are great, but it’s the real feels that make the album legendary.
Q: Can we include a “Behind-the-Scenes” reel in our package?
A: Absolutely. It’s a trending add-on and makes for great IG content.