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Our packages include edited photographs, cinematic highlight films, full-length videos (as per package), reels, and optional printed albums.
As per the contract we deliver everything within 45 to 90 days after the wedding. This means the simpler deliverables like images are delivered within 35-45 days after the wedding depending on the seasonal work load specially during the peak wedding season when we could run into a backlog of 15-20 days. The highlight film and trailer usually take upto 75-95 days for the delivery. We need two basic documents from the couple for the completion of the Highlight film in time - First is their music selection (various sound tracks you want for various sections / events of the film) and second is the credits title (family names) for the opening and closing sections of the film. A delay in the submission of these documents will exponentially delay the delivery dates of the highlight film. As a thumb-rule, we expect to receive these two documents from the couple within 40-45 days after the wedding.
We believe in start to end coverage and hence, stand-alone pre-wedding shoots are not our style. We film pre-wedding shoots for clients whose weddings we have been commissioned to film. This serves as a great start to the final highlight film..
FOTO ME assists you with selecting the right locations, planning creative concepts, and suggesting styling ideas for your pre-wedding shoot. We also have a dedicated fashion coordinator who helps you with outfits, colors, and overall styling to ensure your photos look natural, polished, and beautifully aligned with your personality and story.
The film-director or the Director of Photography is your singular point of contact with FOTO ME. Also, from your side, we would love to have a singular point of contact for all wedding shoot coordination. The brides / grooms siblings or the best friends are the best people for the job.
We recommend booking FOTO ME at least 3–6 months in advance to secure your preferred dates, especially during peak wedding season. However, if your dates are flexible, we do take last-minute bookings based on availability.
We usually film with a crew of 3 cinematographers and 3 photographers (candid and event ) along with arial drone if required. The crew works as a team with different cameramen specialising on different lenses and styles including aerial and underwater filming. We don’t recommend a reduction in the size of the crew as this is likely to affect the quality of the film. This choreographed, multi-camera setup allows us to position ourselves strategically to capture ceremonies more naturally as they take place, without any hindrance.
Yes. We cover weddings across India and internationally. Travel and accommodation costs apply.
No, there are absolutely no hidden costs.All pricing details are clearly discussed and documented before sign-off. Any additional charges such as travel, extended event hours, or extra deliverables are only applicable if requested by you and always communicated in advance.
No. Please. We absolutely do not recommend it. Apart from being uneconomical, it may obstruct and tamper with our work. The advantage of a single team is that we will get clean, unobstructed visual frames without badly dressed / behaved local photographers jumping into our frames and ruining the film moments.
Yes, we can recreate reference shots or viral Instagram reels as long as they align with your location, lighting conditions, and the natural flow of your events. We’re happy to take inspiration from your ideas while ensuring the final output matches FOTO ME’s signature style and storytelling.
Everything that has been shot by us is your property. We don't hold back anything. You get all the RAW videos as well as the final videos on a 1 or 2 Terabyte Thunderbolt drive provided by you. The RAW videos are clips of the videos shot by all our cameras (They may be useful for edits later like first anniversary / 25th anniversary etc.)
Highlight films are usually uploaded on our Vimeo channel at a nominal cost. We do not release / upload the highlight films on our YouTube / Facebook page. Trailers are shorter, truncated versions and more exciting videos and hence we release them worldwide on our YouTube / Facebook page. However, the release depends on a few factors. Firstly, we do not release trailers of couples who don't want them to be shown publicly. We respect your privacy but this clause has to be specified at the time of signing the contract. Secondly, according to our agreement with social networking sites, there is a budget allocated for the release and promotion of each trailer that we put up. Details provided on request.
At FOTO Me, your memories are treated with the highest level of security. All photos and videos are backed up in multiple locations including cloud storage and secured local drives within hours of your event. We maintain redundant backups throughout the entire editing process to ensure that your data is always safe, protected, and never at risk of loss.
During a wedding shoot, the stills and the video teams should have harmony and co-ordination for the benefit of client coverage and to avoid getting into each others frames. We usually cover both together to ensure perfect synchronicity of images and film coverage but in rare cases we have accommodated an odd request to allow a photo team to work alongside for wedding coverage.
It is rare that the delivery of the film is delayed beyond 100 days. But it is possible that the director of film is unhappy with some portions of the film and requests for a revision / re-edit - in which case a delay might happen. All we can say is that it is for the benefit of the film and the client. Most great cinema blockbusters have been delayed but have turned out better due to the re-edit. So its all in good spirit. We apologise for the inconvenience (should a delay happen) but assure you that we will not release anything that we don't absolutely adore. So please be patient and give us time to work our magic.
Blu-rays and DVDs are fast going out of fashion. So much so that the latest computer systems don't even have DVD readers anymore! With everything moving online, DVD’s are obsolete and so in keeping up with the latest trend, our deliveries are done on USB drives with customised cases. Such pen drives allow you to easily share your film with your family and friends, upload it online, and make as many copies as you like. Also, the quality of film delivered on the USB is much higher than that of DVD or Blu-Ray.
One round of changes allows the couple to request minor edits after viewing the Highlight Film for the first time. This may include adding or removing a few clips, including close family members unintentionally missed by the editors, or making small adjustments to improve the overall flow. Please note that major revisions are not included in this round and may incur additional charges. Major changes include, but are not limited to: Adding entire events Changing the music track Replacing more than ten clips Modifying film titles or credits
Film editing is a tedious and creative process and we work with some of the best editors in the industry who are perfectionists and believe in the highest quality of film editing. After seeing hours and hours of footage they select the best of the best shots for the HL film and naturally all this takes time. As a thumb-rule, each minute of final edit takes about one day to finalise once the final edit begins. Rest assured, once you see your final HL film, the wait will be well worth the time.
Once the Highlight film is ready, we invite the couple over for a screening at our studio Since they are the stars of the film, we want them to see and approve of it first. Should they disapprove of any clip / footage during the first screening, we can make the edit changes and corrections (in the one round of permissible edit changes) and present the final HL film for the friends and family to see and enjoy. Nothing is delivered / released without the approval of the couple. In case of overseas clients, we deliver a low resolution version of the HL film online through data sharing sites like wetransfer.com. The couple can download the film and send us the changes at most within 72 hours. If we do not receive any changes within three days, we will assume that you approve of the film and no changes are required. We will then close your project and deliver the high resolution final rendered version of the film. Any changes after the stipulated three day period shall be charged extra.
It's difficult to determine the total number of images we will be shooting over a typical three day wedding. Approximately 3000-4500 images are expected to be shot during a typical three-day wedding. All images are given to the client in high resolution JPEG format on a 1 / 2 TB Thunderbolt drive (digital delivery) and ALL the images are colour and exposure edited. The images are shot both in candid and traditional style.
Yes we offer this service - These are referred to as "Same Day Edits" and they are a great way to showcase some of the best moments of the wedding instantly to everyone present. However, this is an expensive process (extra equipment and setups are required for an extra editor to produce this) and adds to the final cost of the package.
Yes, they can be. We are happy to feature the names of your wedding planners and key vendors in the film credits, similar to acknowledgments in a feature film. It’s a thoughtful way to recognize everyone who contributed to creating your special day.
Audio bytes are short, heartfelt interview clips recorded with the couple and their closest family members. These bytes add emotion, depth, and context to your wedding film helping us build a meaningful narrative that goes beyond visuals. They allow your story, memories, and personalities to shine through, making the film more engaging and personal.
To maintain clarity and a strong storyline, we recommend recording bytes with a limited, curated group usually the Bride, Groom, Parents, and Siblings or Best Friends (around six people). This ensures a clean, coherent edit without overcrowding the narrative or disrupting the flow of your events.
Music and songs selection are hand picked collectively by the Director, the client and the Edit team. A client co-ordinator from the studio is assigned to co-ordinate with the client for this under the guidance of the creative visualiser of the project. The film names are usually suggested either by the client or the film director and approved by both.
Absolutely. We understand that not everyone feels naturally comfortable in front of the camera. Our team provides gentle guidance with simple poses, natural movements, and subtle direction to help you relax and ease into the moment. The aim is to create a comfortable, stress-free environment where your expressions feel real, effortless, and truly reflect who you are resulting in warm, authentic photographs.
Once your package is finalized, we proceed with a simple onboarding process. Our team shares a confirmation agreement along with the event timeline, key details, and any personalized requirements you may have. A booking advance is collected to secure your dates, after which we stay in touch to plan shoots, concepts, schedules, and any creative inputs needed.