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Indian wedding photography and film · Serving Melbourne

Indian Wedding Photographer & Videographer in Melbourne

Gujarati, Hindu, Sikh and Muslim weddings, told with care

An Indian wedding is rarely one day. You might have a mehndi, a haldi, a sangeet or garba, the baraat, the ceremony and a late reception, often at a few different venues with hundreds of guests. J Y Productions photographs and films Indian weddings across Melbourne. We know the order of the day, we respect the rituals, and we keep out of the way when it counts.

We have worked weddings, community festivals and big cultural events since 2018, from our base in Beaconsfield in South-East Melbourne. We speak English, Hindi and Gujarati, so we can chat with your parents, grandparents and priest as easily as with you.

Simple hourly pricing

Indian weddings are all different, so fixed packages rarely fit. You book only the functions you need.

  • Photography: $135 per hour (4-hour minimum)
  • Photo + video: $255 per hour, stills and film together, drone coverage included
  • Second shooter: $125 per hour. Handy for big guest lists, or getting ready at two homes.
  • Albums: from $700, designed with you
  • Pre-wedding shoot: $1,150 (see pre-wedding)

Full details are on our wedding photography and videography page.

Gujarati wedding photography

Gujarati weddings are loud, colourful and full of fun. There is the pithi, the mandvo mahurat, then nights of garba and raas. Garba moves fast and is often lit with coloured lights, so we plan our lighting and positions ahead and keep shooting while everyone dances. On the wedding day we photograph the jaan arriving, the bride’s family hiding the groom’s shoes, the kanyadaan and the pheras around the sacred fire. We speak Gujarati, so the elders can tell us who needs to be in each family photo, and the group shots move along without fuss.

Hindu wedding photography

Hindu ceremonies change with the region and the family, so we start by asking how yours will run. We cover the haldi, mehndi and sangeet, the baraat with the dhol and dancing, the jaimala, and the ceremony itself, including the saat phere, sindoor and mangalsutra. The time is often set by a muhurat, so we build our plan around it and get in position before the priest starts. We always follow the priest’s advice on where to stand.

Sikh and Punjabi wedding photography

A Sikh wedding is built around the Anand Karaj at the gurdwara, where the couple walk the four laavan around the Guru Granth Sahib. We work quietly, follow the gurdwara committee’s rules on photography and head coverings, and don’t use flash during the ceremony. Around it, we photograph the lively jaggo, the chooda and kaleera, the milni when the families meet, and the emotional doli.

You can see how it all comes together in our Sikh Punjabi wedding story for Jatin and Aman. We did photo, video and live streaming across a multi-day celebration.

Muslim wedding photography

For Muslim weddings we photograph the mehndi, the nikah and the walima. Your family and the imam guide us on what is appropriate. Many families like separate coverage for the men’s and women’s areas, or want some moments kept private. Just tell us and we will plan the team to suit. We can also film the nikah so relatives overseas can watch.

Other traditions and mixed weddings

We also love fusion and multicultural weddings. Maybe you have a Hindu ceremony and a Western reception, or two families from different communities. Tell us what matters to each side and we will put together a shot list that respects both. Our planning guide for Gujarati, Sikh and Hindu weddings explains how to share your timeline with us.

Photo, film and live streaming from one team

  • Candid and traditional photos: the rituals, the emotion, and the formal family groups your parents will want.
  • Wedding films: a 3 to 4 minute highlight film with photo + video coverage, delivered within 8 weeks.
  • Live streaming: so grandparents and relatives in India, the UK or anywhere else can watch live.
  • Drone coverage: included with wedding packages.
  • A team for big days: up to 5 photographers and videographers for large functions.
  • Galleries: your full gallery within 14 days.

We are used to big crowds. We were the official photography, video and live-streaming partner for Sonu Nigam at Rod Laver Arena. We have also covered community events like Janmashtami and Bhajan Clubbing at Melbourne Town Hall.

How we plan your wedding coverage

  1. Enquiry and call: tell us your dates, venues and functions. We will talk through your family’s customs, the muhurat and any rules at the temple, gurdwara or mosque.
  2. Timeline and shot list: send us even a rough timeline. We will suggest how many hours each function needs, whether a second shooter or videographer makes sense, and when to fit in couple portraits without missing any rituals.
  3. Family groups: send us a list of the family photos that matter most. Groups at Indian weddings can be big, so a list (and a cousin who knows everyone) keeps things quick.
  4. On the day: we arrive early, check the light and our positions, and stay quiet during the ceremony. We follow your priest or elders throughout.
  5. After the wedding: your gallery arrives within 14 days, the film follows, and we can design an album with you.

Covering all of Melbourne

We are based at 28 Wattle Crescent, Beaconsfield VIC 3807, and often work in Berwick, Narre Warren, Cranbourne, Pakenham, Dandenong and the Melbourne CBD. We also travel around Melbourne and Australia. See every area on Locations We Cover, or browse the wedding gallery.

Call or email us

Tell us your dates, venues and which functions you want covered, and we will put a plan together. Call +61 435 222 666, email Hello@jyproductions.com.au or send an enquiry.

Indian wedding questions

Yes. Everything is priced by the hour, so you can book each function separately or together.
Yes. We photograph many traditions. Before the day we always ask about your family’s customs, and we follow the guidance of your priest, imam or gurdwara committee.
Yes. We speak English, Hindi and Gujarati.
Yes. We offer live streaming along with photography and video.
Yes. Drone coverage is included in the wedding packages.
We suggest 9 to 12 months ahead, especially for popular wedding months.
A 10% non-refundable retainer holds your date. The balance is due on or before the shoot.
Yes, at $125 per hour. It suits big guest lists and getting-ready coverage at two homes.

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Tell me about your event and I will reply within 24 hours. You can also call or WhatsApp +61 435 222 666.

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