How much does wedding photography cost?
What is the price of wedding photography in Nepal?
The most wonderful moment in life is getting married. Every bride, every groom, and their families look forward to their wedding. In a marriage, every detail is significant. The latest techniques for preserving every second of the wedding ceremony for posterity are photography and videography.
It's not like recording weddings on film; taking pictures wasn't done before. But now, it's used more extensively and in novel ways.
In Nepal right now, wedding photography is becoming more popular. According to wedding photographer Bikram Nupane, there is a trend that good photography should be present at weddings even when there isn't much else. As soon as the wedding date is set, it is normal to hire a skilled wedding photographer.
According to photographer Bikram, the custom of having three picture and video shoots—a pre-wedding shot, a post-wedding shoot, and a wedding day session—is becoming more widespread.In modern wedding photography, the bride and groom are the only subjects of the pictures and movies. According to him, rather than having picture shoots that showcase family celebrations, art, and culture, the trend is to use the bride and husband as models.Prepare the bride and husband for wedding photographs.
The bride and groom should choose a skilled photographer for their wedding as soon as the date is set. Due to the high number of weddings in Nepal, there can be a shortage of photographers. Newpane advises you to book as soon as possible because of this.You must select a location if you want to take pre- and post-wedding images there. They claim that if a suitable location is selected for the photo and video session, the photo and video will follow suit and turn out well.
You shouldn't rely solely on the photographer. The bride and groom have little experience in modeling or photography. Neupane advises learning some stances that work for you by browsing through photographs of foreigners and Nepalis on the internet rather than relying on the photographer to teach you the poses.
Before choosing a dress, the bride and groom should consult. You should bring an extra dress if you want to snap pictures wearing several outfits. According to Nupane, you should also bring flowers, umbrellas, balloons, and other objects with you if you want the picture to be a little more romantic. The bride and groom should be ready to have pictures taken that reflect their artistic and cultural heritage. He argues that through taking photos that show art, culture, and customs, "the next generation can also learn something by watching that photo video."
The bride and groom should keep in mind that any wedding ceremony that is being recorded on camera should not be missed. According to Nupane, the photographer needs help photographing everything, including swayamvar, applying sindoor, cooking lava, and hiding the shoes.Excellent wedding photography ideasThe most crucial aspect of successful wedding photography is having a photo that accurately represents the traditions and culture. Future generations will have the opportunity to view the image and discover the customs and traditions.
Some captions should also be retained on the photographs and videos. Additionally, it explains relationships, love tales, and traditions. Nupane proposes that instead of only using music and songs, the video should depict the family members' feelings.The right lighting is crucial to good photography. Therefore, you need to pay attention to what background color and lighting to utilize, as well as what color clothing to wear, in order to make the photo more appealing.Everyone wants to capture the wedded couple in a priceless photo. Therefore, it is preferable to shoot in a group if you do not want to spend time with everyone. Try to get pictures of every visitor.
According to Neupane, if a pre-wedding photoshoot is conducted, the guests can view the bride and groom's love story through a projector on the reception day. As a result, the marriage atmosphere is more enjoyable.how to distinguishThe process and format of marriage shall be uniform in a single society. Videography and photography are the same thing. However, originality can be given additional care to make it stand out. According to Newpane, if you replicate someone else's work, the result will be the same.
‘If you take a photo video that reflects your originality, it will be a little different. Now it is customary to take photographs by applying mehndi or turmeric; this is not our culture. It is our tradition to perform Nanimukhi Shraddha a day before the wedding,’ he says,'so if you prioritize your own rituals rather than copying others, the photos and videos will stand out from others.
The minimum charge for one day is Rs. 15,000 if you only want to take wedding images. The minimum fee for one day of photographing and filming is Rs. 35,000. Wedding photography is reasonably priced. According to Bikram Neupane, the price should vary depending on the experience and talent of the photographer, the number of days to shoot, and the facilities used. Up to Rs. 1,00,00,0 is the daily maximum price.
Why does a photographer charge a different price?
What should you think about to get a good photographer? What kind of photographer is needed for weddings? How do you motivate photographers to work efficiently and get quality service? If you like the article, please share the link to this article and give advice. Before entering the main topic of the article, I am also presenting a true story, which will make it easier to understand the topic presented here.
About a year ago, I went to the market with my sister to buy a scooter. My sister liked Yamaha's scooter, but I liked Telji's new electric scooter. We had a long discussion on this matter. My sister's friend also bought a Yamaha scooter, but the price was much more expensive than the Tenji. She didn't know the reasons behind her liking the scooter, but I thought that the electric scooter was right for her because her office was only 4 kilometers away from her house, and she always used to drive the scooter slowly on her way to work. It was pointless to buy an expensive scooter and spend a lot of money on it. In the end,my sister bought the Yamaha scooter, but now she says that it is better to buy the electric scooter. Which one is right? How much CC is it, and for various other reasons, the prices of scooters of similar but different models vary, and what is their first requirement? For example, it is appropriate to understand its power, oil consumption, maintenance, etc. We understand that the price varies due to such differences, so this topic is similar but slightly different. The same is true with wedding photography and videography, as we need to consider various aspects before selecting a photographer and videographer, and it needs to be handled carefully.
The minimum one-day price of wedding photography and videography ranges from Rs 15000 to Rs 100000 or more. If you are wondering why there is so much difference in price, please read it carefully, and now I will clear up this curiosity. 20 years ago, when I was doing photography and videography for one day, I used to print photos and give 200 copies of photo albums for 6,000 rupees, but now I myself take 40000 for doing this work, 50000 for some, and 60000 for others. When working in 35000, there is only normal editing of videos. Similarly, I also provide many services, such as photo printing, photo framing, video editing, video highlights, tiktok highlights, etc., for Rs. 35,000. And there are other important reasons in the market that cause a lot of difference in prices, so get the basic information about those reasons.
1-Experience
Experience makes a difference in the price of wedding photography. Experience (here I am not talking about studio photographers; by old I mean only those who have been doing wedding photography for the past 15/20 years): Photographer's experience, skill, knowledge of time, experience of wedding ceremony, etc. The ability to combine the guests and the family at what time and the ability to take photos, etc., as well as the contribution to the program, etc., also make a difference in the price. By sending them to shoot the wedding on the pretext of making it practical, they showed the parts of the important time like the wedding on Facebook and the website. Similarly, your wedding ceremony is not being used to gather experience by showing the names of experienced people. It is important to pay attention to this. You must have a direct conversation with the photographer you are hiring. These programs occur once in a lifetime and hence need to be handled carefully.
In the digital era, new technologies are introduced to the market every month. The first choice for a wedding photographer is to invest in technology.New cameras will have modified lighting, and they will come with high technology and quality. The necessity of investing in technology to compete with the market is the main choice for photographers. However, when an experienced quality photographer goes to a wedding, he arrives with at least 10 lakhs worth of goods; similarly, a cinematographer uses equipment that costs at least 8 lakhs.
3-Past production
20–25 years ago, when I and my teacher, that is, my mentor, were going to shoot a wedding video, as soon as the program was over, he would take out the VHS cassette from the video camera and give it to me. This is not the case in the current changing environment; due to the technology and the level of quality, the photos taken today can be edited in two days, while it takes a week to make a special editing design and then print it again. We have our own color lab, so it takes us less time. Another thing is that for high-quality albums, they have to be sent to India, so the average time to send them can take weeks or even months. The same is the case with videos. Those who are in a hurry to earn more will not be able to finish it on time. So, these things make a difference for photographers.
If you need more information, please contact us. If you are a photographer reading this article, do not send others to work and earn commissions. Instead, encourage your photographer friends to contact the client directly. Also, learn what you don't know and share what you do. I recommend taking the service into account by taking into account the differences in the price due to the experience, efficiency, ability, and investment of whoever is doing the photography. We are always standing in the interest of the client. If you need some more information related to weddings, do contact me at Wedding Kathmandu Pvt. Ltd. or send me a message in the mail. I will keep updating with information on new topics, so please visit the blog from time to time if you like. Do advise me if there is a mistake in the share.