THE NEW WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY PLAYBOOK

India's top wedding photographers share what's changed when it comes to wedding shoots, what modern couples want, and what couples should remember when the camera rolls

- Naman Verma, Head, Naman Verma Photography Shrey Bhagat, Founder, Raabta Studios Siddharth Sharma, Founder, House On The Clouds Joseph Radhik, Creative Head, Stories by Joseph Radhik Shruti Khanna & Jayant Chhabra, Co-Founders, Cupcake Productions

Naman Verma, Head, Naman Verma Photography

MEMORIES ARE FOREVER

Couples today are reclaiming their wedding stories, choosing emotion over perfection. “They're asking deeper questions,” says Verma. “What feels true to us? What do we want to remember when we're 70?” The focus is shifting to intimacy and meaning over a loud spectacle.

THE PORTRAIT NOBODY NEEDS TO POSE FOR Verma urges couples not to worry about posing for the right picture. “The best portraits happen when you stop performing,” he says. “Think of it as a quiet moment in the middle of chaos—just the two of you.”

Shrey Bhagat, Founder, Raabta Studios

FORGET ABOUT PERFECTION Instead of staging shots, Bhagat focuses on quiet observation and tuning into each couple’s unique energy. “It’s less about directing and more about letting stories unfold naturally,” he says.