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Candid vs traditional wedding photography: do you need both?

18 October 2026 · Sindhu Studio

Candid photo of a bride smiling over her shoulder

It's the question we hear most: "Do we really need a candid photographer?" Here's the honest answer.

Traditional photography

The traditional photographer makes sure nothing is missed: every ritual of the pheras, every relative on stage, every group photo the elders will ask for. These are the photos that fill your album and get framed in the drawing room.

Candid photography

The candid photographer works differently. Standing back with long lenses, they wait for moments nobody poses for: your mother's face at the vidaai, your friends at the baraat, a glance during the varmala.

Why most families want both

Traditional coverage gives you completeness. Candid gives you emotion. In a Haryanvi wedding with hundreds of guests, one photographer simply can't do both at once.

What's included with us

  • Gold, Platinum, Diamond and Prime include candid photography on the wedding day.
  • Exclusive includes candid at every function.
  • For Silver, or for extra days like haldi and mehendi, add candid for ₹11,999 per day.

See it side by side on our package comparison, or try the 20-second package finder.