The Essentials Collection
Photography & Videography for Life’s Everyday Celebrations
Birthdays. Family Events. At-Home Celebrations — Captured with Heart.
Not every celebration calls for a full production—and that’s exactly where Essentials shines. Perfect for intimate gatherings like anniversary parties, vow renewals, milestone birthdays, or relaxed backyard get-togethers, this collection captures your celebration with care and clarity.
No fuss, no stress—just honest memories you’ll want to revisit for years to come.
What’s Possible with Essentials
For life’s smaller-scale but deeply meaningful moments, the Essentials Collection offers beautiful, story-driven coverage designed for simplicity, connection, and ease.
What’s Inside the Essentials Collection
The Essentials Collection is designed for life’s meaningful moments—whether it’s a birthday party (kids, teens, or adults), a backyard family gathering, a cultural or religious milestone, an anniversary or vow renewal, a baby shower, or a surprise celebration with the people you love most.
Every booking includes a 4-hour minimum so your story is captured in a way that feels complete, not rushed. You’ll receive:
Professional photo coverage by a Raj Photo Video team member
The option to add video coverage with our efficient dual-role operator (photo + video)
An edited online gallery for easy viewing, downloading, and sharing
All edited images plus raw files for keepsake
Optional printed albums and InstantEditAI credits for quick enhancements
Fast, reliable turnaround so you can relive and share your celebration with ease
Packages typically start at $750, with flexible add-ons to keep things simple and stress-free.
But the real magic is in the customization.
Every celebration is unique—so is every Essentials package.
Want a mix of posed portraits and natural moments? Both photo and video without the cost of two separate teams? An album you can flip through for years to come?
We’ll help you create the perfect coverage for your event while keeping the process simple and stress-free.
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Keeping the Moments That Matter Most
Whether it’s a backyard full of balloons or a quiet toast with your closest family, these moments are part of your story.
The Essentials Collection makes sure they’re preserved—beautifully, authentically, and with the same heart we bring to every celebration.
Simple, Personal, and Centered on You
No two family gatherings or intimate celebrations look the same, because no two stories are the same.
We keep the process simple and stress-free, tailoring coverage to reflect your traditions, the people who matter most, and the way you love to celebrate.
Always present, but never in the way—capturing genuine expressions, natural connections, and the little details that make your smaller-scale moments unforgettable.
Our Signature Work
From once-in-a-lifetime weddings to meaningful milestone events, we’ve had the privilege of documenting celebrations that matter. Explore some of our favorite moments — timeless highlights from the stories we’ve had the honor to preserve.
What Makes Essential... Essential
Some of life’s most meaningful stories aren’t set in ballrooms or banquet halls.
They unfold at home. In familiar spaces. With the people who know you best.
We work in the background so you can stay in the moment—capturing real expressions, interactions, and details without turning your celebration into a production. The process is simple, the coverage is unobtrusive, and the results are everything you’ll want to remember.
For many events, one skilled professional can capture both photos and video, so you get beautiful results without a large team or complicated setup.
Choose Your Coverage
The Essentials Collection is designed to fit the scale of your celebration—keeping things simple, personal, and focused on what matters most.
Still photo coverage of your celebration.
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One photographer captures the smiles, details, and genuine moments that make your event special.
Includes: - One associate photographer
- Up to 6 consecutive hours of coverage
- Edited, high-resolution digital images
- Private cloud delivery for easy viewing and sharing
- Raw files upon request
- Guest of Honor photoshoot and family portraits
Video coverage of your event.
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Our videographer records the moments, energy, and interactions that define your celebration.
Includes: - One associate videographer
- Up to 6 consecutive hours of coverage
- Highlight and full-length videos
- Private cloud delivery for easy viewing and sharing
- Raw files on request
Two specialists. One seamless story.
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A photographer and videographer work together to capture every moment beautifully.
Includes: - Everything in the Photography plan
- Everything in the Videography plan
- Coordinated photo and video coverage
- Edited photo gallery and highlight films
- Ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, and milestone events
Photo and video by one professional.
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Ideal for smaller events or simple setups when you want both formats without a full team.
Includes: - One dual-role shooter
- Up to 6 consecutive hours of coverage
- Edited photos and event videos
- Private online gallery
Need a Custom Package?
Every celebration is different. We’ll help you create the right mix of photo, video, and coverage time to fit your event perfectly.
Still photo coverage of your celebration.
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One photographer captures the smiles, details, and genuine moments that make your event special.
Includes: - One associate photographer
- Up to 6 consecutive hours of coverage
- Edited, high-resolution digital images
- Private cloud delivery for easy viewing and sharing
- Raw files upon request
- Guest of Honor photoshoot and family portraits
Video coverage of your event.
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Our videographer records the moments, energy, and interactions that define your celebration.
Includes: - One associate videographer
- Up to 6 consecutive hours of coverage
- Highlight and full-length videos
- Private cloud delivery for easy viewing and sharing
- Raw files on request
Two specialists. One seamless story.
-
A photographer and videographer work together to capture every moment beautifully.
Includes: - Everything in the Photography plan
- Everything in the Videography plan
- Coordinated photo and video coverage
- Edited photo gallery and highlight films
- Ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, and milestone events
Photo and video by one professional.
-
Ideal for smaller events or simple setups when you want both formats without a full team.
Includes: - One dual-role shooter
- Up to 6 consecutive hours of coverage
- Edited photos and event videos
- Private online gallery
Need a Custom Package?
Every celebration is different. We’ll help you create the right mix of photo, video, and coverage time to fit your event perfectly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Every photography package includes:
- All the best images from your celebration – We deliver approximately 50% of what we shoot (no arbitrary limits). A typical 12-hour wedding may yield 700-900 edited images, while a 20-hour multi-day event may yield 1,200-2,000 images. Quality over quantity—every image we deliver meets our professional standards.
- Professional color correction and artistic editing
- True-to-life color representation (we don’t over-filter South Asian weddings)
- Private online gallery with download access
- High-resolution files with full personal use rights
- Images delivered within 2 weeks
Want more edited photos? We provide all clients with InstantEditAI credits—our self-service editing platform. If you have additional photos you’d like edited or post-produced, upload them to InstantEditAI and we’ll process them with our signature editing style.
Basic Videography packages include:
- Documentary-style highlight film (5-8 minutes) – Simple, clean cuts showcasing your day
- Full ceremony video (one continuous video, uncut)
- Full reception video (one continuous video) – Videos delivered within 6-8 weeks (varies by season)
Premium Cinematography packages include:
- Cinematic storytelling highlight film with narrative arc, music scoring, and artistic editing
- Chaptered ceremony and reception videos
- Professional segments for vows, speeches, first dance, cake cutting, etc.
- Professional audio recording with wireless lapel mics for crystal-clear vows and toasts
- Drone footage (Multi-Angle and Hollywood tiers) – Videos delivered within 6-8 weeks (varies by season)
Premium packages may also include:
- Multiple photographers/videographers (you choose via package builder)
- Engagement session ($750 add-on: 2-hour shoot, 50-75 edited images)
- Parent albums ($450 each: 12×12 hardcover, 15 spreads)
- Couple album ($450: 12×12 leather, 25 spreads)
Also asked as: What do I get with my wedding package? How many photos will I receive? Difference between videography and cinematography?
Cancellation: Deposit is non-refundable if you cancel your wedding (compensates for turning away other clients).
Rescheduling: We’ll work with you to move your date if available. One complimentary date change included within 12 months. Additional changes may incur administrative fees.
Force Majeure: In extreme circumstances (severe weather, emergencies), we’ll collaborate to find solutions. Our family-based team structure provides flexibility most studios can’t match.
Also asked as: Can I change my wedding date? Refund policy? What if I need to reschedule?
Photography Delivery:
- Private online gallery with download access for all high-resolution images
- Share link with family and friends worldwide
- Mobile-friendly viewing
- Google Drive delivery option available
- Gallery active for 3 months (download immediately; extended cloud storage subscription available)
Videography Delivery:
- Basic Video packages: MP4 files delivered via Google Drive
- Cinematography packages: Private online streaming (Vimeo) plus Google Drive download – 4K high-resolution files – Optional: Hard drive mailback ($100)
Full ownership: You receive complete rights to all photos and videos (see copyright question below for details).
File Backups: We retain your files for 6 months after delivery. After that, archival storage available via cloud subscription ($100/year).
Also asked as: How will you send my photos? Can I download all photos? Video file delivery? Hard drive delivery
Choose from preset packages or customize your timeline:
- Ceremony Only: 6 hours – Essential ceremony coverage
- Wedding Day (Ceremony + Reception): 12 hours – Prep through dancing
- Wedding Day + One Pre-Event: 16 hours – Sangeet/Mehndi + full wedding day
- Multi-Day Indian Wedding: 20 hours – Complete coverage across multiple events
Add individual events à la carte: Pithi, Mehndi, Sangeet, Ceremony, Reception, or other cultural celebrations.
Customize your coverage at build.rajphotovideo.com.
Also asked as: How long should I book my photographer? Do I need 12 hours of coverage? Multi-day wedding photography packages
We offer engagement sessions in our Luxe Collection
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