Hourly Session
₹5,000 / hour
Quick, focused couple or portrait shoot
- 1 hour on location
- 1 photographer
- 1 location
- All raw photos + 25–30 selected edited photos
- Private online gallery
- Photos delivered same day
A Goa Editorial · Vol. 07
Salt, silk,
& slow
golden hours.
A complete guide to pre-wedding, couple & portrait shoots in Goa — the locations we love, how we shoot them, and packages built for real moments (not stiff poses).
Chapter 01 — The premise
Goa is not a backdrop. It’s a mood — and we shoot it that way.
For 12+ years, we’ve been packing lenses into Innovas and driving north — chasing the last hour of sun through Ashvem’s casuarinas, the black basalt at Vagator, the wet mirror sand at Mandrem after a wave pulls back. This guide is the map we wish we’d had.
Whether you’re planning a pre-wedding shoot in Goa, a quiet couple session, a portfolio for portraits, or an iPhone reel that actually looks like a film — this is how we work.
12+
Years
2,000+
Projects
3
Cities · Mumbai · Goa · Delhi
Chapter 02 — What we shoot
Six ways we work, in Goa.
01
Cinematic storytelling
Pre-Wedding
A choreographed, laid-back edit of you two — beach walks, candid laughs, one hero portrait. Full-day and half-day formats, always paced around the light.
What’s included
- Story-led shot list with hero portraits
- Drone coverage for wide beach frames
- Vertical reels included in Half-Day and above
- Colour-graded delivery + private online gallery
02
Just the two of you
Couple & Private Couple
Anniversary, honeymoon, or "no reason" — a two-hour private session at a spot you love. Quiet, tender, unposed — the kind of frames you’ll print.
What’s included
- 1–2 hour private session
- Choice of beach, villa, or heritage location
- 20–30 hero frames, retouched
- Two teaser reels (add-on)
03
One person, one story
Portrait
For your book, your brand, your birthday. Studio-quality light on a beach or in a courtyard, framed like a magazine cover — no more awkward phone selfies.
What’s included
- Editorial direction + 3 wardrobe looks
- Natural + strobe light where needed
- Retouched hero set for print and social
- Same-week teaser delivery
04
Actor, model, creator
Outdoor Portfolio
A complete portfolio in a day — three looks, two locations, curated retouching. Deliverables sized for print, casting, and Instagram.
What’s included
- Full-day, multi-location shoot
- Retouched hero set (15–20 frames)
- Vertical + horizontal crops delivered
- Studio-quality light management
05
Soft, quiet, tender
Maternity & Baby
Golden-hour maternity on Ashvem’s still water — floaty silks, held hands, one portrait you’ll frame forever. For newborns, we bring the shoot to your villa: patient, quiet, natural light only.
What’s included
- Golden-hour styling consult
- On-location wardrobe options
- At-home / villa newborn setup
- Under 2-hour comfortable sessions
Cinematic, vertical, yours.
iPhone Reel Shoot
A dedicated reel shooter armed with an iPhone Pro, gimbal & ND filters — designed to fit your feed the day of the shoot. Slow-mo, transitions, colour grade, delivered vertical-first.
In the edit
- 4–6 reels
- Same-week delivery
- Colour graded
- Available as add-on
Chapter 03 — The atlas
Four locations we return to, again and again.
Every pre-wedding shoot in Goa starts with a scout call. Here’s what we usually recommend, and why. Distances, timing, permits, and a Plan B for rain — all handled by us.
01Best for: soft, floaty pre-weddings · Sunset · Drone-friendly · Quiet & private
The quiet north
Ashvem & Mandrem
Shallow tidal pools that mirror the sky, casuarina trees, and a beach that empties by 6:30 pm. Where we shoot our softest work — light dresses, bare feet, salt in your hair.
02Best for: portraits with character · Cliff views · Sunset · Drone-friendly
Bohemian & textured
Arambol
Cliff paths, sweetwater lake, and a bazaar that looks like an editorial location scout planted it there. For couples who want the shots to feel a little lived-in, a little wild.
03Best for: bold, cinematic frames · Cliff views · Sunset · Drone-friendly
Drama & silhouette
Vagator & Chapora Fort
Black basalt at Vagator and Chapora Fort’s red laterite walls give us frames that look painted. Come here when you want silhouettes, wide skies, and shots that feel epic.
04Best for: fully private couple & maternity · Quiet & private · Golden hour · Curated set
For the introverts
Private Villa Shoots
We scout an Assagao or Anjuna Portuguese villa — chequered floors, arched doorways, a pool — and shoot the whole day there. Total privacy, wardrobe changes on tap, catering optional.
Chapter 04 — The invest
Packages & Pricing Structure
Here’s what most couples actually want to know before booking: how many hours, how many locations, how many photos (and do you get the raw files or just a curated set), and — most importantly — how long delivery actually takes.
Industry-wide, pre-wedding photo delivery typically takes 3–8 weeks, and most studios only hand over a small edited selection, never the originals. We do it differently: you get all your raw photos plus a fully edited selection, with photos delivered the same day and full video edits following in 1–2 days.
Half-Day
₹10,000 / 3–4 hrs
Most popular · Most-booked — stills, motion & aerials
- 3–4 hours coverage
- Up to 2 locations
- Photography + Cinematography + Drone shoot
- All raw photos + 60–80 selected edited photos
- 1 short reel
- Photos delivered same day, video in 1–2 days
Full-Day
₹15,000 / 6–7 hrs
The full editorial experience
- 6–7 hours coverage
- 2–3 locations
- Photography + Cinematography + Drone shoot
- All raw photos + 120+ selected edited photos
- 2–3 reels
- Outfit change support across locations
- Photos delivered same day, video in 1–2 days
Add-Ons
Want to extend or customize any package? Here’s what we offer on top of the base plans.
| Add-On | Price |
|---|---|
| Extra Photographer | ₹8,000 / day |
| Extra Videographer | ₹10,000 / day |
| Drone Cinematographer | ₹10,000 / day |
| Makeup / Hair Artist | ₹6,000 / day |
| iPhone Reel & BTS Shooter | ₹5,000 / day |
| Printed Luxury Album | ₹8,000 |
| Extra Hour Extension | ₹2,000 / hour |
| Extra Reel Edit | ₹2,000 / reel |
Add-ons can be combined with any package. Get in touch to build a custom quote for your shoot.
Note
Packages can be customized based on your preferred locations, outfit changes, and add-ons. Get in touch for a tailored quote.
Request a tailored quoteChapter 05 — The fine print
Questions, answered.
When's the best time for a pre-wedding shoot in Goa?
October to March is the sweet spot — soft light, no rain, cool sea breeze. April and early October also work if you’re fine with a warmer late-afternoon call time. We avoid the monsoon (June–September) for beach shoots, though moody villa shoots then are stunning.
How many locations can we cover in one day?
Realistically, two locations for a half-day and three for a full-day — with buffer for wardrobe changes and travel between north Goa spots. We usually pair a beach (Ashvem or Mandrem) with a cliff or fort (Vagator or Chapora) and optionally a villa or cafe.
What outfits work best for a pre-wedding shoot in Goa?
Flowy fabrics, light colours and one bolder look for contrast. We share a full styling guide once you book — including palettes that photograph well against black basalt, wet sand, and casuarina green.
How long until we get our photos and reels?
A hero teaser lands within 5 days, the full gallery in 10–14 days for hourly and half-day shoots, and up to 21 days for full-day shoots. Reels are colour-graded and delivered vertical-first so they’re feed-ready.
Do we need permits for beach or fort shoots in Goa?
For personal pre-wedding and couple sessions, permits are usually not required at public beaches. For Chapora Fort, private villas, and any commercial or drone-heavy shoot, we handle permits and clearances on your behalf.
What if it rains on our shoot day?
We build a Plan B into every itinerary — usually a Portuguese villa nearby or a covered heritage location. If the weather is unworkable, we reschedule at no extra charge within 6 months.
Chapter 06 — The next step
Ready to plan your Goa shoot?
Send us a note with your dates, vibe and a couple of Pinterest references — we’ll come back with a scout call and a tailored plan.
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