💸 How Much Does Wedding Photography Gear Cost in India (2025)?

A Joyful Breakdown for Aspiring Photographers, Curious Couples & Slightly Panicked Parents 😅

Weddings in India are GRAND. And so is the gear your friendly neighborhood wedding photographer carries — sometimes worth more than the shaadi ka budget! 🥲

Whether you’re a budding photographer wondering “Kitna kharcha hoga?”, or a bride curious about why the photographer charges more than your mehendi artist, this one’s for you.

🎒 Let’s Open the Magical Bag of a Wedding Photographer (2025 Edition)

Imagine this: You see your wedding photographer gliding across your mandap like James Bond with a camera. Smooth, focused, stylish — but behind that swag is lakhs worth of equipment held together by shoulder pain and emotional support from caffeine.

Let’s break down the gear and its approximate desi cost in INR 💰

📸 Camera Bodies (2x – because one is never enough!)

Sony A7R V – ₹3,50,000
Canon EOS R5 – ₹3,20,000
Nikon Z8 – ₹4,00,000

📝 Pro photographers always carry at least two bodies — not to show off, but because “ek fail hua toh dusra toh ho yaar!”

Average Total: ₹6,00,000 – ₹8,00,000

📷 Lenses (Prime + Zoom = Love & Drama)

24-70mm f/2.8 – ₹1,60,000
70-200mm f/2.8 – ₹2,00,000
35mm f/1.4 or 50mm f/1.2 (Prime) – ₹1,30,000
85mm f/1.4 (for dreamy bokeh) – ₹1,20,000

📝 These are the lenses that make the bride glow and the groom look hero material.

Average Total: ₹5,00,000

💡 Lighting Gear – Because Baraat Happens After Sunset

Godox AD200 Pro / AD300 Pro (x2) – ₹80,000
On-camera flash (Godox V1 / Profoto A10) – ₹60,000
Light stands, softboxes, MagMods – ₹50,000

📝 “Sir light toh chahiye warna shaadi main sab log chudail lag rahe the.” – actual client review 😬

Lighting Kit Cost: ₹1,50,000

🎥 Video Equipment – For All Those Instagram Reels

Sony FX3 / Canon R5C / Lumix S5IIX – ₹3,00,000
Gimbal (DJI RS4 Pro) – ₹80,000
Drones (DJI Mavic 3 Pro / Air 3) – ₹2,00,000
Audio recorders & Lavalier Mics – ₹40,000

📝 Drones are now mandap ka mangalsutra — if it doesn’t fly, the wedding’s dry 😜

Video Gear Cost: ₹5,00,000+

💾 Storage, Batteries, Cards & Accessories – The Hidden Wallet Killers

CFExpress Cards (2x) – ₹30,000
Fast SD Cards (V90 x4) – ₹25,000
Extra Batteries (x6) – ₹20,000
Portable SSDs (2TB x2) – ₹40,000

📝 These small things add up fast, just like wedding guests you didn’t invite.

Backup Essentials: ₹1,00,000

🎒 Camera Bag, Rain Cover, Cleaning Kit, Comfort Gear

Camera Backpack (Lowepro / PGYTECH) – ₹30,000
Comfort Harness / Waist Belt – ₹15,000
Rain Covers (especially in Uttarakhand 😂) – ₹3,000
Neck Pain Therapy – Priceless 💆‍♂️

🧮 Total Approx Cost of Wedding Photographer’s Kit in 2025

👉 ₹14 Lakh – ₹18 Lakh+ (conservatively)

Yes. That’s why when your photographer says, “Sir editing aur travel charge alag hai,”… don’t faint 😅

🤹🏽 Funny Truth Bombs from the Field:

We invest more in gear insurance than in health insurance 🫠
Our cameras have seen more emotions than a Bollywood family drama
Half our bag weight is just backup gear in case one screw falls off
People: “Bro camera leke ghoom raha hai, mast life hai.”
Us: “Ye camera ki EMI meri jaan le rahi hai.” 😭

💞 Final Thoughts:

Being a wedding photographer in India is magical. We freeze love, chaos, and kaleeras in frames that last forever. But behind every smile captured is a LOT of investment — emotionally and financially.

So next time you meet a wedding photographer, just give them a hug (or coffee). Their camera bag is heavier than your shaadi ka lehenga 🥹

❤️ From the Hills with Love – Sanjog Diaries

At Sanjog Diaries, we don’t just click photos — we tell love stories, especially in places where love echoes in the mountains. Our cameras may cost a fortune, but the real treasure is your moment, frozen in time.