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Which photography services can you book with TimeFrame® Studios?
You can book TimeFrame® Studios for weddings, Munj (Upanayan) ceremonies, product photography, food photography, interior photography, corporate headshots, family and kids portraits, and commercial photography. You get a premium, tailored experience that matches your project, your style, and your goals.
Where are you based?
We are based in Pune, Maharashtra, and undertake assignments across India and select international destinations.
Can you travel to your location for a photo shoot?
Yes, you can request on-location photography for suitable assignments. Share your shoot location and project details, and we’ll confirm the best way to plan the session around your needs.
How can I book a session?
Simply contact us through our website, WhatsApp, phone, or email. We'll understand your requirements, discuss the project, and share a customized quotation.
How far in advance should I book?
We recommend booking as early as possible. Weddings and ceremonial events are often booked several months in advance, while commercial shoots are typically scheduled 1–4 weeks ahead.
Do you require an advance payment?
Yes. We confirm bookings upon receipt of a booking advance, with the remaining amount payable as per the agreed payment schedule.
Do you provide GST invoices?
Yes, GST invoices can be provided upon request.
How much will my shoot cost?
It depends on the scope: how many dishes, products, spaces or people, how many locations, and whether you need film as well. Share your brief through the call sheet or on WhatsApp and we'll send an exact quote.
Do you shoot both photos and video?
Yes. The same team handles photography and film, so stills and video from one shoot look like they belong together.
What does your wedding photography package include?
Packages can include traditional photography, candid photography, cinematic films, traditional videography, drone coverage, highlight films, teaser videos, albums, reels, and pre-wedding sessions.
How many photographers will cover my wedding?
Depending on the package, we assign one or more photographers, videographers, and support crew.
Do you cover destination weddings?
Absolutely. We travel across India for destination weddings.
How long does it take to receive our photos?
Typically within 1–2 weeks, depending on the scale of the event.
Will all photographs be edited?
Yes. Every delivered photograph undergoes professional color correction and basic retouching.
Do you provide albums?
Yes. We design premium albums with elegant layouts and high-quality printing.
Can we choose the album photos?
Certainly. We share a proof gallery for your selection before designing the album.
Do you shoot pre-wedding sessions?
Yes. We offer pre-wedding photography and cinematic films at outdoor locations or studio setups.
Do you offer drone coverage?
Yes, subject to venue permissions and local aviation regulations.
Do you cover engagement ceremonies?
Yes. We offer photography, videography, candid coverage, reels, and highlight films.
Can you cover every function, from haldi to reception?
You choose which functions we cover when we put your package together, from haldi and mehendi to the wedding and reception.
Do you specialize in Munj photography?
Yes. TimeFrame® Studios has extensive experience documenting Upanayan ceremonies with more than 100 ceremonies covered, we have a deep understanding of traditional rituals.
Will every ritual be photographed?
Absolutely. We ensure complete coverage of every important ceremony, family moment, and candid interaction.
Do you provide videos for Munj ceremonies?
Yes. We offer traditional video coverage, cinematic films, and highlight videos.
How soon do we receive our Munj photographs?
Within a week of the ceremony, followed by the films and album.
Can we have a family portrait session during the ceremony?
Yes. We schedule dedicated time for family portraits without disrupting the event.
Can our Munj photographs be made into an album?
Yes. We design albums from your ceremony photographs.
Who is food photography for?
Restaurants, cafés, cloud kitchens, hotels, chefs, food brands, bakeries, and delivery platforms.
Do you provide food styling?
Yes. We provide food styling services and are included in the quotation. We can also work with professional food stylists if you prefer one, or assist with styling to enhance presentation.
Can you photograph our full menu?
Yes, you can book a menu shoot for your full food range. We’ll plan the session to cover your dishes efficiently, keep the visual style consistent, and create images that work well for menus, delivery platforms, and social media.
Can you shoot at our restaurant?
Yes. We frequently photograph food at restaurants, cafés, hotels, and commercial kitchens.
Will the images be suitable for Swiggy, Zomato, and social media?
Absolutely. We optimize photographs for websites, food delivery platforms, print menus, and social media.
How long does a food photography session take?
Depending on the number of dishes, sessions typically last between 2 and 8 hours.
Do you offer monthly food content for social media?
Yes. A retainer is a monthly content plan: regular shoots that keep your menu, specials and reels fresh.
Which types of products can you photograph?
You can bring a wide range of products to the studio, including packaged goods, lifestyle items, accessories, reflective products, and larger items that need a custom setup. We’ll help shape the shoot around your product and the look you want to achieve.
Can you shoot products on a white background?
Yes. We provide clean e-commerce photographs on pure white backgrounds.
Do you create creative lifestyle product images?
Yes. We specialize in styled product photography with props, textures, and custom lighting.
Can you photograph reflective products?
Yes. We use advanced lighting techniques to photograph glass, metal, jewelry, and glossy products.
Will my products be retouched?
Yes. Every image undergoes professional editing to ensure a polished, high-quality finish.
Do I need to ship products to your studio?
You can either ship products to our studio or schedule an on-site shoot if required.
Do you photograph large products?
Yes. We photograph everything from small accessories to machinery and furniture.
Can you make product videos as well?
Yes. We shoot product videos and reels alongside the photographs, so one session covers both.
Who is interior photography suitable for?
Architects, interior designers, builders, hotels, restaurants, cafés, offices, real estate developers, and homeowners.
Do you photograph residential and commercial spaces?
Yes. We cover homes, offices, retail spaces, hotels, restaurants, resorts, and commercial properties.
How should we prepare before the shoot?
Ensure the space is clean, styled, and free of clutter. We also provide pre-shoot preparation guidance.
Do you use additional lighting?
Yes. We use professional lighting equipment whenever required to achieve balanced and natural-looking images.
Can you photograph completed projects for awards or publications?
Absolutely. We create publication-quality architectural and interior photography.
Can you shoot a walkthrough video of the space?
Yes. We shoot walkthrough videos and cinematic property films alongside the photographs.
Do you offer corporate headshots?
Yes. We photograph executives, entrepreneurs, professionals, and corporate teams.
Can you set up a studio at our office?
Yes. We can create a professional mobile studio at your workplace.
What should I wear for a corporate headshot session?
You’ll usually look best in clean, well-fitted clothing that feels professional and true to you. Choose solid colours, avoid busy patterns, and bring a couple of options so we can help you select what photographs best.
Do you help with posing?
Absolutely. We guide you throughout the session to ensure natural, confident, and professional portraits.
Do you shoot fashion portfolios?
Yes. We create portfolios for aspiring models, actors, influencers, and fashion professionals.
Can you help me build my personal brand?
Yes. We create photographs tailored for LinkedIn, websites, speaking engagements, social media, and professional branding.
Can you create images for advertising campaigns?
Yes. We produce commercial imagery for print, digital advertising, websites, social media, catalogs, and marketing campaigns.
Do you work with marketing agencies?
Yes. We regularly collaborate with agencies, designers, and creative teams on commercial projects.
Can you follow our brand guidelines?
Absolutely. We work closely with your creative brief, brand identity, and marketing objectives to ensure consistency across all visual content.
Can we use the photos in ads and print?
Yes. Delivered images can be used in your ads, print and online. TimeFrame® Studios keeps the copyright and may show the work in our portfolio.
Do you cover corporate events and conferences?
Yes. We photograph and film conferences, product launches, offsites and award nights.
Can we get a highlight film of our event?
Yes. We edit event footage into highlight films and short cut-downs for social media.
Can you share photos during the event for social posts?
Yes. We send a few edited photographs during or right after the event, so you can post while it’s still happening.
Where do family shoots happen?
In our Pune studio, or outdoors at a location you choose.
How soon do we get our family photos?
Within 4 to 6 working days.
What should we wear?
Coordinate rather than match: two or three colours that sit well together, solid fabrics over busy prints, and clothes the kids can move in.
Can grandparents and the whole extended family join?
Yes, everyone is welcome. Large groups are usually best photographed outdoors, where there’s room for everyone.
What is a TimeFrame photobook?
A printed, designed book of your photographs from a wedding, Munj, family shoot or event, laid out as a story rather than a stack of prints.
Can we choose which photos go in?
Yes. We share a proof gallery for your selection before designing the book.
How long does a photobook take?
About a week from when you approve the design. Two rounds of design changes are included before printing.
Can you make a book from photos we already have?
Yes. We can design and print a book from photographs taken by another photographer too.
What is a founder-led video retainer?
A monthly content plan built around you, the founder. We film you talking about your business, your product and your customers, and edit it into videos for Instagram, LinkedIn and your website.
How many videos do we get each month?
That’s agreed in your monthly plan, based on how often you want to post and where.
Do I need to prepare scripts?
No. We use a mix of prompts and talking points, scripts when they help, and interview-style questions on camera, depending on what suits you.
How soon do we get the files?
Commercial photographs usually arrive in 5 to 7 working days and films in 1 to 2 weeks. Munj photographs within a week, wedding photographs within 1 to 2 weeks, and family photographs in 4 to 6 working days.
How will I receive my photographs?
Your edited photographs are delivered through a secure online gallery or downloadable digital link.
Can I request additional edits?
Yes. Additional retouching or advanced editing can be provided upon request.
Will I receive high-resolution images?
Yes. High-resolution images suitable for print are included with your delivery.
Can you provide web-optimized images?
Yes. We can provide images optimized for websites, social media, and digital marketing.
How long do you keep our photographs?
We recommend downloading and backing up your files after delivery. We also retain project archives for a reasonable period, though long-term storage cannot be guaranteed.
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