The Lakhani Group

Photography Procedures & Requirements

• An itinerary is vital. As the photographer is only human, he/she will need toilet breaks, a food break and also an allocated time to set up the Portrait Studio. If an itinerary is not provided, it is highly likely that the photographer will miss important shots. We want to ensure that this is not the case.

• An allocated parking space is needed at your home/at the venue. This needs to be as near to the entrance/exit as possible. We want you to have the best selection of photographs after your event, and the photographer can only do so if he is well assisted and ready.

• Please ensure a power supply is organised and available. Our team will ensure that they are equipped with extension cables.

• A 14ft x 14ft separate room/space is needed where the studio will be set up for Bride and Groom portraits (ideally private, away from the wedding itself). As you can understand, photography equipment is not only expensive but fragile, we need to ensure the safety of our equipment, so a locked room is ideal, with only the photographer and one delegated family member having access. Inability to provide this may hinder the photographer. No other photographers are permitted during this session. We understand the nature of Asian weddings and the issue with time-keeping, but please ensure the photographer is aware a minimum of 30 minutes prior to when you are available for this portrait sitting.

• Please ensure one immediate family member is allocated to the photographer. He can then guide the photographer and help during the family photo shots. A list of names for these group shots would be ideal. This family member will be responsible for the outcome of these shots.

• We understand that your guests want to join in and share your special occasion with you with and so will be bringing cameras too. However, post event, if your attention is not “ours” and your eyes are diverted elsewhere for important photos, this is again, not the responsibility of TLG.

• Please ensure that a place setting is organised for a minimum of 3 people, for lunch/dinner. Please also incorporate this into your itinerary.

• As many table shots will be taken as possible. However not all guests like this and so this is to the discretion of the photographer.

• Our photography team will continue to take photographs until 11.30pm.

• The selection process has been made very simple and easy to use for your convenience. Two weeks after your event your photographs will be uploaded onto our website. You will be given a unique username and password to view these. We requested that you make your selection within 30 days.

• You are then requested to e-mail over your selection to

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  Please note that delays in your selection process will cause delay in design process, as you understand that no design can commence until we receive your final selection.

• Once we have received your selection list, this list is forwarded to our designers. Please note that we have no readymade templates and that each story book page is bespoke. The design process is lengthy and will take some time before all the pages are designed.

• After the design is complete the designer will contact you to seek your approval before the pages are sent to print. You will be given an opportunity to approve the final design make reasonable and minor changes. You will be asked to sign the approval sheet. Please note once you have signed and approved your design no changes can be made so we suggest that you check your design carefully.

• Once we have received the prints we check the order of the pages and your approval, then the story book enters the binding process. To ensure that you receive a top quality product we bind the books in house at our binding centre.

• The binding process takes a minimum of three weeks. Please ensure at the time of approving your design you have also selected your photograph for the cover if you have ordered a ‘’plexi-cover’’. Failure to do this will result in further delays.

• Once the book is complete we will contact you by telephone and/or email. If you require us to send the book out to you, you will incur a charge of £30.00 for courier service and packaging. This will have to be paid prior to delivery.

• Your delivery address must be specified to us. The courier service provides a next day delivery so please ensure that someone is available to accept this delivery. We will not deliver to any other address other than that provided to us by email.

Video Procedures & Requirements

• Any specific filming requirements should be outlined in an itinerary and discussed with the cameraman prior to the event. If this is not the case, TLG cannot be held responsible in any way if it is not for any reason subsequently recorded.

• We retain the right not to record every request; it is at our discretion or within reason where it is possible to do so.

• Please ensure a power supply is organised and available. Our team will ensure that they are equipped with extension cables.

• No objection is raised to family/friends filming at the event, providing priority is given to the professional. TLG cannot be held responsible for circumstances resulting in a failure to ensure this.

• An allocated parking space is needed at your home/at the venue. This needs to be as near to the entrance/exit as possible. We want to be able to capture every special moment, and can only do so if we are well assisted and ready.

• Please ensure that a place setting is organised for a minimum of 2 people, for lunch/dinner. Please also incorporate this into your itinerary.

• Editing your finished film is a complex and time consuming process. We believe the whole film should be as polished and professional as possible. Capturing footage, studio editing, sound mixing and DVD production takes a minimum of 6 weeks. We will notify you as soon as it is ready. Although at peak times, (March – September) this could be longer.

• Your wedding film takes many hours to edit; it would not be practical for you to be involved in this procedure. However, your input is welcomed if you have any special requests.

• Your choice of music makes the film personal, if you prefer, your music can also be chosen for you. If you wish to choose your own music we ask you submit your choices no later than two weeks after your wedding. Any tracks not on our comprehensive suggested music list must be sent to us on CD to ensure the best quality. All supplied music should be clearly labelled with your name and date of wedding with each track labelled.

• If credits are to be added they should be provided in advance in electronic form on disc or by email. If there are subsequent spelling mistakes these will be deemed your mistake and a small charge will be levied to correct them. This must be done within 48 hrs of receiving the finished product.

• Each wedding is different, it is impossible to say how long your film will be. Between 60 and 90 minutes is the average length, sometimes more. You can be sure we will capture and edit the entire day in a way that will keep you interested throughout. With a production of this length, it is also easier to show to friends and family.

• All DVDs will have a menu system with chapters and scene selection just like movies. All DVD covers and discs will be individually designed and printed in house.

• Delivery of the final product will be at the address on your booking. If you require postage to an alternative address (in the UK) please inform us in writing. Any changes must be requested within 48 hours.

Pre-wedding Shoot Information Sheet

• We have a small changing room for your use within the studio. You may bring 2 outfit changes (ideally one traditional dress and one 'English dress').

• Hair and makeup must be done prior to your shoot - not at the studio.

• Outdoor shoots are organised at the discretion of The Lakhani Group, and weather permitting.

• Our photographer will change backgrounds and take different shots as well as guide you if need be.

• The whole shoot and consultation will last approximately one hour.

• On completion of the shoot, the photographer will show you your shots on the system. On viewing your photographs, please note the images are in a RAW format.

• Under no circumstances do we part with the copyright, or jpeg / hi-res images. Please do not ask for copies on a CD, as refusal often offends.

• Should you wish to purchase any of the images; please see the price list below. Any selected images must be paid for on the day.

• If you require a canvas to display at your event or a slideshow for your DJ, please select the images for this on the same day. (This is included in your pre-wedding shoot package and not chargeable).

• After your pre-wedding shoot and image selection, the photographer will ask you for your itinerary for your event(s). Please ensure this is complete and ready, so that he is able to discuss this with you to better understand your specific requirements for your big day.