
Indiana · Indian Weddings
Indian Wedding Photographer in East Chicago, IN
Our own crews, not a marketplace: Indian wedding photography and video in East Chicago, retouched photos in about a week and the same price for every family.
- 750+ conferences · 2,200+ weddings
- Rated 5 stars
- Insured by State Farm: $1M / $2M
- Published prices, book & pay online
MacroSnaps in East Chicago
Indian Weddings in East Chicago: photography & video
An Indian wedding is rarely a single day. Between the haldi, mehndi, sangeet, baraat, ceremony and reception, there can be four or five events across a long weekend, each with its own colors, music and rituals. MacroSnaps photographers and videographers can cover one event or all of them, and we plan each day with you so the coverage follows your family's traditions rather than a generic wedding checklist.
East Chicago is a community in Indiana, home to roughly 29,000 people. We cover Indian wedding events in banquet halls, hotels, places of worship, restaurants and private homes throughout East Chicago and nearby Hammond and Gary.
Hindu, Sikh, Jain and regional ceremonies all follow their own order, and the most important moments, such as the jaimala, kanyadaan, the pheras around the sacred fire, the sindoor and mangalsutra, or the laavan in a gurdwara, happen quickly. We ask about your rituals in advance, coordinate with your priest or granthi and planner, and position ourselves so we capture these moments without getting in the way of the family or the officiant.
For a typical Indian wedding, clients in East Chicago book about 6 hours of photography ($750) and 6 hours of videography ($1,300). Photography is $250 for the first hour and $100 for each additional hour; videography is $300 for the first hour and $200 for each additional hour, with a 2-hour minimum. The first-hour price includes travel, so East Chicago costs the same as anywhere else we work, and there are no quotes to wait for.
What we capture
Key moments we photograph and film in East Chicago
Haldi
Family applying turmeric paste to the couple, usually in daylight and often messy in the best way. We cover the laughter and the close-up details.
Mehndi
Henna designs being applied, the bride's hands and feet in detail, and the music and dancing that fill the afternoon around her.
Sangeet
Choreographed family performances, speeches and the open dance floor, with video capturing the music and the full routines.
Baraat
The groom's arrival on a horse, in a car or on foot, with the dhol, dancing relatives and the milni between families at the venue entrance.
Jaimala and ceremony rituals
The garland exchange, kanyadaan, the pheras or laavan, sindoor and mangalsutra, photographed from positions agreed with your officiant.
Vidaai
The bride's farewell to her family, an emotional moment that we cover quietly and with care.
Family portraits
Organized group photos with both sides of the family, which for Indian weddings can mean many combinations. We work from your list to move through them efficiently.
Reception
The couple's entrance, first dance, speeches, cake and the dance floor, along with the outfits and décor of the evening.
Pricing
Indian Weddings photography & video prices in East Chicago
One published hourly rate for everyone, with a 2-hour minimum. No quotes, no negotiating: choose your hours and book online.
Photography
$250 first hour
+ $100 each additional hour
Typical indian weddings coverage: 6 hours = $750
Every photo edited and retouched, online gallery in about a week.
Book PhotographyVideography
$300 first hour
+ $200 each additional hour
Typical indian weddings coverage: 6 hours = $1,300
Highlight video set to music you choose, delivered in 2 to 4 weeks.
Book VideographyTypical for the ceremony day with baraat; haldi and mehndi usually need 2-3 hours each, sangeet and reception 4-5 hours each.
Minimum 2 hours · $250 first hour + $100 each additional hour
2 Hour Photography
$350
- 1 photographer
- 2 hours of coverage
- All pictures edited and retouched
- Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
- Raw pictures delivered on request
- Turnaround time: 1 week
3 Hour Photography
$450
- 1 photographer
- 3 hours of coverage
- All pictures edited and retouched
- Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
- Raw pictures delivered on request
- Turnaround time: 1 week
4 Hour Photography
$550
- 1 photographer
- 4 hours of coverage
- All pictures edited and retouched
- Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
- Raw pictures delivered on request
- Turnaround time: 1 week
5 Hour Photography
$650
- 1 photographer
- 5 hours of coverage
- All pictures edited and retouched
- Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
- Raw pictures delivered on request
- Turnaround time: 1 week
6 Hour Photography
$750
- 1 photographer
- 6 hours of coverage
- All pictures edited and retouched
- Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
- Raw pictures delivered on request
- Turnaround time: 1 week
7 Hour Photography
$850
- 1 photographer
- 7 hours of coverage
- All pictures edited and retouched
- Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
- Raw pictures delivered on request
- Turnaround time: 1 week
Local to East Chicago
Indian Weddings around East Chicago
Tell us your venue when you book. If it needs a certificate of insurance, we send it before the event: MacroSnaps is insured through State Farm with $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate coverage.
Also serving nearby
- Hammond (5 mi)
- Gary (6 mi)
- Schererville (11 mi)
- Merrillville (13 mi)
- Hobart (13 mi)
- Portage (15 mi)
Near East Chicago
Best photo & video spots near East Chicago: in Chicago
Looking for a scenic spot for portraits or B-roll? These favorite photo and video locations are in Chicago, IL, about 18 miles from East Chicago.
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Cloud Gate in Millennium Park
- 02
Chicago Riverwalk
- 03
Buckingham Fountain
- 04
North Avenue Beach
- 05
Lincoln Park
To add a portrait or filming stop, book the extra hours and note the location for your crew. Some parks and landmarks require a permit or have set hours, so check before the day. Book online · Photographers in Chicago, IL
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Planning tips
Planning your coverage in East Chicago
Map out every event
Send us a schedule for each day with start times, locations and the key rituals. This lets us suggest hours per event and plan travel between venues.
Book hours per event, not per weekend
A haldi or mehndi is often covered well in 2 to 3 hours, while the baraat and ceremony usually need 4 to 6 and the reception 4 to 5. You only pay for the hours you need.
Plan for light and the mandap
Haldi and mehndi photograph best in daylight or near windows. For the ceremony, let us know where the mandap will stand and whether there will be a sacred fire, so we can choose lenses and positions.
Add a second photographer or videographer
Large guest lists and simultaneous preparations, such as the bride getting ready while the baraat assembles, are easier to cover with a second photographer or second videographer.
Professional photography doesn't have to be expensive
Why East Chicago clients choose MacroSnaps
13+ years, 750+ conferences, 2,200+ weddings
MacroSnaps and our parent company MacroHype have been photographing and filming for more than 13 years: over 750 corporate events and conferences and more than 2,200 weddings and private events. East Chicago gets the same experienced crews and standards we bring to every city we work in.
Prices published, not negotiated
Many vendors price by how much they think you can pay. We publish every rate: photography is $250 for the first hour and $100 for each additional hour, videography is $300 for the first hour and $200 for each additional hour, with a 2-hour minimum. Everyone pays the same price.
Insured by State Farm
We carry $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate liability coverage. If your venue needs a certificate of insurance, we send it before your event.
Our own network, not a marketplace
We are one company with our own photographers and videographers across all 50 states, Washington, DC, Ontario and Quebec, so the quality, editing and delivery standards stay the same wherever you book.
Book and pay online in minutes
Choose your service and hours, pick your date and pay securely. Your slot is reserved the moment you book, and your crew is confirmed by email.
Every image edited
All photos are edited and retouched and delivered in a private online gallery in about a week. Highlight videos are delivered in 2 to 4 weeks with music of your choice.
Simple booking
How booking an Indian Wedding Photographer in East Chicago works
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Choose your package
Pick the service and number of hours. Every price is published, so there are no quotes to wait for.
- 2
Book & pay online
Enter your date, start time and venue, then pay securely by card. Your slot is reserved the moment you book.
- 3
Your crew is confirmed
We assign a MacroSnaps photographer or videographer for your city and confirm the details by email.
- 4
Receive your gallery
Every photo is edited and retouched, then delivered in a private online gallery in high resolution.
FAQ
Indian Weddings in East Chicago: common questions
Do you have an Indian Wedding Photographer near East Chicago?
Yes. MacroSnaps has its own photographers and videographers working across Indiana, and we assign a crew for your Indian wedding in East Chicago as soon as you book. We also cover nearby Hammond, Gary and Schererville. You deal with one company, with 13+ years of experience behind it, from booking to delivery.
How much does an Indian Wedding Photographer cost in East Chicago?
The same as everywhere we work: photography is $250 for the first hour and $100 for each additional hour, so 6 hours is $750. Videography is $300 for the first hour and $200 for each additional hour, so 6 hours is $1,300. The minimum is 2 hours and the first-hour price includes travel to East Chicago.
Can you cover all the events of a multi-day Indian wedding?
Yes. You can book any combination of haldi, mehndi, sangeet, baraat, ceremony and reception, each with its own number of hours, so you only pay for the coverage you want.
Do you understand the rituals of an Indian ceremony?
We ask you about your specific traditions in advance, since Hindu, Sikh, Jain and regional ceremonies all differ, and we coordinate with your priest, granthi or planner on timing and where we can stand.
How much does Indian wedding photography cost?
Photography is $250 for the first hour and $100 for each additional hour. Videography is $300 for the first hour and $200 for each additional hour. Each event has a 2-hour minimum and the rates are the same for every client.
When will we receive our photos and wedding video?
Every photo is edited and retouched, and the online gallery is usually ready in about one week per event. Highlight videos of 3 to 8 minutes with music of your choice take 2 to 4 weeks, with one re-edit included.
Can family abroad watch the ceremony live?
Yes. We offer live streaming, which many families use so relatives who can't travel can watch the pheras or reception as they happen.
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Same published price for every client. Choose your hours, pick your date and pay securely online.
