Wedding Photographer on Indian Shaadis, Drunk Uncles, Female Pandits & Family Drama | TCH 127

On episode 127 of The Chill Hour, we sit down with Shanaya Arora, a wedding influencer who has redefined how modern Indian weddings are captured and celebrated.

On this episode, Shanaya shares her journey into the wedding industry and how she turned her passion into a thriving career. She opens up about the evolving trends in bridal fashion, the growing popularity of destination weddings, and why people continue to spend extravagantly on their big day. Shanaya also talks about navigating family drama as a wedding photographer, the rise of female pandits, and the unique challenges of shooting influencer weddings and even 100-crore celebrations.

From discussing the dark side of the wedding photography industry to revealing her must-haves for the perfect varmala shoot, Shanaya gives a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what really goes into creating unforgettable wedding moments.

So sit back, relax, and enjoy this super insightful yet chill conversation between Deepak and Shanaya.

Episode Timestamp:

00:00 Episode Intro
03:30 How She Got Into Weddings
09:53 Big Fat Indian Weddings
14:17 Why People Spend So Much on Weddings
16:59 Handling Family Drama as a Photographer
21:06 Budget-Friendly Destination Wedding Spots
25:13 New Trends in Bridal Wear
30:05 Rise of Female Pandits
31:32 Why Indian Photographers Click People Eating
34:02 The Era of Influencer Weddings
36:31 Inside a 100 Crore Wedding
39:34 Varmala Shoot Essentials
51:07 Dark Side of the Wedding Industry
56:12 Closing Note

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