Short answer: we photograph and film the nights before the wedding: the mehndi, the maticoor (matikor), the haldi, the sangeet, the dholki and the puja at home. Coverage for one night starts at $2,000 for photography and $3,500 for photo + film, anywhere in Orlando and Central Florida. Every night comes with a sneak peek within 7 days (a 60-second teaser film when you book photo + film), so your family can share it while everyone is still talking about it.
Ask any bride and she'll tell you: some of the best moments of the whole wedding happen the night before. The aunties singing around the bride, the tassa or dhol starting up, turmeric on everybody's hands, the henna drying while the cousins dance. Those nights are loud, emotional and fast, and they only happen once.
The nights we cover
- Maticoor (matikor): the procession, the drums, the digging of the earth and the singing and dancing that follows.
- Mehndi: the bride's henna, the details on her hands, the music and the dancing, for Hindu and Muslim families alike.
- Haldi: turmeric, laughter and the moment everyone gets covered, the bride and groom included.
- Sangeet and dholki: the performances, the speeches, the family dances you'll want to watch again.
- Puja and Grah Shanti: the prayers at home with your pundit (or pandit), photographed quietly and respectfully.
- Ladies' night and family dinners: the in-between moments that make a wedding weekend feel like home.
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What's included
| Photo | Photo + film | |
|---|---|---|
| One pre-wedding night | From $2,000 | From $3,500 |
| Edited gallery | Yes | Yes |
| Sneak peek within 7 days | Photos | 60-second teaser film |
| Highlight film of the night | Yes | |
| Timeline tips for the night | Yes | Yes |
Booking your whole weekend with us? Your pre-wedding nights fit into our cultural weekend photo + film from $9,500, which covers the nights before, the ceremony and the reception with one team.
Why book the same team for every night
When one team covers your maticoor (matikor), mehndi or haldi and your wedding day, the story connects. We already know your family, your faces and your traditions by the time you walk to the mandap or the altar, so nothing feels like starting over with a stranger.
And because Cynthia plans and coordinates with us, she can build your pre-wedding night timeline too: when the drummers arrive, when the bride comes out, when the haldi starts, so the night runs on time and nobody's missing the moment they waited for.
For 2027 couples: the first 10 who book
The first 10 couples who book a 2027 wedding weekend with photo + film get a free 16x24 fine-art canvas from their wedding, on top of the free engagement session every 2027 photo + film couple already gets.
Common questions
How much does a mehndi or maticoor (matikor) photographer cost in Orlando? With us, one pre-wedding night starts at $2,000 for photography and $3,500 for photo + film. A full cultural weekend of photo + film starts at $9,500.
Do you film haldi and mehndi nights for Muslim and Christian families too? Yes. We cover every tradition: maticoor (matikor), haldi, mehndi, dholki, sangeet and puja nights, and the family events of church and civil weddings too.
Can I book just the pre-wedding night without the wedding? Yes. You can book one night on its own, or add it to your wedding weekend.
How fast do we get our photos? Your sneak peek arrives within 7 days (a 60-second teaser film with photo + film), and the full gallery follows.