Pre-wedding photoshoots were never a part of traditional wedding rituals in India but with increasing global exposure it has found a way into Indian weddings. A few of the accomplished photographers shared with me that pre-wedding photo shoots in Jaipur are the most paying assignments apart from wedding ceremonies. In just a matter of two-three years, pre-wedding photo shoots in Jaipur have seen a massive leap. Jaipur is considered one of the best locations for pre-wedding shoot places in Rajasthan. Jaipur is fast emerging as a popular pre-wedding photoshoot destination. There are many photographers in Jaipur engaged in full-time pre-wedding photo shoots. Pre-wedding photoshoot cost in Jaipur is the lowest because the city offers many locations.
It is easy to spot a lot of pre-wedding photo shoots in Jaipur at heritage locations during morning hours. A frustrating experience for travelers & tourists; they find it difficult to capture a picture of tourist attractions devoid of the “photography troupe”.
Jaipur has many beautiful heritage locations, and this is one reason they consider Jaipur as a top pre-wedding photo shoot location in India. A while ago, one found merely locals undertaking it but now couples from the rest of India also prefer the pink city for the beautiful backdrop of heritage buildings.
pre-wedding photoshoot in Jaipur | Guide to Best Locations
Here are the best locations for pre-wedding photoshoots in Jaipur. This list is not exhaustive. I have seen couples getting their pictures clicked in the most offbeat places.
Albert Hall Museum
Albert Hall Museum is one of the most desired places for pre-wedding photoshoot in Jaipur. What makes it so popular? The accessibility of the location and graceful amalgamation of three architectural styles. The pigeon feeding spot in front of the Albert Hall Museum remains the most popular spot for photoshoots. Being a protected heritage monument, wedding photoshoots are not allowed in the museum section. Read more about pigeons at the Albert Hall Museum. Read the in-depth guide on Albert Hall Jaipur – Albert Hall Museum | Indo-Saracenic Architectural Masterpiece in Jaipur
Location – Ram Niwas Garden
Jaipur Patrika Gate
Patrika Gate features among the top Insta-worthy places in Jaipur. The best part is that photo shoots require no permissions. Patrika Gate is at Jawahar Circle near Sanganer Airport and is accessible throughout the day. It definitely makes for an excellent background. Read the in-depth write-up on Patrika Gate
Location – Jawahar Circle, Near Jaipur Airport
Read: 5 Most Instagrammable Places in Jaipur
Vidhyadhar Ka Bagh
Vidhyadhar Garden at Ghat Ki Guni is one of the oldest Char Bagh patterned gardens in Jaipur. Recently restored & renovated, Vidyadhar Ka Bagh is one of the finest Rajput versions of the Mughal garden.
What makes it different from other such gardens? The layout is not in a square shape rather the designer of the garden has tried to utilize the space in the best way.
Tip: Vidhyadar Ka Bagh has a restaurant too! Once Upon A Time At Bagh is operated by the same company that manages Once Upon A Time At Nahargarh. Overpriced food is nothing to write home about, like 1135 AD in Amer Fort and Once Upon a Time at Nahargarh. However, the interiors will make for a great backdrop.
Read Ghat Ki Guni | In a class of its own
Nahargarh Fort
Perched at the end of a cliff overlooking the city definitely makes Nahargarh Fort a stunning location. This place is popular among couples and therefore it is not surprising why it continues to top as a preferred place for photoshoots in Jaipur.
Location – Nahargarh Hills.
Entry Fee – Near Sunrise Point – Free | Madhvendra Palace/ Padao – Rs 50/person
Charan Mandir
Charan Mandir though not a popular place with tourists but that’s not the case among the locals. Some views around Charan Mandir are stunning. One of the most popular reasons for this being a top-rated place among couples is that one can get a stunning backdrop of Jal Mahal or the Water Palace. It is less crowded during the early morning hours.
Another option is the old red sandstone ruins opposite the temple consisting of just the columns with no ceiling. It is an ideal place for creative photographers.
Location – Nahargarh Hills.
Entry Fee – Free
Read Charan Mandir where peace and serenity prevail
Kanak Vrindavan Garden
They filmed many successful Bollywood movies in Kanak Vrindavan Garden in Kanak Vrindavan Ghati during the 1990s and early 2000s. Hindustan Charitable Trust restored this more than 300 year-old garden in the 1990s. The garden represents a discerning amalgamation of Rajput architecture and Persian style Char-Bagh. What adds to its beauty is the serene atmosphere as it is in a picturesque valley with hills on one side and Man Sagar Lake on the other. Kanak Vrindavan weddings are quite famous too. Pre-wedding photoshoots are charged Rs 1500 at Kanak Vrindavan Garden.
Location – Kanak Ghati, Amer Road
Amer Fort
Amer Fort is synonymous with Jaipur and is one of the top tourist attractions. A photo shoot inside the palace section will require permission, as it is a protected monument. Most tourist places don’t permit tripods and other professional types of equipment. But a photo shoot at Jaleb Chowk, a pigeon feeding spot near Maota Lake, or Dil-Araam Bagh won’t require any express permission.
Location – Amer Town
Jaipur City Palace
City Palace boasts some of the most popular Instagram-worthy places in Jaipur, especially the four gates in Pritam Mahal. City Palace is owned by the descendants of the Jaipur royal family. One can examine the private sections of the palace by purchasing a premium ticket. Prior permission is a must for any photoshoots unless you are planning a casual photoshoot with just one photographer.
Location – City Palace complex near Jantar Mantar
Read the detailed blog on Jaipur City Palace: A walk with museum curators of Jaipur City Palace
Jal Mahal
Like Patrika Gate, Jal Mahal is accessible throughout the day and requires no permission.
Although shoots are popular during the early hours, the true beauty of the Jal Mahal structure comes alive during the evening when it is beautifully lit by the setting sun. There are no entry charges as this is a public place and free for all.
If you want to know more about Jal Mahal or the water palace in Jaipur, read this detailed Jal Mahal blog – Inside Jal Mahal
Location – Amer Road
Panna Meena Kund
Panna Meena Kund’s step-well has lately shot into fame because many travelers have featured this place on their Instagram feed and blogs. While previously, one could walk down to the water reservoir through the steps, now it’s prohibited and guards ensure compliance.
Location – Amer Town
Hotels and Resorts in Jaipur
There are many beautiful hotels and resorts in and around Jaipur. A few are heritage properties, the rest are newly built in local architectural style replicating the grandeur of yesteryear. Many such resorts and hotels in Kukas on NH 8.
Hotel Fairmont Jaipur
Pre-wedding photoshoots at Hotel Fairmont have gained popularity over the last few years. Fairmont Jaipur is a popular place for destination weddings in Jaipur. The cost of a pre-wedding photoshoot in Fairmont can be negotiated in case the wedding venue is this very hotel. One should reach out to the hotel for the price of a pre-wedding photoshoot.
Location – Kukas, Jaipur-Delhi Highway
Hotel Rambagh Palace
Rated as one of the most splendid heritage hotels in India, the Taj hotels manage this erstwhile home of the Jaipur royal family. Like the Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai, Rambagh Palace is an iconic property with a fascinating history. Rambagh Palace is one of the top wedding venues in Jaipur. The venue provides a venue for the Jaipur Literature Festival social evening for guests, writers, authors, and speakers. The hotel doesn’t permit walk-ins for the photoshoot. The best way? Book a room!
Location – Rambagh Circle, C-Scheme
Hotel Jai Mahal
is an old palace converted into a hotel; it has the old world charm. It is not as grand as Rambagh Palace in terms of size and architecture but it has its own beauty. The Poolside and the jumbo chessboard are some popular places for the pre-wedding photo shoot in Hotel Jai Mahal Palace.
Location – Civil Lines
Some other notable properties for pre-wedding photoshoots near Jaipur are Samode Palace, Le Méridien, Alila Fort Bishangarh, Chomu Palace, Raj Mahal Palace, and Rajasthali Resort.
Birla Mandir
Birla Mandir, a temple made with white marble, offers a stunning background for pre-wedding photoshoots. A big plus to consider is its prominent location and one of the best places for evening photo shoots. They do not permit photography inside the temple.
Location – JDA Circle, JLN Marg
Sisodia Rani Garden
Sisodia Rani Garden is a heritage site with a Char Bagh-style Mughal garden. The location has notable environs that make for a fantastic backdrop. The hills all around add to its charm. Sisodia Rani Garden has ticketed entry.
Location – Ghat Ki Guni, Agra Road
Bar Palladio
Apart from these heritage sites, there are some cool cafes and eateries for pre-wedding photoshoots. While it is impossible to list them all, the one that is most distinctive and unmissable is Bar Palladio with its peacock blue interiors. Instead of describing the place, I will let the picture do the talking. This is a good alternative to casual candid photography and is popular in other parts of the world. This concept is yet to catch up in India. This is definitely not a good location for the run-of-the-mill pre-wedding photoshoots.
Kishan Bagh, Jaipur
Kishan Bagh is one of its kind and offers a stunningly scenic landscape for wedding photoshoots in Jaipur. It opened to the public in December 2020. Here is a picture of Kishan Bagh in Jaipur.
How to do a pre-wedding photoshoot at Kishan Bagh?
Rs 5000 is charged for a pre-wedding photoshoot at Kishan Bagh.
These are just a few best locations for pre-wedding photoshoots in Jaipur. It is hard to find a city that offers such a plethora of places and this is one reason they rate Jaipur as the best pre-wedding shoot place in Rajasthan.
Pre-wedding Photoshoot places near Jaipur
Here are a few popular places for pre-wedding locations near Jaipur photoshoots. A few popular ones are Sambhar Salt Lake, Kishangarh Marble Dumpyard, and Samode Palace, among others. These places have started attracting couples from many other places in India.
Which are free pre-wedding shoot locations in Jaipur?
These are the locations for free pre-wedding photoshoots in Jaipur.
- Jal Mahal
- Albert Hall Museum pigeon feeding spot
- Hawa Mahal on Sirehdyodi Bazaar
- Patrika Gate
- Panna Meena Kund
- Amer Fort – Dilaram Bagh and near Maota Lake
- Jagat Shiromani Temple
- Birla Mandir Garden Area
Pre-wedding shoot in Jaipur Cost
Many people are interested to know the pre-wedding photoshoot cost in Jaipur. According to the new Dept. of Archaeology’s pre-wedding photoshoot initiative, couples can pay fixed charges for photoshoots at many tourist places in Jaipur. This includes places like Hawa Mahal, Albert Hall Museum, Nahargarh Fort, and Amer Fort to name a few. As per the gazette notification, Rs. 5000 per photoshoot during the hours it is open. In case someone doesn’t want the tourist rush, the place can be booked beyond the usual hours by paying Rs. 15,000. For more details, contact the respective booking counters.
Pre-wedding photoshoot price in Jaipur
The cost of a pre-wedding photoshoot in Jaipur starts at around Rs 20,000 to 1,00,000 and goes up to a few lakhs. The rate varies vastly depending on a photographer, his skills, experience, and fame. Photographer’s quote is based on the number of photos, locations, days, etc. Drone photography might increase the cost of photoshoots significantly.
How to find a good photographer for a pre-wedding photoshoot in Jaipur
Price is never an indicator of photography skills, so before you engage a photographer, look at his portfolio/pictures. Hold a meeting with the photographer to discuss his ideas, working style, payment system, etc. This can assist you in getting a more thorough understanding of the type of photo shoot you want and whether you should hire him or not. Very often, amateurs do a better job than experienced photographers because of their novel approach. Generally, newbies charge far less than established names. Many people are using Instagram and other social media platforms to discover the right photographers because this is the only way to reach them. #jaipurphotography is one of the common hashtags used by people.
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Do these locations serve as wedding venues also?
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Some of them do. Like Kanak Vrindavan garden. A while ago even Sisodia Rani Garden was popular for weddings but now the authorities have stopped doing so. I think it is a good move because commercial use of such sites cause a lot of damage to old structures.
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With so many wonderful heritage sites in Jaipur your town can be easily named the capital city of pre-wedding photo shoots of the entire world. For me your post gave me further insight into the cultural richness of Jaipur.
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I agree. There are many beautiful heritage sites in Jaipur. They look beautiful as a backdrop. Considering the fact that couples would want something to cherish forever with pictures, it is a visual treat.
I’m not sure if it can be called as capital of pre-wedding shoots of the world. What are preferred places in Canada among the couples for pre-wedding photo-shoots?
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I can’t speak for other tourists, but I LOVE to see all the wedding processions and proceedings at the different tourist hot spots. They are so beautifully and vibrantly colourful. It is another amazing sight in India! Mel
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Mel! For a traveler, witnessing a wedding procession is an authentic experience; something that is hard to find when we travel. I have seen so many hotel guests walking in a marriage ceremony out of curiosity here in Jaipur. The hosts are happy to invite them as well. Did you have such an opportunity? Where in India?
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Actually, the first time I visited Jaipur some friends and I from my tour group were peeking through a fence to look at a wedding, when the security guard came over! We thought we were in trouble, but NO, he told us the family had invited us to come in!! Our curiosity was too strong to say No and in we went. Unfortunately we were only dressed in jeans and sneakers so we felt VERY underdressed! It was a lovely experience…
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wow. Great 🙂
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Actually, the first time I visited Jaipur some friends and I from my tour group were peeking through a fence to look at a wedding, when the security guard came over! We thought we were in trouble, but NO, he told us the family had invited us to come in!! Our curiosity was too strong to say No and in we went. Unfortunately we were only dressed in jeans and sneakers so we felt VERY under-dressed! It was a lovely experience…
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I’m happy you were able to experience it in person. People don’t mind if you are not dressed for the occasion because they understand. Where are you based?
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These days pre-wedding, maternity, child photo shoots are becoming more and more popular among the commons. The photographers thus are always on a lookout for a wonderful backdrop to achieve the best. Leave apart the historical monuments or any destination even a beautiful patch of road is not spared and Jaipur with such amazing monuments would certainly be the most sought of destination. 🙂
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You got it right, Sarmistha. We have chosen the consumerism so every moment can be sold!
On another note, do we have time to pick up old photo albums?
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Exactly, Arv we hardly have time to look back to anything thats past and forget about albums. Although it is a debatable topic but I really wonder how these photo shoots grabs unwanted attention to something that is personal and also becomes an eye sore to the tourists and other visitors who are also there to capture their memories of visit to any place.
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I guess these pictures are a great reminder of the “happy-times” that vanish over the years! .. LOL! You know what I mean with reference to the “wedded bliss”!
Personally, I don’t think we need to blindly ape other culture. We have such a rich cultural history. Don’t you think so?
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Arv, hahaha first of all I completele agree to your point of the so called “happy-times”.
Its really sad that today people blindly ape other culture leaving behind our own and this trend is spreading like an epidemic.
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Sarmistha, this is because people choose to go with the flow without applying any logic. Aping is easy. 🙂
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Darn it, too late for this 🙂
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Haha! I’m sure you can recommend it to someone! 🙂
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I voted for you in Annual blogger bash award. Hoping this year, an Indian wins.
Do check my blog and vote if you like it. Under Personal Development category, my name , Sneha Narayanan would be there 🙂
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Thanks, Sneha for the vote. Will reciprocate. Where are you based?
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Thanks a ton. My name would be there under ‘Personal development’ category. Born and bought up in Delhi, I am half South Indian and m currently living in Secunderabad. Came here in 2018 when my dad got transferred here
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It is done thing, Sneha! Voted.
Great. So why half South Indian?
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Thanks a ton 🙂
My dad is Tam-bram , though he was born and brought up in delhi
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Ok. 🙂
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No wonder! Jaipur has too many spots for outstanding photos. The colors, the angles, the shapes, the detail…they are all there!
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I agree, carol. 🙂
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I must admit I love looking at pre-wedding photos too and it always amazes me how the photographers, stylists and coordinators are able to find the perfect place to do these shots. 🙂 I can see why Jaipur is considered one of the best too. Those places look dreamy and romantic. Plus all of the sites are culturally significant, adding a great background story to the photos itself.
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Marvi, I think all these people are best with what they do. They are all experts!
I agree most of these places are romantic or makes for a great backdrop. You should check out pictures of Jaipur on Instagram. It is very popular city on Instagram! Ever been to India?
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I can see why everyone wants to have their pre-wedding photos in Jaipur, there are so man pretty spots. It looks spectacular.
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You bet! Have you ever been to Jaipur or India?
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Wow, gorgeous spots for pre-wedding or any other kind of photo shoots. I think the Patrika Gate and the Albert Hall Museum are my favourites, although I imagine they get busy. I must get to Jaipur one of these days.
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You definitely should, Cindy! Patrika Gate has become very popular on Instagram, lately. Albert hall being a tourist attraction does get very busy with travelers and tourists.
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Fabulous post Arvind!
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Thanks for all the encouragement. Appreciate it 🙂
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Pleasure Arvind 😊
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The Patrika Gate makes for an amazing backdrop with all those pastel shades. Bar Palladio’s interiors are a design lover’s dream! I’d love to do a shot in the Panna Meena Kund. I think the symmetry will make for a fantastic setting.
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Mohana, the creators of yesteryear knew how to play with simple design yet create a beauty. That’s what Panna Meena Kund is. Symmetry!
Bar Palladio and Patrika Gate are a visual treat too. They are more artistic. No wonder you loved it. You love all kind of art, I suppose!
Ever been to Jaipur? Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Mohanna
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That’s so interesting that pre-wedding photo shoots are becoming a ritual when it wasn’t before. The power of exposure is so fascinating. The inside of Bar Palladio is just stunning. I’d love to capture some images there!
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I’m sure you will be happy to visit Bar Palladio. Have you ever been to Jaipur or India before, Candy?
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They seem to be more and more popular all over, it’s great for photographers to make a living and nice to capture memories professionally. There are some amazing backdrops here, you can see why it’s popular.
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I agree. It is getting popular!
Where are you based? Do you see this happening in your city too?
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Very wonderful location. Jaipur is the nice city.
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Thanks
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There should be a thing called..Forever single photo shoot and I would love to shoot that in Jaipur,against the backdrop of sun-dappled ecstasy of the ‘pink city.’
As always,no one can describe Jaipur more elegantly than you do through the wide,free lens of yours.
Hope you are doing well.
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Thanks, Neha for being so kind! 🙂
I don’t think it is about being married or single. it is about the moment and feeling.
Why don’t start this trend, Neha? I’m sure Jaipur will be a great choice!
Well, I’m extremely busy for last one month. And looks like it will be this way for some time! What about you?
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My exam just finished and that’s why for the time being a free bird(a temporary one might be).
Yes,then decided. Photoshoot is happening.
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Awesome, Neha. Enjoy your holidays.
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Aye aye sir.
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😊
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These places are stunning and worth a visit, regardless of the reasons! We did visit Amer Fort and that place is so massive, the red and ochre perfect for any shot. That Patrika Gate is so colorful, it’s rare to see that type of contrast. Awesome list!
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Thanks, Patricia. I’m glad you have been to some of these places. Amer Fort is definitely one of the most popular forts in India. It has made it to the India Tourism’s list of best attractions in India.
I feel the ochre color adds to its beauty because you don’t find this color on fort in any other country. Most European forts are masonry in construction.
I wish you had visited Patrika Gate. When did you visit Jaipur?
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Jaipur is truly a photographer’s delight. Not only for wedding shoots but for modeling also it is worth. I loved the Jaipur Patrika Gate a lot.
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Jaipur is high on my “must-see” places when we do make it to India. And I do love seeing authentic wedding processions and engaging with folks to capture my own photos. Though I will admit (having encountered this phenomena elsewhere) that it can also be a bit trying when, as a photographer, you are trying to capture a sunset image of an historic place, but everywhere you lens points, you find pre or post wedding photographers, couples and their entourage.
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So many beautiful locations. My favorite is Patrika Gate, so beautiful!
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Happy to hear you liked all these places, Lara 😊
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