Planning a newborn session
When to book, what to bring and how we keep babies safe and warm.
What to wear for a family portrait
Choose a colour palette, not matching outfits, and dress the youngest first.
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Notes from Mehfil Photo Studio
Guides, care tips and stories from behind the counter.
Product photos that sell online
Clean light, true colour and the right angles: a checklist for small brands.
Planning a maternity shoot: timing, outfits and comfort
When to book, what to wear and how we keep a two-hour session easy on an expectant mother.
Three generations in one frame: planning a big family portrait
Grandparents, cousins and toddlers together: how to plan the day, seat everyone and make the session easy for elders.
Prints, albums and frames: what they cost and what lasts
Matte or lustre paper, flush-mount albums and frame sizes: how we price what you hold in your hands, and why it is worth printing.
How we edit a family portrait
From 400 frames to 15: what happens between your session and your gallery, and what we will and will not change.
Golden hour in Hyderabad: shooting portraits outdoors
When the light is kind, which kinds of places work, and how weather and season change an outdoor session in the city.
Diwali family portraits: making the most of a festive session
Diyas, silk and evening light: how to plan a Diwali session, what to bring, and how we photograph lamplight without flash.
When children will not smile for the camera
Shy toddlers, restless five-year-olds and teenagers who hate photos: what we do, and what parents can do to help.
Not sure which session fits?
Send us the occasion and the number of people. We will suggest a session on WhatsApp.