15 Popular Places to Plan a Pre-Wedding Photoshoot in Mumbai
Looking for places for a photoshoot in Mumbai? Here are 15 popular, surreal, mesmerizing and out-of-the-box shoot locations to choose from. Pick the ones that call out to you.
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Mumbai, the city of dreams that never sleeps, has a rich history and some beautiful places for photoshoots. It is a myriad mix of old architecture and modern structures, allowing you to experiment with different looks, themes, and styles for your photoshoot. While most people think of the extensive Marine Drive when it comes to places for photoshoots in Mumbai, you’ll be surprised at how many more options the city has nestled.
Here is a list of 11 places for photoshoots in Mumbai for you to choose from and take inspiration from:
Juhu Chowpatty Beach, Juhu
Share a Kala Khatta or indulge in a hot plate of Mumbai's famous Pav Bhaji while your photographer clicks some super cute candid photos of you two for your pre-wedding shoot. Stroll through the busy lanes of food eateries, walk early in the morning on the beach or make sand houses for an all-natural capture of your pre-wedding romance.
Fees: NA
Timings: 24/7 (however, avoid late nights or monsoon high tides)
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Bandra - Worli Sealink, Bandstand Promenade
Wedding Photography: Rohit Nagwekar Photography
If getting your feet stuck in the sand is not your jam, we have a view of the Bandra - Worli sea link from the Bandra fort that will give you some mesmerising long shots of your pre-wedding album. Bride-to-be can adorn a dress with a long trail, and the groom-to-be can tuck in a shirt and pants for an enchanting waltz overlooking the long sea bridge. Avoid hot sunny days and look for morning hues or a 4 PM golden hour timeline to shoot at this beautiful place.
Fees: NA
Timings: 6 AM - 6:30 PM
Bandra Bandstand, Bandra
Photography: Debabrata Ray Photography
Sunsets make for a beautiful backdrop for romantic pre-wedding shoots. Manoeuvre onto one of the rocky parts of the Bandstand's shore and create romantic couple poses to capture your silhouette and shadows against the water and sun collaborative background. The best way to shoot for your pre-wedding here is early morning with the least crowd, but you can make way for an evening shot if the crowd isn't much of a hassle to you.
Fees: NA
Timings: 24/7
Sets in the City, Thane
Image Credits: Sets in the City
Bring Venice to the dreamy city of Mumbai, quite literally. Now, you don't need to fly to Italy to get an Italian-style pre-wedding shoot done. Book this studio, prepare your pre-wedding dresses, hire a photographer near you, and capture your international romance on camera. The studio offers a variety of photography packages depending on the hours you wish to book it for, as well as an array of services like props, AC green rooms, stylists, and even F&B upon request.
Fees: INR 30,000 onward
Timings 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Gateway of India, Colaba
The most historic and iconic place that has become an identity of Mumbai over time is the Gateway of India. Early morning pre-wedding shoots here, when the crowd is down to a handful, the pigeons are up spreading their wings, and the hues of blue skies mixed with the warm tones of the rising sun is nothing less of something straight out of a Bollywood movie. If space and time permits, you can do a dance sequence on the latest Bollywood sangeet songs with the Gateway in the background for your pre-wedding video shoot.
Fees: NA
Timings: Open 24/7
Taj Mahal Palace, Colaba
If architectural buildings dominate your pre-wedding shoot's mood board, we suggest you get wide-angle shots in front of the beautiful Taj Mahal Palace at Colaba. This vintage 1903 structure is magnificent and will make for an ideal pre-wedding shot that you can enlarge and frame at your home post-marriage. The ideal time to shoot here is either early morning or in the wee hours of the night, with the hotel glittering like a jewel.
Fees: NA
Timings: 24/7 open
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
Life in a metro has been a reason for innumerable love stories in real and reel life. So, we had to include the heartbeat of Mumbai and its local trains in our list of the most romantic places for photoshoots in Mumbai. And what better part of this public transport than the iconic Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus to plan your pre-wedding shoot at, both inside and outside? The main building from outside glows in glory at night and is a magnificent piece of British history in India with its Gothic architecture. At the crack of dawn, you can get clicked on the otherwise busy streets of this building and take romantic shots inside the terminus premises as well.
Fees: NA
Timings: 24/7 open
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Flora Fountain, Hutatma Chowk
Image Source: Architectural Digest India
If Rome has Trevi Fountain, then Mumbai has the Flora Fountain. Situated in South Mumbai, this 1864 fountain stands amidst old and new city buildings and has ample pedestrian area in circumference for you to stand at and click in both wide and close-up shots. Skip the hustle of the traffic and crowds and get clicked here either early morning or late at night. If you plan your shoot during the Mumbai monsoon season, this place must be included in your locations list.
Fees: NA
Timings: 24/7 open
Madh Fort, Malad
Although faded and colourless, Ruins of Forts still has a mysterious aesthetic that suits the vibrant colours of photoshoot ensembles and resonates well with the timeless romance that the couple desires to showcase their bond. Madh Fort is a Jetty away in the northern part of Mumbai with grey fort ruins and green patches. You can even film a slow-motion chase shot of the groom chasing the bride, or they both play hide-and-seek around its premises.
Timings: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Cine City Studio, Mumbai Nasik Highway
Image Credits: Cine City Studio
A little on the outskirts of Mumbai is a studio setup that offers movie-style backdrops. For a traditional Maharashtrian household-style pre-wedding photoshoot to Santorini's white and blue walls, this studio offers a wide variety of traditional and international studio sets to provide you with ample photoshoot backdrops for the wedding album. You can hire the premises for as little as 4 to 12 hours here.
Fees: INR 10,000 onwards
Timings: 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivali
Away from the concrete jungle of Mumbai, and yet just a short drive in the hills, is the Sanjay Gandhi National Park. For a mystic jungle-themed photoshoot in Mumbai, this park is ideal with all the beautiful flora, deer spotting, a joy train and patches of waterbodies. You can shoot cinematic videos of the couple romancing amidst the greens and add a lovely song to make this pre-wedding video more fairytale-like.
Fees: INR 48 for adults
Timings: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Britannia & Co. Restaurant
Image Source: Pinterest
At Britannia & Co., break a Bun Maska and share cutting chai with your partner as your photographer captures candid moments of you two sharing your love for food and romance. Parsi cafes are one of the most unique attractions of Mumbai, as most of them are vintage, with hardly any changes made to the decor and the ambience. This means you get to bring the old-world charm of a Parsi cafe to your photoshoot album without the need to add any props.
Fees: Prior permission is required, so don't forget to order some food from their menu first.
Timings: 11:30 AM to 4 PM
Luxury Yacht Experience, Grant Road
Image Credits: Blue Bay Marine
There's nothing more romantic than taking a sunset sail to the seas on a yacht, just the two of you. That is a concept to consider for your photoshoot in Mumbai, as many companies provide luxury yacht-hiring services to celebrate different occasions. With a backdrop of the Gateway of India and the Taj Mahal Palace hotel, you are set to capture beautiful backdrops everywhere you will pose on the yacht.
Fees: INR 10,000 onwards
Timings: NA
The Asiatic Society of Mumbai, Fort
The white building of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai replicates the ancient ruins of Athens. A hot spot for movie scouters and photography lovers, this 1804 building with Roman pillars and a Greek staircase is perfect for an early morning wide-shot photoshoot for your pre-wedding album. Wear vibrant clothes to click photographs on the staircase and from a distance, with the entire town hall visible in the backdrop.
Fees: NA
Timings: NA
Elephanta Rocks
Image Source: Thrillophilia
Go back in time and opt for something unique for your pre-wedding photoshoot in and around Mumbai. Just a quick ferry away, on an island, are the famous Elephanta Caves. Your photographer will need tools to click in low light because as much as the interiors of these caves are enchanting, only a skilled photographer will be able to capture your romance with beautiful carvings and sculptures in the backdrop of these caves.
Fees: Prior permission for commercial photography required
Timings: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Mumbai, being the city that never sleeps, will surprise you with the tiny surprises that it entails. You will easily find the inspiration you were looking for to do justice to your pre-wedding shoot with a little bit of love and fun. Get in touch with the photographer of your choice and hunt each of these venues down to build your dream life through photographs and some epic memories. What do you think? Aren’t these places for photoshoots in Mumbai one better than the other? You can combine multiple locations from this list for a very diverse look for your photoshoot.
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