Glossary

Understand the key terms we use across the Indian Photographer Database to help you make informed decisions.

Starting Price

The base price a photographer lists for a standard, entry-level wedding photography package. This price is an indicator and may not include video, albums, or multiple days of coverage. Always contact the photographer for a detailed quote based on your specific requirements.

Performance Score

The 0-100 IPD organic score calculated from confidence-adjusted published IPD reviews, profile completeness and IPD Verification. Older/imported display ratings, awards, Featured status and owner-editable timestamps do not change it. It is a shortlisting aid rather than a guarantee of service quality.

Verified Professional Activity

A positive IPD evidence signal shown when qualifying recent professional Client Gallery activity has been observed. The same verification standard applies to complimentary and paid Galleries. It does not add Performance Score points, and absence of the badge is not a negative assessment.

Active on IPD

A positive account-freshness signal indicating recent photographer account use. Login activity does not prove professional work and does not increase Performance Score.

Deliverables

The final products you will receive from the photographer. This can include a specific number of edited digital photos, a highlight film, a full-length wedding video, a photo album, etc. Deliverables should always be confirmed in writing before booking.

Travel / Outstation

Refers to weddings taking place outside the photographer's home city. Outstation assignments typically incur additional charges for travel, accommodation, and logistics, which should be discussed and agreed upon beforehand.

Experience

The number of years the photographer has been professionally active in the wedding industry. While more experience can indicate reliability, many new photographers bring fresh, creative perspectives.

Rating / Reviews

Rating and review information displayed on a photographer profile. Reviews are user-submitted feedback and should be read alongside the photographer’s portfolio, verification status, and direct booking checks.

Verified Badge

A green badge indicating that the profile’s professional identity has completed the Indian Photographer Database team’s manual verification process. It is an additional trust signal, not a guarantee of service quality, availability, or booking outcome.