Govt. licensed photographer
Taj Mahal at sunrise with golden light on white marble
Signature Service

Taj Mahal Sunrise Photoshoot

The ultimate photography experience in the most magical morning light.

Why Choose the Sunrise Session?

The Taj Mahal at sunrise is an ethereal experience. As the first rays of sun hit the white marble, the monument transforms, reflecting soft pinks, warm golds, and brilliant whites.

Beyond the lighting, the sunrise session offers the most crucial advantage for photography: fewer crowds. By entering as soon as the gates open, we capture wide, sweeping shots of you with the monument without hundreds of tourists in the background.

No guide in this package

This is a photography-only session, so no guide is included. Inside the Taj Mahal a guide is not permitted alongside a photographer — your licensed photographer is with you throughout.

What's Included

  • 1.5–2 Hour Guided Session: Plenty of time to explore all the best vantage points.
  • 120+ Photos: Professionally captured at all the best angles.
  • 3–5 Reels: Solo, couple or family — ready to post.
  • We Meet You at Your Hotel: Your photographer meets you there and walks you to the gate. Transport is not included in this package.
  • Official Photography Permit: Full authorization for professional equipment entry.
  • Skip-the-Line Guidance: We know exactly which gate to use and how to navigate security quickly.
  • Posing Direction: Gentle guidance to ensure you look natural and elegant.
  • Private Online Gallery: Delivered within 48 hours for easy downloading and sharing.
  • Fully Customisable: A 20% advance confirms the booking.

Sunrise Session Timeline

  1. 30 min before sunrise: Meet at the East Gate. Quick introductions and plan review.
  2. Gate opening: Enter together, clear security with official permit.
  3. First 30 minutes: Capture the iconic reflecting pool shots as the light transforms.
  4. Next 45–60 minutes: Move to the elevated platform for close-up portraits and varied angles.
  5. Final 30 minutes: Garden shots, candid moments, and any specific requests.

Package Details

$120 USD
  • ✓ Meeting Time: 5:30 AM (Varies by season)
  • ✓ Duration: 1.5–2 Hours
  • ✓ Photos: 120+ plus 3–5 reels
  • ✓ Delivery: 48 Hours
  • ✓ Official Permit Included
  • ✓ Photographer meets you at your hotel
Check Availability

* Monument entry tickets are not included in the photography fee.

Secure Your Date

Book Your Authorized Photoshoot

Due to government regulations, I can only take a limited number of clients per day. Please inquire early to secure your preferred date and time.

Limited Daily Permits

To maintain the quality of experience and adhere to monument guidelines, I accept maximum 2 shoots per day (Sunrise and Sunset).

Why No Exact Hours?

Sunrise and sunset shift through the year, so you only pick a part of the day — sunrise, forenoon, afternoon or sunset. We confirm the exact meeting time on WhatsApp once your date is locked in.

* We aim to respond to all inquiries within 10 minutes during business hours via WhatsApp.

120+ photos and 3–5 reels — your photographer meets you at your hotel · 1.5–2 Hours

Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays

Preferred Timing *

Best light & fewest crowds — exact hour confirmed on WhatsApp, since sunrise/sunset times change with the season.

Helps us pace the session — children under 15 enter the Taj Mahal free.

Submitting opens WhatsApp with your inquiry pre-filled and also emails a copy to our booking desk, so nothing gets missed. No payment is taken on this website.