Timeless images crafted for couples across Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Arusha — photography that tells your story for generations
View Our PhotographyAt Royal Wedding Cinema & Photography, we create fine art wedding photographs that go far beyond documentation. Based permanently in Dar es Salaam, our team has photographed at the most prestigious wedding venues in Tanzania — including Serena Hotel, Johari Rotana, Ramada Resort Jangwani Beach, Hyatt Regency, Coral Beach Hotel, The Slipway, Mediterraneo Hotel and White Sands Resort. Every image is individually retouched to the highest UK editorial standard, delivering photographs that are worthy of framing, publishing and passing down through generations. Whether you are celebrating an intimate ceremony or a grand multi-day Asian or Indian wedding, we capture every stolen glance, every joyful tear and every breathtaking detail with artistic precision.
300 to 800 fully retouched images delivered per wedding. Every photograph individually edited to UK magazine standard with artistic colour grading.
Intimate editorial shoots at Zanzibar beach, Serengeti, or across Dar es Salaam. Beautiful images for announcements, invitations and wedding displays.
Handcrafted Italian-bound lay-flat albums designed to be treasured and passed down through generations. The finest way to preserve your day.
A glimpse into the love stories we have had the honour to document across Tanzania, Zanzibar and Arusha
Deep experience photographing weddings across every tradition in East Africa
From the vibrant colours of Send-off ceremonies and Kitchen Parties to elegant Reception evenings at Serena Hotel, Johari Rotana's Almasi Ballroom and along the oceanfront at Ramada Resort and Coral Beach Hotel — we photograph every authentic moment of Tanzanian wedding traditions with the respect and artistry they deserve.
The intricate details of a Mehndi ceremony, the golden splendour of a Baraat entrance, the sacred moments of a Nikah — we photograph every detail of multi-day Asian and Indian weddings at venues including Hyatt Regency, The Slipway, Mediterraneo Hotel and White Sands Resort with deep cultural understanding and artistic vision.
We meet to understand your vision, your venues, your cultural traditions and every detail that matters to you
Our photographers blend seamlessly into your celebration, capturing every candid moment, every detail and every emotion
Every image is individually retouched, colour graded and artistically edited over 4 to 6 weeks
Your full gallery delivered via 6-8 weeks private online gallery, USB drive and luxury printed heirloom album
Royal Wedding Cinema & Photography photographed our entire three-day Hindu wedding across Dar es Salaam and every single image left us completely speechless. From the sacred moments of our Haldi ceremony to the grand entrance of our Reception at Hyatt Regency, they captured everything with such elegance and precision. The photographs look like they belong in a luxury wedding magazine. Our pandit even commented on how invisible yet present the photographers were throughout the puja. We cannot recommend this team highly enough.
Deepa & Vikram Patel
Three-Day Hindu Wedding at Hyatt Regency, Dar es Salaam
We got married at Mediterraneo Hotel overlooking the Indian Ocean and our photographs are absolutely breathtaking. The golden hour shots on the terrace with the ocean behind us are framed on our wall and every guest who visits asks who took them. Royal Wedding Cinema & Photography made us feel so relaxed and natural throughout the entire day — we forgot the cameras were even there. The gallery arrived within four weeks and every image was perfectly retouched. Worth every single shilling.
Yasmin & Omar Rashid
Wedding at Mediterraneo Hotel, Dar es Salaam
As a Tanzanian couple celebrating our Send-off and Reception at White Sands Resort, we wanted photographers who understood our culture and our joy. Royal Wedding Cinema & Photography exceeded every expectation. The way they captured our traditional dances, the ululations, the family moments and the pure happiness of the day is something we will treasure forever. Our mothers cried when they saw the gallery. These are not just photographs — they are our family history preserved in the most beautiful way possible.
Grace & Emmanuel Makundi
Send-off & Reception at White Sands Resort, Dar es Salaam
We are permanently based in Dar es Salaam and available across Zanzibar, Arusha and all of East Africa. Limited dates available for 2026 and 2027.
A 30% deposit secures your date. Balance due 1 month before your celebration. Travel within Dar es Salaam is included — covering all venues from Jangwani Beach to Masaki and beyond. Zanzibar, Arusha and all destination travel quoted separately. Every package is fully customisable.