Surabaya isn't just Tunjungan and Mayjen Sungkono. Your prewedding story can start from the colonial heritage of Hotel Majapahit 1910, sunset at Sanggar Agung Temple on Kenjeran Beach, or even the legendary sunrise at Mount Bromo Tengger Semeru four hours from the city. Fotofusi assigns Surabaya photographers who understand local character — from Kya-Kya Chinatown to the volcanic sand sea. Packages Rp 2.8M – 11M, secure escrow, 7-day edit turnaround.
About Fotofusi Surabaya Prewedding Photography
Fotofusi Surabaya is a prewedding photography brand with verified photographers based across Greater Surabaya — Tunjungan, Mayjen Sungkono, Pakuwon City, Wonokromo, Gubeng, Sukolilo, all the way to Sidoarjo-Gresik-Bangkalan via the Suramadu Bridge. We understand Surabaya carries two parallel identities: an industrial-commercial city with luxury ballrooms from Shangri-La to the heritage Hotel Majapahit 1910, and the gateway to East Java's natural destinations — Mount Bromo Tengger Semeru, Madakaripura, Batu Malang, Tretes Prigen. Your prewedding session can live in both worlds at once.
What makes Surabaya prewedding distinct is the rich layered Chinese-Surabaya culture that remains very much alive. The Chinese-Surabaya community in Kya-Kya Kembang Jepun, Pasar Atom, and Pakuwon City still actively performs the Sangjit (formal dowry delivery) and Teapai (tea ceremony for parents) traditions. Many Chinese-Surabaya couples request a pre-shoot at Kya-Kya Chinatown first as Sangjit documentation, followed by the main prewedding session in Pakuwon City. Our Fotofusi Surabaya photographers are accustomed to working with formal Chinese tradition — they understand red-gold prosperity etiquette, qun kwa bridal wear, and parts of our crew are Mandarin-fluent for communication with extended Hokkien-speaking family.
The legendary Bromo sunrise strategy is the biggest USP of Surabaya prewedding. No other Indonesian city has access to a sunrise of Penanjakan 1 Bromo caliber within a 4-hour drive. We have a tested Bromo shoot SOP: drive the afternoon before via Pandaan-Pasuruan-Probolinggo Toll (about 4 hours), stay overnight in Cemoro Lawang near the BTS National Park entrance, dawn 03:30 the 4WD jeep is already reserved to Penanjakan 1 or Bukit Cinta, golden-hour sunrise 04:00–06:00, then the Kaldera sand sea + Bukit Teletubbies + Whispering Sands 07:00–09:00, returning to Surabaya by noon. Our team handles special BTS National Park drone permits, files BMKG reports during high volcanic activity, and brings sub-zero thermal gear and gloves for the crew.
For couples who prefer a relaxed day-trip without overnight stays, Surabaya offers underrated 1.5–2 hour highland options: Pacet/Trawas Mojokerto (Wonosalam tea plantations, Coban Canggu falls, scenic villas), Tretes/Prigen Pasuruan (golf course, hot springs, Kakek Bodo Waterfall), or Batu Malang (Coban Rondo, apple orchards, theme parks). For couples wanting a spiritual + dramatic combination, the sacred Hindu Madakaripura Waterfall in Probolinggo is often packaged with Bromo as a 2-day combo. Madura Island via Suramadu (30 minutes) delivers salt-flat landscapes + bebek songkem cultural shots that are uniquely Madurese. All day-trip transport costs are transparent, Fotofusi escrow holds — the photographer is paid only after you confirm satisfaction with edits.
We have a tested Bromo shoot SOP — drive the day before to stay in Cemoro Lawang, 4WD jeep at Penanjakan 1 by 03:30 dawn, BTS National Park drone permit handled, sub-zero thermal gear included. No hidden trouble on the ground.
Hotel Majapahit 1910 (1945 Yamato Incident), Jl Tunjungan retro strip, House of Sampoerna, Heroes' Monument, Red Bridge — we have access and SOPs for shooting Surabaya colonial heritage that doesn't feel generic.
The Chinese-Surabaya community in Kya-Kya/Pakuwon City frequently requests Sangjit pre-shoots. Part of our crew is Mandarin-fluent for communication with extended Hokkien-speaking family and understands formal red-gold etiquette.
Funds held by Fotofusi until you approve results. Photographers are assigned from the Tunjungan-Embong Malang-Pakuwon CBD base — they know Surabaya traffic, backstreet routes, and heritage venues without needing fresh scouting.
Packages & Pricing
Four flexible packages by concept and shoot duration. Prices reflect tier-1 Surabaya (1.4× multiplier from the Jogja baseline). Bromo sunrise 2-day destination sessions are priced as the Luxury package with Cemoro Lawang crew accommodation already included.
Short Surabaya city session, 1 location, still signature output
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Rp 2.800.000
Best for: Couples wanting a simple save-the-date — Sangjit pre-shoot at Kya-Kya Chinatown, intimate session at Taman Bungkul, vintage cafe on Jl Tunjungan, or scenic urban prewedding at Pakuwon City Lake.
CHOOSE THISMost popular Surabaya — 2 locations + Sanggar Agung sunset
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Rp 5.500.000
Best for: Couples wanting a classic Surabaya session — morning at heritage Hotel Majapahit + sunset at Sanggar Agung Temple on Kenjeran Beach, or morning heritage Jl Tunjungan + golden hour Pakuwon City Lake. 2 outfit changes included.
CHOOSE THISFull-day Surabaya + highland day-trip to Pacet/Trawas/Tretes/Batu
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Rp 8.000.000
Best for: Couples wanting a full session with urban-highland contrast — morning at heritage Hotel Majapahit / Kya-Kya Chinatown, then a 1.5–2 hour day-trip to Pacet (tea plantations + Coban Canggu), Tretes Prigen (golf + hot springs), or Batu Malang (Coban Rondo + apple orchards). Multi-outfit + cinematic video.
CHOOSE THISMount Bromo Tengger Semeru sunrise destination — magazine-grade 2 days
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Rp 11.000.000
Best for: Couples wanting magazine-grade output with contrasting 2-day storytelling: Day-1 Surabaya CBD heritage (Hotel Majapahit + Jl Tunjungan + Kya-Kya Chinatown + Sanggar Agung sunset), Day-2 legendary sunrise at Bromo Penanjakan 1 + Kaldera sand sea + Bukit Teletubbies. Can be combined with sacred Hindu Madakaripura Waterfall.
CHOOSE THIS* Prices above reflect tier-1 Surabaya (1.4× multiplier from Jogja, slightly below Jakarta's 1.6× due to more manageable cost-of-living). For Bromo destination sessions (Luxury package), Cemoro Lawang crew + couple accommodation is already included for 1 night. To extend to 2 nights (handling weather contingency during the January-February rainy season), add Rp 1.5M per night. For Chinese-Surabaya Sangjit pre-shoot at Kya-Kya Chinatown (1 extra hour before the main session), add Rp 700K. Sacred Hindu Madakaripura Waterfall (day-trip combo from Bromo, +1 hour from Cemoro Lawang) add Rp 1.2M for transport + sacred-site ticket fees.
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What You Get
More than just pretty photos from Tunjungan to Pakuwon. Every package already includes everything below — no hidden fees for day-trip transport, drone permits, or Bromo thermal gear.
Every selected photo professionally color-graded with our signature look, full-resolution, delivered via permanent Google Drive. Not heavily curated — every keeper from Hotel Majapahit heritage to Bromo sand sea is yours.
Before the session (Standard package and above), a 30-minute online briefing reviews moodboard, outfit (including thermal dress code for Bromo dawn), props, and specific locations. For the Luxury package, briefing covers BMKG weather data, BTS National Park drone permits, and Cemoro Lawang logistics.
Online gallery with a shareable link — easy to share with family in Surabaya / Chinese diaspora in Singapore-Malaysia, or embed in your digital wedding invitation. Permanent Fotofusi hosting.
Hardcover album on matte Italian paper (lay-flat binding for magazine-style), professionally bound. Perfect as a centerpiece in your Pakuwon City home or a gift for Madura family via Suramadu.
1–5 minute prewedding video with cinematic editing, color grading, original soundtrack. Drone aerial for outdoor locations (Bromo Kaldera, Pakuwon City scenic, Suramadu Bridge sunset). BTS National Park drone permit handled by the team.
For the Luxury Bromo destination package, Bromo-view heritage homestay accommodation at Cemoro Lawang for 1 night is included — crew + couple. Sub-zero thermal gear + gloves on standby. 4WD jeep reservation to Penanjakan 1 handled by the team.
For Chinese-Surabaya Sangjit pre-shoots at Kya-Kya Chinatown or Pakuwon City, Mandarin-fluent crew on standby request — smooth communication with extended Hokkien-speaking family and proper understanding of formal red-gold etiquette.
Different color tone, wider crop on Bromo sunrise, extra basic skin retouch? Minor revisions are free until you're truly satisfied with the results.
Process
From your first message to Bromo sunrise photos landing in your Drive, everything is coordinated by the Fotofusi Surabaya team. For Bromo destination sessions specifically, we have a tested SOP that has handled dozens of couples.
Message Fotofusi Surabaya admin via WhatsApp. Share your Surabaya area (Tunjungan/Pakuwon/Wonokromo/Gubeng/Sukolilo), planned date, concept (urban heritage / temple sunset / Bromo destination / Chinese Sangjit / day-trip Pacet-Trawas-Tretes-Batu), and budget range. We reply with matching packages and a transparent quote within 2 business hours.
Our quality team picks a photographer from the Tunjungan-Embong Malang-Pakuwon CBD base whose portfolio style matches your moodboard. For Chinese Sangjit pre-shoots, we assign photographers experienced with Chinese-Surabaya traditions and Mandarin-speaking crew. Portfolio sent before confirmation.
Confirmed? Transfer 30% deposit to Fotofusi escrow (Fotofusi's account, not directly to the photographer). Both parties sign a digital contract — including a Bromo weather contingency clause (free reschedule if BMKG declares high volcanic activity or BTS National Park closure).
At least 7 days before the session, online briefing between you and the photographer: final moodboard, outfit (thermal dress code if Bromo), specific location shot list, session flow. For Luxury Bromo packages: BMKG weather review, 4WD jeep reservation to Penanjakan 1, BTS National Park drone permit, Cemoro Lawang accommodation.
Photographer arrives on time per schedule. For the Luxury 2-day package: Day-1 full day in Surabaya city (heritage Hotel Majapahit 09:00 / Jl Tunjungan retro / Kya-Kya Chinatown / Sanggar Agung Temple sunset 17:30). Remaining 70% transferred today (still held in Fotofusi escrow).
Luxury package only: afternoon before, drive Surabaya → Cemoro Lawang via Pandaan-Pasuruan-Probolinggo Toll (4 hours). Stay at Cemoro Lawang homestay. Dawn 03:30 4WD jeep to Penanjakan 1 or Bukit Cinta. Sunrise 04:00–06:00. Kaldera sand sea + Bukit Teletubbies + Whispering Sands 07:00–09:00. Return to Surabaya at noon.
Edits delivered in 7 working days (Standard), 10 days (Premium), or 14 days (Luxury Bromo). Via permanent Google Drive + premium USB box (Luxury). Once you confirm satisfaction, escrow releases to the photographer. Fotofusi cloud backup keeps files for 1 year.
Why Choose Fotofusi
Surabaya has a mature photography ecosystem with many established studios. Here's what makes Fotofusi Surabaya different — we don't sell cheaper, we sell tested SOPs for Surabaya's unique scenarios.
Not every Surabaya photographer dares to handle Bromo destination. Drive 4 hours the day before, overnight in Cemoro Lawang, dawn 03:30 4WD jeep, BTS National Park drone permit, sub-zero thermal gear, extra cold-drain batteries — we've handled dozens of couples. The SOP is clean, the couple isn't stressed on the ground.
The Chinese-Surabaya community in Kya-Kya/Pakuwon City frequently requests Sangjit-Teapai pre-shoots. Part of our crew is Mandarin-fluent, understands red-gold prosperity etiquette, qun kwa bridal wear, and communicates smoothly with extended Hokkien-speaking family — including relatives from Singapore-Malaysia.
We have access and SOPs for shooting Hotel Majapahit 1910 (heritage protected, requires management approval), House of Sampoerna, Heroes' Monument, Red Bridge, Sanggar Agung Temple at Kenjeran — not just quick exterior shots. Results are magazine-grade.
Pacet (tea plantations + Coban Canggu), Trawas (Dlundung falls), Tretes Prigen (golf + hot springs), Batu Malang (Coban Rondo + apple orchards) — all 1.5–2 hours from Surabaya. We have a tested location + permit network. Couples just pick the mood.
Payments held in Fotofusi escrow until you're satisfied. For weather-dependent Bromo sessions, there's a free reschedule clause if BMKG declares high volcanic activity or extreme weather. No drama about lost deposits.
Photographers assigned from the Tunjungan-Embong Malang-Pakuwon CBD base — they know Wonokromo-Margorejo rush hour, backstreet routes, and heritage venues without needing fresh scouting. Save time, more time to shoot.
Got a question 6 months after the session? Lost a file? Want to reprint the 30x30 cm album for parents in Pakuwon City? Message Fotofusi Surabaya admin — not the photographer who has moved on. 1-year cloud backup.
Testimonials
Cece Tjandra & Liem Wijaya
Chinese-Surabaya Wedding Couple · Kya-Kya Chinatown + Pakuwon City · March 2026
“We're a Chinese-Surabaya couple. We wanted a prewedding at Kya-Kya Chinatown first to document our Sangjit, then the main session at scenic Pakuwon City. What impressed us: the lead Fotofusi photographer was Mandarin-fluent — could communicate directly with my mom and Cici Po who still speak Hokkien. The Sangjit shoot tone was formal yet warm, the red-gold qun kwa colors came out beautifully. Edits delivered in 7 working days, everything in. So worth it.”
FAQ
13 common questions from wedding photography clients in Jogja.
Basic package starts at Rp 2,800,000 (2 hours, 1 Surabaya city location, 75+ photos). Most-popular Standard at Rp 5,500,000 (4 hours, 2 locations + Sanggar Agung Kenjeran or Suramadu sunset, 2 outfits, 150+ photos). Premium at Rp 8,000,000 (full day Surabaya + 1.5–2 hour day-trip Pacet/Trawas/Tretes/Batu, cinematic video, drone). Luxury at Rp 11,000,000 (2 days — Day-1 Surabaya heritage, Day-2 Bromo sunrise destination, Cemoro Lawang crew accommodation included). Prices reflect tier-1 Surabaya (1.4× multiplier from Jogja).
Surabaya is Indonesia's second-largest city (3 million city residents, 9 million Greater Surabaya) — the industrial-commercial hub of East Java. Cost-of-living is higher, there are many luxury ballrooms (Shangri-La, JW Marriott, Sheraton, heritage Majapahit) for high-end weddings of 800-1500 pax, and B2B MNC demand is strong. The 1.4× multiplier sits slightly below Jakarta (1.6×) because Surabaya traffic is more manageable, but well above Bandung (1.1×). Realistic range: 1.2× (basic Sidoarjo SME shoots) up to 1.6× (2-day Bromo destination with crew accommodation).
Our tested SOP: (1) Drive Surabaya → Cemoro Lawang via Pandaan-Pasuruan-Probolinggo Toll the afternoon before, about 4 hours total, arriving by evening. (2) Overnight stay at Cemoro Lawang homestay (Luxury package includes 1 night). (3) Dawn 03:30 4WD jeep reservation to Penanjakan 1 or Bukit Cinta (4WD jeep is mandatory — regular cars can't cross the sand sea). (4) Sunrise 04:00–06:00 at Penanjakan 1. (5) Kaldera sand sea + Bukit Teletubbies + Whispering Sands 07:00–09:00. (6) Return to Surabaya at noon. The team handles BTS National Park drone permits, BMKG volcanic activity reports, and sub-zero dawn thermal gear (temperatures often 3–7°C with wind chill below 0°C).
Yes. The Chinese-Surabaya community at Kya-Kya Kembang Jepun, Pasar Atom, and Pakuwon City actively performs Sangjit (formal dowry delivery) and Teapai (tea ceremony for parents). Many Chinese-Surabaya couples request a Sangjit pre-shoot at Kya-Kya Chinatown first as formal documentation, then the main prewedding session at scenic Pakuwon City or heritage Tunjungan. Add Rp 700K beyond the base package for a 1-hour Sangjit pre-shoot. Our crew is Mandarin-fluent — they communicate directly with extended Hokkien-speaking family, understand red-gold prosperity etiquette, qun kwa bridal wear, and formal dress codes.
Yes. Hotel Majapahit Surabaya (heritage protected building built in 1910 — historic site of the 19 September 1945 Yamato Incident) requires management approval for colonial heritage interior shoots. We have an established communication channel with management — request shoots at least 14 days before the session for interior approval. Exterior shoots (lobby entrance + lawn) are more flexible. The most iconic backdrops: the heritage colonial lounge with vintage 1910 furniture, the long heritage corridor, and the 1945 Yamato Incident plaque.
Sanggar Agung Temple at Kenjeran Beach is one of Surabaya's most iconic sunset locations — a 20-meter Kwan Im Buddhist deity statue with the sea as backdrop. Optimal timing: arrive at 16:30 for setup, golden hour 17:00–17:30, magic hour sunset 17:30–17:45. Access is free (not ticketed), but commercial shoots require coordination with temple management. The most beautiful lighting comes when the red-gold of the temple blends with the orange sky. We often pair this with a morning slot at Kya-Kya Chinatown for full Chinese-Surabaya storytelling.
Depends on mood and time budget. (1) Pacet Mojokerto (1.5 hours) — Wonosalam tea plantations + Coban Canggu, lush tropical highland mood. (2) Trawas Mojokerto (1.5 hours) — scenic villas + Dlundung Waterfall, intimate retreat mood. (3) Tretes Prigen Pasuruan (1.5 hours) — golf course view of Mount Arjuna + hot springs + Kakek Bodo Waterfall, premium highland mood. (4) Batu Malang (2 hours) — Coban Rondo + apple orchards + Jatim Park theme parks, fun-touristy mood. For the strongest magazine vibe: Tretes (golf + Arjuna). For family-friendly: Batu. For intimate authentic: Pacet/Trawas.
Yes, this is a favorite for extended Luxury packages. Madakaripura Waterfall in Probolinggo is a sacred Hindu waterfall (Patih Gajah Mada's meditation site) — located 1 hour from Cemoro Lawang. Scenario: Day-1 Surabaya city heritage, Day-2 dawn 03:30 Bromo sunrise + sand sea until 09:00, then continue to Madakaripura 10:00–13:00 (light 20-minute trek + photos at the circular sacred waterfall). Add Rp 1.2M for transport + sacred-site ticket fees + extra day (if you want to stay 2 nights in Cemoro Lawang for a less rushed pace). Results are dramatic — the contrast of volcanic sand sea + sacred waterfall is highly unique.
We have a weather contingency clause: free reschedule if BMKG declares high volcanic activity (Bromo Standby or Alert status — BTS National Park typically closes) or extreme weather (heavy fog storms). Optimal Bromo season: April–October (dry season, clear view, low fog). The January–February rainy season is still doable but carries a high risk of thick sunrise fog — we recommend extending to 2 nights at Cemoro Lawang for weather contingency (add Rp 1.5M per night). The team always checks BMKG from T-3 to T-1 before the drive.
Yes. For Premium and Luxury packages, pickup from Juanda Airport (Sidoarjo — 30 minutes from Surabaya city) or Pasar Turi/Gubeng Station is included. For Standard packages, pickup adds Rp 350K (one-way). Many Jakarta-Bali-Singapore clients fly to Juanda specifically for Surabaya prewedding — we pick up directly from arrivals, deliver to CBD hotels (Tunjungan/Mayjen Sungkono/Pakuwon), brief in the evening, shoot the next morning.
Suramadu Bridge (5.4 km, Indonesia's longest bridge) connects Surabaya–Bangkalan Madura — a 30-minute drive. Favorite scenario: sunset shoot at Suramadu Bridge itself 17:00–18:00 (parking in the official area, drone restricted in the bridge zone — coordinate with PUPR + AirNav), then cross to Madura for Bangkalan salt-flat landscapes + bebek songkem cultural shots. Madurese traditional dress (traditional Madura kebaya) is highly photogenic. Add Rp 500K to extend to a Madura day-trip from the Standard package.
Surabaya peak season: May–June (school holidays + ITS-Unair-Ubaya-UK Petra graduations), September–November (optimal pre-rainy season weather), December (year-end). Heritage Majapahit hotel slots + Tunjungan strip + Sanggar Agung Kenjeran sunset can fully book 60 days out. Low season: January–February (peak Surabaya rainy season — flooding at Wonokromo/Margorejo/Rungkut points, Bromo high fog risk). For Bromo sunrise specifically, avoid Lebaran (extreme peak — packed) and long weekends (Penanjakan 1 4WD jeeps fully booked). Book at least 21 days ahead for Luxury Bromo packages.
30% deposit goes to the Fotofusi account (not directly to the photographer). Remaining 70% paid on session day (Day-1 for 2-day Luxury packages). All funds held by Fotofusi until you confirm satisfaction with the edits. The photographer only receives payment after you approve. Risk of photographer no-show or ghosting = zero. For Luxury Bromo packages with weather contingency, there's a free reschedule clause if conditions aren't feasible — funds remain safe in escrow until the session is fully completed.
Service Areas
Fotofusi Surabaya covers Greater Surabaya (Gerbangkertosusila) + 1.5–2 hour highland day-trips + 4-hour Bromo destination. Here are specific areas and use-cases per region:
Colonial heritage CBD — Hotel Majapahit 1910 (1945 Yamato Incident), Jl Tunjungan retro strip, Tunjungan Plaza, Sheraton Surabaya, Pullman City Centre, DoubleTree by Hilton, Pasar Genteng heritage food, Bumi Surabaya City Resort
Luxury CBD — Shangri-La Surabaya (1500-pax ballroom), Vasa Hotel, Java Paragon, Wyndham Surabaya, Aria Centra, Ciputra World mall + convention, Lenmarc Mall
Premium residential — JW Marriott Hotel Surabaya (1000-pax luxury), Pakuwon Mall, East Coast Center, Pakuwon Imperial Ballroom, scenic Pakuwon Lake prewedding, Universitas Ciputra (UC), Marvell City
Premium urban — Mercure Surabaya Manyar, Singgasana Hotel, Hotel Bisanta Bidakara, Marvell City ballroom, Royal Plaza, Jl Raya Darmo heritage residential, Taman Bungkul green space
Campus & hospital — Hotel Santika Premiere Gubeng, Grand Mercure Surabaya City, Unair Dharmawangsa A-B + Mulyorejo C campuses, RS dr. Soetomo, Jl Gubeng heritage strip, Pasar Pucang Anom
Eastern campuses + sunset coast — ITS Sukolilo, PENS, Unair C Mulyorejo, Kenjeran Beach, Sanggar Agung Temple sunset 17:30, Atlantis Land family
Old town Chinatown — Kya-Kya Kembang Jepun (popular Sangjit-Teapai), Pasar Atom textile wholesale, House of Sampoerna colonial heritage, Heroes' Monument 10 November 1945, Red Bridge heritage, Tanjung Perak Port, Cheng Hoo Mosque Chinese-Muslim architecture
Suburb districts + Madura access — Tanggulangin Sidoarjo (handmade leather SMEs tradition since 1939), Juanda Airport Sidoarjo (30-minute pickup), Suramadu Bridge sunset 17:00–18:00, Madura Island Bangkalan (salt-flat landscapes + bebek songkem)
Pacet Mojokerto (Wonosalam tea plantations + Coban Canggu), Trawas Mojokerto (scenic villas + Dlundung Waterfall), Tretes Prigen Pasuruan (Arjuna-view golf + hot springs + Kakek Bodo Waterfall), Batu Malang (Coban Rondo + apple orchards + Jatim Park theme)
Mount Bromo Tengger Semeru — afternoon-before drive via Pandaan-Pasuruan-Probolinggo Toll (4 hours), overnight Cemoro Lawang, 4WD jeep to Penanjakan 1 / Bukit Cinta at 03:30 dawn, sunrise 04:00–06:00, Kaldera sand sea + Bukit Teletubbies + Whispering Sands 07:00–09:00. Optional combo: sacred Hindu Madakaripura Waterfall Probolinggo (+1 hour from Cemoro Lawang)
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Beyond this service, the Fotofusi team is ready to handle various other photography & video needs — all by verified local crew.
