Wedding Photographer and Videographer in Beacon, NY
River views, mountain backdrops and relaxed weekend weddings in Beacon and Cold Spring, photographed and filmed by our team.
Beacon is a river town on the east bank of the Hudson, with a long Main Street, old brick factories turned into galleries and Mount Beacon rising behind it. Across the water are Newburgh and the hills of Orange County, and a short drive south is Cold Spring, with its village streets and views of the Hudson Highlands. Couples come here for a relaxed weekend wedding with the river and the mountains as the backdrop. We photograph and film weddings in Beacon from our studio in New York.
Weekend weddings in the Hudson Valley
Weddings around Beacon often stretch across a weekend: a welcome dinner on Friday, the wedding on Saturday and a farewell brunch on Sunday, with guests staying nearby. That pace suits photography. There is time for portraits in the best light, for a quiet first look and for the families to settle in. We plan where the team stays so we can cover an early start without a long drive on the wedding morning.
Venues around Beacon
The area mixes converted industrial spaces with exposed brick and big windows, barns and farm venues in the surrounding countryside, and estates with lawns facing the river. Each has its own light: industrial spaces are bright and even, barns are warm and dim in the evening, and river lawns are best toward sunset. We look at your venue with you before the day and plan the timeline around it.
Portraits with a view
Riverfront parks, the old train station area, Main Street and the trails at the foot of Mount Beacon all give portraits a sense of place. In autumn the Highlands turn red and orange, which is the season many couples choose the Hudson Valley for.
Getting there
From Long Island we travel up through Westchester and across to the east bank of the Hudson, and we plan the drive and an overnight stay for early starts.
See our Hudson Valley page, wedding films and drone coverage, or check your date.
Landmarks and photo spots around Beacon
Beacon and Cold Spring give couples river views and mountain backdrops. Some of these places ask for a permit or a fee for professional sessions; we check the current rules before we book a time.
Long Dock Park
Google MapsA riverfront park in Beacon with wetlands, a beach and wide views across the Hudson to Newburgh.
Mount Beacon
Google MapsThe mountain behind the town, with trails and an old incline railway route to views over the valley.
Bannerman Castle
Google MapsThe ruined castle on Pollepel Island, visible from the shore and from tours on the river.
Cold Spring
Google MapsA village of historic streets and a riverfront bandstand facing the Hudson Highlands, a short drive south.
What Couples Say About Working With Jay’s Team
In their own words on Google: four-day weddings, Diwali parties, anniversaries and more.
A Virk
From start to finish, Jay and his entire team made our wedding experience effortless, joyful, and incredibly special. We had a four-day wedding celebration with a mix of Indian and American events, and somehow they captured everything, every emotion, every ritual, every candid moment, without ever feeling intrusive or stressful. Jay is not only an insanely talented photographer, but also a calm, organized, and reassuring presence. His team kept everything running smoothly, helped guide us when needed, and truly understood the flow and importance of both cultures. From Punjabi ceremonies to the American wedding events, they knew exactly what moments mattered and how to document them beautifully. What stood out most was how easy they made the entire process. During a long, multi-day wedding, that peace of mind is priceless. If you are looking for a photography team that is professional, culturally fluent, incredibly hardworking, and genuinely invested in your experience, I cannot recommend Verma Photography enough. We would choose them again in a heartbeat and recommend them to anyone and everyone.
Naresh Kumar
We recently had the pleasure of booking Verma Photography for our anniversary, and we couldn't be happier with the results! From start to finish, the team was professional, friendly, and attentive to every detail. They captured every moment beautifully, from the candid smiles to the emotional vows, with a perfect mix of traditional and creative angles. We highly recommend Verma Photography & Videography for anyone looking to capture their wedding day in a truly stunning way and look forward to working with them again soon!
Rahual Kumar
I recently booked Verma photography for my brother's wedding. Jay and his team were beyond amazing and so easy to work with. They were very professional and the photos/videos were delivered on time with such great attention to detail. Would recommend Jay and his team to anyone for top quality service
Saajan Shah
When you work with Verma Photography, you don't just get amazing photos and videos to remember your events by. You also have a lot of fun and feel valued as a client. We hired Verma Photography for our destination wedding and we had a wonderful time working with them. They all were kind and professional, they kept us smiling and laughing throughout the whole weekend, they were respectful of our time and our schedule, and they interacted very well with our guests and vendors. They understand that it isn't just about the photos and videos, but also being able to read the clients' needs, energy, comfort level, and vision. Leading up to our wedding, they took the time to understand what our vision was. They showed great enthusiasm and professionalism from start to finish. They were always prepared and on time, and they handled challenges very well. The entire Verma Photography team works really hard while striving to give the best results. We enjoyed working with them, we loved the photos and videos they delivered, and we know we'll be looking to hire them again in the future. The entire experience that we had working with Verma Photography exceeded our expectations and we highly recommend them for any of your photo and video needs!
Check your date with us
Tell us your dates, events and venues, and we will come back with availability and coverage built around your celebration.