Planting Fields, Oyster Bay
Beyond the main lawns, the Tudor Revival walls of Coe Hall and the glasshouses give you stone, glass and greenery in one walk. The Camellia House is a quiet option in the colder months.
Wedding Photographer and Videographer on Long Island
Wedding photography and films across Nassau and Suffolk from our studio in New York, for Indian, South Indian, South Asian, American and fusion celebrations.
Long Island is home for Verma Photography. We are based in New York, so when you look for Long Island wedding photographers you are looking at a team whose daily drive runs along the same parkways your guests will use on your wedding day. We photograph and film weddings from the Queens line out to the East End, and we cover the whole weekend when your celebration runs across several days.
What Long Island weddings look like
Long Island weddings tend to fall into a few clear styles. On the North Shore you find Gold Coast mansions and estate venues with long driveways, formal gardens and grand staircases, places like Oheka Castle in the Town of Huntington that couples plan around well ahead. Central Nassau has the large catering halls and hotel ballrooms that suit a big Indian reception, with The Garden City Hotel and The Inn at New Hyde Park among the best-known names. The South Shore brings waterfront clubs and marinas on the bays, and Suffolk opens up to country clubs, vineyards and barns as you head east.
Each setting asks for something different. Mansion ballrooms often have low, warm light and mirrored walls. Catering halls run tight timelines with several events in one building on a Saturday. Waterfront ceremonies mean planning around wind and the angle of the sun on the water. We plan your coverage around the room you have chosen, not a template.
Little India and South Asian weddings on Long Island
Broadway in Hicksville is often called Long Island’s Little India: sari shops, jewellers, sweet shops and restaurants that many families visit while they plan a wedding. Nassau and western Suffolk are home to large Gujarati, Punjabi, Bengali and Pakistani communities, and to many Tamil, Telugu and Malayali families in towns such as Jericho, Syosset, New Hyde Park and Floral Park.
That mix shows up in the weddings. A Long Island celebration might start with a Haldi in a backyard in Syosset, move to a Sangeet at a banquet hall in Westbury, and finish with a hotel ceremony and an American-style reception. We cover multi-day weddings that blend Indian and American events, and our Indian wedding photography and Indian wedding videography pages explain how we plan each day.
For Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayali families, a South Indian ceremony has its own rhythm: an early Muhurtham set by your priest, the Kashi Yatra, the Oonjal, the Thaali tying and Saptapadi, often followed by a lunch reception. Our South Indian wedding photography page covers how we plan around a pre-dawn start. We also photograph Nikah, Mehndi and Walima celebrations and Sikh Anand Karaj ceremonies at gurdwaras across the island.
Getting there
Being central matters on Long Island. From our studio, most of Nassau is a short drive along the Northern State, the LIE or the Southern State, and western Suffolk towns like Huntington, Melville and Commack are close behind. For weddings further east, toward Riverhead, the North Fork or the Hamptons, we plan travel time around summer weekend traffic so the team arrives before getting-ready coverage begins.
Engagement shoots and seasons
Long Island gives you a wide choice of settings for an engagement or pre-wedding shoot. Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay and Old Westbury Gardens suit couples who want gardens and historic architecture; both have their own rules for photo sessions, so we check those with you before you pick a date. Jones Beach, Long Beach and the bluffs at Caumsett State Park give you open sky and water. The harbors at Port Jefferson and Northport offer village streets and boats at golden hour.
Spring brings cherry blossoms and tulips to the North Shore gardens. Summer evenings give long golden hours on the South Shore beaches. October is a favorite for foliage and soft light, and winter works well on clear, cold days at the beach, when the sun stays low all afternoon.
Services on Long Island
- Wedding photography for every tradition and style
- Wedding videography on Long Island, from highlight films to full-length edits
- Event photography for birthdays, sweet 16s, anniversaries and corporate events
- Portraits and staff headshots for Long Island businesses
- Drone photo and video where airspace rules and your venue allow it
Packages can be adjusted with extra hours, albums and prints. Browse the portfolio, or get in touch to check your date.
Gold Coast and shoreline settings for portraits
Public gardens, preserves and beaches across Nassau and Suffolk, each with its own look.
Old Westbury Gardens
The walled garden and the long allées suit formal outfits, and the lake gives softer, reflective frames late in the day.
Sands Point Preserve
Castle Gould and Hempstead House bring castle-style stonework close to the water at the tip of Port Washington.
Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Great River
Old trees, open lawns and the Connetquot River make a calm South Shore alternative to the Gold Coast estates.
Sunken Meadow, Kings Park
A long boardwalk and bluffs on the Long Island Sound, with wide open sky that works well for a second outfit.
Jones Beach
The boardwalk, the dunes and the brick water tower give a classic South Shore look, best early or in the last hour of light.
Landmarks and photo spots on Long Island
Places couples on Long Island often look at for portraits, engagement sessions and first looks. Some of these places ask for a permit or a fee for professional sessions; we check the current rules before we book a time.
Planting Fields Arboretum
Google MapsA state historic park in Oyster Bay with greenhouses, formal gardens and the Tudor-style Coe Hall. The lawns and allées give room for large family groups as well as quiet portraits.
Old Westbury Gardens
Google MapsA Gold Coast estate with a Charles II style mansion, walled gardens and a lake. Its long garden paths are made for walking portraits and wide establishing shots.
Jones Beach State Park
Google MapsMiles of Atlantic beach and the boardwalk in Wantagh. Late afternoon light over the dunes suits relaxed engagement sessions, and the boardwalk gives a firm surface for formal outfits.
Sands Point Preserve
Google MapsA waterfront preserve in Port Washington with Castlegould and Hempstead House, woodland trails and a beach on Long Island Sound, a short drive from our New York studio.
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!
Planning a North Shore estate day or a South Shore waterfront day
The two shores shape your timeline in different ways.
North Shore estate
Mansions and estate venues are built for formal portraits and big entrances, and most of the day can stay on one property.
- Grand staircases and ballrooms for family groupings
- Gardens close by for portraits between events
- Interiors often run warm and dim, so we plan light for the reception
- Long driveways suit a Baraat with room for the dhol
South Shore waterfront
Clubs and marinas on the bays put the water in the frame, and the wind and sun angle matter more.
- Ceremony timing set around glare on the water
- A sheltered spot for veils and dupattas when it is breezy
- Sunset portraits on the dock or the beach
- A covered plan if the weather turns
A rain plan for Long Island garden and estate weddings
Coastal weather changes quickly. These are the things to settle with your venue ahead of time.
- Where the ceremony moves if it rains, and how long the switch takes
- A covered porch, loggia or tent edge for portraits
- Clear umbrellas for the couple and the wedding party
- Indoor rooms with good window light for family groupings
- A dry route for the Baraat, or a shorter indoor version
- Whether the mandap and Agni fire can sit under cover
- Mats or runners for wet lawns and stone steps
- A spare pair of shoes and a towel in the bridal suite
- Who makes the weather call, and by what time
From one studio in Nassau to both ends of the island
We are based in New York, so a Haldi in Syosset, a Sangeet in Westbury and a reception on the East End can all be covered by the same team across one weekend.
Gardens, hedges and stone steps: the Long Island estate look
Where we work
From our studio we cover New York City, Long Island, Westchester, the Hudson Valley and all of New Jersey, and we travel for destination weddings.
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Wedding photography and films across Nassau and Suffolk from our studio in New York, for Indian, South Indian, South Asian, American and fusion celebrations.
Frequently asked questions
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