Wedding Photographer and Videographer in New Jersey
Indian, South Indian, South Asian and American weddings across New Jersey, from the banquet palaces of Central Jersey to North Jersey estates and the Hudson waterfront.
New Jersey is one of the busiest wedding states in the country for South Asian families, and one of the most varied for everyone else. In a single season you might see a three-day Gujarati wedding in Central Jersey, a Telugu Muhurtham near Bridgewater, a country club wedding in Morris County and a rooftop reception with the Manhattan skyline in Jersey City. As an NJ wedding photographer and videographer, we cover all of New Jersey from our studio in New York.
New Jersey’s wedding regions
Central Jersey is the heart of the state’s Indian wedding scene. Around Edison, Iselin, Piscataway, New Brunswick and Somerset you find large banquet halls and hotels built for receptions of several hundred guests, including well-known names such as Royal Albert’s Palace in Fords, The Palace at Somerset Park and the Hyatt Regency New Brunswick. See our Edison and Central Jersey page.
North Jersey mixes grand estates and banquet venues in Bergen, Passaic and Essex counties, places like The Legacy Castle in Pompton Plains and The Venetian in Garfield, with country clubs and historic hotels in Morris County. See our Morristown page.
The Princeton area offers university-town charm, inns, golf clubs and farms, with a large South Asian community in Plainsboro and West Windsor. See our Princeton page.
The Hudson waterfront in Jersey City, Hoboken and Weehawken gives you skyline views across the river. See our Jersey City page.
Indian and South Asian weddings in New Jersey
New Jersey has one of the largest Indian American populations in the United States, with deep Gujarati, Punjabi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayali and Bengali communities, and growing Pakistani and Bangladeshi ones. Oak Tree Road in Edison and Iselin is the shopping street for wedding outfits and jewelry, and Journal Square in Jersey City has its own India Square. Weddings here are often long and layered: Pithi or Haldi, Mehndi, Garba or Sangeet, a Baraat with dhol, the ceremony and a reception, sometimes across four days. We cover multi-day weddings with a mix of Indian and American events, and our Indian wedding photography in New Jersey page explains how we plan them.
South Indian weddings have a strong home in New Jersey. The Sri Venkateswara Temple in Bridgewater is a landmark for many Telugu and Tamil families, and the Sri Guruvayurappan Temple in Morganville is a gathering place for Malayali families. Ceremonies often begin with an early Muhurtham, and include the Kashi Yatra, the Oonjal, Jeelakarra Bellam and Talambralu at Telugu weddings, and the Thaali tying and Saptapadi. See South Indian wedding photography in New Jersey.
Travel from Long Island
We reach New Jersey by two main routes: across Staten Island and the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge to the Outerbridge Crossing or Goethals Bridge for Central Jersey, or across the George Washington Bridge for Bergen and Morris counties. For early ceremonies, Muhurtham starts and multi-day weddings, we plan around bridge traffic and stay nearby when the schedule calls for it.
Engagement shoots in New Jersey
Popular engagement shoot settings include Liberty State Park with the Statue of Liberty and the skyline, Hoboken’s waterfront piers, the Princeton campus and its tree-lined streets, Duke Farms in Hillsborough, the Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morristown and Sandy Hook’s beaches. Many parks and gardens have their own photo session rules, and we help you check before you book. Fall is the favorite season, with spring blossoms a close second.
Services in New Jersey
- Wedding photography for American and fusion weddings
- Event photography for sweet 16s, anniversaries and corporate events
Browse the portfolio, and contact us with your dates.
Marble staircases, ballrooms and the big New Jersey reception
Landmarks and photo spots in New Jersey
New Jersey ranges from Hudson waterfront skylines to estate gardens in the hills. Some of these places ask for a permit or a fee for professional sessions; we check the current rules before we book a time.
Liberty State Park
Google MapsA waterfront park in Jersey City with views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and lower Manhattan.
Duke Farms
Google MapsA former estate in Hillsborough with lakes, meadows, stone bridges and miles of paths.
New Jersey Botanical Garden at Skylands
Google MapsFormal gardens around a Tudor-style manor in Ringwood, set in the hills of northern New Jersey.
Pier A Park, Hoboken
Google MapsA park on the Hudson with a lawn, a waterfront promenade and views across to Manhattan.
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!
Other corners of New Jersey couples ask about
We cover the whole state, not only the busiest wedding towns.
The Jersey Shore
Boardwalk towns such as Asbury Park and Long Branch for beach portraits, and the Victorian streets of Cape May further south.
Delaware River towns
Lambertville and the river towns along the canal have bridges, old mills and a slower pace.
Hunterdon farms
Rolling farmland and barns for couples who want space and an open sky.
The Skylands
Lakes and ridges in Sussex and Warren counties, with strong color in the fall.
Bergen County
Banquet venues and estate-style rooms close to the George Washington Bridge.
A Central Jersey banquet palace or a North Jersey estate
Two common choices for South Asian families, with different strengths.
Central Jersey banquet palace
Close to Oak Tree Road and many families’ homes, built for large guest lists and multiple events.
- Grand staircases for entrances and group photos
- Separate rooms for the ceremony and reception
- Stage lighting for the dance floor
- Room for a long Baraat in the forecourt
North Jersey estate or castle-style venue
More formal grounds, with gardens and terraces for portraits between events.
- Outdoor ceremony options in good weather
- Gardens and fountains on site
- Fewer events sharing the building
- A longer drive for some guests from Central Jersey
Tell us these things about a multi-day New Jersey wedding
The more we know early, the easier the weekend runs.
- Every event, with its date, start time and venue
- Which events are at home and which are in halls
- The priest’s Muhurtham time, once set
- Outfit changes and when they happen
- Which family members host each event
- Any events where the sides are apart
- Whether you want film at every event
- Hotel blocks where the team could stay
- Rules at the temple or gurdwara
- A contact person for each day
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.
- New Jersey
Indian, South Indian, South Asian and American weddings across New Jersey, from the banquet palaces of Central Jersey to North Jersey estates and the Hudson waterfront.
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