Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Past the Unisphere, the Fountain of the Planets pool and the paths around Meadow Lake give you open water and sky on the same visit.
Wedding Photographer and Videographer in Queens, NY
Weddings, Sangeets and receptions across Queens, from Richmond Hill and Jackson Heights to Flushing and Floral Park, a short drive from our New York studio.
Queens is the borough right next door to our New York studio, and for many of the families we work with it is home. As a Queens wedding photographer and videographer, we cover weddings, Mehndis, Sangeets and receptions across the borough, from the banquet halls of Richmond Hill to temple ceremonies in Flushing and family homes along Hillside Avenue.
Richmond Hill: Punjabi, Sikh and Indo-Caribbean weddings
Richmond Hill is one of the most important South Asian neighborhoods in New York. Liberty Avenue is the center of the Guyanese and Trinidadian Indo-Caribbean community, and the streets around it are home to a large Punjabi Sikh community and several gurdwaras. A wedding photographer in Richmond Hill needs to be comfortable in both.
Indo-Caribbean Hindu weddings have their own traditions: the Matikor with the women of the family, the cook night where relatives prepare food together, and a ceremony under the mandap with tassa drums setting the energy. Sikh weddings center on the Anand Karaj, with the Milni between families and the four Laavan around the Guru Granth Sahib. Inside a gurdwara we cover our heads, remove our shoes and follow the committee’s guidance on where to stand and whether flash is allowed. Our Sikh and Punjabi wedding photography and South Asian wedding photography pages go further.
Jackson Heights, Flushing and Floral Park
Jackson Heights, around 74th Street, is where many families shop for wedding jewelry and outfits, and it is home to Bangladeshi, Nepali, Indian and Pakistani communities. Weddings here often include a Gaye Holud, a Mehndi night, the Nikah and a Walima, sometimes spread across a full week. See our Muslim and Nikah wedding photography page.
Flushing is home to the Hindu Temple Society of North America, the Ganesh Temple on Bowne Street, a landmark for Tamil, Telugu and other South Indian families across the region. South Indian weddings for Queens families often begin with a Muhurtham early in the morning, then the Kashi Yatra, the Oonjal, the Thaali tying and Saptapadi, and Telugu ceremonies add Jeelakarra Bellam and Talambralu. Our South Indian wedding photography page explains how we plan for a start before sunrise.
Along Hillside Avenue through Bellerose and Floral Park, at the Nassau border, there is a large Malayali community alongside Punjabi and Gujarati families. Kerala Hindu weddings tend to be short, focused morning ceremonies, and Kerala Christian weddings center on the Minnu tying in church, followed by a reception.
Venues in Queens
Queens weddings happen in a wide range of places: large banquet halls with separate rooms for the ceremony and reception, temple halls, family homes for the Haldi and Mehndi, hotel ballrooms near the airports, and waterfront spaces with skyline views in Long Island City and Astoria. Terrace on the Park, inside Flushing Meadows Corona Park, is one of the borough’s best-known reception venues. Many Queens Sangeets are held on weeknights after work, and we cover evening events as well as full wedding days.
Travel and timing
Queens is the easiest borough for us to reach. From our studio we take the Northern State, the LIE or the Grand Central Parkway, and eastern Queens is a short drive away. That proximity helps with early Muhurtham starts and with multi-day weddings where you need us on several nights in a row.
Engagement shoots in Queens
Gantry Plaza State Park in Long Island City gives you the Manhattan skyline across the East River, best at sunset. The Unisphere in Flushing Meadows Corona Park is a classic Queens backdrop, and the park’s trees bloom in spring. Fort Totten Park in Bayside has stone fortifications and water views, and the Tudor streets of Forest Hills Gardens suit couples who want a quieter, old-world look. The Queens Botanical Garden is lovely in spring and summer and has its own photography rules. Start with our engagement photography in New York City page.
Services in Queens
- Event photography for birthdays, sweet 16s and anniversaries
Queens is part of our New York City coverage. Contact us to check your dates.
Getting your home ready for a Haldi or Mehndi in Queens
Many Queens families host the first events at home. A little preparation helps the photos.
- Clear one wall near a window for portraits
- Pick a spot for the Haldi that can get messy
- Set aside seats for elders near the action
- Turn off overhead fluorescent lights if you can
- Save a parking space on the block for the team
- Give the neighbors a heads up about the dhol
- Lay out jewelry and outfits for detail photos
- Tell us which relatives must not be missed
- Plan where the mehndi artist will sit
- Keep a towel and old sheets ready for the turmeric
Landmarks and photo spots in Queens
Queens mixes parks, waterfront views of Manhattan and some of the most diverse neighborhoods in the country. Some of these places ask for a permit or a fee for professional sessions; we check the current rules before we book a time.
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Google MapsHome of the Unisphere and the fountains left from the World’s Fairs. The steel globe makes a bold, unmistakably Queens backdrop.
Queens Botanical Garden
Google MapsThemed gardens in Flushing, from roses to a wedding garden, with paths that suit both small groups and portraits.
Gantry Plaza State Park
Google MapsLong Island City’s waterfront park, with the restored gantries and a wide view of Midtown across the East River.
Socrates Sculpture Park
Google MapsAn outdoor sculpture park in Astoria on the East River, with changing installations and open sky for a more artistic session.
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!
Queens backdrops beyond the Unisphere
Parks and waterfronts across the borough for engagement and pre-wedding shoots.
Astoria Park
Lawns along the East River with the Hell Gate and RFK bridges overhead, good at sunset.
Socrates Sculpture Park
Outdoor sculpture on the Long Island City waterfront, with Manhattan across the river.
Kissena Park, Flushing
A lake, willows and quiet paths, a calm choice close to the Main Street shops.
Forest Park
Wooded trails and old trees between Richmond Hill and Forest Hills, with soft shade on bright days.
Banquet hall or temple hall for your ceremony
Both are common in Queens. They ask for different planning.
Banquet hall
Built for scale, with a ceremony room, a cocktail space and the reception, often with other events in the building the same day.
- Stage lighting and big dance floors
- Fixed times for room changes
- Space for large family groupings
- A coordinator who controls the schedule
Temple hall
Closer to the rituals, with the priest and the temple committee setting the pace and the rules.
- Guidance on where photographers can stand
- Shoes off and heads covered where asked
- Flash may be limited during prayers
- Early Muhurtham times are common
Color, family and the days before the wedding
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.