Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Somers
Gardens, specimen trees and open lawns in the northern part of the county.
Wedding Photographer and Videographer in Westchester, NY
Country clubs, Hudson River estates and Long Island Sound waterfronts across Westchester County, photographed and filmed by our team from New York.
Westchester weddings often feel classic and unhurried: a ceremony on a country club lawn, cocktails on a terrace overlooking the Hudson or the Sound, and a reception in a ballroom with tall windows. As a Westchester wedding photographer and videographer, we cover the county from Yonkers and New Rochelle up to Bedford and Peekskill, for American, Indian, South Asian and fusion weddings.
The kinds of venues you will find
Westchester has three main wedding settings. The first is its country clubs, spread through Rye, Harrison, Purchase, Scarsdale and the northern towns, with manicured grounds and golf course views that suit outdoor portraits. The second is the Hudson River estates around Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow and Irvington, where historic mansions and stone terraces look west across the river toward the Palisades. The third is the Long Island Sound shoreline in New Rochelle, Larchmont, Mamaroneck and Rye, with waterfront clubs and harbor views.
Alongside those, the hotels around White Plains host many larger weddings, including Indian receptions that need a big ballroom, a separate space for the ceremony and rooms for the family to get ready. Glen Island in New Rochelle and the Tarrytown area are among the best-known names that couples tour.
Light on the river and the Sound
Westchester’s geography changes how we plan your day. On the Hudson side, the sun sets over the river, so a terrace or lawn on the eastern bank gets warm, direct evening light and a glowing sky behind you. On the Sound side, sunset light falls behind the venue, which gives softer light on the water and works well for calm, even portraits. We look at your venue’s orientation and the season when we suggest timing for portraits and the ceremony.
Indian and South Asian weddings in Westchester
Many Indian American families live across Westchester and the neighboring Bronx and Rockland, and the county’s hotels and country clubs regularly host Indian weddings. A typical weekend might include a Mehndi or Sangeet at a restaurant or club on Friday, a Baraat across a hotel courtyard on Saturday morning, the Pheras under a mandap on the lawn, and a ballroom reception that evening. Country clubs with large lawns are well suited to outdoor ceremonies, but the Agni fire, the dhol and the horse for the Baraat all need the venue’s approval. For South Indian families, a morning Muhurtham on a club terrace works well before the summer heat. See our Indian wedding photography and South Indian wedding photography pages.
Getting to Westchester
From our studio we cross into the Bronx by the Throgs Neck or Whitestone Bridge and take the Hutchinson River Parkway or I-95 into southern Westchester, or the Sprain Brook and Taconic for the northern towns. The drive is manageable for a single day, and for early starts or multi-day weddings we plan around bridge and parkway traffic so the team is in place before you begin getting ready.
Engagement shoots in Westchester
Westchester has some of the most varied engagement shoot locations near New York City. Lyndhurst in Tarrytown has a Gothic Revival mansion and lawns on the Hudson, and it sets its own rules for photo sessions. Untermyer Gardens in Yonkers offers a walled garden and river views. Rockefeller State Park Preserve has carriage roads, meadows and a lake, and asks photographers to follow its permit rules. Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla, the boardwalk at Playland in Rye and the village streets of Sleepy Hollow and Irvington round out the list.
October is the standout month, with foliage along the Hudson and the river valley lit gold in late afternoon. Spring blossoms fill the estate gardens in April and May, and summer evenings on the Sound are long and warm.
Services in Westchester
- Wedding photography for country club, estate and waterfront weddings
- Wedding videography, from highlight films to full-length edits
- Event photography for anniversaries, sweet 16s and corporate events
- Headshots and portraits for Westchester businesses
If your weekend continues north, see our Hudson Valley page. Contact us with your date.
Questions to ask your Westchester country club
Ask these before you sign, so photos and film are not limited on the day.
- Can we use the course for portraits, and at what time?
- Is the lawn approved for the ceremony and mandap?
- Is the Agni fire allowed outdoors or indoors?
- Can a horse or a dhol player join the Baraat?
- What is the rain space for the ceremony?
- When does the ballroom open for detail photos?
- Is there a quiet room for family portraits?
- What time must music and dancing end?
- Are drones allowed on the grounds?
- Where do the photo and video team park?
Landmarks and photo spots in Westchester
Westchester combines Hudson River estates, formal gardens and Long Island Sound. Some of these places ask for a permit or a fee for professional sessions; we check the current rules before we book a time.
Lyndhurst Mansion
Google MapsA Gothic Revival mansion in Tarrytown on lawns overlooking the Hudson River, with a historic greenhouse on the grounds.
Untermyer Gardens
Google MapsA walled Persian-style garden in Yonkers with columns, pools and Hudson River views.
Rye Playland
Google MapsThe historic amusement park and boardwalk on Long Island Sound in Rye, with Art Deco buildings and the water as a backdrop.
Kensico Dam Plaza
Google MapsA broad plaza in Valhalla beneath the stone face of the Kensico Dam, with lawns and long sightlines.
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!
Portraits on the course after play
Golf courses give you long, open views if the timing works.
Some Westchester clubs let couples step onto the course for portraits, usually once play has finished or on holes away from the clubhouse. The fairways give you wide space, mature trees and soft evening light without other guests in the background.
We agree a time with the club in advance and keep the walk short, so you are back for cocktail hour without missing your guests.
- Ask the club which holes are open to you
- Flat shoes for the walk across the grass
- A golf cart helps with heavy gowns and lehengas
Quieter portrait spots across the county
Less busy than the river estates, and good for a relaxed engagement shoot.
Hammond Museum Japanese Stroll Garden, North Salem
A small garden with stone paths, water and maples that turn red in the fall.
Croton Gorge Park
The stone face of the New Croton Dam and its spillway behind a wide lawn.
Teatown Lake Reservation
Woodland trails and a lake near Ossining for a natural, quiet setting.
Rye Town Park
A beach and a historic bathhouse on the Long Island Sound.
Lawns, hedges and manor steps
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.
- Westchester
Country clubs, Hudson River estates and Long Island Sound waterfronts across Westchester County, photographed and filmed by our team from New York.
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.