Event Photographer for NYC, Long Island and New Jersey
Photo and video for corporate events, birthdays, sweet 16s, anniversaries and family celebrations across NYC, Long Island and New Jersey.
The people at your event will remember how it felt. The photos are how everyone else sees it, and how you will see it again later. Verma Photography is an event photographer and videographer team serving NYC, Long Island and New Jersey, with full-time photographers, videographers and editors based in New York. We cover corporate events, birthdays, sweet 16s, anniversaries and family celebrations with the same planning we bring to weddings.
Corporate events
Conferences, product launches, holiday parties, award nights and company milestones each need a different kind of coverage. Before the event we ask what the photos are for: a press release, social media, an internal newsletter, next year’s marketing. That tells us what to prioritize.
Speakers and stage moments,
including the key slides or announcements.Networking and candids
that show people engaged, not just standing in a room.Sponsor, branding and venue details
for marketing use.Group photos
of teams, leadership and award winners, organized quickly so the program keeps moving.
Many companies pair event coverage with staff headshots on the same day, so the whole team leaves with an updated headshot.
Birthdays and sweet 16s
A milestone birthday or a sweet 16 is a party with a program: an entrance, a candle ceremony or speeches, a first dance with a parent, performances, and a lot of time on the dance floor. We plan around the order of the evening, photograph the details your family spent months choosing, and make sure grandparents and close friends are in the pictures, not just the guest of honor.
Anniversaries and family celebrations
A 25th or 50th anniversary often brings together family who have not all been in one room for years. We make time for the group photos you will want framed, and stay with the toasts, the cake and the stories. We also photograph engagement parties and family ceremonies such as a Roka or Sagai.
What you receive
Edited digital photos
ready for sharing, print or marketing use.Event video
if you add a videographer, from a short recap to longer coverage of speeches or presentations.Drone photo and video
of outdoor events or venues where airspace and the venue allow. See drone photography and videography.Albums and canvas prints
for family events.
Coverage can be customized with extra hours, video and prints. Ask us for a quote.
How planning works
- 01
Tell us about the event
date, venue, guest count, schedule and how you will use the photos. - 02
We put together coverage
with the right hours and team. - 03
Before the event
we confirm the run of show, key people to photograph, and any venue or branding guidelines. - 04
On the day
we arrive early, check in with your organizer and work quietly around your guests. - 05
Editing and delivery
by our in-house team, as agreed.
Why the team matters
Event photography is about reading a room: knowing when to move to the stage, when a group is about to form, and when to step back. Our team photographs large multi-day weddings, and that experience carries over to events. Clients who review us often mention a friendly, professional team, attention to detail and on-time delivery.
Planning tips for event organizers
Share the run of show
Even a rough schedule tells us when to be at the stage and when to work the room.Name the must-have people
A short list of executives, speakers, sponsors or family members makes sure they are photographed, even in a crowd.Tell us how the photos will be used
Social media, print and press each need slightly different framing.Plan group photos into the program
Five minutes set aside is far quicker than trying to gather people later.Check the lighting
Dim rooms and colored stage lights are common. Knowing in advance lets us plan for them.Ask about fast turnaround
If you need a few images during or right after the event for social media, tell us when you book and we will discuss what is possible.
Where we photograph events
We cover corporate and private events across New York City, including Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens; all of Long Island; Westchester; and every part of New Jersey, including Jersey City and Morristown. For more on city events, see event photography in New York City. Ask about your date.
Corporate events and family celebrations
The camera work is similar. The brief is not.
Corporate events
The photos have a job to do after the event is over.
- For your marketing team, press and staff
- Priorities set by a shot list: speakers, sponsors, named people
- Quiet work around a run of show
- Framed for websites, social posts and print
Family celebrations
The photos are for the family, and for the relatives who could not be there.
- For albums, frames and the family group chat
- Priorities set by people: the guest of honor, grandparents, old friends
- Closer and warmer, with time for the stories
- Group photos you will want on the wall
Recreating your wedding photo at an anniversary
If you are celebrating a 25th or 50th anniversary, bring your wedding album. A simple idea that families enjoy is recreating a photo from your wedding day: the same pose, perhaps some of the same people, years later.
We look at the original together before the event, work out the pose and the angle, and set it up during a quiet moment. Children and grandchildren can stand where the wedding party once did.
- Bring the original print or a scan
- Tell us who was in it, and who will be there now
- Bring the veil, the tie or anything else you kept
A conference day, from doors to drinks
How we cover a full-day corporate event.
- 01
Before doors open
The venue, the stage, signage and sponsor displays, while the rooms are still empty. - 02
Registration
Arrivals, badges and first conversations, which often give the best candids of the day. - 03
Opening session
The speaker, the slides that matter and the audience reacting, shot from the sides and back so we never block a view. - 04
Breakouts and networking
We move between rooms, working from your list of people to photograph. - 05
Awards and announcements
Winners on stage, the handshake, then a quick group photo before everyone sits down. - 06
The evening reception
A looser, warmer set of pictures, and a last chance for any group we missed.
What Couples Say About Working With Jay’s Team
In their own words on Google: four-day weddings, Diwali parties, anniversaries and more.
Jessica Kaur
We recently booked Verma Photography for our Diwali party. Jay and his team managed everything with ease and kept everything stress free. They captured every moment beautifully. The pictures came out great and you could tell their team had a passion for their job. Everyone had great energy and didn’t just stand around, they knew exactly what pictures to take. Definitely recommend them for your next event.
Julie Mogul
I recently had the pleasure of having Jay from Verma Photography capture the special moments of my birthday, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Jay's attention to detail, creativity, and professionalism made the entire process seamless. The photos are absolutely beautiful, each one telling a unique story of the day. Jay has a genuine talent for capturing candid moments and emotions, making the memories of my birthday even more cherished. I highly recommend Jay and Verma Photography for any event or occasion.
Frequently asked questions
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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.