The Jaimala lift
Friends sometimes lift the bride or groom during the garland exchange to make it harder for the other. We shoot low and wide to show the height.
Indian Wedding Photographer in New Jersey
Multi-day Indian weddings across New Jersey: Pithi and Haldi at home, Garba and Sangeet nights, Baraat with dhol and receptions in the state’s large banquet halls.
New Jersey is one of the biggest places in the country for Indian weddings. Families here plan celebrations that run across several days and several venues, with guest lists that fill the largest banquet halls in the state. As an Indian wedding photographer in NJ, we cover the full weekend, from the first Pithi or Haldi to the last dance at the reception.
Banquet halls built for scale
New Jersey’s Indian weddings are often held in large banquet venues and hotels, especially in Central Jersey around Edison, Iselin, Somerset and New Brunswick, and in North Jersey in Bergen and Passaic counties. These rooms are built for hundreds of guests, with stages for the couple, dance floors with concert-style lighting, and separate spaces for the ceremony and reception.
Scale changes how we photograph. Family portraits with large extended families need a list and a plan, so we agree groupings with you before the day and have someone from each side help gather people. Stage lighting at the reception changes color constantly, so we balance flash with the room’s mood. And with a big crowd around the mandap, we pick our angles early so the important moments are not hidden behind phones.
Baraat logistics
The Baraat is one of the most joyful parts of the weekend, and in New Jersey it often happens in a hotel or banquet hall parking lot or forecourt. Horses, cars, dhol players and dancing relatives all need space and timing. We talk with your venue and planner about the route, where the groom will arrive and where the Milni or welcome will happen, so we can be in front of the procession, then beside the families when the two sides meet.
Multi-day schedules
A typical New Jersey Indian wedding might look like this. Thursday or Friday: the Mandvo Mahurat or Ganesh Puja, Pithi or Haldi at home, and a Mehndi. Friday night: a Garba and Ras or a Sangeet in a hall. Saturday: getting ready, the Baraat, the Jaimala, the Pheras and the Vidaai, then an evening reception. Sometimes a Sunday brunch or a Walima-style family event follows. We cover multi-day weddings with a mix of Indian and American events, and we plan coverage for each day so you are not paying for hours you do not need.
Different traditions bring different moments. Gujarati weddings have the Pithi, Garba and Ras, and the playful hiding of the groom’s shoes. Punjabi Sikh weddings center on the Anand Karaj and the Laavan at the gurdwara. Bengali weddings bring the Gaye Holud and Shubho Drishti. For Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayali families, see South Indian wedding photography in New Jersey.
Where we work in New Jersey
We cover Indian weddings across the state, with particular depth in Edison and Central Jersey, the Princeton area with its communities in Plainsboro and West Windsor, Morristown and Parsippany, and Jersey City near India Square. We travel from our New York studio across Staten Island or the George Washington Bridge and stay nearby when early starts call for it.
Photo and video together
Many couples book photography and video from the same team so the two work together all weekend. See Indian wedding videography and wedding videography in New Jersey. For the full service, read Indian wedding photography.
Next steps
Packages can be customized with extra hours, events, albums and canvas prints. Browse the portfolio, and contact us with your dates and the events you are planning.
Planning the Baraat for New Jersey weather
Spring and fall weekends can turn cold or wet. Plan both options with your venue.
Outdoors in the forecourt
The classic route, with room for the horse or car, the dhol and the dancing relatives.
- Daylight gives bright, colorful photos
- Needs a rain and cold plan in spring and fall
- Route and timing agreed with the venue
Indoors in the lobby or hall
An option many venues can offer when the weather turns.
- Keeps outfits, turbans and hair dry
- Tighter space, so we choose positions early
- Warmer, more even light
Places Indian couples in New Jersey use for portraits
Between the events of an Indian wedding there is often time for portraits close to the venue. Some of these places ask for a permit or a fee for professional sessions; we check the current rules before we book a time.
Oak Tree Road, Iselin and Edison
Google MapsThe South Asian shopping district where many families buy wedding outfits, jewelry and sweets. Photographs of the shopping trip make a lively pre-wedding story.
Roosevelt Park, Edison
Google MapsA lake and open lawns close to many Central Jersey banquet halls, convenient for portraits between the ceremony and the reception.
Duke Farms, Hillsborough
Google MapsMeadows and lakes that give red and gold bridal outfits a calm green setting.
Liberty State Park, Jersey City
Google MapsSkyline and Statue of Liberty views for couples who want a New York backdrop on the New Jersey side.
Color from a multi-day wedding weekend
Small moments between the big rituals
The quiet moments count as much as the loud ones
Between the dhol and the dance floor there is a mother fixing a dupatta, and we photograph that too.
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!
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