Wedding films for Indian and South Asian couples: a highlight film, longer ceremony edits and the sound of your dhol, mantras and speeches, across NY and NJ.
An Indian wedding is loud, moving and full of sound: the dhol at the Baraat, the mantras at the mandap, your father’s speech, your cousins’ Sangeet routine. Photos keep the faces. A film keeps the voices and the music. Verma Photography offers Indian wedding videography across New York and New Jersey, with full-time videographers and editors who work alongside our photographers as one team.
We film the events you choose, and most families choose more than one. A typical multi-day wedding might include a Mehndi or Haldi, a Sangeet night, the wedding day itself with the Baraat and ceremony, and a reception. Each event gets a plan: where the action happens, where the sound comes from, and which moments cannot be missed.
Speeches, vows and family performances are often the parts couples watch most. We plan audio for each event, working with your DJ for the reception and Sangeet, and placing microphones discreetly at the ceremony where it is appropriate.
When your wedding spans several days, we keep the look and feel consistent from event to event, so your films sit together as one wedding rather than a set of unrelated clips. One of our couples had a four-day wedding with Indian and American events, and that is the kind of celebration we plan for.
Whether your ceremony has Pheras, a Muhurtham with the Thaali tying, an Anand Karaj or a Nikah, we learn the order before the day. A videographer who knows that the Jaimala comes next, or that the Getti Melam signals the Thaali, is already rolling when it happens.
Packages can be customized with extra hours, extra events and add-ons. Watch examples on our films page.
Booking photo and video together means one planning conversation, one timeline and one team that already knows how the other side works. Our photographers and videographers coordinate positions so they are not in each other’s shots during the Pheras or the first dance, and our editors work on both. Couples who review us often describe the experience as easy and the team as professional and attentive to detail.
A film is unforgiving about missed moments, because there is no second take of a Vidaai or a Thaali tying. Knowing the rituals means knowing where to stand, when the priest needs quiet, and how to film an elder’s blessing respectfully. It also means knowing which moments families most want to watch again, which is how we decide what goes into your highlight film.
We are based in New York and film weddings across Long Island, New York City, including Queens, and all of New Jersey, including Edison. For general wedding films, see wedding videography and our pages for New York City, Long Island and New Jersey. We also travel for destination weddings. Send us your dates to check availability.
Your package decides which of these you receive. This is what each one is for.
A short, music-led film of the whole wedding, with the real sound of the day mixed in. The one you share with friends and play for relatives.
The Pheras, the Muhurtham, the Anand Karaj or the Nikah kept long, so you can follow the rituals in order and hear the mantras or readings.
The family routines and dances from your Sangeet, edited so each performance is easy to find and watch again.
Each speech you choose, kept whole, with the sound taken from the microphone rather than the room.
Aerial shots of a Baraat or an outdoor venue, cut into your films where the venue and airspace allowed us to fly.
A short film made during the wedding itself and shown to your guests before the night is over. Ask about it when you book.
Ceremony audio is the hardest sound at an Indian wedding. The priest is often seated, speaking softly, with a fire, a crowd and a shehnai or nadaswaram close by. Where your priest and venue agree, we place a small recorder near the mandap before the ceremony begins, so the mantras come through clearly on film.
Speeches have a different problem: the room. We take a feed from your DJ where we can, and record a backup near the speaker in case the feed drops. The dhol at the Baraat is the opposite again. It needs no help, so we keep levels low enough that it does not distort.
Nupur & SheelSame-day edit, cut and screened on the wedding day: portraits, family and the ceremony under a floral mandap.
Amar & AbbyHighlight film from a Sikh and Western wedding: the Anand Karaj at the gurdwara, a ceremony on the waterfront and the celebrations around them.
Zeel & ParasSame-day edit: the haldi, the portraits and the dance floor, cut and screened on the wedding day.A short film of your wedding, shown before the night ends.
The walk out of the mandap, the petals, the noise of everyone at once. Those are the moments we plan the cameras around.
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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