Photo and film for luxury South Asian weddings across New York, New Jersey and destination weddings, with every event of your celebration planned and covered.
South Asian weddings in New York and New Jersey bring together families from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and the Caribbean, and many couples blend more than one tradition in a single celebration. Verma Photography offers South Asian wedding photography and videography from our studio in New York, with full-time photographers, videographers and editors who plan each event around your family’s customs.
Most South Asian weddings are a series of events rather than one day. A Mehndi or Gaye Holud, a Sangeet or Dholki, the ceremony itself and a reception or Walima can be spread across a long weekend, sometimes in different venues. We plan each one separately: the time, the place, the people who must be photographed and whether you want video too. Then we keep the look consistent from the first event to the last, so your gallery and films read as one wedding.
North Indian, Gujarati, Punjabi, Bengali and South Indian weddings each have their own rituals, from the Baraat and Pheras to the Muhurtham and Thaali tying. See Indian wedding photography and South Indian wedding photography for detail.
Dholki, Mayun, Mehndi, Baraat, Nikah, Rukhsati and Walima, with respect for mosque etiquette and for families who prefer separate seating or women-only events. See Muslim and Nikah wedding photography.
Gaye Holud with its turmeric and yellow and orange colors, and for Hindu Bengali ceremonies, Shubho Drishti, when the bride lowers the betel leaves from her face, Mala Badal, Saat Paak and Sindoor Daan. For Bangladeshi Muslim families, we cover the Nikah and the reception that follows.
Guyanese and Trinidadian Hindu weddings have their own rhythm: Matikor, a Hardi ceremony, cook night, and the wedding under the marro with Kanyadaan, Lawa, the Bhanwar rounds and Sindoor. Many of these families celebrate in and around Queens.
Jaggo, Maiyan, Milni and the Anand Karaj at the gurdwara. See Sikh and Punjabi wedding photography.
Many couples combine a South Asian ceremony with an American reception, or bring together two cultures in one weekend. We plan these as one wedding with one team.
Packages can be customized with extra hours, events, albums and prints.
We begin with your events, dates and venues, and the parts of each event that matter most to you and to your parents. We build a coverage plan, review the timeline with you or your planner before the wedding, and confirm any religious or venue rules, such as where we may stand during a Nikah or Pheras, or whether flash is allowed. On the day, our team arrives early and works alongside your priest, imam, DJ and planner.
South Asian ceremonies are full of short moments that only happen once: the betel leaves lowered at Shubho Drishti, the signing of the Nikah nama, the sindoor in the parting of the hair. Knowing what comes next puts us in the right place. Knowing the customs, from covering heads in a gurdwara to giving space to elders during a blessing, lets your families relax around us. Couples who review us often mention a friendly, professional team and attention to detail.
South Asian weddings often involve two families hosting their own events, sometimes in different towns and on overlapping days. The bride’s Mehndi might be in Queens while the groom’s family holds a Dholki in New Jersey. We plan for that from the start: which events need separate teams, how much travel time sits between them, and who on each side is our point of contact on the day.
We also ask about the people who matter most in the pictures. A grandparent traveling from abroad, an uncle who leads the Baraat, the cousins performing at the Sangeet. Knowing them in advance means they are in your gallery, not left out of it. Send us your family portrait list for each event, and we will work through it quickly so guests can get back to the celebration.
We cover Long Island, New York City and Queens, Westchester, and all of New Jersey, including Edison and Jersey City. See Indian wedding photography in New Jersey. We also travel for destination weddings. Browse the portfolio or get in touch.
Almost every South Asian tradition has a day of turmeric and yellow before the wedding. Here is what we look for at each.
North Indian families apply the paste to the couple at home or in a garden. We stay close for the first touch from the grandparents, then step back when it turns playful.
In Gujarati families the bride and groom each have Pithi in their own homes, often the day before the wedding. Two houses means planning two teams or a careful schedule.
At a Punjabi Maiyan, relatives often hold a phulkari over the bride while the women apply vatna. We frame the cloth as well as the faces under it.
For many Pakistani families the bride sits in yellow, often under a dupatta, as close family apply ubtan. It is quieter than a Mehndi and very close.
Bengali and Bangladeshi families fill the room with yellow, orange and marigolds. The color does a lot of the work, so we keep skin tones natural.
Guyanese and Trinidadian Hindu families hold a Hardi ceremony at home, often with songs from the women of the family. We photograph the singers as well as the couple.
The days before the wedding are often where a family’s favorite pictures come from.
For a Mehndi in the garden or a Baraat down the drive, the weather gets a say.
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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