New York
Our home market is Long Island, from Nassau County out to the Hamptons. We photograph weddings across New York City, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island, as well as Westchester and the Hudson Valley.
Wedding Photography in NYC, Long Island and New Jersey
Wedding photography for couples across New York City, Long Island and New Jersey, from getting ready and the ceremony to family portraits and the last dance.
Your wedding day goes fast. Wedding photography is how you get to see it properly afterwards: the moments you were part of and the ones happening across the room. Verma Photography is a wedding photographer team based in New York, photographing weddings across New York City, Long Island and New Jersey. Our photographers, videographers and editors are full-time staff, and we photograph every kind of wedding, from a city hall ceremony to a three-day celebration.
What wedding photography coverage looks like
We plan coverage around how your day actually runs. A typical wedding includes some or all of these:
Getting ready
Dress, suit, rings, invitations and the people helping you get ready.A first look,
if you want one, planned somewhere quiet with good light.The ceremony
Whether it is in a church, a hall, a garden or on a beach, we agree positions with your officiant in advance.Family portraits
We work from a list you give us, so the groups that matter are done quickly and nobody is forgotten.Couple portraits
Time with the two of you, often around golden hour if the schedule allows.Cocktail hour and reception
Entrances, first dance, parent dances, toasts, cake and the dance floor.
Weddings over more than one day
Some weddings are one afternoon. Others are a rehearsal dinner, a ceremony, a reception and a brunch, or a mix of Indian and American events over several days. One of our couples celebrated across four days. We plan each event on its own terms and keep the photography consistent from start to finish. If your wedding includes South Asian ceremonies, see Indian wedding photography or South Indian wedding photography.
What you receive
Edited digital photos
from your day, ready to share and print.Albums and canvas prints
designed from your favorite images, including parent albums.A wedding film
if you add wedding videography, so photo and video come from one team.Drone photos
of your venue and outdoor moments, where airspace and venue rules allow. See drone photography.
Every package can be customized with extra hours, albums and prints.
How planning works
- 01
Tell us about your day
date, venue, guest count and the kind of pictures you love. - 02
We put together a coverage plan
with the right hours and team. - 03
Engagement session,
if you book one, which doubles as a chance to get comfortable in front of the camera. See engagement photography. - 04
Timeline review
before the wedding, including your family portrait list and any venue rules. - 05
Your wedding
, then editing by our in-house team and delivery as agreed in your package.
Why the people behind the camera matter
You will spend more of your wedding day with your photographer than with most of your guests. Couples who review us often mention a friendly team, professionalism, attention to detail, on-time delivery and an experience that felt effortless. In practice that means we keep the timeline moving without rushing you, we know when to step in for a portrait and when to step back, and we make sure every event you booked is covered.
It also means being comfortable with families. Whether your wedding is a small ceremony with close friends or a ballroom full of relatives from several countries, we work calmly in the room and keep the focus on you.
Building a timeline that works
The best wedding photos usually come from a timeline with a little breathing room. When we review your schedule, we look at a few things in particular. How long hair and makeup will really take, and whether photos of the dress and details can happen while it finishes. Whether a first look would free up time after the ceremony. How long family portraits need for the number of groups on your list. When sunset falls on your date, so couple portraits can happen in good light.
We also plan for travel between locations, which matters on Long Island and in the city, where a short distance can take a long time. A realistic timeline is one of the most useful things we can help you with, and it means the day feels relaxed rather than rushed.
Where we photograph weddings
New Jersey
We cover all of New Jersey, including Morristown, Princeton and Jersey City.
We also travel for destination weddings. See real weddings in our portfolio, read reviews, or check your date.
Portrait spots we look for at your venue
When we look around your venue, these are the places we hope to find.
Wide stone steps
Steps give a dress room to fall and put the two of you on different levels, which keeps a portrait from feeling stiff.
A gazebo or arbor
A frame within the frame, and usually some shade on a bright afternoon.
Water
A pond, a fountain or a footbridge throws soft light back onto your faces late in the day.
A long garden path
Room to photograph you walking towards us with no guests in the background.
A quiet street
For city weddings, a narrow street gives even light and a few minutes of privacy between the ceremony and the reception.
Something with character
A vintage car, an old door, a staircase: something from the venue or your arrival that tells people where you were.
How the light changes by venue type
Church or chapel
Often dim, with flash limited or not allowed. We use lenses that work in low light and agree positions with your officiant ahead of time.
Garden or estate
Soft in the late afternoon, harsh at midday. We look for open shade for family groups and save the open lawn for later.
Ballroom or banquet hall
Colored uplighting looks good in the room and odd on skin. We balance it with our own light so faces stay natural.
Beach
Sand and water bounce light everywhere, and wind is a factor. A ceremony and portraits timed for a lower sun help most.
Rooftop or city street
Tall buildings cast deep shadows. The last hour before sunset usually brings warm light down to street level.
A few minutes outside at golden hour
The hour before sunset gives the softest, warmest light of the day, and it often lands in the middle of cocktail hour or dinner. If we know the sunset time for your date, we can plan a short slip away: ten quiet minutes outside, then back before anyone misses you.
It is also a little time alone together, which is rare on a wedding day. Tell your planner or DJ in advance, so the reception keeps moving while you are gone.
How to write your family portrait list
A good list means family photos take minutes, not the whole cocktail hour.
- One line per group, with names
- Largest groups first, working down to couples
- Grandparents and older relatives early, so they can sit down
- A note for anyone with limited mobility
- Each side of the family grouped together
- Separated or divorced parents marked, so we arrange groups with care
- One relative from each side who knows everyone
- Only the groups you will actually print or frame
- Anyone arriving late or leaving early
- Shared with us before your timeline review
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!
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.