Haldi in the backyard
Turmeric, marigolds and plenty of laughter. We film from the edges so relatives can move freely, and keep the lens covered when the paste starts flying.
Wedding Videographer on Long Island
Wedding films across Nassau and Suffolk from our New York studio, for mansion, catering hall, waterfront and multi-day Indian weddings.
Long Island is our home, and it is where we film more weddings than anywhere else. As a Long Island wedding videographer working from our studio in New York, we know how a North Shore mansion sounds when the string quartet starts, how a South Shore marina looks when the wind picks up, and how long it really takes to get from a Syosset Haldi to a Westbury Sangeet on a Friday night.
Filming Long Island venues
Long Island venues each give a film its own character. Gold Coast mansions and estates on the North Shore give you sweeping staircases, long driveways and formal gardens, which suit slow, cinematic movement. Large catering halls in central Nassau are built for big receptions, with stage lighting and dance floors that make for high-energy footage. Waterfront clubs on the South Shore and the bays bring sunset light on the water, and the vineyards and barns of eastern Suffolk add open fields and a slower pace.
Catering halls often host more than one event at once and run tight schedules, so we work with your coordinator on when we can film the room and where the family can gather for portraits. For mansion and estate weddings, we plan where the sun will be at ceremony time and how sound carries across a lawn.
Sound, speeches and music
The parts of a wedding film you will watch most often are the ones with sound: your vows, the readings, the priest’s mantras and your parents’ speeches. We place small microphones and recorders for those moments and, where your band or DJ allows it, record from their system so speeches stay clear over a full room. Outdoor ceremonies on the water bring wind, so we plan microphone placement with that in mind.
Multi-day Indian weddings on Long Island
Long Island has a large South Asian community, from Long Island’s Little India on Broadway to Gujarati, Punjabi, Bengali, Pakistani, Tamil, Telugu and Malayali families across Nassau and western Suffolk. Many of their weddings run over several days, and we film multi-day weddings that blend Indian and American events. A Long Island film might move from a backyard Haldi to a banquet hall Sangeet, a Baraat with dhol in a hotel forecourt, the Pheras, and a reception with a first dance. For South Indian families, an early Muhurtham with the Kashi Yatra, the Oonjal and the Thaali tying gives the film a quieter, sacred opening. See Indian wedding videography and South Indian wedding photography.
Aerial footage
A few seconds of aerial footage over a mansion, a beach or a vineyard can set the scene for the whole film. Long Island sits close to several airports, so drone flights depend on FAA airspace rules and your venue’s permission, and we plan them case by case. See drone photography and videography.
Close to home, all day
Being based in New York means short drives to most of Nassau and western Suffolk, which helps with early starts and back-to-back events. For weddings out east on the North Fork or in the Hamptons, we plan around summer traffic so we arrive well before getting-ready coverage begins.
Your film
Most couples choose a highlight film to share with family and friends, plus longer edits of the ceremony and speeches. Packages can be customized with extra hours, events and photography from the same team, so photo and video work as one crew. Watch our films, read about wedding videography, or visit our Long Island page. When you are ready, contact us with your date.
Some of the best Long Island footage happens at home
Before the hall or the hotel, there is the family house, full of relatives, food and last-minute ironing.
Where we like to film on Long Island
Wide spaces, water and estate gardens give a Long Island wedding film its scale. Some of these places ask for a permit or a fee for professional sessions; we check the current rules before we book a time.
Jones Beach boardwalk
Google MapsA long, straight boardwalk beside the ocean where a couple can walk toward the camera with the surf behind them.
Old Westbury Gardens
Google MapsLong garden walks and a lake that reflect the mansion, ideal for slow, cinematic movement.
Planting Fields Arboretum
Google MapsAllées of trees and formal gardens that create natural frames for moving shots.
Long Island Sound shoreline
Google MapsNorth Shore beaches and bluffs where evening light lands low over the water for the closing shots of a film.
Home events we film across Nassau and Suffolk
Mehndi in the living room
Hours of quiet detail work while the house fills up. We film the patterns as they grow, and the songs and stories around the bride.
Dancing in the driveway
When the dhol arrives, the party spills outside. A wide shot from the porch shows the whole family at once.
Leaving home
The Vidaai, or a quiet goodbye at the front door, is one of the most emotional moments of the weekend, and we give it room in the edit.
From a backyard Haldi to an evening venue
How a home event and a hall event fit into one film day.
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Film the ritual
We cover the Haldi or Pithi at home while the morning light is still soft. - 02
Film the house
While the couple washes and changes, we film the details: the thali, the flowers, the food, the relatives resting. - 03
Go ahead to the venue
When your package includes more than one videographer, one leaves early to place microphones and film the room before guests arrive. - 04
Follow the couple
The other films the move from home to the venue, so the journey becomes part of the story. - 05
Pick up the evening
The Sangeet, Garba or reception coverage starts with the room already filmed and the sound already set.
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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