Surya Garigipati Photography & Films photographs Indian weddings across Bergen County, New Jersey, at venues including The Venetian in Garfield, The Rockleigh, Hilton Meadowlands and the gurdwara in Glen Rock. The Flemington studio has photographed more than 400 South Asian celebrations since 2013, is rated 4.9 on Google, and includes Bergen County travel in every collection.
At a glance
| Studio | Surya Garigipati Photography & Films LLC, Flemington, New Jersey |
| Covers | Bergen County: Garfield, Rockleigh, East Rutherford, Glen Rock, Hackensack, Paramus, Teaneck, Fort Lee and the towns around them |
| Venues we know | The Venetian, The Rockleigh, Hilton Meadowlands; Crystal Plaza and The Legacy Castle nearby |
| Ceremonies | Anand Karaj at the Glen Rock gurdwara; Hindu ceremonies in the ballroom or on the lawn |
| Travel | Included in every collection; no travel charge anywhere in New Jersey |
| Experience | Weddings since 2013; more than 400 South Asian celebrations |
| Reviews | 4.9 on Google from 38 public reviews: read every one |
What are Bergen County Indian weddings like?
Bergen County sits between North Jersey’s big reception rooms and New York City, and its weddings reflect that. Guest lists are often split across the Hudson, so couples choose venues that are easy to reach from Manhattan, the Bronx and Westchester as well as from New Jersey. The choice is usually between two very different looks: an opulent ballroom built for a stage entrance, or a green, open setting that feels out of town while staying close to the city. We photograph both every season.
Which Bergen County venues do you photograph?
- The Venetian, Garfield. Crystal, marble and a ballroom designed for a stage entrance, with the scale for a five-hundred-guest reception. The interiors are at their best at night, so we plan a first look in the foyer or on the grounds and thirty minutes at a nearby park for daylight portraits.
- The Rockleigh. A green, quiet corner a few minutes from the New York state line, with lawns for an outdoor mandap and golden-hour portraits a two-minute walk from the ceremony. Here timing decides the album; late spring and early autumn give the kindest light.
- Hilton Meadowlands, East Rutherford. A hotel ballroom on our list of New Jersey receptions, convenient for guests travelling in from New York and beyond.
- Nearby. Crystal Plaza in Livingston and The Legacy Castle in Pompton Plains are a short drive away and popular with Bergen families.
Do you photograph Sikh weddings at the Glen Rock gurdwara?
Yes. Anand Karaj ceremonies have taken us to the gurdwaras in Glen Rock, Bridgewater, Lawrenceville and Carteret. In the darbar hall we work without flash, cover our heads, and stay within the gurdwara’s own rules on positions, which we confirm before the day. Our page for a Sikh wedding photographer in New Jersey covers the jaggo, the laavan and the reception.
Where can we take portraits in Bergen County?
The county’s parks and the Palisades give you water, trees and, from the Fort Lee side, the George Washington Bridge and the Manhattan skyline. The Rockleigh’s own lawns work beautifully at golden hour. Most parks require a permit or a fee for professional photography, and we arrange it in advance. For an engagement session, our guide to engagement photoshoot locations in New Jersey includes the skyline spots along the Hudson.
How far is Bergen County from the studio?
The studio is in Flemington, in Hunterdon County, and we photograph in North Jersey every season. Travel within 90 miles of New Jersey is included in every collection, so there is no travel charge for a Bergen County wedding, and the same applies across the bridge in New York City. For the rest of North Jersey, see our pages for Jersey City and Hoboken and Parsippany and Morris County, or the Indian wedding photographer in New Jersey page for the whole state.
What couples wrote on Google
"Having Surya capture our special day was one of the best decisions. His entire team was great to work with and made us very comfortable. The quality of both the pictures and videos was beyond amazing" — Sharoz Zaheer
"Surya did a phenomenal job of helping us capture the wedding of our dreams. His attention to detail and the passion he has for his work is unmatched. He came up with many innovative poses and locations for us to take photos with our family" — Priyanka Sahu Yalamanchili
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Questions Bergen County couples ask us
Do you photograph Indian weddings in Bergen County?
Yes, across the county: Garfield, Rockleigh, East Rutherford, Glen Rock, Hackensack, Paramus, Teaneck, Fort Lee and the towns around them. Travel is included in every collection.
Have you photographed at The Venetian in Garfield?
Yes. It is one of the venues we are asked about most. We plan the daytime differently there: a first look in the foyer or on the grounds and portraits at a nearby park, with the ballroom lit by us for the ceremony.
Is The Rockleigh good for an outdoor Indian ceremony?
Yes. Its lawns give room for an outdoor mandap with every guest able to see. Ask that the mandap faces so the couple are not looking into the sun, and plan the ceremony for the softer light of late afternoon where the muhurtham allows.
Do you cover Anand Karaj ceremonies at the Glen Rock gurdwara?
Yes. We work without flash in the darbar hall and follow the gurdwara’s own rules on positions and dress, confirmed before the day.
How much does an Indian wedding photographer cost in Bergen County?
Single-celebration collections begin in the mid four figures, and most couples who celebrate across a full wedding weekend make a five-figure investment, set out in a written, itemised proposal.
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