Surya Garigipati Photography & Films is an Indian wedding photography and film studio based in Flemington, New Jersey. Surya has photographed South Asian weddings for more than a decade — over 400 celebrations, from a single ceremony at a temple in Bridgewater to five-day wedding weekends at the grand ballrooms of Somerset, Old Bridge and Garfield — and the studio is rated 4.9 on Google by 38 families. New Jersey is home, and it is where most of our weddings happen.
At a glance
| Studio | Surya Garigipati Photography & Films LLC |
| Based in | Flemington, New Jersey |
| Speciality | Indian and South Asian weddings — Hindu, Sikh, South Indian and fusion — photography and cinematic films |
| Experience | More than a decade; over 400 celebrations photographed |
| Reviews | 4.9 on Google from 38 public reviews — read every one |
| Coverage | All of New Jersey, plus New York City and Philadelphia; travel in NJ, NY and PA is included in every collection |
| Team | Lead and second photographer, cinematographer, drone where the venue allows |
| Pricing | By event, not by the hour — see the investment page |
| Enquiries | Check your date — a reply within 24 hours |
Photography that knows the ceremony before it happens
An Indian wedding does not pause for a photographer. The jaimala lasts four seconds. The moment a mother sees her daughter in the mandap lasts one. Surya grew up inside these traditions — Gujarati, Punjabi, Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, Bengali, Sikh and fusion — so the important second is anticipated and framed, never chased. If your wedding follows one tradition closely, our pages for a Hindu wedding in New Jersey and a Sikh wedding in New Jersey go into the rituals one by one.
The work sits between two crafts: documentary storytelling — the real laughter, the aunties running the show from the second row, the groom's shoes disappearing — and refined editorial portraiture that belongs on a wall.
Where we photograph Indian weddings in New Jersey
We are based in Flemington, in Hunterdon County, and photograph across the state every season. Travel within New Jersey is included in every collection.
- Central Jersey — The Palace at Somerset Park, the Grand Marquis in Old Bridge, Royal Albert's Palace in Fords, Park Chateau in East Brunswick, Addison Park in Aberdeen, and home events in Edison, Iselin and Princeton.
- North Jersey — The Venetian in Garfield, The Legacy Castle in Pompton Plains, Crystal Plaza in Livingston, and the hotel ballrooms of Jersey City.
- South Jersey — The Merion in Cinnaminson and the venues on the Philadelphia side of the state, a short drive from Philadelphia.
- Temples — BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Robbinsville, the Sri Venkateswara Temple and the Balaji Temple in Bridgewater, and gurdwaras in Bridgewater, Glen Rock and Carteret, along with community temples across the state. We know each one's rules on flash, positions and dress.
For the light and the logistics of each room, read our guide to the best Indian wedding venues in New Jersey.
What to look for in an Indian wedding photographer in New Jersey
Couples comparing the best Indian wedding photographers in New Jersey usually start with the portfolio. These are the questions that separate studios once the portfolios all look good:
- Do they know your ceremony? A photographer who has to be told when the kanyadaan or the fourth laav is coming will miss it.
- Have they worked in your venue? Every New Jersey ballroom has its own light, its own baraat route and its own rules.
- Who is actually coming? Ask for the names of the lead and second photographer, and who edits.
- Is the full ceremony delivered? Not just highlights — the whole ceremony, in the gallery and on film.
- Are the reviews public? Read them on Google under the couple's own name, not on the studio's own page.
Our longer guide, how to choose an Indian wedding photographer in New Jersey, goes through each one.
How a New Jersey wedding weekend usually runs with us
| Day | Events | What we bring |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday | Ganesh puja, haldi or pithi at home | One photographer, natural light, the turmeric and the laughter |
| Friday | Mehndi, sangeet or garba | Photographer + cinematographer, the dance floor lit properly |
| Saturday | Baraat, ceremony, portraits, reception | Lead + second photographer, cinematographer, drone where the venue allows |
| After | Delivery | Sneak peek within days, full gallery in weeks, film to follow |
Every collection is built around your real event list rather than a fixed block of hours. The investment page explains how collections are structured, and our guide to what an Indian wedding photographer costs in New Jersey explains what moves the number. The wedding films show how photography and film sit together.
What couples wrote on Google
Every review below is a public Google review, published under the family's own account. The rest are on the reviews page.
"Surya captured our wedding perfectly. We had a packed day with multiple events including Catholic and Hindu wedding and Surya’s time management was perfect. He, in fact made us feel calm throughout the day and did not take over the event…" — Nimmy Arpan
"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 great job capturing our wedding festivities. Him and his team were with us for five days of festivities along with our engagement and pre wedding shoot. We were very happy with the results." — Yerusa Dewan
Questions New Jersey couples ask us
Who is Surya Garigipati?
Surya Garigipati is an Indian wedding photographer and filmmaker based in Flemington, New Jersey. His studio, Surya Garigipati Photography & Films, has photographed more than 400 South Asian celebrations — Gujarati, Punjabi, Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, Bengali, Sikh and fusion weddings — and is rated 4.9 on Google by 38 families.
Where in New Jersey do you photograph Indian weddings?
Across the whole state: North Jersey (Jersey City, Garfield, Livingston, Pompton Plains), Central Jersey (Edison, Iselin, Somerset, Princeton, Bridgewater, Robbinsville, East Brunswick, Old Bridge) and South Jersey (Cinnaminson and the Philadelphia side of the state). Travel within New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania is included in every collection.
How much does an Indian wedding photographer cost in New Jersey?
It depends on the number of events, the size of the team and whether a film is included. In the New Jersey market, established Indian wedding photographers price a single event in the low thousands and a complete multi-day weekend with a film team in the five figures. We price by event, not by the hour, and every couple receives a written proposal with the team, the hours and the deliverables spelled out.
Do you offer both photography and wedding films?
Yes. Our cinematography team works alongside the photographers and delivers a highlight film plus full ceremony and speech edits. Most New Jersey couples book photography and film together so one team covers the whole weekend.
Which wedding traditions do you photograph?
Hindu ceremonies of every tradition — Gujarati, Punjabi, Telugu, Tamil, Marathi and Bengali — the Sikh Anand Karaj, and fusion weddings with two ceremonies on the same day. Surya grew up inside these traditions, so the jaimala, the pheras, the laavan and the vidaai are anticipated rather than explained to us on the day.
How far in advance should we book an Indian wedding photographer in New Jersey?
Most couples book twelve to eighteen months out. Peak-season Saturdays go first, often more than a year ahead. Send us your date and we will confirm whether it is still open within 24 hours.
Your New Jersey wedding
Tell us your dates and your venue — we reply within a day with availability and a collection built for your weekend.
Check Your Date