Surya Garigipati Photography & Films is a photographer and filmmaker in Flemington, New Jersey, rated 4.9 on Google from 38 reviews. The studio photographs weddings, engagement sessions, family and maternity portraits, sweet sixteens, housewarmings, baby showers and editorial portraits across New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia, with more than 400 celebrations since 2013 and films from the same team.
What we photograph
| Weddings | From a single ceremony to a multi-day weekend, in every tradition: wedding photographer in New Jersey, Indian wedding photographer |
| Wedding films | Highlight films, feature films, same-day edits and social cuts, filmed by our own cinematographers: wedding videographer in New Jersey |
| Engagements | Two-hour pre-wedding sessions, one or two locations, 80+ images in two weeks: pre-wedding photoshoot |
| Families | Family and maternity portraits, planned like a wedding portrait: family photographer, maternity photographer |
| Celebrations | Sweet sixteens, housewarmings and religious ceremonies, baby showers and engagement parties: sweet 16, housewarming, baby shower |
| Portraits | Editorial and fashion portraiture: portrait photographer |
| Studio | Surya Garigipati Photography & Films LLC, Flemington, Hunterdon County; by appointment |
| Reviews | 4.9 on Google from 38 public reviews: read every one |
Who is behind the camera?
Surya Garigipati, who photographed his first wedding in 2013 and has photographed more than 400 celebrations since, across more than thirty cities and destinations. He is the lead photographer on every wedding the studio books and he answers his own enquiries. Depending on the collection he brings one to four others, the same people each time rather than a rotating roster: a second shooter, the cinematographers who have worked in-house since 2016, a dedicated editor since 2019 and an album designer. The about page tells the longer story, and the awards and recognition page lists what the wedding press has said.
How does the studio work?
The work sits between two crafts: documentary storytelling, the real laughter and the moment nobody planned, and refined editorial portraiture that belongs on a wall. Portraits are planned into the timeline, not stolen from it. Every booking starts with an enquiry and a reply from Surya within 24 hours, then a relaxed twenty-minute call, then a written proposal itemised to the dollar. A planning call, a family shot list, sneak peeks within 48–72 hours, a private online gallery with every image and a print release are included in every wedding collection; the investment page explains how the studio prices its work, by event rather than by the hour.
Where in New Jersey?
Everywhere. The studio is in Flemington, in Hunterdon County, and travel within 90 miles of New Jersey, which covers the whole state, New York City and Philadelphia, is included in every collection. Our area pages go county by county: Central New Jersey, North Jersey, South Jersey, and towns such as Jersey City, Princeton, Morristown and Red Bank. Beyond the state, see New York City, Philadelphia and the rest of the country.
Which traditions and kinds of wedding?
Most of the weddings we photograph are South Asian, and a great many are fusion weddings: a Hindu ceremony with a Catholic, Christian, Jewish or Sikh one on the same day, a nikah alongside a Hindu ceremony, or an Indian-American weekend with a white gown on one day and a lehenga on the next. Our pages for Hindu, Sikh, South Indian, Gujarati, Muslim and Indian Christian weddings go through the ceremonies; how to judge a wedding photographer sets out what to check before you book anyone, including us.
What couples and families wrote on Google
"He is very professional, prompt and has an uncanny eye to get the best shots! I had confetti showering on me and so he just had to get it right in the finite time and he did!" — Rajyashree Anjutgi
"Surya and his team provided exceptional photography services during our recent two-day housewarming ceremony in NJ." — Jhansi Maguluri
Every review is public and unedited on the reviews page. Tell us what you are planning: check your date and Surya replies personally within 24 hours.
Questions about the studio
What kind of photographer is Surya Garigipati?
A wedding photographer and filmmaker first, specialising in Indian, South Asian and fusion weddings, who also photographs engagements, family and maternity portraits, sweet sixteens, housewarmings, baby showers and editorial portraits, from a studio in Flemington, New Jersey.
Do you only photograph Indian weddings?
No. Most of our weddings are South Asian or fusion, and the same team photographs weddings of every kind, as well as family events and portrait sessions. Our wedding photographer in New Jersey page covers fusion, interfaith and multicultural weddings.
Where is the studio, and how far do you travel?
Flemington, in Hunterdon County, by appointment. Travel within 90 miles of New Jersey, which covers the whole state, New York City and Philadelphia, is included in every collection; the East Coast and the rest of the country are regular parts of the season.
How quickly do you reply?
Within 24 hours, usually the same day, and always personally by Surya. Phone and WhatsApp: 518-250-6789.
Do you photograph small sessions as well as weddings?
Yes. Engagement sessions, family and maternity portraits and single celebrations such as a baby shower or a housewarming are all booked on their own, each with a written proposal.
Tell us what you are planning
A wedding, a session or a family celebration: send the date and the place, and Surya replies within 24 hours.
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