Surya Garigipati Photography & Films photographs weddings of every kind in Jersey City, New Jersey: church, civil, South Asian and fusion days at the Hyatt Regency on the waterfront, Liberty House in Liberty State Park and Battello, with portraits timed to sunset at Exchange Place and the park. The studio is rated 4.9 on Google and includes Jersey City travel.
At a glance
| Covers | Jersey City, Hoboken, Weehawken, Bayonne and the rest of Hudson County |
| Venues we know | The Hyatt Regency Jersey City at Exchange Place, where Kasturi & Benjamin’s film on our films page was made; Liberty House in Liberty State Park; Battello on the waterfront |
| Portraits | Liberty State Park, Exchange Place, Pier A Park in Hoboken, Boulevard East in Weehawken, timed to sunset and blue hour |
| From the studio | About an hour from Flemington |
| Travel | Included in every collection; the same across the river in New York City |
| Reviews | 4.9 on Google from 38 public reviews: read them |
Jersey City weddings
The skyline is the reason couples marry here, and it decides the timeline. The waterfront faces east, so the light on the couple is kindest in the hour before sunset and the city comes alive at blue hour; we plan the portraits for exactly that window, and the ceremony too when the schedule allows. Guest lists are split across the Hudson, and many Jersey City weddings are fusion celebrations with two ceremonies in one day, which our guide to fusion and interfaith weddings walks through hour by hour. For an Indian or South Asian wedding from start to finish, see our Indian wedding photographer in Jersey City page.
Venues on the waterfront
- Hyatt Regency Jersey City. On the water at the foot of Exchange Place, with rooms upstairs for the families and the skyline in the windows. Hotel ballrooms need a portrait plan, so we build in a first look by the water.
- Liberty House. Inside Liberty State Park, with Lower Manhattan straight across the water and the park for the portraits.
- Battello. On the waterfront, where the skyline fills the windows for an intimate reception.
- Nearby. Hilton Meadowlands in East Rutherford for a very large guest list, and the Hoboken and Weehawken rooms a few minutes north.
Where we take portraits
- Liberty State Park: the long promenade, the Statue of Liberty to one side and the old railroad terminal behind you.
- Exchange Place: the riverside walkway, the piers and the glass towers, at their best after sunset.
- Hoboken and Weehawken: Pier A Park and Frank Sinatra Drive look straight at Midtown; Boulevard East, high on the Palisades, gives the widest panorama on the New Jersey side.
Parks require a permit or a fee for professional photography, and the rules change from year to year; we check every location and arrange it before the day. Waterfront hotels are busy and parking is tight, so a baraat or a processional needs a route agreed with the venue in advance.
How we photograph a wedding day
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. A photographer with each of you while you get ready; the complete ceremony delivered rather than a selection, with the vows recorded on lapel microphones; a family shot list built together on the planning call so the groups take minutes; couple portraits scheduled for the kindest light at a place already scouted; and soft constant light placed high in the reception room before guests arrive. Surya leads every wedding himself, and cinematography has been in-house since 2016. See how we work across New Jersey and packages and prices.
How do we book?
Send us your date and your Jersey City venue. Surya replies personally within 24 hours, then a twenty-minute call, then a written proposal itemised to the dollar. Travel within 90 miles of New Jersey, which covers all of Jersey City and the state, is included in every collection. Check your date.
What couples wrote on Google
"We had an incredible experience with Surya and his team for our wedding in April 2024! From start to finish, he and his team were professional, talented, and truly dedicated to capturing every special moment of our big day." — Nikki N
"Surya and his team was amazing to work with! They were able to capture all of the beautiful moments of our wedding! Everyone made us so comfortable and were easy to work with!" — Karthiyayini Mahendrakumar
Questions Jersey City couples ask us
Have you photographed at the Hyatt Regency Jersey City?
Yes. Kasturi and Benjamin’s highlight film, made there, is on our films page. We plan a first look by the water because hotel interiors want planning for portraits.
When should we plan portraits on the waterfront?
The hour before sunset into blue hour, when the light on you is soft and the skyline lights up. We time the schedule around it and arrange any park permit in advance.
Do you photograph weddings that are not Indian?
Yes. Most of our weddings in Jersey City and across New Jersey are South Asian or fusion, and the same team photographs weddings of every kind: a church or civil ceremony, a one-day celebration or a multi-day weekend.
Is film included?
In the wedding day and wedding weekend collections, yes: a photography team and a cinematography team work side by side from one timeline, and couples receive a highlight film and a feature film with the vows and speeches in full.
How much does a wedding photographer cost?
With us, 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 after a short call.
Your Jersey City wedding
Tell us your date and your venue. We reply within a day with availability and a collection built for your day.
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