Surya Garigipati Photography & Films photographs weddings of every kind in Morristown and across Morris County, New Jersey, at the town’s hotels and historic rooms, Meadow Wood Manor in Randolph and The Legacy Castle in Pompton Plains, with portraits on the Morristown Green, at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum and in Jockey Hollow. The Flemington studio is rated 4.9 on Google.
At a glance
| Covers | Morristown, Morris Township, Madison, Chatham, Florham Park, Parsippany, Randolph and the rest of Morris County |
| Venues we know | Meadow Wood Manor in Randolph; The Legacy Castle in Pompton Plains; the Morristown hotels and historic rooms couples bring to us; Crystal Plaza in Livingston just over the county line |
| Portraits | The Morristown Green and the streets around it, the Frelinghuysen Arboretum, Jockey Hollow, Skylands in Ringwood for an estate look |
| From the studio | About forty-five minutes from Flemington |
| Travel | Included in every collection |
| Reviews | 4.9 on Google from 38 public reviews: read them |
Morristown weddings
Morris County weddings tend to combine two things: the scale of a North Jersey reception room and the green of the hills around it. Couples choose between a dramatic ballroom that is at its best after dark and an estate or garden setting that is at its best in the last two hours of light, and we plan the day differently for each. Morristown itself gives the portraits a town: the Green, the church spires and the streets around them, for a city feel without the city. For an Indian or South Asian wedding, see our Indian wedding photographer in Parsippany and Morris County page.
Venues in and around Morristown
- Meadow Wood Manor, Randolph: a Morris County venue couples bring to us; we walk it before the day like any other.
- The Legacy Castle, Pompton Plains: a great hall that photographs like a film set after dark, sweeping staircases and grounds; portraits at the façade in the afternoon.
- The Morristown hotels and historic rooms that host the town’s receptions, walked before the day.
- Over the county line: Crystal Plaza in Livingston, Pleasantdale Château in West Orange and The Grove in Cedar Grove, all on our calendar.
Our guide to the best wedding venues in North Jersey compares the halls and estates side by side.
Where we take portraits in Morris County
- The Morristown Green: the town square and the streets around it.
- Frelinghuysen Arboretum, Morris Township: formal gardens and specimen trees around a historic house.
- Morristown National Historical Park: the woods and open fields of Jockey Hollow, quiet and green.
- Skylands, Ringwood: the New Jersey Botanical Garden, a stone manor and formal gardens in the northern hills; the Presby Memorial Iris Gardens in Montclair for a short season in late May.
Many parks and gardens require a permit or a fee for professional photography; we check every location and arrange it before the day. October brings the foliage to the hills.
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 Morristown 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 Morristown and the state, is included in every collection. Check your date.
What couples wrote on Google
"Surya excels in capturing the ideal scene in a short time. He is passionate about accurately capturing and expressing minute details in photographs and videos." — Dhanumjaya Bodala
"We appreciate the opportunity to work with you Surya. Thanks for all the advice and help you gave to us… You're a great person to work with and we truly appreciate the time and effort you put into doing an excellent job." — Rina Sheth
Questions Morristown couples ask us
Which Morris County venues have you photographed?
The Legacy Castle in Pompton Plains has its own venue guide on this site; Meadow Wood Manor in Randolph, Crystal Plaza in Livingston, Pleasantdale Château and The Grove are on our calendar, and we walk any room we have not worked in before the day.
Where are the best portrait spots near Morristown?
The Green and the streets around it for a town feel, the Frelinghuysen Arboretum and Jockey Hollow for gardens and woods, and Skylands in Ringwood for an estate look, with permits arranged where needed.
Do you photograph weddings that are not Indian?
Yes. Most of our weddings in Morristown 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 Morristown 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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