Surya Garigipati Photography & Films photographs weddings of every kind in Red Bank and across Monmouth County, New Jersey, in the riverfront rooms couples bring to us and at Addison Park in Aberdeen, with portraits on the Navesink waterfront, at Sandy Hook and on the Asbury Park boardwalk. The Flemington studio is rated 4.9 on Google.
At a glance
| Covers | Red Bank, Rumson, Fair Haven, Middletown, Holmdel, Long Branch, Asbury Park and the rest of Monmouth County |
| Venues | The riverfront hotels and halls of Red Bank couples bring to us; Addison Park in Aberdeen; the oceanfront hotels of Long Branch and Asbury Park; the country clubs of Rumson and Holmdel |
| Portraits | The Navesink waterfront and the streets of the town, Sandy Hook’s beach, dunes and lighthouse, the Asbury Park boardwalk at sunrise, Holmdel Park |
| From the studio | About an hour and a quarter from Flemington |
| Travel | Included in every collection |
| Reviews | 4.9 on Google from 38 public reviews: read them |
Red Bank weddings
Red Bank gives a wedding a river, a town and the ocean within twenty minutes of each other, and the light by the water is everything. A lawn or beach ceremony at eleven in July means harsh sun and squinting guests; the same ceremony at four runs straight into golden hour, and in late spring and early autumn the shore gives the kindest light of the year. We plan the portraits for the Navesink at the end of the afternoon and, when the timeline allows, a run to Sandy Hook with the skyline on the horizon. For an Indian or South Asian wedding in the county, see our Monmouth County page.
Venues in and around Red Bank
- The riverfront rooms of Red Bank: the hotels and halls on the Navesink that couples bring to us, walked before the day.
- Addison Park, Aberdeen: fifteen minutes north, a modern ballroom with a patio that becomes a natural stage for a processional or a baraat; our venue guide covers it.
- The shore: the oceanfront hotels of Long Branch and Asbury Park, and the country clubs of Rumson, Colts Neck and Holmdel.
Our guide to outdoor wedding venues covers what a lawn or beach ceremony needs the venue to allow, and the rain plan to agree in writing.
Where we take portraits
- The Navesink waterfront: Marine Park and Riverside Gardens Park in town, and the bridges at golden hour.
- Sandy Hook: the beach, the dunes and the lighthouse, with the Manhattan skyline on the horizon on a clear evening.
- Asbury Park: the boardwalk and the arches of Convention Hall, a sunrise session with the beach to yourselves.
- Holmdel Park: rolling lawns and woodland inland.
Beaches and parks in Monmouth County often require a permit or a fee for professional photography; we check every location and arrange it before the day.
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 Red Bank 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 Red Bank and the state, is included in every collection. Check your date.
What couples wrote on Google
"Suriya is amazing to work with! He captured our wedding so beautifully. He is punctual, patient and flexible!! A big thank you for doing such an amazing job" — sai sujana Surapaneni
"My Fiance and I could not be more happy with the dedication, creativity and kindness of Surya. We are going to be using him for all of our events and future weddings in the family!" — J S
Questions Red Bank couples ask us
Can we have wedding portraits at the beach?
Yes, if the timeline allows the drive. Sandy Hook and the Asbury Park boardwalk are twenty to thirty minutes from Red Bank; we plan the hour for the light, check the permit and bring the family list so the portraits are quick.
When is the best time for a shore wedding?
Late spring and early autumn give the kindest light, and on any date a ceremony at four in the afternoon runs into golden hour where an eleven o’clock ceremony fights the sun.
Do you photograph weddings that are not Indian?
Yes. Most of our weddings in Red Bank 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 Red Bank wedding
Tell us your date and your venue. We reply within a day with availability and a collection built for your day.
Check Your Date