CandleLight Studio

Business Details

26 Years

experience

Award-Winning Indian Wedding Photography & Videography

CandleLight Studio has been the heartbeat of Indian wedding photography in New York City, New Jersey, and Houston, Texas, for over two decades. Our award-winning team of professional photographers and videographers specializes in capturing the cultural nuances, vibrant traditions, and unspoken emotions of Indian, Punjabi, Muslim, and Guyanese weddings. With expertise in cinematic reels, live streaming, and drone coverage, we transform fleeting moments into timeless memories. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our mastery of both traditional elegance and contemporary flair, ensuring every client receives personalized service. We pride ourselves on technical precision, artistic storytelling, and cultural sensitivity, having documented over 2,100 weddings since our founding.

Our state-of-the-art equipment and innovative techniques guarantee high-definition visuals that preserve the joy, rituals, and intimate details of your special day. From pre-wedding consultations to post-production editing, we deliver a seamless experience that prioritizes client satisfaction. Our accolades from industry leaders like The Knot and WeddingWire underscore our position as a trusted leader in multicultural wedding photography. By blending experience, expertise, and cutting-edge technology, we create cinematic keepsakes that honor your unique love story while maintaining transparency and ethical standards throughout our process.

Services

Wedding Photography Videography Drone Coverage Live Streaming Photo Albums

Details

Year established: 2000

Highlights and features

We offer 25+ years of specialized expertise in Indian, Punjabi, Muslim, and Guyanese wedding photography.
Our team utilizes cutting-edge technology including 4K videography and drone coverage.
We provide 24/7 personalized customer support throughout the wedding planning process.
Our cinematic storytelling approach captures both grand ceremonies and intimate emotional moments.
We offer comprehensive packages including live streaming and custom photo albums.

What people say

Award-winning photography Cultural sensitivity Cinematic storytelling Professional team Timeless memories

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Services

Wedding Photography

Our wedding photography service preserves the essence of your special day through artistic composition and technical precision. With expertise in Indian, Punjabi, Muslim, and Guyanese weddings, we document rituals, emotions, and cultural details. Our photographers use professional-grade equipment to ensure high-resolution images that capture vibrant colors and intimate moments, creating a visual narrative that tells your unique love story.

Videography

Our videography service transforms your wedding into a cinematic masterpiece with dynamic editing and immersive storytelling. We capture ceremonies, receptions, and candid moments using 4K technology and drone coverage. The final product features synchronized music, dynamic titles, and special effects that highlight emotional highlights and cultural traditions, creating a lasting keepsake for generations to enjoy.

Drone Coverage

Drone coverage adds breathtaking aerial perspectives to your wedding documentation. Our certified operators capture sweeping venue shots, processional sequences, and landscape backdrops with high-resolution 4K footage. This service enhances traditional coverage by showcasing architectural details and crowd formations, providing unique angles that ground-level cameras cannot achieve while maintaining FAA compliance and safety standards.

Live Streaming

Live streaming service enables remote guests to participate in your wedding celebrations in real-time. Using professional-grade equipment, we broadcast ceremonies with multiple camera angles and crystal-clear audio. This service includes technical support throughout the event, ensuring seamless connectivity and optimal viewing experience for international guests or those unable to attend in person.

Photo Albums

Our custom photo albums transform digital memories into tangible heirlooms. Each flush-mount album features archival-quality materials, acrylic covers, and personalized layouts. Available in 12x36 inch format with 25 pages, these albums showcase your favorite images from the wedding day in a durable, elegant presentation that complements both traditional and modern aesthetics.

People

Surinder Singh

Founder & Lead Photographer

With over 25 years of experience and a Fine Arts degree from St. John's University, Surinder Singh has captured 2,100+ weddings globally. His artistic vision combines cultural sensitivity with technical excellence, earning recognition in The Knot and WeddingWire. He specializes in blending traditional rituals with contemporary storytelling techniques.

Questions

What types of weddings do you specialize in?

We specialize in Indian, Punjabi, Muslim, and Guyanese weddings, with extensive experience in all cultural rituals and celebrations.

Do you offer destination wedding services?

Yes, we provide services worldwide with additional travel arrangements coordinated separately from package pricing.

What's included in your photography packages?

Packages include 4-8 hours of coverage, high-resolution images, video highlights, USB drives, and online galleries with customization options.

How far in advance should I book?

We recommend booking 6-12 months ahead, especially for peak wedding seasons, though we accommodate last-minute requests when possible.

Do you offer videography services?

Yes, we offer comprehensive videography including full-length edited videos, highlight reels, and drone footage options.

What technology do you use?

We utilize professional DSLR cameras, 4K videography equipment, drones, and advanced editing software for optimal results.

Reviews (7)

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Raveena Christenlall

Dec 03, 2021 Report

Surinder, Thank you for the best team! First of all, they were very patient with me. I was very tired and could barely keep my eyes opened but they waited until i could get the right pictures in! They were very professional and gave great suggestions for poses. I am 110% satisfied with my pictures and clips received for my entire wedding. Pictures capture memories for a lifetime and these guys did a really great job capturing all the right moments! Thank you so much for being such a great team to me and my family. We definitely recommend hiring Candle Light Studio to capture all your memories.

Jane Doe

Nov 21, 2021 Report

Actually, the place is wherever your event is. I have been at several CandleLight Studio events in various capacities and have always found the staff to be very professional. They arrive early, take the time to get to know the event participants, and make sure to arrange the photography and videography to be as unobtrusive as possible while capturing key photos and video in high-definition. All the post production work is done with care and provided timely.

No customer has to call a second time to get their work; previews are provided on line, and albums are the highest quality. I highly recommend them to anyone wanting the finest in photography and videography.

Don Bosco Ramkanali Ramkanali

Nov 17, 2021 Report

Coming to New York for our destination wedding was one of my greatest delights. I had always wanted a destination wedding, and I always looked forward to having it in New York. I had processed the venue in my head and how I wanted it to be. Sadly, we got to New York and found out that someone had already booked the venue we wanted to use. I was disturbed because I felt my dreams were not going to be a reality anymore.

Thanks to CandleLight Studio, I had contacted them earlier after my colleague Poonam introduced them to me. They rallied around and helped me with the venue, and we were able to secure the venue just when it seemed impossible. I appreciate Surinder Singh for his support and the beautiful Videos and Pictures he took. I sincerely can't wait to have CandleLight Studio for Photography at my sister's wedding in New Jersey. Sonu & Harmeet

Isabella Ramnarine

Oct 15, 2021 Report

During my wedding it was a challenge finding a photographer videographer that was reasonable but yet provided everything I wanted and dreamed of for my wedding day. I did a lot of research and came across Mr. Singh owner of Candle Light Studios he and his team covered two days of my wedding 10+ hours each day, they were so patient gave us ideas on how to pose, where to take our pictures ext. When I finally received my photos, videos, & album I was so lost for words on how beautiful and amazing the quality of each image was.

I have recommended so many people towards this company and I will continue to do so I cannot wait for future business with you all again. Thank you so much for making a brides dream come true. I also have to say Mr. Singh is very responsive & he will not let you down, I am always coming up with a new challenge or something that I want and he hasn't let me down. Once again thank you so much Isabella

Kristen Merindino

Jun 04, 2017 Report

We have only fabulous things to say about CandleLight Studio. We hired Surinder Singh to photograph our wedding and are thrilled how the pictures came out. He managed to capture all the special moments we hoped to remember. Surinder Singh was also extremely helpful during the planning stages. He is very responsive communicating regularly through email, text messages and phone calls. Thank you so much for the fabulous pictures! --Kristen M

Jimmy Anwar

Sep 19, 2016 Report

Terrible photographer definitely I would not recommend Surinder Singh to anyone I know. The main reason we hired him because he was in NY and did Indian weddings. So we figured he would know how to take some beautiful detail shots especially of the bride. For example, close up shots of the beautiful expensive jewelry and all the detail henna work on the bride. He did not take any close up shots of either the bride, groom or the decorations. Surinder Singh is always defensive when we said the photos were bad, he said you should have told me how you wanted to take the pictures.

We are not photographers and we couldn't just leave the stage and show him how to take pictures. We didn't realize the photos were bad until our friends and relatives showed us their wedding pictures. We were sadly disappointed it looked like just some average photos. The amount he charged us was adequate since there was traveling needed to made to upstate NY. We did not appreciate when he wanted to charge us shipping fee for sending the Album just because he moved to Texas. We live in NJ and was willing to pick up the items in NYC.

R. R.

May 31, 2016 Report

Photographer Surinder Singh was my photographer for my August 2014 wedding. I am so pleased with his photos and the beautiful high quality album he created for my husband and I. He is very professional, respectful and really captures photos of you at every moment (looking at the album I did even realize those memories were captured; ie: romantic glances, laughs, kisses, family, etc). I am so happy I went with Mr. Singh.

He is very reasonably priced. I have definitely recommended him to everyone I know and I will definitely use him again. Thank you for making these memories last a lifetime. =) -Ruth & Alex (Aug 2014)