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Hey there! I'm Kartheek, and the things you need to know about me are few. Know that I am there beside you throughout your most amazing wedding day, know that I have your back, and that I will be cracking jokes throughout the entire experience.
Using a personalized blend of dynamic lighting, creative composition, and raw emotions, it’s my goal to make sure your photos tell the story of your love life and capture the moments as they unfold—while I try to hold back a tear during the first look. Hey, I’m a hopeless romantic, myself.
No more missed memories, or shots that are overly posed or being nervous in front of the camera. Have a peace of mind knowing you are well taken care of. It is our job to make sure that YOU look good, YOU feel good, and let me worry about the stresses of the day. Once we nail that, photography is the easiest.
I can guarantee one thing: This is your day, and it will be filled with a lot of emotions. You will want someone on your side who will be there through it all capturing all of the special moments and producing images filled with rich personality and beaming with passion.
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The experience you have on your wedding day means everything. And when booking me as your wedding photographer, I feel that quality should be equally as paramount as the experience when working together.
I want you to be smiling, laughing, and feeling at ease throughout the entire process. I want you to trust in me 100%, and I want us to be friends. I'll be celebrating with you every step of the way.
The experience is so important as well for personal reasons as well. After all, your wedding photographer is the one person who will by your side more than any other person on your wedding day (other than your husband/wife, of course)! So, hiring a photographer who has not only the style of photography you are wanting to cherish forever, but also a fun, outgoing attitude is so important - and that's exactly what you get with me.
And not to worry - I will coach every couple through their portrait session, I will help you keep on track with your schedule on your wedding day, and will I be cracking jokes with you all day long. Simply, we will have so much FUN together with everything along the way. And that's the way it should be.
Let's have fun!
KP
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Q: So, What's the Investment?
A: Totally Your Call.
Build Your Custom Collection
Everything I do is custom.
Simply build your own collection.
Step-by-step.
Optionally, Add More Hours of Coverage
First, start with the Number of Hours of Coverage
THE FINE PRINT
*** Travel fees may apply to locations outside of 50 miles. Ask for details.
*** A 6.625% NJ sales tax will be added to all packages and options for residents of New Jersey
*** Custom payment plans are available
PREP - TO - CAKE
(I will start coverage from prep until the cake is cut.
This way you wouldn't miss any important details from your special day)
$500/hour (optional)
(or $0 extra if no additional hours desired)
Add Your Optional Engagement Session
$500 (optional)
Up to an hour for your engagement portrait session. Here is where we will create some gorgeous images for your save-the-dates, invites, website registry, guest book, and of course your Facebook & Instagram for your friends and family to "ooh and aww" over. You'll receive 50-100 high-resolution photographs from this session.
Prints & Fine Art Heirloom Albums
Prints from only $10
Albums from only $800
The decision to purchase products is handled after your wedding day, and it's 100% optional, but you can certainly add an album now. I want you seeing your photographs before you commit to making a decision to purchase a certain number of prints and wall art. It's an investment, and it's one I want you feeling 110% excited about.
Don't Want the Extras?
No problem at all! I want you to get exactly what you want. The most important decision to make right now is to simply lock me in for your wedding date. Bookings are first-come, first-served. Make sure to get your day reserved on my calendar ASAP.
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$5000(nEW jERSEY)
$6000(lONG ISLAND)
Kartheek was amazing. He and his assistant where my photographers for my wedding. They captured both my husband and I getting ready at two different locations. From our first encounter I felt very comfortable. Kartheek was on time to every appointment answered all my questions and I had many.
He was very professional and made a stressful day fun. He was very organized and worked with me and my husband on a time line for the wedding day. The time line was flexible and designed so that we could enjoy our guest. Kartheek will be my photographer for all my special events.
maggiano's little italy
Cary & whitney
We were looking for someone able to capture our wedding ceremony as it unfolded and that’s when I found Kartheek over the web.
He was quick to respond, comprehended my demands and also explained to me the variations he could create. Apart from his amazing photography skills, Kartheek possessed great virtues such as punctuality, modesty and an honest work ethic. The pictures taken by him are amazing and capture the memories that will last for an infinite period of time. Kartheek gifted us with those precious moments which we will always rejoice.
I have recommended my friends who were looking for a photographer and they have also had similar positive experiences with him. I again thank him for the service he provided and looking forward to having him on our future special occasions as well.
laurita winery
URMA & THOMAS
Professional, outgoing, extremely talented, patient, corky in a good way, haha are all words I would describe Kartheek to be while photographing our wedding. He does absolutely wonderful work. We get so many compliments about our photos still, 6 months later. Easy to work with. No complaints about whatever request you have.
We wanted all natural looking photos, in the moment and he captured that plus more. He works with you with just about anything. He really takes pride in is work and it shows. If you want photos that your going to look at in 25 years or more, hoping, you want to be able say I am beyond happy with our choice. It's simple. Kartheek is your photographer, no doubt.
Valenzano winery
christina & paul
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Questions & Answers
Frequently Asked
Q: How long have you been a photographer?
Everyone hands you their cameras at family events and says”take some photos for me
That's exactly how I got started. Yes I did fall in love with it from then on, just like every other photographer does at the beginning of their incredible journeys.
Q: How many weddings have you photographed?
A: I've photographed over 100 weddings as the lead photographer. And since there's only 52 weekends in a year, my weekends have been basically filled with love stories and late-night celebrations ever since I became a photographer!
Q: Do I need a second photographer?
A: Honestly, it comes down to a budget question. Unlimited budget - then sure, you'll get more beautiful photos. Personally, I say no --- unless you have more than 200 guests AND you want specific focus on them and/or you want the exact same moment captured from two different angles OR if you have a really large wedding venue that would be difficult to move between two areas quickly. Otherwise, I have personally photographed more than 100 weddings completely solo and every single couple I have ever worked with has been 100% happy.
That said, I can totally hire one for your wedding if you really want one.
**Adding a 2nd shooter will be an additional $1500
Q: Do I need an engagement session?
A: That totally depends on your needs. You can use the photos for your save-the-dates, invitations, website registries, guest books, framed prints for your guest table, bar, and your house... and of course Facebook & Instagram! Plus, it's a way for you to get a little practice in front of the camera before your big day and it gives us an opportunity to get to know each other. :) Personally, I highly recommend it. And heck, it's also a really great way to add to your experience as an engaged couple. Make the most of it!
Q: What kind of equipment do you use?
A: This might start getting a bit technical, but I personally use the latest Sony cameras with prime lenses. Both are literally on me at all times throughout your wedding day so I never have to worry about changing lenses, switching memory cards, or changing batteries. Every moment matters - and this is where the years of experience really kicks in.
Q: Do you offer any albums, prints, canvases, guest books, etc?
A: Totally! But I want you feeling 1,000% comfortable and excited about the quality of your photographs before placing orders on those. That way, you only order exactly what you want, when you want, and when you know with confidence that they are going to look amazing on your walls and in your fine art heirloom albums. And all of this is done & ordered right through your online gallery!
Q: Do you offer payment plans?
A: Yes, I do! Traditional payments are $1000 retainer due at the time of booking (within a week) and the final balance is due 30 days prior to your wedding day. But, if you wanted to do the payment plan, I can stretch it into equal 1/3's, 1/4's or monthly payments if that works best for you. Just let me know what you prefer, and I will make it happen. It's that easy.
Q: God forbid, what happens if you aren't able to make it to our big day?
In the super unlikely event that I am too ill, injured, or there's some other emergency, I have a list of colleagues that we can call on to replace me that have similar styles of photography & editing. That said, in the years I've been doing this full-time, I have never even been 60 seconds late. You're in good hands. I promise.
Q: How long will it take to get my pictures?
Depending on the season, it will roughly take between four and six weeks to share your photos. However, if you'd like to jump the line and get ahead of everyone else and receive them in two weeks, that is also possible.
** Adding a jump the line add-on to your package will be an additional $1500.
Q: How do I book you for my wedding day?
A: Love that question the most! To book me for your special day, all I would require up front is the $1000 retainer. Afterwards, simply let me know what you want included in your custom collection: 1) Number of hours of coverage, 2) Engagement session (optional), 3) Second photographer or none (optional), and 4) What payment plan option works best for you.
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