We so excited that you are interested in choosing us to document your family! We believe in real moments and chasing sunsets. In the kinds of images that remind you of the joy that can be found in the simplest of moments together.
We believe in images that are itching to be printed, placed in beautiful frames and hung on walls for years to come.
We began capturing images on film at the age of 22 when we discovered our dad's old Pentax in the attic. The limited amount of images on a roll of film forced us to put our camera phone down and really observe the beauty in the world, and the people around us. Whenever we pick up my camera, we strive to create beautiful and emotional images that tell a story and showcase the beauty of both the people in the images and the world around them.
Welcome
You've thoroughly combed through our website, blog and Instagram feed and you like what you see. So the next step is setting up a time to chat to make sure we're the perfect fit for one another.
Let's Chat!
You're engaged!
Once your date is officially reserved with a $1000 non-refundable retainer, we'll send over a few goodies to help you prepare for the big day. We're happy to serve as a resource for vendor recommendations, timeline guidance and more!
Date Booked
Make it official
Sessions can take place anywhere from immediately following a proposal to just a few days before the wedding. We’ve found that there isn’t a “good” or “bad” time to take your photos.
Engagement Session
We check in about two months before the wedding to start chatting about timeline specifics, special details, family formal shot lists, special traditions and anything else we should know about your big day.
Wedding Day Prep
It's finally here! The day the two of you say "I Do" and dance the night away surrounded by your family and friends. Just know we're excited to celebrate and capture your wedding day. It's going to be awesome
The Big Day
You can expect your photos to be delivered via an online gallery within about 4-6 weeks of your wedding. At that time, we'll also send over details about preserving your images through prints and albums.
They're Here!
THE WEDDING DAY PROCESS ++ Capturing beautiful memories
the collections
CUSTOM COLLECTIONS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
12 hours of coverage
Complimentary Engagement Session
Second Photographer
20-page 10x10 linen wedding album
2 duplicate 8x8 parent albums
Online viewing/ordering gallery with high resolution images for printing
12800
One
collection
8 hours of coverage
Complimentary Engagement Session
Second Photographer
1 - 10x10 linen wedding album
Online viewing/ordering gallery with high resolution
images for printing
6400
Two
collection
7 hours of wedding coverage
Complimentary Engagement Session
Online viewing/ordering gallery with high resolution images for printing
4900
three
collection
6 hours of wedding coverage
Online viewing/ordering gallery with high resolution images for printing
3500
FOUR
collection
reserve your date
A LA CARTE
Additional Wedding Coverage - $700/hour
Additional Photographer - $1500
Additional Portrait/Boudoir Session - $925
Engagement Session -- $750
Custom packages are available upon request
***Travel fees may apply to locations outside of 60 miles. Ask for details.
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 | New Egypt, New Jersey
URMA & THOMAS
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 | bridgewater, nj
Cary & WHITNEY
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 Family Winery | Shamong, NJ
CHRISTINA & PAUL
First off let me say this, Kartheek is nothing short but amazing! I have not one single bad thing to say about him whatsoever! I, without a doubt, will hire Kartheek again if we ever need a photographer for anything!
I’ve worked with other photographers before in other weddings and engagement shoots and to to put this mildly, none of them hold a candle to Kartheek. He made our day a blast! From our engagement shoot to our wedding, he did whatever we asked and went with the flow. Kartheek made our engagement shoot fun and we laughed the whole time.
Our pictures were amazing and we had some hysterical ones as well. Which of course makes for much better stories down the road! Some of them really made us LOL at our faces! He really got our real reactions which in turn makes for some priceless photos!
Rutgers Gardens | North Brunswick New Jersey
ALVI & SAHI
We would highly recommend Kartheek Photo! Kartheek was professional, flexible, and a pleasure to work with. He went out of his way to visit the location of our formal portraits with us ahead of time. Using our style and interests, and his professional expertise, he was able to capture exceptional photos at our locations.
He was very organized and prepared with the questions he asked before our event, and was completely willing to work with the timeline we had planned for our wedding. We were very happy with the number and quality of the photos taken. Overall, we were very happy with our choice and would recommend him to other couples.
wESTMOUNT COUNTRY CLUB | Washington State
NINA & GARRETT
We’re big believers that images aren’t meant to solely exist in a digital space. One day, most likely, Instagram will be gone, your phone will be replaced and images that you can physically hold in your hand will be the best way to remember those precious moments we captured.
Think about this fact: fifteen years ago, if we had delivered you digital images, they would have been on a floppy disk. With the fast updates to technology, you would have no way to access those images today. Even the online galleries we deliver will eventually fade away.
One of the best ways to make your wedding memories last is by ordering an album. These high quality professionally designed albums come in a variety of linen & leather colors. These aren’t the same albums your parents' wedding photos came in. They’re modern, lay perfectly flat and look incredible on a coffee table.
Handcrafted Albums
THE PERFECT WAY TO REMEMBER YOUR WEDDING DAY
20 page 10x10 album
Linen: $1000
Leather: $1500
Additional 2-page Spread: $100
PRICING
(8x8, 20 pages)
Linen: $500 each for Linen
Leather: $750 each
Additional 2-page Spread: $50 each
DUPLICATE PARENT ALBUMS
Wedding albums are available a la carte or as part of your wedding collection.
After we deliver your gallery, we'll work with you to order prints and design an album that will become an heirloom for your family.
Albums must be prepaid before design begins and typically take between 4 to 6 weeks to complete (including revisions).
With the exception of printing errors, all albums are non-returnable. Albums may be ordered anytime before or after the wedding day. The holiday deadline for beginning an order is November 1st.
Unless you’re a model, being photographed probably feels a little awkward. We do this for a living and we still always feel a little out of place when we have our photos taken every year.
We’re big fans of engagement sessions for a few reasons. First, they allow you to get comfortable in front of the camera. It takes time for most couples to warm up to being photographed and understand how we pose. Timelines can be pretty tight on weddings days and 30 minutes may be all we have for portraits - which is why we’ve found that wedding day portraits turn out so much better when couples do engagement sessions ahead of time.
Second, you can showcase your personalities in a more casual setting that is significant to the two of you (and even include pets!) While they’re great for save-the-dates, we’ve taken engagement photos anywhere from 18 months in advance to a few days before the wedding.
Engagement Sessions
Celebrating a season
Whenever you would like! We can shoot this immediately upon booking or if you're from out of town, we can schedule something closer to the wedding day.
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When should we schedule our engagement session?
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We typically add travel fees on to any wedding outside of a 60 mile radius from our home in Asbury Park, NJ. Fees vary depending on location so ask us for more details.
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When do you charge travel fees for weddings?
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Galleries typically include anywhere between 400 and 800 photos. The exact amount varies from wedding to wedding. Your online gallery will come loaded with fully edited high resolution images you can print anywhere. You’re also welcome to share your wedding photos on Facebook as long as you credit us and link to our website.
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How many photos will we receive?
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Fantastic! To reserve your wedding date, we’ll need a completed contract and a $1000 non-refundable retainer. If you don’t have a contract yet, just let us know and we’ll send one over! The remaining balance will be due 1 MONTH before the wedding.
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Thank you so much for considering me to be a part of your wedding day! If you’re interested in working with us, the next step is to set up a time to chat! You can reach us directly at hello@kartheekphoto.com
