Business Details
25 Years
experience
Award-Winning Indian Wedding Photography in Philadelphia
Studio Nine is an award-winning Indian wedding photography and cinematography studio based in Philadelphia with over two decades of expertise. Specializing in South Asian weddings, we combine artistic vision with technical precision to preserve the cultural heritage, emotional depth, and personal stories of each event. Our boutique-style service caters to an elite clientele seeking personalized attention while benefiting from the reliability of an established brand.With a team of seasoned photographers and cinematographers, we offer global coverage, ensuring every meaningful moment is captured with timeless artistry. Our approach prioritizes client experience, allowing couples to fully immerse themselves in their wedding day while we handle the details with meticulous care.
Services
Wedding Photography
Cinematography
Drone Coverage
Same-Day Edits
Documentary Coverage
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We specialize in South Asian weddings with 20+ years of cultural expertise.
- Our team combines artistic storytelling with technical precision for timeless results.
- We offer personalized service with the reliability of an established brand.
- We provide global coverage for weddings in diverse locations worldwide.
- Our photographers and cinematographers are award-winning professionals with distinct styles.
Services
Wedding Photography
Studio Nine's wedding photography captures cultural traditions and emotional moments with artistic precision. Our photographers combine candid storytelling and posed portraits to create timeless memories. With expertise in South Asian weddings, we ensure every detail reflects your unique heritage and personal story.
Cinematography
Our cinematography services document weddings through dynamic storytelling using multiple camera angles and live audio. Highlight films and extended edits preserve ceremonies and receptions in real-time. Custom soundtracks and documentary-style editing create immersive, shareable memories for lifelong enjoyment.
Drone Coverage
Drone coverage adds cinematic aerial perspectives to wedding films. This service captures venue grandeur, guest interactions, and key moments from unique vantage points. It enhances storytelling by providing sweeping visuals that complement ground-level footage for comprehensive event documentation.
Same-Day Edits
Same-day edits deliver curated video highlights during your reception. Our team rapidly processes footage to showcase key moments like speeches and dances. This service creates immediate emotional impact, allowing guests to relive the day's highlights in real-time during the celebration.
Documentary Coverage
Documentary coverage provides unobtrusive, real-time recording of wedding events. Focusing on authentic moments and interactions, this service captures ceremonies and receptions without interruption. The result is a natural, chronological film preserving your day exactly as it unfolded for future reflection.
People
Jonathan Chicot
Owner & Creative Director
Jonathan leads Studio Nine's creative vision, ensuring every wedding reflects cultural heritage and personal stories. With extensive experience in South Asian weddings, he oversees team coordination and client experience.
Marta Repeta
Photographer
Marta brings a worldly perspective to wedding photography, blending street photography and high-fashion experience. Her creative approach captures authentic moments while maintaining artistic composition for timeless imagery.
Ryan Young
Photographer
Ryan combines travel photography expertise with wedding storytelling. His photojournalistic style focuses on intimate moments, ensuring emotional depth in every image while maintaining technical excellence across diverse cultural events.
Michael Mason
Photographer
Michael specializes in posing and client communication, ensuring subjects feel comfortable and authentic. His background in theater and hospitality brings engaging energy to every wedding, creating memorable photography experiences.
Questions
What types of weddings do you photograph?
We specialize in South Asian weddings but also photograph Sikh, Jewish, Greek, Muslim, and fusion weddings across diverse cultural traditions.
How many photographers will cover my wedding?
We use two photographers for wedding days to capture simultaneous events and multiple perspectives, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all important moments.
Do you offer international services?
Yes, we provide global coverage for weddings worldwide, with travel expenses typically included in our quotes.
What is included in your cinematography packages?
Packages include highlight films, extended ceremony/reception edits, live audio integration, and multiple camera angles for comprehensive storytelling.
How long will you photograph our event?
Standard coverage lasts 10-12 hours, with flexibility to extend as needed. We document pre-wedding events, ceremonies, portraits, and receptions.
Can we receive raw image files?
Raw files are available for an additional fee. All edited images and films are delivered through our secure online platform.
