If you want to remember it, you want Radhika & Ian to be in charge of how you remember it.
A singular story deserves one-of-a-kind images.
Carefully crafting each detail of their celebration, our clients hope to express their varied cultures, relationships, and families through images that are a natural extension of who they are.
By melding documentary and editorial philosophies, we translate your story in a way that genuinely reflects the rich tapestry that is your life -
culminating in dreamy images that transport you back to how your celebration looked and felt.
Intention behind the lens
In a world where being unplugged is rare, we show up fully present and observant...with cameras that don't have screens. Without fanfare or interruption, we immerse ourselves in capturing the sublime moments and small nuances that make your relationship and celebration uniquely yours.
The difference between good and great lies in intention, and that is what sets us apart from other photographers. The quality and content of your final album can be traced back to our first conversation with you, and every interaction that comes after. We believe that vulnerability and trust are the cornerstone of this process, so we want to know how you met, why you fell in love, and what celebrating with your family and friends means to you. As a result, we collaboratively build a vision for our time together and the imagery we create.
You fell in love with each other's best qualities and smallest idiosyncrasies. Now let us reflect them back to you - with a little bit of added grain.
Portfolio
Click on each gallery for a glimpse into a few of our favorite weddings, engagements, and editorials.
Tuscan Villa Wedding in Florence
Multicultural Garden Wedding with Fall Florals
Candlelit Ceremony in an Italianate Mansion
French Vineyard Engagement Portraits
Sun and Surf Santa Barbara Engagement
An Evening Engagement in the City
India in Bloom
From Torrential Downpour to Indoor Garden
Oysters Oceanside on the coast of NC
"Radian has an ability to synthesize a memory and an experience in a photo. Their style emphasizes capturing the intangible and ephemeral. Radhika's dedication to film photography has made her an authority on the art form, and Radian's images always stand head and shoulders above others because of how she captures the unspoken words and inside jokes of their couples."
A Tuscan Villa Wedding in Florence, Italy
Tucked into the hills surrounding the city of Florence, Italy is the historic Villa de Fonte. Mark and Valerie chose this beautiful location for their venue. As a halfway point between the USA and Taiwan, their families traveled to meet them and celebrate their union. As guests invited into the fold, we were able to document their weekend with their closest family and friends as they exchanged vows at golden hour overlooking the hills beyond the estate, were treated to a meal prepared by a private chef, and, of course, toasted with Chianti!
Multicultural Garden wedding with Fall florals
"Radian Photography was an absolute joy to work with for our wedding. From the first meeting I knew the team would create a welcoming, non-intrusive environment while being able to capture the real essence of the day. What really stood out for me was the personalized experience Radian provides. During the day, they made us feel comfortable and picked locations that turned out beautifully. Once we saw the photos we were so thrilled! We wanted a lot of candid photos to capture the moment, which they definitely delivered on. We 120% recommend working with Radian!"
- Binata and Seth
CANDLELIT CEREMONY AT HEIGHTS HOUSE HOTEL
Drive over the Boylan Bridge in North Carolina, and you’ll see the Heights House between ancient oak trees. An elegant estate welcome you and your wedding guests as you settle in for a weekend of comfort, privacy, and celebration.
Every time we photograph there, we discover more old-world charm and more reasons to fall in love with this property, but Molly and Patrick's wedding gave us one more:
When a huge storm caused the lights to go out just before their ceremony, their team quickly put together an even better plan for their intimate wedding. We think their impromptu candlelit ceremony was in the cards all along.
french vineyard engagement portraits
"We had a fantastic experience working with Radian Photography for our engagement shoot. We laughed endlessly, which helped make session effortless. I love that they shoot both in film and digital to give your album a more dynamic feel. I would absolutely recommend working with them to friends and family - and already have."
- Karina and Robbie
An evening engagement in the city
Designed with Liz and Chad's love for the home they have built together in New York City, we accompanied them on a spring afternoon to see their favorite locales, starting in their gorgeous loft apartment. Featuring stops at a favorite date night restaurant and the waterfront on our walk around their neighborhood, we created fresh imagery full of the warm energy these two exude when together.
India in bloom
In honor of my Indian heritage, I worked with Joy Proctor to create floral inspired ideas for an Indian wedding. The looks featured a fashion forward, whimsical aesthetic using Indian antiques, playful flowers and a muted, yet rich color palette. Design highlights included three fresh floral nose rings and intricate white “henna” on the legs of our bride. Shot against vintage Indian block print fabric and a hand-painted backdrop designed with my grandparents' farm in mind.
torrential downpour > garden indoor
Imagine being surrounded by your closest family and friends in a lush indoor garden as you tie the knot? That is the atmosphere Lydia and Ryan created for their gorgeous wedding, held at the Merrimon-Wynne House in the heart of downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. The rain created the perfect backdrop for cozy yet elegant images that resulted from their weekend of celebrating.
Super 8 videos
The perfect complement to film photographs, our videos are moving pictures that illustrate the layers of detail and emotion present in your celebration. They are captured on 8mm film and highlight the unseen but significant moments of your gathering, from the movement of your veil in the wind to the reaction you have when you first see each other.
For the dreamers and doers with an artist's soul
View Super 8 Portfolio
01. Meet & Greet
Send us a note below and we'll set up a time to meet. Bring your questions - we'll have several of our own and a handful of insights. Cheers to meeting you!
02. It's a Date
We'll send you a booking proposal. Once we have received your retainer, you're officially on our calendar.
03. Practice Makes Perfect
Our gift to you: a portrait session during your engagement. Celebrate the season, love on each other, and get used to our cameras. Our couples often plan creative sessions highlighting their personalities and relationship - send some inspiration and we're happy to help with styling and space suggestions.
04. Planning & Support
We walk with you as you approach your wedding day, focusing on the important questions and reminding you of what matters most along the way.
05. Wedding Bells
We can't wait to document you from first kiss to last dance. We guide you through each of the day's milestones, so that you get to be in the moment while we capture them.
06. Delivery & Design
We deliver your photos through a stunning gallery that makes it easy to share with family and friends and craft albums for you to look back on in the decades to come.
Please fill out the contact form below and we will be in touch within 48 hours. If you prefer to get in touch with us directly, please email us at hello@radianphotography.com.
- Radhika & Ian
