Austin Indian wedding photographer Thirdeyestudio has spent 15+ years turning South Asian wedding traditions into timeless imagery. Founded by PV Subramanian, our documentary-style approach captures the Haldi colors, the Sangeet's energy, and the Nikaah's solemnity as they happen — along with the classic portraits and couple shoots every wedding still needs. Whether you're planning an intimate ceremony or a five-day, 500-guest celebration, we bring the same care to every wedding, from a Baraat in Georgetown, a Telugu Pellikuthru in Dallas to a Sikh Anand Karaj in Houston. Let's talk about your day.

Weddings are fleeting
Photographs endure
A couple embraces in a golden field under dramatic storm clouds during a romantic outdoor photo session.

An Elevated Experience...

Most of my couples tell me the same thing —

they want to be "present, not posed"

"relaxed, not rushed"

and confident that "nothing meaningful will be missed"


Let's talk
Side profile of an indian bride in an ornate beige gown and veil standing beneath hanging floral decor.

“You shouldn’t have to think about photography on your wedding day.”

A Bride getting her make up done at Lake Placid.
Two people dancing energetically at a wedding reception with colorful lights in the dark background and shutter drag effect.
Bride in ornate ivory lehenga with intricate embroidery and traditional bridal jewelry poses elegantly against dark backdrop.
Couple in elegant wedding attire sitting on rocks by a serene river at dusk with lush green trees in background.
Two brides in white and green gowns sitting together on a hammock outdoors, smiling on their wedding day.
A bride and groom hold hands on a lush green lawn under a dramatic stormy sky at dusk.
Two women dancing joyfully, one in red lace gown and one in white bridal dress, at an elegant wedding reception.
A romantic couple shares an intimate kiss behind a window with vertical blinds creating a soft, dreamy effect.
A romantic wedding couple in burgundy and white attire share intimate moments with red rose bouquet details outside a Church in Lake Placid.
A silhouetted American couple stands in a dramatic black and white corridor with vertical lines creating strong geometric patterns.
A person in formal attire performs dance moves under dramatic red lighting at a wedding reception in Lake Placid, NY.
Black and white wedding photos from Houston showing romantic side profiles of a couple in traditional South Asian attire.
Two people dancing energetically at wedding reception with colorful lights in the background and shutter drag effect.
Panoramic view of a white Sikh Gurdwara in Houston with golden domes and reflecting pool with the Bride and Groom posing.
Emotional bride during father and daughter dance at a wedding reception with warm red lighting and decorative elements in the background.
A groom in red suit stands near large windows, after getting ready for his Church wedding in Lake Placid, NY.
Water splashing moment captured during traditional haldi ceremony with Indian bride in yellow sari.
Bride being led to the Church altar by parents for her wedding vows in Lake Placid, NY.
A couple celebrates during an Indian wedding ceremony surrounded by vibrant pink and orange smoke bombs and traditional decor.
A couple in wedding attire poses in a stone room with ornate tiled floors and dramatic lighting in lake Placid, NY.
A couple in winter attire embraces in a snowy outdoor setting with a romantic, cozy atmosphere in Lake Placid.
Traditional Indian bridal attire featuring a pink embellished lehenga with intricate beadwork and matching jewelry.
Henna adorned foot traditional Indian bride being guided by the groom. Intimate close shot.
A series of colorful clown portraits with dramatic lighting and festive costumes in a dark setting.
Colorful confetti falls during a joyful celebration with vibrant yellow and pink flower petals in the air.
Emotional moment captured in blue-lit wedding reception venue with dramatic lighting.
A bride in a white wedding dress holds a delicate bouquet of white and green flowers during preparation.
Wedding guests laugh and smile while holding champagne flutes during an outdoor celebration.
Artistic portrait against red and yellow backdrop featuring couple in traditional South Indian attire.
Silhouette view of high-rise buildings and skyscrapers against a white background, creating a stark urban skyline.
Sikh couple in vibrant orange traditional attire photographed in sunny meadow in Austin, TX.
Black and white candid shot of emotional vidaai or seeing off of Indian bride post wedding.
Couple in ornate traditional Indian attire standing before a castle at dusk.

Hi, I'm PV

Man juggling multiple cameras and photography equipment in a studio, arms raised, wearing a blazer.

Most couples come to me worried about the same few things — that the ceremony will run late and the good light will go, that nobody will think to photograph their grandparents, that the ninety seconds of the Vidaai will pass while someone is changing a lens.

Fifteen years and a few hundred celebrations have taught us to plan for exactly that. We'll know your sequence before the day begins, we'll find your family without being asked, and we'll stay out of the way while it happens. What you get back is a set of photographs your parents will frame and a film that plays the way the day actually felt — and on the day itself, the freedom to simply be at your own wedding.

As featured in
Thirdeyestudio featured in The New York Times
Thirdeyestudio featured on Ilford Photo
Thirdeyestudio featured on WedMeGood
Thirdeyestudio featured in Voyage Austin
Thirdeyestudio featured in Voyage Houston

Why people love Thirdeyestudio…

Sangeet afterparty pouring vodka from a bottle in dramatic nighttime lighting.

Adaptable


As artists, our experience helps us adapt to your style of Wedding and the look and feel you desire out of your pictures (light and airy/colorful and classy etc)

If you're looking for your Wedding to be shot on Film or a full Black and White specialty shoot, we are ready!

Friends laughing and celebrating Haldi ceremony of groom.

Bespoke


We don't stifle you with rigid packages. True luxury is in customizing for what you need and how you need it. We don't oversell.

Our expertise spans across photography, films and archival wall art printing and installation.

Creative shot of Indian bride photographed through window frame with leaves in foreground.

Consultative


We work with your planner on your decor, lighting your venue and costume selection with a view to get the best visual result from your wedding shoot. How many other photographers can pull that off?

In client's own words

“HAD A GREAT TIME WORKING WITH PV. HE DID A GREAT JOB ACCOMMODATING WHEN I SHOWED UP LATE AND MADE THE PHOTO SHOOT FUN AND ENJOYABLE. I LIKE HOW HE TOOK TIME OUT AND PLANNED ALL THE SHOTS BEFORE AND DISCUSSED WITH US ALL THE DETAILS BEFOREHAND!”

See our Work

Weddings

Engagement Shoots

How it works:

Black and white portrait of someone in sunglasses and jewelry posed against a light wall with shadows.

I. Initial Connect

Let's be honest, if you want us to photograph, you want to know us and we want to know you too. We also need to know what your vision is and how you are imagining being photographed on your big day. Let's get things going with a meeting or a video call.

II. Finalization

Once we like each other, we get to the paperwork. I know it's boring but let's get it over with. I take you through all the details and we reach on an agreement and sign the dotted line.

III. Consultation

Being a visual artist my team and I would love to help you get the best visual impact from your photographs and videos. Your costumes, decor, ambient lights, everything should be in sync and with our vast experience we can help you achieve this, working with you and your wedding planner and other team members.

The shoot day:

Traditional Indian bridal attire featuring a pink embellished lehenga and gold jewelry against a floral red backdrop.

I. We arrive and set up

We are always early and are set up before you are ready to roll. Our lighting and all other equipment are up and running.

II. The shoot

We believe in minimal disruption and let you enjoy your day. The only time we would need to guide you is during the portrait sessions-couple and family.

III. Deliver memories.

Your digital copies of pictures and film and in cloud space for a period of time we agreed upon.

Our signature albums are custom designed and printed based on your preference of size and material.

Our big sized wall art prints are delivered to you and we can also provide help in framing and installing them at home.