A personal proposal · Tamil-Chinese fusion wedding

Fifteen years
of telling love stories.
Yours is next.

Prepared specifically for you and your family — with full coverage details, gallery examples, and transparent pricing.

Walk into your wedding day confident you chose the right photo and video team to capture your story in a vibrant and authentic way.

Who we are

Nate Messarra Photography

We love capturing stunning images and films that tell joyful love stories.

Over the last 15 years we have been entrusted to photograph more than 400 weddings. We would be honored to also capture your wedding story — because after the champagne has been toasted and the honeymoon is over, we want you to be able to relive the joy of your wedding day for the rest of your lives.

What sets us apart isn't a list of gear or a style preset — it's time, trust, and presence. We work collaboratively with our clients to craft a photography plan in advance. On the day of, we'll help you feel natural and relaxed, and your images will reflect your genuine joy and connection.

15 Years photographing weddings
400+ Weddings documented
2 Photographers on your day

Nate's work is thoughtful, artistic, and timeless. Nate has an incredible creative eye. His photos aren't just beautiful — they tell a story. He captured everything from the big, emotional moments to the quiet, unexpected ones with stunning detail and care.

— Meghan & Tod Henning

What makes us different

01

Candid, in-the-moment photography

Our approach is a mix of documentary and intentional portraiture — we are comfortable and confident navigating anything the day brings. We deliver strong, consistent imagery in any setting — no matter the light, venue, or conditions — so you can trust the quality won't depend on chance.

02

Fusion wedding experience

We understand how two distinct ceremony traditions can run in a single day — and how to honor both. We have captured many fusion weddings and love the color, beauty, and joy that happens when two cultures are present on a wedding day.

03

Full event galleries — not highlights reels

You asked for complete event coverage, not curated selects. We agree entirely. The links below are full galleries so you can evaluate how we work across an entire day — breadth, consistency, and how we document ritual ceremony from beginning to end. See for yourself.

04

Two photographers — standard, not optional

With simultaneous moments happening across rooms and family groups — and with two distinct ceremony traditions unfolding — a second photographer is essential and will provide a larger and more comprehensive set of images.

Full event galleries

We are sharing two full wedding galleries with you from South Asian Hindu Fusion weddings that have weekend coverage — events on Friday and morning/evening events on Saturday — so you can evaluate how we work across an entire weekend from beginning to end.

Jewish & South Asian Hindu Fusion Wedding
Jewish & South Asian Hindu Fusion
Full event gallery · November 2025
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Guatemalan & South Asian Hindu Fusion Wedding
Guatemalan & South Asian Hindu Fusion
Full event gallery · November 2025
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Turkish & South Asian Hindu Fusion Wedding
Turkish & South Asian Hindu Fusion
Sneak Peek Collection
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Outdoor Hindu Fusion Wedding
Outdoor Hindu Fusion Wedding
Full event gallery · October 2025
View Gallery →

Our philosophy on time

One of the most important ingredients in great photography is time.

After 15 years, we've learned that tight coverage windows don't serve anyone well — especially on a day as layered as a fusion wedding. That's why every coverage window in this proposal includes up to 4 hours at no extra cost. We arrive early to capture details, meet family, and understand the space. And if a beautiful moment extends past the planned window, we stay — without sending an invoice for additional coverage. You hired us to tell the full story. We intend to tell it.

Two quotes as requested

Saturday · Full day
Morning ceremony + evening reception
Sat 8:30am – 11:30am (up to 4 hrs from 8:00am)
Sat 6:30pm – 9:30pm (up to 4 hrs from 6:00pm)
Two photographers, both sessions
900+ high-resolution images
$6,375
6-hour schedule · up to 8 hours of coverage
Friday evening
Optional add-on
Fri 7:00pm – 10:00pm (up to 4 hrs from 6:30pm)
Two photographers
300+ high-resolution images
$2,375
3-hour window · 4-hour flexibility included

Book both Friday and Saturday

Complete Weekend Coverage Recommended

$8,750

What's included · Saturday package

900+ high-resolution digital images
Duplicate fine art black & white images
Two-week sneak peek · 100+ photos
Two-month slideshow reveal party
Online gallery with free downloads
USB drive with all images
$100 wall art credit
Custom photography timeline consultation

Friday add-on includes an additional 300+ images. All packages include two photographers.

Five booking offers

Book now and save up to $1,250

–$300
Preferred planner booking offer — thank you for choosing Simply Elegant Group to be a part of your wedding day team!
–$200
Decisiveness discount — secure your date within the next 10 days
By May 25
–$150
Add a wedding album to your collection at the time of booking
–$100
Add an engagement portrait session to your collection at the time of booking
–$500
Photography + Film bundle — hire our team for wedding video and save $500 on your combined booking

Wedding filmmaking, added to your proposal

A seamless photography and filmmaking team, moving as one to tell your full story.

Our photography and filmmaking team have a collective 40+ years capturing weddings, and over the last 8 years we have built our team to move as one. Our filmmakers anticipate moments the way our photographers do, with creativity, attention, and collaboration. The result is a creative record of your day that feels unified, not pieced together.

Our team of talented wedding filmmakers blend movement and moments, voices and music, energy and emotion into a cinematic highlight film that allows you to relive the joy of your wedding day over and over.

We wanted to work with a photographer who would make us feel at ease and look our best. We also wanted to work with someone who could also provide videography services rather than risk two separate vendors who would have never worked together.

— Ali Villagran & Alex Alexander

If you're looking for an integrated photography and filmmaking team that can tell your unique wedding story with genuine energy, cultural depth, and cinematic artistry, that's exactly what we do.

Friday + Saturday Filmmaker Coverage
Full weekend cinematic coverage
Fri 7:00pm to 10:00pm, one filmmaker (arriving 6:30pm)
Sat 8:30am to 11:30am, two filmmakers (arriving 8:00am)
Sat 6:30pm to 9:30pm, two filmmakers (arriving 6:00pm)
1-minute teaser trailer, delivered within 2 weeks
8-minute weekend highlight film, 200+ moments
Drone footage included at no additional cost
Online streaming + USB drive delivery
$6,950
Filmmaking only, standalone investment
Book photography + filmmaking together
Save $500 on Filmmaking Recommended
$6,950$6,450
Your full investment
Complete Weekend Photography
$8,750
Weekend Filmmaking
$6,950
– Photography + Filmmaking bundle savings
–$500
– Preferred planner booking offer (SEG)
–$300
– Decisiveness discount (book by May 25)
–$200
Total, Photography + Filmmaking
$14,700
$1,000 in total savings applied

The next step

Relive the joy of your wedding through stunning images and incredible films.

We would love the opportunity to be part of this celebration. We find that meeting in person is the best way to get a sense of how good a fit we'd be — you can flip through our wedding albums, see our wall art options in person, and Nate will mix you a tasty cocktail. Of course, a video call works beautifully too. Whatever is easiest for your family.

Our home showroom is always open by appointment. We love welcoming couples and families in person — it's the best way to see the full quality of our work in print, connect face to face, and make sure we're the right fit. Reach out and we'll find a time that works for everyone involved.