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Lightyear Studio is an award winning studio that stands as a team of creative Dreamers, Artists, and Storytellers who are passionate in capturing genuine moments through imagery and film so that we can tell epic stories together with you.

  • Asian-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Def Video
Highlight Video

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Add'l Hours
High-Def Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations
Raw Footage

What primary style do you identify with?

Cinematic
Short Form
Storytelling

Which wedding events do you service?

Ceremony
Pre-Ceremony
Reception

What videography services do you offer?

Drone Footage
Full Feature Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations
Raw Footage

What final video formats do you offer?

Blu-Ray
Digital Download
DVD

Reviews of Lightyear Studio

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Lightyear Studio received high praise from multiple reviewers for their exceptional work capturing weddings. Reviewers appreciated the team's professional, patient, and thoughtful approach, from open communication to the final products. Their attention to detail, storytelling talent, and ability to capture candid moments were particularly highlighted. The studio's knowledge of wedding customs, seamless experience, and artistic vision were commended, making them highly recommended for wedding photography and videography services.

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Lightyear Studio received high praise from multiple reviewers for their exceptional work capturing weddings. Reviewers appreciated the team's professional, patient, and thoughtful approach, from open communication to the final products. Their attention to detail, storytelling talent, and ability to capture candid moments were particularly highlighted. The studio's knowledge of wedding customs, seamless experience, and artistic vision were commended, making them highly recommended for wedding photography and videography services.

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Eda Sent on 09/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent to work with — would gladly recommend!

Highly recommend Lightyear Studio! Nathan and Thanh were both amazing to work with and so patient. First, there was open communication with us up until the day which made the process so much easier. Most importantly, on the day of, they both were so helpful in not only guiding my fiancé and I but also the rest of the family and guests for capturing all the beautiful photos and video highlights. The picture gallery was well organized and showed a variety of moments that showcased both my fiancé and I and all of our family celebrating us. The video highlight was so creative, scenes flowed cohesively and came out better than we could have envisioned. Overall, just a great experience!
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Matt Sent on 03/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Philadelphia Wedding Films

Nathan and his team did a truly phenomenal job with our wedding video. We couldn’t be more thrilled with how it turned out—it’s, without a doubt, the best we’ve ever seen. Their talent for storytelling is remarkable, and my dad couldn’t stop raving about it. Thank you for capturing this special day so beautifully, allowing us to relive it for years to come.
Sneha
Sneha Sent on 01/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible experience with wedding photo and video

Lightyear Studio captured every detail of our wedding in the most beautiful way. Their attention to detail and artistic vision made for the most perfect photo and video product that we are obsessed with! Their team was incredibly accommodating to our needs and had great communication. Their intimate knowledge Hindu wedding customs was immensely helpful and they were able to get every shot we wanted at each of our multiple events. The entire experience with Lightyear was seamless and we are thrilled to have these incredible memories to look back on. 10/10 would recommend!
Jeffrey
Jeffrey Sent on 08/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Photographers!

My wife and I booked Nathan and Thanh (Lightyear Studio) for our recent wedding of over 200 guests and they did an amazing job. Not only did they do a great job directing the bridal party for great shots, but they captured beautiful and candid moments during the reception party and dance. We only got to to see the sneak peeks at the time of this review, but they already look amazing. We'd strongly recommend Lightyear Studio to others who are looking for friendly and experienced photographers.
Rannica
Rannica Sent on 02/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly talented photographer

Lightyear Studios is truly a master of their craft. My one sole criteria was that I did not want a “point- and -shoot photographer” and they are definitely not that! Nathan and Thanh brings true vision to life. We used them for our engagement shoot, my bridal shower, and our wedding. The pictures have all come out beautiful, and really captured the emotion and energy of the room. My husband and I are as awkward on camera as they come. The Lightyear team eases you and helps you navigate through each picture and pose. I don’t know how they do it but I am all here for it. In addition, Their level of communication and ability to get back to your questions and concerns in a timely manner is top tier. Highly recommend!
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Rohini Sent on 01/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best!! Artists who will perfectly capture your wedding!

Nate and Thanh were absolutely amazing wedding photographers. They did our engagement shoot and our 3-day Indian wedding. We could not be happier with the photos. They are more than just photographers, they are actually artists who are able to shoot photos that capture feelings, emotions and movement. There is real depth to their photography that gives you real lasting memories of your wedding. Their attention to detail also made sure no hair was out of place, no guests were in the background of photos, and even the candids were beautifully shot. Your wedding is once in a lifetime - and every dollar we spent for Lightyear was worth it to get have memories that perfectly encapsulated our day. Plus they are just wonderful people and a pleasure to have around and work with! An amazing team that helped make our wedding one that we can remember forever!
Joanne
Joanne Sent on 12/20/2021
5 out of 5 rating

They understand our visions and made it even more magical

A huge shout outs to Nathan & Thanh from Lightyear Studio for capturing our wild and beautiful moments of our combine Disney & Cruise Wedding. DEFINITELY one of the best decisions we've made on hiring this dream team to capture our Happily Ever After and the beginning of our new adventure together. Our cruise wedding coordinator and our wedding guests even noticed how dedicated Nathan & Thanh are when it comes to their work. When they showed us some pictures and video clips from their cameras, we couldn't help but smile because what they captured/filmed so far were simply amazing. Thank you so much.
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Ankit Sent on 07/22/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Flawless in Every Way

Think about what a dream vendor would look like to you. Now take that thought, multiple it by 1000 and you still wouldn’t come close to what Nathan, Thanh and their team are. We hired Lightyear Studios to do our engagement and wedding photo/videography, and it was one of the best decisions we made throughout this whole process. We couldn’t be happier with the job him and his team did for us. They were incredibly professional and ensured we got all the shots we wanted and then some. They made the whole process so much more fun and worked with us every step of the way. They took a lot of the stress of that weekend away from us and made sure that we were well taken care of.

Indian weddings tend to be pretty crazy between the various functions, timings and people. Lightyear made sure that we did our best to stay on track to ensure we got the key parts captured. They allowed us to stay in the moment while making sure they were shot perfectly. We absolutely loved working with them as they made the day as stress free as possible and made sure the focus was on us. As anyone who has done a photoshoot before (or not), it can be very awkward, but Nathan and Thanh did a great job keeping us engaged and laughing the whole time. Our family and friends have been so complimentary of everything they did and how easy they were to work with.

We would recommend Nathan,Thanh and Lightyear to anyone who wants to ensure that they get the best photos/videos for any special events in their lives. We realized early in the process that all the planning you do is mainly for that day and it’s one and done. The only things that come with you after is the photo and videos of that time, so it’s imperative you get a group that will do everything they can to make sure it was all worth it. They are easily the best in the business and our wedding would not have been anything close to what it was, without them. You would be doing yourself a major disservice by going with anyone else. I don’t say this because they did our wedding, because if anything, we would scrutinize even more. We say it because they are truly incredible people who care about their clients like family and make sure that your event is captured in the best ways possible. We cannot wait to work with them again and hope we see them at any upcoming events we attend.
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Payal Sent on 07/21/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Great Experience

Working with lightyear was a dream for us. We have seen their amazing work through the years at our friends' weddings and we always knew when it was our turn we would chose Lightyear. This team is very organized, prompt and responsive. Their talent shines through in each picture. We were highly impressed with their cinematography skills, shown in the same day edit video. Highly recommend this team to anyone!
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Alexis Sent on 01/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Go ahead and book them!

I cannot begin to put into words how much I adore the pictures and video from Light Year. They were kind, caring and professional. With COVID, my venue changed last minute, they were flexible and understanding! They listened to my requests ( I wanted to party not take a thousand pictures) however, they got the most beautiful shots imaginable with what little time I allotted them after the ceremony. (I wanted to make it to cocktail hour) The video is the most gorgeous, touching thing I have ever seen! Everyone (even strangers) who saw the video has cried. If you are reading these reviews, just go ahead and book them! I cant begin to thank them enough for the memories that I will cherish forever.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

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