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Ranjith Kankanala
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Ranjith Studios is a San Jose, CA, photographer capturing weddings all across the West Coast. Owner Ranjith has been in the film and photo industry for as long as he can remember and has truly mastered the art of turning fleeting moments into standstill memories. With a camera in hand and a story to tell, Ranjith helps you remember your day your way.
Ranjith Studios is all about versatility. While making his way through the world of fine art, Ranjith has built an impressive portfolio, dipping into fashion photography, advertising, branding, and special occasions. Ranjith loves to incorporate all his skills into his wedding work, showcasing his growth as an individual and artist.
Ranjith produces all his pictures using high-quality camera equipment and editing software. Extended hours of coverage and a backup photographer are also on the cards, giving you ample opportunity to make more memories. In the end, Ranjith packs all your fabulous photos into digital files that you can share with loved ones worldwide.
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Second Shooter Available
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Wedding Albums
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Artistic
Classic
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Lifestyle
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Ranjith Kankanala
Owner
I’m a professional freelance photographer with a lifelong appreciation for art and photography. My photography style is primarily candid imagery with an editorial touch.
When I’m not capturing memories at weddings, I’m creating my own with my 2 year old baby, traveling, hiking, or cooking.
Reviews
5.0
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Ranjith is an outstanding wedding photographer—professional, friendly, calm, and highly communicative. He captures candid moments, details, and cultural traditions beautifully, often using pre-wedding shoots to ease couples. Clients praise his creativity, reliability, fast delivery, and storytelling in both photos and video.Review photos
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Puja S
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5.0
12/21/2025
Ranjith did an incredible job photographing our wedding. He went above and beyond for our engagement shoot and for our wedding itself. It’s clear that Ranjith really loves what he ...
does. He was great at making us feel comfortable in front of the camera, and was able to pose us so that we looked great in the photos. The engagement shoot was great for us getting to know Ranjith and figuring out what worked best for the wedding itself in terms of angles, etc. The resulting photos from the wedding and engagement shoot were beyond what we expected - tastefully edited, great framing of each shot, and really captured the energy of our wedding.
Anjana M
5.0
10/19/2025
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We had an amazing experience working with Ranjith for our wedding! The still photography shots turned out absolutely...
beautiful — he captured every moment with such precision and creativity. Ranjith was incredibly meticulous in his approach, making sure every frame was perfect.
A special mention goes to our pre-wedding shoot — the photos were stunning and truly reflected our personalities and connection. His attention to detail and ability to make us feel comfortable in front of the camera made all the difference.
Highly recommend Ranjith to anyone looking for a talented and professional photographer to capture their special occasions!
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Ariana C
5.0
9/22/2025
Ranjith was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. When we first reached out, he was quick and thoughtful in his responses. We liked how happy people were to work with him i...
n their reviews, and that was our experience too. He brought his own excitement to our wedding, which made the whole experience feel more fun and collaborative.
We chose Ranjith because of his attention to detail and clear communication. He really knew what he was doing and helped us feel part of the process and confident in the plan.
We couldn’t believe the photos he was able to capture - it was hard to believe it was just one person given how many beautiful moments he documented. He exceeded all our expectations--we absolutely love our photos.
Anjali P
5.0
9/10/2025
Working with Ranjith as our wedding photographer was nothing short of incredible. From the very beginning, he brought such calm, positive energy to the entire process, making us fe...
el at ease and truly present in the moment. His ability to capture not only the big, important moments but also the small, in-between details was truly magical—every smile, every glance, every burst of laughter is preserved so beautifully in our photos.
What stood out most was his eye for creativity and storytelling. The way he played with light, scenery, and angles brought out the natural beauty of our day and made every picture feel alive with emotion. He never felt intrusive, yet somehow managed to be everywhere he needed to be to catch those candid, authentic moments we’ll treasure forever.
Beyond his artistry, Ranjith was a joy to work with—professional, kind, and genuinely passionate about his craft. Our family and friends couldn’t stop complimenting how comfortable they felt around him, which shines through in the photos. Looking back at our album, it feels like reliving our wedding day all over again, and that’s a priceless gift.
We are so grateful to have had Ranjith with us on such a special day. If you’re looking for a photographer who blends incredible talent with heartfelt presence, I couldn’t recommend him more highly.
Harika V
5.0
7/25/2025
After a lot of searching, I came across Ranjith’s page on Google and immediately felt like he would be the perfect photographer for our special day — and I was right. From our ver...
y first call, Ranjith was incredibly warm, friendly, and approachable. He listened to all my ideas, took the time to understand the kind of pictures I wanted, and was more than happy to look at my mood boards and inspirations.
Throughout the wedding and even afterward, Ranjit was a joy to work with — professional, calm, and always accommodating. He truly made the entire process easy and stress-free.
Charan, our videographer who worked alongside Ranjith, was also amazing — so easy to work with and incredibly talented.
I’m absolutely in love with the photos and the wedding film they created for us. Ranjith beautifully captured the essence of our special moments, and I couldn’t be more grateful.
I would 100% recommend Ranjith to anyone looking for a talented, easygoing, and thoughtful photographer. Thank you so much, Ranjith!
Harika & Yash
Teja M
5.0
4/01/2025
We had the pleasure of working with Ranjith for our wedding, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. He truly understood the cultural nuances and traditions, capturing ever...
y moment beautifully. Despite our struggles with being photographed, Ranjith was incredibly patient and made us feel completely at ease.
One of our favorite memories was during the Haldi ceremony. Ranjith managed to capture the joy on everyone's faces. They seamlessly fit into our chaotic family, becoming a part of the celebration rather than just an observer. Their attention to detail was impeccable and editing our videos to perfection. We were particularly impressed with how they edited the video of all our wedding events, making it look like a scene from a movie!!!
We can't recommend Ranjith enough for anyone looking for a talented and understanding wedding photographer. They made our special day even more memorable with their incredible work.
Brinda A
5.0
1/26/2025
We had nothing but the best experience working with Ranjith for our Sangeet and wedding photos last fall. Photography was a huge priority for us, and we were both nervous about fin...
ding someone who could truly understand our vision. After seeing his amazing reviews and speaking with him, we felt at ease immediately. Ranjith was incredibly friendly, and his professionalism shone through from the start.
He took the time to listen to our ideas and understand our vision, while also offering his expertise and suggestions. We were constantly in touch leading up to the wedding, finalizing the schedule for the shoot and discussing the kinds of shots we wanted. Ranjith was always readily available to answer questions, even helping with practical details like the best placement for the stage at our daytime Sangeet to ensure the lighting was perfect.
On the day of both the Sangeet and wedding, Ranjith arrived bright and early with a smile, full of energy and fresh ideas. He put us both at ease and knew exactly what to do, making sure we got all the shots we wanted in the time we had set aside.
When the final photos arrived, we were beyond thrilled with the results. Every shot was beautifully captured and exactly what we had hoped for. We will cherish these photos forever and are so grateful to Ranjith for making our wedding memories so special.
If you're looking for a photographer who is not only talented but also truly listens to your vision and makes the entire experience stress-free, Ranjith is the one to go with! We couldn't recommend him more!
Surbhi J
5.0
11/09/2024
He is a great person to work with, very professional and also very patient :)
Loved the quality of pictures and all the candids
Peter H
5.0
8/01/2024
Hiring Ranjith was absolutely the BEST choice we could have made for wedding photography and videography. The photos are vibrant, stunning, and brimming with life. You can see in h...
is body of work that it speaks for itself, but what you don't see in his galleries is how kind, generous, and fun he is to work with! Ranjith was super communicative and thorough from start to finish, we did a warm up session of photos with him a couple weeks before the wedding, which was a great way to loosen up in front of the camera. His warm and supportive personality was so comforting, and the photo collection went above and beyond capturing the special day. We can't recommend him enough!
Dayne N
5.0
4/05/2024
I've planned weddings for over 15 years and I have never come across a more down to earth, communicative, punctual, respectful photographer like Ranjith.
On your wedding day you ...
want feel each moment and not worry about whether the photos are gonna come out right in the end. With Ranjith you can do just that, you will not need to direct him, follow up with him, check in on him. He'll have your back!
Let's check some boxes: punctual, affordable, creative, professional, calm, excellent communicator, fantastic human being!
I hired Ranjith to cover my best friends wedding. The wedding was a mix of Nigerian, Latino and Indian cultures. Ranjith covered the Mehendi night in Alameda and the wedding ceremony and reception in Oakland. What Ranjith did was deliver to us the story of Lucy and James in an vivid series of portraits that to this day induces a flood of emotions at the intensity of what was experienced on the day of the event itself.
Ranjith is able to see the possibilities for creating art with people and settings within a matter of seconds. For the couple's portrait shoot at Preservation park; a venue he had not seen even in photos before the day, we had just under 45 mins of time. I was amazed by the volume and stunning compositions he came up with in that short space of time, never losing his cool under pressure.
He even delivered the photos ahead of time and I was able to publish a complete photo album for them in time for Christmas!
You will love your photos and you will love Ranjith!
Response from Ranjith Studios on 04/10/2024
Thank you so much Dayne, means so much. Really appreciate you taking time to write such a ...
wonderful review. So glad you all loved the photos. It was a pleasure working with you as well. :)
Monica M
5.0
2/26/2024
Ranjith was an absolute pleasure to work with. Such a calm demeanor and passionate about photography. The wedding photos on the day were beyond our expectations - he seemed to find...
the angles that suited us both. He managed to capture all the details as well of the ceremony site and the decor. And we loved the editorial shots he captured at the end. It was lovely that he even offered a pre-wedding shoot to make us feel comfortable and to get to know us as a couple since we were abroad for most of the planning. And he would always go the extra mile - getting the photos and videos to us so quickly, and even giving us the raw video files of the ceremony and couriering it over to my mom so that she could hand it to me! For any daytime wedding, Ranjith is ideal!
Response from Ranjith Studios on 03/15/2024
Thanks so much for the review Monica. It was a pleasure working with you and Ryen.:)
Saloni G
5.0
12/02/2023
It was an absolute pleasure working with Ranjith and his team. Ranjith was very easy to reach and incredibly friendly right off the bat. He offered to meet with us in-person before...
the wedding to go through the details of our wedding. We chose him because of how personalized the experience felt. It was clear that he cared about our wedding as much as we did.
On the wedding day, Ranjith and his team arrived early and were so efficient. It's amazing to look at the photos now and see how many tiny details he captured with such a gorgeous aesthetic. Despite being an artist myself and very picky, I am blown away by how stunning the photos and video turned out. Ranjith was also so friendly with everyone that many of our guests still remember his name.
I highly, HIGHLY recommend Ranjith as your wedding (or other event) photographer. Wedding planning is stressful enough, and Ranjith took the so much stress off of our plates with his attention to detail, passion, and talent. He was a gem to work with and we could not have asked for better photos to capture our special day.
Danielle F
5.0
11/27/2023
We could not be happier with the choice we made, when we chose Ranjith to be our photographer for our wedding. We had a fun time shooting our engagement photos with him at Baker Be...
ach and had even more fun on our wedding day. He even provides a sample timeline, which greatly assists in understanding what to expect the day of the wedding.
Ranjith and his team are very professional and extremely skilled in their work. Each and every photo was perfect and our video is magnificent! Tears of joy cannot be held back each time I watch.
Ranjith and his team were a joy to work with and we would highly recommend him for your wedding or event.
To see their work, I’ve included links to our trailer and video:
https://www.facebook.com/1543507946/videos/315106174630653/
https://www.facebook.com/1543507946/videos/1077873470011612/
Nathaniel G
5.0
10/17/2023
Ranjith, wow.
My wife and I were married in mid September and we were lucky enough to obtain Ranjith's services for our special day. Originally, we didn't know exactly what we wan...
ted from a photography perspective, but Ranjith came up in our Google searches for photographers in the Bay Area. We were on a tight budget and Ranjith was able to accommodate our needs. Before the event, Ranjith reached out several times to go over details and was flexible with our busy schedules. He was eager to cater to every request we made. On the day of the event, he was early and ready to start photographing as soon as he got there. Ranjith was professional, over the top in pleasantries with our guests and family members, and ensured everyone felt comfortable being photographed. We had a few commutes, as our locations for getting ready, the ceremony, and the reception were all in different locations, and he was able to be everywhere at the perfect times, flawlessly. He was able to capture our wedding day with such splendor and luminosity, and we can't thank him enough. Our special day wouldn't have been what it was without the help of Ranjith.
Needless to say, the photos came out spectacular - all of those friends and family can't stop raving about how well they turned out! We even received our full 700+ photo gallery within just a few weeks of the event.
We are so pleased with how much time, effort, and care Ranjith put into our wedding day. We can't recommend him enough.
Thanks again, Ranjith.
- The Grey's
Natalie R
5.0
4/26/2023
I worked with Ranjith for my wedding a few weeks ago and working with him was great!!! From the first time I contacted him, he always made sure to get back to me in a timely manner...
. I would get responses within minutes no matter what time of day it was. This was especially pleasing for someone like me who likes to plan everything down to the minute detail.
He was also great with respect to discussing my vision prior to the wedding. He got on a few calls with me and made sure that he understood everything that I wanted to come out of my photos.
He was also great with learning how to navigate unplanned scenarios. It was potentially going to rain on my wedding day and he was very diligent in creating a new plan for the photography vision indoors.
Finally, on the day of the wedding Ranjith was nothing but great! He suggested a second photographer for my large venue, which was the perfect choice to get all different types of angles during the ceremony! He was there every step of the way and made sure that he captured some of the most important moments of my life.
I got the photos back in less than three weeks and they were STUNNING! I couldn’t help but tear up looking at how perfect they came out. I received tons of compliments from people around me regarding how fabulous they looke.
Overall, Ranjith is a professional, dedicated, and talented photographer! 10/10 would recommend!
Response from Ranjith Studios on 04/26/2023
Thank you so much Natalie for a wonderful review. It was my absolute pleasure capturing me...
mories for your wedding day, such a fun memorable event.
Thank you for making me a part of your event!
Sneha R
5.0
4/21/2023
We had wonderful time at the SFO city hall with Ranjith. He is very patient, helping and made us feel very comfortable during the whole shoot. Will always recommended ranjith for e...
veryone. Thank you for capturing such wonderful moments . We have such beautiful photos to cherish for lifetime. - Arha (Sneha & Arjun)
Response from Ranjith Studios on 04/26/2023
Thanks so much, guys. Photographing you two was such a fun time and absolutely loved your ...
spirit and willingness to try new ideas. :)
Joshua O
5.0
4/19/2023
In August 2022, Ranjith photographed my wedding at San Francisco City Hall. Everything went smoothly, from the initial arrangements to the wedding day and subsequent follow-up. Ran...
jith was clearly very well acquainted with San Francisco City Hall, directing us to lots of out of the way nooks that proved to be beautiful backdrops for photos. He skillfully captured every moment that we were hoping to remember. Our wedding photos are everything we were hoping they would be. My husband and I enthusiastically recommend Ranjith to you!
Response from Ranjith Studios on 04/26/2023
Thanks Josh for the wonderful review and it was so good capturing memories for you guys. Y...
ou guys are such a sweet couple and thanks for hiring me for your big day !
Disha M
5.0
3/25/2023
Ranjith was a pleasure to work with! We had to find a wedding photographer with about 3-4 weeks to spare and Ranjith was not only prompt and accommodating of our timing, he was als...
o incredibly responsive in the time leading up to it. Reasonably priced and professional. He reached out to coordinate logistics well ahead of time, and on the day of, was prompt, really lovely and soft-spoken and of course, took fabulous photos which he promptly delivered 2 weeks after. I really do appreciate everything, especially the incredible city hall, and temple wedding photos. It was a pleasure working with him!
Response from Ranjith Studios on 03/26/2023
Thank you so much, was a great time capturing the wedding and meeting your family :)
A V
5.0
3/19/2023
We had the pleasure of working with Ranjith as our photographer for our city hall marriage. I found Ranjith from his tag on instagram and was very excited after seeing his portfoli...
o there. From the very beginning, he was easy to work with, agreeing to work with us on short notice as our plans faced some trouble and making the process easy.
During the photo shoot, Ranjith created a fun and relaxed atmosphere, allowing us to truly enjoy our special day. His professionalism and friendly demeanor made it easy to work with him.
When we received the final photos, we were absolutely thrilled with the results. We are happy to have had Ranjith capture these precious moments and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a talented and reliable photographer for their special events.
Guna L
5.0
3/16/2023
One of our biggest concerns was that since we are a multi-racial family, we needed a photographer that could photograph various skin tones in the same shot and not wash out one or ...
the other. We were delighted that his portfolio displayed his skill! Ranjith was communicative from day one. He made sure our schedules aligned and followed up as our wedding date approached. On the big day he arrived early to set up and surveyed the area while the wedding party got ready so he could get the most optimal shots. He was incredible at blending in that he got really nice candid shots and was great at directing the guests and making them feel comfortable. We were so happy with his work and candor that we can't wait to use him again in our future family portraits!!!
Response from Ranjith Studios on 03/16/2023
Thank you so much, Guna! So pleased to be a part of your wedding celebrations. I had a gre...
at time photographing your wedding. :)
Amy G
5.0
3/14/2023
Ranjith was professional, had creative ideas for memorable shots, and was extremely easy to collaborate with. Definitely recommend him, hundred percent!
Response from Ranjith Studios on 03/14/2023
Thank you!!
SAI E
5.0
3/14/2023
Ranjith, our wedding photographer truly went above and beyond to capture the special moments of our big day.
Every shot was well thought out and beautifully executed, with a keen...
eye for detail and a creative flair that made the images truly unique.
What impressed me most about Ranjith, however, was his patience. He managed to capture stunning images even in challenging lighting and weather conditions. Ranjith was always willing to take the time to get the perfect shot, and never made anyone feel rushed or uncomfortable.
I highly recommend him for his talent and professionalism. Thank you, Ranjith, for creating such beautiful memories of our special day!
Response from Ranjith Studios on 03/14/2023
Thank you so much Pragna and Kenneth!! You guys were so amazing to work with :)
Jack L
5.0
3/13/2023
Very professional during the event, a lot of very nice pictures were taken. We didn't feel the photographer got in the way of our night, it was all very natural. He would be very a...
ttentive to requests as well. Highly recommend!
Response from Ranjith Studios on 03/14/2023
Thank you so much Jack!! Was wonderful to be a part of your wedding reception. Thank you!
Bharath D
5.0
2/22/2023
Ranjith studios were a pleasure to work with! He was prompt and managed to work with us on such short notice. Always made sure to communicate in advance and deliver us memories to ...
cherish for a lifetime!
Response from Ranjith Studios on 03/14/2023
Thank you so much!! Happy to be a part of your event!
Priya P
5.0
2/07/2023
Oh boy did we luck out finding Ranjith on Craigslist of all places! Haha.
I am Indian and my husband is a white man and we had an Indian/ White wedding at the courthouse. One thin...
g I was certain on was wanting an Indian photographer to shoot our wedding pictures. I got in touch with Ranjith and he got back to me fairly quickly and we negotiated a good deal (he was very fair a reasonable) and we signed a contract. I did his work prior on Instagram.
He was on time on wedding day and we actually enjoyed taking our pictures. One thing we definitely didn’t want to do was pose artificially. Ranjith made it organic and fun. Even our ten year old daughter loved posing for him. We got some wonderful shots.
We got our pics sent to us in an album and my husband even ordered wedding announcement cards from the website. Ranjith even made a wedding book for us, which was the sweetest thing ever!
Overall…we highly highly recommend Ranjith. Not only is he a fabulous photographer, but he’s a wonderfully sweet and kind human.
Response from Ranjith Studios on 03/14/2023
Thanks so much, Priya for such a wonderful review. I'm honored to be a part of your weddin...
g celebrations. Special thanks to your family for making me feel so wonderful during the whole event. Thank you!!
Vicky B
5.0
2/06/2023
I always love looking over my wedding day photos! Ranjith's services were punctual and the photos were received super fast!
Response from Ranjith Studios on 03/14/2023
Thank you so much!! Happy to be a part of your event!
Diana C
5.0
1/31/2023
Ranjith was our civil wedding photographer. He is really great and takes beautiful pictures. I appreciated his professionalism and calm demeanor. Also, I thought it was awesome tha...
t he was willing to drive from San Jose all the way to Fresno to take the pictures at our venue. He made us feel very comfortable as he took pictures . He also had poses for us to try, which is helpful for someone like me that doesn't really know how to pose for pictures. Another great thing about Ranjith was that hesent us several photos that he edited for us to preview before sending us all of the beautifully edited photos he did for us. I would definitely recommend Ranjith as a photographer. He was easy to contact and communicate with.
Response from Ranjith Studios on 03/14/2023
It was my pleasure to be a part of your wedding event Diana. You and Edward were such a fu...
n couple to work with. Really loved how the photos turned out too. Thank you so much!!
Supraja C
5.0
1/31/2023
Ranjith is an amazing human. He is very friendly, took time in understanding my husband and I, Helped with poses. He is excellent. Definitely Recommend!
Response from Ranjith Studios on 03/14/2023
Thank you so much!! Happy to be a part of your event!
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