Ranjith Studios

Blissful Memories

$3,750 starting price

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California

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Ranjith Kankanala

OWNER

AWARD WINNER (1X)

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Ranjith Studios is a Santa Clara, 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 stand-still 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 works, 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.

Asian-owned Business

Prices & packages

6 hour Photography only

$2,750 starting price

6 hour Photography only

$2,750 starting price

6 hours

Photography coverage of the ceremony/event

Deliverables include edited online gallery

Details

Destination Weddings

Destination Wedding Packages

Photo Shoot Types

Bridal Portraits

Day After Session

Engagement

Photo & Video

Digital Files

Online Proofing

Photo

Printed Enlargements

Second Shooter Available

Social Media Sharing

Wedding Albums

Photo & Video Styles

Artistic

Classic

Documentary

Lifestyle

Modern

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged

Rehearsals & Parties

After Party

Wedding

After Party

Awards and Affiliations

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Meet the team

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.

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23 reviews

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Ranjith receives overwhelmingly positive reviews for his wedding photography services, with clients praising his understanding of cultural nuances and attention to detail. Many appreciated his professionalism, personalized approach, and ability to capture candid moments beautifully. Ranjith's communication, punctuality, and artistic eye were highlighted, with clients commending his calming presence and exceptional work ethic. His talent for accommodating diverse cultural weddings and creating stunning, vibrant images left clients highly satisfied and eager to recommend him.

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Teja M

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 every 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

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 finding 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!

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Surbhi J

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

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 his 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

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 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

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 03/15/2024

Thanks so much for the review Monica. It was a pleasure working with you and Ryen.:)

Saloni G

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

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 Beach 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

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 wanted 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

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 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

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 everyone. Thank you for capturing such wonderful moments . We have such beautiful photos to cherish for lifetime. - Arha (Sneha & Arjun)

response 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

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. Ranjith 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 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

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 also 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 03/26/2023

Thank you so much, was a great time capturing the wedding and meeting your family :)

A V

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 portfolio 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

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 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

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 03/14/2023

Thank you!!

SAI E

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 03/14/2023

Thank you so much Pragna and Kenneth!! You guys were so amazing to work with :)

Jack L

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 attentive to requests as well. Highly recommend!

response 03/14/2023

Thank you so much Jack!! Was wonderful to be a part of your wedding reception. Thank you!

Bharath D

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 03/14/2023

Thank you so much!! Happy to be a part of your event!

Priya P

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 thing 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 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

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 03/14/2023

Thank you so much!! Happy to be a part of your event!

Diana C

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 that 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 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

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 03/14/2023

Thank you so much!! Happy to be a part of your event!

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