Epic Stories Founder Himanshu Patel Named Wedding Photographer of the Year at WeddingSutra Awards 2025

Himanshu Patel, founder of Epic Stories—one of the country’s leading luxury wedding photography brands—has been honored with the title of Wedding Photographer of the Year at the prestigious WeddingSutra Photography Awards 2025. Adding to this achievement, he also won in the Bride Solo Image category, further solidifying his position as one of the most respected and visionary photographers in the wedding industry today. Over the years, Himanshu has become the creative force behind some of India’s most prominent celebrations, including the much-talked-about wedding of Anant Ambani & Radhika Merchant, as well as the unions of Malvika Raaj & Pranav Bagga, and Karishma Tanna & Varun Bangera, among many others. His lens captures more than just visuals—it weaves together emotion, grandeur, and cultural storytelling, creating timeless narratives that resonate well beyond the wedding day. Since establishing Epic Stories in 2018, Himanshu has pioneered a style that blends luxury with authenticity, elevating Indian wedding photography to the global stage. His work reflects not only the scale and magnificence of these celebrations but also their most intimate, human moments—a balance that has made him one of the most sought-after photographers by couples in India and abroad. “This recognition is a true honor,” says Himanshu Patel. “Every wedding is a living story—an interplay of love, tradition, and individuality. To be entrusted with capturing those stories, and to see them celebrated on such a platform, is incredibly rewarding.”