Joel Thomas
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Joel Thomas

Documentary Photographer & Filmmaker

Joel Thomas

Based in Kottayam Photography + Videography 11 years

Church weddings, from the manasammatham to the last toast.

Portfolio

Joel knows the order of a Syro-Malabar, Orthodox or Marthoma service by heart, so he is always where the moment will be. He also covers baptisms and first holy communions.

Anna & Kevin, Kottayam Joel Thomas · Wedding · Christian · Kottayam
Mammodeesa Joel Thomas · Baptism · Christian · Kottayam
Manasammatham Joel Thomas · Engagement · Christian · Pathanamthitta
First Holy Communion Joel Thomas · Baptism · Christian · Kochi
Kumarakom lawn Joel Thomas · Wedding · Interfaith · Kottayam
The mother of the bride Joel Thomas · Wedding · Christian · Alappuzha
Hill chapel, Idukki Joel Thomas · Wedding · Christian · Idukki
Grandparents’ blessing Joel Thomas · Ceremony · Christian · Kottayam

About

Joel’s story

Joel grew up in Kottayam photographing parish events. Knowing the liturgy means he never has to ask the priest to repeat anything.

He offers a combined photo and film team, which families like because there is one crew and one point of contact for the day.

Languages
Malayalam, English
Traditions photographed
Christian, Interfaith
Style
DocumentaryTraditional

Services

What Joel covers

  • Weddings
  • Engagements
  • Baptisms
  • Pre-WeddingAsk the studio
  • ReceptionsAsk the studio
  • Other Ceremonies
  • Photography
  • Videography

Packages

Starting points

Every celebration is planned individually. These show what's typically included.

Baptism

  • Church service + family lunch
  • 200 edited photographs
  • Short film add-on

Church Wedding

  • Photographer + cinematographer
  • Ceremony + reception
  • Highlight film

Manasammatham + Wedding

  • Two events, one crew
  • Album + film

Coverage

Where Joel works

Travel outside these districts is available on request.

  1. Kasaragod
  2. Kannur
  3. Wayanad
  4. Kozhikode
  5. Malappuram
  6. Palakkad
  7. Thrissur
  8. ErnakulamRegularly
  9. IdukkiRegularly
  10. KottayamHome base
  11. AlappuzhaRegularly
  12. PathanamthittaRegularly
  13. Kollam
  14. Thiruvananthapuram

Reviews

From families

Reviews are coming soon. Only families who booked through the studio will be able to leave one.

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