Documentary Wedding Videographer in NYC – Arrakis Films
Documentary Wedding Films & Photography
Capture your wedding day with an award-winning wedding videographer in NYC
Documentary Wedding Filmmakers
A documentary wedding video captures your wedding day as it naturally unfolds, focusing on genuine emotions and candid moments. Unlike traditional wedding videos that may rely on staged scenes, this style tells the story of your day in a raw, authentic way.
Documentary Wedding Video with a Cinematic Touch
Arrakis Films specializes in luxury cinematic wedding films and photography, promising to capture authentic moments and emotions through a warm, cinematic storytelling approach. Their unique selling point lies in their use of both Super 8 and digital formats, blending vintage charm with modern aesthetics to create wedding video that have a nostalgic quality, resembling footage found in old family archives. This dedication to filmmaking ensures that each project is crafted with care and artistry.
Documentary Wedding Videography with a Natural Approach
One of the standout features of Arrakis Films is their ability to blend into the environment, capturing genuine emotional candid moments while watching without drawing attention to themselves. This subtle filming style allows for a more organic capture of the day’s events, ensuring that what happened for the couple and their guests can reflect the celebration without feeling self-conscious.
Personalized Approach to Documentary Wedding Films
Communication between the videographer and the couple enhances the overall experience. Arrakis Films offers personalized consultations and tailored editing styles, which not only enhance the customer experience but also justify the investment. Their professionalism and knack for creating a comfortable environment result in candid interactions and a wedding video that genuinely reflects the couple’s love story.
Package includes:
1 photographer and 1 videographer
Up to 6 hours of coverage
4K highlight film
4-5 minute cinematic highlight film
1 minute teaser trailer
Professional audio recording
Cinematic color grading
200+ beautifully edited high-resolution photos
Private online gallery to share with friends and family (available for 1 year)
Unlimited high-resolution downloads of all images
Package Includes:
2 photographers and 2 videographers
Up to 8 hours of coverage
Aerial drone footage (weather and venue permitting)
4K highlight film
6-8 minute cinematic highlight film
1–2 minute teaser trailer
Professional audio recording
Cinematic color grading
450+ beautifully edited high-resolution photos
Private online gallery to share with friends and family (available for 1 year)
Unlimited high-resolution downloads of all images
Package includes:
2 photographers and 2 videographers
Up to 10 hours of coverage
Aerial drone footage (weather and venue permitting)
4K highlight film
7-10 minute cinematic highlight film
1-2 minute teaser trailer
Professional audio recording
Cinematic color grading
Vintage Super 8 short film footage
550+ beautifully edited high-resolution photos
Private online gallery to share with friends and family (available for 1 year)
Unlimited high-resolution downloads of all images
Voice of Love
About Us
At Arrakis Films, we are passionate about capturing the essence of your special day through timeless wedding videography. Our team, led by Andrew, a talented videographer with over 10 years of experience, is dedicated to providing high-quality wedding films that tell the story of your love. With a background in film and a keen eye for detail, we bring a cinematic vision to every wedding we cover. Our goal is to create a wedding video that you will cherish for years to come.
Andrew, founder of Arrakis Films, is a filmmaker and photographer crafting cinematic wedding films with deep emotion, storytelling, and timeless artistry.
Roma, co-founder of Arrakis Films, is a film producer bringing cinematic storytelling and artistry to wedding films, crafting timeless and emotionally rich visuals.
FAQ — Documentary Wedding Videography NYC
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We always come prepared. We carry backup cameras, audio recorders, batteries and memory cards. In case of illness or emergency, a trusted associate from our network will step in — same style, same quality. Plus we’re insured, so your day is protected no matter what.
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We capture the day documentary‑style — from getting ready through ceremony, portraits and reception. You get both the cinematic highlight film (3–5 min) and a full uncut video of major events (ceremony, speeches, first dance, etc.), so you have the full story and moments you can re‑watch anytime.
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We use professional lighting gear and audio equipment to adapt to any environment. Whether it’s a dim indoor venue, city night, or mixed light, we balance exposure, use soft light when needed, and ensure clear audio. We know NYC venues — and we plan ahead to avoid common pitfalls with light and sound.
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Our standard delivery is a fully edited highlight film + full events video. If you want raw footage too — ungraded, uncut — that’s available as an add‑on. Many couples appreciate having the full unedited archive for future edits or memories. Just ask us before the shoot.
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Yes, we travel across the tri‑state area and beyond. For destinations outside NYC, we calculate travel and accommodation costs transparently and include them in the contract. We always plan logistics carefully to ensure we arrive on time and capture your day fully, no matter the location.
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We deliver your wedding films (highlight + full) in 8–12 weeks via private online link. The videos are in high-resolution digital format (MP4, H.264), optimized for both download and streaming. You keep full usage rights: share, download, archive — your memories stored safely.
FROM FILM TO FOREVER
