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New York City Documentary Wedding Videographer

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Meet the filmmakers behind your Documentary Wedding Film

We’re Andrew and Roma, the two founders of Arrakis Films. On the day, Andrew directs and shoots while Roma produces and runs the second camera. Documentary sits under everything we make: we follow the day as it happens and stay out of it, and where editorial or cinematic camera work fits, we add it on top. The core never moves. We film in New York and across the country, and we cut every film ourselves

THE FORMAT

The camera follows the day rather than a shot list. We move with what’s happening and capture it without stepping into it. Sound is recorded live: vows, speeches, the laughter, the quiet stretches in between. The film is then cut around the shape the day had, with the audio setting the pace. Every film we make carries this base, and other styles are layers on top of it.

What does Documentary Wedding Videography mean?

Process

How do We shoot Documentary weddings?

We work side by side, moving through the day and reading the room. Close during vows, further back during toasts, following the day as it goes. Both of us shoot, which means the ceremony can hold more than one angle at once and one of us is always free for the moment nobody put on the schedule. Sony FX3 cameras with fast lenses for available light, audio on separate recorders with backup, and an edit built around the story the day told.

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How We handle VOWS and Speeches

This is where documentary coverage either works or doesn’t. Camera mics won’t survive an outdoor ceremony, a wind gust or a guest coughing three feet away, so vows and speeches go to separate recorders with a second one running as backup. In the mix we treat that audio the way the picture gets treated: cleaned, balanced and placed. What you end up with is your own voices carrying the film, at the volume they were spoken.

Films

Why add Super 8 to a Documentary Wedding Film?

Super 8 reads as archival. It’s warmer, softer, and it carries real grain, which counts for more on documentary coverage than anywhere else: your ceremony or first dance on Super 8 looks like footage somebody shot decades ago. It’s real 8mm, shot on a Braun Nizo 3056, developed and color-treated at a specialized lab before we scan it and cut it in. It can be added to any package.

PRICING

NYC Documentary Wedding Videography Packages

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★★★★★

“Beyond and forever grateful I chose Arrakis Films for my special day. They provided a comforting and reassuring energy, open to my vision and preferences, executed and delivered exceptionally. The edited photos were authentic yet professionally and gracefully polished. I look forward to booking them again.”

Alexander Karnyukhin
★★★★★

“Arrakis Films delivered both stunning photography and an incredible wedding film for our NYC elopement. Roma and Andrew work seamlessly as a photo and video team—the photos are beautifully composed and emotional, and the film is cinematic and heartfelt. What sets them apart is that both services feel equally important and equally beautiful. We love rewatching our film and cherishing our photos in equal measure. Highly recommend for any couple wanting artistic, professional work in both photo and video.”

Yana Ciocia
★★★★★

“I couldn’t have asked for better photographers and videographers. They did an amazing job of capturing my wedding day. My wedding day was on May 17,2025. Not only were they supportive throughout the day, but they also made me feel special and beautiful. I’m grateful to have met Andrew and Roma. They helped me with everything, from the smallest details to the biggest ones. When you showed me the pictures and then the videography, I was blown away. The quality of the photos was stunning, and the passion and warmth in them were incredible. The video was even more impressive. I couldn’t believe you could create such a piece that we would laugh, cry, and watch over and over again. Thank you so much, Roma and Andrew, for being the team who captured my wedding day. I was blessed to meet you both.”

Amaal Yehia
★★★★★

“Andrew was an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. He has an incredible creative eye and artistic flair that truly sets his work apart. Every photo is beautifully composed and captures not just the moments, but the emotions of the day. Our gallery exceeded every expectation and perfectly tells the story of us. If you're looking for a talented photographer who creates timeless, artistic images, we highly recommend Andre. We will cherish these memories forever.”

Kristina Trudorudo
★★★★★

“We couldn’t be happier with our wedding photos and video—they came out absolutely amazing. They captured so many intimate, beautiful moments that we’ll cherish forever. Also such wonderful people to have around on our wedding day! They made us feel comfortable, were a joy to work with, it felt like we’ve known them for forever!! We’re so happy we chose them to create these memories for us. Thank you for giving us something we’ll treasure for a lifetime!”

Bella Mistretta
★★★★★

“I could not imagine my wedding day without Arrakis Films. They are without a doubt the most transparent, organized, and determined team to tell your love story, the way you want it, in a way that's beautifully authentic and heartfelt, including everyone present for such a classic wedding day. It's a little nerve racking picking a vendor as a bride. We thought that since they were both Photo + Video/ Super8 Film, it was a no brainer we wanted them to be our photographer. They go above and beyond to get the perfect shot when it matters most, and still when you're not looking, capturing the most perfect moments. It’s been such a gift from them to us to be able to relive a day for that flew by in the blink of an eye. The photos and the videos—are absolutely incredible. I am so in love with every single moment they have captured, and grateful for their guidance and ability to move from one part of the day to the next. I had absolutely no worries!! Especially with everything else going on. I find myself watching our Wedding Film, remembering each moment more and more as it was, and each time I realize that I’m smiling from beginning to end, every. single. time. These memories mean more to us than I can say (especially cause it went by too fast!). The team is truly amazing. They kept us laughing and easing all of our nerves, made me and all of the girls feel so beautiful, while capturing everything and everyone so thoughtfully and meaningfully. Words truly can’t express how grateful I am for Arrakis Films. With love, The Bride”

THE PROCESS

What Happens After You Book

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We talk on Zoom. You describe the day, we suggest the coverage that suits it.

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You send an inquiry through the site.

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Preparation. We scout venues we haven’t filmed at and help with the timeline if you have no planner.

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Proposal, contract, and a 50% non-refundable retainer that locks the date.

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Post-production. Every clip reviewed, the story cut around the shape of the day, graded and mixed by us.

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The wedding day

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Delivery. Everything arrives in a private Online gallery: photos within a month, the film up to four six months.

ABOUT ARRAKIS FILMS

The Cinematographers Behind Your Documentary Wedding

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Andrew

Founder, award-winning film director

Award-winning documentary and short-film work

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Roma

co-founder, film producer.

Award-winning documentary films producer

Arrakis Films is Andrew and Roma, who came to weddings from documentary and independent cinema. Andrew directs and shoots, Roma produces and takes the second camera. Their short films have won festival awards, including Best Short Documentary at Venezia Shorts, and that instinct sits under every wedding film they make. They work as equals, shoot and cut everything themselves, and follow one idea: “True.Fierce.Beauty.”, real beauty caught, not staged.

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