Editorial Wedding Photographer in NYC

Timeless bridal editorial photography with a cinematic edge

Fashion-inspired wedding portraits that feel elegant, bold, and unforgettable.

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Editorial Wedding Photography in NYC — Locations & Atmosphere

New York City is more than a backdrop — it’s part of the visual language. Architecture, scale, texture, and light define how editorial wedding photography feels here. From refined interiors to raw city streets, NYC offers contrast that naturally elevates fashion-inspired imagery. We photograph editorial weddings across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and surrounding areas, choosing locations that support a cinematic and editorial aesthetic. City Hall elopements, historic venues, rooftop portraits at sunset, quiet streets after dark — each setting adds mood, depth, and narrative tension. Editorial wedding photography in NYC thrives on contrast: intimacy against scale, softness against structure, stillness against motion. This balance transforms real moments into images that feel intentional, timeless, and unmistakably New York.

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Editorial Wedding Photography Portfolio

Our editorial work blends refined composition with honest emotion. Light, shadow, movement, and stillness coexist in every frame — creating wedding photographs that feel elevated without losing authenticity. This is not about posing for the camera. It’s about shaping moments so they feel cinematic, natural, and visually powerful.

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What Is Editorial Wedding Photography?

Editorial wedding photography sits at the intersection of fashion aesthetics and real storytelling. It’s intentional, style-driven, and visually curated — yet grounded in genuine emotion. Unlike traditional wedding photography, which often focuses on documentation, editorial photography adds direction through composition, light, and mood. The result is imagery that feels magazine-worthy while remaining deeply personal. Your wedding isn’t staged — it’s guided. Every frame is crafted to feel timeless, expressive, and full of presence.

Our Editorial Approach — How We Create Cinematic Wedding Photos

Vision & Styling

Editorial imagery begins with intention. We consider mood, environment, wardrobe energy, and how the space interacts with light. Whether minimal, classic, dramatic, or modern — the aesthetic always reflects you.

Direction Without Stiff Posing

You don’t need modeling experience. We guide movement and emotion subtly, creating space for connection, intimacy, and natural expression — never forced or uncomfortable.

Light, Mood & Composition

We work with available light, architecture, and shadow to create depth and atmosphere. Every portrait is shaped by how the environment frames the moment.

Editorial Moments Within Real Timelines

Your wedding day flows naturally. We step in only when needed, carving out editorial moments without disrupting the experience — so the story stays real.

Many couples choose to enhance their editorial vision with one or more of the following:

City Hall Elopement Photography

Pre-Wedding Editorial Shoots

Film-Inspired Editorial Wedding Photography

Night Portraits in New York City

Editorial Wedding Photography Options in NYC

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Editorial Wedding Photography Investment

Editorial wedding photography is custom by nature. Coverage length, locations, creative direction, and additional options all shape the final collection.

First Embrace: Timeless Wedding Photography | 6 Hours Package
$3,500.00

1 Photographer

Up to 6 hours of coverage

200+ beautifully edited hi-res photos

Online gallery of all images to share with friends and family, available for one year

Unlimited high-resolution downloads

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Truly Yours: Timeless Wedding Photography | 8 Hours Package
$4,800.00

2 Photographers

Coverage up to 8 hours

Pre-Wedding Editorial Shoot

450+ beautifully edited hi-res photos

Online gallery of all images to share with friends and family, available for one year

Unlimited high-resolution downloads

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Eternal Reflections: Wedding Photography | 10 Hours Package
$5,890.00

2 Photographers

Coverage up to 10 hours

Pre-Wedding Editorial Shoot

550+ beautifully edited hi-res photos

Online gallery of all images to share with friends and family, available for one year

Unlimited high-resolution downloads

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Voice of Love

  • Yana & Domenic 05.17.2025 New York, NY

    I couldn’t have asked for better photographers and videographers. They did an amazing job capturing my wedding day. Not only were they supportive throughout the day, but they also made me feel special and beautiful. I’m so grateful to have met Andrew and Roma — they helped me with everything, from the smallest details to the biggest ones. When I saw the photos and then the video, I was completely blown away. The photos were stunning, full of passion and warmth, and the video was even more impressive. I couldn’t believe you created something we could laugh, cry, and watch over and over again.

  • Sophia & Joseph 09.19.2025 New York Brooklyn

    WOW, I’m blown away by you guys’ talent! I love the trailer and the film so much — especially the ending, it was absolutely hilarious. We laughed so hard and kept rewatching it again and again. We are both incredibly appreciative of your hard work and talent. The editing, music selection, the flow of the film — everything was done so beautifully. We are SO glad we had you capture our special day and that we can revisit it through such high-quality videos. I honestly can’t stop watching it over and over again.

  • Seda + Jeffrey 01.25.2025 New York City Hall

    Absolutely incredible! Our wedding videographers went above and beyond to capture not just the moments, but the emotions, energy, and pure joy of our special day. They truly understood our personalities and seamlessly wove them into the video, making it feel so personal and authentic. Every smile, every happy tear, and every heartfelt embrace was beautifully documented. They also perfectly captured the vibe of our guests, making the entire film feel like we were reliving the day all over again. We couldn’t be happier with the final result—it’s a masterpiece we will cherish forever! Highly recommend!

  • Nicole+ Yichen 10.18.2024 New York Oheka Castle

    Andrew and Roma we are completely blown away by the incredible talent and professionalism of the Arrakis team! From the moment we watched our wedding video, we were in tears—every little moment was captured so beautifully and authentically. We watched it three times in a row and couldn’t stop crying from joy and excitement. The footage is elegant, heartfelt, and simply amazing. Working with you felt so comfortable and natural, even during our most intimate moments. You’ve created something we’ll cherish forever. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Item

  • Stephanie + Mark 02.24.2025 New York, Down Town

    Hi Andrew and Roma, Thank you so much for capturing our beautiful day so perfectly. We’re in awe of how you captured the emotions, magic, and joy of our wedding in such a short clip. It’s elegant, heartfelt, and full of life—just like the day itself. We’re also so grateful to you for capturing not only the celebration but also the depth of our faith and love. Thank you again for your professionalism. You made us feel so comfortable working with you, especially sharing our most intimate and special moments.

  • Brigid & Philip 10.12.2025 New York Upper East Side

    We just wanted to thank you both for doing such an incredible job with our wedding. You handled everything with such calm, care, and professionalism, turning what was already a chaotic day into something truly unique. Between unexpected surprises, weather challenges, and transportation hiccups, we were so grateful for how attentive and adaptable you both were. Everyone kept saying how easy and comfortable you made the entire experience. We already know the final photos will be amazing.”

Andrew Arrakis

Andrew, founder of Arrakis Films, is a filmmaker and photographer crafting cinematic wedding films with deep emotion, storytelling, and timeless artistry.

Your Editorial Wedding Photographer in NYC

Arrakis Films is led by Andrew Arrakis, a filmmaker and photographer with over a decade of experience crafting cinematic stories. His editorial wedding photography blends fashion-inspired direction with emotional honesty — creating images that feel elevated, intentional, and timeless.

This work is not about trends or templates. It’s about presence, movement, and meaning — turning real moments into visual stories that last.

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Roma, co-founder of Arrakis Films

Roma, co-founder of Arrakis Films, is a film producer bringing cinematic storytelling and artistry to wedding films, crafting timeless and emotionally rich visuals.

FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions

  • Editorial wedding photography blends fashion-inspired visuals with cinematic storytelling. It’s intentional, mood-driven, and refined — like a magazine feature rooted in real emotion.

  • Traditional wedding photography focuses on coverage. Editorial photography adds artistic direction through composition, light, and mood — resulting in images that feel curated yet authentic.

  • Yes. City Hall is one of our favorite environments for editorial wedding photography — iconic, intimate, and visually powerful.

  • No. We guide naturally without stiffness. Movement, emotion, and connection come first — the editorial look emerges organically.

  • Clean silhouettes, intentional textures, and thoughtful styling photograph beautifully. We’re happy to offer guidance to match your venue and vision.

  • Yes. We photograph editorial weddings across the East Coast and worldwide.

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Let’s Create Editorial Wedding Photos That Feel Like Art

If you’re looking for an editorial wedding photographer in NYC who blends fashion aesthetics with real emotion — we’d love to hear your story.