Small & Micro Wedding Videographer in Los Angeles
Intimate wedding videography for small weddings and micro weddings in LA — 10 to 50 guests, 4–6 hours, one focused team.
A small wedding videographer in Los Angeles covers intimate weddings — typically 10–50 guests — with the same documentary approach as a full wedding, scaled to the day's size. Arrakis Films packages for small and micro weddings start at $1,900 for video-only or photo-only coverage up to 4 hours. Combined photo and video starts at $3,600. We cover LA, Malibu, Pasadena, Silver Lake, and the surrounding area.
How we cover small weddings in Los Angeles
Small weddings move differently than large ones — there's less program, more conversation, and the important moments happen quickly. Our approach: stay close, read the room, and know where to be before something happens.
For micro weddings and small intimate receptions, we position for ceremony audio early — wireless mics on both partners and the officiant — and then move naturally through the gathering rather than setting up fixed camera positions. The result is coverage that feels like the wedding, not a production running alongside it.
LA-specific details we plan for:
Outdoor ceremonies in Malibu, Griffith Park, or Topanga — afternoon light direction and wind affect mic placement; we set up early
Private residences and backyards in Silver Lake, Los Feliz, or the Hills — tight spaces need compact rigs and natural light work
Restaurant buyouts and garden venues in Pasadena — indoor-outdoor flow, often dim inside; we use fast lenses and adapt without additional lighting
Small Wedding Videographer Packages in Los Angeles
1 Photographer
Up to 4 hours of coverage
150+ beautifully edited hi-res photos
Online gallery of all images to share with friends and family, available for one year
Unlimited high-resolution downloads
1 Videographer
Up to 4 hours of coverage
3-5-minute cinematic highlight film
1-2 minute trailer
Private online gallery available for one year
Unlimited downloads in full quality
1 photographer and 1 videographer
Up to 4 hours of continuous coverage
150+ beautifully edited, high-resolution photographs
A 3–5 minute cinematic highlight film
1-2 minutes emotional trailer
Private online gallery available for one year
Unlimited downloads in full quality
Voice of Love
Recognition & Honors
About Arrakis Films
Andrew founded Arrakis Films after a decade in film and documentary work. He approaches small weddings the same way he approaches documentary shoots — present, unobtrusive, paying attention to what's about to happen rather than what's already over. Roma co-founded Arrakis Films and handles production. Together they cover LA small weddings as a coordinated team.
FROM FILM TO FOREVER
Frequently Asked Questions
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A micro wedding typically has 5–20 guests and includes a ceremony with some form of reception — a dinner, a gathering, a toast. An elopement is just the couple, sometimes with witnesses, with no guest program. Both formats work well with our 4-hour packages. The key difference in coverage is that micro weddings need audio for toasts and multiple positions for a small crowd.
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Most couples with 10–30 guests need 4–6 hours. This covers getting ready (if desired), the ceremony, portraits, and a short reception or dinner. Our standard packages are built around 4 hours — if your timeline runs longer, we can extend coverage at an hourly rate.
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Yes. The Vows in the Wind package includes one photographer and one videographer for 4 hours. Both operate in documentary mode — no competing styles, no scheduling conflicts, one team covering the day from the same visual direction.
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Yes, and we do it regularly. Backyard and private residence weddings in Silver Lake, Los Feliz, Malibu, and the Hills are some of our favorite settings. We plan around the space — natural light sources, room layout, ceremony position — and use compact rigs when the space is tight
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It depends on the location. Private venues typically don't require separate permits for our crew. Public parks and beaches in LA may require event permits depending on guest count. We flag this early in planning so there are no surprises.
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Yes. We cover weddings throughout California — Palm Springs, Ojai, Santa Barbara, San Diego — and nationally for destination events. Travel is quoted per project.
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The highlight film covers the ceremony and key reception moments — 3–5 minutes for small wedding packages. It's edited as a short, complete story of the day, not just a montage of the best shots. Audio from the ceremony and toasts is mixed into the edit.
