Los Angeles Wedding Photography – Andrew Arrakis | Wedding photo in LA
Luxury Cinematic Wedding Films & Photography
Capture your wedding day with an award-winning wedding photographer in LA
Cinematic Storytelling with an Editorial Edge
Our approach blends editorial direction with documentary awareness — the best of both worlds. We guide you when it helps, so you never feel awkward or over-posed. Think of it as confident, calm direction: where to stand, how to move, how to use your hands, how to breathe, how to connect without “performing.” If you’ve ever worried you’ll look stiff on camera, this is where our work changes everything. You’ll feel supported, not staged. Then, when emotions unfold naturally — a parent’s reaction, a quiet glance before the ceremony, laughter at the table, the tension before the first look, the chaos of the dance floor — we step back and capture it quietly. We don’t interrupt the moment to “make content.” We protect it. Cinematic wedding photography is not about “movie poses.” It’s about atmosphere, light, timing, and emotion — images that feel like stills from a film you star in together. The goal is a cohesive story: elegant frames, real energy, and details that bring you back instantly.
Timeless Wedding Photography in Los Angeles
Los Angeles changes fast. Harsh sun at midday, soft shade under palms, warm sunset glow, mixed indoor lighting, neon nights, candlelight receptions, dark dance floors. Many galleries fall apart when the light changes — ours stays consistent. We plan for light the same way we plan for emotion. We work fast when the window is perfect, slow down when the moment is delicate, and stay flexible when timelines shift (because they always do). That’s how you get photographs that look expensive and effortless — even when the day is loud, fast, and unpredictable. Our goal isn’t “a lot of photos.” It’s a gallery with intention: images that feel designed, but still true. Beauty with weight. Style with feeling.
Film + Digital Wedding Photography in Los Angeles
Film brings texture, grain, and a timeless softness that feels nostalgic. Digital brings speed, flexibility, and clarity — especially in fast-moving moments and difficult lighting.We offer both, and many couples choose a blend. It’s not film versus digital — it’s using the right tools to create a gallery that feels emotional, refined, and true to your vision. Film can add depth to portraits, details, and quieter scenes. Digital keeps your story complete from beginning to end.If you’re not sure what’s right for you, we’ll guide you based on your venue, timeline, and the atmosphere you want. The result is always the same: a gallery you’ll want to revisit for decades.
Elopements & Intimate Weddings in LA
Elopements and intimate weddings are about focus — the couple, the connection, the choice you’re making.
Los Angeles offers endless hidden locations: quiet gardens, dramatic cliffs, iconic architecture, and streets that turn simple moments into scenes. For smaller celebrations, every look and every touch matters more — and the photography should reflect that intensity. We keep it calm and flexible. We move quickly when you want adventure, and slow down when you want something intimate and private. If your elopement is just the two of you (or a few people you truly love), we make space for the emotion to happen — and capture it without turning it into a performance.
The Experience: What It Feels Like to Work With Us
You don’t need to be “photogenic.” You don’t need to know how to pose. You don’t need to force chemistry for the camera.Our job is to create an environment where you can be present. We direct with clarity and taste, but we never overtake your day. We’ll step in when you need help — and step out when you need privacy.
Wedding Photo+Video Packages in Los Angeles
We keep packages simple on purpose — then customize based on what matters to you: timeline, locations, travel, and the kind of story you want to remember.
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
Los Angeles Wedding Venues & Areas We Cover
We photograph weddings across Los Angeles and surrounding areas, planning for light, timeline, and logistics so the day feels effortless and the photos stay consistent.Whether you’re getting married by the coast, in an estate setting, or in the city — we know how to use the environment without letting it overpower you. The location is the frame. You are the story.
Malibu • Santa Monica • Beverly Hills • West Hollywood • Downtown LA • Pasadena • Palos Verdes • Hollywood Hills
Malibu • Santa Monica • Beverly Hills • West Hollywood • Downtown LA • Pasadena • Palos Verdes • Hollywood Hills
Andrew, founder of Arrakis Films, is a filmmaker and photographer crafting cinematic wedding films and photos with deep emotion, storytelling, and timeless artistry.
About Arrakis Films
Arrakis Films is led by Andrew — a Film Director with over a decade of experience in cinema-inspired visual work. Our team approaches each wedding with artistic sensitivity and technical precision, focusing on emotion, atmosphere, and the details that make your day feel like yours. We don’t chase trends. We craft images that hold up for decades — photography you’ll come back to again and again. If you want work that feels bold, elegant, and real (not copied, not generic), you’ll feel at home with us.
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 — Los Angeles Wedding Photography
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We blend editorial direction with documentary coverage — guiding when it helps and stepping back when the moment is real.
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Yes. Coverage hours and options can be adjusted to fit your timeline and priorities.
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Many couples choose a mix for timeless texture and modern versatility.
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Most couples book 3–12 months in advance. Popular spring and fall dates fill quickly — but if your date is soon, reach out anyway.
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Absolutely. California and worldwide.
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Send your date, venue, and the feeling you want your photos to carry — we’ll reply with availability and the best next step.
FROM FILM TO FOREVER
Share your date, venue, and what matters most to you — style, energy, priorities, and any details you already know. We’ll reply with availability and the best next step.






