Long Beach NY Wedding Photographer

A Long Beach NY wedding photographer team creating timeless wedding photography for couples getting married on Long Island who want a beach day that feels effortless, intimate, and true.

Why Couples Choose a Long Beach Wedding Photographer

Choosing a Long Beach wedding photographer is about more than booking a camera and hoping for the best. Couples getting married in Long Beach NY, across Long Island, and throughout New York need photographers who understand beach light, owner rules, permits, and the rhythm of a real wedding day. We specialize in wedding photography that feels effortless, calm, and personal, so couples stay comfortable while we capture what is actually happening. In Long Beach NY, the beach, the boardwalk, the city edge, and the movement of guests can shift the moment fast, and talented photographers know how to adapt. Our approach is based on helping you create a beautiful day while we capture the entire experience from start to end.

Wedding Photography Style for Long Beach and Long Island

Our photography style blends documentary instinct, editorial direction, and timeless art. We believe wedding photography on Long Island should capture emotion, beauty, and special moments without making couples stiff or over directed. Some New York couples want a documentary view, some want a refined look, and some still prefer a traditional feel that remains effortless. We talk early about style, dress, family, and the wedding day you want to revisit through images years from now. The best photography style helps couples feel comfortable, connect naturally, and trust the team from start to finish.

Long Beach NY Light, Wind, and Locations

Long Beach NY, beach NY locations, and the wider Long Island shoreline offer stunning places for wedding photography, but beach photography always needs a real plan. Harsh light, wind, crowds, weather, and changing access can all affect a wedding day, so photographers need steady judgment and fast decisions. We guide couples toward softer light, quieter Long Beach NY areas, and Long Island locations where the beauty of the beach can reflect in the photos without the shoot feeling forced. Wind can create amazing movement in the dress and veil when it is handled well, and backup options matter if rain changes the plan. Many Long Beach NY celebrations also need permit awareness, especially when ceremony, portraits, video, or catering move between public beach areas an

Coverage, Film, and Video

We provide wedding photography built around the real shape of a Long Island wedding day. Some couples want photography only, some want photo and video, and some want wedding photography, film, and videography together for a more complete record. Coverage can include family photos, bridal portraits, wedding portraits, a second shoot perspective for larger weddings, post production, and a private gallery where family can view and share photographs, images, and favorite photos. We also offer film for couples who love timeless texture and a more tactile view of Long Beach NY and Long Island. Whether you choose photography, video, film, or a combined package, our goal is to create a personal record based on what matters most.

Planning a Wedding Day That Feels Effortless

A beach wedding day feels effortless only when the structure is strong. We help couples build timing with buffer for detail coverage, ceremony, cocktail hour, family, and the quiet parts in between that often become the most meaningful moments. On Long Island, and especially in Long Beach NY, a good wedding photographer should think about weather, guests, city traffic, and how long it really takes to move from one location to the next. We guide the flow in a calm, steady way so you can stay present, connect with each other, and move through every step without worry. That kind of planning helps the photography feel effortless from start to finish.

Family, Friends, and the Moment

The heart of a wedding is not only the ceremony or the dress. It is family, friends, joy, emotion, and all the special moments happening around the people you love most. Our photographers focus on the big scenes and the small ones, because each moment often lives in a glance, a laugh, or the way family reacts when they see you getting married in Long Beach NY. We capture portraits beautifully, but we also care about the moment, the energy, and what unfolds naturally across the beach and every transition in between. That balance helps couples connect with their photos later and feel that the images still hold the truth of the day.

Long Beach New York Wedding Photographer Packages

Elopement Photo | Whispers in the Wild | 4 Hours
$1,900.00

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

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

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

2 Photographers

Coverage up to 8 hours

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

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

2 Photographers

Coverage up to 10 hours

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

Voice of Love

  • Sophia & Joseph 09.19.2025 New York Long Beach

    Andrew and Roma made our Long Beach NY wedding feel effortless from the start. They were warm with our family, calm on the beach, and every photo feels timeless and full of feeling. We knew we wanted photographers who understood Long Island energy, and they absolutely did.”

  • Nicole+ Yichen 10.18.2024 Long Beach New York

    “We got married in Long Beach NY and wanted wedding photography and video that felt intimate, stylish, and true to our lives. Andrew and Roma helped shape the whole day, from locations and timing to family photos and the flow of the reception. They made us feel comfortable in front of the camera, and the final images reflect exactly how the day felt.”

  • Stephanie + Mark 02.24.2025 Long Beach New York

    “Our wedding day on Long Island had so many moving parts, but Andrew and Roma made everything feel clear. They captured the ceremony, beach portraits, and all the meaningful moments with an edge that still felt natural. The film, the photos, and the full record came together with real beauty.”

Timeless Long Island Wedding Photography

Long Island has its own vibe, and Long Beach NY brings a rare mix of beach beauty, intimate energy, city access, and New York rhythm that makes wedding photography here feel different. We specialize in wedding photography for couples getting married in Long Beach NY and across Long Island who want images that feel timeless, stylish, and full of life instead of generic post after post. Our work is based on attention, passion, and an approach that lets you feel confident while we capture the amazing reality of the day. The goal is never just to take photos. It is to create a legacy of images, film, and a clear visual record that you can revisit, share, and keep close to your hearts.

Recognition & Honors

About Arrakis Films

Andrew and Roma are founder partners behind a wedding photography and wedding video approach built for NY couples getting married on Long Island, in Long Beach NY, and across beach NY locations who want more than standard coverage. Our work blends art, beauty, fashion detail, documentary instinct, and a steady presence that makes the day easier to live through and easier to remember. For couples looking for Long Beach wedding photographers, their goal is simple: provide images, film, and an experience that reflects the people at the center of the day. Also, We know how to work with venues, owner teams, planners, and other photographers across Long Island, New York, and nearby York facing beach communities.

More About us

Andrew Arrakis

Andrew, founder of Arrakis Films, is a lead New York wedding photographers and wedding filmmaker crafting Documentary wedding films and wedding photos with deep emotional storytelling and timeless artistry.

Roma, co-founder of Arrakis Films

Roma, co founder of Arrakis Films, is a New York wedding filmmaker bringing candid moments, art, and vision, crafting timeless visuals that hold your memories.

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FROM FILM TO FOREVER

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Wedding photography pricing on Long Island usually depends on coverage hours, the size of the wedding day, the number of photographers, and whether you want photography only or photo plus video. Entry level wedding photography often starts around two to three thousand dollars, standard professional coverage often ranges from about twenty five hundred to six thousand dollars, and luxury wedding photography can start around seven thousand dollars and go beyond that. 

  • Yes. A beach wedding in Long Beach NY, beach NY, or other Long Island locations should always have a weather and wind backup plan. Beach light can get harsh, crowds can shift what is happening, and rain or permit limits can affect where photographers can work. 

  • Yes. We offer wedding photography, wedding video, and film options for couples getting married in Long Beach NY and across Long Island. Some couples want photography only, while others want combined coverage so the day can live through both images and motion. 

  • The best photography style for a Long Beach in New York wedding should reflect your personalities and the way you want the day to feel. Some couples love a documentary approach, some want a refined look with timeless elegance, and some want an editorial style that still feels effortless. 

  • We plan family portraits with clear attention so the process feels organized without taking over the day. That helps family move through the wedding day with less wait and less confusion, while still making space for special moments and portraits that matter.

  • Yes. While Long Beach NY and beach NY weddings are a major part of what we do, we travel across Long Island, New York, and nearby locations for New York couples whose day fits our approach.