Wedding Photographer in Long Beach, NY – Arrakis Films
Editorial wedding photography with real emotion
Long Island beach weddings, captured with calm direction and timeless style
Long Beach NY Wedding Photographer — Beach Light, Real Story, No Stress
If you’re looking for a Long Beach NY wedding photographer, you’re probably here for one reason: you want the beauty of a beach wedding without the chaos that sometimes comes with it. Long Beach, NY is one of the rare places where the coastline feels effortless, but still looks cinematic — open horizon, wind in fabric, soft salt light, and that quiet, real “weekend escape” energy that makes a wedding feel like a memory while it’s happening. Our approach is simple: editorial composition with documentary truth. We don’t force moments. We protect them. We guide lightly when it helps the frame, then step back so you can actually live your day. The result is Long Beach wedding photography that feels elevated, honest, and timeless — never over-posed, never generic. Whether you’re planning an intimate ceremony near the water, a full wedding day with a reception nearby, or a celebration that blends beach portraits with city-style energy, we create images that look expensive without feeling staged.
Long Beach Wedding Photography with an Editorial, Timeless Aesthetic
“Editorial” doesn’t mean cold. It means intentional. It’s the difference between random pretty pictures and a gallery that feels curated. We pay attention to the things that change how a photo feels: clean backgrounds, controlled contrast, strong angles, and compositions that hold emotional weight. For beach weddings, this matters even more. The ocean is beautiful — but it can also create visual noise if the light is harsh or the plan is messy. We work with light like it’s part of the story. We look for softness when the day needs romance, and contrast when the day needs edge. We also treat black-and-white as a signature finish — not a filter — so your gallery feels like a cohesive body of work. If you want wedding photography in Long Beach that looks modern, refined, and emotionally real, our style is designed for exactly that. Couples who love fashion, film, and clean design usually connect with our work instantly — because it feels like art, but it still feels like them.
Best Photo Spots in Long Beach, NY for Wedding Portraits
Long Beach is photogenic in a way that feels effortless, but the best results come from smart choices. We build a portrait plan around your vibe and your timeline, but here’s what works beautifully here: The shoreline and open horizon give you that timeless, cinematic scale. The boardwalk can add a clean, graphic feeling — especially when we keep it minimal and shoot with intention. Residential streets can bring a softer, intimate mood, especially if you want something that feels less “beach postcard” and more like a film still from a real weekend. If you want variety without stress, we usually keep it to one main portrait area and one “texture” option — not five locations. The best Long Island beach wedding photographer work isn’t about doing more; it’s about doing the right things at the right time. We’ll also plan around crowds and the “wrong light” hours, so your images stay elevated without you feeling rushed or exposed. And if you’re combining Long Beach portraits with another nearby location (for example, a reception closer to the city), we’ll keep the travel plan realistic — because traffic timing matters more than aesthetics on paper.
Wind, Sun, Crowds: How We Keep Beach Photos Looking Expensive
This is what couples don’t always expect: beach weddings are stunning, but they come with three variables — wind, sun, and people. The good news is: those variables are manageable when you plan with discipline. Wind can be cinematic when it’s controlled. We’ll guide your movement so it looks intentional — veil, dress, hair, fabric — and we’ll choose angles that use wind as style, not as a problem. Sun can be harsh at midday, so we’ll protect your timeline by placing portraits closer to softer light when possible, or by choosing cleaner shade that still feels premium. And crowds? We handle it with timing and positioning. We know how to create frames that feel private, even in public spaces, and we’ll keep the energy calm so you don’t feel like you’re “performing” in front of strangers. If you’re planning a beach ceremony, we also recommend thinking about sound and comfort — not just photos. Small touches like direction of the ceremony, where the sun sits, and the simplest possible setup often create the most beautiful experience and the most cinematic images.This is why hiring a beach wedding photographer in Long Beach isn’t just about style — it’s about practical control that protects the feeling of the day.
A Stress-Free Long Beach Wedding Photo Timeline
A great timeline isn’t about squeezing everything in. It’s about protecting what matters. For Long Beach weddings, the goal is usually: calm prep, meaningful ceremony coverage, portraits that don’t steal your cocktail hour, and candid reception storytelling that feels alive. We help you build a plan that keeps the day smooth. If you want a first look, we’ll place it where light is flattering and the moment feels private. If you prefer to keep everything traditional, we’ll keep portraits efficient and clean after the ceremony — with direction that’s quick, minimal, and natural. Family photos get structure so they don’t become chaos, and your couple portraits get breathing room so they feel like a real moment together — not a chore. For beach weddings, we also build in flexibility: wind shifts, clouds move, and the best light arrives fast. A few minutes of smart planning can mean the difference between “nice photos” and a gallery that feels iconic. Our goal is always the same: you enjoy your wedding, and your photos look like a magazine spread.
Long Beach Wedding Photography Packages
Our collections are designed for couples who value photography as legacy — not as an accessory. We offer photo-onlycoverage, and we also offer photo + video collections for couples who want one cohesive aesthetic across everything (same taste, same rhythm, same emotional truth). If you want your wedding film and your photography to feel like they belong to the same universe, one team is the cleanest way to do it. If you’re not sure what coverage fits your day, here’s the simple decision: if your priority is portraits and atmosphere, protect time for light. If your priority is guest experience and emotion, build more candid coverage into the timeline. If you’re doing multiple locations, protect travel time so the day stays calm. We’ll recommend the best option once we know your venue, schedule, and vibe.
Our Three Most Popular Packages
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
Andrew, founder of Arrakis Films, is a filmmaker and photographer crafting cinematic wedding films with deep emotion, storytelling, and timeless artistry.
About Us
At Arrakis Films, we craft emotionally resonant wedding photos that reflect the beauty and authenticity of your celebration. Led by Andrew — a contentmaker with over a decade of storytelling experience — our team approaches each wedding with artistic sensitivity and technical precision. With a foundation in cinema and a passion for detail, we capture more than just moments — we capture the feeling. Our mission is to deliver a film that becomes a treasured part of your personal history.
Roma, co-founder of Arrakis Films, is a film producer bringing cinematic storytelling and artistry to wedding films, crafting timeless and emotionally rich visuals.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. We cover Long Beach, NY and the wider Long Island area, and we’ll plan around light and travel time to keep the day smooth.
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Yes, lightly. We guide natural movement so you look confident, never stiff or over-posed.
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Usually closer to late afternoon / golden hour for softness. But we can create clean, flattering images at any time with the right plan.
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We use wind as a styling advantage and direct movement so it feels intentional. We also choose angles and locations that keep things controlled.
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Yes. Photo-only is available, and photo + video is optional if you want one cohesive aesthetic.
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Absolutely. We can share full wedding galleries so you can see consistency from start to finish.
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