Pre-Wedding Photography Packages in NYC — Prices & What's Included

Pre-wedding photography packages at Arrakis Films start at $1,890 for 3 hours across 2 locations, including 40 edited photos and a 1–3 minute Super 8 film. The most popular package is $2,340 for 4 hours and 3 locations. The 5-hour package at $2,990 covers 4 locations and delivers 70 photos. All packages include one artist who shoots both digital photography and Super 8 film. Couples who book a full wedding package get a pre-wedding shoot included at no extra cost.

Groom in tuxedo sitting on ornate marble fireplace in a luxurious room with chandelier.

A bride lying on the floor in a wedding dress, with long wavy hair spread out, looking up, surrounded by a patterned rug and wooden flooring.

A bride in a wedding dress sitting on a bed in a dimly lit room.

A bride and groom sharing a kiss outdoors at dusk, with the groom dipping the bride slightly. The bride has long, wavy red hair and is wearing a white lace wedding dress and pearl necklace. The groom wears a white tuxedo with a black bow tie, with tr

A chandelier hanging from a decorated ceiling with two people standing beneath it, a man in a tuxedo and a woman in a wedding dress.

A bride in a white lace wedding gown and veil and a groom in a white tuxedo jacket and black pants standing on a marble staircase inside a grand, ornate building with marble walls and large decorative windows.

What Is Included in Every Pre-Wedding Package?

All three packages include:

Digital photography — shot on professional mirrorless cameras, color graded and edited
Super 8 film reel — 1–3 minutes shot on analog film, developed and edited into a short film
High-resolution edited photos — full gallery delivered via private online link
Deep-retouched images — selected images with full skin retouching and detail work (5–15 images depending on the package)
Private online gallery — shareable with family and friends, available for one year
Unlimited hi-res downloads — every image in full quality

Photo Gallery

Bride sitting on the floor in a white lace wedding dress with long sleeves, and groom sitting against a dark wooden paneled wall, wearing a white jacket and black pants, in a dimly lit room.

Bride in a white wedding dress sitting on a black headboard in a dimly lit ornate room with marble walls and wooden flooring.

What Are the Pre-Wedding Photography Packages?

Three packages — each built around a specific session length and number of NYC locations. All three include both digital photography and a Super 8 film reel shot by the same artist.

Package	Duration	Locations	Photos	Retouching	Super 8 Film	Price
Whispers Before the Vows	3 hours	2	40 hi-res	5 deep-retouched	1–3 min reel	$1,890
Through the City, Through Us	4 hours	3	50 hi-res	10 hand-retouched	1–3 min reel	$2,340
A Scene You’ll Return To	5 hours	4	70 hi-res	15 deep-retouched	1–3 min reel	$2,990

The right package depends on how many NYC locations you want to cover and how many finished images you want delivered. The 4-hour package is the most popular — enough time for 3 distinct settings across the city without the day feeling rushed.

A black and white photom of a couple dressed in formal attire sitting on a vintage couch, leaning in for a kiss, holding champagne glasses in a dimly lit room with framed landscape paintings on the wall behind them.

Black and white photo of a bride and groom embracing in a decorated indoor setting with chandeliers, large windows, and patterned floor.

A black and white photo of a couple kissing at their wedding. The bride is in a wedding dress, and the groom is in a tuxedo.

A bride and groom kissing next to a classic Porsche car in front of a historic building with an arched entrance and ivy-covered wall. The scene is black and white.

Black and white photo of a large mansion with a fountain in front and well-manicured bushes and trees surrounding it.

Black and white photo of a bride and groom holding each other, standing on a gravel path outdoors. The bride is wearing a lace wedding gown with off-the-shoulder sleeves, and the groom is dressed in a suit with a white flower boutonniere.

Whether you’re planning a simple urban session or a styled shoot at a meaningful location, our team ensures the experience is seamless, personal, and visually stunning. We provide flexible pre wedding photoshoot packages that fit different styles and budgets, with prices for pre wedding shoots starting at $1490. For couples booking both photo and video packages, we include a pre wedding photoshoot on your wedding day—at no extra cost.

Wedding Film

A bride in a wedding dress sitting on the edge of a marble fountain in a room with red walls, a statue of a torso sculpture behind her, and antique wall decor.

A black and white photo of a bride and groom dancing outdoors, holding hands and gazing into the distance, with trees in the background.

A bride in a white wedding dress sitting on a marble ledge with a groom in a black tuxedo sitting below her. The scene is set indoors with warm lighting, an orange wall, a bust sculpture, and a gold decorative wall piece with candles in the backgroun

A person in a white wedding dress adjusting their gown outdoors.

Bride in white wedding dress holding bouquet, standing outdoors with friends dressed in black suits, in a garden setting with green trees and decorative pillars.

A bride in a wedding dress holding up the skirt in a room with framed pictures and furniture.

Pre-Wedding Photo & Video | Through the City, Through Us | 4 Hours

$2,340.00

4 hours

3 locations

One artist (photo + Super 8)

50 high-res photos

10 hand-retouched images

1 reel of Super 8 film (1-3 min)

The Most Popular Pre -Wedding Prices

Mine

Pre-Wedding Photo & Video | Whispers Before the Vows | 3 hours

$1,890.00

3 hours

2 locations

One artist (photo + Super 8)

40 high-res photos

5 deep-retouched images

1 reel of Super 8 film (1-3 min)

Mine

Pre-Wedding Photo & Video | A Scene You’ll Return To | 5 Hours

$2,990.00

5 hours

4 locations

One artist (photo + Super 8)

70 high-res photos

15 deep-retouched images

1 reel of Super 8 film (1-3 min)

Mine

Our transparent approach to pre wedding photography cost means no hidden fees—just beautiful, intentional storytelling. From elopements to large-scale weddings, our packages reflect your vision, while our signature aesthetic brings it to life with elegance and emotion.

Price

Voice of Love

Yana & Domenic 05.17.2025 New York

Absolutely incredible! Our wedding photographers 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 translated that into the photos, making the gallery feel personal and authentic. Every smile, every happy tear, and every heartfelt embrace was beautifully documented. They also captured the vibe of our guests so perfectly that it feels like we’re reliving the day every time we scroll through the images. We couldn’t be happier with the final result — it’s a masterpiece we will cherish forever. Highly recommend!
Sophia & Joseph 09.19.2025 New York

Andrew and Roma — we are completely blown away by the incredible talent and professionalism of the Arrakis team! From the moment we opened our gallery, we were in tears — every little moment was captured so beautifully and authentically. We went through the photos three times in a row and couldn’t stop crying from joy and excitement. The images are 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!
Seda + Jeffrey 01.25.2025 NYC

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 powerful way — the images feel elegant, heartfelt, and full of life, just like the day itself. We’re also so grateful that you captured 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 during our most intimate and special moments.
Nicole+ Yichen 10.18.2024 New York

My husband and I want to express our immense gratitude to Andrew for the unforgettable photography of our wedding. From our first meeting, Andrew demonstrated incredible professionalism and attention to detail. He managed to capture all the important moments and convey the atmosphere of the celebration as if each frame was a small work of art. Looking through the gallery feels like stepping back into the day — the emotions, the energy, the love — everything is there. Thank you for creating memories we’ll keep forever.
Stephanie + Mark 02.24.2025 NY, NY

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

We are thrilled that we chose Andrew for our wedding photography. His professionalism and creative approach exceeded all our expectations. The photos turned out to be incredibly beautiful and emotional, and every time we look through them, we are immersed back into the atmosphere of our wedding day. The gallery feels complete — not just highlights, but the full story, captured with taste and real emotion. Thank you again!

Bride and groom sharing a kiss outdoors near a stone and vine-covered pergola on their wedding day.

A black-and-white photo of a bride in an ornate wedding gown and a man, likely her groom, adjusting her dress or bouquet while smiling and sharing a joyful moment indoors.

A bride and groom in wedding attire standing on a stone staircase outdoors surrounded by greenery and bushes, smiling at each other.

Black and white photo of a newlywed couple inside a car, with the bride smiling and the groom kissing her on the head, seen through the car windshield.

A black and white photograph of an outdoor wedding ceremony with guests seated in front of a scenic garden and water features, where the bride and groom are exchanging vows under a floral arch.

A couple in wedding attire sharing a kiss inside a vintage car.

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.

More About 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

Pre-wedding photography packages are portrait sessions booked before the wedding day — also called engagement sessions or pre-wedding shoots. They typically take place at one or more locations chosen by the couple, last between 2–5 hours, and result in an edited photo gallery and sometimes video coverage. Arrakis Films' pre-wedding packages in NYC combine digital photography with Super 8 film in every package, starting at $1,890.
Arrakis Films pre-wedding packages in NYC start at $1,890 for 3 hours across 2 locations, including 40 edited photos and a Super 8 film reel. The 4-hour package is $2,340 (3 locations, 50 photos), and the 5-hour package is $2,990 (4 locations, 70 photos). All packages include both photography and Super 8 film with one artist.
All Arrakis Films pre-wedding packages include a digital photo session, a Super 8 film reel (1–3 minutes), edited high-resolution photos, deep-retouched images, a private online gallery for one year, and unlimited full-quality downloads. The number of photos, retouched images, and locations covered varies by package.
Yes — couples who book any full wedding photography or video package with Arrakis Films receive a pre-wedding shoot at no extra cost. The complimentary session covers 2–4 hours, edited photos, and a cinematic highlight video if video is included in the wedding package. Mention it when booking.
Digital photography is shot on professional mirrorless cameras — sharp, colorful, and cinematic. Super 8 is analog film with a distinct warm, grainy texture that reads like a vintage home movie. In the pre-wedding packages, one artist shoots both formats throughout the session. The Super 8 reel is edited into a separate 1–3 minute short film that complements the photo gallery with a completely different aesthetic.
Edited photos are delivered within 2–4 weeks through a private online gallery. The Super 8 film reel takes slightly longer due to the film development process — typically 3–5 weeks. All files are full resolution and available for unlimited download.
NYC weather is unpredictable, but most conditions work in favor of a shoot rather than against it. Overcast light is actually preferable for portraits — it's soft and even, without harsh shadows. Rain, fog, and cloudy skies all produce interesting results. We plan ahead with location flexibility and backup options. If severe weather makes shooting genuinely impossible, we'll reschedule.