Wedding Packages in NYC — Photo, Video & Combined Coverage
Arrakis Films wedding packages in NYC range from $1,900 for elopement coverage to $11,190 for a full 10-hour photo and video production. Every package covers one format — photo, video, or both — with edited deliverables, a private online gallery, and unlimited downloads. The prices below are current for the 2026 season.
Our NYC packages are built around two things: how long we cover the day, and which format you choose. Elopement packages cover 4 hours; wedding-day packages run 6, 8, or 10 hours. Each length is available as video only, photo only, or combined photo and video. Longer coverage captures more of the day and delivers a longer final edit.
What's Included in Each Elopement Package?
$1900–$3600
Elopement Packages
One photographer or videographer for up to 4 hours. Video delivers a 3–5 minute cinematic highlight film plus a 1–2 minute trailer; photo delivers 150+ edited high-resolution images. Combined coverage — a dedicated photographer and videographer working the same window — is $3,600. Every option includes a private gallery for one year and unlimited downloads.
$3500–$6800
6 hours Wedding Packages
Six hours of continuous coverage from a single format or both. Video is $3,500, photo is $3,500, and combined photo and video is $6,800. Six hours covers the ceremony and a solid part of the reception — a fit for intimate weddings and shorter timelines.
$4800–$9120
8 hours Wedding Packages
Eight hours covers a full wedding day, from getting-ready through the reception. Video is $4,800, photo is $4,800, and combined photo and video is $9,120. This is the most common choice for a standard full-day wedding.
$5800–$11190
10 hours Wedding Packages
Ten hours covers a large wedding day end to end, including an extended reception. Video is $5,890, photo is $5,890, and combined photo and video is $11,190.
$7990–$10990
Destination Wedding Packages
Combined photo and video coverage for weddings outside NYC, priced to include travel and multi-day shooting. Two packages cover a range of destination formats.
Add-ons and custom packages
• Extra coverage hours, added to any wedding-day package.
• A second photographer or videographer for larger weddings.
• A pre-wedding or engagement session (from $1,890).
• A proposal package (from $990) before the wedding.
• Super 8 film as an analog add-on to any package.
• Raw footage, an Instagram trailer, or expedited editing.
If none of the fixed packages fit, you can build your own — custom video from $250 and custom photo from $25 per element.
Should you book photo, video, or both?
Booking photo and video together costs less than hiring two separate studios, and the two capture different things. Photography holds the still frames — expressions, details, composition. Video holds sound and movement — your vows in your own voices, the room, the music. For a short ceremony where key moments pass in seconds, both together means nothing is missed. On a tight budget, most couples start with photography and add video at a higher tier.
What affects the price of a wedding package?
Three things set the price of a wedding package in NYC: how many hours you book, whether you choose photo, video, or both, and how many people cover the day. Coverage length sets the base rate. Adding a second format roughly combines two packages into one. Add-ons — extra hours, a pre-wedding session, a second shooter — adjust the total from there.
How to choose your NYC wedding package
5Book early — peak season in NYC runs April through October, and Saturdays fill first.
2Estimate your coverage hours from the timeline: elopement at 4 hours, an intimate wedding at 6, a standard full day at 8, a large wedding at 10.
1Decide whether you want photo, video, or both — this sets which column of packages you're choosing from.
4Add a pre-wedding session or proposal shoot if you want coverage before the day.
3Match the format to what you'll rewatch — video for sound and motion, photo for prints and stills.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Wedding videography in NYC typically ranges from about $2,300 to $5,600, with luxury productions higher. Our video packages run from $1,900 for a 4-hour elopement to $5,890 for a 10-hour wedding day. Combined photo and video packages go up to $11,190. Pricing depends on coverage hours, format, and team size.
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Every package includes edited deliverables, a private online gallery for one year, and unlimited high-resolution downloads. Video packages deliver a cinematic highlight film and a short trailer; photo packages deliver a set of edited high-resolution images. Combined packages include both, shot by a dedicated photographer and videographer working the same hours.
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Yes. A combined photo and video package costs less than hiring a separate photographer and videographer, and it keeps both teams coordinated on the day. Our combined packages start at $3,600 for a 4-hour elopement and scale with coverage length. It's the most common choice for couples who want full coverage of the day.
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Most full wedding days need 8 hours to cover getting-ready through the reception. Intimate weddings often fit in 6 hours, covering the ceremony and part of the reception. Large weddings with an extended reception are better at 10 hours. Elopements and City Hall ceremonies work well within 4 hours.
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For peak-season dates — April through October — book 6 to 12 months ahead, since Saturdays fill first. Elopements and smaller weddings are more flexible and can sometimes be arranged on shorter notice. Popular dates book faster than most couples expect, so earlier is always safer.
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Yes. Any wedding-day package can be extended with extra hours, a second shooter, a pre-wedding session, or Super 8 film. If none of the fixed packages fit, you can build a custom package — video elements from $250 and photo elements from $25.
