Photography and Videography: The Perfect Partnership for Your Wedding Day
At Richard J Nieves Photography, I believe that photography and videography are two sides of the same coin when it comes to preserving your wedding memories. By offering both services as part of most packages, I ensure a seamless, unified approach to documenting your celebration. Here’s why choosing one team for both photography and videography is the best decision for your big day:
Consistency in Quality and Style
When photography and videography come from the same team, every shot, angle, and edit is aligned with your vision. This means your wedding gallery and highlight film will complement each other beautifully, reflecting the same artistic style and emotional tone.A Well-Synchronized Team
My team works as a cohesive unit, familiar with each other's rhythms, techniques, and creative approaches. This allows us to anticipate each other’s moves and ensure no moment is missed—whether it’s your first kiss, your dad’s emotional toast, or a candid laugh on the dance floor.Streamlined Communication
Hiring one company for both services eliminates the hassle of coordinating between multiple vendors. You’ll enjoy a stress-free planning process, knowing every detail is handled by a team that understands your needs and is fully aligned on your wedding-day timeline.A Complete, Cohesive Story
Your wedding day is a story—one that deserves to be told in its entirety. With both photography and videography, I capture every laugh, tear, and fleeting moment from all angles, creating a vivid, comprehensive narrative you can relive for years to come.Cost-Effective Bundling
Investing in a combined photo and video package often means saving on costs compared to booking separate vendors. Plus, with my transparent pricing, there are no hidden fees—just an incredible value for unparalleled coverage.
Comprehensive Packages to Preserve Every Moment
Classic Charm Package
Essential Elegance, Timeless Memories
This package is designed to document the core moments of your wedding day, ensuring all the most meaningful highlights are captured with care and artistry. From heartfelt vows to joyous celebrations, this package offers comprehensive coverage at an incredible value.
What’s Included:
8 Hours of Photography & Videography Coverage
Coverage of key parts of your day, including preparations, ceremony, portraits, and reception highlights.
Photography:
Professional photographer capturing candid and posed moments.
An online gallery featuring 600–800 edited, high-resolution images ready for download.
Videography:
A 3–5 minute cinematic highlight film set to music, showcasing the emotional and joyful moments of your day.
A dedicated film of your ceremony to relive your vows and every detail of this special moment.
Why This Package Saves You More:
Booking this bundle gives you both photography and videography at an exceptional value.
Alone, my starting rate for Photography or Videography is $1,950 each.
With the Classic Charm Package, you save by bundling both services for just $2,950, ensuring cohesive coverage and seamless storytelling.
Investment: $2,950
Looking for something more? Explore additional add-ons below to customize your package and ensure every detail of your day is perfectly preserved.
Deluxe Duo Package
Enhanced Coverage for Your Special Day
For couples who want their love story captured in every heartfelt detail, the Deluxe Duo Package offers extended coverage with a dedicated team. From the early preparations to the grand finale of your reception, this package ensures no moment goes undocumented.
What’s Included:
10 Hours of Photography & Videography Coverage
Comprehensive, start-to-finish coverage, capturing the preparations, ceremony, portraits, reception, and every in-between moment.
Photography:
A lead photographer and second photographer for enhanced creativity and coverage.
An online gallery featuring 800–1,000 edited, high-resolution images ready for download.
Videography:
A lead videographer and second videographer for seamless multi-angle storytelling.
A 4–6 minute cinematic highlight film set to music, telling the story of your day in a beautifully curated format.
A dedicated film of your ceremony to relive every vow and special moment.
A film of your reception speeches, preserving the heartfelt toasts and shared laughter.
A special reception dances film, showcasing your first dance, parent dances, and other memorable moments on the dance floor.
A film dedicated to your first look (if applicable), capturing the emotion and joy of seeing each other for the first time on your big day.
Why This Package Saves You More:
With the Deluxe Duo Package, you’re investing in a full team that works in sync to capture every angle of your day.
Alone, my starting rate for Photography or Videography is $1,950 each.
When bundled together in this package, you save significantly, receiving extended coverage with a team of four (two photographers and two videographers) for just $5,495, ensuring cohesive storytelling and unmatched attention to detail.
Investment: $5,495
Want even more? Explore add-ons like drone footage, extended-length highlight films, and rehearsal dinner coverage to personalize your experience.
Additional Packages
The Essentials
The Essentials: Photography
Duration: 8 Hours of Photography
Inclusions: Online Gallery with 500-700 Images
Price: $1,950
Note: Explore available add-ons further down the page to customize this package.
The Essentials: Videography
Duration: 8 Hours of Videography Coverage
Inclusions: 3-5 Minute Music-Driven Highlight Film, Ceremony Film
Price: $1,950
Note: Explore available add-ons further down the page to customize this package.
Elopement Package
Duration: Ceremony Coverage + 1 Hour Portrait Session + 2 Hours of Reception Coverage
Price: $2,950 + Travel Expenses
Inclusions:
100-400 Images
3-4 Minute Highlight Film
Availability of Photographer as Witness
City Hall Photography Package
Duration: Ceremony Coverage + 1 Hour Portrait Session
Price: $1,000
Inclusions:
Availability of Photographer as Witness
Vow Renewal Photography Package
Duration: Ceremony Coverage + 2 Hours of Reception Coverage
Price: $1,000
Add Ons
Only Available for the Classic Charm Package, Deluxe Duo Package, and The Essentials (Photo or Video) packages.
Additional Hours & Team Members
Second Photographer:
$700 for 8 hours of coverage
$87.50 per additional hour
Second Videographer:
$700 for 8 hours of coverage
$87.50 per additional hour
Lead Photographer or Videographer:
$125 per additional hour beyond the package’s included coverage
Pre-Wedding & Post-Wedding Sessions
Engagement Session (Photographer & Videographer): $800
Engagement Session (Photographer Only): $400
Bachelorette Party Photography Coverage: $600
Rehearsal Dinner Coverage: $600
Anniversary Lifestyle Portrait Session: $600
Maternity Session: $1000
Boudoir Session With Album: $1500
Content Creation
$600
Mobile Clips and Images Taken Throughout The Wedding Day Delivered Within 48 Hours
Physical Products
Albums
Wedding Album: $900
Parent Albums: $500
Backup Devices
USB Thumb Drive With Backups Of Final Images & Films: $300
Photography/Videography Equipment Additions
Drone Photography/Videography $400
35mm Film Photography $400
Additional Films
4-9 Minute Story-Driven Highlight Film $400 (This would swap out with the 3-5 Minute Music-Driven Highlight Film in the Classic Charm Package and add the additional $400 to the package cost)
Full Ceremony Film $600
Reception Speech Film $400
First Dance Film $300
First Look Film $200
A Commitment to Quality and Giving Back
In choosing Richard J Nieves Photography for your special day, you're not just investing in lasting memories; you're also contributing to a greater cause.
I am committed to giving back as much as I receive, which is why 5% of every package sale will be donated to a charity of your choice or to colorectal cancer research in honor of my mother.
This initiative is close to my heart, symbolizing hope and support for others, and adding a deeper purpose to our collaboration.