Videographer Directory
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Montage Video
585 N. Railroad Ave., near Cromwell Ave., Staten Island; 718-979-8431; montagevideoinc.comAward-winning videographer Lauri Batwin will be as involved or invisible as desired-she can coach the wedding party through giddy activities or stick to the sidelines. Her videos are artful without pretense, and she has the rare ability to put her subjects at ease. From $1,500.
Motion Pictures, Inc.
275 Marcus Blvd., Ste. M, Hauppauge, N.Y.; 800-383-2457; motionpicturesinc.comThis team of brothers use their training at NYU Film School to translate wedding footage into a documentary-like video. Between the two of them they have two Emmy awards for producing and editing documentaries, as well as nominations for outstanding cinematography in a documentary. They came up with a lighting concept for Bob Weinstein’s candlelit ceremony that even impressed the most skilled producer in Hollywood. The basic package starts at $6,500.
Open Eye Media
888-800-3526; openeyedocumentary.comUsing documentary film techniques and small cameras, Open Eye Documentary crafts tasteful and personalized wedding videos. The edit can include Super-8-film filter, vintage, and modern styles. Packages (from $4,500 to $7,500) include eight hours of coverage, two shooters, a full edit, and website with a highlight video.
Orange Films
800-859-8797; orangefilmsny.comEdward Zilberman may be new to the wedding-video game, but he’s already attracted athlete and movie-executive clients. His previous work history includes graphic design and art direction (he once designed billboards for Times Square), so he’s a stickler for details like color and typography. From $2,495.
Pennylane Productions
631-486-2881; pennylaneprod.comThis modern, forward-thinking company has won countless industry awards for its work. Known for a candid style, Pennylane produces wedding "films" in lieu of traditional wedding videos. Full productions start at $3,599.
Pureland Weddings
126 10th St., nr. Second Ave., Ste. 204, Park Slope, Brooklyn 718-965-0636; purelandweddings.comEmily Abt and her team bring an impressive documentary-film pedigree (her movie Toe to Toe was at Sundance this year) to her work. They shoot in digital, but brides looking for a retro feel may have their day shot in Super 8 film. An in-house animator offers customized title designs. From $1,800.
Rewind Pictures
212-901-6916; rewindpics.comAdding a personal touch to your wedding day, Rewind Pictures will create a film that documents your love story as told by you, your loved ones, and photographs. Film length varies according to each couples’ preference. From $1,500.
Robert Allen Videojournalist
800-929-0246; robertallenvideo.comAllen captures weddings using the classic techniques of documentary filmmaking. Utilizing both digital video cameras and vintage Super 8 film, he’ll edit footage down to a tight 45-minute movie with both color and black-and-white imagery. Prices start at $3,800.
Seth David Cohen Video
19 W. 21st St., near Fifth Ave., Ste. 903; 212-627-5222, ext. 109; sethdavidcohen.comThis meticulous videographer will get scenes most couples miss. Cohen’s thorough, artfully conducted interviews (visit his website for some hilarious excerpts) will draw out more than "Congratulations" and "Good luck!" Prices range from $2,500 for an unedited version to $5,000 for a complete package.
Tim Alan Studios
205 E. 95th St., nr. Third Ave.; 212-706-8904; weddingfilmsnyc.comTim Alan’s background as a magazine writer and stand-up comedian makes him a story-telling pro, and he prides himself on his ability to catch the small details. His cameramen are also available to shoot in high-definition-for those with flat-screen TVs on their registries. From $2,500.
Tony Arzt Video
203-938-9161; tonyarztvideo.comTONY ARZT Video 203-938-9161; tonyarztvideo.com Tony Arzt is a trailblazing documentary filmmaker who began his career at 20th Century Fox. Several years ago he decided to incorporate social events into his career, and Tony Arzt Video was born. Best known for his "low-key, low-light" wedding films, he shot the nuptials of Rudy Giuliani, Aerin Lauder, and Jerry Seinfeld. Packages start at $5,000.
Valerie Barnes Videography
530F Grand St., nr. Essex St.; 212-475-6254; valeriebarnesvideo.comBarnes gets her best shots when guests don’t know she’s there. Combining Super 8 film with video imagery and appropriate music, she creates "custom-designed pieces" that distill the day’s footage into an intimate 30-minute film. From $4,300
Video Classics Productions
6 W. 20th St., nr. Fifth Ave., eighth fl.; 212-647-8272; 516-349-9500; videoclassics.comCollaborating with photographers from the Salzman & Ashley team, Video Classics has specialized in ceremonies for almost 30 years. Videographers will expertly jazz up the wedding on video by using a soft-lighting method that flatters their subjects and adds nuance to romantically poised scenes. From $1,900.
Video Magic Studios
271 Rte. 46 W., Ste. G201, Fairfield, N.J.; 973-808-7008; videomagicstudios.comVideo Magic’s combination of black-and-white and color film will produce an elegant montage of the wedding, all set to the clients’ chosen soundtrack. Their use of wide, sepia-toned tracking shots evoke a sense of romance and timelessness. From $1,495.
Wedding Video Image
516-935-6053; weddingvideoimage.comThese videographers use a photojournalistic documentary style that begets uniquely candid footage. The team will also incorporate photos and compile them into a video montage. From $1,295.
Wilson Fontaine
646-221-3063; wilsonfontaine.comFontaine has cornered the market on footage that evokes the silent-film era-blurred outer edges, evocative close-ups, flickering black-and-white or subdued color palettes, and artsy handheld effects. From $4,500.
Worker Bee Designs
917-318-7858; workerbeedesigns.comJessica Lysons films weddings with a silent Super 8 camera. She believes that a jumpy, scratchy black-and-white aesthetic heightens a wedding’s element of romance. From $4,000.
From the Winter 2008 New York Wedding Guide