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Wedding Photography

Wedding Photography

At The FilmKraft, we approach wedding photography the way a director approaches a film. We don't pose you to death or chase generic shot lists — instead, we move quietly through your day, framing the moments that actually matter: your dad's first look, the laughter you didn't notice, the way the light catches just before the first dance. The result is a gallery of editorial portraits and unscripted storytelling that feels timeless, never trendy. Captured on professional full-frame cameras, hand-finished in our signature color palette, and delivered in a private gallery you'll return to for years.

Editorial StyleDocumentary StorytellingFull-Day CoveragePrint RightsSame-Day Sneak PeeksLead Photographer
Cinematic Films

Cinematic Films

A wedding video shouldn't feel like a recording. It should feel like a film — one you'd want to watch again. Our cinematographers shoot in 4K with cinema-grade lenses, capturing live audio from your vows and speeches, sweeping movement through gimbals, and color-graded footage that holds up on the biggest screen in your home. Every film is hand-edited to its own pace and music, ranging from a 90-second cinematic trailer to a 10–12 minute feature. No stiff highlight reels. No autopilot edits. Just real, raw emotion turned into something you'll watch on every anniversary.

4K CinematographyHollywood-Grade ProductionLive AudioColor GradingDrone AerialsCinematic Trailer
Engagement Sessions

Engagement Sessions

The best wedding photos come from couples who feel relaxed with us — and the engagement session is where that trust begins. We'll choose a location that matches your story (a cityscape, a golden-hour meadow, the café where you had your first date), spend 60 to 90 minutes shooting in soft, natural light, and walk you through prompts that feel less like posing and more like a date. You'll leave with a gallery of editorial portraits perfect for save-the-dates, your wedding website, or a frame above the fireplace.

Pre-Wedding ShootSave-the-DatesEditorial PortraitsNatural LightCustom Locations
Bridal Portraits

Bridal Portraits

There's something about a bride alone in her gown — the quiet, the anticipation, the way the fabric moves — that deserves its own session. Our bridal portraits are shot separately from the wedding day, giving you uninterrupted time, perfect light, and the chance to wear your dress without the wedding-day rush. We art-direct each frame like a fashion editorial, working with hair, makeup, and florals to create heirloom portraits worthy of being printed large and passed down.

Solo Bridal SessionFashion EditorialHeirloom PortraitsStudio or OutdoorFine Art Prints
South Asian Weddings

South Asian Weddings

South Asian weddings are some of the most visual celebrations on earth — and they deserve a team that genuinely understands them. We've covered Mehndi nights lit only by candle flame, Baraats that took over entire city blocks, Nikkah ceremonies in three languages, and Receptions that didn't end until sunrise. We know when to step in close, when to step back, and how to honor both the cinematic spectacle and the quiet family rituals that matter most. Multi-day coverage, dual-shooter crews, and edits that respect every tradition.

Multi-Day CoverageDual-Shooter CrewCultural FluencySouth Asian SpecialtyMehndi & SangeetNikkah & Baraat
Destination Weddings

Destination Weddings

Some love stories need a passport. We've packed our cameras for weddings across the East Coast, the Caribbean, Europe, and South Asia — and we'd love to come with you next. Destination weddings call for a different kind of crew: small, fast, calm under pressure, and able to scout a venue we've never seen in a single afternoon. That's us. We arrive a day early, integrate with your planning team, and deliver the same editorial photography and cinematic films that define our work at home — just with a more interesting backdrop.

Worldwide TravelMulti-Day CoverageVenue ScoutingDrone AerialsCompact CrewCustom Itineraries

Cinematic Wedding Films

Wedding Film

A Love Story in DC

Highlight Reel

Maryland Estate Wedding

Wedding Packages

Every package is customizable. Contact us for a personalized quote tailored to your celebration.

Frequently Asked

Most of our couples book us 9 to 14 months in advance, and peak Saturdays in spring and fall typically fill 12+ months out. We only take a limited number of weddings each year to keep the quality of every gallery and film high — so once your venue is locked, reach out. If you're planning something sooner, we still have last-minute availability from time to time, so it's always worth asking.

We're based in Maryland and shoot weddings across the entire DMV area — Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia — at no additional travel cost. Beyond that, we love destination work and have packed our cameras for the East Coast, the Caribbean, Europe, and South Asia. Travel beyond 100 miles of the DMV is quoted on top of your collection, and for international destinations we'll build a custom proposal that includes flights, lodging, and ground travel.

Yes — South Asian weddings are one of our signature specialties. We've covered Mehndi, Sangeet, Nikkah, Baraat, and Reception events across multiple traditions and languages, and we understand the rhythm, the rituals, and the cultural moments that matter most. Our Heirloom collection is specifically designed for multi-day celebrations, with dual-shooter crews and a film for every event.

Absolutely — and it's actually what we do best. Our team was built so photographers and cinematographers work seamlessly side by side, with a single point of contact and one creative vision across both. Our Signature and Heirloom collections include both services together. Booking us for both also means your photos and film share the same color palette and storytelling style, so everything feels like part of one cohesive piece.

Every collection includes hours of coverage, a private online gallery, edited images and/or a cinematic film, and full print release on your photos. The Prelude is built for intimate single-event coverage, The Signature covers a full wedding day with both photo and film, and The Heirloom is our flagship multi-day collection with two shooters per team, drone coverage, and a custom album. You can view the full breakdown on our Wedding Collections page, or reach out for a custom quote.

Photo galleries are delivered within 4 to 6 weeks of your wedding day, and cinematic films are delivered within 8 to 12 weeks depending on the length of the final edit. Heirloom couples receive priority editing, with the full gallery in roughly 6 weeks. For both Signature and Heirloom, we also send a same-day sneak preview within 24 hours of your wedding — a handful of images you can share with family while the day is still fresh.

It depends on the length of your coverage, but expect roughly 60 to 80 fully edited images per hour shot. The Prelude delivers 300+ images, The Signature delivers 600+, and The Heirloom delivers 1,000+ across all events. Every image is hand-edited in our signature editorial style — we don't deliver unculled batches or filler frames. What you receive is what we believe is worth keeping forever.

We don't release raw or unedited files — they're an unfinished version of our work, and the editing is a meaningful part of what makes The FilmKraft style what it is. What you do receive is a complete gallery of editorially finished, high-resolution images with full personal print release, so you can print, share, and use them however you like for life.

We shoot on professional full-frame mirrorless cameras with cinema-grade prime lenses, and we always carry full backup bodies, lenses, lighting, and dual memory card recording on every shoot. Our films are captured in 4K with gimbals, sliders, and on-camera live audio for vows and speeches. Drone work is shot on professional UAVs by licensed operators where permitted.

We require a 30% non-refundable retainer to lock in your date, with the remaining balance due two weeks before your wedding. For multi-day or destination collections, we can split the balance into installments to make budgeting easier. We accept bank transfer, credit card, and Zelle. Your date is officially reserved the moment your retainer and signed contract are in.

Rain doesn't scare us — some of our most cinematic images have come from grey skies and unexpected weather. We come prepared with weatherproof gear and backup plans. If your wedding needs to be rescheduled due to weather, illness, or anything else outside your control, we'll do everything possible to honor your retainer on a new date within 12 months, subject to availability.

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