Collections Designed for Your Wedding Story
At Richard J Nieves Photography, I’ve carefully curated collections that bring together premium photography and videography services for couples who want their wedding memories preserved with artistry and intention. Each collection is more than just coverage — it’s a complete storytelling experience designed to fit the unique flow of your day.
Why a Collection-Based Approach?
A Seamless Experience
By offering both photography and videography under one roof, your imagery and films are created in perfect harmony. Every frame — whether still or moving — complements the other, ensuring your love story is told with consistency and care.
Crafted for Connection
Each collection is built to provide more than documentation; it’s designed to capture the feeling of your day, from quiet in-between moments to the unforgettable celebrations.
Streamlined & Stress-Free
With one team managing it all, communication is effortless, your timeline is cohesive, and nothing is left to chance.
A Complete Legacy
Your wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and your collection ensures you’ll relive it in full — the laughter, the tears, and the beauty of every fleeting moment.
Investment
For a traditional wedding day — including prep, ceremony, and reception — collections begin at $2,600 for 8 hours of coverage.
Explore the collections below and find the one that feels right for your wedding day. When you’re ready, fill out the contact form below to check availability and reserve your date.
The Essentials
Essentials: Photography
$2600
Focused coverage for couples who only need photography.
An experienced photographer documents your day in an honest, unobtrusive style, delivering a curated gallery of high-resolution images ready for sharing, printing, and cherishing.
What’s Included:
8 hours of photography coverage
Lead photographer
600–800 edited, high-resolution images in an online gallery
Essentials: Videography
$2600
The emotion of your day, brought to life in motion.
A cinematic highlight film and full ceremony video capture the laughter, tears, and small details you’ll want to remember. Music-driven storytelling gives you a film you’ll watch for years to come.
What’s Included:
8 hours of videography coverage
Lead videographer
3–5 minute cinematic highlight film (music-driven)
Ceremony film
The Legacy Collection
$7200
Your full story, beautifully preserved from beginning to end.
From the quiet anticipation of getting ready to the joy of the last dance — and even the night before — The Legacy Collection captures it all. With two photographers and two videographers, every angle and emotion is covered, starting with two hours of rehearsal dinner coverage. Your story is told through stunning images and a cinematic highlight film with dialogue woven in, bringing your vows, laughter, and toasts back to life for years to come.
What’s Included:
Engagement session with photo and video coverage
2 hours of rehearsal dinner coverage (photo + video)
10 hours of wedding day coverage
Lead photographer + second photographer
Lead videographer + second videographer
800–1,000 edited, high-resolution images in an online gallery
7–9 minute cinematic highlight film with music and dialogue
Ceremony film
Reception speeches film
Special reception dances film
Optional complimentary first look film (if applicable)
If you’re not having a first look, this inclusion simply won’t be needed — no substitutions or price changes apply.
The Keepsake Collection
$3950
The essential coverage with a focus on the moments that matter most.
Perfect for couples who want a strong balance of photography and videography without full-day coverage. From preparations through key reception moments, you’ll receive heartfelt imagery and a cinematic highlight film set entirely to music for a beautifully flowing, emotional watch.
What’s Included:
Engagement session with photo coverage
8 hours of continuous coverage
Lead photographer
Lead videographer
600–800 edited, high-resolution images in an online gallery
3–5 minute cinematic highlight film (music only, no dialogue)
Ceremony film
The Heirloom Film Experience
$6,500
Wedding coverage, captured entirely on film.
From the warm tones of Portra to the character of whatever new film stocks I’m testing, your day will be documented with a timeless, tactile quality that digital can’t replicate. I will also incorporate instant film such as Polaroids or Fuji Instax for candid, in-the-moment keepsakes — all presented in a physical album just for your instant images.
I typically go through 20–40+ rolls of film over the course of your wedding day. Because film can be unpredictable, I can’t guarantee an exact number of final images — instead, you’ll receive as many keepers as I can deliver without any artificial cap. Every image you receive will be thoughtfully curated and professionally scanned for your gallery.
You’ll also receive your developed negatives in an archival sleeve, preserving them for decades. With 10 hours of coverage, two photographers, and the unmistakable depth of film, this is an experience for couples who want their wedding to be an heirloom from the very start.
What’s Included:
10 hours of wedding day coverage on 35mm and medium format film
Lead photographer + second photographer
Primarily Kodak Portra film stocks, with additional film stocks as available or for testing
Instant film (Polaroid or Fuji Instax) for candid keepsakes
Physical album for instant film images
20–40+ rolls of film typically used throughout the day
No cap on delivered images — you’ll receive as many keepers as possible
Archival sleeve with all physical negatives for your personal archive
The Intimate Journey
$3950
For celebrations that are small in scale but big in heart.
Whether it’s a mountaintop elopement or a cozy gathering, The Intimate Journey focuses on the moments and people that matter most. Ceremony coverage, portraits, and a short reception window come together to tell your love story simply and beautifully, paired with a 3–5 minute highlight film that weaves in both music and dialogue.
What’s Included:
Ceremony coverage + 2-hour portrait session + 2 hours reception coverage
Lead photographer + lead videographer
100–400 edited, high-resolution images in an online gallery
3–5 minute cinematic highlight film with music and dialogue
Photographer available as witness (if needed)
Travel within the United States is included. Additional fees apply for events outside the U.S.
The First Chapter Collection
$1,250
For couples who want the very beginning of their story preserved.
Designed for ceremony-only coverage plus a handful of portraits, The First Chapter Collection is perfect for intimate weddings, church ceremonies, or courthouse vows. Short, meaningful coverage for the moments that matter most.
What’s Included:
Ceremony coverage + 1-hour portrait session
Lead photographer
100–200 edited, high-resolution images in an online gallery
Photographer available as witness (if needed)
Wedding Albums
Starting at $900
There’s something different about holding your wedding day in your hands.
Digital galleries are great, but sitting down and flipping through your album is something else entirely. The weight of it. The texture of the linen cover. The way the pages lay flat so your images flow seamlessly across the spread. It turns your photos into something you can feel—something permanent.
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Each album includes:
10 custom-designed spreads (20 pages) with the option to add more
Lay-flat pages printed on archival, fingerprint-resistant photo paper
A linen cover with your names and wedding date embossed
A matching clamshell case that makes unboxing feel like part of the experience
The standard size offered is 10×10 inches, with 8×8 and 12×12 available by request.
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Imagine this: it’s a quiet evening. You finally sit down together, untie the ribbon, and lift the lid of your album’s linen box. Your names are pressed into the cover, and inside is your wedding day—every moment thoughtfully laid out, ready to be relived. It's not just a book. It's your story, told the way it deserves to be remembered.
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Ready to Add an Album?
If you’d like to include a wedding album with your package, just mention it when filling out my contact form. I’ll walk you through the design process and we’ll create something meaningful together.
Want to explore more options?
View the full QTAlbums Product Catalog
or browse fabric swatches to preview the linen cover materials available.
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Add Ons
Engagement Sessions
Celebrate your engagement with a dedicated session to capture your love story before the wedding day.
Photography Only – $500
2-hour session with 40–60 edited images. Multiple locations. Includes the use of film.Photo + Video – $950
2-hour session with 40–60 edited images plus a 1–2 minute highlight video showcasing your session.Multiple locations. Includes the use of film.
Extra Hours of Coverage
For when your story needs just a little more time.
Extend your photography or videography coverage by the hour to ensure every moment is captured without rushing.
Rates:
$125 per principal photographer / videographer (photographer or videographer)
$87.50 per second photographer / videographer
Film Photography Add-On
$2,000
Add the depth and character of film photography to your wedding coverage. This includes shooting on Kodak Portra and other film stocks, plus professional development and high-resolution scans.
Additional Films
Rehearsal Dinner Film
$800
A dedicated video capturing toasts, laughter, and moments shared before the wedding day.
Reception Speeches Film
$600
A film preserving every heartfelt toast and shared laugh from your reception speeches.
Reception Dances Film
$500
From your first dance to parent dances and other special moments on the dance floor.
First Look Film
$500
A short film capturing the emotion and joy of seeing each other for the first time.
Rehearsal Dinner Coverage
$800
2 hours of photography and/or videography coverage to document the toasts, laughter, and candid moments before your big day.
Bridal Shower Coverage
$800
2 hours of coverage to capture the love, details, and joyful anticipation of your celebration.
Content Creation Add-On
$800
Available exclusively with The Essentials: Photography.
Receive same-day, phone-ready photo and video snippets for immediate sharing on social media — while still receiving your full professional gallery later.
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.