One Take
$1,900 starting
For couples who want the essentials handled beautifully, without a full production.
- 2 hours of coverage, two NYC location
- Location & permit guidance
- 40+ edited frames, private gallery
New York City Elopement Films
Your love story, shot frame by frame across New York City.
A cinematic elopement experience for couples who want the drama of the city and none of the noise of a big wedding.
The Philosophy
Weddings can wait. Your story can't.
After five hundred weddings, we learned the best days aren't the ones trying to be everything. An elopement is a love story, not a production — two people, one skyline, and a photographer who knows how to find the light in the middle of Fifth Avenue traffic.
Frame by Frame USA exists for couples who want that story told with real direction, not a checklist.
— Ilir Berisha, Frame by Frame USA
New York Public Library
The Experience
Every frame is directed — nothing is left to chance.
01
The city becomes your set.
From the marble stairwells of the New York Public Library to the gilded arcades of Central Park, every location is scouted for light and architecture — the same care as scouting a film set, not a photo op.
02
Nothing about the day is rushed.
No seating charts, no seventeen photos of centerpieces. Just the two of you, directed gently through a handful of unforgettable frames, with time to actually be there.
03
New York doesn't pause for anyone.
We don't ask the city to slow down — we shoot inside its motion. Buses, crosswalks, and a thousand strangers become the extras in your two-person film.
Where We Shoot
A handful of the city's most cinematic backdrops.
Every location is scouted for light, architecture, and privacy — the same diligence as scouting a film set. These are three favorites; your day can be built around any corner of the city.
New York Public Library
Bethesda Terrace
The Arcade
“Shot frame by frame — never staged, never rushed.”
Packages
Three ways to tell your story. All fully customizable.
The Feature
$3,900 starting
The signature Frame by Frame elopement — full coverage, multiple scenes, one continuous story.
- Half-day coverage, up to 4 locations
- Custom timeline & permit handling
- 90+ edited frames + engagement credit
- Priority scheduling
The Director's Cut
$6,500 starting
A full-day production for couples who want the entire city written into their day.
- Full-day coverage, multiple locations
- Cinematic teaser reel + full gallery
- Wardrobe change & styling support
- Second shooter available on request
Sample starting rates shown above — final pricing is tailored to your date, city, and vision. Reach out for a custom quote.
Let's Talk
Let's write your scene.
Tell us your date, your city, and the story you want told. We'll handle the rest — frame by frame. We typically respond within 24 hours.