Wedding Videographer on Long Island: Cost & Guide
You've locked a Long Island venue — maybe a North Fork winery, a Hamptons beach, or a Gold Coast estate — and now you're comparing crews. Finding a wedding videographer on Long Island who shoots clean footage, edits fast, and gives you a straight price shouldn't feel like guesswork, but most quotes leave you unsure what you're actually paying for.
This guide breaks down what wedding video on Long Island really costs, how to choose a crew you can trust, which venue types film best, and how drone footage fits in. SHMONG TV is a Brooklyn-based production company that serves Long Island, and we'll be clear about how we price and deliver so you can compare us against anyone.
What Long Island wedding video costs
Wedding video pricing on Long Island tracks closely with the rest of the metro area. Typical NYC rates for wedding coverage run from a few thousand dollars for a single-shooter, ceremony-and-highlights package up to five figures for multi-camera, full-day coverage with a same-week teaser, a long-form film, and drone. What moves the number is usually hours on site, number of shooters, drone, and how fast you need the edit.
SHMONG doesn't publish a rate card, because no two weddings are the same. We quote per project: tell us your date, venue, guest count, and what you want delivered, and you'll get a written quote within 24 hours (usually the same day). A few things are fixed no matter the package:
- $1,000 minimum booking and a 2-hour minimum on site.
- All raw footage included at no extra charge — you keep everything we film.
- 2 rounds of revisions on your edit.
- A 50% deposit locks your date; it's non-refundable if you cancel, and fully refunded if we cancel or make an error.
Beware quotes that hide travel fees, raw-footage upcharges, or per-song licensing surprises. Ask for the full number in writing.
How to choose a wedding videographer on Long Island
Price matters, but a wedding is a one-take event — there's no reshoot. Weigh these before you sign:
- Full films, not just reels. A 60-second highlight can hide weak coverage. Ask to see a complete wedding film, start to finish, so you can judge audio, pacing, and how they handle the ceremony and toasts.
- Real audio capture. Vows and speeches make the film. Confirm they use wireless lav mics on the officiant and at the podium, not just on-camera sound.
- A crew that has shot 500+ weddings. Experience shows in how quietly a team moves and how they anticipate moments. SHMONG has delivered 4,500+ projects, including 500+ weddings, and holds a 4.9★ average across 170+ Google reviews.
- Clear deliverables and turnaround in writing. Vague timelines are the most common complaint. Get the runtime, formats, and delivery dates on paper.
- Travel coverage to your venue. We're based in DUMBO, Brooklyn, and serve all of Long Island, so confirm the East End or the South Shore is included, not billed as an extra.
Meet the person who will actually be behind the camera, and make sure communication is fast before the wedding — it predicts how the edit will go.
Vineyard, beach and estate venues
Long Island gives you three very different looks, and each one changes how we shoot. Planning the film around your venue type gets you a better result.
- North Fork wineries. Rows of vines, golden-hour light, and open sky make these venues cinematic — and ideal for drone. We plan ceremony timing around the sun and use gimbals for smooth moves through the rows.
- Beaches and waterfront (South Shore & the Hamptons). Wide open light is beautiful but harsh at midday, and wind is the enemy of clean audio. We bring pro lighting for shade and reception rooms and rely on wireless lavs so vows survive the breeze.
- Gold Coast estates and mansions. Grand interiors, staircases, and manicured grounds reward multi-camera coverage and controlled lighting. These venues film like a movie set when you have the right gear.
SHMONG shoots on 4K cinema cameras (RED and Sony FX), with gimbals, pro lighting, and wireless audio on every job. Tell us your venue when you request a quote and we'll suggest coverage that fits the space and the light.
Adding drone to your wedding film
Aerial footage is what makes a Long Island wedding film feel like a destination film — a vineyard from above, the shoreline behind your first dance, the full estate in one sweeping shot. Drone videography on Long Island is one of the most popular add-ons we get asked about.
A few practical notes so there are no surprises:
- We fly DJI drones with FAA-licensed (Part 107) pilots — this isn't a hobby operation, and it matters for insurance and airspace.
- Long Island has controlled airspace near airports (Islip/MacArthur and the JFK approach on the west end). A licensed pilot handles the authorizations; some spots simply can't be flown, and we'll tell you honestly which is which.
- Weather calls it. High wind or rain grounds the drone for safety, so we always plan ground coverage that stands on its own.
Drone pairs naturally with open venues — wineries, beaches, and estate grounds. If you want it in your film, mention it up front so we can scope the flight and include it in your written quote. Learn more on our drone page.
Deliverables and timelines
The most common regret couples share is waiting months for a wedding film. SHMONG moves fast and puts every date in writing before you book. Here's the standard turnaround:
| Deliverable | Timeline |
|---|---|
| All raw footage | 24–48 hours after the wedding |
| Finished edit(s) | 5–7 business days |
| Rush delivery | 48-hour option available |
| Revisions | 2 rounds included |
Every wedding includes all of your raw footage at no charge — so even before your film is edited, you have everything we captured. Your edited package can include a highlight film, a longer feature edit of the ceremony and speeches, and vertical social cut-downs for sharing. Tell us which formats you want and we'll list them, with runtimes and delivery dates, in your quote. See finished work on our portfolio.
“I had an amazing experience from the very first consultation. Their attention to detail and ability to tell a story through film is unmatched.”
— Luke Marseille, Google review
Booking SHMONG for a Long Island wedding
SHMONG TV has been producing video since 2003, out of a studio at 68 Jay St in DUMBO, Brooklyn. We serve all of Long Island alongside the five boroughs, Westchester, and northern New Jersey — so your venue on the North Fork, the South Shore, or the Gold Coast is on our regular map, not a special trip.
Booking is simple:
- Send us your date, venue, guest count, and what you want filmed and delivered.
- We reply with a written quote within 24 hours, usually the same day.
- A 50% deposit locks your date. All raw footage and 2 rounds of revisions are included.
You can email contact@shmong.tv or use the form on our contact page. For coverage details and more examples, see our wedding page and our Long Island video production page. We don't promise availability, so the sooner you reach out with your date, the better your odds of locking it.
Planning a shoot in New York?
Tell us the date, the location and what you need delivered. You'll get a written quote within 24 hours — usually the same day. All raw footage is included with every production.
Get a free quoteFrequently asked questions
How much does a wedding videographer cost on Long Island?
Typical NYC rates range from a few thousand dollars for single-shooter, highlights-focused coverage up to five figures for full-day multi-camera films with drone and fast turnaround. SHMONG quotes per project with a $1,000 minimum and gives you a written quote within 24 hours.
Does SHMONG travel to Long Island for weddings?
Yes. We're based in DUMBO, Brooklyn, and regularly serve all of Long Island, including the North Fork, the Hamptons, and the Nassau County Gold Coast. Send your venue with your quote request and we'll confirm coverage — travel to Long Island isn't billed as a special trip.
Do you include drone footage in wedding films?
We can. We fly DJI drones with FAA-licensed Part 107 pilots and plan flights around airspace and weather. Drone works best at open venues like wineries, beaches, and estates — mention it when you request a quote so we can scope it in.
How fast will we get our wedding video?
You'll receive all raw footage within 24–48 hours and finished edits in 5–7 business days. A 48-hour rush option is available, and every edit includes two rounds of revisions.
Do we get the raw footage?
Yes — all raw footage is included at no extra charge on every wedding, so you keep everything we film in addition to your edited film.
How do we lock in our wedding date?
A 50% deposit reserves your date. It's non-refundable if you cancel, and fully refunded if SHMONG cancels or makes an error. We don't promise availability, so reach out early with your date.