Russian Orthodox Wedding Photography
Russian
Orthodox Wedding
Photographers.
Russian Orthodox weddings are longer, slower, and heavier than most — the Slavonic chant filling a cathedral dome, the ventsy held high above the couple's heads through the entire service, a hundred candles moving in procession. We've learned its rhythm.
Parishes Served
A few of the places.
- iHoly Ascension Russian Orthodox Cathedral · Sacramento, CA
- iiSt. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church · Portland, OR
- iiiHoly Virgin Cathedral · San Francisco, CA
— and your parish, wherever it is.
Services
Pricing & packages.
In-state pricing. Out-of-state is custom, starting at $6,000.
All Day Weddings
From $4,500Full coverage from getting-ready through reception. Both photographers, eight hours.
- Eight hours · two photographers
- Engagement session included
- Online gallery
- In-state travel included
Ceremony Only
From $1,600For smaller weddings where the ceremony is the focus. We arrive at the narthex and stay through family photos.
- Two hours of coverage
- Two photographers
- Online gallery
- In-state travel included
Engagements & Baptisms
From $500Engagement portraits, baptisms, chrismations. One photographer, one hour.
- One-hour session
- Two outfits / robes
- Online gallery
- In-state travel included
Frequently Asked
About the Russian rite.
Is a Russian Orthodox wedding longer than other Orthodox services?
Often, yes. Where a Greek service might run 45–60 minutes, a Russian one is typically 75–90 minutes, sometimes longer. The Slavonic chant, the Dance of Isaiah around the tetrapod, and the ventsy held aloft the whole time — it's a deliberate, unhurried rite.
Do you travel?
Yes — in-state (Arizona) is our all-day rate; out-of-state is a custom quote starting from $5,000 that covers travel and accommodations.
How long before we see the photos?
Six to ten weeks for the full gallery. A small preview set of 30–50 frames arrives within two weeks.
Contact
Get in touch.
Send your parish, date, and a few sentences about the two of you. We'll write back with availability.
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Telephone
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Serving
Arizona · Nationwide