Ramona Parrotta Photography

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Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $2,000

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $800

About Ramona Parrotta Photography

Ramona Parrotta

Documentary Film Photographer

I’m a documentary film photographer and filmmaker based in New York working with medium format and 35mm. I shoot exclusively analog still photography because I love the intentionality that film demands. I’ve been shooting for 16 years and had clients along the way, but now that I’m finishing grad school, I have the time to focus on my photography business. I shoot traditional and alternative weddings, love ceremonies, courthouse weddings, elopements, and parties! I’m currently building my photography business, which allows me to offer competitive rates while bringing 15 years of experience. I’m currently based in NYC and spend my summers in the Adirondacks. I often travel for work and am available for shoots locally or out of town.

I believe there is something about analog photography that you simply can’t replicate with digital. Film forces me to be present and interact with the people I photograph, and recognize what Henri Cartier-Bresson called “the decisive moment.” There is a feeling when I press the shutter and know I’ve just captured something special. I am a narrative filmmaker and approach still photography as a storyteller.

Services

Services

  • Bride-only session
  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Image editing
  • Printing rights

Photo formats

  • Film

Deliverables

  • Digital files
  • Digital rights
  • Online gallery

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While I have experience shooting digital motion picture cameras for film and music videos, I choose to shoot still photography on film. I love the intentionality that film demands: every frame is carefully considered and composed.
Film is magic. I only shoot film because I believe there is something about analog photography that you simply can’t replicate with digital. Film forces me to be present and interact with the people I photograph, and recognize what Henri Cartier-Bresson called “the decisive moment.” There is a feeling when I press the shutter and know I’ve just captured something special.
I’m currently based in NYC and spend a portion of the year in Athens, Greece and the Adirondacks. I’m available for shoots locally, across the continent, and abroad.
Film, processing, and scanning are billed separately from my photography fee. I pass these costs directly on to you at the lab/retail price. Before your shoot, we'll determine approximately how much film we'll need based on the length and needs of your session.
I’m currently building my photography business, which allows me to offer competitive rates while bringing 15 years of experience shooting analog photography.
This depends on the length and needs of your shoot, as well as your film stock budget. Before the shoot, we'll discuss your priorities and determine a film budget that makes sense for the project.
You will receive your edited film scans as high-quality digital files via a downloadable link.
This depends on the length of your shoot and how many hours I cover. Film photography is all about being present and intentional. I prioritize quality over quantity. I’m not trying to create as many photographs as possible, but to make each frame count and deliver a collection that feels meaningful; a true relic of the event.
Scans come in different sizes. We will work together to decide the quality of scans that best fits your needs.
I typically ship film to the lab within 1–2 business days after your shoot. Once the film is processed and scanned, I personally handle the editing and post-production of every gallery. Turnaround time depends on the scope of the project. For weddings, you can expect your final gallery within 8-10 weeks. For smaller projects, delivery is typically 4-6 weeks. If you need a rush turnaround, expedited processing may be available for an additional fee.
Once your film has been processed, I can ship the original negatives to you, or I can safely archive them.
I don't currently produce darkroom prints in-house, but I work with and can recommend excellent darkroom printers. I can also have your images professionally printed from the digital scans.

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