Elena R.
"The absolute standard for luxury event experiences in the NJ/NYC area."
My heart has always lived behind a lens. Ember & Tides Studio was born from my obsession with documenting life as it feels, not just as it happens. My mission is to bring that documentary-style passion to your celebrations, creating cinematic memories that feel as real as the moment they were taken.
The heart behind ember and tides
The Slate
Investment
Starts at $600 · 3 Hours of Active Coverage
Hardware & Look
Slim Salsa 2 Digital Hub. Clean, vibrant digital color profile. Strictly prop-free and digital-only.
What's Included
Professional attendant, digital overlay template, instant Text, QR, AirDrop & Email sharing, and a 6-month online gallery.
Tides
glam edit
Investment
Starts at $950 · 3 Hours of Active Coverage
Hardware & Look
High-Res DSLR Optics & Studio Strobe.
Signature B&W Glam Filter (Kardashian skin-smoothing)
What's Included
Unlimited 4x6 premium prints, Premium white 8x8 backdrop, professional attendant, personalized template, and a 6-month online gallery.
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Classic Pro Edit
Investment
Starts at $950 · 3 Hours of Active Coverage
Hardware & Look
High-Res DSLR Optics & Studio Strobe.
Vibrant, true-to-life full-color optimization.
What's Included
Unlimited 2x6 or 4x6 premium prints, Choice of classic 8x8 backdrop, Professional attendant, Personalized template, and a 6-month online gallery.
The Ember & Tides Experience
Investment
Starts at $1,900 · 4 Hours of Active Coverage
Hardware & Look
Premium dual-operator DSLR setup with our signature warm, grainy 35mm Heritage Edit.
What's Included
Unlimited Archival Polaroid-style layouts on DNP Luxury Matte Media,Premium Textured Velvet or Minimalist 8x8 backdrop, Priority 24-hr gallery delivery, 1-year hosting, custom vintage monogram.
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My mission is to bring that same documentary-style passion to your celebrations, creating cinematic memories that feel as real as the moment they were taken.
The art of the keepsake
Submit our mobile inquiry form with your date, location, and preferred experience tier.
Select Your Vibe
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We’ll reach out to design your custom template, map your timeline, and officially secure your spot on our schedule.
Lock Your Date
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We arrive 60 to 90 minutes early on party day to build an immaculate studio setup while you focus entirely on celebrating.
Relax & Enjoy
“The B&W Glam filter made everyone look absolutely flawless. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about the red-carpet quality prints, and the entire setup matched our venue’s aesthetic perfectly. Five stars!”
"Five stars!"
- Amanda & Marcus V.
“We booked the flagship experience and it was worth every single penny. The hand-assembled photo keychains were a massive hit, and having the 90s camcorder video highlight ready to post the very next morning was incredible.”
"worth every single penny."
- Julianne K.
“Sleek, minimalist, and fast. The instant AirDrop and text sharing kept the energy high and our guests on the dance floor all night. The team at Ember & Tides runs a class-act operation.”
"a class-act operation."
- Christian T.
Ember & Tides Cinema | Coming Autumn 2026
Documenting legacies through an intentional, cinematic lens. We are quietly shifting behind the camera to develop a high-fidelity, documentary-style wedding and event cinematography suite. No scripted posing, just raw, unfiltered human emotion captured on textured digital film.
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The Legacy Keychain Station
Add to Slate or Tides for $450
Includes unlimited on-site assembled acrylic keychains and a second technician.
our Experience Add-ons
The Deluxe Floral Backdrop
A lush, 8x8 custom silk floral installation optimized for studio flash.
The Curated Prop Collection
Premium matte PVC signs and retro frames in a minimalist display crate.
Extended Coverage
Slate $110/hr | Tides $130/hr | Ember & Tides $200/hr
Add to Slate or Tides Glam for $100
Starts at $350+
Amanda & Marcus V.
"Our guests couldn’t stop talking about the red-carpet quality prints."
Frequently Asked Questions
It comes down to your event's vibe and hardware. The Slate uses our ultra-slim, digital-only hub, perfect for fast social sharing, GIFs, and keeping guests on the dance floor. The Tides and The Ember use premium studio setups with high-resolution DSLR optics, studio-grade strobe lighting, and physical printing for unmatched, professional portrait quality.
Not at all! We use state-of-the-art DNP dye-sublimation printers. The premium matte finish is achieved directly through the printer's advanced thermal firmware, so you get that ultra-luxurious, glare-free, museum-quality finish from the same high-fidelity media rolls.
Instead of waiting weeks for your media, our team shoots and edits a high-energy vertical highlight reel during your event. It's styled with a nostalgic, low-fi 90s camcorder aesthetic, complete with vintage timestamps, and delivered within 24–48 hours so you can post it to Reels while your party is still trending.
We believe in clean, high-end aesthetics. The Slate and The Tides (Glam Edit) are completely prop-free for a timeless, editorial look. The Tides (Classic Pro) includes a curated collection of premium modern props. Standard backdrops are included based on your tier, and any package can upgrade to our Deluxe Floral Backdrop.
Yes! We regularly commute throughout the entire NJ and NYC metro area for professional media assignments. Standard travel within our core radius is fully included in your package investment. For venues further out, just drop your location into our inquiry form and we'll provide a transparent travel quote.
Head over to our Inquiry Form, select your preferred experience tier, and submit your details. We'll reach out to confirm availability, map out your custom template design, and secure your date on our master schedule with a signed agreement and retainer.
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Get in Touch
Ember & Tides is available 24 hours, 7 days a week for scheduled events and assignments.
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