Long Island Videographer
Freelance video production for local businesses, live events, and touring artists across Nassau and Suffolk County.
4K capture, multicam live sound & post-editing
Long Island videographer for local businesses, events, and touring acts
I'm James Ryan Serpico, a freelance videographer, photographer, and editor based on Long Island. I've shot for small businesses, restaurants, live events, and touring musicians and comedians for over 8 years, across Nassau, Suffolk, and NYC.
8+
Years freelance experience
Producing commercial video and touring media for local brands and entertainers since 2016.
Sony a7RV & a7SII
High-res photo & 4K video
Dual-body full-frame kits paired with prime lenses and gimbals for clear results in any lighting.
Fast turnaround
Social-ready reels & cutdowns
Vertical clips, color-graded footage, and master cuts delivered promptly to keep your content on schedule.
What I shoot
Dedicated photo and video production for businesses building momentum and performers on the road.
Who I've worked with
Local clients
Monreale Bread Co, Spilt Milk Bakes, Prime Time Butcher, Fauna After Dark (Rooted Hospitality Group), Ready Roof LI, Egress Pros, and Cuisine Solutions at IRONMAN 70.3 Jones Beach.
Touring and entertainment
Metallica, Jim Breuer, Pete Correale, Jared Freid, and Joe Sib.
Coverage areas across Long Island and NYC
On-location commercial photography, hospitality video, and touring content production wherever you do business.
- Garden City & Mineola
- Rockville Centre & Oceanside
- Long Beach & South Shore
- Manhasset, Roslyn & North Shore
- Farmingdale & Massapequa
- Huntington & Northport
- Babylon, Bay Shore & Patchogue
- Smithtown & Stony Brook
- Riverhead & North Fork Breweries
- The Hamptons & South Fork
- Queens & Brooklyn local brands
- Manhattan commercial shoots
- Comedy clubs & live music venues
- Podcast studios & production spaces
- Westchester & regional transit hubs
Recent work
Tour reels, brand content, and social media work from recent projects.
Fauna After Dark
Videography and photography capturing venue atmosphere and nightlife energy.
The Wedding Band
Live performance and backstage tour documentation capturing high-energy musical sets.
Long Island Pizza Company
Food and brand content for a Long Island pizzeria.
How it works
We start with a quick call about what you need and where it'll be posted. I shoot, edit, and deliver files sized for each platform. Turnaround depends on the project, and we agree on it upfront.
Common questions
How much does a videographer cost on Long Island?
Video shoots are $450 for 2 hours, $750 for a half day (up to 4 hours), and $1,250 for a full day (up to 8 hours). Editing and final deliverables are quoted separately based on the project, starting at $75/hour. Photo + video combined starts at $650 for 2 hours. A Social Content Session is $650 and covers photo and video in one session of up to 2 hours on location. Full rates are on the pricing page.
Do you travel?
Yes. I work across Nassau and Suffolk, and into NYC. There are no travel fees anywhere in Nassau County.
Do you do photography too?
Yes. Many clients book photo and video in the same session.
Do you only work with big clients?
No. Most of my work is with Long Island small businesses.