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Do I need an Arabic-speaking wedding photographer?

If your wedding has a zaffe, dabke, Arabic music or elders who speak mostly Arabic, an Arabic-speaking team is the safer choice: they recognise the moments that matter before they happen and can direct family photos in the language your family uses. Herkel Production works in Arabic and English, from Dearborn, with packages from $2,500.

What changes when the team speaks Arabic

They know the order of the night — the zaffe entrance, the dabke circles, the cake and the family dances — and are in position before each one starts.
They can call family groups for photos in Arabic, which keeps the formal photos fast and calm.
They understand what parents and grandparents expect to see in the film.
Planning calls and WhatsApp messages can happen in whichever language you prefer.

When a non-Arabic-speaking photographer can work

Small, mostly English-speaking weddings with few traditional moments.

Teams that have filmed many Arab weddings and follow a detailed timeline you prepare.

How Herkel Production works

Bilingual Arabic–English team based in Dearborn, Michigan.
Every package: 4 cameras (2 photo, 2 video), unlimited photos and full video coverage.
Packages from $2,500 to $5,196 for a single event.