Arlington Cemetery Photographers and Videographers
Nobody does it better
"I personally understand how important your service is, as I have family and friends buried at Arlington."
One of a kind twin thunderbird missing man flyover. Arlington Media covered this service for the family
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Standard
Honors2
Service starting at
the Administration Building
(Office)
Photo Only: $745
Video Only: $745
Photo/Video: $1,445
Full
Honors3
Service starting at
the Administration Building
(Office)
Photo Only: $795
Video Only: $845
Photo/Video: $1,595
Dependent
Only1
Service starting at
the Administration Building
(Office)
Photo Only: $545
Video Only: $545
Photo/Video: $1,045
Chapel
Service
Service starting at the Chapel,
Continuing on
to Arlington
Photo Only: $845
Video Only: $945
Photo/Video: $1,695
We deliver your service in the following formats:
Photography
We will provide you with more than 200 high-resolution photographs on one of the following:
- Five years Online private photo storage
Private, Secure Online Photos
Photo Add-ons
Arlington Photo Book
Photo albums are 10x8 inches and are available as an add-on starting at $50 for the layout and then $100 for each book.
Photo USBs are available at $60 each. Your USB thumb drives will NOT be copy protected, so you can make your own copies. A copyright transfer is included for photos.
Video
We can provide you with the following:
- Five years Online private video link
Private, Secure Online Video Link
Video Add-ons
Video USB
Video USBs are available at $60 each. Your USB thumb drives will NOT be copy protected, so you can make your own copies.
Members of the Old Guard passing through McClellan Gate
We also offer LIVE, private video live web streaming of services. So those unable to attend are able to watch an Arlington ceremony in real time
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We take the best Arlington Cemetery Photos.
ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY PHOTOGRAPHER
We are honored to offer our professional photography services to families visiting Arlington National Cemetery. As you pay your respects to your loved ones, our team will capture the solemn and meaningful moments of your visit, providing you with a lasting record of your time at this sacred and historic site.
We will provide you with more than 200 high-resolution photographs that capture the solemnity and reverence of the cemetery, as well as the emotions and memories of your visit. These photographs will be captured using the latest Nikon and Canon cameras and lenses, ensuring that every detail is captured in stunning clarity.
You will have the choice of receiving your photographs on a photo USB thumb drive or one year of online photo storage. Both options have their own unique features and benefits, and our team will work with you to determine the best option for your needs. The USB thumb drive we provide is water resistant and has a screw top design to protect your photographs from water damage. It is great for physical backups and for sharing with friends and family, while online storage allows for easy access and sharing from any device.
As part of our service, we will also include a copyright transfer, which gives you the freedom to reproduce and use the photographs as you wish. The USB thumb drive is also not copy-protected, so you can make your own copies and share them as you please.
On average, we shoot 438 photos per service, however, the number of photos captured may vary depending on the unique nature of each visit. We always shoot in RAW and convert your photos to JPEGs for delivery, ensuring that you receive the highest quality images. Additionally, we also have a wide range of photo books in various sizes, which can be added on as an additional option. These photo books are a great way to preserve your memories and make them into a tangible keepsake that can be shared with friends and family for years to come.
It's worth mentioning that as a company, we will be phasing out optical media by 2024, including DVD-ROMs. However, it will still be available as an add-on for $95.00, if requested. We are committed to keeping up with the latest technology and providing our clients with the most up-to-date options for preserving their memories.
We understand that this is a meaningful and emotional time for families and we take great care to capture the solemnity and reverence of the cemetery, as well as the emotions and memories of your visit, in a respectful and dignified manner. Our team is dedicated to providing you with a professional and comprehensive photography experience that you can treasure for a lifetime.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are here to help and support you during this time.
My name is Clifford Crittenden and I'm the owner of Arlington Media. Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one. During this difficult time, we are here to help with the media coverage of your loved one's Arlington service.
Our sole purpose is the capturing and preservation of memories at Arlington National Cemetery, through photos and videos. This is all we do — period. That's why we're the best.
But it is more central than it first may seem apparent. For all we can ever do for our heroes is to remember them and remember what they did — and memories of these military services are transmitted to future generations through your memories and our pictures and videos.
Using long-range lenses allow us to capture private moments without interfering in the solemnity of the service's military rites. Through captivating professional video and photography, we can bring the service to loved ones who couldn't be there, and provide a moving memorial you and your family will cherish for years to come.
So a year from now, or 50 years from now, you and your descendants can hear the playing of Taps or see the fluttering of the flag, or a flyover in tribute to your loved one's service and the memory and the importance of that day will again be in the forefront of your minds and hearts. We have worked with tens of thousands of families. I personally understand how important your service is, as I have family and friends buried at Arlington.
Our job on every service, every day, is to be able to handle whatever happens, no matter how unexpected or unanticipated while still being professional and unobtrusive. We know where to be and when, and more importantly, where not to be.
My team and I look forward to working with you,
Clifford Crittenden
Owner, Arlington Media, Inc.
We take the best Arlington Cemetery Videos
ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY VIDEOGRAPHER
We are proud to offer our HD Video package to families visiting Arlington National Cemetery. As you pay your respects to your loved ones, our team will capture the solemn and meaningful moments of your visit, providing you with a lasting record of your time at this sacred and historic site.
With our HD video package, you will receive your videos on a USB thumb drive and an online private video link. Both options provide the same high-quality broadcast-quality 4K ultra-high-definition video, captured using at least two and up to five professional Sony cameras depending on what the service requires. This ensures that every detail is captured in stunning clarity and exceeds the production requirements of broadcast companies like National Geographic, BBC HD and Discovery HD.
Video packages include at least two and up to five professional broadcast-quality 4K ultra-high-definition Sony cameras, not a handful of GoPros.
The USB thumb drive provides a physical backup and is great for sharing with friends and family, while the online video link allows for easy access and sharing from any device. As part of our service, we also include a copyright transfer, which gives you the freedom to reproduce and use the videos as you wish. The USB thumb drive will not be copy protected, so you can make additional copies yourself.
Additionally, we offer various add-on options to enhance your video package. Our team will work with you to determine the best options for your needs. It's worth mentioning that as a company, we will be phasing out the option of DVD and Blu-ray by 2024, however, it will still be available as an add-on for $95, if requested.
We understand that this is a meaningful and emotional time for families, and we take great care to capture the solemnity and reverence of the cemetery, as well as the emotions and memories of your visit, in a respectful and dignified manner. Our team is dedicated to providing you with a professional and comprehensive video experience that you can treasure for a lifetime.
What our work
means to us
At Arlington Media, we strive to create an experience for our clients that goes beyond simply providing photography and videography services. We are committed to capturing the solemn and meaningful moments of your visit to Arlington National Cemetery, providing you with a lasting record of your time at this sacred and historic site. Our team of creative professionals is equipped with state-of-the-art, purpose-built gear, allowing them to pay extraordinary attention to detail and achieve incredible precision on every service. We specialize in covering services at Arlington National Cemetery, and do not offer services for weddings or corporate events, every aspect of our camera equipment, computer and software technology, and production pipeline is designed specifically for covering services at Arlington, guaranteeing the greatest level of care and respect for your service..
We only work at Arlington Cemetery, we don't do weddings, corporate work, or anything else on the side.
We understand that this is a meaningful and emotional time for families and we take great care to capture the solemnity and reverence of the cemetery, as well as the emotions and memories of your visit, in a respectful and dignified manner. Our goal is to create an experience that exceeds your expectations, ensuring that you have a lasting record of your time at this sacred and historic site.
Answers to your questions about Arlington Media and Arlington National Cemetery
What families say
"You are a professional; not someone who just went out with a camera and pushed record. Thanks again."
J Phillips
See what other families are saying about Arlington Media's coverage of their loved ones services.
A caisson team moving in position outside the Old Post Chapel
Flowers and Arrangements
Why We Don't Bring Flowers To An Arlington Service
We believe your loved one deserves the best in every aspect. Rather than including flowers in our packages—or trying to pick them up ourselves—we refer families to trusted local florists who specialize in memorial arrangements. By doing so, you get the highest level of expertise from both your florist and our photography/video team.
Our focus must remain solely on capturing each moment of your loved one's ceremony with utmost care. Because we often cover multiple services in a single day, stopping to purchase or transport flowers adds an unnecessary layer of complexity and can distract from our core mission: providing the best possible coverage at Arlington National Cemetery.
There are many experienced florists in the area; one we frequently see is:
Arlington Cemetery Florist
(703) 527-7110 | arlingtoncemeteryflorist.com
Conveniently located next to the cemetery, they can have roses, wreaths, or sprays ready and waiting for you at the gravesite.
By entrusting floral arrangements to dedicated professionals, you ensure a seamless, dignified tribute to your loved one—while we focus on preserving those memories for generations to come.
Second Generation Arlington Photographer
My great-grandfather – Edwin Andress (1889-1987) – influenced me to become a photographer. As a young man, he served in WWI as a chaplain and was wounded in France and was awarded the Purple Heart. He then served as a US Army military-photographer during WWII and Korea. He later had a camera shop in the Ft. Washington area of Maryland. My mother, who gave me my first camera, recalls going to Arlington National Cemetery with him when she was little, where he would take pictures. I, too, was fascinated with his tremendous photo albums as a child.
Everyday, we do what it takes for those who served.
He died when I was 18, and upon holding one of his cameras in my hands, I knew I would become a photographer.
My great-grandfather Edwin (1889-1987) and a chubby me in 1970.
Three of the four F-15E's performing a missing man flyover for the Watkins/Das Service on August 29, 2003. The first service I covered at Arlington.
In 1987, I began working as a cameraman's assistant for a small TV news company on Capitol Hill, and eventually opened their Moscow Bureau as chief photographer a few years later. Over the next 15 years, I covered and produced news from every continent – including from the South Pole – working for national and international broadcast outlets like CBS News, NBC News, the BBC, and many more. Winning three Emmys® (regional and national) and a Peabody® award.
I've covered events in the U.S. from the 1988 presidential campaign to the riots in Miami to conflicts around the globe, including the invasion of Panama, the fall of the Soviet Union, Desert Storm and Kosovo. After September 11, I covered the aftermath and military response, and subsequently traveled to the Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and Indonesia, often embedding with U.S. troops.
It was the second Persian Gulf war in 2003 that brought me back to Arlington. That March, I covered the K.I.A. crash of two US Air Force pilots in North Iraq. Being part of that Arlington service in Section 60 that August, I knew I would continue my great-grandfather's Arlington legacy.
Since then, my company's sole focus has been covering services at Arlington. I have family, friends and colleagues buried at Arlington, I know the importance of every aspect of every service. That's why everyday, we do what it takes for those who served.
This is all we do.
US Navy Full Honor Service's c.1938
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Editing
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