Wedding Films That Let You Relive Your Day


Your wedding film should make you feel like you’re right back in that moment with the people you were surrounded with. My approach to wedding cinematography focuses on storytelling and authenticity.

When you hit play, you’re experiencing the laughs, happy tears, and love all over again. All of my films are crafted with meticulous care as I only take on around 20 weddings a year so that all of my couples receive the attention they deserve.

Our "Signature" Wedding Film

Bride in a long lace gown and veil watches groom pop champagne beside a mountain lake with rocky peaks and evergreen forest.

Megan & Sawyer | Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center

 

Bride in a white gown and groom hold hands while walking through golden sagebrush grassland with rolling hills and a bright cloudy sky.

Ashlynn & Arpit | Montvale Event Center

 

 

Bride in white sunglasses and a flowing veil billowing in the wind, standing near the water with a ferry and forested island behind her.

Ross & Scotty | Farmhouse on Greenbluff

 

 

Newlywed couple embracing in front of a rugged mountain peak with an autumn forest below, the bride's white veil flowing behind her.

Danika & Dillon | Trezzi Farms

 

 

A romantic couple in wedding attire dances and embraces on a misty lakeside beach at sunset.

Sabina & Maksim | Belle Gardens

 

We believe your wedding film is far more than a service: it's a generational heirloom, a tangible legacy that your family will return to for decades. Every collection we offer includes one of our signature films, each meticulously crafted to capture the authentic narrative of your day, paired with comprehensive full-day coverage that honors every meaningful moment from start to finish. We reject the notion that couples should compromise on what they celebrate; your vision deserves to be fully realized without arbitrary limitations. This is our commitment: complete creative freedom, timeless storytelling, and a film your grandchildren will treasure.

Two people walk along a wooden boardwalk trail through an evergreen forest in the mountains.

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A couple in wedding attire walks hand in hand during a golden sunset on a scenic hilltop overlook.
Testimonials

“Johnathon is incredibly accommodating, professional, and talented! We could not believe the amazing video he created for us. He perfectly captured the beauty of the day, our personalities, and our love for one another. We will cherish our video for the rest of our lives!”



Marie & Vlad

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A romantic outdoor wedding ceremony in a lush garden setting with wooden posts and flowing fabric decor.
Testimonials

“Wonderful videographer who delivered exactly what we discussed in our interview! He is very accommodating and was willing to go with the flow, also reached out months after when we lost our footage of speeches, and he was able to send the raw footage.”



Sarah & Obenson

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A joyful candid moment at a wedding celebration with guests laughing and embracing in natural outdoor lighting.
Testimonials

“Professional, Nice, easy to work with, and a great guy, and the photos turned out amazing!”



Bella & Mason

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Real moments. Calm support. Timeless memories.


Planning a wedding can feel overwhelming. My role is to lift that weight, not add to it. I’m here so you can stay present, enjoy every detail, and walk away with photos and films that feel exactly like the day you lived. Whether your celebration is a backyard gathering in Seattle, a garden ceremony in Spokane, or a full‑day affair that moves between venues, I make sure photography and videography fit seamlessly into your schedule: no endless posing, no staged scenes, just honest, heartfelt moments.

"JoVan Films came through for us in the final hour of wedding planning. It was decided early on that we would have no videographer, but as we got closer to the date (1 week away) we decided that a film might be a nice memento to have. In less than a week we had a plan, and the juice was 100% worth the squeeze. The shooter was amazing, very professional, and really knew his stuff. The video we received back was well beyond our expectations. The shots were stunning, clean, and high quality. The musical ques, and editing were incredible. My wife and I couldn't be any happier. The chaos of the day tends to cloud your memory, but this video is crystal clear, and a great reminder of everything that we felt that day. JoVan Films truly captured the essence of our special day. I would recommend them to anyone interested in videographer needs."


Leah & Jake
Sunset wedding portrait captured against a scenic hillside backdrop.
Bride in a flowing white gown and groom in a brown suit hold hands on a golden hillside at sunset during their outdoor wedding photoshoot.
Groomsmen in dark suits cheer as a champagne bottle sprays while the bride and bridesmaids celebrate outdoors in a vineyard.
Groom in a gray suit and white shirt wearing a rustic boutonniere of dried wheat, greenery and white flowers.
Smiling groom in a black tuxedo and bow tie adjusts his cuff while standing outdoors in a sunlit park surrounded by tall evergreen trees.
A woman with light hair rests her head on a man's shoulder in a warm embrace beside framed paintings and a mirror.
Bride in a red embroidered dupatta and groom in a cream sherwani and red turban embrace in a garden during a South Asian wedding photoshoot.
Bride in a lace wedding gown and groom in a blush pink suit embrace beneath a large geodesic dome structure at sunset.
Two gold wedding rings rest on a white embroidered handkerchief beside a lace-beaded bridal shoe and green flower stems.
Woman in a white feathered mini dress and sandals leans against a wall with striped sunlight shadows at a seaside resort.
Bride in a white gown and groom in suspenders and bow tie walk hand in hand through a sunlit forest on their wedding day.
Joyful bride in a white gown laughs with bridesmaids and groomsmen as they cheer and raise bouquets outdoors among evergreen trees.
Black and white wedding photo of a couple embracing with a bouquet while blurred guests move around them in a grassy field.
Wedding ceremony arch topped with orange, white and blue flowers overlooking a vast canyon landscape under a clear sky.
Smiling woman in white satin pajama set dances with arms raised among friends in matching striped pajamas in a cozy living room.
Smiling woman in a sparkly dress and headband dances joyfully at a lively wedding reception while guests move in the blurred background.
Bride in a lace wedding dress holds a boho bouquet of red roses, pampas grass, dried flowers and pink amaranthus outdoors.
Joyful bride in a sparkly lace gown and groom in a tan suit laugh while holding a bouquet at an outdoor lakeside wedding.
Groomsmen in white shirts and suspenders laugh while lifting a groom in a vineyard, celebrating before a wedding.
Smiling bride in a white gown sits on a bed as guests hold up smartphones to photograph her before the wedding.
Bride and bridesmaids in pink and green dresses laugh while holding a small dog and bouquets in front of red roses at an outdoor wedding.
Bride in a lace gown dances joyfully while a groom in a vest and bow tie crouches low as wedding guests cheer on the reception dance floor.
Bride in a white gown holding a bouquet walks hand in hand with a groom in suspenders and bow tie through a sunlit forest.
Bride in white gown poses with bridesmaids in sage green dresses holding greenery bouquets and two flower girls on a forest lawn.
Smiling groom in a black tuxedo and bow tie plays an orange acoustic guitar for his veiled bride on a scenic hilltop.
Surprised bride in a white robe gasps at her bouquet of white flowers while bridesmaids in green satin robes smile beside her.
Smiling bride in a lace wedding dress and a groom in a beige suit with a bow tie walk through a forest while she holds a bubble machine.
Bride in a flowing white gown holds a bouquet on a stone lakeside terrace with colorful floral arrangements and mountain views.
Bride in a red embroidered dupatta with gold detailing, maang tikka and bangles, covering her lower face with the veil in a garden.
Bride and bridesmaids in soft blue dresses hold lush pastel wedding bouquets of pink roses, blue hydrangeas, and eucalyptus greenery.
Groomsmen in black suits lift a laughing man overhead on a green lawn, with red flowers and evergreen trees behind them.
Bride and groom walk hand in hand while joyful bridesmaids in burgundy dresses and groomsmen in tan suits cheer in a pine forest clearing.
Smiling bride with curly hair in a lace wedding dress holding a bouquet of white and blush roses with greenery in a greenhouse.
Bride in a white gown holding a bouquet embraces a groom in a dark suit among vineyard rows, with a lake and mountains behind them.
Bride in a white long-sleeve wedding dress with beaded trim and a sheer veil gazes down softly in window light.
Bride in a pearl necklace and beaded veil gazes lovingly at her groom in an olive suit during a golden-hour outdoor wedding portrait.
Groom and groomsmen in dark suits pose in a diagonal line with arms around each other in front of evergreen trees.
Black and white photo of a couple in traditional Indian wedding attire holding hands under an arched white corridor.
Bride in a white gown holding a bright bouquet embraces her groom in a black suit beside a sparkling pool under a blue sky.
Smiling bride in a lace gown holds a pastel rose bouquet as the groom in a light suit kisses her forehead at an outdoor wedding.
Bride in a flowing white gown stands beside a seated groom in a black tuxedo in a moody vintage room with gilded frames and pampas decor.
Bride in a lace off-the-shoulder wedding gown and groom in a black tuxedo share a kiss under a veil, holding a colorful floral bouquet.
Smiling woman in orange with a braided floral hairstyle and flower garland shares a joyful moment with a partner in a cream vest outdoors.
Bride in a white robe sits on a bed surrounded by nine smiling bridesmaids in matching burgundy satin pajama sets before the wedding.
Black and white photo of a woman in a white robe and pearl necklace sitting on a couch while reading a letter.
Smiling bride in a white lace-trimmed satin robe gazes up at her wedding dress hanging by a bright window while getting ready.
Backlit couple embracing and about to kiss in a grassy field at night, in a romantic black and white photo with glowing mist around them.
Bride in a lace wedding gown and groom in a tan suit walk arm in arm along a lakeside wooden dock at golden sunset.
Smiling bride in a white lace gown holding an orange and pink bouquet as her groom kisses her head on a sunny beach.
Black and white photo of a laughing bride in a lace gown and long veil being kissed on the cheek by her groom outdoors.
Bride and groom touch noses tenderly beneath a sheer veil, the groom wearing a gray suit with a floral boutonniere.
Bride in a lace wedding dress with drop earrings looks down at her white and green floral bouquet in soft natural light.
Groom in a dark suit lifts his bride in a white gown and veil on a rocky hilltop at golden hour for a scenic wedding portrait.
Bride in a strapless white wedding gown sits on a wrought iron bed holding a purple bouquet and gazing toward a sunlit window.
Bride and groom share a tender nose-to-nose moment beneath a sheer veil, her engagement ring visible against his cheek.
Two joyful women, a bride in a lace ball gown and a bridesmaid in a blush dress, raise bouquets at a lakeside wedding ceremony.
Smiling bride in a pearl necklace and groom in a dark suit share an intimate moment beneath a sheer white veil on their wedding day.

Elopement Collections

Every collection includes:


  • Full Elopement day coverage (up to 8 hours) or Multi-Day coverage.


  • A Signature Elopement Film, Ceremony Edit, and a Social Media Teaser. Documentary Films available


  • Help planning your elopement day, from logistics to researching permits and marriage license requirements


  • Drone coverage wherever it’s legal to fly, at no extra cost


  • Your films in a private online film gallery


  • Elopements and micro weddings with up to 50 guests


  • Travel, lodging, and taxes built into the price



My Approach.


I believe the best wedding storytelling comes from quiet observation and gentle guidance. I’ll step in when a timeline needs a nudge, then step back when you’re ready to simply be together. I handle location scouting, permit logistics, vendor recommendations, and a detailed timeline so you can focus on the love in the room. My editing stays true to color: warm and cinematic, like a memory you can watch over and over.

A romantic couple embraces outdoors during golden hour sunlight with cherry blossoms blooming in the background.

Spokane & Northern Idaho

Covers Spokane, Coeur d’Alene, Sandpoint, and the surrounding area. Say your vows on the shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene, the summit of Mount Spokane, or the cliffs of Roman Nose Lakes.


Starting at $4,400

Seattle & Western Washington

Covers Seattle and everywhere in Washington west of the Cascade Mountains, plus Leavenworth, Chelan, and Wenatchee. Picture the wild Olympic coast, the meadows of Mount Rainier, a ferry ride out to the San Juan Islands, or the Alpine Colchuck Lake.


Starting at $5,400

Western United States

Covers Oregon, Idaho (beyond Coeur d’Alene and Sandpoint), Montana, California, Wyoming, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and Alaska. Picture the Oregon coast, Idaho’s Sawtooths, the Tetons, the red rock of Utah and Arizona, or the fjords of Alaska.


Starting at $6,400

Sabina & Maksim

AHHHH, you guys outdid yourselves!!! We love these and are obsessed! Cried watching all of them back! Thank you so much!!

Want More? You Got Options:

Drone Coverage


As a certified drone pilot with over 8 years of experience, I’ll give your wedding film an epic sense of scale; wether your wedding is located in a mountain range on top of a city skyscraper.

Teaser Films


A fast-paced, emotionally charged preview of your day that's delivered soon after the wedding to hold you over until the full edit drops.

Social Media Edits


These Ready-to-post vertical reels are optimized for Instagram and TikTok so you can relive your favorite moments with friends and family.

Adventure Sessions


Think of these like engagement sessions...but with a twist. Whether it’s hiking to a vista, riding ATVs, or walking through your favorite vintage market, we create a visual love letter to who you are outside your wedding.

A couple shares an intimate moment in a rustic vineyard setting at sunset with rolling hills in the background.

DANIKA & DILLON | TEASER FILM

 

Romantic outdoor wedding photo collage showing tender moments between newlyweds in a garden setting.

EMILY & ANDREW | TEASER FILM

Additional Filmmaker(s)


For couples who want full coverage from every angle or are getting ready in separate locations, I offer the option to bring along an additional filmmaker so we never miss a beat.

Full Event Edits


Clean, multi-camera edits of the your wedding ceremony, toasts, and dances so you’ll have the most important parts of your wedding day ready to view in their entirety.

Full Wedding Week Coverage


Traveling to Lake Como, Cabo San Lucas, or a wedding staycation with your crew? Don't forget to bring me! My filmmaking kit is mobile, so everything can fit on a carry-on and a small luggage bag!

RAW Footage


Want every single clip captured from your wedding day? A hard drive with all of the raw, unaltered footage and audio is available to purchase with any film collection.

Teaser Film


It's said that your wedding day goes by in the blink of an eye, which is exactly what the wedding teaser film is meant to do. This high-energy, fast-paced highlight of your wedding day captures the most breathtaking, emotional, and joy-filled moments—perfect for sharing on social media. It’s an instant way to relive the magic while you wait for your completed wedding film, giving friends and family a taste of the unforgettable celebration.

Full Wedding Event Edits


Event Edits capture your most meaningful moments in their entirety: from the groom's reaction as his bride walks down the aisle to the father-daughter dance that brings everyone to tears. These uncut edits allow you and your families to relive these precious moments exactly as they happened, hearing every word and feeling every emotion again and again. Perfect for family members who want to experience the full impact of your vows, the complete best man speech, or that beautiful first dance without missing a single moment. 


Edits offered:

  • Ceremony Edit
  • Toasts Edit
  • Formal Dances Edit

Adventure Film Session


Your love story didn't start on your wedding day. The Adventure Session captures the essence of who you are as a couple before you say "I do." Whether you're hiking your favorite trail, sharing a quiet morning at home, or celebrating at your rehearsal dinner, we'll document the real you in a beautiful 1-3 minute cinematic film. This isn't a traditional engagement photography session; it's authentic storytelling that gets you comfortable on camera while creating the perfect prologue to your wedding film. 

EXTENDED DOCUMENETARY FILMS

COMING SOON | PLEASE INQUIRE!

FAQ

Do you offer add‑ons like rehearsal dinner coverage or a drone?

Yes. Many add-ons are featured in different collections. These include social media teasers, aerial drone footage, event edits (full ceremony, toasts, etc.), additional photographers/filmmakers, engagement/adventure sessions, rehearsal dinner coverage, prints, albums, and additional days of coverage.

How does travel cost work for weddings?

Seattle Weddings (from Spokane): $1,000 flat fee — This covers round‑trip mileage, two nights of lodging, and local expenses.

Local weddings: Travel fees apply if your venue is over 50 miles from 99016. Mileage is billed at $0.79 per mile. If the venue is over three hours away and the event runs past 9 p.m., an additional $250 hotel fee is added.

For weddings that require a flight or more than eight hours of travel time, a travel cost will be assessed before the consultation call. The fee ranges from $1,200 to $2,500 and is calculated based on airfare, hotel accommodations, car rentals, and the number of days needed on site.

When will we get our photos/films?

The turnaround time for wedding films filmed between November and June is 12 weeks, and 20 weeks for weddings filmed between July - October.

Ready to Book? Here's your next steps:

1. Say Hello

Fill out the form and tell me what you’re dreaming up. I’ll send over my full pricing guide, and we’ll find a time to talk.

2. Discovery Call

Our call is all about understanding what you want your elopement to feel like. We can talk over Zoom or by phone for as long as you’d like, about where you’re thinking, who you want there, and what matters most to you. From there, we’ll find the collection that best fits your day.

3. Reserve Your Date

After our call, I’ll send a proposal that lays out your day and every film you’ll receive, so you know exactly what’s included before you sign. Once it’s signed and your retainer is in, your date is officially yours.

Don’t have a final location yet? That’s totally normal. Lock in your date now, and we’ll find the right spot together.

4. Plan Together

Planning starts with the experience, not the camera. When your day is built around what you love, with room to breathe and a backup plan for the weather, your film comes together naturally and ends up honest and real. I’m as involved as you want me to be, from scouting locations to finding local resources. Whether you’re picturing a sunrise hike, a ranch weekend with your favorite people, or a slow evening by the lake, I’ll help you shape a day that feels like the two of you.

Already have a team in place? I’ll work directly with your planner or coordinator, your photographer, and any other vendors, so you never have to worry about getting everyone on the same page.

5. You elope!

On the day, my job is to keep things calm so you can stay in the moment. Most of the time, I’m documenting what’s happening as it happens, without stopping you to recreate it. When it’s time for portraits, I’ll give you just enough direction that you never feel unsure, then step back so it still feels like you.

I also bring a bag of extras, like hand warmers, protein bars, bug spray, sunscreen, and whatever else the day might call for, so a cold wind or an empty stomach never cuts your day short. Every so often, I’ll nudge you to stop and soak it all in. The camera should be the last thing on your mind.

6. Editing and Delivery

Your footage is backed up in multiple places from the moment we wrap, so nothing gets lost. Your Social Teaser comes first, so you have something to share right away. From there, I take my time with every film, shaping hours of footage into a story that sounds and feels like your day. Everything is delivered within four months in a private online film gallery, ready to watch and share with your people. Once it’s all ready, we’ll celebrate your elopement films and/or photos being completed with a grand reveal!