Ope! Hey there!
Weddings aren’t just my side-gig, they are my passion! I strive to capture genuine emotion in my films and I want your film to feel the way you truly felt on your wedding day. Being a guest with a camera rather than turning your wedding day into a production allows you to fully enjoy the company of your family, friends, and each other.
Everything I’ve created I owe to my wife, Schae. 10 years ago she pushed me to pursue photo and video as a career and has been my biggest fan ever since. Growing and changing together over the past decade has given me an even greater appreciation for what marriage means.
Kye Jouwstra — Filmmaker & Storyteller
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have a 2nd shooter or do you shoot alone?
I strive to become a guest with a camera, blending in as best as possible in order to allow you and your guests to feel natural in front of the camera. If logistics of travel and timeline require I may bring an assistant but I will still do the majority of the documenting.
What do your package options and pricing look like?
Click the button below to look through my package options and see what might work for you and your wedding day. Each of these packages can easily be adjusted to your specific needs.
How long does it take to get our film back?
If your wedding is towards the beginning of the year you could have your film in as little as 4 weeks. As the year goes this extends a bit but my maximum turnaround is 16 weeks.
How do you back up footage?
I am obsessive over saving footage. I keep 3 backups of everything captured until your final gallery has been delivered to ensure nothing is lost.
This is one of our most commonly asked questions and such an important one. The right music can make or break your film, and that’s why I want you to leave it up to me! Most popular music isn’t available for us to license ( or it is extraordinarily expensive) and probably just won’t flow right with your film. I use a website called musicbed.com that allows us to license high quality, artistic, and beautiful music.
I spend hours upon hours looking for the right song for your film. I also ask each of our couples what types of music they like as well as any specific songs that are special to them or they just really love. If there are any films you’ve seen that you did or did not like the music please let me know!
How do you choose music?
Yes! I’m based in Minnesota (best state) but travel all across the country for over half of the couples I work with. Filming in a fresh and unique environment opens up my creativity and lets me do my best work.
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How do you deliver your films?
I use a service called VidFlow that creates a custom webpage that allows you to view, download, and share all the videos I create. Take a look below to see what a full gallery looks like!