About
& FAQ
Ope! Hey there!
I’m so glad you made it to this portion of my website! Getting to know the couples I work with helps me create films that are so much more personal. Take some time to read a bit about me and scroll down to see some frequently asked questions. And when you’re ready, fill out my contact form so we can set up a time to meet!
I would describe myself as an introverted extrovert. I absolutely love the company of people and would probably live in a house with 4 of my friends if my wife would let us. But, I am also 100% OK with sitting in the background and watching and listening. Which, in my opinion, is the perfect personality to have when filming weddings! I love all things outdoors; Hiking, camping, biking, rock-climbing, gardening, riding motorcycle and probably other things I haven’t discovered yet. I believe that there’s no time of day that ice cream and pizza cannot be consumed. And I love my wife, Schae, with every ounce of my being. Hanging out with her at coffee shops, chasing sunsets, and just being generally weird together are my favorite past times.
Schae and I moved back to my home state of Minnesota summer of 2023 and we are so excited to be calling Minneapolis our home! We will take any excuse to travel though. Duluth, Milwaukee, Chicago, Des Moines, New York, California, Spain and anywhere in between and beyond!
Weddings aren’t just my side-gig, they are my passion! I truly strive to capture genuine emotion in my films and I want your film to feel the way you truly felt on your wedding day. Finding a balance between authenticity and artistry is my #1 goal.
-Kye Jouwstra — Filmmaker & Storyteller
Frequently asked questions
Do you have a 2nd shooter or do you shoot alone?
The majority of weddings I film are shot by just me, myself, and I. On the rare occasion that my wife, Schae, is not producing beautiful florals for a wedding of her own, she will be there to help me! Nearly all the films you have probably watched by now are a representation of one shooter.
I believe that keeping my profile small allows you and your guests to feel more natural in front of the lens.
How long does it take to get our film back?
This answer depends on what time of year your wedding is. At the beginning of the year I can have a turnaround as short as 3-4 weeks. As the year goes on and I film more weddings that gets pushed back a bit. Our average turnaround time is about 2 months, 3 months if you’re one of the last weddings of the year. My contracts state a maximum turnaround time of 4 months.
I do have a drone and on the rare occasion I will included drone footage in your final highlight film. In all honesty though, I feel as though drone footage often feels out of place. I try to create films that truly feel like your wedding day and nobody remembers their wedding day by a view from 300 feet in the air. If this is something you deeply care about and your venue has some breathtaking views please let me know!
Do you use a drone?
I am obsessive over saving footage and backing up. While filming on the day of, my cameras record to 2 SD cards simultaneously to avoid any cards getting corrupted, causing the loss of footage. In addition, I back everything up to 2 separate back up hard drives immediately after arriving home from your wedding. I will then keep your footage archived for at least a year but I still have footage I shot back in 2016.
How do you back up footage?
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. We 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, yes, yes! I’m sure you hear this from every wedding videographer and photographer, but it’s so very true! Filming in a fresh and unique environment opens up my creativity and lets me do my best work.
Do you travel?
I use a service called VidFlow that creates a custom webpage that allows you to view, download, and share all the videos we create. Take a look below to see what a full gallery looks like!
How do you deliver your films?