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Who are we a good fit for?

Around here we craft films for down-to-earth couples who care about living in the moment.

We set out on this journey of ours to serve couples. Passionate, fun, easy-going couples who believe a celebration like this deserves to be documented in the most authentic way possible.

What you'll get?

A wedding film that’s uniquely yours. Crafted from scratch to encompass every mood, moment, and feeling that makes up your story.

Feel fully-present when it matters most. We believe in letting the day unfold naturally while tucking away the real and meaningful moments as they happen. The best moments are captured from you living in the moment.

We create films that make you feel something versus just seeing what the day looked like. Wedding films that are uniquely tailored to each and every couple.

The Steelhead Cinema Experience

Invested in taking the time to earn your trust, we get to know you and yours before your next great adventure begins. When you choose to collaborate with us, count on a memorable experience resulting in a soulful film you treasure for decades.

Our creative process extends beyond your wedding day so you can feel truly comfortable being you. By the time our cameras roll, we’ll feel like friends celebrating alongside you. Because let’s be real, no one likes to be in front of the camera, especially with a complete stranger.

Why Wedding Films?

You are our why.

Because in the end you won’t remember the napkin color or how many people ordered the chicken. You’ll remember the feeling. That’s the good stuff. That’s what we set out to capture.

There’s no event I feel more grateful or connected to than an exchange of vows, a celebration of people becoming partners surrounded by love.

In the fall of 2016, I lost my Mom to cancer. Her loss continues to be the hardest thing I've ever experienced. Thankfully, photos and home videos exist to help me relive moments of her life and serve as a reminder of the amazing woman she was. It's why filmmaking feels even more personal and essential today.

Your wedding day is an opportunity to create and capture meaningful memories that will stand the test of time, a powerful reminder of your love for one another. That kind of motivation doesn't get any better.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding videography services?

$4,900

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
Client Revisions
Full Feature Video
High-Def Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations
Raw Footage
Save The Date
Slideshow / Montage

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$6,400

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Add'l Hours
Client Revisions
Full Feature Video
High-Def Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations
Raw Footage
Save The Date
Slideshow / Montage

What primary style do you identify with?

Cinematic
Documentary
Short Form
Storytelling

Which wedding events do you service?

Ceremony
Pre-Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What videography services do you offer?

Drone Footage
Full Feature Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Raw Footage

What final video formats do you offer?

Digital Download
USB Flash Drive
USB Hard Drive
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Reviews of Steelhead Cinema

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Kimberly Sent on 04/25/2023
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No need to look any further than John at Steelhead

There aren't enough words to express how much gratitude we have for John and his work. If you read this and John has your date available, book immediately. I promise you, you will not be disappointed and it will be worth every single penny. We just got our video back last week and I think I've watched it at least 20 times. And still, the video manages to bring tears to my eyes.

John was such a pleasure to work with. He is personable, so sweet, fun, patient, provides great advice, has such a wonderful, positive energy, and is truly an incredible storyteller. He was able to capture all elements of our wedding perfectly. He will sit down with you and really take the time to learn what is important to you - both in your life and what you want from your video - and, WOW, will he deliver on all those things!! The music he incorporated into our video, the video shots, angles, and lighting, the voice clips - everything was so captivating. Everyone is in absolute awe of our video. JOHN - you are the best! We will treasure this memory forever and feel so grateful to have found you.
Kelle
Kelle H. Sent on 08/02/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Life is highway...and John captures it!

John is everything you want in your videographer. He is the only videographer we wanted to work with after admiring his work for years and forcing all of our friends to cry along to other couples videos. Seriously -- the highlight of our entire wedding (aside from marrying each other) was having John there along for the ride.

He is the quietest of observers and then the world's best hype man within seconds. We are only a day post wedding and we cannot stop thinking about how much fun we had working with John. Our adventure session the night before our wedding, had us on cloud 9. His enthusiasm for love is contagious. He is so incredibly passionate about his craft and finding the authenticity behind your love story and the love your family and friends have for you. I was having a private moment with my Mom in the bridal suite and I had no idea he was even standing there! As far as I'm concerned, that's the kind of vendor you need to look for, someone who melts into the background effortlessly and yet makes you feel noticed, captured and like a million bucks. All of our friends, family and other vendors commented on how easy it was to be around a video camera all day! Something that at first might seem awkward when you're not used to it, actually felt comfortable and easy within just a few minutes.

We are already counting down the months, days, hours, minutes until it's our turn to see our love captured by Steelhead Cinema. Thank you so much John, for everything!
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Lorena Sent on 11/24/2016
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I am SO happy that we changed our minds about not having videography for our wedding. Having seen our fair share of cheesy wedding videos, we were completely blown away when we looked through Steelhead's work. We were so happy that not only were they available for our date, but they were also not ridiculously priced! We were fortunate to have the opportunity to meet with them in person before we booked them and right away, we knew that John and James were exactly the type of guys we wanted to document our special day. They were extremely easy going and we really got the sense that they got into the wedding videography because they enjoyed it and took pride in their craft. Videography is one of those things you book then you just forget about until a few weeks before the wedding, but through the process, it was super easy to communicate with them and we felt like we were in great hands that we didn't really need to provide too much direction. On the day of, like another reviewer mentioned, John and James completely blended in. They worked seamlessly (or at least it appeared that way) with our photographer and made it so easy to be in front of the camera. I was super anxious about having my photo/video taken, but James and John made us feel super at ease. Our ceremony/reception had a lot of bilingual (Spanish/English) moments, so through the editing process, we were able to collaborate more than I'm sure other couples do since we helped them translate. We were a little nervous about how translation would work out since the entire ceremony and majority of speeches were in Spanish, but wow, when we saw our highlight video for the first time, we were absolutely blown away! It captured all of the different emotions of our day in such a beautiful, almost poetic way. At this point, we've both watched it probably 100 times because every time someone comments on how much they loved it, how it had them in tears, etc I feel like I need to watch it again. Best decision!
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