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A couple at a beach in central California who hired Nathaniel Wilson Video as their elopement videographer

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Lynn and Kate planned a full-day elopement adventure around San Luis Obispo, California — from exploring the Cal Poly campus and hiking through Montana de Oro State Park to writing vows by the ocean and sharing a cozy evening in Cayucos. This intimate “day in the life” elopement film blends cinematic storytelling with personal camcorder footage for a heartfelt, unforgettable look at their love story.

Lynn & Kate’s San Luis Obispo Elopement Adventure

October 10, 2025

A couple celebrating their wedding at the Barn at Aspen Acres in South Dakota's Black Hills.

Lexus and Trenton’s wedding at The Barn at Aspen Acres in Spearfish, South Dakota was relaxed, joyful, and full of heartfelt moments. From their private back-to-back vow reading to their story session in Spearfish Canyon, their film captures a love story built on patience, timing, and unshakable connection.

Lexus & Trenton | Wedding at The Barn at Aspen Acres in Spearfish, South Dakota

September 29, 2025

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A couple who booked Nathaniel Wilson Video as their wedding videographer outside Devils Tower, Wyoming

Baylee and Cody’s wedding day outside Devils Tower, Wyoming, was nothing short of breathtaking. From private vows to a ceremony framed by the Tower itself, their love and faith were at the heart of every moment.

Baylee & Cody | A Wedding by Devils Tower

September 2, 2025

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A couple celebrating their wedding in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, who booked Nathaniel Wilson Video as their wedding videographer.

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Caitlin and Dalton’s wedding at Emerald Pines Barn in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, was packed with genuine moments, laughter, and emotion. From their story session in Badlands National Park to personal clips like their proposal, their wedding film captures the heart of their relationship and the joy of their day.

Caitlin and Dalton’s Wedding at Emerald Pines Barn in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

August 5, 2025

a couple celebrating their wedding at Diamond Spurs Events, who booked Nathaniel Wilson Video as their wedding videographer

An emotional and joy-filled wedding at Diamond Spur Events in the Black Hills, featuring Miss South Dakota 2023, heartfelt vows, and a dance party to remember.

Tears, Laughs, and a Wild Dance Floor at Diamond Spur Events | Miranda & Josh’s Wedding Film

July 30, 2025

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A couple who booked Nathaniel Wilson Video as their elopement videographer enjoying the views of Needles Highway in Custer State Park, South Dakota.

Nikki & Mike’s sunrise elopement at Sylvan Lake was pure magic. With the Black Hills all to themselves, they exchanged heartfelt vows, explored Needles Highway, and embraced the quiet joy of running away together to get married.

A Sunrise Elopement at Sylvan Lake | Nikki & Mike’s South Dakota Adventure

July 22, 2025

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A couple who booked Nathaniel Wilson Video as their wedding videographer during their wedding day in the Black Hills, South Dakota.

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Sierra and Jackson’s wedding at Elkhorn Ridge Resort was the kind of day that reminds you what it’s all about—faith, family, and a whole lot of love. From emotional vows to nonstop laughter, their Christ-centered celebration was unforgettable from beginning to end.

A Beautiful Wedding Day With God at the Center

July 3, 2025

Can One Videographer Really Film Your Whole Wedding Day?If you’re planning a wedding in South Dakota, the Black Hills, or anywhere in the Midwest, you might be asking: “Can one videographer really capture every important moment of our wedding day?” The answer is—absolutely, yes. As a professional South Dakota wedding videographer based in Rapid City, […]

How I Film Wedding Days Solo!

June 6, 2025

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Why Every Couple Should Consider a Story Session Before Their Wedding DaySouth Dakota Wedding Videographer | Rapid City & Black Hills When your wedding day finally arrives, it marks the start of an exciting new chapter—but have you ever paused to reflect on how your love story began? I’m not talking about cake tastings or […]

What’s A Story Session?

May 27, 2025

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If there’s one part of a wedding day that a wedding videographer absolutely cannot mess up, it’s the ceremony. This is the heart of the day—the reason everyone has gathered. It’s the actual “wedding” in “wedding videography.” As a South Dakota wedding videographer, I take ceremony coverage seriously. Whether you’re getting married in the Black […]

How I Film Wedding Ceremonies

May 19, 2025