Here's (hopefully) a breath of fresh air for you: your wedding day is not about being perfect. It's about being perfectly you. Sure, there might be voices telling you how a wedding "should" be. But the only "should" that matters is what should feel true to you two. Whether that's barefoot vows at sunrise or a midnight dance party with your closest friends – your celebration is your call. Forget picture-perfect – let's capture picture-real. Some weddings follow a script, but yours will follow your hearts. So, let's create a film that captures your celebration exactly as it happens – wonderfully, authentically you.

Every frame carries your forever.

Back in my studio, I weave your day into a film that feels like your love story – authentic, beautiful, and entirely yours.

 The Magic Takes Shape.

Your vows, your first kiss, those just-married grins – I'm there, floating quietly in the background, preserving it all.

The Main Chapters Unfold.

The whole day, cameras roll. I arrive as the morning light streams in, capturing those butterflies-in-stomach moments and quiet preparations that start your story.

we begin before the "I Do".

From first light to last dance.

A month before your "I do," we'll chat through all the details – timeline, special moments, and exactly how to make your film feel perfectly you.

The game plan.

We meet before your wedding day to capture your natural chemistry and the story of how you fell in love. These moments will weave beautifully into your final film.

Your Story Session.

how story sessions come to life.

Before the Big Day.

wedding films | typically $4,000
intimate elopements | typically $2,500

Investment.

A week after you say "I do," catch your first glimpse when I post a sneak peek on my Facebook and Instagram pages. Then within 8 weeks, your full wedding video arrives – ready to transport you back to every perfect moment.

final delivery.

I arrive with the morning light, cameras ready to capture every smile, tear, and dance move until your story feels complete.

Showtime.

The Main Event.

"Hiring Nathaniel was without a doubt the best decision we made for our wedding! He captured everything I could ever dream of and more and we are forever grateful to have such an amazing keepsake!" - Ashley & Landon

Looking for a videographer and photographer?

We're the perfect pair
to save you some money.

Like peanut butter and jelly or sunrise and coffee, some things just work better together. That's why Katie Mary Photography and I love teaming up to tell your complete wedding story. When you book us both, you'll save $250 with each of us ($500 total!) plus get a complimentary combined engagement and story session combined.


Think of us as your memory-catching dream team working in harmony to capture every smile, tear, and dance move without missing a beat. We can’t wait to meet you!

No additional travel costs for Black Hills region weddings. Other locations may include travel expenses – just ask!

Are there travel fees?


A $1,000 retainer is due 3 weeks after your proposal is sent, with the remaining balance due 30 days before your wedding.

What's your payment schedule?

From morning prep to late-night dancing, I'll be there the entire day rolling the cameras.

How long will you be there on our wedding day?

Of course! I'm happy to create an interest-free payment plan that works for you.

Can we split payments monthly?

Of course! I move quietly through your day, catching everything from must-have moments to those beautiful in-between seconds. Your vision guides my lens and I’m here to capture the moments you’re dreaming of and the ones you didn’t even know to ask for.

Will you capture specific moments we want?

Your wedding film will be a time capsule that brings you right back to every emotion, every laugh, and every happy tear. Years from now, you'll press play and feel that same wedding day magic all over again, because I don’t just document your day – I preserve how it felt to say “I do”.

What can we expect for our final film?

Questions? I have answers.

The best decision?

Marrying your best friend.

Having the wedding video
to prove it.

The second best?

Your love story's already written; I’m here to make sure it's beautifully told. If you want a wedding video as genuine as your love, I'll be the perfect sidekick in capturing every moment.

Serving Rapid City, the greater Black Hills, all of South Dakota, or wherever your next adventure begins. I’m now booking 2025 + 2026 to create wedding & elopement videos that couples will cherish for years.

Tell me your love story!