The Best Cinematic Wedding Videographers in Thornton, CO

The Best Cinematic Wedding Videographers in Thornton, CO

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83 Wedding Videographers in Thornton, CO

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Blnk Films 

5.0

  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $6,400
  • Serves Thornton, CO

Moments in life are meant to be captured, I believe it to the core of my being. I want to know your story beyond your love story. What makes you, you — what makes your partner, them. What makes your love irreplaceable? This is about so much more than a wedding day because it starts from the beginning. The foundation. Everything that led you to this moment in time, where you speak from your heart and say, "I am better with you, so I never want to be without you." I'm here to feel your feelings. To freeze in time this once-in-a-lifetime euphoria and every fleeting moment before you forget it.

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If you're looking for someone who will capture literally every emotion you felt on your wedding day, Kathryn is your girl. The amount of emotion and effort she puts in to recreating your wedding day through film is truly astounding. I've never not cried watching one of her films. On top of the amazing product she delivers, she's amazing at communicating, very professional, and always such a pleasure to work with. She's truly the best choice for a wedding videographer!
Grace, 6 years ago
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Ana Maria Productions LLC 

5.0

  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $450
  • Serves Thornton, CO

Ana Maria Productions captures life’s most meaningful moments and properties through cinematic storytelling. Based in Colorado, we specialize in wedding and elopement videography that blends emotion with artistry, and real estate photography and video that showcase homes in their best light. From heartfelt vows to luxury listings, every project is filmed in stunning 4K with professional audio and editing for a polished, cinematic finish. Whether you’re celebrating love or selling a home, Ana Maria Productions delivers visuals that move, inspire, and stand out.

Ariana was such a pro…planning a wedding so so much, and so much to think about, and Ariana really helped make things easy! She was so professional, so understanding of the wedding craziness, it was so nice not having to worry about the filming aspect. My end result was beautiful and made both me and my husband cry…I’m so grateful!! Thanks Ariana!!
Fayth, 3 months ago
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Foster Creative Weddings & Elopements 

5.0

  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $5,599
  • Serves Thornton, CO

Hey! We’re Steven and Candace, and we own and operate Foster Creative Weddings & Elopements. We pride ourselves on crafting beautiful films and crafting a thoughtful, transparent experience from when we first meet until after we’ve delivered your films. We’re truly thankful to have the opportunity to earn your trust and join you in celebrating your wedding or elopement. We are a Colorado-based cinematic storytelling team that creates intimate wedding & elopement films for couples of all races, creeds, and sexual orientations, filming primarily in the Western United States and all around the world.

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So thankful for Steven & Foster Creative! It was so easy to work with them and they understood exactly what we were looking for! Had the best time every meeting we had and was never stressed or worried about how things were going to go. The videos turn out more then what we were expecting and we couldn’t be happier. Glad we gained new friends through all this as well!
Kelsey & J., 6 years ago
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Eivan's Photo & Video 

5.0

  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Thornton, CO

We offer a personalized experience backed up by more than 33+ years in business delivering high quality, creative photography and video on time and within your wedding budget. We are experts in photojournalism, offering couples an unmatched level of value for their wedding photography and video services.

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We used Eivan's for both engagement photos and our wedding and couldn't be happier. They are wonderful about asking for your input and making sure you are truly happy with what you are getting. The photographers and videographers are the perfect mixture of professional and casual/friendly so that you are comfortable. We loved Rachael H for engagement photos, and Heather G (photo) and Dmytro L (video) for our wedding. They also actually care about you and the event itself, starting with asking you about your story. We got both a photographer, videographer, and engagement photos for a great bundle price, which was so helpful. Customer service is also fantastic about answering questions thoroughly and quickly. After booking and after the events, they send you information about what to expect, etc. I did quite a but of research into photography companies, and I would highly highly recommend Eivan's!
Grace T., 4 months ago
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Flower & Oak 

5.0

  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $2,749
  • Serves Thornton, CO

For pricing information, visit our website. The excitement. The warm feelings. The quiet glances. The glow of newlywed love. As time passes, little details can slip away. That’s why we’re here: to help you preserve your memories, so that you can vividly recall life’s best moments for years to come. Founded by passionate creatives who have been obsessing over storytelling for decades, we are dedicated to providing an experience that combines creative artistry with personalized attention. From the first consultation to the final suite of content, our purpose is to bring your vision to life while providing unmatched value at every step.

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10/10 recommend Flower & Oak Films for your wedding videography needs! From Carrie, who helped us choose the right package, to Dagna, who spent the entire wedding day with us filming- the whole team is incredible! We chose a package that provided us with a short “highlight” film, as well as a much longer film of the whole day. We love that we can relive the best day of our lives whenever we want!
Cortney H., 5 months ago
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Shutter and Sound 

4.9

  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Thornton, CO

Hi! Courtney here (that's me on the left!). Shutter and Sound is the brainchild of renowned wedding videographer Ryan Geldermann. Ryan began his wedding videography career in 2010 in Los Angeles and quickly became recognized as one of the top videographers in the U.S.. After relocating to DC and still receiving countless inquiries from all corners of the country, Ryan decided to recruit and train a few talented friends so he could continue offering the quality wedding videography he’s known for in SoCal and eventually over 10 cities. Shutter and Sound is a very small group of filmmakers dedicated to turning your big day into a work of art.

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We had an exceptional experience with Shutter and Sound. Our photographer Joanna and lead videographer Michael—along with a second videographer—worked seamlessly as a team and were collaborative, professional, and incredibly adaptable when timing got tight. We didn’t have a coordinator or planner, and they fully stepped up: organizing people, calling the shots when needed, keeping everything on schedule, and making the day feel calm and put together while still filming and photographing. They treated everyone with genuine respect, helped with anything we needed (even holding our dogs’ leashes for group photos), and stayed focused and positive through a very long day—including hiking to our site. We truly could not have pulled off this wedding without them. Their work ethic, skill, and presence made it the best day of our lives.
Becker, 12 days ago
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5 thousand frames films LLC 

5.0

  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Thornton, CO

- Over 12 years of successful work, more than 400 couples, more than 200 families and more than 100 companies have used our services - We do all shooting and editing personally and never hire third-party vendors. You will get exactly what you ordered - It is very important for us that the video convey the atmosphere of your event as much as possible, therefore we approach the details and musical arrangement with great care - Each project for us is always an individual work. We do not shoot or edit according to a template. - We always have a spare set of equipment - All material we always keep in duplicate.

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Thanks so much for our incredible weeding video! Yesterday we had a chance to watch it and I can say it was such heartwarming and professional video that reminded us how special that day was:) Thank you, Alex, again for your hard work and professionalism!
Alina, a year ago
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Ledd Lens LLC, Photo and Film (Video Listing) 

5.0

  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Thornton, CO

The company has done over 400 weddings for the last 5 years, so we use these experiences to provide quality services. We also provide discount for Military/Veterans and teachers. For 2025, we have 140+ weddings booked in 37 different states. We offer not just video highlights in most of our video packages but also feature film. Quicker turnaround time compare to most companies. Our shooting style of is photojournalistic, natural & CINEMATIC. Our editing style is very easygoing & flexible. Our biggest markets are the following: FL, New England area, PA, IL, DMV area, Tri-State, Southern CA, MI, OH, CO.

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We booked Ledd for photographer and videographer for our wedding. And he did not disappoint! Him & his team captured all the shots throughout the night and more. Made us feel comfortable and it was so much fun to have them there. We absolutely loved our edited videos and photographs. I wanted a more cinematic theme & he 1000% did that. Ledd captured the emotions and love with every shot! We booked Ledd for photographer and videographer for our wedding. And he did not disappoint! Him & his team captured all the shots throughout the night and more. Made us feel comfortable and it was so much fun to have them there. We absolutely loved our edited videos and photographs. I wanted a more cinematic theme & he 1000% did that. Ledd captured the emotions and love with every shot! It was everything we wanted plus more. it was so perfect. I would recommend Ledd to everyone!
Gloria C., a year ago
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Chris Rasmussen Films 

5.0

  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $3,450
  • Serves Thornton, CO

7 years ago I quit my engineering job to do this, because I had to. I used to design aircraft that now fly missions across the world. Precision, logic, and order — that was my life. But something was missing. After a health scare that stopped everything, I started asking deeper questions. What moments are worth reliving? That’s when I picked up a camera. I work with couples who want their story told honestly — with all the depth, joy, chaos, and beauty that comes with it. If that sounds like you, let’s talk. I’d be honored to help you remember what it felt like.

Chris is truly incredible at what he does. He captured our elopement in the most magical place, and watching the video still gives us chills. From the moment we met him, he made us feel comfortable, understood our vision perfectly, and went above and beyond to bring every moment to life. Our elopement was intimate, emotional, and something we’ll never forget — and thanks to Chris, we now have the most beautiful film to relive it forever. His creativity, professionalism, and pure talent shine through in every shot. If you’re looking for someone who will not only document your day but make it feel like a cinematic dream, Chris is your guy. We’re endlessly grateful for him!
Jaclyn R., 2 months ago
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505 Media Company 

5.0

  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Thornton, CO

Hello we are a husband and wife company. We have covered over 1000 wedding in less than 5 years all across the USA, Canada, and Mexico. We love to travel to so much that we keep our prices affordable giving us the opportunity to cover all over the USA (no travel fees). Our most popular package is our Red carpet giving our clients up to 10 hours of photo and video coverage, 505+ edits, and 2 wedding videos (with the whole ceremony). Check out our FB or Youtube for HUNDREDS of weddings we shot in the past.

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My husband and I hired 505 Media for photography and videography services for our wedding in August 2024. Our photos were absolutely gorgeous and we loved our wedding video. The services are very affordable and they provided up to 10 hours of coverage at our wedding. 505 Media, thank you for providing my husband and I with a life time of memories. We will cherish our photos and wedding video for a lifetime.
Christina C., a year ago
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Pluvia Studios 

5.0

  • Cinematic style
  • Serves Thornton, CO

Pluvia Studios is a wedding videography and photography company that is passionate about strong story-telling. We extract the best elements for our couples and curate an unforgettable viewing experience. Contact us directly to customize your desired wedding film package.

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Pluvia Studios was an exceptional choice for our wedding videography. Their communication style was very responsive - they promptly replied to all of our texts and calls, making the planning process seamless. The quality of their work was truly professional. Even with our short notice, their team was able to accommodate our needs and captured our special day beautifully. Jaydee and his crew provided excellent coverage, ensuring they got all the important moments. They were a pleasure to work with, and Jaydee was always just a click away, answering our questions without delay. We are thrilled with the final video, which elevated our simple wedding into something truly extravagant. We are so grateful to Pluvia Studios for making our wedding day extra special.
Khristine, a year ago
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52 Eighty Weddings 

5.0

  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Thornton, CO
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At 52 Eighty Weddings, we believe every love story is special and deserves to be told with authenticity and artistry. Based in the heart of Denver, Colorado, we specialize in creating breathtaking wedding films that capture the magic of your day.

52 Eighty Weddings was an amazing choice for our wedding videography. From the very beginning, their communication was fast and responsive, which was extremely helpful during the busy wedding planning process. On the day of our wedding, their team was professional, discreet, and captured all the special moments beautifully. The final video they delivered exceeded our expectations - the quality was truly amazing and we're so grateful to have such a wonderful memento of our big day. Our wedding planner had highly recommended 52 Eighty Weddings, and we can see why - they were the perfect fit for us and we'd recommend them to any couple looking for a talented videography team.
Jessica M., a year ago
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Wild Light Films 

4.4

  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Thornton, CO
  • Offer

Welcome to Wild Light Films, an elevated-modern wedding videography team specializing in non-posing and fresh wedding videos and authentic Super 8mm films! As a married person myself, I understand how important it is to be mindful when searching for your wedding dream team. To me, it should feel like assembling a group of friends for a laid-back weekend. We are here to bring that fun and friendly energy, capturing every moment with warmth and authenticity.a

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Wild Light Films absolutely blew us away. From the first time we watched our wedding video, we were completely speechless—it was emotional, cinematic, and captured our day more beautifully than we could have ever imagined. Every moment felt intentional and authentic, and the way they tailored the video to truly reflect us, our story, and the vibe of our wedding was incredible. It didn’t feel like a generic wedding film at all; it felt personal, like reliving the day exactly as it happened. On the wedding day itself, they were an absolute dream to work with—professional, calming, fun, and seamlessly present without ever being intrusive. They made us feel so comfortable and genuinely added to the joy of the day. As an unexpected and incredibly generous bonus, they also surprised us by gifting us a short film reel in addition to our wedding video, which we are obsessed with and will treasure forever. If you’re on the fence about choosing a wedding videographer, don’t hesitate—Wild Light Films is worth every single stars
Haley, a month ago
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Voir By Tatiana 

5.0

  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $5,200
  • Serves Thornton, CO

Hi, I’m Tatiana. I founded Voir as the antidote to the wedding videography factory. While the industry races to the bottom with mass-produced, outsourced edits, I offer something different: Artistry. I offer Wedding Filmmaking for the art-conscious couple. I am a professional filmmaker dedicated to preserving the electric, honest energy of your connection. I trade viral trends for timeless cinema, using my narrative background to craft films that feel like you. I limit my bookings to personally oversee every edit, creating an heirloom for your grandchildren to cherish 50 years from now. Documentary Style. Colorado Based. Global Reach.

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So thankful that I booked her!!! Her passion, professionalism and respect is unmatched. It was an absolute joy to have her filming my wedding, knowing she takes so much pride and care in her work. Wonderful experience working with her, can’t say enough how kind she was, even in the craziness of a wedding day, she had nothing but love for us. Book her!!
Amanda D., 2 years ago
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Ollantay Films 

5.0

  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $9,500
  • Serves Thornton, CO

Hello, I’m Juan. My mission is to weave together my passion for people, love of design, and dedication to storytelling in each wedding film I create. For me, this goes far beyond videography—it's about crafting a truly luxurious, meaningful experience. I invest in truly understanding each couple I work with, forging a genuine connection to ensure your wedding film reflects the essence of your journey. I take the time to explore the details of your story, allowing me to create a film that feels authentic, intimate, and luxurious.

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Juan is a pleasure to work with, a true professional and a master at his craft. We worked along side each other for a wedding earlier this year - he was the videographer and I was the photographer - and he absolutely crushed it. What he captured and the story of the day that he told made ME cry. I can only imagine how much the couple will treasure their wedding video for years to come. Juan is truly amazing at what he does and I cannot recommend him highly enough.
Austin Liberato, 5 years ago
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Zoey's Cabin Films 

5.0

  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $1,700
  • Serves Thornton, CO

Our wedding films capture the love, joy, and various emotions of your special day in cinematic aesthetic. We work closely with couples to create personalized and unforgettable cinematic experiences that will last a lifetime!

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Zoey's Cabin Films was an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. They were friendly, easy to communicate with, and always responded to us quickly. The quality of their work was amazing they were incredibly detail-oriented and effortlessly captured all the special moments of our wedding day. I had requested a lot of content, and they delivered far beyond our expectations. The videos they provided made not only myself, but all of our guests, feel beautiful, handsome, and excited to see themselves on our big day. We are thrilled with the final product and would highly recommend Zoey's Cabin Films to any couple planning their wedding!
Brooklyn K., 8 months ago
Dgass Photography & Videography 

5.0

  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Thornton, CO

Hey! My name is David Gass and I'm super pumped that you're here checking out my work. If you're anything like most of the couples I work with, you have little to no experience in front of the camera. I'd also bet you're looking for a photographer/videographer that can catch the candid moments of your day and genuinely document the special memories at your mountainous wedding. I look forward to working with you and your partner soon.

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From the very beginning, David went above and beyond - meeting with me every few weeks to help scout the perfect location, coordinate timing, and make sure every detail aligned with the vision I had for the proposal. His excitement and passion were clear from day one, and it made the entire experience feel personal and intentional. We ended up proposing in the mountains, and the photos he captured are absolutely epic. David didn’t just take beautiful pictures - he managed to preserve the raw emotion and joy of that moment, not just for me and my fiancée, but for everyone who was there. He delivered a sneak peek of our photos a few days later, and we received the full gallery of edited photos just three weeks later. Every image exceeded our expectations. David was prompt, professional, and genuinely excited to be part of the moment. I can't recommend David highly enough!
Vansh P., 7 months ago
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Draped in White 

5.0

  • Cinematic style
  • Serves Thornton, CO

Our Draped in White family is committed to connecting with you on a very personal level. Our goal is to create a perfectly crafted wedding film that shows your love story in an artistic way. Many couples feel disconnected from the wedding film process so we allow you to choose the different aspects of your wedding film; everything from music and color schemes all the way to filming styles and editing theme.

Draped in White is THE best video brand we have ever worked with. From a photographer's and past bride's perspective, I just can't recommend them enough. They are extremely professional, yet personable. And to say they are incredibly talented does not even begin to describe the quality of work they provide. They are by far the best in the market in my opinion.
Jess+Eddie Photography, 6 years ago
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Relive Your Day Wedding Videos 

5.0

  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $2,450
  • Serves Thornton, CO

Any talented wedding videographer can create a 5-minute cinematic wedding film of your wedding but there's so much more to a wedding day than that. That is the most distinguishing feature about my work. While, I craft my videos around the love you share, the fun you have when it's just the two of you as well as the celebration with your family/guests is what makes each story so unique. So, as you'll notice in the examples, no two wedding videos are the same. I customize each wedding video I create to fit the couple I'm working with as well as the flow of the day, which will allow you to relive your day the way that it actually happened!

Gordon was incredible to work with from start to finish! We had a big church wedding and he captured it all! Our highlight video is so poignant and special to us and everyone who watches it tears up. He was so prompt in returning our videos and even a year later when I needed help with accessing the videos again (because I am so not tech savy), he texted back within minutes to help me. BOOK HIM NOW!
Grace C., a year ago
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Anderson Wedding Films 

5.0

  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Thornton, CO

I have been creating cinematic wedding films across the Midwest since 2012. I've worked with countless wedding planners and coordinators, consumed food from all the caterers, and filmed along side the best of photographers. I've seen nearly all of it at this point, and my experience means I know where to be and what to do to get the best shots to capture your wedding day. Whether you have 600 people or 6 people, a big budget or small, I can work with you to create memories of you perfect day that will last a life time. Don't hesitate to reach out!

Eric was absolutely amazing! He managed to perfectly balance capturing the moment while also maintaining its natural setting. Would highly recommend his service as we were very pleased and happy to work with him. Additionally, he was extremely easy to work with which was helpful!
Joshua C., 6 months ago
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Boxcar Videography 

5.0

  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Thornton, CO

Hey guys, we are a collective that has come together to better serve our community. They say “if you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” Benjamin and Kelsey met at a coffee house when Kelsey was a cute girl with a camera in hand. Needless to say, they discovered that they had a mutual passion for more than just photography. We are chasers of our next adventure. Whether that be on a windy mountaintop, or in a deep valley for intimate quite moments. We are obsessed with capturing images of our couples that truly resonate with them.

I have worked with Boxcar photography now on a couple of different projects and every time his photography blows me away! He is super easy to work with, and somehow always manages to capture just the right moments between the couples. He puts everyone at ease consistently throughout the shoot and the end result is truly magical. I HIGHLY recommend Ben and his team to capture the true essence of your special event.
Heather Dubuisson, 5 years ago
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Edstedt Media 

5.0

  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Thornton, CO

Hello! I am a wedding filmmaker based in Kansas City. I have been shooting wedding for over 5 years now on the video side of things. Before this, I shot weddings a photographer for 6 years. So, I have plenty of experience and insight of what goes into a wedding day. I have a very cinematic style with bright and vibrant colors. I love being able to capture the day as it was and have my couples be able to relive that day with all the emotions they felt. If you think we’d be a good match, I hope to talk to you in the future!

Working with Josh on our wedding day was completely amazing. He was so easy to work with and made our day so much easier. He showed up early at no cost and stayed until he got everything we needed. He got us our videos within the time frame and they were so amazing! The quality of his work is unbeatable!
Angelica and r., 3 years ago
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Heartfelt Luxuries | Wedding and Engagement | Photographer | Videographer | Content Creator 

5.0

  • Cinematic style
  • Serves Thornton, CO

We believe in preserving your softest, most intimate moments through a timeless lens. For the couple who wants their love story told the way it deserves to be told: softly, deeply, and unfolding in real time.

Hiring Jodi for our wedding was one of the greatest decisions we made for our big day. From the moment she arrived, she brought joy and pure talent that instantly made us feel relaxed and taken care of. Jodi didn’t just take photos—she captured every emotion, every detail, and every unforgettable moment in a way that still blows us away. The way she sees light, angles, and spontaneous moments is next level. Our photos look like they belong in a magazine, yet still feel completely natural and true to us. She’s incredibly easy to work with, gives amazing directions, and has this magical ability to make everyone feel comfortable—even the people who “never take good pictures.” Spoiler: with Jodi, they do!! Our family and friends keep talking about how beautiful our photos are and how great Jodi was throughout the entire day. She blended in effortlessly, kept everything running smoothly, and delivered memories we’ll cherish for the rest of our lives. If you’re able to book Jodi, do it. She’s worth every penny and then some. We feel so lucky to have had her capture our wedding. 1000% recommend. Jodi is truly the best.
Ariana S., 3 months ago
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Degroot Film Co 

5.0

  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Thornton, CO

WE ARE KATIE & DEVIN. We're in love & we shoot other people in love. It's hard to call just one place home. We're born and raised in Wisconsin, but there are pieces of our hearts in both Colorado and California, the two places where we have traveled the most together. We specialize in couples who are madly in love and who have a sense of humor. We prefer to tell your story, rather than make another generic love story. We want to capture raw emotions. We want you to giggle and we want you to dance.

Katie and Devin were an absolute HONOR to work with! I fell in love with their style of photography the minute I saw their work, and the photos for our wedding are more than I could've ever imagined! They were so helpful throughout the day, and were great with suggesting places for a first look and group shots. My husband and I are not naturals in front of the camera, but every single picture her and Devin captured felt seamless and so natural!!! I couldn't recommend them enough - their work is incredible!!!!
Emily L., 10 months ago
Jacob Malone Videography 

5.0

  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Thornton, CO

We understand that your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. That's why we work closely with you to understand your vision for your day, and we'll be there every step of the way to make sure everything runs smoothly. We know that planning a wedding can be stressful, so we're here to make sure your photography and videography experience is fun and stress-free. Our videography is cinematic and emotional, telling the story of your wedding day in a way that will make you feel like you're reliving it all over again.

Jacob Malone was a fantastic videographer for our wedding. Even though we were located out of state, his communication was great - he answered all my questions promptly, set up phone calls, and followed up close to the wedding to make sure everything was set. He has an amazing talent behind the camera and captures beautiful moments with an artistic eye. His fun personality also made him a joy to work with. He made sure to be present for all the important events throughout our wedding day so we never had to worry about missing a special moment. Jacob was extremely organized, reliable, and contributed so much to making our day special. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a talented, dedicated, and personable videographer for their important event. You will not be disappointed! 100/10 recommend!!!
Anna R., a year ago