Bold Emotionally-Led, Intentional Wedding Films
Milwaukee Wedding Videographer Serving Couples Across Wisconsin
The vows, the laughter, the pre-ceremony butterflies, the way the room erupted during your first dance. If you want to relive the day, not just remember it, we’re ready to capture it.
Moments that you don’t watch – you feel.
Anchored North films are emotion-led and story-driven, shaped by the real sounds of your wedding day.
I weave vows, laughter, and heartfelt speeches into a narrative that reflects who you are, not what’s trending. By taking the time to understand your personalities and what matters most to you, I craft films with intention and care, meticulously shaping each moment into a cohesive, meaningful story.
On the wedding day itself, I remain present yet unobtrusive, allowing moments to unfold naturally so you can stay fully immersed rather than perform for the camera. The result is a timeless, elegant wedding film–one that ages beautifully and becomes an heirloom you’ll return to for decades.
Elegant, Documentary-Style Wedding Films
Montana and Bobby
He brought such a calming presence to the wedding day. This made the whole day from start to finish feel so genuine. Trusting Ian with capturing our wedding video was the best thing we could’ve done. Truly a selfless, stand-up guy whose down-to-earth character and passion for creativity and media shine through his work.”
“Ian is an absolute master of his craft. He commits so much thought and time to artfully create a priceless treasure that will take you back to your wedding day within seconds of watching it.
The Experience & Investment
My package structure is designed with flexibility in mind, so you receive the coverage and edits that reflect your vision, without worrying that important moments will be missed. Every collection can be tailored to suit your individual needs and your vision for your wedding.
From getting ready to open dancing, I’m there to capture your full story.
All-day coverage is included in every collection
Your trailer serves as an intimate preview of your film, a beautifully crafted reflection of the feelings and moments that made your day unforgettable. Your trailer will be delivered shortly after your wedding day, so you can relive the emotion while you’re still on cloud nine and as you await the delivery of your full-length film.
Each collection includes a trailer + detailed highlight film
Customize your collection based on how you want to remember the day
Add full-length films of your ceremony and speeches, short social edits, wedding-weekend coverage, and more.
While you head off on your honeymoon, I get to work meticulously crafting your wedding films. You’ll be able to hit play and be instantly brought back to every special moment of the best day of your lives.
Relive the Emotion
When your wedding day finally arrives, you get to stay fully present and enjoy the day, knowing that every meaningful moment is being preserved on film. I blend in and capture real moments without staging or performance.
Celebrate!
Leading up to your wedding, I’ll coordinate with you, your planner, and your vendor team to align on timelines, audio needs, special moments to be captured, and logistical details so the day flows naturally.
Planning with Ease
I’ll share our pricing guide and a curated proposal with recommended coverage and edits based on your needs. Everything is customizable from there. A signed contract and deposit secure your date, and you’ll receive a special welcome gift to mark the beginning of your story with Anchored North Films!
Choose Your Collection
Reach out to me through my inquiry form, and I’ll be in touch to schedule a quick getting-to-know-you call. We’ll chat about your ideas for your wedding, what you value, and how you’d like your story to be told. This helps me tailor options to your vision so you get the perfect videography coverage.
Let’s Talk
How It Works
A seamless, supportive process from start to finish
- Gabriella & Maverick
“It’s impossible to go back and redo the day all over again, but with Ian’s amazing videos, I truly feel like I’ll be able to relive the happiness and joy of the day over and over again! For anyone who needs it, take this as your sign to book Ian as your videographer, you won’t regret it!
We are by no means ‘naturals’ behind the camera, but I was so surprised how effortless and easy it was to have Ian blend into our day. We weren’t constantly doing different poses, but instead just genuinely having a good time and being ourselves. While he gave some direction when needed, everything felt very natural and fun. At times I forgot Ian was even there. Besides his amazing work behind the camera, what sets Ian apart is his genuine personality and love for his job. From our rehearsal dinner to the reception and every moment in between, Ian was excited to be a part of our day and made it even more special.”
- Sydney & Joey
“It was incredible to watch back some of our favorite moments and also be able to witness some for the first time. I am so grateful to have a piece like this to cherish year after year and be able to share with our kids and their kids one day.
“It is also such a great piece for us to be able to reflect on how blessed we are because you were able to capture all of the people and love there supporting us. You have an incredible talent for making people feel seen while also managing to capture so many of the best parts that went into making our wedding day one we want to relive for years to come. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being a part of our day, for being so thoughtful throughout the process, and for delivering us an heirloom. I cannot recommend you enough to anyone I know looking for a videographer!”
What does the coverage of the day include?
Your wedding film becomes a living record of your vows, the voices of your loved ones, and the moments you’ll want to revisit for decades. Every film is crafted with intention, artistry, and care — giving you an heirloom that grows more meaningful over time.
Can we customize the package to suit our specific needs?
What if we feel awkward on camera?
How does the payment process work?
Do you have any additional fees?
How is the audio from the ceremony and speeches included in the highlight video?
Absolutely! During the onboarding process, I’ll go over your vision and preferences for the highlight film. Every couple starts with a base package that covers the essentials, and from there, you can customize and add on whatever fits your day best.
What does the coverage of the day include?
Can we customize the package to suit our specific needs?
What if we feel awkward on camera?
How does the payment process work?
Do you have any additional fees?
How is the audio from the ceremony and speeches included in the highlight video?
Not to worry! Not everyone feels natural being filmed, so our goal is to create an atmosphere where you can be fully present, not performing. I blend into the day and give direction only when it truly helps. Most couples say they forgot the camera was even there.
What does the coverage of the day include?
Can we customize the package to suit our specific needs?
What if we feel awkward on camera?
How does the payment process work?
Do you have any additional fees?
How is the audio from the ceremony and speeches included in the highlight video?
A non-refundable retainer, equal to 25% is required to secure Anchored North and your wedding date. The retainer is due upon signing the contract. The remaining balance can be paid either on your wedding day or anytime after the retainer is submitted. Payments can be made conveniently online through your client portal or via Venmo. To make sure I keep all receipts of transactions, I do not accept cash.
What does the coverage of the day include?
Can we customize the package to suit our specific needs?
What if we feel awkward on camera?
How does the payment process work?
Do you have any additional fees?
How is the audio from the ceremony and speeches included in the highlight video?
There are no additional taxes or fees at checkout. If your wedding will be held outside of the state of Wisconsin, there is a travel fee.
What does the coverage of the day include?
Can we customize the package to suit our specific needs?
What if we feel awkward on camera?
How does the payment process work?
Do you have any additional fees?
How is the audio from the ceremony and speeches included in the highlight video?
I use professional audio equipment to capture clear audio from speeches and the ceremony. Depending on the situation, I will either mic the individual person or plug into the DJ's soundboard to pull audio straight from the microphone. This audio will be integrated into your highlight video to enhance the storytelling and emotional impact while keeping to my standard of using clean, high-quality audio.
What does the coverage of the day include?
How is the audio from the ceremony and speeches included in the highlight video?
Can we customize the package to suit our specific needs?
What if we feel awkward on camera?
How does the payment process work?
Do you have any additional fees?
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