A cinematic approach to real moments, built around light, movement, and emotion
★★★★★ 5-star rated on Google
Packages
- Everything in photography, plus: Dedicated videographer
- 5-6 min highlight (multi-camera)
- Full ceremony & speeches film
- Drone cinematography
Two-person team, dedicated videographer
Starting at $6,600
Charlotte Wedding Coverage
- 8 hours coverage
- 1 videographer
- 5-6 min highlight film
- Full ceremony & speeches film
- Timeline consultation
- Online gallery
- Drone cinematography
Video Only
One specialist, cinematic film
Starting at $3,500
A photo shows you what happened.
A film brings you back to how it felt.
Hearing your own voice tremble as you said your vows. The way you moved. The story of your day told with motion and sound.
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Why photo and video together
Ten years from now, you will be grateful you have both.
01
One cohesive story
Photo and video edited to match in tone, feel, and color.
02
Nothing gets lost
Video captures sound, movement, and emotion photos can't hold.
03
One team
No coordination between vendors. We move as one on the day.
A photograph stops time.
Video takes you back to it.
- 8 hours coverage
- 1 photographer
- Sneak peek / 50+ images/hr
- Timeline consultation
- Online gallery
Photography
Documentary photo, start to finish
Starting at $3,500
Studio favorite
Let's chat and plan it together →
Thinking about something more intimate?
* The add-on films are captured by Ryan alongside your photography. Full Photo + Video brings a dedicated videographer — second angle, longer film, nothing missed.
Our Approach
Not here to pose you every five seconds or turn your wedding day into a photoshoot. We show up, read the room, and let things unfold the way they're supposed to. The quiet moments between the big ones, the look across the room, the laugh you didn't see coming.
Story-driven documentary coverage with gentle guidance
A little direction goes a long way. We'll get you started, tell you where to stand, what to do with your hands, how to just relax into it. After that we mostly stay out of your way.
Guidance When You Need It, Space When You Don’t
Our Philosophy
If something real is happening, we're already there.
By the end of portraits most couples have completely forgotten the camera is even there. That's not an accident. That's just how we work.
how we work
Documentary · Cinematic · Intentional
Based in Charlotte, I've been photographing weddings for over a decade. First across California, and now throughout Charlotte and all of North Carolina
Hey, I'm Ryan
That work sharpens how I see light and composition, and pushes me creatively in ways that carry into every wedding I photograph. The way a moment builds, when to hold still, when to follow. That's the same instinct whether I'm on a film set or watching a father walk his daughter down the aisle.
Outside of weddings, I also work as a commercial cinematographer.
Lyza & Pat
It truly felt like a fairytale dream
From our first conversation with Ryan, we felt completely at ease. His calm presence and creative eye made us confident from the start.
Keirsten & Jane
I absolutely recommend them 10/10!
Working with Silver Seas was truly wonderful. Ryan and Elijah were both incredibly professional and so easy to be around throughout the entire process.
Julie & Reepak
Felt like being with friends all day
They truly cared about every detail, asked thoughtful questions, and delivered beautiful work. We are so grateful. Thank you again, Ryan and team.
Working with Silver Seas was truly wonderful. Ryan and Elijah were both incredibly professional and so easy to be around throughout the entire process. Communication was seamless from start to finish, and their calm, supportive energy made such a meaningful difference on our wedding day. We felt completely taken care of and would highly recommend them to any couple.
-Keirsten & Jane
I absolutely recommend them 10/10!
From start to finish, Ryan and his team made us feel completely at ease, like we were spending the day with friends who just happen to be incredibly talented. They truly cared about every detail, asked thoughtful questions, and delivered beautiful work. We are so grateful. Thank you again, Ryan and team.
- Julie & Reepak
Ryan and his crew made us feel like we were hanging out with friends
Authentic, story-driven wedding photography and film. Let’s connect and start planning your perfect day.
Let's Make Magic
Every wedding has its own rhythm, emotion, and meaning. Our storytelling approach and creative vision ensure your day is preserved as it truly felt.
If this resonates, we’d love to hear from you.
Packages
Thinking about somthing more intimate?
Charlotte Wedding Coverage
- Everything in photography, plus: Dedicated videographer
- 5-6 min highlight (multi-camera)
- Full ceremony + speeches film
- Drone cinematography
Studio Favorite
Starting at $6,600
Two-person team, dedicated videographer
Full Photo + Video
- 8 hours coverage
- 1 photographer
- Sneak peek / 50+ images/hr
- Timeline consultation
- Online gallery
Starting at $6,600
Photography
Documentary photo, start to finish
ADD FILM TO YOUR DAY
one camera, alongside photo
Teaser · 2 min + ceremony +$1000
* The add-on films are captured by Ryan alongside your photography. Full Photo + Video brings a dedicated videographer — second angle, longer film, nothing missed.
Let's chat →
- 8 hours coverage
- 1 videographer
- 5-6 min highlight film
- Full ceremony & speeches film
- Timeline consultation
- Online gallery
- Drone cinematography
Starting at $3,500
Video Only
One Specialist, cinematic film
From the moment we chose Silver Seas, we felt an immediate sense of peace. We trusted them fully and could simply be present in our day.
We truly cannot recommend them enough.
absolutely amazing!
Sabrina & Tyler
From the very beginning, Ryan made everything feel easy. We were able to relax and just be ourselves. The photos and films truly feel like us and bring us right back to the day.
It truly felt like a fairytale dream
Lyza & Pat
Ryan and Elijah were so easy to work with. They helped our day feel calm and natural, and we were able to just enjoy every moment.
I absolutely recommend them 10/10
Keirsten & Jane
We let real moments unfold naturally, while portraits are guided with simple, and intentional direction so everything feels authentic. We keep things moving, then slow it down so the moment can breathe.
Nothing forced or over-posed.
Just moments that feel like you.
Ryan was a great presence all day. He made everyone feel comfortable and captured everything exactly how we hoped.
— Blair H
What couples say