Documentary photography & cinematic films among California’s vineyards and golden hills.
★★★★★ 5-star rated on Google
Real moments, shaped by light and movement
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From Napa and Sonoma to the vineyards and estates throughout Northern California, Wine Country weddings have a way of turning the landscape into part of the story.
We photograph with a documentary approach, looking for the real moments as they unfold while using the incredible California light, atmosphere, and sense of place to create photographs that feel cinematic and connected to the place.
Ten years from now, you will be grateful you have both.
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.
Why photo and video together
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.
We'd love to hear about your day. Photography collections begin at $5,000, and full photo and film at $9,500.
Every wedding is a little different. We'll send full details when you reach out.
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
We started Silver Seas in 2015 and have been photographing across California's wine country ever since, from Napa and Sonoma to Mendocino and Paso Robles.
Hey, we're Ryan & Elijah!
Our focus is keeping things natural, pushing each other creatively to tell your story with honesty and heart. We know these venues, this light, and the rhythm of a wine country wedding day. So we stay close, stay out of the way, and give your day back to you in photography and film.
Ryan shoots photo, Elijah shoots film, and together we capture your whole day.
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.
We'd love to hear about your day. Collections begin at $5,000.
We'll send full details when you reach out.
Why photo and video together
A photo shows you what happened. A film brings you back to how it felt.
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.
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.
Storytelling
Documentary Style
We know these venues, this light, and the rhythm of a wine country wedding day. We stay close, stay out of the way, and give your day back to you in photo and film.
Ryan shoots photo, Elijah shoots film, and together we capture your whole day.
We started Silver Seas in 2015 and have photographed across California's wine country ever since, from Napa and Sonoma to Mendocino and Paso Robles.
Hey, we're Ryan & Elijah!
Ryan was a great presence all day. He made everyone feel comfortable and captured everything exactly how we hoped.
— Blair H
What couples say