your STORYTELLING TEAM
hey there!
We’re Carly & Daniel.
We are the husband-wife duo behind Wind & Waves Media, and we're so excited that you're here! God brought us together in college, we fell in love, and now we embark on all kinds of creative adventures together every year.
We’re passionate about:
Living boldly + loving deeply
Good music + good food
Creating relationships marked by kindness and honesty
Knowing Jesus + making Him known to others
Cherishing the small things that make life special
Finding beauty in unexpected places every day
We work best with couples who chase adventure, laugh a lot, and live in the moment. Preserving the authenticity of moments is our main goal when we document weddings, so you'll find us minimizing the posed moments and attempting to be human flies-on-the-wall as we capture you and your loved ones on camera. We don't mind getting a little messy in the sand or wet in the rain, and we are up for just about anything to get "that perfect shot" for your photos and films.
So if you want photos and films that preserve things like…
The way the light shines through the tree leaves
Your hair and dress blowing in the breeze
Heartfelt vows that bring tears to your eyes
The loving way your dad looks at your mom
… we are so ready to get to know you!
Found the right fit?
Get To Know Carly
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Gold fish, dark chocolate, and almost any kind of baked good
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The Band Camino, Chris Renzema, Amanda Cook, & The Gray Havens
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Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska
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Peppermint mocha
Get To Know Daniel
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Cheese, dried mango, and hummus with pita chips
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Kings Kaleidoscope, Twenty One Pilots, Turnpike Troubadours, & Flatland Cavalry
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Sequoia National Park, California
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Vanilla sweet cream nitro cold brew
Love notes
Love notes
“My husband and I had a wonderful experience with Wind & Waves Media! From day one, Carly was extremely communicative, and ready to help wherever we needed. Our journey with Carly started with our engagement photos, and ended with her and the team doing our photography and videography on our wedding day. During the whole process, Carly reached out to see how we were feeling, asked we needed anything, and was so supportive overall.
When it came to a timeline we had no clue where to start, but Carly did! She made the process so much smoother than I thought it could be. We got sneak peeks so quickly after the wedding, with the rest and our videos shortly after. Our photos and videos couldn’t have turned out any better! My husband and I love looking at them all the time because they’re that good. We’re so blessed for how great this team was to us!!”
- Megan & Jordan
“Working with Carly and Daniel was amazing! Carly is very organized, detailed, and responsive (very important when planning for a wedding). She was excited for us and with us. She and Daniel even got in Lake Huron with us for some really beautiful pictures. We got all that we asked for in a timely manner and with very high quality. Only wish we had hired them for the whole evening! They were able to capture the essence of our day beautifully and we’ve heard nothing but rave reviews from our friends and family who have seen the pictures and video. Worth every penny.”
- Stefani & Mike
“Carly photographed our wedding and did a fantastic job! She came up with a schedule for the photography time and was organized in making sure she took all of the photos we were wanting. She also used a second shooter who did a great job. She returned a "sneak peak" with about 30 photos just 4 days after the wedding and had all the pictures to us in less than 3 weeks.
It was so fast! And we love the pictures! She kept the style bright and made sure the photos brought out the beautiful colors of the day, just as I wanted. I could not recommend her more!”
- Abby & Luke
“Carly is so caring and sweet! From the moment I reached out to her for her availability I knew I wanted her to capture our wedding day. She is so organized I'm surprised she isn't a wedding planner! Her and her husband are such a great team, they have an unspoken language that helps them navigate a hectic wedding day seamlessly. And I'll just leave some of my favorite photos here so you can see for yourself what a great job she does.”
- Delaney & Mick
WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO
Wind & Waves Media has been an incredible gift from Jesus, the One who historically calmed the stormy wind and waves with a mere word when He walked upon this earth. God fills our lives with peace and purpose every single day, and He is the inspiration for our creativity. We give King Jesus all the glory in our business. We care for people because He cares for people. We uphold marriage because He upholds marriage. We value integrity because He values integrity.
“whatever you do, do all to the glory of God”
1 Corinthians 10:31
how we work with our couples
sneak peeks & Teaser Film
These 30-50 hand-picked sneak peek images will be delivered within 72 hours after your wedding day to show you how I will be editing the full gallery. And your Teaser Film will be social-media-ready the week after your wedding!
planning meeting
We'll discuss the timeline for the day, any specific shots you're hoping for, and any special requests you have. This ensures we're both fully prepared and on the same page for your wedding day extravaganza.
print order
If you'd like to order prints, video books, or custom photo albums, we can discuss options, and I'll assist you with the process. These are wonderful ways to preserve your memories and create tangible keepsakes to cherish for years to come.
your wedding day
It's time to shine, and we’ll be ready to capture all of your special moments— like photography and videography ninjas, documenting every smile, tear, and dance move!
save-the-date session
We can kick off the engagement photo festivities with a chance for us to get to know each other better, have some fun, and capture some pre-wedding moments of you two as a couple.
Contract & deposit
Once you're ready to take the plunge, we'll get all the paperwork squared away, and I'll officially secure your wedding date on my calendar. It's like putting a bow on it—we're officially locked in.
REACH OUT
Click on the “Let’s Do This” tab to shoot us a message. We’ll get back to you within 72 hours with our full pricing guide and to let you know if we still have your date available!
pre-booking Meeting
We will schedule a face-to-face online video chat to get to know each other’s personalities and see if we would be a good fit working together.
photo & film delivery
Once your photos and films are ready, you’ll receive them in a beautiful online gallery. Here, you'll be able to view, download, and share them with friends and family. It's like reliving your wedding day all over again—from the comfort of your own home this time!
WATCH THE FILMS
THOUGHTUL. JOYFUL. ARTISTIC.
