Did you know that it wasn’t until the 1950s that color cinematography replaced black and white film? Before then, filmmakers used light and shadow to help tell their stories. But once color made its big debut, artists had a whole new way to enhance their storytelling. Because color does so much more than the obvious […]

What do lobsters and wedding films have in common?  And no, this isn’t a trick question! The thing lobsters and wedding films have in common is perceived value.  In an article (having nothing to do with weddings or films), Mateo Askaripour writes about how people didn’t always see lobsters as fine dining. At least not […]

Dean and Kara had their wedding at MolenVliet Vineyards in Stellenbosch, just outside of Cape Town, South Africa. When Kara told us that they were moving their wedding to Cape Town, South Africa we had one response, ‘We’re In!” This wedding was such an incredible experience that we will not forget. Time and time again […]

Koby & Kelly had us out for their incredible Colorado Mountain Wedding. We absolutely love the mountains of Colorado and cannot wait to visit again in the near future. Here is a short teaser video from our day with Koby & Kelly Nick & Jenn Vendors Wild Oak Films // Tara Johansen Photography // Gatherings […]

Randall and Hannah had their Wedding Reception at The Wichita Country Club in Wichita, Kansas We heard a lot of great toasts during Randall and Hannah’s wedding day. Randall’s best man asked why Hannah would want to marry him 😂 (and then gave an eloquent answer why). We heard how Randall supports Hannah in all […]

We drove to Kansas City (one of Nick’s favorite places) to film Gerrid & Ebony’s wedding. They were 100% a fun group – we haven’t experienced a reception quite like theirs! One that that was incredible about this wedding was Ebony asked a couple of her bridesmaids to do some spoken word poetry during the […]

Isaac & Allison were married at Acre Baja in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. For Isaac & Allie’s destination wedding we filmed at various locations in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico over the four days. We did an intimate ‘engagement’ session, covered their rehearsal dinner and were a part of their wedding day. During the reception Ally’s […]

We loved being a part of this wedding styled shoot outside of Wichita, Kansas. We loved working with these vendors and it was fun to put together this fun wedding video. Nick & Jenn Vendors Wild Oak Films // MaktographyMK // Oliva Willow Designs // Love of Character // Revel Gardens // Kansas Hair Hippie […]

Benjamin & Gabrielle were married at Two Rivers Greenhouse outside of Springfield, Missouri. Benj and Gabby had an incredible wedding day. It was full of emotion, meaning and a lot of fun! Benj could barely keep it together when he was reading his letter from his wife Gabby. They shared many things during their letters, […]

Tyler & Emily had their intimate backyard wedding on their personal property outside of Wichita, Kansas. Tyler and Emily have been together since they were in high school. On one of their first dates at the fair, Emily found a little metal key on the ground. Printed on the key was the word ‘happiness.’ They […]