Wind & Waves Media - The Married Photography and Videography Duo

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Let Us Introduce Ourselves

hey there!

Carly and Daniel are the Lake Michigan-based husband-wife filmmakers / photographers who specialize in documenting joyful wedding weekends worldwide. They combine professional artistry with a classic, documentary approach to create digital keepsake that will be passed down for many generations to come.

They are passionate about:

Living boldly and loving deeply
Good music and good food
Investing in relationships marked by kindness and honesty
Knowing Jesus and making Him known to others
Cherishing small, important details
Adventure, always

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Two people sitting on a sofa in a cozy living room, enjoying coffee and reading books, with a Christmas tree, candles, and wall decorations behind them.

A man and woman couple dancing closely in a room with beige carpet and plain walls, the man wearing a red shirt and khaki pants, the woman in a beige sweater and blue jeans.

“They have an unspoken language that helps them navigate a hectic wedding day seamlessly.”

- DELANEY & MICK

A bride and groom share a kiss by the water, with the bride smiling and holding a large colorful bouquet, during their wedding on a dock.

“My (now) husband was super nervous about the whole process, but Carly helped ease us into the photos and we ended up having the best time!”

- CELESTE & TYLER

A bride and groom embrace outdoors on their wedding day, with trees and a clear sky in the background, the bride holding a bouquet of colorful flowers.

A woman with glasses and long brown hair standing in a field of dry bushes with a mountain range and snow-capped peaks in the background.

Get To Know Carly

Playing pickleball as Daniel’s partner, gardening, baking sourdough-related goods, gathering with friends around the Bible, and exploring new music on Spotify
The Band Camino, Chris Renzema, Amanda Cook, & The Gray Havens
Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska
Peppermint mocha

A man smiling outdoors in a natural landscape with snow-capped mountains in the background and pine trees and shrubs in the foreground.

Get To Know Daniel

Playing pickleball as Carly’s partner, grilling or smoking meat outside, gardening, playing pickup basketball at the YMCA, and gathering with friends around the Bible
Kings Kaleidoscope, Twenty One Pilots, Turnpike Troubadours, & Flatland Cavalry
Sequoia National Park, California
Vanilla sweet cream nitro cold brew

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 (Mark 4:35 - 41). 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.

A young woman and man are sitting on a patterned couch, sharing a laugh while holding books. The woman has long brown hair and is wearing a gray top, the man has short dark hair and is in a white long-sleeve shirt. Behind them, a bookshelf, guitars, and framed artwork are visible, and sunlight streams through a window with pink curtains.

A couple holding hands with wedding rings, sitting together with a bible and a coffee cup nearby.

A man and woman embrace outdoors on a hillside at sunset, touching foreheads and smiling gently at each other.

A smiling couple standing hand in hand on a sandy beach near the ocean, with a scenic coastline and hills in the background during daylight.

“whatever you do, do all to the glory of God”

1 Corinthians 10:31