MEET your WEDDING MEDIA TEAM
hey there!
We’re Carly & Daniel.
We are the husband-wife duo behind Wind & Waves Media, and we're 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 with couples who value adventure, laughter, and vibrant love. Preserving both the prompted + the unscripted moments on wedding days is how we roll. Though we specialize in Lake Michigan wedding videography and photography, we’re ready to go anywhere your love takes you: atop sand dunes in Indiana, on a fire escape 27 stories high in downtown Chicago, in a grassy horse pasture in Kentucky, and even in the rain on a mountain in the middle of nowhere Alaska. (And yes, these are all real places that we’ve documented weddings and elopements throughout the years!)
So if you want a photo gallery and films filled with things like…
Your maid of honor’s face when she sees you in your wedding dress for the first time
Hugs from your parents before you walk down the aisle
The tears that came when you read your written vows out-loud for the first time
The glow of the sunset when you take a break from the reception to go for a walk with your love
… you have come to the right place, and we would love to hear more from you!
gET ON OUR 2026 SCHEDULE BEFORE IT FILLS UP
“Worth every penny.”
- STEFANI & MIKE
“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
“they have an unspoken language that helps them navigate a hectic wedding day seamlessly.”
- DELANEY & MICK
Get To Know Carly
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Playing pickleball as Daniel’s partner, gardening, baking sourdough-related goods, gathering with friends around the Bible, and exploring new music on Spotify
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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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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
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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
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.
“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!
Your wedding day is only lived twice:
when you experience it + when you remember it
