THE PHOTO-VIDEO DUO

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.

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 everything that makes life special

  • Finding beauty in unexpected places

We work with couples who value adventure, laughter, and vibrant love. Though we specialize in Lake Michigan wedding videography and photography, we’re ready to go anywhere your love takes you such as:

  • Exploring a castle in a tiny town in the French countryside

  • Hiking the sand dunes in Indiana and Michigan

  • Climbing a fire escape 27 stories high in downtown Chicago

  • Walking through a grassy horse pasture in Kentucky

  • Even standing in the pouring Alaska rain on a mountain in the middle of nowhere.

And yes, these are all real places that we’ve captured lifelong commitments throughout the years! So if you want your wedding photos and films to be filled with things like…

  • Your grandpa’s face when he sees you in your 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

  • The glow of the sunset when you take a break from the reception and have a quiet walk together

… you have come to the right place, and we would love to hear more from you!

gET ON OUR 2027 wedding SCHEDULE

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.
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

“Worth every penny.”

- STEFANI & MIKE

Wedding party outdoors with the bride, groom, and bridesmaids holding bouquets, celebrating with friends.

“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.

“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.

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

A bride and groom standing on a wooded path, smiling at each other, with the bride holding a colorful bouquet, surrounded by green trees.
A bride and groom smiling outdoors, embrace each other with the bride's hand on the groom's shoulder, wearing wedding attire. The bride has lace dress and pearl earrings, the groom has glasses and a boutonniere.

LET’S DO IT LIKE YOU DREAM IT