About US
About Real to Reel
Hey — I’m PJ.
What we do
We create documentary-style wedding films with just enough cinematic flair to make the moments hit.
That means we’re not showing up to stage your day or turn it into a production. We’re there to capture it as it actually happens — the emotion, the energy, the people, the little in-between stuff — and turn it into something you’ll want to come back to for years.
Why it matters
Your wedding day flies. You’re going to miss things — not because you don’t care, but because you can’t be everywhere at once.
The look on your partner’s face when you walk in.
Your people reacting during vows.
The side comments you didn’t even hear.
The quick hugs happening behind you.
My job is to catch all of that and give it back to you.
I want you to press play and feel the rush all over again — every time.
How we tell the story
I’m always listening for the good stuff:
• vows
• speeches
• private vows
• the random little one-liners
• anything that feels like you two
That’s what makes a film personal.
Style-wise, it’s simple:
• 90% fly-on-the-wall so you can just be yourselves
• 10% cinematic lift so the biggest moments feel as big as they were And yes — if we can fly the drone, we’re flying the drone (venue + weather permitting).
What it’s like working with us
Our goal isn’t to make you “perform.” It’s to keep things comfortable so you can be yourselves — and then capture what happens naturally.
Quiet and emotional? Great. Loud and chaotic? Also great. Want to get creative and take your time on portraits? I’m down. Want to party hard with your people? Perfect.
Couples and photographers love working with us because we’re professional, calm, and fun, and we know how to move through a wedding day without adding stress.
How we tell the story
I’m always listening for the good stuff:
• vows
• speeches
• private vows
• the random little one-liners
• anything that feels like you two
That’s what makes a film personal.
Style-wise, it’s simple:
• 90% fly-on-the-wall so you can just be yourselves
• 10% cinematic lift so the biggest moments feel as big as they were And yes — if we can fly the drone, we’re flying the drone (venue + weather permitting).
What it’s like working with us
Our goal isn’t to make you “perform.” It’s to keep things comfortable so you can be yourselves — and then capture what happens naturally.
Quiet and emotional? Great. Loud and chaotic? Also great. Want to get creative and take your time on portraits? I’m down. Want to party hard with your people? Perfect.
Couples and photographers love working with us because we’re professional, calm, and fun, and we know how to move through a wedding day without adding stress.
How I ended up here (the honest version)
I’ve loved video since high school and moved to Savannah for SCAD’s film program, but life took me in a different direction at first. I ended up in the wedding world kind of unexpectedly — and then I got pulled deeper into it.
I learned weddings from the inside: planning, timelines, vendor flow, the behind-the-scenes that makes the day actually work.
At this point, I’ve helped plan or personally attended around 700 weddings, and I don’t take a single one for granted. If anything, that experience made me care more — because after that many weddings you realize the same thing every time:
Every couple has their own story, and it deserves to be treated like it’s the only wedding on the calendar.
Real to Reel is just me putting the two worlds together:
• deep wedding experience (so I understand the day better than most)
• video + storytelling (what I’ve loved from the beginning)
licensed + insured
The “adult” stuff (that matters)
Fully licensed + insured
Your Film will be fully licensed and insured with us.
Backups
Backups for everything (cameras, audio, cards — redundancy is key)
Serious responsibility
If something ever happened, I’ve got a network of trusted pros so you’re covered Relaxed energy. Serious responsibility.
If this feels like your vibe, let’s talk
We’ll hop on a consultation call, I’ll hear your story and what you’re planning, and I’ll recommend what makes the most sense for your day. No pressure – just a good conversation to see if we’re a fit.