Sail and Summit

Thank you for visiting! My name is CJ, which is short for Christian Joel (yes, filling out government documents is SO FUN). I am a native Californian, growing up in San Bernardino County and making my way out to where I am now based, Pasadena, CA. When my camera is put away, you can find me riding motorcycles on mountain roads, finding new things to research and obsess over (currently: watches), or getting my Jeep unstuck from deep mud/snow.

I fell into wedding videography completely by accident; While in college (studying a completely different subject), I was asked by a friend to help shoot a wedding. As soon as we arrived and I was able to witness the joy and emotion surrounding the couple throughout the day, I knew I wanted to continue celebrating peoples’ love stories.

Over 10 years later, I continue to meet incredible couples and preserve the sights, sounds, and emotions of their cherished moments.

We each have our individual stories, which intertwine with the stories of those who we build relationships with. The journey you have with your partner is unique, with its share of crests and valleys. I want to capture that, and give you something that authentically represents your love and your adventure.

The sparkle in your eye as you see each other the first time on your wedding day. The stifled tears  as you exchange vows and bring up inside jokes that no one else in attendance understands. I want to dive deep to find the intimate meanings under these moments. To learn about you both, as well as how and why you love.

So that when you watch your wedding film, you not only view the day but also catch a glimpse of what it took for you to get there.