Photography freezes a moment in time
Light of a moment, kiss in a frame. Artistic rendering of a fraction of a period in time.
Ersland Creative - Based Out of Bozeman, Montana
Wedding Films Telling Your Story
Story-first wedding films for couples who want to remember the voices, movement, laughter, and quiet moments that made the day theirs.
Chapter One — Film
It all starts
with a story.
Curious what your wedding day could look like through film? View our featured film to see if you vibe with our style.
Featured Film
A glimpse of the kind of story I am drawn to: real love, happiness, and moments.
Help us create our featured film
Want your film here?
I am looking for one couple whose wedding film can become a featured portfolio piece. If you'd like the chance at a free wedding film, fill out this form and tell me why!
Chapter Two — Memory
Do I need a wedding film?
You have spent months, perhaps years, planning your perfect day. You have also likely spent a lot of money in the process. Montana affords you a beautiful backdrop to your wedding day, and a photographer will capture that with artistic precision! So you may reasonably wonder, should I really invest the money into a wedding film?
Why may you decide to book a wedding videographer?
The luxuries of film
A wedding film may matter to you if...
you want to hear your vows again years from now as you said them in the moment
you love the little moments, the feelings, the movement.
music is meaningful to you and you can see the way it captures the rhythm of your love.
you want the laughter, music, speeches, and quiet in between it all.
you know now that you would regret not having it.
As a wedding videographer, I would never want anyone to feel
pressured into booking with me. I would rather do all I can to
ensure you feel comfortable with your decision and love the
process all the way through. What matters to me is that you
remember your day with a smile, whether that be a captured memory
or one that lives on in within your mind.
Throughout my time filming weddings, I have found that many
couples look back and wish they had set aside something extra to
have had a wedding film. My wife, Maya, and I, wish the same
ourselves. For some, it becomes a necessary part of their day once
they realize all that it preserves for them.
If you are
on the edge, please feel free to
contact me to discuss what might
be best for your individual circumstances. We will never pressure
you either way, and are happy to guide you in the decision that is
right for you. You can also view more of our films
here.
photo vs film
What does film preserve that photos cannot?
Photography and film do not compete with one another. Rather, they compliment each other because they remember different pieces of the same day. One lets you freeze a second in time. The other allows you to feel as though you have stepped within the moment once more.
Photography and film are an unmatched duo that can bring your wedding day back to life
Film allows you to step within the memory
Movement of each heartbeat, rhythm of your words and the pulse of each quiet second. Captured memories brought to life.
Chapter Three - The Tone
How should your day be remembered?
Once you know film matters, the next question is tone. If you have specific thoughts and ideas and dreams in mind, this may help you structure them.
Choose a few words that feel like your day
Your film begins with a mere feeling.
Pick any combination. Each mix points toward a different kind of wedding film: the pacing, the audio, the texture, and the parts we would want to hold closest.
Choose a few words and your film begins to take shape around the feeling of your day.
Common top-tier wedding film descriptions
01 · adjective
Cinematic
Elevated, emotional, intentionally paced.
A refined edit that uses light, movement, music, and composition to make the day feel artistic without turning it into a performance.
Often felt in: atmosphere, pacing, framing, music.
02 · adjective
Natural
Real, relaxed, and subtle.
A grounded approach that lets the real voices, reactions, laughter, movement, and quiet in-between seconds carry the feeling of the day.
Often felt in: voices, reactions, touch, laughter.
03 · adjective
Story-driven
Emotionally shaped with meaning
An edit guided by vows, speeches, setting, rhythm, and the people around you, so the final piece feels like a memory with an arc.
Often felt in: vows, speeches, place, people.
Chapter Four - Stories
A portfolio for perspective.
See the films below to watch more of our work or to gather more perspective on what you are looking for in your own wedding film.
Cinematic Essentials
Cinematic Essentials Package Sample
A snipet of your best day, wrapped into a package filmed and edited with care and intention.
Forever Film
Forever Film Package Sample
A film that has time to breathe, pause, and feel. More minutes, but just as much heart given to its process.
Custom Collection Sample
Ella and Denver's Custom Collection Sample
Cinematic storytelling shaped around you, your family and friends, and the love that encompasses your day.
Chapter Five - Photo + Video
Do we offer wedding photography?
Maya and I personally focus on wedding films, but we team up with Adya Marie Photography for couples who want photo and video planned together. You can also find her work on Instagram.
When booked as a team, select photo + video collections may be available depending on your date, location, and coverage needs.
Adya Marie Photography
Get to know Adya Marie Photography and how we work together as a team.
Chapter Six - Collections
A glance at our collections.
Every wedding is different, but most couples begin with a collection based on coverage time, story depth, audio, and the specific moments they want preserved. We also love building custom packages for each couple. Explore our collections and ponder over what you're looking for.
Film only
Wedding films by Ersland Creative.
These collections are for couples who already have photography covered or simply want to begin with cinematic wedding film coverage.
Film only
Storybook Ceremony
Full-length professional ceremony video with two cameras and hidden lavalier microphones for clean audio.
Explore this collectionFilm only
Cinematic Essentials
Ceremony, special moments, entrance, first dances, toasts, cake cutting, a full ceremony recording, and a 3-5 minute highlight film.
Explore this collectionFilm only
Forever Film
Getting-ready through grand-exit coverage, full ceremony recording, a 10-15 minute final film, and additional highlight moments.
Explore this collectionCustomizable
Nothing has to fit perfectly on the first pass.
Every wedding timeline is different. We can start with one of these film-only collections, adjust coverage, add or remove pieces, or build something from scratch after a simple conversation about your day.
Photo + video collections
Film by Ersland Creative. Photography by Adya Marie.
These bundles pair our wedding films with Adya Marie Photography for couples who want one cohesive photo + video experience.
Photo + Video
Signature
Six hours of photography, engagement photos, four hours of videography, a highlight reel, and full ceremony recording.
Explore the bundlePhoto + Video
Heirloom
Eight hours of photography with a second photographer, six hours of videography, rehearsal dinner photo coverage, and a longer wedding video.
Explore the bundlePhoto + Video
Legacy
Ten hours of photography, eight hours of videography, rehearsal dinner coverage, anniversary session, and the fullest archive.
Explore the bundle
Chapter Seven - Us
The couple behind the camera. About us
I am Jelani, the filmmaker behind Ersland Creative. My wife Maya and I are a husband-and-wife creative team based in Bozeman, Montana. We have come to love the art of filming wedding days and all that the day includes: family, nerves, faith, weather, laughter, history, and the start of something new. Most of all, I have come to love the expressions and the emotions when each couple watches their wedding film for the first time.
I do not want your wedding film to feel like a production you had to perform for. I want you to live in the moment, enjoy your day, and receive a beautiful gift, a memory of how it all unfolded. And I want it to be yours.
Experience
How we work and how we help.
Most couples are not used to being on camera. That is okay. To be honest, neither are we. Our approach is relaxed, observant, with gently guidance when needed.
I prefer to work in the background, merely observing the day unfold. I will help when direction is useful, step back when the moment is already happening, and keep you focused on the day.
01
We talk through your story.
Your priorities, your loved ones, your style, your location, and what you most want to remember from the day.
02
I film with purpose and love
The planned moments, the unexpected ones, the atmosphere around them, and the small details that make the day feel personal.
03
The film is edited to reflect your story as you remember it.
Music, pacing, audio, vows, speeches, movement, and visuals come together into something personal and something that feels like your wedding, not anyone else's.
A Few Helpful Answers
Questions couples often ask.
Do we need a wedding film if we already have a photographer?
Photography and film remember the day differently. Photos preserve still frames you can print and hold. Film preserves voices, movement, pacing, music, vows, speeches, and the feeling of being there. The decision is yours to make!
What if we feel awkward on camera?
That is completely normal and you know what, so are we! My wife, Maya, and I help guide you when it helps and step back when the moment is already happening. The goal is not to make you perform. The goal is to preserve what is real.
Do you record vows and speeches?
Yes, when planned into the collection. Audio is one of the most powerful parts of a wedding film because it keeps the voices and words of the day alive. We have plenty of equipment to preserve the voices with professional quality.
Can we customize a package?
Yes. The best collection depends on your timeline, location, priorities, and what you most want to remember. Everything is customizable and open to discussion.
Do you travel?
Yes. Ersland Creative is based in Bozeman, Montana and available for weddings in Montana and beyond. Travel fees are discussed in advance.
Epilogue
This is where your story begins.
Reach out and tell us your thoughts, your dreams, your story. We can't wait to be a part of your best day.