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Timeless films, made to be kept.

Cinematic wedding films for couples who want to remember how it truly felt, crafted in Door County and wherever your story takes you.

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The Approach

Not staged. Noticed.

The moments that matter most rarely announce themselves. A glance across the aisle. A laugh between old friends. The hush before the first kiss. I film with a calm, unobtrusive presence so you can stay fully in your day, and your film can hold onto every bit of it.

THE WORK

Featured Films

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DOOR COUNTY, WI

Jacqueline & Casey

A summer lakeside wedding on the shores of Egg Harbor. Planned by Carrie Baldwin of Door County Event Planners and photographed by Erin Fox Photo.

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HORSESHOE BAY, DOOR COUNTY

Kate & Meg

A fall lakeside wedding at Horseshoe Bay. Planned by Carrie Baldwin of Door County Event Planners and photographed by The McCartneys.

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MAXWELTON BRAES, BAILEYS HARBOR

Conner & Natalie

A summer wedding on the grounds of Maxwelton Braes Lodge. Planned by Morgan of Pearl Events & Design and photographed by Lindsey Cole Photography.

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THE FILMMAKER

Meet John

For more than nine years and over 100 celebrations, I've made films that couples return to for a lifetime. Door County has been part of my story since childhood, and now I get to tell other love stories along its shorelines. Every film is made with care, intention, and the belief that your day deserves to be remembered exactly as it was.

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KIND WORDS

"John at Valley Films captured our wedding day so beautifully. It is such a special way to remember our day. We cherish the video and we have gotten a million compliments on it."

— JACQUELINE S., DOOR COUNTY WEDDING

Some days are meant to be felt again.

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Your story, kept for generations.

Films start at $5,000.

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