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I spent 10 years working all over the world as a Visual Effects Artist on some of the biggest Hollywood films (Happy Feet, I, Robot, I Am Legend, Eagle Eye, Speed Racer, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Spy Kids 2, Surf’s Up, etc.). While working in Hollywood, I learned a great many high-level skills that I now put to good use in my wedding films.

After years of working round the clock for months on end (thats the way big movies are made) my wife and I decided it was time to start our family. We moved to the northwest, and that was the best decision we ever made. We now live on 9 acres with our two young daughters who are the joy of our life.

My ultimate career goal is to produce and direct independent feature films. I am often moved by films with strong emotions at their core. Character-driven stories, often love stories, are my favorite subjects for film. For me, emotion is the key to good filmmaking.

When I started making wedding films, I realized that here, too, emotion is key. I saw the beauty of the day and the love of the couple. Here was the chance to shoot a love story in a single day. Wow, I thought, this is perfect.

My professional video equipment is extensive and state-of-the-art. My support team is experienced and talented. My goal is to make emotion-driven wedding films with modern production values. I work very hard at it. And I love every minute.

Thanks,

Rob Crain


Couples I film love the videos I make for them.

"Thank you for making our memories literally last forever!” -Caitlin

"Oh my goodness, they are AMAZING. I absolutely love the videos. You are incredible and truly gifted at what you do.” -Mallory

“Amazing. Thank you so much. Seriously. Amazing. Thank You!” -Sam

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Frequently asked questions

What primary style do you identify with?

Cinematic
Documentary
Short Form
Storytelling

Which wedding events do you service?

Ceremony
Pre-Ceremony
Reception

What videography services do you offer?

Drone Footage
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations

What final video formats do you offer?

Blu-Ray
Digital Download
DVD
USB Flash Drive

Reviews of Crain Studios

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Cj Sent on 12/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Photographer and Videographer!

We could not have asked for a better photographer and videographer!

We found Rob by chance to take photo and video for our wedding in 2023. We cannot believe how incredible all the photos and videos are! Rob captured everything from the beginning of the day, to the wedding, to the party highlights, all of our favorite moments in such a beautiful way!! With the videos too it felt like we could relive the day over and over again, which as Groundhog Day fans, we truly love! From the little touches of music timing in the video, to the big pieces of the video and picture quality (and quantity), it solidifies in our minds that Rob was the best investment in our wedding day!

If you are wondering if Rob is worth his prices, he is worth every penny (and to be honest, he should be charging more). The technology he uses is better than anything we expected to see from a wedding photographer, and he has the knowledge and eye for details to utilize it. We were not sure if one person would be enough to capture photo and video, and Rob proved that it was possible! Rob was everywhere, all at once, capturing every moment without being in the way of "the moment".

Thank you Rob for being excellent at your craft and being a wonderful person to spend our wedding day with! We are so grateful for these captured memories and will always treasure them!
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David Sent on 10/02/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Jen was just incredible. She made both my wife and I feel relaxed as we were not the most comfortable in front of the camera. I do recommend that you do the engagement shoot as this made the wedding day easier. She captured every picture we wanted and then some. She was completely professional and delivered a great product.
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Christe Sent on 08/30/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Rob was amazing to work with! I loved the light, color, and emotion in his work before we booked him. After our wedding we both were so impressed by his friendly, calm, and personable demeanor. He has great ideas and attention to detail. We would highly recommend his work to anyone. It is worth the money to have our memories captured this way! If we need any videography work in the future, Rob would be the one we would want!!
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Kristen Sent on 07/23/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I wanted a photographer and videographer who knew what they were doing and could produce good products; were professional, friendly, and easy to work with; worked well together; and were reasonably priced. My DJ recommended them based on what I was looking for. I talked with them on the phone and then my fiance and I met with them in person. We saw examples of their work and had a great time talking with them. After our meeting, my fiance said that they were so professional and we should definitely work with them. Also, Rob could do both a multi-angle, full-length video of our ceremony as well as an overall film capturing the whole day.
They were easy and a pleasure to work with before, during, and after our wedding day. One of our friends commented how professional they were on the wedding day. She said that they weren't distracting and they worked so well together - making sure they both got important views and not getting in each other's way. They really do work well together! They are also attentive to requests you make, so be sure to communicate your expectations and wants. Also, check with other important people (like parents) to know their expectations and share these with the photographer and videographer.
The videos have moved people to tears and are seriously professional - just like a movie (which is what Rob said it would be). And he went the extra mile, too!
Overall, I am very glad we chose them to capture our memories and be the recorders of our very special day. I highly recommend Jenn and Rob at Crain Studios!
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Ondi Sent on 10/09/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Crain Studios did the videography for my wedding at the Hagadone Event Center in Coeur d'Alene this September. We could not have been happier with the results! Rob was very helpful and communicated well before the wedding. He was extremely professional and great to work with at the wedding. He stayed until the very end of my wedding just to get every last special moment. And the results were amazing. My husband and I got to watch it a week after our wedding and it brought tears to our eyes. It is so special! I would recommend Crain Studios to anyone!
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Danielle Sent on 02/25/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I can't say enough good things about Crain Studios. I was nervous picking a photographer because we were planning our wedding from the east coast. I was not able to meet Jenn in person until the wedding day. Jenn and her lovely assistant immediately made me feel at ease. She was fun to work with and clearly knew what she was doing. Our pictures turned out beautiful! I could not have asked for a better experience.
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Erin Sent on 02/19/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Rob and his crew are the best in the biz! We weren't sure if we wanted to hire a videographer but after stumbling across Crain Studios and seeing the beautiful creations Rob has put together we called right away. Rob was prompt to answer any questions we had and helped us put together a video package and pricing that met our budget. He and his team stayed flexible over our multi venue wedding day and were nothing but professional. His passion for what he does is obvious and we were more than impressed with how our video package turned out. 5 stars is the largest rating available but we'd be willing to rate much higher. Thank you Crain Studios! ~Adam and Erin Fields~
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Christy Sent on 12/07/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Crain Studios exceeded all expectations when they presented my fiancé and I with our wedding videos! We could not be more happy with what they produced! One of our favorites is the "congratulatory video" of all of our friends and family. Rob captured the most special parts of our wedding and made videos that were perfect reflections of the day. Not only are the videos amazing, but both Rob and his crew are great to work with! They are flexible, creative, and fun! Everyone at the wedding had great things to say about Rob and his friendliness and professionalism. I am so happy with the quality and content of our videos and couldn't have asked for a better experience or better service. This was the best money I spent when it came to wedding planning! I highly recommend Crain Studios for any event. They will not disappoint!
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Casey Sent on 11/24/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Rob--
Thank you so much for everything!!!! We were absolutely amazed at how perfectly our day was summarized, and we will cherish the videos forever. We could not have asked for someone more professional, kind, and detail-oriented. Thank you, thank you, thank you! --- Casey & Justin
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Natalie Sent on 11/07/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Words can't do justice how much We love the videos. Tears of joy ran down our faces while watching and reminiscing about our special day. You did a beautiful and perfect job capturing the moments. We can't thank you enough for creating this gift our families will enjoy and savor through the years. You were a delight to work with and truly achieved every wish and more we had with a video. We will recommend to everyone. Thank you for being such an important part in allowing us to enjoy the day for years to come. You were perfect, the videos are perfect. Thank you.
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