Nile Sprague is the proprietor and cinematographer at Mendocino Photo & Video in Santa Rosa, CA, offering professional photography and videography services. He works with a team of camera people, editors, still photographers, and other professionals to ensure his clients receive the best and most personalized attention.

Nile grew up traveling with his father, a professional photographer, watching him capture the emotions of people during both meaningful and daily events in their lives. He is a keen observer and developed his own unique talents in photojournalism, now chronicling in photographs and film the genuine moods and natural moments of a lifetime.

With a lifelong career in documentary filmmaking and photojournalism working for non-profit organizations around the globe, Nile brings with him immense experience in working with families of different cultures and backgrounds. His work captures the candid experiences that organically unfold in life and showcase the beautiful nature of his clients.

Nile’s passion to tell the organic stories in life led him to sharing with couples their most exceptional day: a wedding, marriage, or celebration of love. He has been showcasing the joy and pure nature of these occasions since 2008, presenting photographs and films that embody the beauty and wonder of lives coming together.

When working with Nile, couples receive a personalized experience in wedding photography and videography. Nile is a true people person with a warmhearted spirit, jovial nature, and an endearing ability to make those around him feel comfortable. This makes Nile a welcoming wedding-day photographer and videographer and one whose presence is never obtrusive. His tenured experience puts wedding-day couples at ease, letting them be present to experience their momentous occasion without worrying about the camera.

Capturing people’s hearts is both a lifestyle and a passion that comes innately for Nile, and his rapport-building and guidance are genuine. Having grown up on the Mendocino Coast and spending his life in the North Bay and wine country communities, Nile also understands the special lighting and locations of the local area and how best to harness their aesthetic. He is comfortable traveling, and quick to adapt and creatively improvise when a challenge arises.

With Mendocino Photo & Video, couples can relax on their wedding day and be more present, knowing that they will be able to relive all the beautiful moments later through Nile’s very personal and incredible work.

What to Expect

In each wedding-day film, couples can expect a beautifully crafted montage of video clips from their wedding day. Coverage includes a sweet wedding couple interview on their special day, noteworthy highlights from the ceremony, candid behind the scenes moments with guests, and heartwarming personal messages from friends and family.