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Shutter and Sound Films is an award-winning wedding photography and videoraphy company serving cities all over the country. They are the brainchild of renowned wedding videographer Ryan Geldermann. Ryan began his wedding videography career in 2010 in Los Angeles and quickly became nationally recognized as one of the top videographers in the U.S.. After relocating to Washington, D.C. and still receiving countless inquiries from all corners of the country, Ryan decided to recruit and train a few talented friends so he could continue offering the quality wedding videography he’s known for in SoCal and eventually over 10 cities. Shutter and Sound is a very small group of filmmakers dedicated to turning your big day into a work of art. They take pride in their attention to detail, amazing customer service, and their quick turnaround times for couples who just can't wait to relive their special day.

Services Offered

Unlike similar companies, Shutter & Sound does not book every couple that inquires, then scramble to hire random contractors to film those weddings. That all-too-common practice results in unpredictable and inconsistent quality. Instead, we partner with a very select few photographers and videographers that shoot all of our weddings. They are trained in our filming and editing style so you (and we) can be confident that what you see on our website is what you will receive. We are a tight-knit family obsessed with quality control and customer service. We’re also obsessed with bourbon, Harry Styles, Boston accents, office parties, concerts, perfectly executed GIFs, Keanu Reeves, coffee, and literally anything that isn’t coronavirus. Our videography options include:

  • 3-4 Minute Highlight (music video style)
  • 5-6 Minute highlight w/dialogue
  • 7-9 Minute highlight w/dialogue
  • 15-20 Minute Narrative Feature Film
  • Documentary Film
  • Instagram Videos
  • 4K UHD Resolution
  • Drone footage
  • Liability insurance
  • Digital downloads

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
Full Feature Video
High-Def Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations
Raw Footage
Slideshow / Montage

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Client Revisions
Full Feature Video
High-Def Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations
Raw Footage

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
Full Feature Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Raw Footage

What final video formats do you offer?

Blu-Ray
Digital Download
DVD
USB Flash Drive
USB Hard Drive

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Shutter & Sound is widely praised for professionalism, responsiveness, and a friendly, discreet presence that puts couples at ease. They collaborate seamlessly with photographers, handle logistics when needed, and deliver cinematic, emotional videos with fast turnarounds. A few couples wished they'd met their shooters beforehand.

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Shutter & Sound is widely praised for professionalism, responsiveness, and a friendly, discreet presence that puts couples at ease. They collaborate seamlessly with photographers, handle logistics when needed, and deliver cinematic, emotional videos with fast turnarounds. A few couples wished they'd met their shooters beforehand.

Isabella
Isabella Sent on 03/22/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The most wonderful people to work with!!!

From the moment I saw Shutter and Sound's portfolio, I knew I needed to work with them for my wedding. Now that my day has passed, I can honestly say that they were worth every penny and then some. I had the honor of filming with Juan and Maria, who brought so much life, laughter, and joy to me, my husband, and our friends and family. They were both professional and personable, to the point that it felt like we were just hanging out with another set of our friends by the end of the night.

The entire planning process leading up to our wedding was also made enjoyable by Shutter and Sound's coordinator, Julian Spessard. Julian is extremely responsive, helpful, and an all-around great personality. I'm sure that coordinating anything wedding-related during these uncertain times is not an easy feat, but Julian makes it look not only effortless but fun and exciting, which really helped keep our spirits up when planning got particularly stressful.

I could truthfully write forever about how much I love this company and their staff; I cannot say enough good things about them. Thank you SO much Julian, Juan, and Maria, and Shutter and Sound as a whole. If you go with anyone for videography for any event, let it be them--you will be so beyond grateful that you did!!!
Angela
Angela Sent on 10/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

An Amazing Experience

Thank you to Mike O. and the Shutter and Sound team for capturing our wedding day so beautifully. From the first interaction, to the last, they were delightful to work with. My wedding day was a bit stressful to start due to some weather challenges and logistical issues, and they just rolled with it all and were so kind to me, my husband and our guests. The team captured every important moment and all the fun in between. Additionally, they turned around our wedding video quickly but also with such high quality. I would recommend Shutter and Sound to anyone! Thank you
M
Marissa Sent on 08/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible to work with Eric and Mike!

Eric and Mike were incredible!! So professional and kind - they made us feel so comfortable and got all the shots we wanted. We appreciate them so much and absolutely loved working with them on wedding day!!! Thank you!!!!
Lan
Lan Sent on 08/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

We are so happy we chose Shutter and Sound!

The shutter and sound team were amazing throughout our whole wedding process. Julian and his team were very responsive to all questions and concerns I had, and any hiccups that we ran into they were quick to resolve and more. Even helped calm my wedding nerves a few times lol

Our photo and video team for the day of our wedding were AMAZING! They were quick to just match the energy of the room for both my bridal party and the grooms party, they were laughing with us and made the whole experience so fun while making taking photos and videos way more comfortable and casual than we expected. They were like a fly on the wall during the reception and were very easy to work with and talk to throughout the day. We had a 250+ wedding with a lot of family and people who wanted photos so I was nervous but they made it a breeze.

I could not recommend Shutter and Sound more to anyone to capture their wedding!! Thank you Shutter and Sound!!
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 11/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Above and Beyond

Shutter and Sound went above and beyond with our wedding video. On the day the videographers were amazing to work with. They got shots where I didn't even know they were around for them! They captured the day perfectly and my husband and I will CHERISH this video forever. THANK YOU Shutter and Sound!!!
Leah
Leah Sent on 08/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Cannot recommend enough!

We cannot recommend Shutter & Sound enough! From our first meeting to the final product, the entire process was seamless and enjoyable. Our videographers (Nick and Owen) were professional and discreet, capturing every moment without feeling intrusive. They worked seamlessly with our photographer and really went the extra mile - even partaking in a grueling beach hike with the groomsmen on the morning of. We received our highlight reel quicker than expected and were amazed at how they were able to capture the joy and love shared by our family and friends. It is so special to be able to live our wedding day over and over again and we cannot wait to receive the rest of the footage! Thank you to the Shutter & Sound team!
Cassidy
Cassidy Sent on 08/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST to ever do it!

It was OUR PLEASURE to work with David and his team for our wedding videography! I had multiple vendors tell me that this videography team was the best they have ever worked with. We got our highlight video within a week, and it was BEAUTIFUL! Seriously - they captured all of the little details without me having to even ask about it. Highly recommend!!
Siobhan
Siobhan Sent on 07/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great Experience with Shutter & Sound

We worked with Shutter & Sound for our September 2023 wedding at Portico - Awbury Arboretum.

Kylee was great to work with from the beginning for all things onboarding, support, and planning.

Our day of team was Chris and Christian and they were great, too! They seamlessly blended into the background, capturing candid moments without being intrusive. They caught small and big moments.

I shared with them ahead of time that I wanted to surprise the groom with a happy birthday moment and the team was READY.

Am happy to have that memory.Would happily and highly recommend Shutter & Sound!
S
Stephanie Sent on 03/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Truly a cinematic masterpiece

I can’t say enough what an amazing job Shutter and Sound did with the videography at our wedding!! I will forever be grateful to our videographers Ben and AJ for their amazing skills, professionalism, and just all around presence at our wedding, they were a whole vibe!! The speed that they would move between rooms, get people mic’d up when needed, and always got the perfect shot was just uncanny! When I tell you that the second they introduced themselves and were ready to start rolling they were already a part of the group and made everyone feel extremely comfortable, they were a blast to work with! They worked incredibly well with all of the other vendors, whom they had never met before, especially working so closely with our photographer. They all worked together to get us the absolute best shots and we could not be more grateful! I received my highlight video, and I cannot stop watching it! It was everything I could have asked for and more! Every moment was beautifully captured and I can’t imagine having chosen anyone other than Shutter and Sound as our videographer!
J
Julia Sent on 01/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Cinematic Wedding Magic

We knew hiring a videographer was non-negotiable in our wedding planning journey. That led us to Shutter & Sound Films, and their editing style immediately set them apart. Their videos, with cinematic and emotional storytelling are true masterpieces.

Our videographers were kind, patient, and easy to work with, seamlessly capturing the day's emotions. We wanted more than just a recording—we wanted our wedding video to tell the story of our day, evoke emotions, and make us feel the love all over again. The final video is a timeless keepsake, beautifully conveys our day, moving us and our loved ones to tears. Surprisingly, we received the video sooner than expected!

However, one small critique remains: we never got the opportunity to personally connect with the lead and assistant shooter before our wedding day. All communications had to go through the coordinator, making the first meeting on the wedding morning feel a bit abrupt. Establishing a connection with them beforehand would have been a nice touch.
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