Forever with You

We believe that marriage is about more than just the wedding day celebration, and you deserve a wedding film that you can cherish for years to come. We’re dedicated to capturing the natural, down-to-earth essence of your love story with simplicity and ease, so you can look back on the genuine emotions and moments of your special day.

As a husband-and-wife wedding filmmaking duo, we've been exactly where you are right now. We understand the excitement of the engagement period, the stress of wedding planning, and all the emotional highs you'll experience on your big day.

Our journey to Jake + Syd Films was born from a shared creative passion and has evolved alongside our marriage. We've learned how invaluable it is to document every heartfelt moment, allowing our couples to reflect on their love in the everyday, mundane, “messy middle” moments

A Little Bit About Our Approach

Meet Jake & Syd

We both grew up in the same hometown but didn’t actually meet until college. I was friends with Jake’s little sister in high school (and then became college roommates!), but Jake and I hadn’t crossed paths yet, as he had already moved out by then. As he was finishing his last semester in Idaho, his sister actually set us up! From the moment we met, it just felt right. We clicked instantly, sharing similar interests and the desire to raise a family with faith in Christ. Our first date was in December, and on Valentine's day he said "I love you". We were engaged by May and married that August. It was a whirlwind, and the best decision we ever made.

Four years later, we’re loving life with our two kids, taking them camping and to the farm Jake grew up on. We are BIG fans of country music and are passionate about our faith. That’s our story and we cannot wait to hear yours. In the meantime, here are some more tidbits about each of us!

It’s a bit of a funny story:
I (syd) ended up marrying my best friend’s brother.

Our Story

Did we just become friends?

Let’s connect more so we can help you remember your day forever.

fun facts from jake

♢ I grew up on a farm where we raised beef cows and love cooking different cuts of meat. Recently, I've been learning to smoke meats with my new Traeger!

♢ I have a beekeeping hobby and currently manage over 5 hives.

♢ Discovering new music is a go-to hobby of mine; I love finding non-mainstream music that conveys deep emotion.

♢ My wife would call me a walking encyclopedia (I can’t help but share fun facts about the world around us!).

♢ Part of my passion in film is finding those unique angles and shots for a more artistic or abstract feel!

fun facts from syd

♢ I grew up watching wedding videos on YouTube in my spare time, I have always dreamed of a career in wedding filmmaking and I can’t believe it came true!

♢ I could live in the mountains - outdoor activities like camping, hiking, and fishing were childhood favorites and still are today!

♢ Singing is another passion of mine, I’ve been in choirs since high-school and currently sing in an interfaith choir.

♢ I love making sourdough and experimenting with new recipes (I’m not a pro yet, but I’m trying!!)

♢ I could eat steak and Brussel sprouts every day for the rest of my life. 

♢ When I’m not shooting a wedding, I stay at home with our two kids, Rhett and Eva. I find motherhood SO fulfilling and couldn’t be happier.