Cinematic artistry

Love in motion.

Documentary wedding films for couples across Wisconsin and the Midwest who want the vows, voices, movement, and feeling of the day preserved with care.

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Elias filming a wedding couple during a celebration moment
Our philosophy

The poetry of what happened.

A wedding film should be more than a chronological record. It should feel like an heirloom: the breath before the vows, the sound of the room, the glance nobody else saw, the celebration after the first dance.

Our approach is calm, documentary, and intentional. We stay close enough to preserve the emotion, but quiet enough to let the day unfold naturally.

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Selected cinematic films

Stories with atmosphere, sound, and memory.

Watch full film Kaitlyn and Kyle

A celebration full of movement, warmth, and the people who made it feel like home.

Begin with a glimpse of the day, then share your name and email to settle in with the full preview.

A cinematic wedding detail frame from Kaitlyn and Kyle's film View Trailer preview

Kaitlyn and Kyle

Quiet details, quick smiles, and the little in-between moments that make the film feel personal.

Alex and Emily standing together during their outdoor wedding ceremony Play La Crosse, Wisconsin

Alex and Emily

A ceremony framed by river light, autumn color, and the people closest to them.

Wedding rings held over a white rose bouquet View Documentary style

Quiet moments

For the movement, vows, laughter, and atmosphere still images cannot hold.

Wedding rings displayed in a black ring box on bridal fabric Process Midwest weddings

Presence over production.

A grounded filming style designed to keep the day feeling like yours.

The cinematic experience

Spotlight film

Close-up of white wedding flowers with rings in the bouquet
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Collections

Choose the story size that fits the day.

All collections are built around clean audio, careful pacing, and a polished delivery. Final availability and add-ons are confirmed during the discovery call.

Essentials

Best for couples who want the heart of the ceremony and a concise highlight film.

  • 4 hours coverage
  • 1 videographer
  • 3-4 minute highlight film
  • Full ceremony edit
  • Digital download gallery

Signature

Best for fuller wedding-day coverage and a longer film with keepsake delivery.

  • Everything in Essentials
  • 8 hours coverage
  • Full wedding film, 15-20 minutes
  • Digital gallery and USB keepsake

Heirloom

Best for couples who want the most complete record and the first look back quickly.

  • Everything in Signature
  • 10 hours coverage
  • Next-day teaser
  • Full wedding film, 20-30 minutes
  • Drone coverage
  • Premium USB keepsake box
The process

Simple, calm, and clear.

From the first inquiry to the final film, the process is built to help you feel taken care of without turning the wedding into a production.

1

Inquire

Send your date, venue, and contact details so availability can be checked before we plan the next conversation.

2

Discovery call

Talk through the schedule, priorities, collection fit, travel, and the moments that matter most to you.

3

Reserve

Choose the collection, confirm the booking details, and hold the date so the wedding-day film plan can take shape.

4

Film and deliver

The day is captured with a documentary approach, then edited into films designed to feel true to the wedding.

Emily smiling in her wedding dress before the ceremony

The video was absolutely beautiful. Moments we can cherish forever. We appreciate your effort on our special day! We will be sure to recommend you to future couples.

Emily G.
A cinematic still from Kaitlyn and Kyle's wedding film Kaitlyn

Elias is amazing! He was easy to work with and most of the time we didn't even realize he was there so nothing felt staged or awkward. He was with us nearly our entire day and was able to capture so much footage of our wedding.

The final video we received was truly breathtaking. It felt like we were right back there at our wedding. Elias is so talented and great at what he does. We'd recommend him to anyone needing a videographer for their special day!

Behind the camera

Meet Elias Baruch.

Elias Baruch holding camera gear at a wedding venue

I have had a passion for filmmaking since I was a little kid. Over the past 10+ years, I have dedicated myself to capturing meaningful moments through film, combining my love for videography with the celebration of your love.

Based in La Crosse, Wisconsin, STGM Wedding Films serves couples throughout the Midwest.

Elias walking through an outdoor wedding ceremony with camera gear
Elias checking camera settings between wedding moments
Elias filming a couple outside their wedding venue
Book a discovery call

Tell us your date and venue.

Share the first details and we will confirm availability before the call. Your inquiry is routed to the STGM Wedding Films inbox.