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It’s an incredible honor to be nominated again for @wisconsinbride Best Of!!!

I’m so fortunate to be competing with some incredibly talented videographers, so if you don’t have another favorite, you’re a wedding professional, and you’re a fan of my work, please submit your vote for Character D Films (link in bio).

Don’t forget to vote for your other favorite vendors while you’re there!

See you at the gala in May!! Over the moon doesn’t begin to describe it.Thank you so much to the ones who got me this far!!

❤️Thomas

#wisconsinbride #bestof #grateful

My hope for 2026 is to bring just as much effort to the table as Ali and Spencer did for their wedding day!Every word of their vows and every detail for their celebration was thoughtfully curated, and it was a monumental honor to capture it.

My goal is to deliver an equally thoughtful and sincere product for every couple that trusts me with their event coverage.This cinematic highlight is one of my favorite examples to date of the way I want to capture and shape the memories my couples hope to cherish forever.

Congrats and thank you so much, Ali and Spencer!!
@ali.schmidt3 @spencer.schmidt3

photographer @sarahcglick
venue @oconomowoclakeclub
dj @davidcharlespro

#milwaukeeweddingvideographer #wisconsinbride #wisconsinwedding #lakewedding #weddingteaser

“We don’t just marry someone who makes us happy… we marry someone who makes us better.”
“Look around you.THIS is what you do with an art major.”

I’m not just here to capture pretty pictures.I’m here to find and recognize the story, replicate it, and shape it tastefully.Carly and Akiva had a truly one-of-a-kind wedding at the Art Institute of Chicago, but the day was not just about the grandeur, it was about family and friends, sincere promises, and unforgettable memories.

Congrats to this wonderful couple!Stay tuned for more!

@carly_klein.list @akivalistman

Planner @greateventschicago
Photographer @erinhoytphotography
Venue @artinstitutespecialevents @artinstitutechi
Catering @blueplatechicago @zeldascatering
Band @goldcoastallstars
Hair @alissadalsantohair
MU @magdarodmakeup
Dress @chicagoweddingdresser

#chicago #wedding #videographer #milwaukeeweddingvideographer #chicagowedding #artinstitute #illinoisbride #wisconsinbride

The video that kicked off the night last night!So thrilled to hear the crowd amped up for the best of the best!! What an incredible night hosted by @wisconsinbride and @thesylvee !! Recap of the award ceremony coming soon!! Congrats to all the winners and finalists, thank you so all the sponsors, and to the amazing people that I’m fortunate to work with!

Featuring video from
@hellodarlingfilms
@elliottschroedervideo
@filmsbydesign
@eros_films
@peakcinematics
@bywillowfilm
@characterdfilms

Accommodations | @hotelindigo
After Party AV & Entertainment | @celebrationsmadison
After Party Florals | @madebymoriahfloral
After Party Linens | @windycitylinen
After Party Live Art | @caylathepainter
After Party Photo Booth + Lighting | @davidcharlespro
After Party Planning | @olivebrancheventsco
After Party Rentals | @velvet_rentals
After Party Stationery + Signage | @hallcreativeco
After Party Venue @tinsmithevents
After Party Videography | @brad.cisewski
Awards Florals | @1209creative
Awards Lighting, Rentals, DJ Cigar Lounge | @milwaukeeairwaves
Custom Backdrop | @cedar_and_spice
Awards Planning | @midwesternbride
Awards Stationery + Signage | @festpaper
Awards Videography | @characterdfilms
Awards VIP Hour | @flourgirlandflame
Catering | @blueplatecatering
Cigar Roller | @acaentertainment
Content Creation | @socialbridescollective
Hair & Makeup | @bridalartistryteam
Live Music | @guytonentertainment
Photography | @labbephotos
Rentals + Linens | @eventessentialsmadison
Venue | @thesylvee @fpcspecialevents

#wisconsinbride #bestof2026 #wisconsinwedding

Here’s to a beautiful April wedding day, full of love, laughter, handsome pups, tears (of happiness, sadness, and more things), dance floors so hot they knock shirts off, and much, much more (and more to come!)

Congratulations, K&A!!
@kelsmeier @alexvigran

@jpbdesigns
@therookerybuilding
@thelasallechicago
@monnetteco
@yessicayohnson
@diemangiebeautyteam
@jewelleventscatering
@studio__poppy
@art_imagination
@thatboyworkshard
@cloudgatequartet

#chicagowedding #milwaukeevideographer #illinoisbride #cinematicwedding #chicagoweddingvendors

2026 off to a fantastic start!! Congrats to this super fun, graceful and loving couple, as well as their amazing families!

More to come! 🙏❤️ @loganmweisberg @casey.weisberg

@greateventschicago
@epic.events.chicago
@natalieprobst
@goldcoastallstars
@fschicago

#chicagoweddingvideographer #milwaukeevideographer #cinematicwedding #illinoisbride #chicagowedding

Holy cow!!! Such a pleasure to join @theknot Hall of Fame!!

This is only possible thanks to the most amazing couples in the world!Thank you all for trusting me and supporting me 🙏❤️

Can’t wait to keep retelling beautiful stories for amazing peeps!

#theknothalloffame #milwaukeeweddingvideographer #theknotbestofweddings #wisconsinvideographer #grateful

It’s incredible when a couple finds you that wants their video to be just as deliberate, purposeful, and cinematic as their wedding day plans are.

It was also a wonder to behold the extravagance of this event, but what was most special was the meaningful words Jermel and Brandon expressed to one another in front of their loved ones (all of whom were dressed to the nines as you’ll see!)

It’s hard to describe the admiration I had for this wedding, and even harder to express how much pressure I felt to do it justice.I’m grateful for the team that helped put this together, and for the couple who trusted me to honor their love with these videos!

Congratulations, Jermel and Brandon!

photographer @kbattlephotography
venue @theivyhousemke
planner @savvyido
venue dj/sound @milwaukeeairwaves
late night dj @newmoney_stokes

second videographer @toneboneeee
second photographer @brianslawsonphotography

#milwaukeeweddingvideographer #wisconsingrooms #loveislove #wisconsinvideographer #milwaukeewedding

This summer when the wildfires were raging far away, there was a slight hazy filter in the sky, which lent a certain magic to the light.I was incredibly fortunate to be out filming a fairy tale wedding at the always wonderful @kohlerwi .Emily and Derrick glowed not just figuratively (❤️) but literally.

This wedding was another example of just how good 2025 was for me and the growth of my storytelling art.Congrats once again to this wonderful couple!

@emily.ann.wood

photographer @hartandfigphoto
church #straitschapel
venue #americanclub at @kohlerwi

#milwaukeeweddingvideographer #kohlerwi #wisconsinbride

I’m obsessed with the beginning of this highlight.Possibly the most emotional, heartwarming first look reaction I’ve ever filmed.The rest of the film ain’t bad either 😉

2025 was another record year, not just for the numbers but also for the quality of the people, the moments, and the process, which I continue to try to evolve and make more special for each and every one of my couples.

Lauren and Travis, you’re one of my all-time favorites!Congrats once again on a fantastic wedding!

@laurenriesop @travisriesop

planner: @heatherfarrevents @anniemears_hfe
photographer: @sylviarosephoto
venue: @theatriummke
florist: @flowersfordreams
dj/photobooth: @soundbydesign
dessert: @aggiesbakeryandcakeshop
late night food: @topperspizza
hair: @lexileehair
makeup: @mslaurynmarie

#milwaukeeweddingvideographer #wisconsinbride #milwaukeewedding #emotionalfirstlook #wisconsinvideographer

No, this sunset wasn’t in Turks and Caicos, this is right in the backyard of the wonderful @thecommodoredelafield .Even if the couple doesn’t want personal vows recorded or featured, I still find so much meaning in the officiant’s homily and the heartfelt speeches.Claire and Joe’s people didn’t disappoint!And if the priest’s message sounds familiar, it’s because I’ve worked with him happily many times, and his advice is always powerful.

Congrats to this wonderful couple!

@clairegrundhoffer @joegrundhoffer

planner @morganliddellevents
photographer @heathercookelliott @zoellic2
floral @janekellyfloral
stationary @bayviewprintingco
dj @davidcharlespro
cake @simmas_bakery
dress @whitedressbridalboutique
limo @blacklinelimousines

#milwaukeeweddingvideographer #wisconsinbride #thecommodore #weddingvideos #cinematicweddingfilms #wisconsinwedding

I’ll be chasing the feeling of shooting a Milwaukee sunset with a city backdrop as gorgeous as this one, probably until summer 2026!While the chill sets in, I’m reminded of the heat of this day, which did nothing to dampen the blissful essence of DJ and Kaitlyn’s wedding at @pritzlaffevents .I love this venue so much, I’d get married there (oh wait, I did).

Seriously obsessed with this wedding film.Congrats D&K, and thank you for letting me capture everything! (feature coming soon)

photographer @stephaniekoppa
florist @feistyflowers
dj @milwaukeeairwaves
hair @lyndaspringbridalbeauty
makeup @francestsalasbeauty

@kaitlynmlachnik @coachdj_mlach

#milwaukeeweddingvideographer #milwaukeewisconsin #weddingvideos #cinematicweddingfilms #wisconsinbride