Welcome to Jaymes Media
Your Southwest Michigan
Wedding Videographer
Cinematic wedding films for Chicago couples saying "I do" on Michigan's stunning lakeshore.
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For Chicago Couples
90 minutes from the city.
A world away.
Every year, hundreds of Chicago couples cross the lake for their wedding day — drawn by Southwest Michigan's vineyard estates, lakefront sunsets, and charming small-town energy. From Harbor Shores to Blue Dress Barn, these venues offer something the city can't: open skies, golden light, and a pace that lets you actually breathe on the biggest day of your life.
As a Michigan-based filmmaker, I know these venues intimately — the best angles, the golden hour timing, the hidden spots your coordinator doesn't even know about. You get a videographer who's not just visiting — I'm local.
The Founder
Hey, I'm Myron
Weddings have a way of revealing people.
Filming Michigan weddings since 2020. 77+ couples. One filmmaker who still cries at the father-daughter dance.
The grandmother who hasn't danced in ten years, doing it again because her grandson asked. The dad who thought he had the speech under control and absolutely does not. The quiet thirty seconds in the bridal suite when the veil goes on and nobody says anything, because there's nothing left to say.
Those are the moments I came to film.
I started as a photographer. For years, that's all I wanted to be — still frames, chasing the decisive moment, learning to see. Weddings weren't on my radar. Then I shot my first one, and somewhere between the first look and the last dance I realized a photograph couldn't hold it. The look on her dad's face needed to move. Her mother's laugh needed sound. The vows needed breath.
So I picked up a camera that could film them. That was 2020. Seventy-seven weddings ago. And I'm still not over it.
My default is documentary. I want the real thing — the tears that caught you off guard, the toast that went off the rails, the song you didn't know you'd remember forever. Most of the day, I'm the person in the corner making sure nothing gets missed.
But if you want a few posed shots — a quiet moment in good light, a portrait the two of you will actually want to hang on a wall — I've got you. I came up as a photographer, so I know how to direct without it feeling stiff. You tell me what you want, and we'll make it look like it happened on its own.
Longer takes. Composed frames. Real sound. Patient editing that trusts you to feel what's in front of you. The kind of film you'll put on at your tenth anniversary and still feel in your chest.
Where I Film
Jaymes Media is based in Plymouth, Michigan, and I travel wherever love takes you in this state. I've filmed couples on Detroit rooftops and the Grand Haven pier, in Ann Arbor gardens and on the quiet backroads near Traverse City. I've worked inside Planterra, The Felt Estate, Shinola, and The Henry Ford — each one has taught me something, if I was paying attention.
I've learned the light in these places. The way the glass at Planterra goes gold around 7:12 in July. The wind off Lake Michigan you can hear before you can see it. The hush inside Henry Ford when the ceremony starts. The small, specific things that make a Michigan wedding feel like a Michigan wedding. I bring that knowledge to every day I film, because the people I film deserve someone who knows where they're standing.
It's Just Me
Every film is shot, edited, and delivered by me. That's not a marketing line — it's how I want to work. It means you'll know my name, my number, and my face. It means the person you trusted with your wedding is the same person sitting in the edit suite at 11pm trying to get the color on your dad's tux exactly right, because that moment mattered and I don't want to lose it.
It matters to me. I promise you'll feel it.
Let's Make Your Film
If you want a film that remembers your wedding the way you actually lived it — the quiet moments and the loud ones, the tears and the dance floor and everything in between — I'd love to hear your story.
Locations Served
Detroit · Grand Rapids · Ann Arbor · Traverse City · Southwest Michigan · West Michigan · Chicago · Orlando
Where We Film
Southwest Michigan's Finest Venues
St. Joseph & Benton Harbor
Harbor Shores Golf Club, Blue Dress Barn, The Mendel Center, Silver Beach, The Inn at Harbor Shores, Shadowland Pavilion
Saugatuck & South Haven
The Felt Estate, The Porches Inn, Wicks Park, South Haven Center for the Arts, Lake Bluff Park, Clearbrook Golf Club
New Buffalo & Three Oaks
Journeyman Distillery, Wren, The Acorn Theater, New Buffalo Beach, Froehlich's, Galien River County Park
Holland & Lakefront
The Felt Mansion, Boatwerks Waterfront, Holland Country Club, Tunnel Park, Windmill Island Gardens, Haworth Inn
Wine Country & Baroda
Round Barn Winery, Tabor Hill Winery, Domaine Berrien Cellars, Free Run Cellars, Hickory Creek Winery, Lemon Creek Winery
Grand Haven & Spring Lake
The Waterfront Place, Grand Haven Community Center, Trillium Banquet Hall, Spring Lake Country Club, Rosy Mound Natural Area, Grand Haven State Park
Kind Words
"Myron was amazing to work with on my wedding day and beforehand. He understood what I wanted in a wedding video and captured the most beautiful parts of our day that we will cherish forever."
Amelia & Patrick
Investment
More than a wedding film.
It's the look your dad gives you before the aisle. Your grandmother's laugh from across the room. The quiet thing your partner whispers that no one else hears. We design every collection to hold the people who shaped you — so years from now, you can press play and step right back into the day.
Each one is built around the way your day actually unfolds. A small, intentional team that moves with you, not around you. Vows captured clean enough to hear every word. Color and sound shaped by hand — not just the way the day looked, but the way it felt. A final film made to be watched on every anniversary, shown to children who weren't there yet, and remembered long after the flowers are gone.
Collections begin at $4,497.
The Natural Vow
Our signature wedding film package — full-day cinematic coverage with a team of two videographers.
- 2 Videographers
- Full Color Grading & Sound Design
- 5 Minute Fully Edited Film
- 8 Hours of Coverage
- Drone Video (Weather Permitting)
- 48-Hour Social Media Teaser
- Delivery in 12 Weeks
The Full Vows
Our most popular collection — elevated coverage with a three-person crew and extended coverage.
- 3 Videographers + 1 Assistant
- Full Color Grading & Sound Design
- 5+ Minute Fully Edited Film
- 8 Hours of Coverage
- Extended Coverage
- Drone Video (Weather Permitting)
- 48-Hour Social Media Teaser
- Delivery in 12 Weeks
Elopement
Intimate, cinematic coverage for couples celebrating on their own terms. Destination-ready.
- 2 Videographers
- Full Color Grading & Sound Design
- 5+ Minute Fully Edited Film
- 4 Hours of Coverage
- 48-Hour Social Media Teaser
- Delivery in 12 Weeks
Every wedding is its own story — and sometimes it doesn't fit neatly into a package. If you have something specific in mind, reach out and we'll build something just for you. "Raw Video" can be added per request.
Common Questions
Frequently
asked
Everything Chicago couples need to know about hiring a Southwest Michigan wedding videographer.
Why do Chicago couples get married in Southwest Michigan?
Southwest Michigan is one of the most popular destination wedding regions for Chicago couples. Just 90 minutes from the city, it offers stunning lakefront venues, vineyard estates, and charming small-town settings that feel worlds away from the hustle. Venues like Harbor Shores, Blue Dress Barn, The Felt Estate, and Journeyman Distillery attract hundreds of Chicago couples every wedding season. The combination of Lake Michigan sunsets, wine country charm, and affordable luxury makes it irresistible.
How much does a wedding videographer cost in Southwest Michigan?
Wedding videography in Southwest Michigan typically costs between $2,500 and $7,000 depending on coverage and quality. At Jaymes Media, packages range from $2,997 (elopements) to $6,497 (premium full-day). The signature Natural Vow package starts at $4,497 and includes 2 videographers, 8 hours of coverage, a 5-minute cinematic film, professional color grading, sound design, and drone footage — perfect for capturing those Lake Michigan golden hour moments.
Is there a travel fee for Southwest Michigan weddings?
No. Jaymes Media is based in Michigan, so Southwest Michigan is well within our regular service area. There are no additional travel fees for weddings in St. Joseph, Benton Harbor, South Haven, Saugatuck, New Buffalo, Holland, or anywhere in the region. Unlike Chicago-based videographers who may charge travel fees to cross the state line, we're already home.
What Southwest Michigan venues have you filmed at?
We film at Southwest Michigan's most sought-after venues, including Harbor Shores Golf Club, Blue Dress Barn, The Felt Estate, Journeyman Distillery, The Porches Inn, Wren, Round Barn Winery, and lakefront properties throughout St. Joseph and South Haven. We know these venues intimately — the best angles, the golden hour timing, and the hidden spots that make for unforgettable footage.
What's the advantage of hiring a Michigan-based videographer?
As a Michigan-based filmmaker, I know Southwest Michigan venues inside and out. I've filmed at these locations across seasons and lighting conditions. I know where the sun sets at Harbor Shores in June vs. October, which corners of Blue Dress Barn catch the best light, and the secret overlooks at Journeyman Distillery. You're not getting a videographer who's visiting — you're getting one who's local.
How do I book a wedding videographer with Jaymes Media?
Start with a conversation. Book a free consultation through our online calendar, or fill out our contact form and we'll reach out within 24 hours. We recommend booking 6–12 months in advance, especially for Southwest Michigan's peak season from June through October — these dates fill up fast with Chicago couples.
Who is the best wedding videographer in Southwest Michigan?
Jaymes Media is one of the top-rated wedding videographers serving Southwest Michigan. Founded by Myron Hill with 77+ weddings filmed across Michigan, Jaymes Media creates cinematic, documentary-style films with professional color grading, drone footage over Lake Michigan, and meticulous sound design. We regularly film at the region's most popular venues including Harbor Shores, Blue Dress Barn, The Felt Estate, and Journeyman Distillery.
What makes Southwest Michigan popular for destination weddings?
Southwest Michigan is one of the Midwest's premier destination wedding regions, especially popular with Chicago couples. Just 90 minutes from the city, it offers Lake Michigan sunsets, vineyard estates, charming harbor towns, and affordable luxury that's hard to find closer to Chicago. The region's wine country — centered around St. Joseph, Benton Harbor, South Haven, and Saugatuck — provides stunning backdrops for cinematic wedding films. Drone footage over Lake Michigan at golden hour is particularly breathtaking.
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