My Favorite Short Films After 13 Years of Documenting Wine
Over the past 20 years, I’ve dedicated my craft to documenting my hometown of Sonoma County, California — the people, places, landscapes, and fleeting moments that define what we call home. These stories have always felt worth preserving.
For more than a decade, that calling has led me deeper into the world of wine and agriculture.
It’s legacy, risk, craftsmanship, agriculture, weather, family, and time — all unfolding in real time.
Through these short films, I’ve had the privilege of documenting the individuals and communities behind that work. From vineyard landscapes and farming practices to elevated aerial perspectives that reveal the scale and beauty of terroir itself, my goal has always been to preserve more than a process — to capture perspective.
And over the years, we’ve realized something important:
The wine industry is experiencing a generational shift.
Younger audiences today are not simply looking to purchase wine. They are searching for connection. They want to understand where products come from, who grows them, how the land is cared for, and what values exist behind the label.
They respond to authenticity over perfection. Atmosphere over advertising. Human stories over polished marketing. They want to feel something real. That’s where storytelling matters.
Many wineries and agricultural brands are sitting on extraordinary stories — decades of farming knowledge, stewardship, sacrifice, sustainability practices, and generational wisdom — but often struggle to communicate those ideas in a modern, emotionally engaging way that resonates digitally.
My craft is in bridging that gap.
By combining cinematic filmmaking, documentary storytelling, aerial cinematography, environmental imagery, and human perspective, these films are designed to help audiences experience what life on the land actually feels like.
The early mornings.
The elevation.
The weather.
The silence.
The labor.
The stewardship.
The connection between people and place.
Through this work, I help wineries and agricultural communities communicate their values in a way that feels culturally relevant to a younger generation while still honoring the traditions and legacy that built them.
This package included a Cinematic Drone Video Shoot by our FAA Licensed and Insured Cinematic Pilots can elevate any creative project, or be a stand alone service that we provide - capturing the full scope of your property, vineyards, buildings, or construction.
These elevated perspectives provide an unmatched understanding of terroir, design.
Drone video footage and still photography is delivered fully color-graded and optimized for use across Instagram, website headers, email campaigns, and brand storytelling.
Deliverables: Priced Per Site
10 High Resolution Still Images per site
1 compilation video with a scripted voice over recoding paired with the best shots per site - horizontal (4k)
SEASONAL BONUS- Receive 3 15 second or less vertical reels per booking - per vineyard site
Select the QTY of locations, vineyards, structures you are looking to have captured, Add to Cart then Submit Payment at checkout in the Upper Right Corner - Priced Per site. We will confirm the dates with you once payment is received.
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This package included a Cinematic Drone Video Shoot by our FAA Licensed and Insured Cinematic Pilots can elevate any creative project, or be a stand alone service that we provide - capturing the full scope of your property, vineyards, buildings, or construction.
These elevated perspectives provide an unmatched understanding of terroir, design.
Drone video footage and still photography is delivered fully color-graded and optimized for use across Instagram, website headers, email campaigns, and brand storytelling.
Deliverables: Priced Per Site
10 High Resolution Still Images per site
1 compilation video with a scripted voice over recoding paired with the best shots per site - horizontal (4k)
SEASONAL BONUS- Receive 3 15 second or less vertical reels per booking - per vineyard site
Select the QTY of locations, vineyards, structures you are looking to have captured, Add to Cart then Submit Payment at checkout in the Upper Right Corner - Priced Per site. We will confirm the dates with you once payment is received.
