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The approach
We show up. We step back. We document what unfolds.
Our films are told from multiple angles: through your eyes and through the voices of the people who know you best. The family you're born into and the ones you've chosen along the way.
01 / Story
Deeply personal narrative
Through heartfelt interviews and candid interactions, we weave history, relationships and family connections into a meaningful, emotional heirloom.
02 / Style
Authentic documentary craft
Unscripted moments as they unfold. Letting emotion breathe and preserving the raw beauty of your day with minimal direction. Think Netflix documentary meets romance.
03 / Legacy
Timeless, legacy-driven films
More than a highlight reel. A carefully crafted keepsake that preserves laughter, tears, and the moments that matter most — for generations to come.
6
Years as a
filmmaker
500+
Films shot
through career
18
Cities
served
21
Countries
visited
2
Team
members
3
Years married
to Flor
Years from now
It won't be the flowers. It'll be the voices.
The quiet words your grandma shared. The shaky I love you during your first dance. The cheers and chaos as your groomsmen launched you into the air. The laughter echoing through your maid of honor's speech.
With personal interviews, audio storytelling, and observational filmmaking, we create wedding films that go beyond the highlight reel — preserving your relationships, your voices, and the emotions that defined your day.
Hey, I'm Ariel
A wedding filmmaker drawn to the moments most people miss.
When my mom passed away, I had photos to remember her by — but over time I started forgetting her mannerisms, the way she moved, the sound of her voice. Then I found lost videos of her. They brought her back to life in a way photos couldn't.
That experience is what drives me. I make wedding films that aren't just beautiful — they're a living, breathing record of your love story, in the voice of the people who are part of it.
From the couples
A treasure for a lifetime.
"It made us cry, laugh. It really brought back memories — like living the day all over again."
Alyn & Omar
10 out of 10. I had tears in my eyes. If you're going to have a wedding and you want a videographer, Ariel's person to go to.
"They love sharing the story they're filming."
Karlea & Calvin
My husband and I were fortunate enough to have them for our wedding — the end product, breathtaking. They captured all the feels and we could not be happier.
"Our trailer came back in days. Amazing."
Leah & Jacob
From the first visit I felt comfortable and confident in Ariel. He does his homework. He's thorough, and creative. He and his wife are a perfect duo.
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What happens next.
Reach me directly.
arielreyesATkings-films.com
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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I take on a limited number of weddings each year to preserve the depth and intention behind each film. Let's create something worth preserving.
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Video editors: Please DO NOT use this form to contact me about editing my videos. I do all my own editing. I am not interested. Thank you.
