We’re Dave and Sarah Kemper, the husband-and-wife duo behind Cloud Craft Studios. We live in Austin with our toddler Clay and our very opinionated dog, Lucy (half corgi, half Aussie, full-time security detail).

Together, we shoot both photo and video, blending real moments with a bit of direction to make sure everything looks as good as it felt. We love images that are authentic, artistic, and just plain pretty. Thoughtfully planned, but never forced.

Meet the Team

  • Seth Reissig

    Photographer/Videographer

  • Seth Kaaz

    Videographer

  • Mac Johnson

    Videographer

  • April Mae

    Photographer

  • Clay

    Junior Editor

  • Lucy

    Guard Dog

Cloud Craft Studios: A (Mostly Accurate) Timeline

Fall 1986 – Dave is born with a camera in one hand and a guitar in the other. It begins.
Winter 1996 – Sarah is born, just normally.
Fall 2014 – Sarah heads to Mizzou with big dreams of becoming a photographer.
Fall 2015 – Dave buys his first drone and becomes that guy.
Spring 2016 – Dave’s manager mistakes him for another employee and asks him to shoot the company party. He rolls with it.
Summer 2016 – Cloud Craft Studios is born, co-founded by Dave and his co-worker Maria.

Spring 2017 – Dave films his first wedding and instantly falls in love—with weddings, not anyone at the wedding.

Spring 2018 – Sarah slides into Dave’s DMs (or maybe it was the other way around—hotly debated to this day).
2018 – Sarah graduates college; Dave gets his power shut off for the last time. A symbolic year.
Summer 2018 – Sarah shoots her first wedding and crushes it.
Spring 2019 – Sarah moves to Austin. The dream starts to take shape.
Fall 2019 – Dave and Sarah get hitched #WYKYK
Spring 2020 – We start going to the park a lot more... and eating at home. A lot.
Fall 2023 – Clay is born, and everything gets even better (and louder).
Spring 2026 – Who knows... maybe our best wedding yet!

LET’S DEFINE SOME TERMS

These are the definitions we use at Cloud Craft Studios. While the terms are common across the industry, the specifics can vary from one vendor to another. so here’s exactly what we mean.

PLANDID SHOOTING:

A blend of “planned” and “candid.” We give just enough direction to make the moment look effortless — think natural movement, real connection, and flattering light, all with a little behind-the-scenes finesse. It looks spontaneous, but it’s intentionally crafted.

HIGHLIGHT VIDEO:

A 6-minute cinematic film that captures the energy, emotion, and story of your day.
This is the main course. It’s the piece we’re always building toward as we film. Not everything will make the cut, just the very best.

COPYRIGHTED MUSIC:

We can’t use popular songs due to copyright, but we license high-quality music from Musicbed to match the tone of your day.
We typically use instrumentals for highlights, but we’re happy to take suggestions.

YOUR CHOICE OF REEL:

Choose between a teaser, vertical reel, or sneak peek. Every couple approaches social media a little differently, and we can accommodate most requests under one minute — whether it’s trending audio, a first look moment, or something totally your own.

8–10 HOURS OF COVERAGE:

Full-day documentation, from getting ready to the send-off. We typically arrive about an hour before the dress goes on, and our goal is that the couple doesn’t have to adjust their timeline around us.

RAW FOOTAGE:

Unedited video clips from your wedding day, delivered exactly as they were captured straight from the camera.
You’ll be able to play everything back, but the footage may not be perfectly framed, timed, or complete. It’s not a finished product, just everything we captured.

SECOND SHOOTER:

An additional photographer or videographer who helps capture more angles, more reactions, and more of your day.
Everyone on our team has worked with us for years and is fully dialed into our style. Dave or Sarah will be at every wedding unless otherwise discussed.

CEREMONY / TOAST FILMS:

Documentary-style edits of your full ceremony and reception toasts, captured with clean audio and multiple angles.
Delivered nearly as it happened, with no time limit. Any ceremonial moment counts, including personal vows or letter readings.

ENGAGEMENT OR BRIDAL SESSION:

A relaxed photo or video session scheduled several months before the wedding. It’s a chance to get comfortable in front of the camera, try out a different outfit, and capture fun or romantic moments in a meaningful location.
We’ll help you choose the vibe and setting—perfect for save-the-dates, wedding websites, or just celebrating this season of your life.

THINK WE MIGHT BE PERFECT FOR YOUR WEDDING?
REACH OUT!