i'm gavin
crafting wedding photos & films in california & beyond
A wedding film that feels like you.
Some people call me a visual storyteller, but really, I just chase good light and real moments. I’ve always been drawn to movement, to the way a single frame can hold an entire world of emotion.
California
+ Beyond
feels
documenting road trips, the rush of waves, and the stories unfolding around me. Eventually, I realized that love stories hold the same kind of magic: they’re wild, unpredictable, and full of heart. That’s what I set out to capture.
My passion for filmmaking started on the road—
Nocturne Vale is about contrast. Light and shadow. Peak and valley. Quiet moments and roaring celebrations. The name itself evokes a cinematic world—one where love stories unfold like poetry, filled with movement, depth, and raw emotion.
Every wedding film I create is a reflection of that vision: bold, moody, and deeply intentional.
Discover the Experience
Why Nocturne Vale?
Preserving your wild love story
Beyond the Camera
When I’m not filming weddings, you’ll find me:
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On the Road
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Finding
Beauty
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The ocean is where I feel most at home, and it influences my work in ways I can’t explain.
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Finding
Beauty
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I’ve driven across the country more times than I can count, and I still believe the best stories start with a full tank of gas and no set plan.
Chasing Waves
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Some of the best shots I’ve ever captured weren’t planned. They just happened. That’s how I approach every wedding—letting the day unfold as it’s meant to.
Chasing Waves
On the Road
my Mission
Nocturne Vale was founded on the belief that love stories deserve to be captured with depth, emotion, and an untamed spirit. My mission is to create wedding films that feel like memories unfolding in real-time—honest, cinematic, and deeply personal.
Every couple has a story worth telling, and Nocturne Vale is dedicated to bringing those moments to life in the most artful way possible.
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Emily + Jack
"Our wedding film is the closest thing to time travel. Gavin didn’t just record moments—he captured how it felt to be there. The way the light moved, the way we looked at each other, the little glances, the laughter, the quiet. Every time we watch it, I cry all over again. It’s magic."
Every time we watch it, I cry all over again. It’s magic."
Mira + Theo
"We weren’t looking for a traditional wedding video. We wanted something that felt like us—natural, emotional, and cinematic. Gavin delivered beyond what we could have imagined. Our film is full of soul. It’s not just a memory—it’s a piece of art. We’ll cherish it forever."
