Cinematography

Photography

Why have two primary shooters?  Because thats how you get 100% professional coverage for both parties; the entire day of your event.

Full length features and trailors filmed with the latest in cutting edge technology.

Having spent years honing his craft, Andrew Cooke is an award-winning photographer whose works have gleaned distinction across the US. A jack-of-all-trades (and master of a few), he can take an instant that most people would consider mundane and elevate it to jaw-dropping proportions. With this in mind, he is the perfect addition to what should inevitably be your perfect day.

With a focus on portraiture, events, and macro photography, John Gallant has been published  using his skill and talent to capture moments that might be otherwise missed in the blink of an eye. With an innate sense of timing, light application, and a naturally cordial nature, he will find and create photos that exceed everyone’s expectations. It’s not simply his talent that allows him to stand out, but his motivation to find each moment and express it in a language we all understand.

For direct photographer inquiries:
Andrew Cooke:
Andrew@arkenmedia.com
John Gallant:
John@Arkenmedia.com
With over a decade of videography experience, from Luxury Lifestyle to High-Speed Racing, Ima Ortega is a cinematographer of the highest caliber. Award winning and published in numerous media, his talents include but are not limited to steady cams, live video, and drones. Every time he takes the cap off of a lens, his goal is to tell a story, both intriguing and visceral, ideal to immortalize the moments that make your wedding yours.







For direct cinematography inquiries:
Ima@Arkenmedia.com

Officiant/Writer

DJ & Audio Services

Taking weddings a step further

Meeting all your entertainment needs

A published, award-winning author, Robert Chambers has officiated weddings and written specifically nuanced speeches across the South-East. With a keen eye toward those little details that define each of us, he incorporates ideals, narratives, and turns-of-phrase that fit whatever expectations called upon. His sense of humanism is all-inclusive, allowing him the full gamut of expression when appreciating not only the circumstance, but each and every person attending.


For direct Officiant/Writing inquiries:
Robert@arkenmedia.com
A consummate master at audio production, Spartanburg local Justin Tripam has a superb degree of technical experience, defining his musical performance not simply by suggestion, but by the collective demeanor of his audience.  Having performed for thousands of people across the upstate, he is a dedicated crowd pleaser, well known for his ability to play weddings from before “I do” to the last goodbye of the evening. A dedicated craftsman, he is reliable, capable, and inclusive in the best ways.

For direct DJ/Audio Inquiries:
Justin@arkenmedia.com

Wedding Coordinating & Planning

Turn-key services coordinated by our wedding management team

Having spent well over a decade as a coordinator, Jessica Tripam has built a legacy of quality, creativity, and elegance that only comes from having passion for her craft. Paying meticulous attention to what defines each individual couple, she knows how to curate your wedding to ensure it is hassle-free, personally distinct, and entirely unforgettable. In other words, she creates weddings as unique as your love story.

​To contact wedding management for more info and to book us:

Jessica@arkenmedia.com