ABOUT me
meet
rob
Rob
I'm
...it's Dad life all day, every day, with the best kid ever.
When I am not working with you...
...to serve you and to give you something you can hold onto, a wedding film that lets you relive the joy, laughter, and love of your day as close to the purest form as possible. But today, after filming over 500 couples, my favorite part is hearing about your future children watching your wedding film.
Over the last eight years, I've had so many couples reach out, through emails and text, letting me know their three, four, or five year old watched their wedding film for the first time. The stories I hear almost always share the children then following up with mom and dad asking questions, talking about the wedding, and reliving the day with their parents as if they were there. That's the kind of timeless, meaningful connection I strive to capture in every Charleston wedding film I create.
Why I do what I do?
... the meaning of this name has grown and evolved over time. When I started this company over ten years ago, I spent weeks searching for the perfect name, something that would capture the heart of what I wanted to do as a wedding videographer in Charleston. It felt like a struggle, until one day I heard the song "Surrender" by Cheap Trick. That was it. Over the years the name has come to symbolize the principles that I now embrace, surrender, trusting the process, and letting it guide my decisions, spiritually and professionally. It's about showing up fully for every couple I work with, being present, and capturing wedding films that are authentic and timeless.
Why surrender Films...
... my faith and foundation it gives me, shaping who I am today and guiding me as a father, a friend, and a Charleston wedding videographer who gets to witness some of the most meaningful days in people's lives. I love the way humor can light up a moment, and I get to experience that often at weddings while capturing the joy, laughter, and genuine personalities of couples and their families. I love listening, learning, and growing from the stories and experiences of the people I meet, knowing that every couple I work with is trusting me to tell their wedding day story in a way that is authentic, heartfelt, and timeless.
i LOVE...
5. Unveil the Unseen
4. Illuminate Emotions
3. Craft Timeless Stories
2. Embrace Adventure
1. Celebrate Authenticity
6. Collaborate and Connect
I started using a video camera (consistently) at 11 years old. Telling stories through video is pretty much what I've been doing my whole life. After college I became a TV sports journalist for almost 10 years. I worked in Texas, Louisiana, and here in South Carolina. If you're a sports fan, I have stories for you.
I started Surrender Films in 2014, and everything I've shared that you've read about how much I love this job is true. I get to live in a beautiful city that is known as one of the top wedding destination spots in our country. What is there not to love about Charleston?
cinematographer | editor | video production specialist
Hey! i'm (still) Rob
Fave Dessert:
frozen yogurt
Fave Reel:
spider man gymnastics
Home Town:
newark, DE
College:
virginia tech
Fave CHS Spot:
Theater 99
When I'm not doing the video thing, I'm a full time parent to this amazing little guy. I love talking about my son, he is such a bright star in my life. Robbie is autistic, and watching him grow and defying odds is so rewarding to witness and makes me so proud as a parent.
To the therapists and teachers out there, thank you. It takes a village and I will forever be indebted to what you provide for individuals like my son.
and this dapper dude with me is robbie
Hey! I'm rob
strolling in dt charleston
church group / serving
gourmet pizza
coffee shops in small towns
Sunsets (water or mountains)
...we all have unique backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape who we are. Despite our differences, we all share a common goal of seeking happiness in our lives. Embracing life to the fullest is crucial, and sometimes, allowing others outside of our inner circle to assist us in achieving this goal can be beneficial, and may lead to even greater things.
I believe...
...love is a powerful force that brings people together and creates very meaningful moments. It has the ability to inspire us, motivate us, and make us feel alive. Capturing those special moments of love and keeping them as a cherished keepsake I feel is a beautiful way to honor the importance of this emotion in our lives.
I believe...
LET'S CHAT!
If a true authentic memory AND being able to relive all those same emotions from your wedding day sounds like it's for you and your partner, I'm game, let's do this!