We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Esteban Selva-Castillo a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Esteban, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today What’s been the most meaningful project you’ve worked on?

Honestly, it’s hard to pick just one. Being in the wedding and elopement world, every project holds meaning for me. I know it sounds cliché, but someone’s wedding day is one of the most significant chapters of their life—and I get to be the one preserving those memories.

It’s not just about filming pretty moments. It’s about capturing the real, raw emotions as the day unfolds—moments that might otherwise fade with time. I take that responsibility seriously. Every couple is different, every story is unique, and being trusted to document that feels incredibly personal.

So while there’s not a single project that stands above the rest, what’s meaningful to me is the accumulation of all these love stories—each one special in its own way, and each one a reminder of why I love what I do.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

Hey, I’m Esteban—one half of a photo and video duo based near the North Georgia mountains. My partner Dylan and I document weddings and elopements in a way that feels true to each couple we work with. Nothing overly posed, nothing stiff—just real moments, captured with care and intention.

We tend to connect with couples who are a little weird (like us!), deeply in love, and doing things their own way. Some hike to a mountaintop or say their vows barefoot in the forest. Others plan intimate ceremonies in their backyard or celebrate with all their favorite people at their dream venue. Whether it’s laid-back or a little extra, we’re there to capture the vibe and all the moments in between.

I didn’t take the traditional path into this industry. What started as a creative outlet grew into something more meaningful—something rooted in connection and storytelling. Now, we get to work alongside people during one of the most important days of their lives, helping them relive not just how it looked, but how it felt.

We offer photography and videography for weddings, elopements, and engagements—together or separately—and every wedding package includes a complimentary engagement session. It’s a chance to connect, get comfortable on camera, and have fun with it before the big day.

What sets us apart is the energy we bring. We don’t show up with a shot list and disappear—we’re invested in every story we tell. We take time to really get to know our couples so that when the day comes, it feels like you’ve got trusted friends documenting everything, not strangers standing on the sidelines.

What I’m most proud of? Hearing our couples say they felt seen. That we captured the quiet, fleeting moments they didn’t even know were happening. That what we made for them feels like them. That’s everything to us—and it’s why we do what we do.

Any thoughts, advice, or strategies you can share for fostering brand loyalty?

We’re big on connection, so we keep the experience personal from the very beginning. From that first inquiry to the final gallery or film delivery, we stay in close contact—answering questions, offering support, and just being present throughout the process.

One of our favorite ways to build that connection is through the complimentary engagement sessions we include with every wedding package. It’s a chance for our couples to get comfortable in front of the camera, spend time with us in a more relaxed setting, and feel that trust start to form before the big day even arrives.

After the wedding, we genuinely enjoy staying in touch. Many of our couples come back for future milestones—anniversaries, maternity sessions, or just-for-fun moments—and it’s an honor to continue documenting their story over time.

We also share sneak peeks and stories on Instagram, where past and future clients can stay connected to what we’re working on and the heart behind it. At the end of the day, brand loyalty for us is built on real relationships, genuine care, and consistently showing up with work we’re proud to deliver.

What’s been the best source of new clients for you?

Honestly, social media has been huge for us—especially showing up consistently and actually showing up as ourselves. It’s one thing to post pretty wedding films and photos (which we love doing!), but what’s made the biggest difference is being real and letting people in a bit. We don’t just share our work—we share who we are, what our days look like, and the little things that make up our life, like our cats or random behind-the-scenes moments.

People connect with authenticity, and a lot of our couples have told us they followed us for a while before inquiring because they felt like they already knew us. That kind of connection builds trust before we’ve even had a conversation, and in this industry, trust is everything.

We’ve learned that people don’t always book you just for your services—they book you for you. So putting ourselves out there consistently, being visible, and sharing more than just promotional content has been one of the most valuable ways we’ve grown our business and built meaningful relationships along the way.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://chasingstarsmedia.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingstarsmedia/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chasingstarsmedia/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingstarsmedia

Image Credits

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