We love working in the ruggedly beautiful southwest and how every sunset makes us pause to look. We love reading and watching good stories; the kinds that make you laugh and cry.

We love our four crazy kids, laughing (and crying) with friends, and Jesus above all. It's because of Him that we learned what Love is.

Back in the fall of 2006 John was playing the lead in their school's production of Cyrano de Bergerac. Brittainy's roommate was the director. One moon-filled night she asked Brittainy to fill in and read lines as Roxanne. "The soul--it was your soul!"

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Our Story

Slowly, quietly, over cups of tea and reading C. S. Lewis on the steps of Brittainy's dorm, our love deepened. Through dozens of letters, drives through the Virginia countryside, and visits to Blackfriars playhouse, we knew this was meant to be. In 2009 we promised to love one another forever...

Back in the fall of 2006 John was playing the lead in their school's production of Cyrano de Bergerac. Brittainy's roommate was the director. One moon-filled night she asked Brittainy to fill in and read lines as Roxanne. "The soul--it was your soul!"

Slowly, quietly, over cups of tea and reading C. S. Lewis on the steps of Brittainy's dorm, our love deepened. Through dozens of letters, drives through the Virginia countryside, and visits to Blackfriars playhouse, we knew this was meant to be. In 2009 we promised to love one another forever...

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When he’s not behind a camera or a screen, John can be found holding a frisbee, fly rod, whiskey/cigar, or baby (though not always in that order).

Growing up in Arizona he developed a life-long love affair for western skies and southwestern sunsets. He bought his first film camera in junior high and immediately fell in love with the art of photography and later, filmmaking.

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Meet John

Although her daily calling is corralling four kids, Brittainy is a talented writer, editor, and pianist. Growing up in Missouri it's taken a little while to get used to the sometimes harsh beauty of Arizona, but she's adjusted.

She loves mid-west summer evenings, BBQ, and the Kansas City Chiefs/Royals.

She also thinks English lit is, well, lit.

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"I watched it right away!!! seriously NO WORDS!!! you two are incredible and captured everything so beyond perfectly. What an honor to be able to have created that with you and Brittainy. This is so special to us. The film is absolutely amazing I really can’t explain how grateful we are to have been apart of it. You guys must be so proud of yourselves!!! The amount of work and love put into it shows. It’s SO GOOD!!!!!."

Keana + Dylan

"John and Brittainy were absolutely fantastic to work with. My husband and I will absolutely treasure these memories for our entire lives!"

Courtney + Jordan

"My husband and I had Jocund Bliss do our bridal video out in the dunes... We thank John and Brittainy for creating a film that we will cherish for the rest of our lives! I highly recommend them!"

Morgan + Rustin

"John and Brittainy have such a beautiful way of capturing the special moments. They know exactly what they are doing and their confidence makes the process run smoothly and stress free."

Audrey + Luke

"Jocund Bliss is awesome! We loved working with them and had a blast! They did an amazing job! They gave us the best pictures and film that we will cherish forever!"

Natalie + Mateos

"J + B are so professional and so fun to work with! We loved the experience and adventure that came with filming the video with them! They're so easy to get along with and created a beautiful film."

Jordan + Matt

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