Jasper & Oak is named after my lovely cat and the beautiful coastal oak chaparral that inspires my work. Jasper and Oak is led yours truly, Trent Stevens. I am a Southern California and Central Coast-based wedding videographer, and the proud founder. We offer a range of services, including cinematic videography, photography, photo booths, and audio guestbooks, all dedicated to capturing the essence of your love story.

Coastal, Cinematic, and Craft Focused

A Legacy in Storytelling

Photography is in my blood. My parents met in a college darkroom, and my father built one of the first digital one-hour photo labs in the country. From there, my journey led me to Brooks Institute, where I learned to tell stories with both heart and discipline. My career has taken me to the worlds largest surf breaks, collaborations with Patagonia, and a Surfer’s Journal cover. eventually guiding me to Brooks Institute, where I learned to tell stories with both heart and discipline.

I fell in love with wedding videography in 2016 while filming a friend’s wedding. What started as a favor quickly became a calling. I found a way to tell stories rich with joy, connection, and personality. For years, I captured weddings for friends and referrals, honing my craft and finding my voice as a filmmaker. In 2022, after encouragement from peers, I founded Jasper & Oak with a simple vision: to create the best wedding films that are both authentic and cinematic, stories meant to be felt, remembered, and cherished as timeless family heirlooms.

What We Offer

At Jasper & Oak, we believe in storytelling that lasts, films and photographs crafted with honesty, emotion, and care. We approach every wedding the way we’d want our own to be captured, with intention, artistry, and heart. Our work is cinematic yet timeless, rooted in luxury and touched with a hint of vintage soul.

We’re not here to make a montage, we’re here to build a story. Each film we create has a beginning, middle, and end, a full emotional arc that lets you relive the day as it truly unfolded. Every couple receives a social media reel, a cinematic highlight film, and a full-length documentary, ensuring nothing is left behind. No hidden costs, no withheld footage, just a complete story made with love and built to last.

Our photography follows the same philosophy: honest, intentional, and deeply human. We look for truth in the in-between moments, the quiet before the ceremony, the laughter during toasts, the way light wraps around a face. Every gallery is carefully edited to feel alive, cinematic, and full of soul, imagery designed to age as gracefully as the memories themselves.

To complete the experience, our handcrafted photo booth, built in collaboration with a Ventura woodworker, brings a touch of nostalgia and fun to your celebration with high-quality prints, instant sharing, and modern tech. Paired with our audio guestbooks, we create a multi-sensory way to preserve your day, not just in sight and sound, but in feeling.

With over 40 years of combined experience, our team brings professionalism, creativity, and heart to every story we tell. Whether your celebration is intimate or grand, local or destination, Jasper & Oak is here to capture it with the depth, emotion, and care it deserves, so you can feel it all over again for years to come.

Let’s Connect

If you’d like to discuss your vision or explore how we can make your wedding unforgettable, feel free to reach out. I’d love to schedule a call or meet for coffee to chat about bringing your story to life.

Thank you for considering Jasper & Oak. Here, we believe in “I Do” and creating memories that will last a lifetime.

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The Gear

We use top-of-the-line Canon cinema and photography equipment, customized to perform flawlessly through every moment of your day. Each camera is wrapped in our signature green — a subtle detail that blends beautifully into events while adding a touch of our own style. Our rigs are built for endurance, capturing up to ten hours of continuous footage with precision and reliability.

This level of quality is unmatched — and honestly, more than most weddings would ever require — but at Jasper & Oak, that’s the standard. We believe your story deserves nothing less than the very best for our couples.

The Team at Jasper & Oak

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    Trent Stevens

    I am Trent Stevens, founder of Jasper & Oak, a Southern California-based wedding videography business inspired by my love for the region and its vibrant personalities. With a lifelong passion for photography, shaped by my father’s photo lab, I specialize in cinematic films that capture life’s most joyful moments. Alongside a dedicated team with 40+ years of experience, we offer videography, photography, photo booths, and audio guestbooks. I’m also a passionate adventurer and philanthropist, having worked in media and relief efforts across the globe. Let’s connect and bring your vision to life!

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    Roland Stone

    Roland joined Jasper & Oak with a deep passion for photography that began in 2015, capturing breathtaking landscapes from the Colorado Rockies to the Eastern Sierra. Now serving the Ojai community and beyond, Roland’s expertise lies in creating engaging content for local businesses and weddings. His creative eye ensures every moment is captured beautifully, whether through photos or video. With a strong dedication to his craft, Roland’s mission at Jasper & Oak is to bring your love story to life with authenticity and artistry.

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    Enrique Miranda

    Enrique, an award-winning photographer recognized as Ventura County’s Photo of the Year, now captures love stories for Jasper & Oak. In addition to his photography, he manages the photo booth, ensuring guests have a memorable experience. With his friendly and approachable demeanor, Enrique excels at making everyone feel comfortable and beautiful in front of the camera, enhancing the overall wedding experience with his talent and warmth.

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    Keri Oberly

    Keri Oberly brings her expertise in documentary photography and film to Jasper & Oak, capturing love stories with the same passion she applies to her activism. A Ventura-based photographer and cinematographer with a degree from Brooks Institute, Keri’s storytelling is influenced by her work in environmental and Indigenous rights projects. At Jasper & Oak, she combines her artistic eye with her love for the outdoors, creating meaningful and authentic wedding films that reflect each couple’s unique journey.

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    Travis Bildahl

    Travis brings his creative energy and passion for videography to Jasper & Oak, where he specializes in capturing dynamic and authentic wedding moments. With a background in skateboarding, Travis has honed his skills in action sports videography, giving him a unique perspective and ability to capture fast-paced, emotional scenes. At Jasper & Oak, he brings that same dedication to filming love stories, ensuring each couple’s special day is beautifully preserved. His approach blends technical expertise with a fun, laid-back style that puts everyone at ease.

  • Joshua Gobbell

    Joshua is a seasoned filmmaker and videographer at Jasper & Oak, known for his versatile skills and a passion for storytelling. With over 20 years of experience working with prestigious networks like Netflix, HBO, and PBS, Joshua brings a wealth of knowledge to each project. His expertise spans everything from cinematic wedding films to aerial videography as an expert drone pilot. At Jasper & Oak, Joshua’s dedication to creativity and adaptability ensures that every couple’s love story is captured with the highest level of artistry and professionalism.