Wedding films & photography · Summerville & Charleston, SC
Action JacksonCinema
Charleston wedding videography

Wedding Filmsand photographs, for the Lowcountry's best days

As featured on Brides

The films

Your day in motionthe vows, the voices, the dance floor

Photos show what your day looked like. A film brings back how it sounded and how it felt: your dad's voice cracking during the toast, the laugh right before "I do," the song everyone ran to the dance floor for.

I came up editing news and documentary stories, so every film is cut like one: real audio, honest moments, and a story with a beginning, middle and end.

  • Cinematic highlight film, 3–4 minutes6 & 8 hour films
  • 1-minute social reelEvery film
  • Edited ceremony, speeches & dances8 hour film
  • Second shooter + raw footage8 hour film
  • Drone aerialsIncluded, weather permitting
Featured filmsWatch on YouTube ↗
The photographs

Add the stillsmatched to your film, from the same team

Book photography alongside your film and you get one plan, one timeline and one color style. No second vendor to coordinate and no crews stepping into each other's shots.

Outdoor ceremony under a big blue sky, guests seated along the aisle
Ceremony
Bride seated at the base of a giant live oak with a bright bouquet
Bridals
Bride in veil, soft window-light portrait
Getting ready
Close-up of hands and an engagement ring
Details
Couple kissing at sunset by the water
Golden hour
Bride beside a red vintage car in front of a white house
Portraits
Groom dips the bride for a kiss in a church aisle as guests cheer
First kiss
Jackson holding a camera in front of a green backdrop
Jackson · Behind the lens
Hi, and welcome

I'm Jackson.Glad you found me.

I'm a Charleston-based filmmaker and photographer and a College of Charleston grad. I spent years cutting news and documentary stories before I ever filmed a first dance. That background shapes everything I shoot: notice the real moment, stay out of its way, and tell the story honestly.

Action Jackson Cinema is where I bring that to weddings first, plus engagements, portraits, families and celebrations.

— Jackson

2019Filming professionally
Film + photoOne booking
DroneIncluded on weddings
BridesAs featured on
The experience

Easy from the first hello

i.

Thoughtful planning

A call to walk through your venue, timeline and the moments that matter most. I'll build a shot list around the light, not the other way around.

ii.

A relaxed day

Gentle direction when it helps, out of sight when it doesn't. Most guests won't remember the camera, and that's how the best moments happen.

iii.

Story, delivered

A color-graded gallery and film delivered online, easy to download, share, and send to the grandparents.

Investment

Wedding collectionsfilm first, photography to match

Add photography to any film for one coordinated team. Equipment and drone included. A 50% deposit reserves your date. Travel anywhere, quoted separately.

Love notes

From our couplesin their own words

“If I could give Action Jackson 10/10 stars I would because 5 just does not do it justice. … He worked with the photographer FLAWLESSLY. … So many people complimented him on his vibe and professionalism.”
Ashley T. · Wedding film · Charleston, SC
“We had a simple backyard wedding, but his video made it feel like a million bucks! He captured the love, intimacy, and fun of the event.”
Vanessa A. · Wedding film
“We get emotional anytime we watch the videos, even the 60 second one. … Great price, great service, and a lifetime captured and edited with sophistication.”
Juan F. · Wedding film
“He was so kind and reassuring and knew exactly what to say to calm down our nerves.”
Meg P. · Wedding film
“My projector broke the day of and he went home to bring his own! … Hands down, the videographer you want to have!”
Sable G. · Wedding film
“We got sneak peeks back the same night … His work is AMAZING. I’m so obsessed with how our photos turned out!”
Jenna S. · Engagement photos
“They were able to … tell a story with their photos that will last a lifetime.”
Kaitlynn B. · Micro-wedding · Bluffton, SC
“He arrived early, captured everything that we requested and was so gracious even though our event ran a few minutes late.”
Caitlin S. · Wedding film
“We loved the quality and content he was able to capture of our special day! We can’t recommend him enough.”
Britt E. · Wedding film
“There are not enough words that can explain how amazing my wedding video turned out!”
Tramaine W. · Wedding film
Sullivan's IslandDowntown CharlestonKiawah IslandFolly BeachSummervilleIsle of PalmsJohns IslandMount Pleasant
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Curious if your date is open?Let's talk.

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