The People Behind Your Story

Sunset Stories Creative Team

Every Sunset Stories wedding is led by seasoned visual storytellers — photographers and filmmakers who know how to be present without being intrusive. You'll never feel directed all day. You'll feel taken care of. We step in when you need guidance and disappear when the moment deserves to stay untouched, so your gallery feels natural, cinematic, and completely you.

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Jonathan Earl Ridgely

Head Story Teller

Jonathan didn't pick up a camera — he was born with one in his hands. A Tampa Bay native who fell in love with photography as a kid, captivated by the magic of freezing a single moment in time on film, he has spent over two decades building one of the most diverse and decorated careers in visual storytelling.

He didn't ease into the industry. He kicked the door down — launching his career covering the Leather & Laces Super Bowl party right here in Tampa, one of the most celebrated events in Super Bowl history, photographing celebrities on the red carpet and gridiron legends on the floor. From there, his lens took him through the worlds of editorial, portraits, branding, and broadcast — shooting commercial campaigns, covering corporate live broadcasts, and bringing production-level precision to everything he touched.

But weddings always called him back. And now, after twenty years of gathering experience, building an extraordinary team, and mastering the art of visual storytelling across every genre — Jonathan has returned to where his heart has always been. Because at his core, he is a romantic. A Tampa Bay kid who still believes in love stories, still chases the perfect light, still gets emotional at first dances — and still hasn't found his own sunset yet. When he's not behind the camera, you'll find him running the trails of Tampa Bay, playing saxophone, dancing, or losing himself in live music.

Your wedding deserves someone who truly loves love. You found him.

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Nathan Ray Seebeck

Associate Photographer

Nathan Ray Seebeck brings an extraordinary editorial eye to every wedding he shoots. A former presidential campaign photographer and regular contributor to USA Today Sports, his images have run in publications across the world. Nathan approaches every moment with the instincts of a seasoned photojournalist — finding the frame within the frame, and the story within the story.

His background isn't just impressive — it's rare. Most photographers spend years chasing the kind of high-pressure, high-stakes assignments that Nathan has already mastered. From the chaos of a presidential campaign trail to the sidelines of professional sports, he has learned to anticipate moments before they happen and capture them with quiet precision. That same instinct is what makes him exceptional in a wedding environment, where the most powerful images are never posed — they're discovered.

Nathan doesn't just show up on your wedding day. He becomes part of it — invisible, instinctive, and always exactly where the moment is about to happen.

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Sam Torres

Content Creator, Documentary Engagements and Second Shooter

Sam Torres is a dynamic creative professional who brings fresh energy and comprehensive technical expertise to the Sunset Stories team. A graduate of Full Sail University's renowned film program, Sam combines formal education with hands-on passion across multiple disciplines — directing, camera operation, photography, and audio recording.

What truly sets Sam apart is his background in documentary filmmaking. His extensive work has taken him across the globe, including Africa, where he captured compelling human stories in challenging environments. That same documentary instinct — finding authentic moments, real emotion, and unscripted truth — is exactly what he brings to every wedding he shoots. Because your wedding day isn't a performance. It's a story worth telling honestly

Sam's ability to move seamlessly between cinematic production and intimate storytelling makes him one of the most versatile creatives on the Sunset Stories team. When he's behind a camera, nothing gets missed.

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Head of Cinematic Films

What Makes This Team Special

Presence

We know when to step in and when to disappear. You'll feel guided when you need it and unobserved when the moment matters most.

Precision

We move like a film crew — coordinated, intentional, and connected. Nothing is left to chance on your wedding day.

Artistry

Every frame is composed with purpose. We don't document your wedding — we craft a visual story that feels timeless from the first image to the last.

Trust

This team has worked together for years. The communication, the shorthand, the shared standard — that history shows up in your gallery.

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