Austin Stoecklein - Founder/Lead Filmmaker
Austin began shooting weddings in 2010, when he was just 18 years old. Over the past 14 years his work has been seen by millions of people. Known for his “perfectly imperfect” style and calming presence, he is one of the most sought after wedding filmmakers in the world - often working alongside the world’s top photographers and planners.
In 2014, Austin took a hiatus from the wedding industry and moved into the commercial world, where he spent time shooting local and worldwide campaigns for companies such as Apple, Visa, Patron, Don Julio, Toyota, Subaru, Tuft + Needle, and many more. In 2016, Austin received an Emmy Award for his cinematography work on a documentary about the city of Los Angeles.
In 2018, Austin formed Kindly Weddings, and began taking on a select amount of weddings per year. He liked the idea of a slower paced life, spending more time with his family, and getting back to crafting films that people would cherish for a lifetime. He continues to be a leading innovative force in the wedding industry, while taking on a few commercial jobs per year.
In 2019, Austin married his beautiful wife Ashely, who works as a Registered Nurse. They currently live in Costa Mesa, California with their two children. They enjoy beach days, surfing, golfing, dance parties in the kitchen, and movie nights. Austin currently takes on 10-15 weddings per year, in order to craft the best films possible for his clients.
Featured in:
People Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, Over The Moon, Style Me Pretty, Green Wedding Shoes, Together Magazine, The Lane, Wedding Chicks, and more.
