Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Wedding Videographers in Lexington, KY
Reel Special was founded in 2004 by Ryan and Brittany Worthen, a husband-and-wife team dedicated to capturing love stories through cinematic wedding videos. With over a decade of professional experience, we specialize in creating one-of-a-kind films that preserve the emotional essence of weddings across Kentucky, Colorado, Jamaica, Mexico, and beyond. Our mission stems from our own wedding experience in 2010, where we realized the irreplaceable value of having our special day documented on film. As both business owners and active videographers, we combine technical expertise with genuine care, ensuring every couple feels comfortable while we capture authentic moments.Our work has been featured in numerous publications, and we maintain strong community ties through board memberships with organizations like the YMCA of Central Kentucky. Clients consistently praise our ability to document weddings unobtrusively while delivering high-quality videos that exceed expectations. We offer additional services including lifestyle films for families and use advanced equipment like drones to provide unique perspectives. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our 18-year track record and the heartfelt testimonials from couples who now treasure their wedding memories for generations.
Services
Wedding Videos
Elopement Coverage
Lifestyle Films
Super 8 Wedding Films
Family Documentaries
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- Over 18 years documenting weddings with cinematic expertise
- Award-winning husband-and-wife team with personal wedding experience
- Unobtrusive videography that captures authentic, emotional moments
- Drone technology for breathtaking aerial perspectives
- Timely delivery of highlight videos within days of your event
What people say
Best decision we made
Worth every penny
Captured every detail
Professional and personable
Treasure forever
Services
Wedding Videos
Our wedding videography service captures your special day with cinematic quality, preserving emotional moments and key details. Using professional equipment and unobtrusive techniques, we document ceremonies, receptions, and candid interactions to create timeless memories. Clients receive both highlight reels and full-length documentaries for generations to cherish.
Lifestyle Films
These personalized films document family milestones like maternity journeys, newborn moments, and senior portraits. Our one-hour in-home sessions start at $500, with customized packages available. We focus on capturing authentic interactions and everyday moments that showcase your unique family story through cinematic storytelling.
Elopement Coverage
Specialized videography for smaller wedding celebrations, including elopements and courthouse ceremonies. We prioritize emotional authenticity while maintaining discretion, ensuring your private moments remain special. This service includes highlight editing and quick turnaround times for couples wanting immediate access to their memories.
Super 8 Films
Offering nostalgic film aesthetics through Super 8 wedding coverage. This service adds a timeless, cinematic quality to your documentation with grainy textures and warm tones. Ideal for couples seeking a vintage aesthetic that complements traditional digital coverage for a complete storytelling experience.
Raw Footage
Comprehensive documentation of your entire event through unedited video recordings. This service provides access to all captured footage, allowing couples to relive every moment beyond what's included in the final edited film. Available as an add-on to standard packages for complete memory preservation.
People
Ryan Worthen
Co-Owner/Videographer
Professional videographer with 18 years experience, former collegiate tennis player, and business management graduate from Asbury University. Serves on YMCA of Central Kentucky board and founded Reel Special in 2004.
Brittany Worthen
Co-Owner/Videographer
Creative videographer with education degrees from Asbury University and doctoral studies at University of Kentucky. Combines artistic vision with technical expertise while maintaining warm Southern hospitality in client interactions.
Questions
What areas do you serve for wedding videography?
We primarily serve Kentucky including Lexington and Louisville, with availability for destination weddings in Colorado, Jamaica, Mexico, and other locations.
How long have you been in the wedding videography business?
Reel Special has been creating wedding films since 2004, with over 18 years of combined experience from our co-owners.
What formats do you offer for wedding videos?
We provide both highlight reels and full-length documentary-style videos, with optional Super 8 film and raw footage packages available.
How quickly will we receive our wedding video?
Highlight videos are typically delivered within days of your event, with full-length films completed in several weeks.
Do you offer additional filming services beyond weddings?
Yes, we create lifestyle films for family milestones including maternity, newborn, and senior portrait sessions.
What equipment do you use for filming?
We utilize professional-grade cameras and drones to capture multiple perspectives while maintaining unobtrusive documentation throughout your event.
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