Tenthirty Films

13/06/2024

When you grab lunch with at the and you both have your cameras, you take advantage! Thank you Penny!

I should probably use this opportunity to share a bit more about myself. I started this company in honor of my dad, who passed in a car accident on 10/30. Decades later, my wife and I chose to honor his memory by getting married on the same date. So, TENTHIRTY is a sort of mantra for me now; a reminder that we can always choose joy and love in any situation or circumstance. It’s become part of this company’s DNA, to help my clients remember all of their special people, and to preserve their legacy forever, on film.

16/05/2024

What an amazing day. Melissa and Cameron’s wedding was beautiful from start to finish, and even bookended by two nights of northern lights!

I know every wedding can’t be like this, but spending so much time with and Cam in the weeks leading up to the wedding, and filming the creation of her dresses (yes, plural) with her sister in the months leading up to the wedding made it such a special day.

It also gave me the opportunity to work with many of the incredible vendors before the wedding day too. By the time May 11th arrived, we’d become a tight knit team working like a clock for the kindest couple and families you could ever hope to work with.

This is just the tip of the iceberg, both from the wedding day and the entire production that preceded it. Much more to come folks 😎

The Team
Couture Bridal Gown:
Bride:
Venue:
Coordinator:
Photographer:
Videography: me! 🤓
Florals:
Hair: and
Makeup:
Photo Booth:
Band:
Linens and chargers:
Invitations:
Cake:

06/05/2024

It’s finally time for an “about me” post…

I’m Gabe! I’m a midwesterner born and raised in the mitten state. After building a career in the corporate world, I decided to chase my dream of being a filmmaker, and I’ve never been happier.

I believe wedding films can and should transcend normal expectations. I love my clients, and aim to give them a film that will not just preserve the best moments from their wedding, but also act as an heirloom that strengthens their bond for their entire lives. I make these films for my couples, their families, and all the people they’ve yet to love.

When I’m not filming weddings, I’m hanging out with my amazing wife (Jess), our two wonderful kiddos (Ellie and John), and our pets (Kiki the distinguished and regal tabby, and Noodle, our goofball of a yellow lab and shameless food thief). We love spending time in northern Michigan, visiting new places, and—maybe most of all—just cuddling up on the couch together to watch some Bluey.

In addition to movies, I also love music, and even compose some of my own in my home studio. My musical influences range from eighties new wave and pop to nineties alternative, and I love a great film score too.

That’s it for now! I promise to do this more often! Now go watch some of my wedding films 😎

23/04/2024

Saturday was wonderful 😊

Here are a few sneak peeks from Cara & Nicks’s gorgeous wedding, masterminded by

29/03/2024

Facebook posted it as a reel and messed up the formatting. Here it is in the format it was intended to be filmed in.

Some of Detroit's finest artists, wedding professionals, and one of the most fabulous event spaces in the city teamed up to show the world what we already kn...

27/03/2024

Started editing Andrea & Dennis’s beautiful winter wedding and had to share a few frames (mainly) from the reception! Can’t wait to share the wedding film!

24/02/2024

I had the chance to film today and what a blast to witness someone so talented and so passionate about what they do.

Can’t wait to share more in the coming months!

19/02/2024

New blog.

How loss shaped the lens I see my couples through.

29/01/2024

I don’t usually get too invested in sports, but I did in the Lions this year, and it was 90% Dan Campbell that made that happen too.

A lot of couch-bound head coaches have taken to social media to call out the fourth down calls, and have forgotten all the times that HAS worked. They’ve forgotten that’s what “biting kneecaps off” actually looks like. It’s aggressive play, and maybe more so, it’s a style of play that shows he believes in his players and their ability. He’s planting seeds, and it takes a long time to see those results.

You can’t love a coach for his words and convictions and then lambast him when he stays true to those words and it doesn’t work out. You either believe in something, or you don’t.

I don’t know how the Lions will do next year, but I know they’ll get wherever they’re going the right way, and I think we can all learn something from that.

18/01/2024

Jessica & Jason’s wedding was FUN! I’d never filmed a wedding like theirs before, and they prepared me well. My ears were ringing and my heart was soaring after a wild, beautiful day with their wonderful friends and family celebrating their love.

A special thanks to who worked to capture most of these beautiful shots.

20/12/2023

Shira & Brandon’s 10.22.2023 wedding was a beautiful celebration of love. Having so much fun reliving this day as I edit, and thought I’d share some frames.

06/12/2023

Hey folks! Thanks to many of you for your support and sharing my work. I really appreciate it.

If you haven’t already, please follow my company on Instagram (and here)! Thank you!

https://instagram.com/tenthirtydetroit?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

03/12/2023

Wrapping editing on Megan and Charlie’s beautiful September wedding, and I just had to share a sneak peek. What a beautiful couple with family and friends to match.

23/08/2023

I met Ashley and Lew last year thanks to a friend and fellow filmmaker

Their story is beautiful, just like their wedding day was, and I can’t wait to share it with all of you. For now: some shots from the first half of the day!

12/08/2023

has that Disney Princess energy.

08/08/2023

and were married this past Friday, and I’m the lucky guy who gets to tell that story.

For now, here are a few shots from the day 😎

02/08/2023

Mariah and Paul have an incredibly unique and touching story, and I’m equally excited and honored to tell it. Here are some stills from their joyous celebration at the breathtaking Detroit Athletic Club.

08/07/2023

Had to share some more stills from and Kevin’s beautiful wedding. Can’t wait to share their wedding film soon!

15/06/2023

Katherine and Kevin’s 6/3/2023 wedding at was beautiful from start to finish, but what stands out to me now—almost two weeks later—are the toasts. Each speaker gave a beautiful tribute to the couple, their love, and the millions of steps that brought them together.

Here are some shots from the day, and the friends and family that toasted the newlyweds.

Still so much more to share!

11/06/2023

Sneak peek stills from Molly and Kyle’s amazing 6/9/23 wedding!

Both families were so fun and easy to work with, and the vendor team was top notch!

Planner:
Hair and Makeup:
DJ:
Photography:

Locations:

11/06/2023

Happy Birthday Dad. You would’ve been 63 yesterday. Hard to imagine you as anything but the young man you were when you passed, and hard to wrap my head around the fact that I’m 10yrs older than you lived to be. I think you’d be proud and happy with how things turned out. Your name endures with your grandson John, and I see in him a lot of the wonderful things I’ve heard about you.

If you’re new here, you may not know that “TENTHIRTY” comes from both the date of his death (10/30) and my wedding anniversary, and the choice my wife and I made to intentionally celebrate on that day.

It’s a way for me to remember him, and my way of ensuring my clients and their families can live on forever through my work.

31/05/2023

Big things are made of little things. Weddings can be awe inspiring in their scale, and yet, they are made of countless little things, each requiring vision, decision, and ex*****on.

I’ve turned some of my favorite shots quite literally on their side for this, but I think they still work 😊

24/05/2023

It’s easy to get down on yourself when you’re a creative, especially when your business is still young and in a growth state.

However, something dawned on me recently that made me feel confident I’m doing things the right way: this summer I’ll be filming for the same family/extended family for the 3rd and 4th times. I cannot overstate how much pride I take in that, and how grateful I am.

So, I thought I’d share a few frames from the first one: and Brian. Thanks for trusting a new business (in 2020 no less) to film—and live stream 🫨—your wedding. It was a pleasure to tell your story, and it’s been a pleasure watching your family grow and flourish.