Meet our team
We Are Not Photographers. We Are Archivists of Feeling.
Our mission is to hunt for the unscripted truth—the tremor in a hand, the silent glance, the burst of unrestrained joy. We believe the most profound stories are written not in light, but in emotion. Through our lens, we collect these fleeting feelings and forge them into a visual legacy that doesn't just show you how your day looked, but reminds you how it truly felt.
Chaváis Wilkins
Founder
A storyteller at heart, I see your wedding day as a beautiful narrative waiting to be captured. My goal is to create cinematic visuals that let you relive the emotion of every single moment. Started shooting photo and video in 2002 with Tony Lante Photography and started Real2Reel in 2009. To my fortune, the crew from then is still going strong!
Wayne Brown
Art & Studio Director/Photographer
Dedicated to the craft of both photography and cinematography, I blend a photo-journalistic eye for candid moments with a meticulous approach to creating stunning, curated portraits and films. My journey is just beginning. Armed with formal training and a unique artistic lens, I'm not just capturing images—I'm learning to frame narratives that are waiting to be told
Lorraine Nuthak
Class A Photographer
Lorraine approaches each wedding as a visual narrator,dedicated to preserving the unscripted poetry of the day. With a graphic artist's eye for composition and a photojournalist's soul, she is an archivist of feeling, seeking out the raw, authentic emotions that define a love story. Her decade of experience allows her to move seamlessly within the beautiful chaos of a wedding, anticipating the light, the laughter, and the quiet glances that might otherwise go unseen.
She thrives on the fast-paced rhythm of the celebration, finding energy in its spontaneity. For Lorraine, the profound honor of her role is never lost—she is tasked with freezing fleeting moments into timeless heirlooms. This deep respect for her craft and for the couples she meets is the foundation of her work, ensuring every story is preserved with artistry, heart, and the unmistakable magic of a day lived fully.
Barrie Dail
Class A Photographer
For over twenty years, photography has been more than a profession for Barrie—it's been a calling. His journey as a freelance artist, now seamlessly continued with the esteemed team at Real2Reel, is deeply guided by the values of his church community: love, connection, and celebrating life’s most meaningful milestones.
Barrie believes the most beautiful images are born from genuine moments. His warm and calming presence puts couples instantly at ease, allowing him to artistically document the unscripted joy and deep emotion of your wedding day. Trust him to not only capture stunning visuals but to provide an experience that is as gracious and refined as your celebration itself.
Tony Lante
Senior DP/Class A Photographer
As Senior Director of Photography, Tony is a visual storyteller dedicated to capturing not just an image—but a feeling. His approach, honed over 35 years, blends a deep technical mastery with an intuitive sense for mood and moment. Tony collaborates closely with clients to transform concepts into breathtaking visual realities, ensuring every frame is purposeful and powerful. As photographic and business advisor to Real2Reel, Tony helps keep all scales balanced.
Gabby Charette
Class A Photographer
I'll capture your wedding story with an eye that reflects its true spirit. All the love, humor and emotion that fill every wedding. I mesh a documentary style with a fine art sensibility to create images that will tell your love story.
For twenty years I have been privileged to be part of my couples wedding days, and truly love what I do!
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Joe Licul
Master Photographer
The Connoisseur of Moments
With four decades of experience, Joe operates as a lead photographer and a true connoisseur of moments. His career has been built on an innate ability to not only witness but to curate the energy of an event into a coherent and powerful visual story. He is fascinated by the interplay of light, emotion, and composition, approaching each wedding and event as a unique cinematic canvas. The profound reward in his work comes from the trust clients place in him to document their most important days, translating fleeting energy into timeless, tangible art.
Dhruv Kumar
Senior Cinematographer
A cinematographer with over 20 years of experience, Dhruv is renowned for a powerful combination of vast technological knowledge and a refined artistic eye. His expertise lies in creating imagery that is both technically impeccable and emotionally resonant.
His years of expertise in cinematography, driven by a passion for technological innovation and a meticulous eye for visual storytelling. Dedicated to elevating projects through powerful, intentional imagery. Real2Reel is grateful to have him on our team!
Crystal Harris
Associate Editor/Photographer
I’m a Florida and Atlanta–based photographer and cinematographer specializing in weddings, events, and storytelling-driven visuals. Serving as Chief Editor, with Real2Reel and the team from capture through post-production to create seamless, dynamic photo and video coverage, guaranteeing the final work captures each moment with artistry and intentional narrative consistency.
Ailani Wilkins
Media Manager/Marketing Strategist
Ailani is the Architectural Marketing Strategist for Real2Reel, a role that fuses her structural expertise with creative marketing. With a Master's in Architecture and a lifetime spent in her family's wedding photography business, she possesses a unique skill set. She doesn't just manage media; she architecturally designs the brand's digital narrative. Her responsibilities include the critical task of archiving and cataloging thousands of visual assets, ensuring the long-term preservation of every client's story. Parallel to this, she leverages her deep understanding of social media and trends to construct a compelling online presence. By developing strategic content for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook, she engages the community, inspires couples, and solidifies Real2Reel's reputation as an industry leader, building a brand as enduring as the memories they capture.
Ibrahim Hayek
Class A Photographer
Ibrahim is a photographer in the truest sense, Ibrahim's relationship with the camera is a lifelong dialogue. His journey with Real2Reel is built upon a foundation of decades spent mastering his craft, with the last seven years dedicated exclusively to the nuanced symphony of a wedding day. Ibrahim is a silent poet of stolen moments and a master of orchestrating light. He possesses an almost intuitive sense of anticipation, allowing him to capture the unscripted, authentic heartbeat of your story—the quiet tension before the walk down the aisle, the uncontainable joy of a parent's tear, the pure, unbridled celebration. His images are not merely seen, but felt.
Razwan Rasel
Chief Editor/Speed Editor
The Alchemical Leader
Head of Cinematography & Editorial | Real2Reel
Razwan Rasel is the catalytic force and strategic mind behind the visual output of Real2Reel. More than an editor, he is a curator of moments and a leader of storytellers. Guiding a robust team of twelve skilled professionals, he has spent over six years refining a collaborative process that is both an art and a science. His role encompasses the entire spectrum of creation—from the initial spark of an idea to the final, polished masterpiece. He fosters an environment where raw footage is treated as potential, and a client's trust is the most valuable currency. Under his guidance, the team doesn't just deliver content; they engineer emotional resonance, ensuring every journey from 'Real' to 'Reel' is seamless, innovative, and exceeds the very expectations they help to elevate.
Anthony Ficca
Class A Photographer
For over 15 years, Anthony has not just been taking pictures; he's been weaving visual narratives. As a Class A Photographer, he specializes in the intimate dance of weddings and the quiet power of a portrait. His camera is his passport, and he believes the best stories are worth traveling for. With a keen eye for light and a heart for authentic moments, he turns fleeting glances into lifelong treasures.
There's an art to being present without being intrusive, to finding the perfect light in an unexpected moment. This is the art that Anthony, one of our Class A Photographers, has mastered over his 15+ year career. Specializing in the emotional landscape of weddings and the unique character of each portrait subject, he is a sought-after artist for clients who value artistry and connection. Your location is no obstacle—he is eager to travel to the destination of your story.
Yash
Class A Photographer/Cinematographer
For a decade, Yash has painted with light and time. His canvas is the sacred space of a Hindu wedding—from the quiet reverence of the Saptapadi to the vibrant chaos of the Baraat. He doesn't just capture moments; he weaves the visual poetry of a beginning, where every frame is a testament to the art of the day.
With the backing of formal training that meets a passion for the epic in his work. He sees wedding days not as events, but as cinematic narratives rich with color, emotion, and sacred light. His specialty is crafting iconic imagery, transforming timeless traditions into a filmic legacy.
His lens is drawn to the story within the story: the secret smile during the Jaimala, the tear in a father's eye at the Kanyadaan. With a master's eye for light and composition, he specializes in preserving the soul of a wedding—not just the sequence of events, but the profound emotion that fuels them.
James Quartararo Jr
Cinematographer
With an artist's eye and a documentarian's instinct, James Quartararo Jr. weaves the unscripted magic of your wedding day into a cinematic heirloom. His signature run-and-gun approach captures the fleeting, candid moments in their purest form, while his attentive nature ensures the story he tells is profoundly personal and effortlessly elegant.
He encompasses where cinematic vision meets run-and-gun execution. He specializes in capturing the unscripted heartbeat of your wedding day, transforming spontaneous moments into a beautifully curated film. 12 years of experience are matched only by his dedication to reflecting the unique connection of each couple.
For Jimmy, the perfect shot isn't staged—it's found. A virtuoso of his unique style, he moves with the rhythm of your celebration, intuitively capturing the cinematic soul of the day. His process is built on a foundation of trust and attentiveness, ensuring the final film is a genuine reflection of your love story.