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Leland Pavlinac
EXECUTIVE CINEMATOGRAPHER
We create refined, cinematic wedding films for couples who want their day to feel as meaningful on film as it felt in real life.
Our approach is calm, unobtrusive and deeply intentional - focused on real emotion, not staged moments.
Every film is crafted with intention, artistry, and emotional depth. Based in Traverse City, we focus on capturing elegant details, genuine moments, and the true feeling of your day. Our primary goal is to deliver a timeless film that feels both personal and beautifully composed, while being your FAVORITE vendor to have share your day with you.
Cd Leland Films is a premier wedding videography company based in Traverse City, MI currently accepting a limited number of 2026-2027 weddings.
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Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Drone
Online Proofing
Photo
Same-Day Edits
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Video
Full-Length Video
Highlight Video
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic
Classic
Dramatic
Lifestyle
Modern
Vintage
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
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Meet the team
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- Leland PavlinacExecutive CinematographerI’m Leland, a Traverse City wedding filmmaker specializing in refined, cinematic storytelling. With years of experience in event and brand production, I bring a polished, intentional approach to every wedding — capturing clean audio, beautiful visuals, and the authentic emotion of the day. I create films that feel elevated, timeless, and deeply personal.
- Gabrielle KippenCreative DirectorGab is the Creative Director behind the vision — bringing a sharp eye for detail, strong storytelling instincts, and a passion for elevating every project. With a background in design and visual strategy, she ensures each film feels cohesive, intentional, and beautifully crafted. From color, composition, and pacing to the emotional arc of every story, Gab shapes the creative direction that makes our work stand out.
- Alex SmithOperations DirectorAlex oversees operations with the same care and professionalism you’d expect from a luxury service. He ensures every touchpoint — planning, logistics, communication, and delivery — is handled with intention and excellence. Alex’s focus on organization and hospitality allows our creative team to fully immerse themselves in crafting beautiful, cinematic films.
- Dylan BallogAssociate CinematographerDylan is a filmmaker with a sharp eye for authentic moments and dynamic storytelling. With a calm presence and strong technical instincts, he brings reliability, creativity, and intention to every shoot- capturing moments as they naturally unfold while elevating them cinematically.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.011 reviews
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Cd Leland Films receives rave reviews for their wedding videography services, with multiple couples expressing gratitude for the beautiful and emotional videos capturing their special day. Leland is praised for his professionalism, attention to detail, and seamless collaboration with other vendors. The drone footage and storytelling abilities are highlighted as exceptional, with couples eagerly recommending Cd Leland Films for their videography needs. Many commend the personalized and cinematic quality of the films, creating lasting memories to cherish.Hannah M
5.0
1/25/2026
Leland was amazing to work with! His keen eye and attention to detail right from the beginning was so amazing to watch! He works seamlessly alongside our wedding photographer and t...
hey collaborated together to get some amazing shots of our day! Our wedding video of our day turned out much better than we could have ever imagined! It captured my husband and I’s day perfectly and showcased “us”! We highly reccomend Leland for your wedding day!
Danielle S
5.0
1/05/2026
We are so happy we picked Cd Leland Films as our videographer. He created a beautiful video that captured our entire day from start to end. He we above and beyond to capture every ...
detail, every moment and every emotion that made our big day so special. His ability to create a video that fits our vibe and allows us to relive the love and happiness we felt on our wedding day is amazing. Not to mention, the day of the wedding he was extremely professional, fit seamlessly into our schedule, worked along side our photographer and vendors, and was able to capture moments we didn't know we needed! He somehow was undetectable and yet captured every important moment that made our day so special. My husband and I are so happy we chose Cd Leland Films to create a wedding video that we get to cherish forever.
Response from Cd Leland Films on 01/13/2026
What an INCREDIBLY magical day it was SUCH an honor to be a part of. The details of your d...
ay shined through as it was so clear how much time, effort and of course love went into perfecting every detail of it. One of my favorite movies to make with so much creativity unique to you guys and your story, I'll love that one forever. Hope you do too <3
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Karlena G
5.0
1/03/2026
We hired Cd Leland Films to capture our wedding day, and it was definitely one of the best decisions we made! Leland was professional and organized throughout the whole process and...
really helped to bring our dream wedding to life.
One of the highlights was the incredible drone footage they captured of the venue and the grounds. Leland is wonderful at editing, storytelling, and capturing every emotional moment so beautifully. We are so grateful to have these memories preserved for the rest of our lives. We cannot wait to share it with our future children someday!
We highly recommend hiring Cd Leland Films for all of your videography needs.
Response from Cd Leland Films on 01/13/2026
Karlena!! What a joy it was to not only be a part of your beautiful day but to capture wit...
h such detail you didn't even see the day of. You two were so amazing to work with and I know you'll live such happy life together. Glad I was able to make ya both movie stars for the day, hope you cherish your film for generations to come <3
Marie P
5.0
1/03/2026
Leland shot my niece’s wedding and did an incredible job. He was professional, easy to be around, and blended in so naturally while still capturing all the meaningful moments. Watc...
hing the video brought us right back to the day. The emotions, the family, and all the little moments we didn’t even realize were happening. This is something our family will truly cherish, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for a wedding videographer.
Response from Cd Leland Films on 01/13/2026
Yesss I'm so glad you loved it! This was one of my favorite weddings of the year, and your...
entire family was so fun to be around. Thanks for letting me be a part of it and capturing the most beautiful memories :)
Alex S
5.0
1/02/2026
Leland was absolutely amazing to work with. From the moment we met him, he was professional, calm, and genuinely invested in capturing our day the right way. He made us feel comfor...
table in front of the camera and blended in seamlessly throughout the event. The final film was stunning and perfectly reflected the emotions of the day. We couldn’t be happier and would recommend Leland to anyone looking for an incredible wedding filmmaker.
Response from Cd Leland Films on 01/13/2026
Boom bro you two were an unstoppable couple and your day was overflowing with love and emo...
tion that you made it easy on me!! so glad I could be a part of it, one of my favorite films to edit. Hope it brings beautiful memories and nostalgia for generations to come <3
Ciara P
5.0
1/02/2026
We truly can’t say enough good things. From the very beginning, the experience felt easy, calm, and genuinely cared for — which mattered so much to us.
When we received our video...
, we were honestly blown away. It beautifully captured all of the details and emotion of the day. We’ve already watched it more times than we’ll admit and shared it with everyone!
Response from Cd Leland Films on 01/13/2026
And I hope you watch it a million more times ;) I sure did after I finished it, what a mas...
terful work of so much emotion, preparation, love, history, and everything else that led up to this truly magical day for you both. Happy to have been a part of it, and your film will be special to me forever. Wishing a beautiful life ahead to you both!
Dario G
5.0
1/01/2026
We honestly couldn’t be happier with our experience working with Leland. From the very first conversation, he made us feel completely at ease and genuinely excited about our weddin...
g day. On the day itself, he blended in seamlessly—calm, professional, and somehow everywhere at once—capturing moments we didn’t even realize were happening.
When we received our film, we were blown away. It didn’t feel like just a wedding video—it felt like a movie that perfectly told our story. The emotion, the pacing, the music, the little in-between moments… everything was intentional and beautifully done. We’ve already watched it more times than we can count and cry every single time.
If you’re looking for someone who truly cares, has an incredible eye, and delivers something timeless and cinematic, CD is absolutely the one. Hiring him was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding.
Response from Cd Leland Films on 01/13/2026
Cinematics are what I do best! Your day couldn't have been prettier, it truly deserved som...
ething timeless and epic just like your love. Pleasure to work with you both and I hope the emotions in your films last for generations to come <3
Mario B
5.0
12/29/2025
Leland was so great! He took into account what my partner and I both wanted and threw together some personal touches that made me feel like the love was captured. He had a few snea...
k peeks available the morning after and the rest not long after. Would highly recommend!
Response from Cd Leland Films on 01/13/2026
It was too good to wait, I had to share right away! I couldn't sleep the night of your wed...
ding because I was so excited to get to work on your film. You guys made it so easy on me, the love was so real the creativity was effortless. Thankful to be a part of your day :)
Ella C
5.0
12/20/2025
We had an amazing experience working with this vendor for our wedding. From the very beginning, communication was clear, timely, and professional, which made the planning process f...
eel much less stressful. On the day of the wedding, everything came together seamlessly and exceeded our expectations. Their attention to detail and genuine care really showed, and we felt completely confident we were in great hands. We are so grateful and would absolutely recommend them to any couple planning their wedding.
Response from Cd Leland Films on 01/13/2026
You were a joy to work with Ella thank you so much for choosing me and letting me capture ...
all the beauty of your special day. Wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness together <3
Lauren M
5.0
12/13/2025
We could not have asked for a better videographer for our wedding. He arrived on time and delivered everything he promised, and then some. From the very beginning, he was incredibl...
y responsive, thoughtful, and easy to work with, which made the whole process feel effortless.
On the day of the wedding, he brought such a great energy with him, calm when we needed it, fun when the party started, and it truly added to the overall vibe of the day. The videos he captured are moments I’ll treasure forever. He documented our ceremony in a way that felt absolutely serene, like something straight out of a fairytale, and then perfectly switched gears to capture a reception that was an absolute rager.
One of my favorite moments he caught was my mother-in-law completely throwing down on the dance floor with me and my friends, something I never want to forget and am so grateful to have on video. His attention to detail and ability to capture both the emotional and joyful chaos of the day is unmatched. I cannot recommend him highly enough.
Response from Cd Leland Films on 01/13/2026
Vibes and cinematics are what i do best! You guys didn't just match my energy, you excelle...
d, what a crazy night. Not only one of my favorite weddings to film but one of the most fun I've ever been to, you guys sure know how to throw a party and I still can't get over some of this footage of you guys throwing down harder than I knew anyone could. Can I come to your next party? ;p
Leland P
5.0
12/01/2025
Working with Leland was literally our favorite decision about our wedding day. Due to having a more logistically complicated wedding day, all of our other vendors got frustrated, w...
ent missing at important times, or were directing us around all day. Leland made SURE we took each moment and lived in it, while constantly reassuring us that however the day went he was just there to capture the best of it. He even stayed beyond his contract time to help us clean up and get a last minute grand exit we decided to do. Couldn't be more thankful for the energy and seamlessness he provided to our day and on top of that the video was INCREDIBLE! We cry every time we watch it :)
Response from Cd Leland Films on 01/13/2026
This was a copy and paste review from another platform, not from myself haha. Epic party H...
annah it was such a pleasure to be there and to capture it all exactly how you wanted and to create moments you'll cherish forever. So much love, thanks for inviting me to the afterparty ;p
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