WE're dane + emily

The Storie Collective... A blend of storietelling, creativity, a background in wedding planning and a passion for photo/video...

We've found the balance of all of these to create a collective that prioritizes personality, comfort, quality and consuming coffee.

We met in college smashing beers at a party in Emily's backyard...

Dane woo'd Em over by taking out the trash on her closing nights at the coffee shop they worked at.

5 years and many adventures later, we have a business we are proud of, two sweet (and sassy) cats and are planning our own wedding!

DANE GANCAS:

Creative Director, Editor, Shooter, Brawn of the Business.

Your biggest fan.

I'm a firm believer that every storie deserves to be told.

My go-to coffee order is a cold brew with a splash of oat milk.

I do everything in my creative power to make sure your day is captured authentically, timelessly and intentionally.

I've always had a passion for photo/video but it really flourished when I started working at AE back in 2022.

I have a history of buying cool old cars that breakdown on me.

(I'd like to note this has never impacted a shoot or wedding day but is a fun fact.)

*photo by Julia Bonugli

EMILY BLAIRE:

Admin Guru, Editor, Shooter, Brains of the Business.

I promise to be your personal hype woman.

I adore each of our clients and am jazzed to get to actually know you!

Unfortunately I suffer from being lactose intolerant. A shame I know.

I do my best to advocate for you throughout this whole process, your best interest is my best interest.

I like to blend quirky and professional to create a dynamic environment.

I've been shooting since 2012... wild.

Check out my intimates work here

*photo by Julia Bonugli

Ramona:

CCO - Chief Cuddle Officer

Currently on a diet.

The biggest cuddler in the house.

Snores.

Hold her like a baby.

Yes Ramona can attend your wedding for a fee of $5,000,000 (she's bougie)

POGO:

CHO - Chief Happiness Officer

The biggest cat you've ever seen.

Yes you can take a photo of him.

Found on Craiglist- listed as a Russian Blue.

Please do not pick him up.

WHO ARE WE?

TSC is a dynamic duo that transforms your favorite date night into a timeless narrative you can show your kids. Our spirited personality and artistic presence are the driving forces behind our creative and quirky enterprise.

WHAT DO WE DO?

We capture the fleeting moments of life - weddings, engagements, your best man slipping on a wet dance floor, or maybe your toddler cousin crying while walking down the aisle holding a basket of petals. Through our lenses we create a visual odyssey of authentic memories.

WHY DO WE DO IT?

We believe that everyone's storie is worth telling. Through our work, we aspire to give our clients an intimate narrative that transcends the boundaries of time and space.

(Read in Morgan Freeman voice)

HOW DO WE DO IT?

With a relaxed and personal approach, we take the time to understand our clients' unique stories, creating cinematic experiences that chronicle their journey. Even if it means doing an engagement shoot at Costco.