ABOUT DREAM WAVE MEDIA

Creating Visual Stories That Move People Forward

We’re Dream Wave Media, a Sarasota-based media production company built on a simple belief: powerful visuals can change everything for a person or a business. With more than a decade of combined experience, we help brands tell their stories through our lenses, with intention, artistry, and a cinematic touch that makes every project stand out.

Our Story

Dream Wave Media started with two best friends who wanted to share what they knew to be true: that great visual content doesn't just look good. It moves people. It builds brands. It creates connections.

That belief drives every project we take on. We've worked with small businesses building their identity from scratch, corporate clients tired of generic content, nonprofits communicating their impact, content creators scaling their personal brands, and couples who want their biggest moments captured with care and artistry.

Our home base

Based in Sarasota and Bradenton

We work across the greater Tampa region, from Tampa and Lakeland down through Venice, Fort Myers and Southwest Florida, and east to Daytona. We travel for the right project, a few hours out or a flight away.

Cinematic Production

10+

Years of Combined Experience

100%

Dedicated Passion

Cinematic Standards

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES

What We Stand For

Our work and client relationships are anchored by five fundamental values.

Respect

We respect your vision, your timeline, and your budget. Every project gets our full attention, whether it's a single shoot or a long-term content retainer.

Transparency

We'll always be honest about what's possible, what we can deliver, and what will actually move your brand forward. No fluff. No pressure. Just straight talk.

Integrity

We don't take projects we can't guarantee exceptional work for. If we can't deliver brand identity and quality you'll be proud of, we won't take it on. That's our standard.

Creativity

Every project is approached with intention and creative problem-solving. We don't do cookie-cutter. We find the angle, the story, the visual approach that makes your content yours.

Ingenuity

We work with a wide range of budgets and find flexible solutions that meet you where you are while helping you grow where you want to go.

STRUCTURED PROCESS

How We Work

We blend creativity with purpose. Whether it's a single production or ongoing content designed to help your brand scale consistently, every project gets our full creative energy. Here's our process:

01

First, we learn about you.

Your goals, your audience, your vision, your brand identity. We don't start shooting until we understand what success looks like for you.

02

Then, we create with intention.

Every shot, every edit, every creative decision is made with your story and your audience in mind. We guarantee a cinematic look with trending editing techniques that make your content stand out.

03

Finally, we deliver and support.

You get polished, professional content ready to use across every platform. And if you need direction on how to use it, repurpose it, or build on it, we're here to help.

THE DREAM WAVE DIFFERENCE

What Makes Us Different

We Don't Just Record—We Improve Your Visual Branding

Our goal isn't to show up, hit record, and hand you footage. It's to help you build a stronger brand identity through powerful, cohesive visual content.

Cinematic Quality on Every Project

We guarantee a cinematic look with trending editing. Whether it's a 15-second reel or a full brand documentary, your content looks and feels premium.

Storytelling and Consistency

Great content isn't random. It's strategic. We use storytelling and consistency as key strategies for content growth and brand retention. Your audience doesn't just see your content—they remember it.

We Only Work With Brands We Can Represent Exceptionally

We don't collaborate with brands we can't guarantee exceptional representation for. If we can't deliver work that strengthens your identity, we won't take the project.

TARGET AUDIENCE

How We Work

Small Businesses Building Their Brand

If you're struggling with weak visuals, outdated branding, or low social media engagement, we help you build a cohesive visual identity that attracts and retains customers.

Corporate and Professional Brands

Tired of generic content and unreliable freelancers? We deliver consistent, high-quality video and photography that reflects the professionalism of your brand.

Content Creators and Personal Brands

We help creators level up their production quality, increase engagement, and build content strategies that grow their audience.

Nonprofits and Community Organizations

We help you communicate your impact, connect with donors and supporters, and tell the stories that matter most to your mission.

Couples Getting Married

We capture your wedding day with cinematic artistry and documentary-style storytelling that feels authentic, emotional, and timeless.

OUR PROMISE

Our Commitment to You

Direct, Trustworthy Communication

We're not here to sell you on our passion. We want the opportunity to tell your story, and we want you to feel our passion when we talk with you. That's the difference.

Complete Transparency

We believe in being honest about our skill level, what's possible within your timeline and budget, and our quality assurance process. If something isn't right, you'll know. If we need to adjust, we'll tell you.

Help Every Step of the Way

Many of our clients feel uncomfortable on camera at first. We guide you through the process, offer creative direction and content ideas, and make the experience as natural and stress-free as possible.

Flexible Solutions

We work with a wide range of budgets. If something doesn't fit, we'll tell you. If we can find a way to make it work, we will.

THE PEOPLE

Meet the Team

Jesse Hayes, Co-Founder | Sales Director
Jesse HayesCo-Founder | Sales Director
Jean Scarpatti, Co-Founder | Creative Director
Jean ScarpattiCo-Founder | Creative Director
Nick, Sales Consultant
NickSales Consultant
Devon, Creative Outreach Specialist
DevonCreative Outreach Specialist
Tim, Creative Outreach Specialist
TimCreative Outreach Specialist
Alli, Social Media Manager
AlliSocial Media Manager
Wayne, Photographer
WaynePhotographer
Stevie, Videographer
StevieVideographer

Ready to Create?

Whether you need a single project or ongoing content that helps your brand scale, we're here to move your story forward.