Jalen Shipp celebrating the Colorado 4A state championship, filmed by Shipp Happens Production

Denver Videographer · Est. 2016

Cinematic Video.
Real Stories.

Weddings, sports highlights, events, tributes and promo content for Denver and the Colorado Front Range. Shot and edited by John Shipp II, with AI-enhanced post-production.

Now booking 2026–2027 seasons & weddings
Shipp Happens Production mountain logo: proudly Denver

Proudly Denver
Serving the Denver Metro, the Front Range from Boulder to Colorado Springs, and Colorado's mountain communities.

10+Years in production
2016Serving clients since
DenverRooted in the community
1:1Work directly with the founder

Reels

Real work. Shot & cut by John.

Tap any reel to watch with sound. Every reel is real footage John shot or edited, never AI-generated.

Services & Pricing

Transparent packages. No surprises.

Every price below comes straight from my 2026 rate card. Need something custom? Ask for a quote.

Sports

Colorado Sports Highlight Videos

Recruiting-ready highlight reels, full game documentation and team season recaps for youth, club and high school athletes across Denver and the Front Range. High school football highlights in Denver, basketball, lacrosse, soccer and track.

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Full Game Documentation

$400
  • 1–2 week turnaround
  • For coaches & player development

Individual Highlight Reel

$500
  • 1 game
  • 2 week turnaround
  • HS / club athletes

AI-Enhanced Highlight Package

$650
  • 1 week turnaround
  • Social media & recruiting reels
Recommended

Premium Athlete Package

$800
  • 2 games
  • 2–3 week turnaround
  • Recruiting-focused athletes

Team Season Recap

$1,500
  • 4–6 games
  • 3 weeks post-season
  • Youth / HS / club teams

Organization Content Retainer

Custom quote
  • Ongoing
  • Teams, leagues, sports orgs

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Weddings

Denver Wedding Videographer

Cinematic wedding films for couples across Denver, the Front Range and Colorado's mountain communities, with professional audio, color grading and a highlight reel you'll want to rewatch.

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Basic

$2,500
  • 6 hrs / 1 camera
  • 3–5 min highlight reel
  • Ceremony key moments
  • Professional audio, digital delivery
Recommended

Standard

$3,500
  • 8 hrs / 1 camera
  • Full ceremony edit (20–30 min)
  • 5–7 min cinematic reel
  • Wireless mics, color grade, USB + cloud

Premium

$4,500
  • 10 hrs / multi-camera
  • Full ceremony + reception edit
  • 8–10 min reel
  • AI-enhanced editing, raw footage available

Wedding add-ons

Engagement session video $400Rehearsal dinner coverage $500AI-stylized “cinematic cut” $300Drone aerial footage $400 (Q3 2026, upon Part 107)Additional hours $200/hrRush delivery, 2 weeks $500

Book 6+ months ahead and save 10% (early booking discount).

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Corporate & Private Events

Event Videography in Denver

Birthdays, corporate gatherings, conferences, anniversaries, graduations, reunions, holiday parties and brand activations, captured and cut into a polished highlight reel.

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Half-Day

$1,000
  • Up to 4 hours
  • 2–3 min highlight reel
  • Digital delivery
  • 3–4 week turnaround
Recommended

Full-Day

$1,800
  • Up to 8 hours
  • 4–6 min reel
  • Professional audio, color grade
  • USB + cloud, 4–5 weeks

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Tributes & Celebration of Life

Celebration of Life Videos in Denver

A respectful, beautifully made tribute that honors your loved one, from photo montages set to music to full memorial service recording for family who couldn't be there.

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Basic Tribute

$600
  • Photo montage (30–50 photos)
  • Music sync, text overlays
  • Digital + DVD
  • 1 week

Memorial Service Documentation

$800
  • Full service recording (up to 2 hrs)
  • Professional audio
  • Digital delivery
  • 1 week
Recommended

Premium Tribute

$1,200
  • Photo + video montage
  • Family interview segments
  • Custom graphics, DVD + USB
  • 1–2 weeks

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Social Media Content

Social Media & Promotional Video

Scroll-stopping short-form video for Denver businesses, venues and promoters: Instagram, TikTok and Facebook ready, with AI visual upgrades when you want them.

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Social Media Promo

$400
  • Up to 2 hours
  • 30–60 sec video
  • Instagram/TikTok/Facebook
  • 3–5 day turnaround
Recommended

AI-Enhanced Promo Reel

$550
  • Up to 2 hours
  • 60–90 sec reel
  • AI visual upgrades + generated b-roll
  • 3–5 days

Event Recap Video

$700
  • Up to 4 hours
  • 2–3 min recap
  • Music + graphics, web/social ready
  • 1 week

Business Promotional Video

$1,200
  • Half-day shoot
  • 2–3 min polished promo
  • Testimonials, b-roll, multiple formats
  • 2–3 weeks

Multi-Event Package

$2,000
  • 4 events / 1–3 months
  • 60–90 sec recap per event
  • Consistent brand style
  • Priority scheduling

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Editing

Professional Video Editing

Already have footage? Send it over from anywhere. I edit promos, sports highlight and recruiting reels, event recaps, memorial and tribute films, and social cuts, with color grading, audio enhancement, captions and motion graphics. Everything is cut in Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro X, with AI tools applied where they help. Remote editing works by Google Drive, Dropbox or WeTransfer, and turnaround is quoted per project.

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Hourly Editing

$100/hour
  • Minimum 2 hours
  • Client provides raw footage
  • AI tools where beneficial

Small Project

$400
  • Under 1 hr raw
  • Color grade, audio enhancement
  • 1 revision round
Recommended

Medium Project

$800
  • 1–3 hrs raw
  • Color grade, audio enhancement
  • 1 revision round

Large Project

$1,200
  • 3–5 hrs raw
  • Color grade, audio enhancement
  • 1 revision round

AI-Enhanced Edit Upgrade

+$150
  • Add to any project
  • AI upscaling, b-roll generation
  • Enhanced slow-mo

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Coming Soon

Drone Aerials

Coming Q3 2026

Aerial Drone Videography

Upon FAA Part 107 certification: drone add-on to any package $400, standalone aerial projects $800. Real estate, sports venues, events and scenic content.

Editing

Already have footage? I'll make it hit.

Editing is half of every Shipp Happens video, and you can hire it on its own. Send your raw footage from anywhere and I'll cut it in Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro X, with AI tools applied only where they make it better.

  • Promo videos for clubs, events & businesses
  • Sports highlight & recruiting reels
  • Event recaps
  • Memorial & tribute films
  • Social cuts for Instagram, TikTok & YouTube Shorts
  • Color grading & audio enhancement
  • Captions & motion graphics
  • Remote editing: send footage by Google Drive, Dropbox or WeTransfer
$100per hour · 2-hr min
$400under 1 hr raw
$8001–3 hrs raw
$1,2003–5 hrs raw
+$150AI-enhanced upgrade

Every project includes color grade, audio enhancement and 1 revision round. AI-assisted editing cuts post-production time by 30–50% on standard projects. Turnaround is quoted per project.

Why Shipp Happens

Craft first. Technology that makes it better.

10+ Years Behind the Camera

Broadcast, freelance, sports and youth programming experience, serving clients since 2016.

AI-Enhanced, Human-Led

AI-assisted editing cuts post-production time by 30–50% on standard projects, so you get premium work at accessible prices. It's always disclosed and always directed by John.

A Distinct Sports Style

Years of highlight reels for football, basketball and lacrosse programs, plus a decade of on-site videography for high school and youth sports.

Deep Denver Roots

10+ years with City & County of Denver and YMCA youth programs, and you work directly with the founder.

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Shipp Happens Production gold badge, Denver, established 2016

About John

John Shipp II, Founder & Principal Videographer

John brings technical mastery, community relationships and forward-thinking AI production tools built over more than a decade in professional media. His background spans broadcast, freelance, sports and youth programming.

  • Freelance videographer & editor since 2016: weddings, celebrations of life, events and promos
  • Video Producer, City Prep Radio Station (2014–2017): 40% increase in audience engagement
  • Sports videographer for football, basketball and lacrosse programs (2012–2016)
  • 10+ years as a youth program director with City & County of Denver / YMCA
  • A.A.S. in Acting for the Screen, Colorado Film School
  • Editing in Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X

Mission: To create cinematic, meaningful visuals that capture moments, stories, and events with professionalism and creativity, and that preserve life's most important memories.

How It Works

From first call to final cut

Consult

Free consultation. We map your timeline, shot list and goals, plus an AI storyboard concept if it helps.

Book

Sign your contract and lock the date with a 50% deposit.

Shoot

Professional on-site filming with strategic camera positions, audio monitoring and backup recording.

Deliver

Edit, color grade, audio mix and your review, then a cloud link plus USB/DVD per package. Files are archived for 2 years.

Referral Program

Send a friend. Get $150.

Earn a $150 credit for every client you refer who books, and save 10% when you book 6+ months ahead.

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Testimonials

What clients say

Thank you for such a beautiful video.
The Harley FamilyWedding
Great video, Shipp Happens!
Frass Family LLCPromo

FAQ

Questions, answered

What areas do you serve?

Shipp Happens Production is based in Denver and serves the Denver Metro area and the Colorado Front Range, from Boulder to Colorado Springs, plus Colorado's mountain resort communities. Sports media work is available nationwide.

How long have you been doing this?

John Shipp II has been filming and editing professionally for over 10 years and has served clients as a freelance videographer since 2016. Shipp Happens Production LLC was formed in 2026.

How do I reserve my date?

After a free consultation, you sign a contract and pay a 50% non-refundable deposit to lock in your date. The balance is due on delivery.

Do you use AI? Is my video AI-generated?

AI tools like ChatGPT, Kling, Runway and Adobe Firefly speed up editing and add options such as AI-generated b-roll, upscaling and stylized cuts. Any AI-generated or AI-enhanced element is disclosed in your agreement. The creative direction, editing and storytelling are always human-led by John.

How fast will I get my video?

It depends on the package. Social media promos take 3–5 days, highlight packages 1–2 weeks, and weddings have a rush 2-week option. Every package lists its turnaround.

Do you offer drone footage?

Drone aerials are coming in Q3 2026, after FAA Part 107 certification: $400 as an add-on or $800 for a standalone aerial project.

Are there any discounts?

Yes. Book 6+ months in advance for 10% off, and get a $150 credit for every client you refer who books.

What if I need to reschedule?

Contracts include a 12-month reschedule option.

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Let's make something great.

Tell me what you need. Six quick fields and you're done. Now booking 2026–2027 seasons & weddings.

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