About Us
OUR STORY
Clife Captures began as the photo booth division of Clife DJ Company. As our company grew, we realized couples were often looking for photo booth services without needing a DJ, so we created Clife Captures to give those services their own identity.
As we continued serving hundreds of weddings, we recognized another need in the market.
Many couples invested thousands of dollars into wedding videography but experienced poor communication, long delivery times, inconsistent service, or never even met the person filming their wedding before the event.
We believed couples deserved better.
Rather than simply offering another photography or videography service, we built Clife Captures around the same proven systems and client experience that made Clife DJ Company successful.
Today, Clife Captures exists to provide photography, videography, content creation, and interactive experiences with one simple promise:
The moments you can never recreate deserve a team you can trust.
Mission
Statement
To preserve life's most meaningful moments through photography, videography, content creation, and interactive experiences while delivering the professionalism, communication, and reliability every client deserves.
Vision
Statement
To become Iowa's most trusted visual storytelling company by raising the standard for professionalism, creativity, and client experience.
OUR
Promise
The moments you can never recreate deserve a team you can trust.
3,000+
Hours Rocking Events
80,000+
Guests Entertained
400+
Weddings & Events
OWNER & FOUNDER
Clife Estores
Meet Clife
Hi, I'm Clife Estores, founder and CEO of Clife Captures.
For years, I've had the privilege of standing at the center of hundreds of weddings as the owner and Marquee DJ of Clife DJ Company. From the first look to the last dance, I've witnessed thousands of unforgettable moments unfold right in front of me.
But I also noticed something.
No matter how incredible the day was, there were always moments that couldn't be recreate - quiet glances, heartfelt embraces, tears of joy, and genuine reactions that happened in the blink of an eye. Those moments deserved to be preserved just as beautifully as they were experienced.
That's why I created Clife Captures.
Our mission is simple: to tell your story honestly, beautifully, and authentically. Whether through photography, videography, or our interactive photo experiences, we believe every image should bring you back to how that moment truly felt.
Our team values genuine connection over staged perfection. We believe the best photographs aren't forced—they're real. They're the laughs you didn't expect, the happy tears you couldn't hold back, and the moments you may not even realize happened until you see them later.
At the heart of everything we do are three core values: Excellence in Service, Foster Joy, and Care for Others. Those values have guided my businesses from day one, and they continue to shape every experience we create.
For us, this isn't just about taking beautiful photos or creating cinematic films. It's about preserving memories that your family will cherish for generations.
Thank you for considering Clife Captures. It would be an honor to help tell your story.
Our Philosophy
Life's biggest moments only happen once.
A parent's first look.
A grandparent wiping away tears during a ceremony.
A room full of family celebrating together.
A laugh between lifelong friends.
These moments cannot be recreated.
Rather than turning your event into a movie production, we focus on documenting your story as it naturally unfolds.
The genuine emotions.
The candid interactions.
The excitement.
The quiet moments.
2 The unforgettable memories.
Our job isn't simply to create beautiful media.
Our job is to preserve your story for generations to come.
Core Values
Excellence In Service
Every client deserves an exceptional experience from the first inquiry through the final delivery.
Foster Joy
We celebrate life's biggest moments and strive to preserve the happiness that comes with them.
Care for Others
People always come before products. Every client, family, and event is treated with genuine care and respect.
Reliability & Integrity
We communicate clearly, honor our commitments, and deliver exactly what we promise.
Clife Captures Team
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Kae Lorenzo
TALENT MANAGER
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Madeline Gellerson
PHOTO BOOTH HOST
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Rylan Dunn
PHOTO BOOTH HOST