Rise Above Studios

About Us

Rise Above Studios specializes in meaningful visual storytelling through professional aerial and ground photography, videography, family legacy films, historical documentaries, and creative business marketing.

Founded by FAA Part 107 Certified Remote Pilot Jessica Malmstedt, Rise Above Studios brings a unique combination of creativity, research, and storytelling to every project.

Family Legacy Films: Transform treasured photographs, home videos, audio recordings, and personal memories into beautifully crafted films that celebrate loved ones and preserve family history for generations. Perfect for anniversaries, birthdays, reunions, retirements, celebrations of life, and meaningful holiday gifts.

Historical Documentaries: Bring local history to life by combining archival photographs, historical research, interviews, and modern footage. Ideal for historical societies, foundations, veterans, families, and organizations wishing to preserve their stories and contributions.

Business & Community Visual Storytelling: Professional drone photography, videography, promotional films, property showcases, tourism features, event coverage, and creative marketing content that helps businesses and communities share what makes them unique.

Whether preserving a family's legacy, documenting local history, or showcasing a business from a new perspective, Rise Above Studios believes every life has a story, and every story deserves to be remembered.

Stories worth telling. Legacies worth preserving.