About Rustic River Media

We are creatives committed to pushing the boundaries of what's possible

Who We Are

Founded in 2015, Rustic River Media is your trusted partner for video production, business photography, digital content creation, and live-streaming. Based in New Braunfels, TX, we proudly serve clients across Texas and nationwide.

We specialize in television commercials, brand films, web videos, event coverage, video live-streaming, documentary filmmaking, and social media marketing. With a skilled crew, quick turnaround times, and the ability to tackle just about any video or photography need, we deliver work that makes an impact.

Our edge comes from experience. We have produced projects for a wide range of industries, giving us a deep understanding of different styles, techniques, and the unique demands of each field we serve. We write video scripts for projects, handle all of the audio, lighting and camera work, and even post-produce each product in-house.

Our best attribute is our commitment to investment. We have spent years building a company that uses the greatest assets available for video production, investing heavily in equipment that truly sets us apart. But, it’s our commitment to invest in you that makes us who we are.

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Our Capabilities

We bring an entire production house on wheels

Our Production Packages

Powered by our fully outfitted Production Truck, Rustic River Media offers scalable solutions tailored to your needs. From single-person photoshoots to fully crewed video productions, we deliver the right team, tools, and experience to bring your vision to life.

Video Production

We offer three core video options depending on the scale of your project:

  • DP Labor Only — Camera operation and creative direction.
    Best for projects where equipment is already provided.
  • DP + Camera System — Sony FX6 + FX3, lenses, lapel mics, handheld mics, drone, gimbal, and support gear.
    Best for event coverage, news, social media content, and other fast-paced projects.
  • DP + Production Truck — Full production truck with our camera system + lighting, grip, pro audio, teleprompter, and more.
    Best for corporate interviews, commercials, and other productions requiring professional lighting and sound.

Photography

Professional still photography for events, branding, and commercial campaigns:

  • Standard Photography — Dual Sony A1 systems, lenses, on-camera flashes, and drone imagery.
    Best for event coverage, lifestyle branding, and social media content.
  • Commercial Photography — High-end image capture with our full production truck, including lighting, grip, and backdrops as needed.
    Best for advertising campaigns, professional branding, executive headshots, and other premium marketing materials.

Live-Streaming

We offer five live-streaming packages designed to fit a variety of events. All livestream packages utilize bonded cellular and satellite connectivity for reliable broadcasts, even in remote locations without traditional internet access:

  • Rapid Stream — Two hour time-slot, single-camera, one audio channel, and 4G / satellite bonded internet.
    Best for live news, short social media announcements, and ribbon cuttings.
  • Basic Stream — Full day or half day time-slot, single-camera, one audio channel, and 5G / satellite bonded internet.
    Best for webinars, public service announcements, and small company meetings.
  • Standard Stream — Full day time-slot, two-cameras, two audio channels, 5G / satellite bonded internet, live switcher, and full crew support.
    Best for corporate presentations and small to mid-size events.
  • Broadcast Stream — Full day time-slot, three to four cameras with expandable inputs, up to 10 audio channels, 5G / satellite bonded internet, live switcher, IMAG, ISO recording, and full crew support.
    Best for conferences and large-scale events.
  • Sports Broadcast Stream — Full day time-slot, four cameras with expandable inputs, up to 10 audio channels, 5G / satellite bonded internet, live switcher, IMAG, ISO recording, instant replay, graphics + overlays, and full crew support.
    Best for live sports, rodeos, and high-energy events requiring replays and graphics.
  • Graphics & Overlays Add-On — Lower-thirds, logos, sponsor slates, scoreboards + timers, and branded transitions, all ran by a dedicated graphics operator.
    This option can be added to Basic, Standard, and Broadcast Stream packages, and is included in the Sports Broadcast Stream.

Post-Production Services

We provide full post-production support for both video and photo projects:

  • Video Editing — Professional editing complete with color grading, careful sound design, optional closed captioning, and deliveries formatted to your specifications.
  • Photo Retouching — Advanced still image editing for both lifestyle and commercial work, including sky replacements, object removal, skin softening, and more.

Drone Services

Aerial photo and video capture operated by a licensed pilot — delivered as raw imagery or integrated into a larger production.

Hybrid Shoots

Combine photography and video services into a single production for efficiency, consistency, and a unified brand look across all platforms.

Add-Ons

Expand your package with additional options:

  • Pre-Production — Scriptwriting, location scouting, and permit applications.
  • Production — Green screen setups, expanded lighting, additional grip gear, and motion control devices.

Crew

Our team scales with your project, supplying skilled professionals as needed:

  • Production Assistants
  • Camera Operators
  • Production Sound Mixers
  • Grips & Gaffers
  • Additional Specialists as Required

Contact us for additional information on all gear provided in our Production Truck,
or for a full list of equipment we have available for projects.

Rustic River Media Production

Rustic River Media production truck and core kit

Meet the Rustic River Media Crew

Our creative minds will make your ideas possible

  • It’s our commitment to invest in you that makes us who we are.

    - Rustic River Team -

Who we've worked with

Our customers make us who we are

  • Josh Milligan is one of the few true artists in a field rife with technicians.  Though technically expert, he takes his craft of creating emotions through videography to an incredible art form. A truly gifted man.

    - Bob Burlingame -

REVIEWS

What our clients are saying

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I’ve worked with Josh and Rustic River Media for the past 1.5 years, and they’ve been a huge part of growing our online presence and increasing sales. Through high-quality photography and engaging social media video content, Josh helped us expand our reach not only in Gruene and New Braunfels but also in San Antonio and Austin.

What I appreciate most is that Rustic River Media offers the quality and capabilities of a much larger production company while providing significant value and the personal attention of a local business. Josh has a full production team, top-of-the-line equipment, and professional editing that consistently deliver great results.

While we’ve mainly worked together on photography and social media content, I would also recommend Rustic River Media for live streaming, commercial projects, corporate events, political ads, explainer videos, and more. Josh is creative, hardworking, and truly invested in helping his clients succeed.

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Professional outdoor film crew were awesome to work with hope to do more in the future with a youth group.Camp bass
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Robert Parrish
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Josh and Rustic River are fantastic to work with. I had them film several interview style testimonials that turned out fantastic. Josh kept me looped into the editing process so that I would feel good about the final product and I did. Highly recommend Rustic River Media for any video creations you need to bring to life.
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Lauren Zurbrugg
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I head up fundraising and communications for a mid-sized nonprofit in Austin. We have used Rustic River Media for all of our mission videos in recent years, and I'm continually blown away by how Josh can beautifully and compellingly convey an organization's mission through visuals, interviews, and graphics. We've gone through a competitive RFP process for each of our projects, and Josh continues to be the clear front runner every time! No project is too big or too small. Every time we work together, he delivers on time and on budget, with a super high-quality product that blows us away. I recommend Rustic River Media to anyone and everyone I know!
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Lee Holsey
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We couldn’t be more happy with the recent promotional video that Rustic River Media did for Cowboy Trailer Sales! They never disappoint.
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Sean Cochran
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We’ve had the pleasure of working with Josh at Rustic River Media for all of our marketing and social media content at Greystone Castle Sporting Club, and the results have been outstanding. Josh has an incredible ability to capture not just what we do, but the experience and lifestyle behind it. From high-quality visuals to well-crafted messaging, everything he produces reflects the level of excellence we strive for as a brand. He understands our audience, knows how to tell our story, and consistently delivers content that drives engagement and elevates our presence. Beyond the creative side, Josh is reliable, responsive, and easy to work with. He takes initiative, brings fresh ideas to the table, and executes at a high level without needing constant direction. That combination is hard to find. If you’re looking for someone who can truly elevate your marketing and social media, we can’t recommend Josh at Rustic River Media highly enough. He’s been a key part of our growth and continued success. Please look at our Instagram. @greystone_castle_sportin_club To see some of Josh’s work! — Greystone Castle Sporting Club
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Anne Cates
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Josh is the consummate professional. He went above and beyond our expectations for our shoot.
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Michael Goodner
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Josh and his team were AWESOME to work with when we put on Thru the Chute for the City of New Braunfels. We had never done a livestream at that scale before and Josh was responsive, professional and great to work with. I highly recommend Rustic River for any livestream or videography services you or your company may need.
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Josh with Rustic River Media created an incredible brand video for my real estate brokerage. His creativity, attention to detail, and ability to tell a story are truly world class. The final product exceeded expectations, and the process was smooth and professional. I’d highly recommend him to anyone looking to elevate their brand.
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Lindsay McMillan
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We've hired Josh to provide photo & video services for several corporate events the last two years. He's always professional, provides great service, is quick to communicate, and turns around a project much quicker than you could ever ask for in this line of service!
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Erin Bailey
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We had a wonderful experience working with Rustic River on a marketing campaign for our nursing programs. They handled everything, video production, photography, and interviews, with such professionalism and creativity. They traveled all over the state to find our graduates in their incredible jobs and captured stunning visuals and powerful stories. The final content was authentic, beautifully produced, and truly showcased the impact of our program. Highly recommend!
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Celeste Moore
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Josh was early to my Women's launch event. He was fully prepared and delivered beyond what was expected. I would highly recommend working with Josh. Thank you for making my event even more special
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Lucy Todaro
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We had the pleasure of working with Josh Milligan and the Rustic River Media team on our Sales Rally, and the experience was outstanding. From start to finish, Josh brought professionalism, creativity, and a true partnership mentality. Their team both assisted with video production and photography, capturing not only the big moments but also the details that made the event special. The quality of the footage and images exceeded expectations, and their ability to work seamlessly with our group made the process smooth and enjoyable. Josh and his team were collaborative, flexible, and dedicated to making sure every aspect of our vision came to life. Rustic River Media delivered exceptional results and was truly great to work with. We highly recommend them and look forward to partnering again in the future.
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Austin Oden
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Josh at Rustic River and his team are reliable, honest, and prompt! Highly recommend!
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Rustic River Media did an outstanding photo/video promo combo for our tour company. With a High level of professionalism, top of the line equipment and ready at a moments notice RRM is the best choice for your business. We have worked with Josh and Andie for years now and are never let down. Thanks again Guys!
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I own Living Waters Fly Fishing, a fly shop and guide service based in Round Rock, Texas. My advice as a business owner to anyone who is in need of video production or business marketing content - Rustic River Media should be your first choice! From initial project planning, to the actual shoot, and post production, Josh includes his clients in every part of the process to ensure that the end product exceeds even the most demanding expectations. The breadth of his camera and lighting arsenal is beyond impressive, allowing him to create the perfect balance and ambiance for any shot. Josh has traveled to meet us at many remote locations, always shows up with a smile on his face, and without fail he always puts in extra effort to make sure that the shoot goes well. Professional, personable, and a pleasure to work with! As a business, we owe Josh and his team at Rustic River Media nothing but praise and heartfelt thanks for all that they have helped us with over the years!
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We have been incredibly impressed with Josh from Rustic River Media. He handles our social media with excellence, consistently delivering fantastic results. Josh is highly communicative and responsive, making the entire process seamless. His dedication to understanding our industry ensures that our posts are relevant and engaging. We recommend Rustic River Media for anyone seeking top-notch social media management.
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Stephen Chang
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I had the pleasure of working with Josh and his team at Rustic River Media several times over the past two years for professional events related to my work, as well as at my swearing-in ceremony as a recently member of City Council. In all of these instances, what has set Josh apart is his attention to the details. He constantly strives to go above and beyond, and each time I've worked with him, he's taken the time to hear my/our needs, planned ahead, as well as been flexible if circumstances changed so that we could achieve the very best outcome and product. I highly recommend him if you need video or photo work!
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Josh did an awesome job for us and we'll use the videos for years to come.Very professional and an expert at what he does!
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Lisa S
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Could not ask for a better AV partner. Josh accommodated all of our needs, was flexible and had the best interests of our project in mind. He and his team went above and beyond to assist us! Our final products are professional, error-free, and packaged in a way to ensured maximum exposure and usage!
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I have worked with Josh on a number of outdoor shoots now, and his work speaks for itself. However, it's what goes on behind the scenes that really sets him apart. Josh's positive attitude, professionalism, attention to detail, and passion make him the top choice for me. His film and photography skills are incredible, but his talent as a producer is truly impressive. Josh always comes in with a clearly communicated vision and scope-of-work, but with the flexibility to capture natural moments on the fly when they arise.
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Rustic River Media excels in all they do....photography, vidoeography, marketing of any sort. Josh is incredibly talented but patient, hardworking but kind, and pleasant to work alongside. I have 100% confidence he will get the job done, and do it well every time. Josh has increased our social media presence and following, enhanced our websites, engaged with employees, vendors, and customers with ease. He is extremely diligent, focused, and organized. He truly carries his clients' mission as his own.
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Shelley Hunt
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Josh was wonderful to work with on the Stephen F. Austin State University DeWitt School of Nursing project. His creative eye and meticulous attention to detail were exactly what this project needed. He went above and beyond to meet our expectations from filming at the School of Nursing to off campus sites in a student's home and at alumni homes and places of employment across Texas. He captured all of our programs exactly how we envisioned. The end product was a video that is commercial quality along with many beautiful shots of our school, students, faculty, and staff! Thank you, Rustic River Media!
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Michael Racis
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I worked with Josh/Rustic River on numerous projects -- both as the VP of marketing at a large engineering firm and a partner at a creative marketing agency. We’ve made brand videos, executive interviews, corporate and employee videos and marketing videos for new products and services. In each instance, the projects benefitted from a strong creative partnership with Rustic River and Josh’s professionalism, flexibility, creative views and problem-solving abilities. And the result has always been high quality videos that exceeded expectations and impressed end clients.
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Rustic River Media Rustic River Media is excellent! Josh is the definition of professional — always going the extra mile to make sure every shot is perfect. I’ve seen him stay late, redo takes multiple times, and bring creative solutions to every challenge. He’s collaborative, easy to work with, and his directing style works beautifully for everything from action shots to talking heads to any other video need you can imagine. After more than 20 videos we made together, there is no one else I would trust more. If you want someone who truly cares about the end result and delivers excellence every time, go with Rustic River Media!
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Josh and the team at RRM are the real deal. I have had the pleasure of working with them on several projects and they consistently provide high quality products. They have a great attention to detail, fulfill every request, are always flexible to change, and operate with the utmost professionalism even in the most hectic circumstances. Josh and RRM are our preferred partners for any communications project.
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When The Master’s School needed a way to reach the public in an upscale professional approach, it was Rustic River Media that came to the rescue. Josh and crew took time to understand who we were, understood our mission, and understood our intended audience. What RRM created exceeded our expectations! The videography captured every element and attribute in a tight, affordable format. It was a product of which we were proud to share. I trust Josh and his team. Their integrity, knowledge, client care is unsurpassed. Whatever your visual needs, I believe you’ll regret it if you don’t seek RRM, first!
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Claire Spera
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As a communications manager, I have worked with Josh Milligan (owner of Rustic River Media) since 2018. In my current role at an Austin nonprofit, we have utilized Josh's shooting and editing video services for several projects. Josh is very professional, strives for excellence, is patient with his clients, quickly turns around footage into edited pieces, and has even done some pro bono and discounted work for the nonprofit I work for. He's extremely generous with his time and resources, has all the right gear and equipment to bring your project to life, and holds himself to a high standard. The nonprofit I currently work for does outdoor-adventure programs for children, and Josh himself is very passionate about adventure videography, so working with him has been a match made in heaven. I cannot recommend Rustic River media enough!
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Excellent experience with Rustic River Media. The video commercials they put together were very professional and great quality. I have recommended their services to many of my business associates.
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Craig Turnage
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Josh Milligan and Rustic River Media did a fantastic job producing our alumni award videos. The quality, attention to detail, and storytelling were top-notch, and Josh was great to work with from start to finish. Highly recommend for any video production needs!
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Morgan Goodwin
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We can’t recommend Josh & Rustic River Media enough. We’ve used him for two business productions and have been overjoyed with the results. Josh is both a master in his field and visionary. I’m so glad I leaned on him when it came to ideas, angles, lighting, the works because he eye is unmatched. He is both thoughtful and intentional, while being very open and giving of his time. The developer, website creators, marketing team, and clients we partner with have provided the greatest feedback. He’s the best!
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Sarah Brown
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In all of my years of marketing experience, Rustic River Media is the most professional company I have ever worked with. Having a videographer that you can trust is so important. Josh, owner and founder, is extremely talented at what he does. He always helped my team develop a strategic approach to our videos, provide a creative vision, and deliver the most high quality deliverables to impress our execs and clients!! Our military video that Josh produced for us actually won a National marketing and communications award through SMPS! Could not recommend them more.
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Rustic River Media has been the exclusive multi media partner of Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited for a few years now. They do excellent work and deliver on time results such as our Texas Ties and Texas Casts YouTube video series along with all of the videos for Troutfest TX for the past four years. Working with Josh has been an absolute pleasure.
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They were so easy and helpful to work with! We had a vision of we wanted to capture for our practice and they went above and beyond. Great communication throughout! 10/10 would recommend!
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