Where We Come From
Iron Ridge Creative began long before the business had a name. My journey in video production started with a camcorder, a train ride, and a sense of wonder that’s never really gone away.
One of the first videos I ever made was a simple, handheld recording of the Durbin Rocket, a historic steam train that runs through the mountains of West Virginia. It wasn’t perfect, but it captured something real — the rhythm of the rails, the changing light, the feeling of being on the move. That experience opened the door to a creative path I’ve followed ever since.
Over the years, what started as a fascination with trains and movement evolved into a deeper exploration of storytelling. That journey culminated in the creation of Chasing Trains Online: A Study of Railfans, a full-length documentary film and the centerpiece of my master’s thesis. The film combined interviews, historical footage, and personal stories to examine why people are drawn to trains — and, more broadly, why we’re drawn to the things that move us.
Where We Are Now
Today, Iron Ridge Creative is a North Carolina-based studio focused on performance recordings, aerial videography, and cinematic editing. I specialize in capturing real moments with technical precision and a strong editorial eye — whether it’s a choir performance in a cathedral, a landscape seen from above, or a brand story told with clarity and emotion.
This is a small studio by design. Every frame is carefully crafted, and every project gets a hands-on approach. I believe in creating work that’s honest, polished, and built to last — content that reflects not just what you do, but what it feels like.
Where We’re Going
Iron Ridge Creative is growing — not just in the services offered, but in the kinds of stories we help tell.
While I continue to work with artists, institutions, and small businesses, I’m also exploring new creative directions: documentary work, travel and tourism content, and projects that blend structure with story. I’m especially interested in collaborations that highlight movement, place, and personal passion — themes that have shaped my work from the start.
If that sounds like something you’re building too, I’d love to connect.
See you down the line,
Ross Weathersbee
Iron Ridge Creative 