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I'm based in Bingley, West Yorkshire but I travel wherever I'm required - whether that's in the UK or abroad. Lapwing is the English translation of my wife’s maiden name. I wanted to take her surname
Lapwing Films Pricing & Costs
Pricing for suppliers
Prices Start at
£1,400
Maximum price
£1,800
Both packages include:
Filming for a minimum of 8 hours, beginning at a time agreed with the couple. I stay for as long as I need to stay so that everything is captured.
I film bride and groom preparation, the full ceremony and speeches (and everything in between) until just after the first dance (or later, if there you have things such as fireworks planned.)
I use a drone for aerial videography (weather dependent.)
Audio capture of ceremony and speeches.
Highlight Package includes:
A trailer (1.5-2 minutes)
A highlight film (5-6 minutes)
Extended Package includes the above and:
An extended film (15-20 minutes).
Lapwing Films Details
Products and Services
Wedding Highlights Film
Short Edit (>15 Minutes)
Flexible Hours on the Day
Drone Footage
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Back-Up Equipment
Bridal Prep Shots
Stay Through Speeches
Last-Minute Orders
Engagement Shoots
Musical Overlay
Digital Editing
Dollies and Gliders
Stay Through Dancing
Second Shooter Available
Complete Footage on DVD or USB
Lapwing Films Full Description
I create wedding films. A wedding film isn’t just a compilation of clips from a wedding - that’s a wedding video. A wedding film is a thoughtfully crafted story of two things that are inextricably linked: Your relationship and your wedding day.
Obviously, each couple knows their own stories best. However, I’ll do my best to get to know you and your story. If you trust me to create your wedding films, three things will happen:
Considered, Thoughtful preparation - When you get in touch with me, we’ll get to know each other by voice, video call or meeting in person. I’ll learn about you and your story and you can learn about me. We’ll also have calls throughout the build up to your wedding to enable me to build a timetable of your day so that nothing is missed. Building trust is an essential part of hiring a wedding supplier - after all, you’re going to be giving them your money, so you want to know they’ll turn up on your wedding day.
Discreet, cinematic filming - When it comes to shooting your wedding, I aim to blend in as much as possible. I use small, silent cameras and tiny audio recorders so that the atmosphere of your wedding day isn’t punctuated by unsightly pieces of equipment. One thing my couples often tell me when they watch their films afterwards is how much I captured without them realising it or knowing I was there.
Creative, Story-led Editing - After the wedding day, the first thing I do is backup your footage (onto 3 separate hard drives!) Then, the editing process begins. I consider everything that I hear from you during our calls, as well as what I hear on the wedding day from you and your guests. This enables me to put your story together and present you with films that are unique to you.
These three things enable me to immerse myself in your wedding and to tell your stories through the films I create.
Every couple’s story and wedding day is different.
I can’t wait to be part of yours.
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: James Wilson
Congratulations on your engagement! 🎉
Planning your wedding is an exciting time and there's a lot of choice out there when it comes to choosing your videographer. I hope you enjoy watching the videos I've uploaded of some previous weddings I've filmed.
If you think we'd be a match, please feel free to get in touch with any questions you may have. I'm happy to give you a phone or video call so we can have a chat. Good luck with the wedding planning!
Thanks,
James.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2020
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 10 and 30
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
1
FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs
What is your most memorable wedding?
Weddings with ceilidh bands are always great fun. I've attended two with ceilidh bands - by the time the ceilidh starts, the guests have usually had a few and struggle to remember any of the steps! When the guests do get a handle on things though, it always makes for good filming.
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Friendly, personal, discreet, unique, adaptable.
What about your business are you most proud of?
That I manage all aspects of the business myself, from the administrative side to the practical side. I feel it gives me a good handle on everything that's happening booking, filming and deadline wise.
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Keep photography and videography separate, otherwise you may find that one gives way to the other. I fell victim to this at my own wedding - our photos were great, but the same people were also doing video at the same time and the resulting product was very lacking.
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
It's always interesting to see what the favours are going to be, whether it's a miniature of Jägermeister, a personalised peg with each guest's name on or a stick on tattoo of the couple!
Describe your typical process with a couple.
I have an initial phone/video call with prospective couples to discuss what they're after and to see if we're a match. I then send over my contract for them to look over, ask any questions, or sign if they're happy with it. Then it's a 25% deposit to secure the date.
Following this, there's a second phone call three months before the wedding to talk about the finer details as timings are often sorted by that date. This is accompanied by another 25% deposit.
Finally, four weeks before the date, there's a last phone call to talk about anything else that's popped up in the planning stage. I also take the final 50% deposit at this point, just so couples aren't thinking about wedding admin the day before their wedding when they're undoubtedly thinking about other things!
What is the most exciting thing you have caught on camera?
This is a tricky questions. Though there are bits I capture throughout the day that make me think, 'That's going to look great in the film,' it all comes together in the editing process. Finding clips that flow well together, adding in effective transitions and putting a great piece of music over them can make any clip stand out. For that reason, there isn't really any one example I could give from the weddings I've filmed.
That being said, whenever I go on holiday I always put together a travel film. A few years ago I went to the far north of Norway and managed to capture several time-lapse sequences of the northern lights. The results were breathtaking!
What is the one film you wish you had directed and why?
I wouldn't have wanted to direct any of the films I like as I don't think I'd enjoy watching them if I'd have been the director as well!
What is your favourite soundtrack to put to a wedding video?
This is another tricky question and I don't feel there is one answer. It depends on what the couple want - some want dreamy, romantic music whereas others like a more upbeat, folky track. I often have more free rein with the trailers I produce though and, if it fits, I often like to put an epic, building orchestral piece over it to create excitement for the coming films.
Describe how you got into videography.
As I mentioned above, whenever I go on holiday I make a travel film so my wife and I can look back and relive the memories (even if it is accompanied by feelings of overwhelming nostalgia!) That's how I got into videography - making films with my iPhone and action cameras. I learnt all about the editing process through making these films.
Over time, I upgraded my equipment to include drones, gimbals and professional cameras. Nothing on holiday is scripted, so you've got to be ready to capture something in an instant. It's the same with a wedding day - you've got to always be ready to capture the special little moments that are unplanned but that add in to the final film.
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