What is your most memorable wedding?
There's so many to choose from for many different reasons, like the overall vibe of the day or how cute the couple were with each other. But a fun one for me was where the groom’s grandad spontaneously joined the couple for their first dance! I was trying to get super romantic shots of the bride and groom... but with grandad hugging them both. Not only did it bring the house down, but it also became the surprise highlight of their wedding film!
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Chilled, Discreet, fun, cinematic, and… waterproof (because the British weather doesn’t care about your wedding day).
What about your business are you most proud of?
The fact that I can make couples cry...happy tears, of course! There’s nothing more satisfying than delivering a film that lets them relive all those little moments they might have missed on the day (and hearing they watched it ten times in a row with tissues in hand).
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Get comfortable shoes. Seriously, you don’t want to be limping down the aisle or grimacing on the dance floor. Oh, and obviously, book a great videographer (wink wink) Because you’ll want proof of those epic dance moves to show the kids that you were cool. Oh and more cake! I can't count the amount of times I'v seen guests go back for seconds. I guess that's 3 tips lol
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
There's been a lot! But one that sticks out is, on the tables for the wedding breakfast, the bride & groom placed a photo of each guest, rather than having a name card. And some of these photos went back years, like to when they were at school together or something. So not only was it touching to see just how long some of the guests had been in the couples lives, it also told a bit of a story about how they were related to the bride and groom. And the best bit was that they were a great conversation starter with guests that didn't know each other!
Describe your typical process with a couple.
Step 1: You get in touch, we chat, and you tell me all about your plans, your vibe, and that one embarrassing uncle who might need extra editing out.
Step 2: I send you my flexible packages so you're sure to find something that fits your vision (and your budget).
Step 3: On the big day, I’m like a stealthy ninja with a camera, capturing everything while blending into the background.
Step 4: You relax while I craft your perfect wedding film with love, care, and way too much coffee.
Step 5: I send you your film, and you send me a photo of you ugly crying over it. That’s the dream!
What is the most exciting thing you have caught on camera?
Every first kiss I'v ever filmed is exciting! But I guess a less soppy answer would be a bouquet toss that turned into a rugby scrum. The bridesmaids went full contact, and the bride was in tears...laughing. The slow-motion replay was chef’s kiss.
What is the one film you wish you had directed and why?
I'm gonna cheat on this one and say: The original Star Wars trilogy. Yep, all three of them! They are so ingrained in the public consciousness. It would be amazing to create something that means so much to so many people and that's why I kinda love weddings, because I get to do exactly that...Just on a smaller scale.
What is your favourite soundtrack to put to a wedding video?
Aww no fair, as a music lover, there's just way too many to answer!
Describe how you got into videography.
It started with borrowing a camera to film my friend’s wedding as a favor (and let’s be honest, for the free food). Turned out I had a knack for it, and before I knew it, I was falling in love with capturing love stories. Now I can’t imagine doing anything else, except maybe being a professional cake taster.