“Please, let this be the one”
A short example of how a Story/Prelude session can add more depth to your wedding film. This footage can be weaved through your wedding footage to help tell your story in a way that is much more personal than just the words used during the ceremony.
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Twinning is Winning.
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Touching words by Harry’s best man and twin brother Max. I can’t stress enough how vital your speeches are in shaping your wedding film. While the best man may often lean towards the stand up comic role this can be hard to use in a film. So it’s crucial to find a balance, some heartfelt sentiments will give it a place in a beautiful and emotional narrative. As the best man, take a moment to convey something meaningful; it will resonate more deeply on the day and then seamlessly integrate into the wedding film. Stunning live performance in the background by @capellastringquartet
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“Every man and his dog”
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On wedding days, I often find myself caught up in special family moments, which is a genuine privilege, though at times I feel like I’m intruding. I remember one particular instance at Ursula’s family home, where relatives kept appearing throughout the morning. Every room seemed to have an aunt, uncle, or cousin lingering about. When Ursula had finished her first looks with her Dad and bridesmaids, I understood why; everyone wanted to catch a glimpse of her before she walked down the aisle. So, I continued filming, unsure of what would happen. I realised that to them, she wasn’t just a beautiful bride, but the little girl they had watched grow up all her life. The room was charged with emotion, and even I couldn’t help but shed a wee tear as I captured those raw moments. This footage might look messy but these are the instances I consider myself incredibly fortunate to share with couples.
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“A thousand kisses from you is never too much”
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A small excerpt from a performance by the @thephatcats at the @glasgowengineworks
I think capturing live music at weddings is the favourite part of my job.
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Great to be back at @dunglassestate at the weekend for Ewan & Caitlin’s wedding on Saturday. A wee teaser of a surprise dance organised by the bride for her dad. They have definitely done this one before!
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“What do I know about marriage? Nothing!”
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Well I know a little because this year I will be married 25 years. As I contemplate how the years have just flown by, this year I plan to care a little less about the Stuff and more about the Story! Of course it’s a given your wedding day will be full of gorgeous things and beautiful people, and I am there to film all that, but I am convinced that in 25 years and beyond the Stuff won’t mater as much to you but your stories will last forever.
This was a wedding I shot at the beautiful @kinmounthouse with @willowandwilde.co whose fabulous storytelling can be seen through their stunning images.
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“We’re all a little weird and life is a little weird and when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall into mutual weirdness and call it love.” -
Dr Seuss
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“Your love keeps on lifting me, higher and higher”
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Looking forward to another year of telling beautiful love stories. This was the last wedding I filmed of 2023 and the largest. Wall to wall at @glasgowengineworks I even struggled to find space for a tripod! I was very touched by the strong bond between Ursula & Paul’s family. A family that have lifted them up in bad times but also there to enjoy the good times.
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Just have fun! For couples getting married this year, my best tip is to just enjoy yourselves. Your wedding film should capture your genuine emotions, so the more fun you have, the more real your smiles will be. Natural joy beats posed, fake smiles any day.
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A wee insight into how I work with couples on their day to get natural looking shots. 9/10 couples don’t feel comfortable in front of the camera, so often I can help them relax into it with small prompts.
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A wee heads up for all the you best men . Bring a screwdriver! Just in case you get asked mid speech for one. Your welcome 😂
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Here’s a short excerpt from a heartfelt reading penned by the groom’s grandmother. These moments grow in value over time, especially when revisited in a decade or two. As wedding filmmakers and couples, it’s easy to become fixated on the Aesthetic aspects of our films, sometimes losing sight of their Authenticity. Ultimately, what will truly matter is the feelings and emotions your film evokes for years to come, not the technical skills of its creator.
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Don’t Waste a Walk!
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During your portrait sessions, there are often overlooked opportunities between shots. Utilize these moments to capture authentic movement from the couple, enhancing the natural feel of your film.
Grooms, channel your inner gentleman, much like Connor in these few examples, and lend a helping hand with your bride’s dress as you transition between locations. By doing so, we can incorporate this genuine interaction into both your film and photos.
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Photographer @willowandwilde.co
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“Can’t help falling in love with you”
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@kordasq playing a classic beautifully at a recent wedding.
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“This will be an everlasting love”
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How do you pull off a last-minute wedding in just 5 weeks? With the incredible support of loved ones, anything is possible! Graeme and Kirsty were surrounded by their supportive family and friends, making their day truly beautiful and emotional. It was a pleasure to be at the @therenaissanceclub for the first time and collaborate once more with @eagleshamphotography A special thank you to @angela_ramsay who showed unwavering friendship when it was needed most. This is the moment the couple surprised everyone with the @thesaltirestreetband for their first dance.
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Surrounded by all the beauty on a wedding day, it can be hard not to get caught up in it all. For me making wedding films is not about the material things of the day. I don’t want your films to just be a list of shots that only show the viewer what you had on the day or how much money you spent. I want to capture the substance of the day. So I’m looking for connections, interactions and those real moments that reflect your day in a way that you will want to remember it in years to come, when the importance of the material things have faded.
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Although I share a lot of Black & White on my instagram most of your films will be delivered in colour. Although I don’t share as much colour content I put a lot of work into the colour grading that I use. I have created my own personal Luts/Presets that I’ve been using for a while now but I always try to enhance the dominant colours chosen by a couple for their day. These colours can be picked out from the venue decor, the flowers displays, table decorations, bridesmaids dresses etc.
I think about this when I’m capturing footage on the day and also the shots that choose to use in a couples film. This can help to bring harmony to a couple film. This example from Jonathan & Danielle’s wedding shows the brown earthy wood tones contrasting with the greens.
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