Tony Hailstone Video & Photography

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Hi, I'm Tony 👋
Film-buff
Friendly
Laid-back
"Surely you can't be serious?". "I am serious. And don't call me Shirley".
Camera-nerd and film buff, I'll quite happily chat your face off about the latest & classic movies. In my spare time I'm also a part-time Film & TV extra so I may have already invaded your TV screen at some point. I'm also a lover of the outdoors and can be frequently found up the hills & mountains of England & Wales (despite my fear of heights!).
Tony Hailstone Video & Photography Pricing & Costs
£1,150 - £2,750
We have a variety of package options for photos, video or both with option for Standard or Full Day coverage.
Full day package
From
£1,750
Our most popular option - Full day Photography plus a Mini Film. Gorgeous photos, cinematic video (both shot by me). Ideal for those wanting a shorter video as well as loads of photos.
What's included
Photography (up to 11 hours)
Mini Film (3-5 minutes)
USB Stick
All travel included (England & Wales only)
Drone coverage (location & weather permitting)
4K Ultra HD filming
Optional extras to expand the video coverage
Video | Feature Film
From
£1,150
A stunning cinematic Feature Film of your wedding day, filmed in gorgeous 4K Ultra HD presented as a 30-minute feature plus uncut ceremony & speeches. Standard & Full Day options available
Tony Hailstone Video & Photography Details

Photography Style

Natural
Modern
Documentary

Products and Services

Digital Editing / Airbrushing
Second Shooter Available
Images on USB
Large Group Shots
Stay Through Speeches
Online Proofing
Videography Available
Personal Online Gallery
Flexible Hours on the Day
Stay Through Dancing
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Wedding Albums
Bridal Prep Shots
Back-Up Equipment
Last-Minute Orders
Tony Hailstone Video & Photography Full Description
If you want gorgeous wedding photos or a cinematic 4K Ultra HD video of your big day, I'm your guy. Located on the border of Shropshire, Staffordshire & the West Midlands, my business is ideally situated to cover the entire country with ease. And travel I do - I've been all over England, Wales & across the globe capturing beautiful weddings since 2012. With over 12 years experience and nearly 700 weddings to my name, my work has seen me capture everything from intimate registry weddings to massive Asian events with hundreds of guests. I've filmed and photographed all kinds of religious and non-religious weddings from a variety of cultures & ethnicities. I've even done wedding vow renewals, anniversaries and wedding celebrations. Every weekend I get to go to new places and meet new people. I love my job. So you might be feeling a little apprehensive about what the photographer or videographer might be like on the day so I'm here to take those fears away. I like to think I'm pretty laid back with no bossiness, no strops, no pulling you all over the place - the happier you are the better the photos and video look. And if you like films, I'll happily chat your head off. As we offer both photography and videography under one roof, this makes it one less supplier you have to deal with. You may also find yourself in a situation where you've already booked a photographer but need a videographer too - we are more than happy to do this (it's how we got started all those years ago!) so we'll work alongside another supplier without it being a battle to the death on the venue grounds. Let's get chatting!

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Tony Hailstone
Thank you for stopping by to check out my business. If you can't find what you are looking for here or would like to chat about what we can offer, please get in touch. We're available on WhatsApp, Zoom or good old fashioned phone!

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2012
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
4
Reviews
(16)
(16)
Melissa & Maurice
Happy couple married in July
January 2024
Amazing guy

Amazing guy, we are so grateful you were able to film our big day on Wednesday! You made us feel at ease and thank you for persevering with all the date changes and even a venue change! Can't wait to watch the video!

Beth & Jed
Happy couple married in May
January 2024
We’ve got the best photos & videos

Tony and Mike were incredible! Tony was incredibly flexible and understanding with our postponements throughout covid and we’re so glad he was finally able to capture our day so beautifully! He’s so relaxed and friendly, our wedding guests couldn’t get over how hardworking he was on our big day! And wow… we’ve got the best photos and videos to cherish forever!

Rachel & James
Happy couple married in December
February 2024
He has captured our day so perfectly

We used Tony for our wedding videography in August 2021 and are over the moon with our wedding video and our short montage clip. He has captured our day so perfectly! Something we will treasure forever. On the day Tony was friendly and reliable communication was great in the lead up too especially after having to postpone twice due to Covid. We barely even knew he was there he blended himself into the wedding party. Would highly recommend! Thank you Tony!

Rhys & Fran
Happy couple married in October
January 2024
We would highly recommend their service

Tony & Michael provided video and photography of our wedding day in August and we couldn't have been happier with the experience and results. The photographs and video of the day really captured how special it was and are keepsakes we shall cherish forever. Both Tony & Michael were extremely helpful, personable and professional on the day and blended into the background when needed, as well as making us all feel comfortable when taking more 'staged' shots. We would highly recommend their service

Emma & Sean
Happy couple married in October
January 2024
He is very professional. We are really pleased.

We used Tony for our wedding in August on a very busy bank holiday weekend in Brighton! He is very professional. We are really pleased with the photos and the videos. Thank you so much Tony

Emma & Sean
Happy couple married in October
February 2024
We are really pleased with the photos & the video

We used Tony for our wedding in August on a very busy bank holiday weekend in Brighton! He is very professional. We are really pleased with the photos and the videos. Thank you so much Tony

Charlotte & Ryan
Happy couple married in July
January 2024
I can’t recommend Tony enough, he is amazing

Tony did our wedding video around 2 weeks ago. Although we got married with limitations due to covid our video is phenomenal. I can’t recommend Tony enough, he is amazing at what he does and everything was so relaxed on the day. We almost forgot he was there but the footage we have received is perfect. He even travelled and stayed over nearby as he was not local to us. 100% would recommend to any bride and groom!! Nice guy, even better videographer. Thank you so much.

Elizabeth & Jon
Happy couple married in May
January 2024
Creative and beautiful

We used Tony for our simple Spring wedding just over a week ago. We were so happy with his service and advice, plus his pictures are amazing. Creative and beautiful! Thank you.

Michael Cartwright
Wedding: January
January 2024
The whole day was stress-free

I met Tony when I was a photographer at a wedding where he was the videographer. What a professional guy, he worked with me and I with him so that the whole day was stress-free for the Bride and Groom. Unfortunately, I haven't had this experience with all other professionals. I hope we work together again someday.

Heather
Wedding: November
February 2024
Stunning photos of our sons wedding

Stunning photos of our son and daughter-in-law wedding 30/10/2020. Very creative and professional service. Photos edited quickly and good quality. Thanks for the memories Tony.

Tony Hailstone Video & Photography Location & Contact Details

Address

Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

We are based in the West Midlands and are available to work nationally and internationally. Most England/Wales locations are free from travel charges.

Nearest Town

Dudley

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FAQs
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What is your most memorable wedding?

There's been so many but the one that sticks out is when the father of the bride - after having had a dance with his daughter - decided to cartwheel off the dancefloor inadvertently kicking the groom in his face right before the first dance. Quite the way to end the day.

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Natural, relaxed, fun, timeless, romantic

What about your business are you most proud of?

I'm most proud of the quality of the work my business produces. I'm proud that we can offer exceptional results without being intrusive on the wedding day.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Timing is everything and I don't mean time of year, I mean how much time you give yourself throughout the day. Too tight a schedule, you'll feel rushed which can lead to stress. Too long and your guests will get hungry and bored. Find the sweet spot and ask other brides about their day. If you need advice, just ask me. I've done nearly 700 weddings, I could easily be a wedding planner :)

What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?

One thing I see a lot of that tugs at the heart strings are table or place setting for lost friends and family. Gone but certainly not forgotten.

Describe your typical process with a couple.

First thing to get the conversation going is to check availability with us. If I am free, then we can chat all about your wedding - this can be over the phone, text message, WhatsApp or Zoom - whichever you prefer. When you are ready to book, we'll take some details down, ask for a deposit £150 and that's it. Nice and simple. Closer to the wedding, we'll contact you to go over the finer details of the day such as where you are getting ready, what time you'll be cutting the cake and so on. On the wedding day itself you'll mostly be left alone and I'll be capturing things naturally but I do recommend a photo session after the ceremony so we can grab your group shots and some awesome portraits of the two of you. Following the wedding is when the bulk of the work starts - the editing! This can take a while (as I'm pretty picky with my own work) but be assured they'll only be sent out once they look amazing.

What is the No. 1 photo that you think every couple should take?

A group shot of everyone.

What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?

I don't know whether you'd class it as original, but I had a bunch of Scottish Lads want to prove they were wearing their kilts properly (i.e. with no underwear). My poor delicate eyes.

What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?

Always bring an umbrella - they look awesome in photos and keep you dry in rain, in the shade on hot summer days.

Describe how you got into photography.

I originally started by making short films over 20 years ago. I then get side-tracked by running my local cinema for 13 years but I eventually left, started a brand new career - and still going strong 12 years later.
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