What is your most memorable wedding?
A 70s themed wedding
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Natural, fun, authentic, genuine, alternative
What about your business are you most proud of?
I’ve been a videographer and photographer for over 8 years now and I’m proud that I have finally made the move to set up my own business.
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Plan plan plan! I provide couples with a top tips sheet which helps them to plan out what they want to capture, how they want to capture it and most importantly picking the right guests to do the filming!
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
Asking guests to pick a song on their RSVP, it was brilliant watching as everyone's favourite songs came on & didn't fail to get people up to dance!
Describe your typical process with a couple.
Once the couple has confirmed their date and booked the right package for them, I'll send them an information form so I know details about them, the venue, song choices etc. then I send them the cameras via Royal Mail. If they have any issues at all once they receive the cameras, on the wedding day or even after, they can ring me any time. Once I receive the cameras back I download and review all the footage and create a first draft of their video. The couple can view the first draft online and request any changes. Once I've made the changes they receive a 20 - 25 minute highlights video, the ceremony and speeches, a 2-3 minute 'trailer', 5 clips for their social media and all of the unedited footage on a USB stick (this is for the Platinum Package).
What is the most exciting thing you have caught on camera?
A father of the bride calling the groom the wrong name!
What is the one film you wish you had directed and why?
Gravity - The storyline is pretty simple but the visual effects are amazing.
What is your favourite soundtrack to put to a wedding video?
I don't actually have a favourite song, it's strange but when I add the music track to the video it always seems to go perfectly! I do love old songs though.
Describe how you got into videography.
An old boss of mine decided to purchase a video camera to capture work our department was carrying out (in a company employing over 10,000 people). The company put me through various videography course, including Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere and as we produced more and more great content I was transferred into the Communications team where I have been for the last 8 years producing content for our social media channels, internal communications channels, media (including tv) and for government. I have always loved editing footage which is why I decided to start Into The Edit.