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Cinematic Wedding Films with Natural Storytelling
James David Films is a Kent based team specialising in cinematic wedding videography that focuses on real emotion, authentic moments and elegant storytelling. Their natural, unobtrusive approach allows your day to unfold without interruption, capturing everything from quiet, intimate details to the atmosphere and celebration. The result is a beautifully crafted wedding film that feels timeless and personal to you.
A Multi Award Winning Team Dedicated to Your Day
Founded by James, the team includes Yasmin who looks after client care and organisation, and Mick who supports with additional camera work. Together they have filmed more than four hundred weddings and earned multiple awards for their creative, documentary style. Their passion lies in delivering wedding films filled with genuine feeling, making them a trusted choice for couples across Kent and the wider South East.
What You Receive with Every Wedding Film Package
Every package is designed to capture your wedding day from start to finish, presented in a cinematic and emotive style.
An eight to ten minute highlight film that tells the full story of your day
Full ceremony and full speeches filmed with two cameras for a rich, dynamic edit
Your first dance filmed in full
Aerial drone footage for cinematic perspectives when weather and venue permissions allow
All footage captured using cinema grade cameras, professional audio, licensed music and expert post production
Why Couples Love Working with James David Films
Couples often describe the team as friendly, calm and reassuring, helping them feel completely at ease in front of the camera. Their ability to blend into the day and capture natural interactions is frequently praised, along with their professionalism and seamless collaboration with photographers. Many couples say their wedding film is one of the most treasured parts of their day and that choosing James David Films was the best decision they made.
Message from the team
Experience
What is your most memorable wedding?
Favouritism isn’t really our style. As a team, we’ve filmed hundreds of weddings and each one has been an unforgettable experience for us.
Whether it’s James capturing an owl swooping down the aisle with the rings or Mick filming couples axe throwing, we’ve seen it all. We’ve filmed unplugged ceremonies with full singalongs, traditional church weddings across the UK, stunning celebrations at venues throughout the South East, and even incredible moments on the canals of Venice and the sands of Paphos in Cyprus.
Every wedding has been a blast and we’ve loved being part of each one.
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Cinematic
We focus on capturing and presenting moments with the depth, atmosphere and storytelling of a true cinematic experience.
Emotional
Our aim is to film the genuine emotions of the day, creating wedding videos that resonate with the heartfelt moments shared by you and your loved ones.
Timeless
We avoid trends and gimmicks, choosing a classic and enduring style that will feel just as meaningful decades from now.
Authentic
We believe in telling your story as it really happened. No forced poses, no staged drama, just honest, spontaneous moments that reflect who you are.
Detail Oriented
From subtle glances to the ambience of the setting, every detail matters. We pay close attention to the small moments that together create a rich, beautifully crafted film of your day.
What about your business are you most proud of?
As a multi award winning wedding videography team, we are most proud of our ability to create cinematic films that truly reflect each couple and their story. Awards recognise our craft, but the real reward comes from the reactions of the couples who trust us with their day. Knowing our films become cherished memories is what drives us.
We also take pride in the relationships we build. Whether James or Mick is filming or Yasmin is guiding couples through the journey, we take time to understand who they are and what matters most to them. Every wedding is unique, and creating a film that feels personal, authentic and emotional is something we care deeply about.
Our pride lies in a simple combination. Strong storytelling, genuine client connection and the lasting impact our work has on preserving one of the most meaningful days in a couple’s life.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Our number one wedding planning tip is to prioritise moments over perfection. It’s natural to want everything to run smoothly, but the most meaningful parts of a wedding are often the unscripted, authentic moments you never planned.
Instead of focusing on making every detail flawless, try to be present and enjoy the emotion, laughter and connection happening around you. These real moments are what make your day unique and unforgettable.
Relax, savour the experience and spend the day with the people you love. The more you allow the day to unfold naturally, the more genuine and enjoyable it becomes. And of course, these are the moments we love to capture on film, preserving your story in a way that feels timeless and true to you.
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
As wedding videographers, we’ve seen many beautiful personal touches, but one of our favourites was a couple who created a timeline of their love story as part of their decor. They highlighted key moments like the day they met, their first date, the proposal and other milestones, each paired with photos and short stories. It gave guests a deeper connection to their journey and added a heartfelt, personal atmosphere to the day.
For us, it was a dream to film. The timeline offered rich storytelling elements that we could weave naturally into their wedding film. Personal touches like this make a wedding feel intimate, memorable and truly unique, allowing couples to share their story in a way that stays with them and their guests long after the day has passed.
Describe your typical process with a couple.
From the initial enquiry to the phone call, we guide you through everything step by step. We talk you through our packages and pricing, then send all the details in writing so you have everything clearly laid out. If you decide to go ahead, we send an invoice to secure your date. Once the deposit is paid, your booking is confirmed and the final balance isn’t due until fourteen days before the wedding.
What is the most exciting thing you have caught on camera?
One of the most exciting moments we’ve ever captured happened during a ceremony when the groom surprised everyone with a video message he had secretly recorded. He shared his love, gratitude and excitement for their future, and the bride was completely overwhelmed. The whole room felt the emotion shift instantly.
Filming that moment was incredible. It was raw, unplanned and filled with genuine connection, the kind of moment that becomes the heart of a wedding film. These unexpected emotional highlights are what make wedding videography so rewarding for us. They allow us to create films that not only show the beauty of the day but truly reflect the feelings and unique story behind it.
What is the one film you wish you had directed and why?
If I could choose one film I wish I had directed, it would be Interstellar. The way it blends epic scale with deeply personal emotion is exactly what draws me to filmmaking. It’s visually breathtaking, but what makes it unforgettable is the human story at its core. The relationships, the sacrifice, the connection between parent and child — it all hits with incredible emotional weight.
Christopher Nolan manages to make a sci fi film feel intimate, authentic and genuinely moving. That balance of grand visuals and raw emotion is something I’m always aiming for in my own work. Interstellar proves that storytelling can be both cinematic and deeply personal, and that’s the type of filmmaking that inspires me every day.
What is your favourite soundtrack to put to a wedding video?
Bloom in the dark by Amore
Describe how you got into videography.
My journey into videography started unexpectedly while working in marketing and branding for TUI on cruise ships. I shared an office with my lifelong friend, who I’d also worked with in London’s West End, and together we travelled to more than one hundred countries via working on a cruise ship. Filming our adventures just for fun. When I returned to the UK during the COVID period, I explored different paths, from real estate to music videos, even working with artists like Ed Sheeran and Big Narstie.
What drew me to wedding videography was the mix of creativity, positivity and meaningful storytelling. Weddings felt uplifting and authentic, much like the energy I’d loved in the entertainment world. As the business grew, Mick joined me behind the cameras, Yasmin brought her incredible organisation and client care, and Celia now supports our social media.
Choosing weddings wasn’t just a business move, it was choosing an environment filled with joy, love and moments worth preserving.