Based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, Thomas Cannings Photo & Video specializes in crafting wedding films and photos that feel timeless and vintage-inspired. If you’re a couple looking to capture the true essence of your wedding day with elegance and warmth, Thomas’s classic, film-like style combined with a modern touch is designed just for you.
Thomas believes the best wedding films come from authentic moments. His discreet, relaxed approach means he blends seamlessly into your day, capturing real emotions without awkward posing or forced smiles. Couples consistently praise his professionalism, polite manner, and clear communication from the very start, making the whole process smooth and enjoyable.
With extensive experience as a wedding videographer, Thomas offers all-inclusive packages that cover every special moment—from the smallest details to the big celebrations. He uses professional equipment with backups to keep your memories safe. Plus, his background as a teacher means he manages group shots with ease and a great sense of humor, helping your day flow effortlessly.
My most memorable wedding was Lauren and Chris' gorgeous wedding at East Afton Farmhouse, November 2024. We weren't lucky with the weather all day, but then as the sun set, the most incredible sunset blasted through the clouds. Such an unforgettable and magical experience.
My style is candid, relaxed, fun, dependable and creative.
I'm most proud of the relationships that I build with couples, I am an honest hard working person and this comes across in the images/films I deliver. I work closely with each couple to understand their vision and capture the essence of their relationship. It's an honour to be trusted with such an important job, and I'm proud of the work that I do to create lasting memories! I love this job and how much it's grown since I founded it!
Take a breather! Wedding planning is very stressful, don't let it come between you and course any angst. It's a big job planning a wedding, so be organised and take it one step at a time! I am always happy to help if you have any questions wedding related too, being recently married myself!
Tough questions, as there's such a great variety at every wedding I have shot. I must say that one of my favourites was at Richard and Rain's wedding, and the rings had Lord of the Rings style engraving on them... I fully nerded out even before I heard the lovely cute story behind it!
The first step is to get in touch with me and I can confirm your date! We can then have an initial call to talk things through and get you booked into my diary. Following that, I usually recommend a pre-wedding shoot, as it's a great chance to get comfortable in front of the camera... and get to know me! I will reach out a few weeks in advance of the wedding for the finer, final details. Then it's the big day! I will arrive before my paid time, to set up and be ready and then I am in full work mode! I aim to have a sneak peek of photos sent within 48 hours and the full album in 6-8 weeks as a my target.
I love the first look, whether it's in the ceremony or before. It's such a lovely moment where the couple sees each other for the first time on their wedding day; and my camera LOVES tears!
The groom party all wanted a bottoms out 'mooning' clip.... surprisingly this hasn't made it to my instagram or wedding site...
Spring 1 - Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons
I've always had a passion for filmmaking, but it wasn't until I was gifted a camera for my 17th birthday that I started taking it seriously. I began taking videos of friends and family, and eventually started shooting small events. As I continued to hone my craft, I realised that weddings were my true calling. I love being able to capture the love and connection between two people on one of the most important days of their lives!