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On Hitched.co.uk since 2020

Last update: December 2024

James O’Halloran Studios is a wedding videography company based in Staffordshire, UK, that has had the privilege of capturing life's most precious moments for the past decade, and for a short time, we're offering up to 30% off all packages.

I feel so lucky to be invited to capture the love and laughter of people's wedding days and to be given the opportunity to tell your stories in a timeless and emotional style.

I've always found that the best images don't just come from the gorgeous locations or that perfect moment when the evening sunlight shines perfectly through your flowing hair (although that helps), but by creating a great rapport with the couples, a happy, relaxed couple make for the most beautiful shots. There's nothing better than a smile...although an occasional moody shot works wonders too!

Ultimately I could spend the entire day setting up lovely shots with my couples, but this is the best day of your life, and I'm sure you don't want to spend it stuck with me the whole time. My job is to work fast and get you back to the party as quickly as possible. I used to work as a director in TV, so working quickly but delivering exactly what people want was pretty much the TV mantra.

Anyway, that's enough for me. If you want any more information, then call or email me whenever, as it'd be lovely to speak to you about what you have planned.

Services Offered

I travel all over the UK.

All packages are bespoke and start at £995

Please get in touch to discuss what package would work for you both - hello@jamesohalloranstudios.co.uk

All filming and post-production are done in-house, and the films are delivered online. However, physical copies are available on request.

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Video
Digital album
Photocall
Other (The film(s) are delivered to you online although I can deliver physical copies if you'd like. I'm also happy to have as many phone/video calls with you both as you'd like)

What does the wedding package include?

12 hours coverage, 3 cinema quality cameras, 4 broadcast quality audio recorders, cinema level colour correction and grading and music of your choice

How far in advance should I contact you?

Mostly a year or two before your wedding but I've recently filmed a couple with less than 2 weeks notice so it is possible - it usually depends whether I can get childcare for my kids however...haha

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, the whole country however for places that are more than 2 hours away I would probably need to overnight in a hotel at a maximum additional cost of £60

What is the charge for travelling?

None in terms of mileage but if it's more than a 2 hour drive then I would need to overnight at a maximum cost of £60

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

My goal is to make the video as beautiful and memorable as the day is to you without interfering with your day, and I've found the best way to do that is to focus more on the people than the location

What kind of equipment do you use?

I have 3 cameras: 2 smaller DSLR-type cameras (Lumix GH5) and a slightly larger tripod-mounted camera (Canon C300) that I use during the ceremony and speeches

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

Alone

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per event

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

If there's something at the end of the night that you'd like to be filmed that falls outside the 12 hours work then I'm happy to stay but would have to charge £100. Usually 12 hours covers us though

What are the forms of payment?

To confirm a date I'd need you to fill in a small form and send a £200 deposit. The remaining amount is due 1 month before the wedding date

How do you work?

With all my films I'm looking for a blend of emotion & joy but whether you want me to take a step back and not interact too much or you want me to be right there with you the whole day is up to you
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Jamie A. Sent on 15/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Videographer on the market

We absolutely loved James! We got married in June 2024 and are so so happy that we chose James to be our videographer. He made the whole process from start to finish so easy and was truly amazing on the day. He worked so seamlessly with the photographers throughout the day and made us feel very at ease. It also helps that he is such a nice guy and clearly cares so much about his work! As for the videos themselves, we simply couldn't be happier. We absolutely treasure the memories that James has managed to capture so beautifully and have really enjoyed showing our families - yes, there have been tears! If you are still thinking about whether to have a videographer or not at your wedding, you absolutely must have one and it can only be James! Love from Polly & Jamie.
Chloë
Chloë P. Sent on 12/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Simply Perfect

Right from the first email, James was incredibly communicative, friendly and helpful throughout our wedding planning process, and of course during the editing stages in the weeks after our big day.

James created the most beautiful documentary of our day, it’s so stunning, so beautiful & so perfect. The attention to detail that James has in his work is incredible and he is such a lovely calming presence on the day without being at all intrusive. All those little moments that we perhaps weren’t able to notice or see on the day ourselves, were just wonderful to see in the film! The whole energy of the day was perfectly wrapped up in James' work and we cannot thank him or recommend him enough. We know we’ll be treasuring this for the rest of our lives and can’t wait to show literally everyone we know!

If you are at all on the fence about hiring a videographer, we would urge you to consider James - you will not regret it one ounce.
Stuart
Stuart W. Sent on 08/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our Castle Wedding

Simply Brilliant. I can’t overstate how good James is at what he does. He captured our wedding so perfectly. Our finished video feels cinematic, it feels personal, it’s beautifully colour graded, and we just love it! His filming setup is so professional, and the amount of footage and angles that James captured throughout the day was impressive. He’s also a really lovely guy. Lots of our guests commented on how personable and friendly he was, and that comes across when communicating with him, whether via email or face-to-face. If you’re getting married and are looking for a videographer, I can’t recommend James enough. Just check out his previous work and you’ll see what I mean. Once again, simply brilliant. Thank you James for providing us with such a wonderful reminder of our day.
Sophie
Sophie K. Sent on 04/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Worth every penny

We hired James as our wedding videographer and even three months on, we can't stop singing his praises. Throughout the planning process, James was really responsive and took the time to discuss plans for the day in detail so we were all on the same page.

On our big day, James arrived at the time planned with honestly the best attitude we could have asked for. James just knew how to blend into the background whilst also making everyone feel really comfortable and making sure that I had enough water! He wasn't 'just' a videographer - he helped with loading the cars with things for the venue, getting people drinks and organising people!

We've recevied so many positive comments from our wedding guests about James, and these aren't even people who have seen his final products. Everyone appreciated his approach to videography and his ability to gel with guests (and turn a blind eye to family expletives in speeches!).

Our videos are absolutely great and we must have watched them about fifteen times! We're made up that we have all of our speeches, our ceremony, and clips of our family for years to come. We know that what James has produced will be treasured for the rest of our lives! Thank you James for capturing the essence of our day so well - you really have made the day come alive all over again during each watch.
Sam
Sam M. Sent on 02/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A magical film of a day we will never forget...

We booked James for our wedding at Elmore Court on Saturday 2nd December 2023—a day we will never forget!

We were initially adamant that we didn’t need a videographer for our big day. However, after seeing the stunning film James created for our best friend's wedding the previous year, our minds were quickly changed. We got in touch with James and were thrilled to find out he was available for our date.

From that point on, the process was seamless. James maintained regular communication and was always on hand to answer any questions we had. On the wedding day itself, he was fun, friendly, and completely professional throughout.

Our trailer and film arrived a month after our wedding (on Valentine’s Day, which was an extra special treat), and we absolutely LOVED them. James did an amazing job capturing the magic of the day, and it was so special for both of us to watch it all back. There were many moments James captured that we didn’t even notice ourselves on the day, and we are so grateful that we now have this to cherish.

We were particularly impressed with the variety of shots James managed to get, especially considering how discreet he was (we barely noticed him filming!) We also loved the music choices and montages featured in the film. We were blown away by the high quality and it felt like watching a Hollywood movie!

Given that we originally didn't want to hire a videographer, we are now feeling very lucky to have met and booked James. The film is our most treasured keepsake from our wedding day, and we would not hesitate to recommend James to any couples looking for a high-quality wedding film captured by a very talented professional! Thank you James for everything!
Natasha
Natasha B. Sent on 01/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fab! Smooth turnaround and discrete

We had the delight of having James as our videographer in April 2024- we have received our final film in a timely manner and the Final Cut is fab! It really captures all aspects of our day and special moments that we will treasure forever. Prior to the day, the process with James was simple and on the day he was so discreet we forgot he was there (exactly what you'd want your videographer to do!). Highly recommend; great quality; easy to work and communicate with.
Inken
Inken B. Sent on 23/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing videos

We are so glad we booked James to video our wedding! He was great on the day, and we felt really comfortable and at ease with him being there, it just felt really natural. We are so pleased with the videos. He got them back to us really quickly and it was amazing being able to relive the day watching them back. We love them, he captured the day so perfectly and it was exactly what we wanted.
Charlotte
Charlotte Sent on 04/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

What a guy!

James did the perfect job at capturing our special day. I knew I wanted him as our videographer as soon as i saw his previous work and he honestly did not disappoint. Forever grateful for the amazing videoes he produced!

We really hope to work with James again!
Abi
Abi Sent on 30/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Ryan & Abi’s Wedding

Wow… where to start?! James has been amazing from start to finish. His work speaks for itself!!
We couldn’t have wished for a more amazing way to capture the best day & night of our lives.
Having such precious videos to treasure for many years to come is something money cannot buy. We feel so lucky to of found James and will forever be in awe of what he is able to create and how talented he really is🤍
James is also one of the nicest, most genuine guys we have ever had the pleasure to meet, putting us at ease straight away.
The perfect videographer for your special day🤍
Sarah
Sarah S. Sent on 19/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Wedding Videography!

We chose James O'Halloran Studios for our wedding videography and we cannot recommend James enough. The communication with James throughout the wedding planning was exceptional and everything was organised and planned really well. James was so friendly and was such a joy to have follow us around on our wedding day! From meeting James on the morning of the wedding, he completely put us at ease and having our footage filmed throughout the day was so relaxed, and all our guests commented on how professional and what a lovely person he was. James worked so well with our photographer and nothing was too much for him, he had great ideas and our wedding videos are absolutely amazing! We now get to look back and watch our wedding day forever and we are so grateful for the beautiful film James produced for us. Thank you so much James for perfectly capturing our special day.
Meredith
Meredith F. Sent on 15/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Out of this world Videographer

We could not have made a better choice in a wedding videographer than James. His videos speak for themselves (seriously, go watch one- they are INCREDIBLE) - the shots and camera quality are breathtaking! Watching them feels like you have vision greater than 20/20! Our videos are absolutely amazing, so gorgeous, well edited with lovely music and literally perfect in every way. I cannot say enough good things about them. On such a crazy and wonderful day that goes by way too fast, it is truly a gift to be able to rewatch the whole thing in such a beautiful fashion. When we we searching for videographers, James was the easiest choice to make. I did not see any videographers work come even close to the impeccable quality of James! You would think his videos are straight out of Hollywood which is a testament to his incredible talent. The cherry on top is that he is just the nicest guy and a joy to have following you around all day - he has a great energy and never feels like he is in the way. He also got along fantastically with our photographer even though they had never met! If you are going to prioritize anything in your wedding, James videography is the way to go! Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts James, your videos are such a gift! ❤️
Kira
Kira S. Sent on 23/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best videographer!


We are blown away with the beautiful videos James has captured of our special day and will cherish them forever! The videos have perfectly shown the love that we felt on the day and also captured parts of the day that we weren’t able to take in at the time - like our guests reactions and the cocktail reception whilst we were off having photos! Every little detail is just perfect, right down to the music choice which made the video extra special for us.
I can only imagine how much time it spends to pull together the best parts of the day in such a beautiful, emotional way.
It was so lovely to have James as part of our day - he was reliable and very quick to respond in the lead up to the day, and arrived within plenty of time to check out the venue to make sure he knew where to get all the best shots! He was so easy to get on with and made us feel at ease and relaxed straight away and it did just feel like another friend at our wedding.

Thanks so much James - we could not have picked a better videographer and could not reccomend enough.
Hannah
Hannah W. Sent on 25/10/2023
4.8 out of 5 rating

More than we ever imagined!

I don't even know where to start! James was friendly and funny and made us feel at ease right from the beginning. He was such an important part of our day along with our photographer! They really added to the experience. It's true what they say, spend the money where it is important to you. If you want someone who is going to add to your day then book James! I can't imagine having anyone else there to capture our special day! We don't have the words to thank him for being so incredible!
Helen
Helen D. Sent on 23/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wow... Just Wow. Brilliant Videographer.

My husband and I were initially unsure if we wanted a wedding video. But after seeing James' work on his Instagram, we knew we had to book him! He produced the most beautiful wedding video which we will treasure forever. James was absolutely lovely to have with us on our day, he is so friendly and very professional. BOOK IF YOU WANT A BEAUTIFUL WEDDING VIDEO THAT YOU WILL CHERISH FOREVER!!!!
Laura
Laura A. Sent on 19/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Fantastic!

James videoed our wedding on 14th July 2023 at Eastnor Castle. We couldn’t have asked for a better guy! He was so friendly, calming and professional. It was really like having your mate with you, he made us all feel at ease, as we aren’t really people that like a camera in our faces, so did wonder how things would turn out. Our wedding film is absolutely fantastic, so professionally put together but so modern. James really captured the atmosphere of the day, and i’am so pleased I have that to look back on forever! James is very well priced especially for the outcome you get! I honestly can’t recommend him enough! If you are reading this review please get him booked! Thank you James for being a part of our day and capturing it so well!
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