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James Ryder Films is a wedding videography company based in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire. James is an experienced videographer who loves what he does, and he’ll ensure that your love story is reflected perfectly in your wedding film as you tie the knot.

Services Offered

Your Investment.

wedding video is more than just a recording of your special day—it's an investment in preserving your most cherished memories. Because of that, I aim to make my services as easy as possible by offering one emcompassing package.

  • 1 Minute Teaser Trailer - This short video is for you to share out to your friends and family.

  • 3-4 Minute highlight video - The highlights video will be sent not long after your wedding day. A mini Film showing all the best bits of the day.

  • 10-12 Minute Feature Film - In my 10-12 minute wedding feature, I capture the heart of your special day with a cinematic touch. Using the most meaningful moments from your ceremony and speeches, paired with carefully selected music, I create a timeless story that reflects the joy and intimacy shared with your loved ones.

  • Drone Footage - Drone footage is included (Weather dependent)

  • 2 Camera setup to cover multiple angles during the ceremony and speeches

  • Pre Wedding Consultation Call - This chat will allow us to get to know each other and to understand what will be important for you on your big day to make sure I capture the right moments.

  • Professional Edit and Colour Grade - All of my films are editing industry profession software

  • Music Licensing - Music provided in all my films are official licensed

  • Full Day Coverage - From around 2 hours before the ceremony and leaving an hour after the 1st dance

  • Quality Audio - I use a number of discreet audio recorders that will always guarantee great sound whether you have a PA system or not.

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Video

What does the wedding package include?

Highlight video - 3-6 Minutes in length. Teaser Video - 1 minute in length Full Day Coverage Ceremony & Speeches Your own personal website to securely view, share and download your films for 10 year

How far in advance should I contact you?

4 Weeks Minimum

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, east Midlands West Midlands Peak District Chesire

What is the charge for travelling?

None

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

cinematic & discreet style of film making

What kind of equipment do you use?

The Latest Mirrorless Cameras

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?

By the hour

What are the forms of payment?

Bank Transfer

How do you work?

I tend to try and blend into the wedding day and film in a discreet manner in a more documentary style

Reviews for James Ryder Films

C
Conner Sent on 27/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A wedding film that makes you laugh, cry and hit replay

One of the best decisions we made for our wedding was booking James.

We first came across his work because we loved how different it felt. Rather than feeling overly posed or cinematic for the sake of it, his films tell the story of the day in such a natural and authentic way. After our initial call, we knew we'd found the right videographer. His personality matched ours perfectly, and it was obvious he genuinely cared about creating something we'd cherish for the rest of our lives.

Throughout the planning process, James was brilliant. Communication was always quick, he was full of helpful suggestions, and he always wanted to make sure the final film reflected us as a couple rather than following a template.

On the wedding day, he was everything you could want in a videographer. Calm, organised, funny and incredibly easy to be around. As a groom, he definitely helped keep me relaxed throughout the morning. Despite never having worked with our photographer before, they clicked instantly and worked together so well that many of our guests assumed they regularly worked as a team.

The thing that impressed us most was how invisible he was. He blended into the background for almost the entire day, yet somehow managed to capture every important moment. Whenever he did need to direct us or ask guests to help with a particular shot, everything felt completely natural and never interrupted the flow of the day.

The final films exceeded every expectation we had. From the beautiful storytelling to the crisp audio from our vows and speeches, every detail had been thought about. Watching them back allowed us to relive our wedding exactly as it happened, including so many moments we'd missed on the day.

We honestly couldn't imagine anyone else having filmed our wedding. If you're considering booking James, don't hesitate. You'll never regret having those memories captured so beautifully.
Jess
Jess Sent on 25/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

So glad we booked with James

James has really helped contribute to making our wedding day so special. Very professional and listened to everything that we wanted. The teaser trailer is absolutely incredible and definately catches those beautiful touches that are easy to miss on the day when you are swept up in all the emotions. For the level of detail he provides, you really can't ask for more. Was a pleasure having you there on the day and thank you so much again
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286 belvedere road De13 0rd Burton upon Trent (Staffordshire)

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