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On Hitched.co.uk since 2020

Last update: June 2025

James O'Halloran Studios is a wedding videography company based in Staffordshire, UK. For the past decade, we have had the privilege of capturing life's most precious moments.

I feel so lucky to be invited to document the love and laughter of people's wedding days and to be allowed 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). They come 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 quickly. I used to work as a director in TV, so working speedily but delivering exactly what people want was pretty much the TV mantra.

Anyway, that's enough for me. If you want more information, call or email me whenever. It'd be lovely to speak to you about your plans.

Services Offered

James O'Halloran Studios covers weddings worldwide. His work has taken him to Sweden, Belgium, Greece, Lithuania, Lebanon, Colombia, and beyond. James has two wedding packages, offering up to 12 hours or up to 15 hours of coverage. Package features include two broadcast-quality cameras, colour correction, graphics, music, highlights, and full-feature videos. Videos are also delivered via USB.

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

Served in

Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands and Worcestershire

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Reviews for James O'Halloran Studios

Carolanne
Carolanne Sent on 27/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely fantastic!

If you're thinking 'Should I book James to be our wedding videographer?' The answer is absolutely YES!
We only decided on getting a videographer 3/4 months before we were due to marry and I stumbled across his videos. Immediately I knew that we had to book him. We were so lucky that he was free to capture our big day and more importantly said yes to doing it!
From the moment he arrived James was super down to earth and helped calm any nerves I had. Throughout the day he was very respectful of our space and was in no way intrusive.
We received the trailer and couldn't believe the quality of what he had created. We then received the full video and wow. I think I can't say more but WOW. He captured everything so amazingly and the time and effort he's clearly put into making a wedding film that we will watch on repeat for years to come is absolutely outstanding.
Thank you again 🧡
Emily
Emily Sent on 01/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

What a fabulous videographer!

James was Fab! We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better videographer for our wedding. From start to finish he was incredibly easy-going, professional and a real pleasure to have around on the day.

Nothing was too much trouble – James happily went along with whatever ideas we had from trekking across our farm fields and climbing over gates to capture the perfect shot! His calm, friendly nature made everything feel effortless and we’re so excited to see the final video.

We would highly recommend to anyone looking for someone who goes the extra mile for their big day!
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Smile993 Sent on 13/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely incredible videographer!

James was truly amazing on our wedding day! He went above and beyond, capturing incredible footage and bringing joy and laughter to everyone around him. When we watched the footage, it was everything we had hoped for and more. He managed to capture all the special moments that we'll cherish forever. We can't recommend James enough!
Joshua
Joshua Sent on 21/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience from start to finish, James is the best!

Not only did James produce the most incredible wedding video but he was the most understanding, thoughtful and lovely person to work with. He made us feel so comfortable throughout the whole day and it just made for such a natural and amazing end product. Would recommend James to anyone and sure these videos will be bringing a tear to our eyes for many years to come, thanks so much! G&J x
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Caitlin Sent on 10/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Such beautiful videography

James did our wedding videography, including a trailer, a short video and a longer video. Each one was absolutely perfect and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend James to any couples looking for videography. On the day he was a really relaxed presence and worked seamlessly with our photographers. We barely noticed him but the amount of amazing candid shots he got of our guests interacting with each other and with us was incredible. We absolutely adore the videos he created for us and will treasure the memories forever. We were initially unsure about getting videography but we will forever be grateful to James for what he has created for us and would urge any newly engaged couples to hire James.
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Lucy Sent on 19/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding video

James did such an incredible job of our wedding video! Honestly it was more than we ever expected, just amazing to be able to look back on our day and re-live it with such a wonderful video!
James was just brilliant on the day, such a kind gent and made us both feel so at ease (as well as our bridal party and groomsmen whilst getting ready). He made it so fun and nothing was too much. He’s an incredible talent!
Courtney
Courtney Sent on 04/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

!00% reccommend

James was absolutely fantastic. I honestly cannot recommend him enough, he made us feel so comfortable and full of compliments. Captured all the special parts of our day and even made a few changes for me when i was 100% on one of the videos. Thank you so much!
Bryony
Bryony Sent on 17/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

James captured every moment beautifully - book him!

We booked James for our wedding at Crockwell Farm in October 2024. Our biggest priority from the wedding video was to capture natural moments between our lovely guests, and James absolutely nailed this. The video he produced not only captures the day in the most fantastic way, but also features every single guest and moments that we didn't even notice at the time! He is so kind and easygoing, able to work around whatever is going on and he collaborated with our photographer amazingly despite having never worked with him before. We'd definitely recommend him!
Chloë
Chloë 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.
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Hannah Sent on 03/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Could not recommend James enough!

After looking at video snippets from previous weddings that James had filmed and the reviews that couples had left, we didn't doubt that we were going to be in safe hands - and we were right to think so! We’re so happy with how the videos have turned out and we can’t thank James enough for capturing our day so beautifully. James was great on the day, working hand-in-hand with our photographer to ensure both the photos and video turned out well (you'd have never known that they hadn't met before!) and helping to keep the good vibes going. Thank you so much again James - you helped make our day so special, both at the time and now forever.
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!
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 26/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

It’s a big fat yes from us!

We cannot recommend James enough! He captured all the special moment of our wedding day so beautifully, from the big events to the little, heartfelt details we didn’t even realise were happening. He was so much fun and our guests loved him as much as we did.
The final video was beyond what we could have imagined - it perfectly captured the emotion and laughter from beginning to end. We have watched it so many times, and every time we’re transported back to out magical day. Thank you for creating a keepsake we’ll cherish forever!
Stuart
Stuart 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.
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Cami Sent on 10/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing

James was absolutely amazing and we cannot recommend him enough. Throughout the wedding planning process he was in touch and has been in touch since with updates on our videos. He made our day so special, fitted in so easily and made us feel completely comfortable with a lot of laughs along the way. Our wedding videos are everything we could have wished for and something we will treasure forever.
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Amie Sent on 26/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Very talented videographer and so lovely

Highly recommend James as a videographer, he captured our day so beautifully. The videos were created quickly and we were both really happy with the outcome of our videos. We really liked that James offered different packages including a longer film which captured the ceremony, speeches and first dances. As well as being a talented videographer he is also a lovely person and made us feel so comfortable.
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