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On Hitched.co.uk since 2020

Last update: February 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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Jamie 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.
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!
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!
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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.
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.
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.
Sophie
Sophie 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.
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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.
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 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 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!
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Sophie Sent on 16/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible videographer! 10/10

James was absolutely incredible on our wedding day. He turned up and immediately put a smile on our faces, and he even helped us set up for the wedding! The shots he captured of our day were priceless. It is 100% worth hiring James to be your videographer for your wedding! We are so happy and pleased with our video and will watch it for years and years to come.
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