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On Hitched.co.uk since 2020

Last update: November 2025

James O'Halloran Studios is a wedding videography company based in the West Midlands which, for the past decade, has been creating wedding films that are both cinematic and naturalistic.

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 offers 3 packages - all include drone footage and a full day's coverage - once I'm with you I'm there for the duration 😄

I have 5 cameras, although you'll probably only see one (I'm a ninja at hiding them).

I have 4-5 sound recording devices - having clear sound is so important to the wedding films!

Full colour grading and your own choice of music.

Films delivered online.

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?

- Coverage from bridal/groom prep to 1st dance. - 5x Cinema quality 4k cameras (although most of them are hidden). - Drone footage - 4x studio level audio recording devices. - Your choice of music

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 cinematic yet naturalistic films. The best way to do that is to: - have a fun, relaxed rapport with the couples - use cinema quality cameras/lenses - avoid trends or gimmicks

What kind of equipment do you use?

I have 6 cameras: 2x DSLR-type 4k cameras (Lumix GH5), 2x slightly larger tripod-mounted cameras (Canon C300 Mark II), a go pro (as a backup camera really) and a drone

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 after the dancing then I'm happy to stay but would have to charge £200. Most couples don't need that 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?

I'm a very relaxed person and I like my couples (and films) to have the same vibe so it's my job to bring a the calm if it's getting stressful and the silliness if it's awkward - couple shots! 😆

Served in

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

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Reviews for James O'Halloran Studios

Megan
Megan Sent on 27/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Cinematic gold

We stumbled across James during our search for a videographer for our wedding and his work blew us away.

The way he edits is so cinematic and he captures all the moments in a fly-on-the-wall style.

Not only is James amazing at what he does, but he’s also such a lovely person. He makes you feel super calm on the day and radiates warmth and good vibes.

We’re so glad we went with James and the wedding video is exactly how we envisioned and something we will cherish long into the future.

If you’re contemplating James for your event - do it!!
J
Jessica Sent on 14/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend

Can’t recommend James enough!!
From start to finish he was absolutely incredible!

All communications pre wedding were great and prompt. No waiting around which took stress away.
On the day James was incredible. Me and my husband are not much for cameras but James made it so easy and we felt extremely comfortable.
He was a pleasure to have there on the day.
The finished product is absolutely incredible and is a memory we will cherish for years to come.
Thank you so much xx
Dee
Dee Sent on 04/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10 Years Renewal Magic ✨

We had the absolute pleasure of having James capture our 10-year wedding renewal, and the video completely exceeded our expectations! Every moment was filmed so beautifully and naturally from the emotional vows to the fun dance moments.
James made us and everyone around feel so relaxed, it never felt staged or awkward. Thank you, James, for giving us something we’ll treasure forever 💕
Highly recommend to anyone looking for a talented, professional, kind, and passionate videographer!
E
Elliott Sent on 24/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Reliving the Best Day Ever—All Thanks to James

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We honestly can’t recommend James enough—he’s an absolute gem of a videographer and a true master of his craft.
From the very beginning, James was warm, funny, polite, and incredibly easy to work with. He communicated clearly throughout the entire process, keeping us updated and making sure we felt confident and excited leading up to the big day.
On the wedding day itself, James arrived right on time, fully prepared with an impressive array of equipment—multiple recorders, microphones, and everything needed to capture every moment in stunning detail. And wow, did he deliver.
The final videos were nothing short of mind-blowing. Words genuinely fail to describe how happy we are with the results. He gave us a short highlight reel perfect for social media not long after the wedding, which was such a lovely touch. But the real masterpiece was the full one-hour film. It was edited beautifully with music and seamless transitions, telling the story of our day from start to finish.
James captured everything: Megan getting ready, the emotional moment when the bridesmaids and her dad saw her dress for the first time, the guests arriving—all in chronological order so you could truly feel the build-up from both sides. One of our favourite moments was Ozzy, our dog, bounding down the aisle to deliver the rings—James caught it perfectly! The ceremony, reception drinks, speeches in crystal-clear HD with flawless sound, and the wild after party… it’s all there, and it’s magical.
His pricing was more than fair for the level of professionalism and the quality of the final product. He offered different packages to suit different needs, and we felt we got incredible value for what we chose.
James is incredibly talented, and we’re so grateful he was part of our day. If you’re looking for someone to capture your wedding with heart, humour, and cinematic flair—look no further.
J
Jade Sent on 23/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing work!

From the moment we met James he was extremely welcoming and friendly and very professional.

He made us feel relaxed in the morning and he recorded discretely where needed.

He is very chilled and has great energy about him and he got on great with everyone including our other vendors and our friends and family commented how nice he was.

He travelled over 2 hours to us and he wasn’t over priced for overnight accommodation/travel.

Great value for money.

His communication is quick and clear and we have never been left ‘waiting or worrying’

Our videos are unbelievable and we will cherish those for the rest of our lives. The content is like reliving our special moments again and we couldnt be more grateful for all he has captured.

The quality is fantastic and we are so happy we chose James to be our videographer.

thankyou so much,

MRS & MRS ROGERS 🥂

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!
L
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!
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
C
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.
C
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 🧡
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!
H
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.
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James O'Halloran
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Hey!

I'm James, just entered my 40s, married for over 10 years, 2 kids and currently doing the best job in the world which is making wedding films for the most awesome couples in the world!

It's just me in the business so I do all the filming, editing...and admin 😬😁

It's an abolsute privilege and pleasure to do this job and hopefully I'll be making a magical memory out of your wedding day soon.

Take care!

James

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