Cotswolds Wedding Videographer

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We’re Simon + Heather. We’re Cotswolds wedding videographers.

We’re Simon and Heather, a relaxed and easy-going videography duo who cover the gorgeous Cotswolds region. We’ve got years of experience capturing weddings in Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire, and Worcestershire and would love to be a part of yours.

Our approach to wedding videography is all about capturing the natural moments and emotions of your day, so you can look back and relive the memories forever. We offer both photography and videography services, or a combination of both, to make your planning process a breeze.

If our style sounds like a good fit for your special day then get in touch and tell us all about your plans!

“I can’t imagine anyone you’d rather have documenting one of the most important days of your life.”

AISLING + PHILIP

Cotswolds Wedding Videographer

We’re proud to say that we’ve been named among the top wedding photographers in the UK by The Wedding Industry Awards, and our base is in the sunny seaside town of Brighton. But don’t worry, travel is included in all of our packages, so you won’t have to worry about any sneaky extra costs.

When we’re not behind the camera, we love to explore the Cotswold countryside, with its rich history and lush landscapes. From quaint villages made of honey-coloured stone, to rolling hills and historic stately homes, the Cotswolds have it all for those looking for a stunning wedding venue.

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Documentary wedding videography

We know no one wants to stand around for hours posing awkwardly and a lot of our couples tell us they aren’t comfortable in front of the camera.  We like to keep things simple and relaxed, blending in with your family and friends as much as possible and filming your day as it naturally happens. We’ve been photographing and video-ing weddings for over 14 years so you can rest assured that we can strike the perfect balance of capturing natural moments while ensuring we are exactly where we need to be to make sure all the key moments of your day are documented beautifully without disrupting your special day. 

Our Videography Style

Our style is really informal and we film your day as it happens, without taking you away from your guests for hours and hours to pose for photos. We know how much work goes into planning a wedding and we certainly don’t want you to miss your own party!
We love making portraits, but we fit them in when they make sense to the day, not when your granny wants to give you a hug or you want to catch up with school friends you’ve not seen for years.

Cotswolds Weddings

When we’re not photographing or filming weddings in the Cotswolds we’re outdoorsy people and we love exploring the Cotswolds countryside – the area has so many amazing walks and things to see. We love nothing more than lacing up our walking boots, packing up our cameras and getting completely lost for hours with our dog  – especially if we can discover a cosy dog-friendly pub along the way.

If you are looking for quintessential English charm then the picture perfect villages of Snowshill and Painswick should tick all the right boxes. The Painswick, a beautifully restored Palladian House is a popular choice for Cotswold weddings and for couples wanting to tie the knot in a traditional village location offering the famous golden stone cottages that you might have seen all over Instagram. 

Cheltenham Weddings

We also have a soft spot for the spa town of Cheltenham, with its regal architecture and fun festivals. Whether you’re looking for a fairytale Cotswold wedding or a chic city celebration, Cheltenham has something to offer, with its rolling hills and plenty of shopping, bars, and restaurants to enjoy.

Films + Photos

We offer both photography and videography, so you can have us for photography, videography – or both, cutting down the hassle of hiring separate suppliers. 

Our wedding films perfectly compliment our wedding photography, shot in a similar style but offering you the opportunity to have your ceremony and speeches recorded so you can relive the magic of your big day again and again.  

All our packages include travel so you don’t need to worry about any additional costs.  

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“…Booking Simon & Heather to capture our wedding was one of the best decisions we made, the pictures speak for themselves, they are absolutely stunning!..”

ROSIE + JAMES

FAQs

We only take one wedding per weekend & popular dates get booked up to 2 years in advance, so if you like what you see and want us to be a part of your day you can get in touch with us here.

400-600 for a full day’s wedding photography. However, there are no strict limits, so if it takes 700+ pictures to tell your story, that’s how many you’ll receive.

40-60 for an engagement shoot.

Films range from 3-5 minute highlight films, to 10 minute feature films – but again, we don’t set limits, it’s all about telling your story beautifully.

All the edited photos are provided ‘ready to print’ — and we encourage you to do so, photos are meant to be printed and enjoyed!

Absolutely! Whilst we predominantly work in a documentary style for the majority of the day we know that having a few group photographs is often really important to you and your family. So we’ll work with you to make sure everyone is happy and you get the all the photos you want.

We find that keeping group photos to 8-10 groups allows us to work efficiently without taking too much time away from your day. We usually do these during the drinks reception when everyone is a bit more relaxed and we keep things light and informal.

For more information, there’s a little guide here: Group Photographs.

We’ve had the privilege of providing wedding photography at many venues all across South of England & they’re all great for different styles of weddings. We’ve put together a few of our favourite venues from the South of England here: Wedding Venues in the South of England

We travel anywhere for a good a story! We’re based in Brighton, and photograph weddings all across the country, from as far north locations like Yorkshire and Scotland, to Somerset and the gorgeous Isle of Wight and the Isle of Man! So, if you’re planning a wedding in The Cotswolds, and looking for a Cotswolds Wedding Photographer or, indeed anywhere in the UK – and like the sound of our work, please get in touch!

Whilst many of our commissions are within Brighton and Sussex, We cover weddings all across the UK and Internationally. We particularly love weddings in The Cotswolds!

Recent UK wedding destinations have including the Lake District, the Peak District, Lancashire, Yorkshire, Wales, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall – plus all points in between.

International travel and destination weddings are also welcome – please ask for details.

As of 2018, We only take one wedding per weekend & popular dates get booked up to 2 years in advance, so if you like
what you see and want us to be a part of your day, secure your date soon.

Securing the date is easy –

You’ll just need to complete a booking form and pay the £500 booking fee and that’s it, your date will be secure.

The booking fee is applied towards whichever wedding photography package you choose, with the remaining balance due four weeks before your wedding.

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Absolutely! Whilst we predominantly work in a documentary style – group photographs are an important and fun part of the day. If you keep to 8-10 groups it allows us to do them quickly and efficiently, without taking too much time away from your drinks reception.

For more information, there’s a little guide here: Group Photographs.

Yes! Simon is the primary photographer and Heather acts as associate photographer at larger weddings or where dual coverage is required. She also takes the lead on our stunning wedding films. Our styles and working dynamic compliment each other perfectly and for a small additional cost we can offer wedding photography packages including both of us.

We’ve photographed hundreds of weddings over the past 14 years and have had the pleasure of documenting a variety of Asian Weddings, Jewish weddings, Indian weddings, Greek Weddings, as well as many Catholic & CoE Weddings. We always thoroughly research ceremonies of cultures and religions that we haven’t experienced before, to ensure everything runs smoothly and we know exactly what to expect.

The majority of photos are produced with Canon 5d mkIV, Canon 5d mkIII and lenses such as 24mm f1.4L II, 35mm f1.4L, 45mm f2.8 TS-E, 50mm f1.2L, 85mm f1.2L, 135mm f2.0L, 70-200mm f2.8L IS.

Also Canon 580EXII flashes, flash triggers, a few handheld video lights, prisms, handheld optical lenses & a lot of other things to unleash creativity.

Multiple backup cameras and lenses come to every wedding — so should anything happen to the main gear, your coverage won’t be affected.

Heather creates videos using much of the same equipment, as well as a variety of microphones and lighting solutions.

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