Kind words & authentic moments 🫶🏻
The story is paramount in film & it is especially important in your wedding film- after all, what makes your film unique is you!
As a wedding filmmaker I am always searching for narrative throughout your wedding day. Speeches, readings, letters, candid conversations- all are amazing at creating a comprehensive story of who you are as a couple & what your love story means to you both.
As an example, here is an excerpt from Stacie & Luke’s wedding film, where their vicar is describing their relationship during their wedding ceremony. It’s a really beautiful way to end their film, highlighting what it means to the newly established Mr & Mrs Friend.
It’s also not only finding the right content & using it in the best creative way possible to have the biggest impact, but it’s also about the quality level that narrative is captured in. Poor audio quality, too much background noise in the recording or voices competing with any music or sound effects used in the film will lower the overall quality of the film & so it’s something I place a huge emphasis on.
As you watch this clip, listen to the clarity of the vicars voice & how prominent it is against the background sound effects & music. Words have the biggest impact in a film & being able to hear them clearly is something I’ve always valued & focussed on.
Stacie & Luke had such a beautiful day & I hope you enjoy this little clip from their wedding film! 🫶🏻
Bride - @stacie.friend
Groom - @lukefriend7
Film By - @lukebatchelorproductions
Dress Designer - @sophiatolli
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I love using this little trick in my work! 🎥🤩
I mean, who doesn’t love a little bit of cinematic haze? Especially when the results look so good!
You would have seen this before in plenty of Hollywood movies- it’s the reason you can see those sunrays coming through a window or the thing that gives atmosphere to an indoor scene. Cinematic haze has been used for decades to create a certain look & feel to the film.
I started adopting it about 3 years ago with this type of ‘haze in a can’. It’s perfect for dramatising a light source, softening the scene & just adding that extra bit of spice to a shot.
It doesn’t work everywhere of course & it’s something I’ll use in a specific use case, like here with Ehrin & Alfie during a dramatic first dance scene, or perhaps for a bridal portrait on a wedding morning.
Creativity comes in many forms & having this small little can in my toolkit gives me so many options to add to a scene. 🎥
Film by - @lukebatchelorproductions
Models - @real_couple_wrens
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Isn’t this just so wonderful? 🫶🏻🥹
The moment Amy’s father saw her for the first time in her wedding dress on her wedding morning at Chiddingstone Castle- one of the purest & most heartwarming dress reveals I’ve ever had the pleasure of filming 🤎
Authentic moments like this are what really brings those emotions flooding back to you when you watch your wedding film- they really are just so special.
As a filmmaker I never want to interrupt or disturb these moments- they’re so important for you to have & they form some of the core memories you’ll have from your wedding day. So all my work, input & direction is done beforehand.
I want to utilise the surroundings, the lighting & the space to be able to capture these moments in the best way possible. By deciding this beforehand & advising you on where I think is best, it allows me to be completely hands off for the moment itself, allowing it to unfold & breath completely naturally.
It will always, always be an honour to be able to film these incredibly emotional & authentic moments for my clients 🤎🙌
Bride: @amylouisejohnson
Venue: @chiddingstonecastlewedding
Bridal Shop: @pronovias
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The Friend’s 🫶🏻🎥
How incredible do Stacie & Luke look on their wedding day?
In this short excerpt from Stacie & Luke’s wedding film, you can hear Luke’s heartfelt Groom’s speech & see just how incredible these two looked on their very happy, very emotional wedding day at the Nightyard 🤎
Bride - @stacie.friend
Groom - @lukefriend7
Film By - @lukebatchelorproductions
Photography - @crystalmemoriesphotography
Venue - @thenightyard
Bridal Shop - @bijoubridalstudio
Dress Designer - @sophiatolli
Grooms Suit - @nextofficial
Cake - @fairydustbaker
Hair Stylist - @kentweddinghairbykarlie
MUA - @hhmakeupartist
Catering - @mkcatering_
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The Villiers’ 🫶🏻🎥🎇
Gemma & Sam decided to treat their wedding guests to a surprise fireworks display- the perfect ending to an incredible wedding day at Solton Manor.
There’s so many things I’ve seen clients do over the years to add that special ‘panache’ to their wedding day. Sparklers, smoke, bubbles, releasing doves, birds of prey, champagne sprays & of course, fireworks. These moments are always amazing to capture!
Bride - @gems.liz
Groom - @villiers.sam
Film By - @lukebatchelorproductions
Photography - @matttrottphotography
Fireworks - @ajpyrotechnics
Venue - @soltonmanor
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The Maltby’s 🫶🏻🎥
Caroline & Max had one of those weddings you’ll never forget. The type of wedding that lives long in the memory & brings a smile to your face every time you remember it.
A truly stunning day- aesthetically on point, stylish & happy, full of bright colours & personality. The strange thing was, it wasn’t really about that. This wedding was purely about love, about two amazing people from opposite sides of the globe joining their lives together. It was infectious & it ensured that this was easily one of the best weddings of the year.
What a story these two had as well. The boy from a small town in Kent marrying the girl from California- it genuinely was the from the stuff that movies are made of.
This was one of my favourite moments from the Maltby’s day- a super happy & vibrant confetti walk straight after their wedding ceremony, with the cheers & screams from every happy guest in attendance setting the tone for what was to become a truly unforgettable wedding day.
Bride - @caroline286
Groom - @max_maltby
Film By - @lukebatchelorproductions
Photography - @modernvintageweddings
Dress Designer - @maggiesotterodesigns
Bridal Shop - @bridalway
Grooms Suit - @editsuits
Cake - @cbcakery
Light & Sound - @effectevent
Catering - @coco_basil_catering
HMUA - @jesshawkinsmakeup
Fireworks - @firework_crazy
Tent & Furnishings - @rajtentclub
Wedding Planner/Florist - @ivyandgoldstudio
DJ - @surreyeventservices
Singer - @hattiewhiteheadmusic
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The Avery’s 🫶🏻🎥
I mean, come on, who doesn’t love a good celebratory Champagne spray?
There are so many different emotions throughout a wedding day & I want to capture them all. Love, intimacy, apprehension, celebration, nervousness & elegance to name but a few.
However there’s one thing you need, something that compliments all the rest of of those emotions & that, of course, is fun! In my films I love switching the tempo from slow, reflective & romantic to high energy fun & laughter, so I’m constantly looking for those moments on your big day.
Annabel & Ross’ Champagne spray is a perfect example. They had such a beautiful & intimate day, but there was also so, so much fun! Just look at how happy they both are drinking & laughing whilst celebrating tying the knot after so many years together 🫶🏻
Bride - @mrs_annabelavery
Groom - @ross_avery88
Film By - @lukebatchelorproductions
Venue - @swynfordmanor
Photography - @charlennewebbphotography
Dress Designer - @enzoani
Bridal Shop - @willowandgracebridal
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The Staffords 🫶🏻🎥
Shaunnie & Peter had so much love for each other on their wedding day at The Oak Grove- something that everyone lucky enough to be there on the day could feel 🤎
Late summer sunshine poured through the grand oak trees as the Staffords married in their outdoor wedding ceremony, followed by laughter, dancing & one very, very beautiful sunset. This personal & intimate affair put a smile on everyone’s face- as you can see, they had quite the wedding day!
A huge congratulations to Shaunnie & Peter- I hope you enjoy this little taste of what is to come 🫶🏻🎥
Bride - @shawbalina
Groom - peterstafford51
Film By - @lukebatchelorproductions
Photography - @holliecarlinphotography
Venue - @the_oak_grove
Dress Designer - @wardrobebydulcine
Bridal Shop - @victoriasbridalboutique
Grooms Suit - @bennetts_menswear
Hair Stylist - @hannahthehairstylist
MUA - @beautywithamethyst
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Just wait to see his reaction 🫶🏻💔
Some moments you cannot script, you cannot plan for. They’re once in a lifetime, gone in a flash & there’s just no way of knowing how you’ll react.
Walking down the aisle is a perfect example, especially when you have a reaction as incredible as Marc’s when he saw Cerrie walking towards him. The way they met each other at the end is so beautiful!
If I’m ever asked to explain why someone should have their wedding day filmed, or why I think it’s such an important element to have on your wedding day, then I show them clips like this. It’s so magical to have these types of moments captured, to relive that emotion over & over again.
This was easily one of my favourite reactions of 2024 🫶🏻🎥
Bride - @cerriebola
Groom - @marcbolaa
Film By - @lukebatchelorproductions
Photography - @rosshurleyphoto
Venue - @theorangerymaidstone
Floristry - @floral_explosion
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What about this for a sunset? ☀️🎥
What do you do when it rains non-stop all day on your wedding day? You cross all your fingers & toes that just before the sun goes down the clouds open up & you get one of those epic, turns the whole sky orange kind of sunsets.
That’s exactly what happened to Becki & James at @coolingcastlebarn on this, their beautiful & intimate wedding day. As the sky erupted into a sunset so good you could almost touch it, we took these two sweethearts out for an evening walk & my gosh was it worth it.
A huge congratulations to Becki & James, as well as daughter Callie who so eloquently narrates this teaser film from her ceremony reading. A truly magical day & there’s so much more to come 🫶🏻🎥
Bride - @beckikerri
Groom - James Ratcliffe
Film By - @lukebatchelorproductions
Photography - @davidkingphotographer
Venue - @coolingcastlebarn
Dress Designer - @sophietolli
Bridal Shop - @confettiandlacebridal
Grooms Suit - @nextofficial
Floristry - @floral_explosion
Hair Stylist - @bridalhairbykerrie
MUA - @avriljarrettmua
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When your Father sees you for the first time 🫶🏻
It’s one of those personal moments I’ve always loved to capture on film- the moment a Father sees his daughter for the first time in her wedding dress on her wedding morning 🫶🏻 it’s always so special! Just like this clip here of Rachel’s father seeing her for the first time 🤎
Sometimes there’s tears & sometimes there’s laughter- sometimes the reactions can take people completely by surprise. You really don’t ever know how the reaction is going to be!
As a wedding filmmaker I am always conscious of the balance between creatively filming your day & getting involved, whilst also giving your personal & emotional moments space & the chance to breathe. A natural moment is worth a hundred staged- my pet peeve is when someone interrupts these precious once in a lifetime moments.
So what is my input? I’ll normally come up with some options or ideas to make these moments look there best- be that changing the lighting, heading outside or to a different location, or changing the room around to create the best looking scene I can for you. That way we can still get a creatively attractive & good looking scene way before these moments.
But as for the actual moment itself?
That’s 100% between you two 🤎 it’s authentic, emotive- you can’t re-do or fake these, which is what makes them so special.
Bride - @rachelwillson24
Groom - @rywillson23
Film By - @lukebatchelorproductions
2nd Videographer - @brookeleefilms
Photography - @gavyophoto
Venue - @wintersbarns
Dress Designer - @madilanebridal
Bridal Shop - @isabellagracebridal
Grooms Suit - @santoromilan
Floristry - bestweddingsevents
DJ - @theweddingchaps
Hair Stylist - @hairbylucie_
MUA - @charlottejennifermua
Saxophone - @solo_sax_kent
#wintersbarns #wintersbarnswedding #fatherdaughterlove #weddingdress #weddingdressinspiration #madilanebridal #emotionalmoment #bridestory #fatherofthebride #sonyalpha
Rachel + Ryan 🤎🎥🫶🏻
These two stole our hearts as they tied the knot at @wintersbarns in this, their perfect wedding day 🤎
Glitter balls & saxophones, sunsets & bursts of orange, high emotions & belly hurting laughter- what a way to celebrate your wedding day surrounded by your best friends.
A huge congratulations to Rachel & Ryan- what an honour it was to be a part of your special day 🫶🏻 Here’s a little taste of what’s to come!
Bride - @rachelwillson24
Groom - @rywillson23
Film By - @lukebatchelorproductions
2nd Videographer - @brookeleefilms
Photography - @gavyophoto
Venue - @wintersbarns
Dress Designer - @madilanebridal
Bridal Shop - @isabellagracebridal
Grooms Suit - @santoromilan
Floristry - bestweddingsevents
DJ - @theweddingchaps
Hair Stylist - @hairbylucie_
MUA - @charlottejennifermua
Saxophone - @solo_sax_kent
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