Creative Cinematic Film-making
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An elegant and glamorous wedding at One Marleybone gave me plenty of opportunities for cinematic shots, as this selection of frames attests!
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It’s hard to beat the beautiful backdrop of the Dordogne for a wedding, especially as the sun sets over the river! It was lovely spending a couple of warm days in this picturesque part of France.
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and making final adjustments before their beautiful wedding in one of the oldest churches in central Florence.
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As I’ve had some new 2024 followers I thought I’d show my face again. I’m Toby (that’s me on the right filming a stunning elopement in Corsica last year) owner of Handcraft Pictures. I’ve been filming weddings and elopements full time for 14 years now and have been lucky enough to travel all over the world doing so.
I love cinema and the whole experience of going to the movies and attempt to replicate that feeling in my work, creating “mini-movies” for all of my clients- a film worthy of being watched on a big screen.
I don’t want my films to follow fleeting social media trends, I want them to out last social media altogether if possible, by attempting to replicate the timeless quality of classic cinema.
Last year Vogue magazine ranked me in their top 3 UK wedding videographers and kindly said if you book with me: “you’ll be left with a film worthy of its own awards ceremony.”
As well as filming weddings and elopements I use my experience in the industry to run workshops for new videographers looking to take their work to the next level, and have a few exciting projects in the works for 2024.
When not travelling for work you’ll either find me in the park with my 4 year old son, at the cinema or at a live music or comedy gig.
Feel free to DM if you want to know more!
//ABOUT ME//
I've had a fair few new followers recently hello and thank you!) so thought I should reintroduce myself.
I'm Toby, I run Handcraft Pictures, and have shot hundreds of weddings since starting my business in 2010.
I've loved filmmaking ever since picking up a video camera as a child and have never stopped creating, whether it was little films with my siblings, music videos in my teens or short films during my student days, I have never fallen out of love with the craft.
I am an avid cinema goer, I love everything about the experience. I love how immersive and free of distraction it is. I love how film looks up on a big screen, the grain, the imperfections, the flickering pulse of the projector. I love how much bigger and bolder it makes every expression and emotion but most of all I love the nostalgia of it.
The word "cinematic" gets overused in the wedding videography world, but I really do try and create as close to a movie experience as I can with my films, from the way I shoot on the day, the way I tell the story, the pacing, grading and the grain, my lens choices, music choices everything is intended to create a movie-like experience and I love when couples mange to experience their films on as big a screen as possible.
I think my style is always changing and evolving, and I try and create something as fresh and unique for each of my couples as I can, but always with the underlying principle that the film needs to feel like an experience and one that will live on, not filled with trendy gimmicks and tricks that will date it, not designed to be watched in portrait mode on phones that will one day be obsolete, but in the format of the movies- a format that has stood the test of time.
The stunning Kew Gardens Palm House…
//Lake Garda Elopement//
Lake Garda is a stunning part of the world, whether it’s a moody misty day or glorious sunshine it oozes history and nostalgic romance, so I’m always happy to film there.
Garda itself is beautiful spot at the north of the lake, framed by the mountains and a perfect spot for an elopement.
Taking time for a boat ride on the lake is a must as it’s such a great opportunity for portrait shots and a stroll through the streets of any of the lakeside towns looks like something from a classic movie.
You can find the film from this shoot on the films tab of my Instagram grid, or just enjoy these photos taken alongside me by David Bradford.
The breathtaking Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild perched above the Côte d’Azur, with its French, Spanish, Florentine and Japanese inspired gardens.
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It Only Happens When I Dance With You…
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Tom and Tara flew over from the Netherlands with their closest family and friends for a destination wedding in my favourite city: London (I might be biased).
Their day started around the city with a first look at their hotel, a quick stop at the Royal Exchange before heading on the tour for afternoon tea, while being transported to the stunning
This is post one of two from their day, as there were too many great frames from their film to choose from!
It was a pleasure to work with so many great suppliers on the day:
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Patrick and Samantha celebrating moments after their wedding ceremony.
Patrick and Samantha, matching the glamour of the Ritz Paris…
Isa and Malcolm soaking in the evening sunshine at on the French Riviera. It was a truly stunning few days and you can see their teaser film on the grid now.
Isa and Malcolm taking a romantic stroll the evening before their breathtaking wedding on the French Riviera at
Isa and Malcolm taking a romantic stroll the evening before their stunning wedding on the French Riviera. Teaser film coming soon!
A beautfiul 3 day Greek wedding elopement in Athens and Santorini from Wedding Videographer Handcraft Pictures
It’s been an eventful few years, especially when condensed down to a few minutes!
RETROSPECTIVE 2022 has been quite the whirlwind year for me- I travelled to Bali, New York, Florence, the Dordogne, Washington, Athens, Santorini, as well a...
and were married in the breathtaking Lost Orangery at manor on a beautiful summers day. Here’s a teaser of their stunning day!
and were married in the breathtaking Lost Orangery at manor on a scorching June day surrounded by family and friends.
Here is a teaser of their day.
and were married at the breathtaking manor on a scorching June day. Here’s a frame of Carl, film to follow!
It was great to be back at with Jency and Tim for a beautiful micro wedding and tea ceremony.
Here is a short teaser of the day!
Another frame from Ricky and Jen’s beautiful wedding at at the weekend. A short teaser film is available now.
A short teaser from Ricky and beautiful wedding at St Albans Cathedral.
Due to restrictions they could only have a ceremony, and only with 15 guests, but we did get the run of the cathedral afterwards which allowed for some lovely portrait moments!
A short teaser from and beautiful wedding at St Albans Cathedral.
Due to restrictions they could only have a ceremony, and only with 15 guests, but we did get the run of the cathedral afterwards, which allowed for some lovely portrait moments!
moments before she walked down the aisle in yesterday. Film coming soon!
Really looking forward to finally getting back to filming professionally, its been a while!
I have used this time to make improvements to my equipment, my editing workflow and pretending all those films I watched during lockdown were research...
My first wedding of 2021 is next week, so you can finally expect some new content from me, thanks for hanging around during this quiet time!
Good luck to all the couples finally getting the chance to wed and thanks to the tireless efforts of the campaign for getting us to this point!
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