THE JOURNAL

Honest Stories and Helpful Insights

A behind-the-scenes look at wedding days, creative tips, and inspiration for couples who want their film — and their day — to feel effortlessly real.

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Jake & Amy’s Cinematic Wedding Film at The Renaissance at Kelham Hall

A joyful, cinematic wedding film at the Renaissance Hall in Keltnam, blending elegant storytelling with a documentary touch.

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Recent Weddings

Mark & Suzy’s Wedding at Sandhole Oak Barn

A warm, romantic wedding captured at Sandhole Oak Barn in the heart of Cheshire. Every frame reflects soft light, laughter, and story-driven detail.

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Jake & Amy’s Cinematic Wedding Film at The Renaissance at Kelham Hall

A joyful, cinematic wedding film at the Renaissance Hall in Keltnam, blending elegant storytelling with a documentary touch.

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Planning Guides

Conwy Castle and Conwy surroundings taken from the air overlooking the harbour

The Best Wedding Venues in North Wales for Cinematic Wedding Films

Wedding Venues in North Wales for Cinematic Wedding Films
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The 10 Best Wedding Videography Locations in Cheshire Chosen by a Local Filmmaker

The 10 best Cheshire wedding venues for cinematic films, chosen through real experience and honest insights.
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The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Videography Packages: What You Actually Need

This guide will walk you through what actually matters in a videography package, what doesn't, and what you genuinely need to look for when choosing someone to film your wedding.
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How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Videographer: What Really Matters (and What Doesn’t)

Learn how to choose your wedding videographer with confidence. From storytelling style and personality to budget and delivery, here’s everything modern couples should know before booking.
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Venue Guides

Cinematic Wedding Videography at The Renaissance at Kelham Hall

Searching for a Kelham Hall wedding videographer? Cinematic, documentary-style wedding films crafted with natural emotion and elegant storytelling.
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Sandhole Oak Barn Wedding Videographer

Looking for a Sandhole Oak Barn wedding videographer? Cinematic, elegant films crafted with natural storytelling, golden-hour beauty and stress-free coverage.
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Inspiration & Advice

jake and amy couples portraits outside the reinassance at kelham hall

5 Tips for planning your perfect day

A day full of laughter, light, and emotion — captured as it truly felt.

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Ready to Begin Your Story?

Every Nocturne film begins with a conversation — about your story, your energy, and how you want your day to feel. We only take on a limited number of weddings each year to keep every film personal and intentional.

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Cinematic wedding films for modern romantics — crafted by filmmaker Tom Kinton, blending fine-art cinematography with authentic storytelling across the Cheshire, North Wales, Shropshire, the rest of the UK and Europe.

📍 Based in Cheshire, UK

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🎥 Available across the UK & Europe