Wedding Photography & Highlight Film

Photography-led wedding coverage, with a cinematic highlight film

One calm presence. Real moments. Your ceremony and speeches fully captured on video.

Based in Cheshire, photographing & filming UK-wide weddings.

Wedding Photography & Highlight Film

This hybrid coverage is designed for couples who want beautiful, natural wedding photography, with the option of a carefully crafted highlight film that captures the emotion, sound, and atmosphere of the day.

Photography takes priority throughout, while your ceremony and speeches are fully captured on video and woven into a short, cinematic film. It’s a relaxed, documentary-style approach - ideal if you want your day to feel real, not staged, and would prefer one calm, familiar presence rather than juggling multiple suppliers.

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Who this coverage is for

This hybrid approach works best for couples who value story, atmosphere, and people, rather than constant direction or a highly produced setup.

This coverage is a great fit if you…

✓ You want photography to lead, with film as a meaningful addition
✓ You love candid moments and natural interactions
✓ You want your ceremony and speeches fully captured on video
✓ You’d prefer one trusted supplier rather than multiple teams
✓ You’re happy prioritising how the day feels over maximum coverage

This may not be the right fit if you…

× You want three or more video angles running all day
× You expect two full-time shooters at once
× You’re after heavily posed or editorial-style photography
× You want a large, highly visible film crew
HOW THE DAY WORKS

A photography-led approach, with key moments captured on video.

The flow is simple: natural photography throughout, with ceremony & speeches fully recorded on video, then a short highlight film that brings the day back to life.

Morning Prep

Bridal prep gets the attention

I’ll arrive around 1–2 hours before the ceremony to capture the calm, the nerves, and the small moments. If you’d like, I’ll grab 5–10 minutes with the groomsmen at the venue too - usually plenty.

  • Natural moments + meaningful details
  • Light guidance when it helps

The Ceremony

Hands-off during the important bits

During the ceremony I’m unobtrusive. Two static cameras capture the full ceremony while I focus on photography and the atmosphere in the room.

  • Two static cameras rolling
  • Clean audio capture
  • Photography continues throughout

Couple portraits

Mostly candid, lightly guided

We’ll step away for a short pocket of time (usually 10–20 minutes). Think natural movement, not stiff posing. I’ll capture both photos and a handful of short video clips to weave into the film.

  • Quick + relaxed
  • Prompts over posing
  • Photo first, film second

Speeches

Fully captured, reaction-led

Speeches are recorded in full. One camera covers the speaker, one covers reactions — then I’m free to keep photographing the laughs, tears and hugs.

  • Speaker + reaction angles
  • Audio is a priority
  • Photos of the room + moments

Evening

Energy, atmosphere, and the story finishing well

I’ll stay through first dance and a couple of songs after, capturing the room coming alive — plus the moments you don’t see on the day.

  • First dance + party atmosphere
  • Low-key, documentary style
  • Perfect material for the highlight film

Highlight Films

These highlight films show exactly how I capture your day on video.

Getting Ready

Ceremony

Portraits

Reception

Party

What you'll receive

This coverage focuses on story and atmosphere — it doesn’t include long-form documentary edits or a large multi-person crew.

Coverage

  • Photography throughout the day (photography-led, relaxed & natural)
  • Full ceremony filmed (two static cameras, discreet setup)
  • Full speeches filmed (speaker + reactions)
  • Coverage from ~1 hour before ceremony to after first dance

Deliverables

  • 6–8 minute cinematic highlight film
  • Full ceremony film (clean audio, complete edit)
  • Full speeches film
  • 30–60s social teaser (delivered within 1 week)
  • 350-400 Photos delivered in an online gallery.
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Check Availability

Share your date and venue - no pressure, no obligation.

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Relaxed video call

A short chat to make sure we’re a good fit and talk through your day.

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Secure your date

Booking fee + simple agreement.

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Enjoy your wedding

I’ll handle the rest — with a check-in before the day.

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FAQ

Do we need to pose a lot?

No. The day is photographed in a natural, documentary way. I’ll offer light guidance when it helps, but there’s no stiff posing or long photo sessions. Most couples tell me it feels relaxed and unobtrusive.

How does hybrid photo + film actually work on the day?

Photography leads throughout the day. During the ceremony and speeches, discreet video cameras capture everything in full while I continue photographing the atmosphere and reactions. Those moments are then woven into a short, cinematic highlight film.els relaxed and unobtrusive.

Will you be filming all day?

No — only the moments that matter most. The ceremony and speeches are captured in full on video, plus a short pocket during portraits and the start of the evening. The rest of the day stays photography-led and low-key.

What’s included in the highlight film?

A 6–8 minute cinematic film that captures the feeling of the day, including:
Full ceremony audio
Full speeches audio
Natural moments and atmosphere
A short section of the evening to finish the story
It’s designed to feel like a memory, not a recap.

When will we receive everything?

You’ll receive:
A short social teaser within 1 week
The full gallery and highlight film within 6–8 weeks
I don’t rush the edit — the goal is something timeless.

Do you work well with venues and churches?

Yes. I’m used to working discreetly in churches and ceremony spaces. Some churches have specific rules around filming, so I always recommend checking in advance — I’m happy to adapt to their preferences.

Is this right for us if we’re camera-shy?

Absolutely. This approach works best for couples who want their day to feel real, not staged. Most people forget the camera is there within minutes.

What are the next steps if we want to book?

The next step is a short, relaxed call to make sure we’re a good fit. If you’d like to go ahead, your date is secured with a booking fee and simple agreement — no pressure, no hard sell.

What Our Couples Say

Honest words from the people whose stories we’ve captured.

Mark and Suzy

Tom - What a talented gentleman!

We knew from the moment we were first introduced that we wanted you to capture our special day & how glad we are that we did.

Nothing was too much trouble, you blended in seamlessly and produced such an incredible video capturing the most special moments for us to cherish forever.Thank you so much Tom, we couldn’t be any happier with your professionalism, not just on the day, but your subsequent works.

We have relived the day so many times watching your work, which we feel incredibly fortunate to be able too.We have and will highly recommend you to anyone who lets us.Wishing you all the best going forward with your business Tom, we have every confidence that you will be the biggest and best videographer there is within the wedding scene.Thank you again Mark & Suzy.

Jake & Amy

We cannot say enough amazing things about Tom! From the very first meeting, he was warm, professional, and genuinely excited to capture our wedding day. His passion for storytelling and eye for detail absolutely blew us away.

On the big day, Tom was a calming presence — discreet when needed, yet always in the right place at the right time to capture every special moment. He worked seamlessly with our photographer and other vendors, keeping everything stress-free and enjoyable.

When we received our wedding video, we were completely speechless. The way Tom wove together the laughter, the emotion, the little glances, and all the big moments was pure magic. Watching it felt like reliving our wedding all over again, only even more beautiful.

Tom didn’t just make us a wedding video — he created a timeless keepsake that we’ll cherish forever. Our family and friends can’t stop raving about how stunning and emotional it is. If you’re looking for someone who will go above and beyond to tell your love story with heart, creativity, and professionalism, Tom is the one.Thank you, Tom, for capturing our day so perfectly. You are truly exceptional at what you do!

The Reinassance at Kelham Hall
Nottinghamshire

Ready to see what your story could look like?

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Let’s chat about your day

If you’re planning a wedding in North Wales and want a film that feels timeless, soulful and truly connected to the landscapes and atmosphere of the region, I’d love to hear your plans.

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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.

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