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Ellwood Media creates cinematic, story-led wedding films with carefully chosen music, rich colour grading and a natural, documentary feel. I'm Jamie, a Lichfield-based videographer, and my approach is relaxed and unobtrusive, so you can enjoy your day while I capture the real emotion, the honest moments and the little details that make it yours.
Wedding film packages:
- The Essentials (from £550): ceremony, group shots, couple portraits and speeches, with a 2-3 minute cinematic highlight film delivered within 6 weeks.
- The Signature (from £950): everything in The Essentials plus the wedding breakfast, first dance, cake cutting and early evening celebrations, with a 4-5 minute highlight film, a 60-second social media trailer and aerial drone footage.
- The Full Story (from £1,250): full-day coverage from preparations and first looks through to the full evening reception, with a 5-7 minute highlight film, a 60-second trailer, a 20-30 minute documentary edit of your full ceremony and speeches, and aerial drone footage.
Add-ons include vertical reels for social media, extra hours of coverage, a second videographer, raw footage, express delivery, and engagement or pre-wedding films (with a reduced rate when booked alongside a wedding package).
I'm a CAA-registered drone operator, so aerial footage of your venue can be included (weather and venue permitting). Based in Lichfield and covering Staffordshire, Birmingham and the West Midlands, with travel further afield and destination weddings available.
Now taking bookings for 2027. Get in touch to check your date and get a personalised quote.
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Experience
How far do you travel?
I'm based in Lichfield and travel throughout the UK. Anywhere within roughly a 90-minute drive is included in your package at no extra charge. For weddings further afield I'll add a simple, transparent travel cost, quoted up front. Destination weddings are very welcome too, so get in touch and we'll build a bespoke package.
Do you work alongside my photographer?
Absolutely, and I really enjoy it. I'll contact your photographer the week before the wedding to introduce myself, go through the timeline and agree how we'll work around each other during the ceremony, group shots and speeches. My style is deliberately unobtrusive, so I'll never get in anyone's way.
What if it rains?
Some of the most beautiful footage happens in weather nobody planned for: moody skies, umbrellas and dashes between buildings. My kit is weather-sealed and I bring backup covers, so a shower won't stop me. Only the drone can't fly in high winds or rain. If it's grounded on the day, I'll capture your venue from the air on a visit before or after, at no extra cost.
When's the best time to book?
Most couples book 9 to 18 months ahead, and peak summer Saturdays (June to September) tend to go first. If your date is sooner, do still ask: I keep a few shorter-notice slots open each season, and midweek or off-peak dates are often still available. I only take on a set number of weddings each year, so the sooner we chat, the better.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes. A 20% deposit secures your date, and the balance can be split into interest-free monthly payments, with the final instalment due two weeks before the wedding. If a different arrangement suits you better, just say and we'll build a plan around your budget.
Is a deposit required?
Yes, a 20% non-refundable booking fee confirms your date and is deducted from your final total. Once it's paid, the date is yours and I won't take on anything else that day. You'll also get a clear booking contract that protects us both.