The old way is broken!
For years, couples had to book two separate teams. You’d have a photographer and a film crew who had never met, often tripping over each other, competing for the same “shot,” and cluttering up your ceremony with too much gear.
It felt like a movie set, not a wedding.
Better Value: Booking a wedding photography and video package is almost always more cost-effective than hiring two separate premium companies. You get the best of both worlds without the double price tag.
No “Battle of the Lens”: Since I’m managing both, I never have to worry about a videographer standing in the back of my shot (or vice versa). The flow of your day is seamless.
Enter the Hybrid Era
As a hybrid wedding photographer and videographer, I do things differently. I don’t use a massive film crew. I use a streamlined, high-tech setup that allows me to switch between capturing stunning stills and cinematic video in a heartbeat.
Why “Hybrid” wins for your wedding day:
One Vision, One Style: Your photos and your film will look like they belong together. The colors, the “mood,” and the storytelling are consistent because they are coming from the same creative eye.
Less Gear, More Candid Moments: Because I’m not bringing a production studio with me, I can blend into the background. This is how we get those natural, documentary-style shots where people don’t even realize they’re being filmed.
Better Value: Booking a wedding photography and video package is almost always more cost-effective than hiring two separate premium companies. You get the best of both worlds without the double price tag.
No “Battle of the Lens”: Since I’m managing both, I never have to worry about a videographer standing in the back of my shot (or vice versa). The flow of your day is seamless.
It’s about the Story, not the Equipment
Whether it’s the quiet whisper of your vows or the roar of laughter during the speeches, some moments need sound and movement, while others need to be frozen in a beautiful photograph.
By choosing a hybrid approach, you aren’t sacrificing quality—you’re gaining a more complete way to relive your day. And just like my photography, my hybrid films are delivered with my signature fast turnaround, so you aren’t waiting months to see your highlights.
Is Hybrid right for you?
If you want the full story of your wedding told without the “paparazzi” feel, a hybrid package is the way to go. I’ve covered over 1,500 weddings across Cheshire, Manchester, and the North West, and the feedback is always the same: “We didn’t even notice you were filming!”
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