Candid vs curated wedding videography: which style feels more you?
Your wedding film isn’t just a record of what happened – it’s how it all felt.
The excitement in the morning, the way your partner looks at you during the vows, the small, quiet moments you didn’t even realise were happening – your film should bring all of that back in the most natural way. And how those moments are captured has a big impact on how it feels when you watch it all unfold again.
Candid, cinematic, and true to you.
Some couples want everything to feel totally natural, almost like the camera isn’t there. Others love the idea of something a little more polished – cinematic without being staged. And honestly, most people end up somewhere in the middle.
That’s exactly where I sit too.
My style leans towards candid, but I’m all about finding that balance. I capture the day as it happens, but I’m always ready to step in gently when it helps. The result is a film that feels honest, emotive, and beautifully cinematic, without ever feeling overproduced.
What does candid wedding videography feel like?
Candid filming is all about letting things happen naturally. There’s no need to act or perform. You won’t be asked to do anything twice or pretend to laugh on cue. I prefer to let the day flow and quietly capture what unfolds.
This is a great fit if:
you’d rather forget the camera is there and just enjoy your day
you don’t love being the centre of attention
you want your film to feel relaxed, emotional, and true to who you are
You’ll get those beautifully real moments – laughter, nerves, happy tears, all without ever needing to think about how you look or what you’re doing. It’s less about perfection, more about feeling.
“The looks, the movement, the emotion that happens when no one’s watching, to me - that’s the heartbeat of a great wedding film.”
What about curated wedding videography?
Curated doesn’t mean posed or fake. It just means there’s a little more intention behind the visuals. Think of it as thoughtful guidance when it helps – whether that’s stepping into better light, or making time for a quiet moment together in the middle of the wedding day.
If you’ve got a strong sense of style or a vision in mind for how your day will look, this approach can help bring that to life without ever making things feel stiff or unnatural.
It’s ideal for couples who:
appreciate a more editorial, cinematic feel
want their film to look as good as it feels
don’t mind a bit of soft direction to help everything flow
The result is a film that feels calm, creative, and beautifully considered – but still entirely real.
So, what’s my approach?
Most of the time, I work in a candid, documentary style, and that’s where the most powerful moments live. The looks, the movement, the emotion that happens when no one’s watching, to me - that’s the heartbeat of a great wedding film.
But I also know being on camera isn’t something most people are used to. If there’s a way I can help you feel more comfortable - maybe by finding a quieter spot or shifting into better light - I’ll do that, gently. Never over-directed, just enough to help you feel at ease and still totally like yourself.
It’s not about directing the day. It’s about knowing when to step in quietly and when to simply let things be. I’m there to support, not to stage.
My aim is to make sure you won’t feel like you’re in front of a camera. You’ll just feel present. And your film will reflect that.
Not sure which style you’re into?
You really don’t have to choose a label. A lot of couples I work with want their film to feel real and relaxed, but still have moments that are quietly cinematic – and that’s exactly what I aim to deliver.
If you’re worried about being on camera, or unsure what will feel right on the day, that’s completely normal. Most people are. I’ll guide you when it helps, stay out of the way when it doesn’t, and make sure your film feels effortless from start to finish.
The best kind of wedding film doesn’t feel staged or scripted – it should just feel like you.
Talk to me about your wedding film.
If you’re after a wedding film that actually feels like you - relaxed, honest, and real - I’d love to hear what you’ve got in mind!