ABOUT CHRIS
More about Chris – A Wedding Videographer in Somerset
Oh, hey! I’m Chris. A Somerset Wedding Videographer, a Dad, a bit of a movie and TV nerd, percussionist and musician who just genuinely loves people. My approach to videography is warm and candid – creating cinematic memories that not only capture the raw emotion, but feel real, fun and make you feel like you’re right there again.
I’ve filmed hundreds of weddings across Somerset, The South West – in fact all across the UK and overseas, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that no two weddings are the same. Different venues. Different stories. Different personalities. Different family dynamics. Every couple brings something truly unique to their day.
What never changes though, is why people choose to have a wedding film.
Because one day, the flowers are gone. The cake has been eaten. The dress is packed away.
But the voices, the laughter, the speeches, the tears, the terrible dance moves and the people you love most – these are all the things you’ll want to experience time and time again.
Photography freezes a moment in time beautifully. Film lets you step back into it and relive the moment.
You hear your partner’s voice. You see your grandparents moving and laughing. You relive that nervous excitement prior to the ceremony and the absolute chaos of the dance floor into the night.
For me, that’s priceless.
Why I do what I do
A lot of wedding videographers and photographers will tell you they were born with a camera in their hands or that they picked up their first camera as a child and it ‘just felt right’. For me, that wasn’t the case. I did the 9-5 corporate thing, climbed the ladder and became successful but I never felt truly fulfilled.
Then, I filmed my first wedding. From then, I was hooked. (Cliché I know! 😭)
Not because of the cameras and the fancy tech. Not because of the editing. Because of the people.
I quickly realised that the best wedding films aren’t really about the venue, the timelines or the decorations. They’re about connection. They’re about capturing people and moments exactly as they are.
That is why I’ve never been a fan of the ‘fly on the wall’ approach to filming a wedding. Of course, there are moments where I’ll blend into the background and allow things to unfold naturally. But for most of the day, I prefer being part of it.
I’ll chat and laugh with your guests. I’ll make your bridal party giggle. I’ll help calm the nerves when they run high. I’ll hype you up before you walk down the aisle.
By the end of the day, I want you to feel like you’ve spent it with a friend holding a camera rather than just someone you’ve hired.
Because when you’re comfortable, relaxed and genuinely enjoying yourselves, everything feels natural on camera. Nothing is forced. Nothing feels awkward.
And the result? A wedding film that actually feels like you.
So, who is Chris?
When I’m not filming weddings, life is usually just as chaotic.
I’m a Dad to teenaged children, which has taught me patience, adaptability and the ability to think on my feet when things don’t quite go to plan. Strangely enough, those skills turn out to be pretty useful at weddings too.
I love meeting new people and hearing their stories. Whether it’s chatting with couples about their plans over a Pepsi Max, getting to know your families on the wedding morning, or finding out how the two of you met, it’s genuinely one of my favourite parts of the job.
I also have a pretty questionable sense of humour 😂
If we’re spending most of your wedding day together, I want there to be plenty of laughs along the way. Weddings should feel fun, not like a big movie production or a photoshoot.
When I’m not working, you’ll usually find me scrolling through Netflix, listening to or creating music, tinkering with one of my many (unfinished) projects or rewatching The Office for the 1,000th time.
I’m a huge believer that people remember how you made them feel. That is true of weddings. That is true of wedding suppliers.
My goal isn’t just to create a beautiful set of films for you.
It’s to make your entire experience feel easy, relaxed and enjoyable from the moment you enquire right through to watching your finished films for the first time.
Awards & Mentions
While my focus has always been on creating incredible wedding films and experiences for my couples, it’s an honour when that work is recognised by the wider wedding industry too.
I’m proud to be a recommended supplier at several incredible wedding venues including St Audries Park, Crowcombe Court, Haselbury Mill, Hornsbury Mill and more!
Over the years I’ve been proud to be named a Finalist in both The Wedding Industry Awards and the South West Wedding Awards with nominations and votes coming directly from the couples I had the privilege of filming.
I was also presented as a Winner of the South West Wedding Videography category at the Prestige Awards for 2024, 2025 and 2026.
My work has been featured by a number of wedding publications and blogs including Wed Magazine, Devon & Cornwall Wedding Magazine, Somerset Wedding Magazine and more.
The awards, features and recommendations are wonderful, but the recognition that truly means the world to me will always come from the couples directly who trust me to capture one of the biggest days of their lives. 🤘🏻
