My Approach
I want you to feel what your wedding day was like
There are lots of photographer and videographers to choose from, so here is why you should choose me!
There are lots of photographer and videographers to choose from, so here is why you should choose me!
The biggest priority from my perspective is for you and your guests to completely enjoy your wedding day. I am there to document it and create some amazing memories for you to look back on, but not at the cost of you feeling uncomfortable or not fully immersing yourself in the celebration.
I have absolutely no agenda, I am at your wedding for you and your guests, so I will be flexible and adapt as the day unfolds to make sure everything you want is captured but that there is zero awkwardness.
If you are looking for me to tell you which cliche style I align myself with you’re going to be disappointed!
The closest thing you’ll get is I have a documentary approach and capture things in a creative way. I create photographs and films authentic to you, showing your personalities and real emotions.
I tell a story, and whatever your story is, my style will follow.
If that sounds a little wishy-washy, take a look at the films and photos on the website and you will get a feel for what I mean and hopefully this is what you are looking for!
It is hard to put the way I work at a wedding into a box and call it something, but to describe it would be, you know I am there, but I won’t impact the day – apart from when I need to.
When I need to, is to get group shots and your portraits. If you don’t want these then it will be a 100% unposed, but if you ask my advice, don’t miss the opportunity to get some once in a lifetime photos with the people most important to you. And, this is probably the day you will look the best in your entire life….don’t waste that opportunity to milk that shit and get some photos of you as a couple!
Because I really care. I want to listen and take onboard what is important to you. I care about you having these important memories to look back on and share with important people for the rest of your lives.
I also don’t put myself inside a box of ‘photographer or videographer’. While I am happy doing either role, I genuinely don’t see a distinction between them. At this point they are just tools to tell stories and to tell the best stories and create the best memories it makes sense to use the tools we have available to us.
Lorna & Chris
I am happy to be either your wedding photographer or wedding filmmaker and work alongside another chosen supplier, I really enjoy working with different people and making friends with others in the industry.
Over 50% of my bookings hire me to provide both their photography and videography, either as a solo hybrid shooter, or with my trusted team of wedding storytellers. I can advise you on the best option based around the plans you have for your day and the types of memories you want to receive. It is all about what you want and need.
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Take a Look Around
Look at my work, see how I approach your wedding and find out a little more about me. Hopefully you will feel I am a great fit for you and your wedding!
Lets Get in Contact
Share some details about you and your wedding with me via my contact form and let's discuss your plans, the coverage you want and how much it will cost. I always encourage to meet via video call to get to know each other.
Secure Your Date
Once I have confirmed availability and you have decided on the coverage you would like, it is easy to secure the date by accepting the quote I have sent, signing the terms and conditions, completing the booking form and paying the deposit.
Getting to Know You Better
On the lead up to the wedding I keep in touch and send you questionnaires that help me to learn more about your personalities and preferences as well as the timings and locations on the wedding day. I encourage a final video call a few weeks before the wedding.
The Wedding Day
I will capture everything as we have discussed during the planning phase. All you have to do is enjoy yourselves and let me take care of creating your amazing visual memories of your Wedding Day!
I Deliver Your Story
Open the champagne and enjoy your memories! For most weddings I will deliver a previews of images or a short teaser trailer within 48 hours of the wedding. The rest of Your Story is typically delivered within 8 weeks (this can vary vary at peak times of the year).
Check out this short video testimonial provide by the awesome Sarah & Chris.
Emma & Rameen
Balbirnie House - Scotland
I’ve never written a more well deserved review. My wife and I spent almost a year looking at potential videographers for our wedding until we stumbled across Lyndsey and Jules (Your Story Films). From watching their footage and seeing them at work, they are complete masters at what they do and have a genuine passion for it. Their dynamic and cinematic videos are the future of wedding videography and they are a step ahead of anyone else we came across in the industry (we searched high and low!) On our wedding day they absolutely nailed the balance between staying discreet but also capturing the shots and moments that really matter. Straight from initial contact they were professional, attentive and did everything they could to make sure that they captured the day exactly how we wanted it. We were speechless with the videos they put together from our big day. The editing and creativity is incomparable and watching it really brought back the familiar flood of emotions from the day. Lyndsey and Jules are a warm, down to earth, genuinely kind hearted couple and you can trust that will look after you and deliver exactly what you want on your wedding day. We wish them all the best of Luck (not that they need it!) Lots of love, E&R
Charlotte & Nick
Thicket Priory - York
Jules an Lyndsey are fantastic and I would highly recommend. We were so happy to have them film and photograph our big day. From the moment we first met them (over video) after reviewing their work, we knew we would be in good hands. They were attentive to our needs and really listened to what we wanted from our photos and how we wanted our wedding to feel. They really took time to get to know us and understand what we wanted, they are both so lovely and personable too and were great to have around at the wedding, Lyndsey even helped my mum getting ready! They stuck with us through the Covid rollercoaster and were so easy to work with, supporting our changing plans. The photos are stunning and we absolutely love our video- such special memories. We can’t thank them enough and would not hesitate to recommend them. The video in particular, with Jules’s incredible editing, is outstanding- don’t miss out by just having photos!
Abigail & David
The Parsonage Hotel - York
It’s difficult to put into words how perfect our wedding film turned out, but I know it’s something we will cherish forever and show our children ❤ Jules came highly recommended and its easy see why. From the first conversation to the dance floor at the wedding Jules was kind, professional and provided a gentle guiding hand the entire wedding process. Jules listened and saw what was important to David and I, making it all the more personal and unique. You’re probably thinking, I don’t need both photos and a film. But take our advice you do! We will never regret choosing Your Story to capture the day and their amazing craftsmanship made our wedding complete.
Emily & Matt
Family Farm - South Yorkshire
Jules and Lindsey were the perfect videographers for our special day. They listened to our requirements which were to be discreet and capture candid, natural footage and that’s exactly what they delivered against a backing track that totally suited our style. Each time we watch the videos it takes us straight back to those special moments and we look forward to watching them on every anniversary in years to come. I couldn’t recommend this duo enough, and we’re so thankful that we managed to book them so the memories won’t ever be forgotten, priceless. Thank you, Em & Matt
Jenny & Matt
99 Mary Street - Sheffield
As soon as soon as we saw Jules and Lyndsey’s story films we fell in love with their work and when we met them we knew they were the film makers for us. They are such lovely genuine people. We were so looking forward to seeing the film and when we did we were so overwhelmed with just how they got us and exactly what we wanted. In fact we couldn’t have imagined just how beautiful it could be. They have a rare and wonderful skill to be able to listen and produce films that reflect couples perfectly. Our friends and family are bowled over by it. Lyndsey and Jules are so discreet, most of our guests said they didn’t notice them filming and Lindsey was wonderful on the day helping out with bits and bobs which was so hugely appreciated. We cannot thank and recommend Your Story films enough and will be forever grateful for the precious memory and story we have in this film.
Holly & Jamie
Yorkshire Sculpture Park - Wakefield
After spending 11 years together it finally can to our wedding day, all I really wanted was someone to capture us as we are, we met Julian and Lyndsey and instantly I knew it had to be them, after watching their other films on repeat I knew no one could come close, these are not your average photographers/videographers! They spent time with us, learning what we loved and who we are as people, they kept in contact on the run up to the wedding and then the day came. I honestly cannot express enough how truly amazing these people are, their work is flawless and not just that, they are the most amazing people too, it felt like we had known them for years. I can never say thank you enough, you are an exceptional couple and I’m so happy you were there, if you are looking for your wedding photographer, look no further, these are everything you are looking for!!!
You may have some additional questions that we would love to answer in person over a video/phone call, but for now maybe your thoughts can be addressed below:
After you enquire with me through our contact form, or email/call I will send you some more information and invite you to have a video/phone call consultation. I use a scheduling service so that you can choose the time and method that suits you rather than having to message back and forth to find an appropriate time.
I love to get to know people and give you the opportunity to ask any questions directly. You are welcome to visit me in person if you prefer at my studio based in Yorkshire near Wakefield.
The booking process is really simple and can all be done online through our client portal.
When I send you a quote over you will be able to select the options you want from a list, and once you accept the quote you will be provided with an online contract to review and sign electronically. Following this there is a short form to complete collecting your contact information and following this an invoice for the £250 booking retainer will be generated. This can be paid via bank transfer or card payment, the process is then complete and I am officially your storyteller!
Your balance is usually due 2 weeks prior to the date of the wedding, unless you have requested an alternative arrangement with me.
Before this date an invoice reminder will be sent via email and the final payment is preferred via bank transfer but card payments are also available.
It may feel like the prices you are quote seem expensive for providing a service on your wedding day. However, consider that we have invested tens of thousands of pounds into equipment, even more into education, and there are the ongoing costs of running a business.
Thats before we add in the time spent planning and consulting with you before your day and the days after the wedding it takes to edit your story into the finished product we send to you. Although we love what we do, we have to charge enough to run a sustainable business and have a reasonable standard of living.
Expensive weddings are a luxury and we are providing a luxury service – but we know how valuable our service will be to you in the future.
Before your wedding we will have sent you a questionnaire to find our a little more about you both and details about the wedding day timeline and the key people involved in your day, these questions are key to us creating your unique story. Then a week or two before the big day we arrange a video call to go through all the fine details and become acquainted with each other before we spend the day together!
If it sounds like I might be the right storyteller for your wedding then I would love to find out more about you and your wedding plans.