Words from the Father of the Bride

We received such a beautiful message from a happy father of the bride this week, which he has kindly let us share with you. We're so proud to be producing photos and providing a service that makes people so happy.

"You were so good at the wedding. Some photographers rather take over and you were discreet and acted as friends. Thank you. You have been amazingly quick.

I am astonished at the quantity of pictures that you took at each of the various stages of the day. You have caught the atmosphere of the occasion, picking out beauty and style everywhere, recording friends and family so nicely and in such detail. It is lovely to see how well the pictures of Sara and Paul encapsulate their love. You have done a fantastic job. Thank you so much." Simon, Father of the Bride

What the happy couples think...

We love hearing from the happy couples who we have photographed and filmed on their wedding day, and it's always a great feeling to hear that they are delighted with the job that we've done and the memories that we have captured for them in the photos and videos. So we thought it would be nice to share a couple of the latest messages here.

Just want to say a massive thank you to Jamie and Jackie for providing a brilliant wedding DVD. It includes all of the special moments and more! We also loved the highlights feature as it captures all of the best bits. We'll definitely be recommending you to all our other engaged friends! Best wishes and thank you once again, Katie and Justin

Oh my goodness!!......What can we say about the dvd?......It is just amazing!! We love it so much and it is just the best reminder of our day and really shows the whole atmosphere of the day so well. Honestly, we cannot thank you enough. You were both amazing on the day and a lot of our guests commented on what lovely people you both are. We have already been recommending you to our friends! Keep your diary free for our first baby's Christening...lol !!

Thank you, thank you, thank you again. We have nothing but fantastic things to say about you both and the final video produced. Many Thanks. Claire and Chalky

New wedding video

Congratulations to Elizabeth and Kevin, married on Saturday 28th May 2011. This is the highlights of their special day at North Bradley Church and Leigh Park hotel, Bradford-on-Avon.



Wedding video filmed and produced by Jamie McDine: www.wiltshireweddingvideo.info

Customer Testimonials

New customer testimonials have been added to the Wiltshire Wedding Photography website, thanks to our satisfied customers!

We have been busy photographing and filming weddings this year and have had some lovely letters and emails of thanks from the couples whose special day we have captured. And now we have finally gotten around to adding a couple to the homepage, which you can also read below.

"The pictures are amazing and really capture the ambience of the day. We have literally been blown away with your incredible shots. We also wanted to say a massive thank you for all your efforts on the magical day, it really was like having two friends there to photograph us." Nadia & Jack

"Just wanted to say a huge thank you to you both for the beautiful photographs you took on our wedding day. We were so excited to see them and they arrived so quickly, waiting for us when we got home from our honeymoon. There were so many amazing photos to choose from to help us and our family remember the day, for many years to come." Charlotte & Adam

It's always really nice to read such great comments from the couples we have shared their special day with and always try to provide a real personal and friendly service.

Into the archives

As you may be aware, not only do we produce beautiful wedding videos, but we have been producing documentaries, short films and music videos professionally for over 10 years. Current promotional film clients include the German National Tourist Office and the National Trust, as well as the music videos for up and coming singer Nancy Black. Jamie has also won a whole host of film awards for his short films, anti-racism and football documentaries.

So today we've gone back into the archives and found a fun music video to share with you.

In 2004 Jamie produced the official website for former Stone Roses singer Ian Brown and the release of his album 'Solarized'. He also produced a number of videos, interviews and film content for the site, including this interview with Noel Gallagher (hosted by someone else on YouTube)



Then in 2005 he led a project that brought together the online Ian Brown fan community, inspiring them to produce animations, visuals and artwork for a music video. It also gave the opportunity to share some previously unseen live footage that Jamie directed on tour in 2002. Ian and the label loved the video and we hope you do too!

Wedding Season has begun!

Spring has officially started in England and with all this lovely sunshine the wedding season has also started for us. Last weekend we had the pleasure of capturing the big day for two very special couples.

Both couples were very lucky and got the nice weather they deserved for their wedding day – it was very enjoyable for us and we would like to thank them once again for making us part of their special day. We believe that the images and video captured their day well and hope that it will be a great way to relive the day over and over again!

As we know how hard it is to be waiting around for ages to see the photos of your big day, we always make sure that we email you one or two photos within a few days of your wedding. The rest of the photos and your video, if you like, will also be posted to you within 2 weeks – ready for your return from your honeymoon. Here is a little sneak preview of images, which we have sent to the couples the day after their wedding:


Congratulations to Nadia and Jack, married 15th April 2011.


Congratulations to Charlotte and Adam, married 16th April 2011.

More images will be available soon in the gallery of www.wiltshireweddingphotography.org.uk

Our photos in the press and online!

In March 2011 Jamie McDine directed and produced the music video "Winter" for Nancy Black. However, it's not only the HD video that is going down a storm, but also the photos that Jamie took during the shoot, on location in Frome and Bath.



This photo of Nancy was printed in the regional newspaper Western Daily Press, and the Somerset Standard, as well as featured on their online news site. You can READ THE ARTICLE ONLINE HERE.

And another photo we took of Nancy in action at the Rondo Theatre in Bath has been selected by the "Images of Bath" group as photo of the month, on the worldwide photography site FlickR.

Wedding Season
We can't wait for our wedding season to start in the next couple of weeks - hopefully the beautiful sunny weather will continue for the lovely couples and their big day! There are plenty of wedding photo shoots and video shoots booked in for this year and next - and several wedding packages as well... which means we'll be capturing the wedding day in photos and on video at an unbeatable price!

We are also looking forward to photograph cute babies and family portraits in the next few weeks, and have updated our website to include a children section. Why not take a look HERE

Best wishes, Jamie and Jackie, Wiltshire Wedding Video and Photography

Video Guestbook

One of the most popular features on the wedding video DVDs we produce is the Video Guestbook - it's a really personal way to leave a special message to the bride and groom. Leaving a message on film is so different to simply writing a message in a book and guests can leave comical and emotional messages or something very personal from them to you.

Together with the highlights film of the day, this is the most popular feature on the wedding DVD. We have produced several video guestbooks and here is one for you to watch, which Laurence and Gemma have kindly given us permission to share with you. Enjoy watching their special video guestbook messages.



Bookings are coming in for 2011 and 2012 and we're looking forward to filming and photographing the special days of some really lovely couples.

We wish you a Happy and Healthy New Year!

To kick off 2011, I thought it was about time I recut my production showreel and added promotional films and documentaries produced in 2009 and 2010, together with the music videos, short films and earlier factual productions.

I am a self shooting director, producing films for government organisations, the National Trust, big and small businesses and a variety of community groups.

Have you thought about using promotional film to increase awareness or interest in your company, product or service? Whether it is for a big screening event or to boost the content on your website and google ranking, a promotional film by Jamie McDine is just what you need: professional film at a very affordable price.

For more information on Jamie McDine, please visit the official website: www.ivisualise.co.uk

No hanging around!

I remember when we got married this Summer, we were desperate to have the photos as soon as possible, so we could see how we looked, could email a picture to friends and family that weren't at the wedding, and could change our profile picture on Facebook! We were lucky, the photographer was a colleague and friend of ours, and we had our photos within a few weeks.

We know plenty of others that are not so lucky and have had to wait 3 months or more to see their photos, and when they did, they had a watermark of the photographers name across them so they couldn't print or use them.

I'm proud to say - we are very different.
With Wiltshire Wedding Photography there is no hanging around! We email you one of the best photos from your wedding day within 2 days, so that you can email it to friends and family, and upload it to Facebook etc. We also prioritise the editing and delivery of your photos, so that they are all edited and sent to you within 2 weeks! And we always give you all of the photos in the highest quality - there is no watermark or copyright on the images. We want you to be able to print your wedding photos as often and as big as you like, after all it's your big day, not ours!

Wedding videos before you return from honeymoon!
Exactly the same applies with the beautiful wedding videos we produce at Wiltshire Wedding Video. Our years of film production and project management experience means we guarantee professionalism, quality and delivery of your wedding video within 2 to 3 weeks. Typically the DVD copies of your wedding video will be in the letterbox when you return from honeymoon - the perfect way to relive the special day when you return from your time celebrating together. The more complex DVDs, programmed with lots of extra films from the big day take longer to edit and produce, but are typically with you in under 3 weeks.

So with Wiltshire Wedding Photography and Wiltshire Wedding Video you won't be hanging around to relive your wedding day!

Team Spirit - in print!

Following the fantastic exhibition at the Laverton Hall in Westbury, the Team Spirit community photography project officially ended today, with a final meet up of the photographers, each receiving a copy of the commemorative book printed to celebrate the project.

The photography project was led by Jackie McDine of Wiltshire Wedding Photography and was funded by V. The books were designed by Jackie and feature a personal profile of each project participant, together with their 3 best photos - and the soft back cover features the 'TEAM' and 'SPIRIT' group shots of all participants.



Thank you to all the participants, everyone who has helped us make this project happen, let us photograph their team or organisation, and those who came along to our exhibition.

We are currently putting together plans for a new photography project, that will be free to participate and inspire you to use your camera every day... so keep checking back!

Photo in Charity Calendar

Jackie McDine not only takes beautiful wedding photos, but also shoots landscapes, portraits and photos of animals. Her photo 'Mini Tiger' which features the Lacock resident with the famous "I Bite" tag has just won a photography competition to be selected for a charity calendar. The calendar will support animal charities and was organised by the Beeches Vet Centre in Melksham. We wish them lots of success and hope they sell plenty of calendars.

Exhibition Fri 12th & Sat 13th November

Back in August Jackie McDine launched the project "Team Spirit: A Community Photography Project" in Westbury, Wiltshire.
Three months later, and the project has enabled us to make new friends, share skills and techniques and shoot some really interesting photos. It has been a thoroughly enjoyable experience for all participants and we're really excited that you will have the opportunity to see our work next week!

Photos by all 13 project participants will be exhibited at the Laverton Hall in Westbury and we would be delighted if you could join us to enjoy the work and have a cup of tea and cake - and yes everything is free! It would be great if you could also forward this information on to friends and colleagues, and even add it to your facebook status.

The exhibition opens on Friday 12th November from 6-9pm and will run again on Saturday 13th November from 12-5pm. Come along to enjoy the photographs - you will have a chance to meet the photographers and discuss their work, as well as enjoying a free cup of tea and piece of cake. The project has been funded by v - inspiring young volunteers across the UK, and has been kindly supported by Matravers School.

All of the work is based upon the theme of 'Team Spirit' and 13 participants of all ages and abilities took part in the project, led by Jackie McDine of Wiltshire Wedding Photography.

We hope to see you on Friday 12th or Saturday 13th at the exhibition.

The New Wiltshire Wedding Video Trailer

For a lot of couples getting married, they are not entirely sure what a wedding video consists of. So to try and highlight some of the different options available I produced the following trailer - shot at the beautiful Cleeve House in Seend, and the lovely church in North Bradley, Wiltshire.

With us a wedding video is exactly what you want it to be - whether it is a highlights film of the day edited to your favourite song, a full version of the ceremony to show your children and grandchildren in years to come, the full speeches, a video guestbook of personal messages left by your family and friends or whatever you desire. And obviously what you want on your DVD will also depend on the budget you have available - which is why we tailor every wedding video to your unique requirements.

Our typical prices are £500 - £750, but some may be even cheaper depending on what you want on your wedding DVD. So if you're getting married and not sure what kind of wedding video to go for, or if you have enough money for one, then get in touch and speak to Jamie for more information and a price. Email: jamie@ivisualise.co.uk

We hope you enjoy the trailer.

We recommend Ecosia

We have just discovered Ecosia. If you haven't heard of them either, then please check them out. They are an online search engine with a difference... they donate 80% of their financial gain to saving the rainforest. Each search saves 2 qm of forest. This idea is too good to neglect. They are just as good as google or bing, but by searching with Ecosia you are also helping the environment, so please bookmark them and start using them today, we are: http://www.Ecosia.org/

We are professional film producers

Not only do we produce beautiful wedding videos, but we continue to work professionally within film production. This Summer Jamie produced a promotional film for government organisation, the UK-German Connection, to promote and highlight the work they do in bringing young people from both nations together, and how schools, individuals and organisations can get involved. The film was also produced to celebrate their 5th birthday as an organisation! You can watch the film here:



In May, Jamie was commissioned by the National Trust to produce a series of films at the home of photography - the stunning Lacock Abbey and Fox Talbot Museum, in Lacock, Wiltshire. The films document the photography festival that took place over the May Bank Holiday weekend, 2010. This film shows a variety of the activities and fun family events that took part over the course of the weekend, including: historic interpreters playing the parts of Fox Talbot and his family and friends; historic photographs made by Richard Cynan-Jones using early processes; digital pinhole photography and much more! The films are available to view in the digital gallery at the Fox Talbot Museum and are enjoyed by a large number of visitors on a daily basis.



Jamie's film talents also span the fields of music video production, where he has worked with the likes of Just Jack and Ian Brown. He has also worked with the German band 'Begbie' who have just released their debut album "The Age of Golden Lies". The band recorded the soundtrack to Jamie's critically acclaimed documentary "Blauweiss" in 2007, and this is the music video to the film's title track "Blue and White", released on the Heartdisco label.



So if you are looking for someone with the talent, experience and professionalism to produce your wedding video then look no further. And as we work professionally in film production every day of the week, we have all the equipment and don't charge you ridiculous amounts of money just because it is a wedding! Our typical prices are £500-£750, but it may be cheaper depending on your requirements... so get in touch now for more details! jamie@ivisualise.co.uk
And check out the website for samples of our wedding videos: http://www.wiltshireweddingvideo.info/

We recommend these guys!!

We've got to know lots of people and companies associated with weddings over the past year, what with our production of wedding videos, wedding photos, and getting married ourselves! And there are a few companies that we particular like, because they go the extra mile for a personal customer service and they keep their prices realistic. You can find them on our websites - they are a small handful of links.

The first we'd like to mention are Elite Formal Hire in Trowbridge. They really take care to make sure you are hiring the exact suit you want for your wedding day (and yes they also do fancy dress costumes if you'd prefer to go as Captain Jack Sparrow) and make sure everything fits perfectly and comfortably. They also double check everything when making the order, just to see if there is a cheaper alternative if hiring as a package, or individual items. Very nice people and we are happy to recommend them!
Check them out online: http://www.eliteformalhire.co.uk/

You can check the others out direct from our sites, and we'll be giving a bigger mention to each one soon!

Competition closes 31st October

First of all, let me welcome all our new members to the Wiltshire Wedding Video Facebook page. We won't bombard you with messages or anything like that, but we simply hope you'll enjoy watching the videos and viewing the photos on our Facebook page and you can join in discussions and post on the wall.
We rely on word of mouth and recommendations from our satisfied customers, so we hope that you'll tell your friends and family about us. Three beautiful brides - Tory, Jo and Tracey - have already been spreading the word and getting their friends to 'Like' the Facebook page, so they're chances are very good for winning the competition!

What is the competition?
Simply visit the Wiltshire Wedding Video Facebook page, click on "Suggest To Friends" (below the image of Jamie with a camera) and select all the friends you would like to invite. It only takes about 30 seconds and we would really appreciate you spreading the word.

What are the prizes?
One person will win a free photoshoot.
One person will win a free HD film shoot - recording a personal Christmas message which will be edited so you can send online to family and friends.

Who can enter?
Everyone. Just start suggesting the page to friends now. If your friends join then you're in the draw for a prize - so the more friends that join the more chance you have!

When does the competition end?
The draw will be made on October 31st 2010. So get recommending now!

Thank you all for your support and good luck in the competition!
Jamie and Jackie

We've got Team Spirit!

The community photography project "Team Spirit" is underway and has got a real buzz of excitement about it from participants in the Westbury area.

Team Spirit is a 2 month photography project being led by Jackie McDine of Wiltshire Wedding Photography and is completely free for people of all ages and abilities to participate. So far the group have been out on location in the eerie Wiltshire ghost town of Imber, at rugby matches, concerts and at various local groups and organisations that embody 'team spirit'. They have also been picking up skills, tips and techniques to improve their shots, or how to edit their photos.

If you would like to follow the project, then please visit the blog: http://teamspiritwestbury.blogspot.com/

And we would love to see you at the exhibition at the Laverton Hall in Westbury on November 12th and 13th, for a free drink and look at the groups work in print.

For more information about Jackie McDine and her work, please visit her website: Wiltshire Wedding Photography
And you can follow us on Facebook. Just visit THIS PAGE and click 'Like'.

Tory and Rich Wedding Highlights!

Tory and Rich got married in the beautiful village of Mells, near Frome, on September 4th 2010. This film shows the highlights of their day, from their preparations, through the ceremony, to walking off as husband and wife!

The vicar was superb, the guests very friendly and the bride and groom looked fantastic. Congratulations to Tory and Rich!

On their DVD they also had a video guestbook, packed full of lovely personal messages, the full ceremony and the speeches.

Wedding video produced by: www.wiltshireweddingvideo.info

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