...a slice of toast
ALL THINGS TOAST, AT A REDUCED RATE
I’ve been shooting weddings a while now; and although I’d personally love to shoot each and every wedding, sometimes this is not possible. I’ve always loved the idea of building a small team of talented filmmakers – who share the same passion for creating wonderful memories for my clients. This is where the idea for ‘a slice of Toast’ was born, and has led me to finding a team of talented filmmakers, who not only have a great personality but a flair in their work which reflects the high standards I’d expect when being entrusted to capture my couples precious memories.
For a reduced rate, you can expect all of the love and care that I pour into my work – but in place of me being there on your day, it’d be one of my team of associates. There’s only two of them (I’m very particular in who I chose!) and you’d be introduced ahead of your day so you feel comfortable and in the know before your big day.
The edit is where the style, pace and tone of my films is established – and this will still all be exclusively looked after by me, and never outsourced.
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COLLECTIONS
I have two packages, each offering two unique films. It’s not unusual for my couples to require a more bespoke approach, so if you feel like your wedding needs a tailored approach please let me know and we can discuss your exact requirements.
1 MINUTE HIGHLIGHTS
A completely original 1-minute edit, designed for Instagram and social media platforms. This video will be a way to share the highlights of your day online, whilst your longer film will contain the more intimate moments, giving you the option to share with your closest circle of family and friends.
10 MINUTE FEATURE
In this film, you’ll re-live the full story of your day, capturing the small and large moments that unfold – from morning preparations through to the evening entertainment – using elements of your speeches and ceremony to form a narrative.
With a focus on combining both narrative and considered compositions, it will transport you back to your day and leave you with a timeless reminder of one of the most important days of your life.
The exact length of this film is dictated by the story that’s crafted through the speeches and content captured from your day. The sweet spot for this tends to lie at around the 8 minute mark. It’s not an exact science – but the run-time will almost always between 8 to 10 minutes. Over the years, I’ve found that this runtime is the perfect amount of time to do justice to your day, including all of the key moments – whilst maintaining a high level of creativity and story-telling.
3-5 MINUTE HIGHLIGHTS
This highlights film is often non-chronological and is designed to be highly emotive; using key moments of your day to instantly make you feel like you’re reliving it from the moment you hit play. Perfect if you’d like to share an edit online that explores your day in more depth.
10 MINUTE FEATURE
This film is for couples who’d like a little more detail by extending the length of your feature film to at least 10 minutes. It uses the same techniques as the shorter version, it just simply adds more shots and details of your day as it unfolds.
COLLECTION 01
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A 1 instagram teaser video
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A 5-6 minute highlights film
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All day coverage, we'll be there to capture your day from start to finish
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Your speeches as a multi-cam, real-time edit
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All films delivered in 4k resolution
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Films delivered via a private online gallery
COLLECTION 02
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A 3 to 5-minute highlights film
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A 10 minute feature film
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All day coverage, we'll be there to capture your day from start to finish
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Your speeches as a multi-cam, real-time edit
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All films delivered in 4k resolution
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Films delivered via a private online gallery
EXTRAS
CEREMONY FILM
£300
The main part of your ceremony (the I-dos) will be included in your main edited films. However, this is an add on for couples that’d like to watch the entire ceremony back.
CAMCORDER FOOTAGE
NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE
You may have noticed in some of my edits, that I use footage from a 90s style camcorder. This footage works best when you hand the camcorder over to a trusted member of the bridal or groom party – I find that someone who is always up for a laugh works the best! I don’t charge extra for this, but if you’d like this included please let me know.
CUSTOM USB
£80
A lot of couples choose to have a tangible keepsake. Add this to have all of your films delivered on a high quality engraved walnut USB stick, presented in a beautiful clear glass box. The USB isn’t locked so you’ll be able to make as many copies as you wish.
ADDITIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHER
£700
Two cinematographers are recommended if you choose the 15-20 minute feature film package or your day is taking place over multiple locations. Having two shooters also allows us to cover both the bridal and groom preparation and means we can focus on getting more shots throughout your day – leaving you with a more detailed final film.
INSTA EDIT
£500
A completely original 1 minute edit, designed for Instagram. Edited in the correct dimensions, this video will be a way to share the best moments of your day online, whilst keeping the more intimate moments private to share with your closer circle of family and friends. Head to my instagram @toastfilmsuk to see some examples of these. Please note, this is already included if you pick the 8-10 minute extended highlights package.
RAW FOOTAGE
£500
Don’t miss anything out from your day. All of the footage that was captured during your day will be sent across on a hard drive. It’ll come as the files did straight out of the camera – with no editing or colour grading. This means they’ll be yours to do what you wish with in the future. Couples tend to choose this to give them the option to completely re-edit what I shot in the future in a different style or for a special occasion – a 10-year anniversary present perhaps!?
This will be delivered to you on an external hard drive.
FAQS
WHAT COVERAGE CAN WE EXPECT?
About a month before your day I’ll get in touch to arrange a video call. This is important as no wedding is the same and having a chat beforehand means that I can prep for your day, making sure I know exactly where we have to be and when.
Coverage starts from your preparations. We’d arrive normally a couple of hours before your ceremony. Importantly we won’t get in your way or make you feel like you’re taking part in a fashion shoot; We’ll just grab some shots of all of the important stuff that’ll be happening – the pre wedding nervous excitement, champagne being popped, gifts being given out – that sort of thing.
Next, we’ll head off to your ceremony location. Regardless of whether you’re having a church service, a civil ceremony or any other type, we’ll film it using at least two cameras, but it’s normally three. Where I position myself is normally down to the registrar, celebrant or vicar – but I arrive in good time to make sure all of this is sorted. The only other ‘set-up’ that takes place during your day is your speeches. For this, we’ll make sure everyone that is doing a speech is microphoned up (using discreet lav mics) and getting a feed from the sound desk if there is one.
We’ll spend the rest of the day grabbing plenty of candid shots of your guests. I don’t like to get in people’s faces as a) it’s annoying for the guests and b) I prefer natural shots, which generally don’t happen when people are aware that they’re being filmed. I’ll also like to take you, the happy couple away for some portrait shots. I’ll do this alongside your photographer to minimise the amount of time that you’re away from your guests. The key with the couple portraits is to make you both feel at ease – so you won’t find me requesting you to do any over-the-top poses. Ultimately, it’s a nice moment where you can take 10 minutes away from your guests – and I’ll discreetly capture these moments.
I typically leave about an hour after the first dance – but only if I feel like I have enough high energy dance shots to do your day justice. If you have anything taking place on your day after this time, let me know and we can talk it through.
HOW WILL OUR FILMS BE DELIVERED?
All films will be delivered online via a company called VidFlow. You’ll be able to download your films in full resolution directly from your gallery, as well as stream all your films on your TV be downloading an app.
DO YOU BRING A DRONE?
Drone footage of your venue is also included in both of my packages, with no extra fee. We’re fully insured to fly legally. We always do my best to capture aerial footage, but please do be aware that sometimes we might not be able to due to matters out of our control – these include weather, air, venue and timing restrictions.
WHEN WILL WE RECEIVE OUR FILMS?
A lot of time and care is spent ensuring that I nail your edits. If you go for the 8-10 minute film option, I aim to get the main to you 3-4 months after your wedding day and the short 1 minute film a month after your day.
If you go for the 3-5 minute highlights and 15-20 minute feature film option, I aim to get your highlights film to you within six to seven weeks after your wedding day. You’ll receive your full package about 3-4 months after your wedding, however, sometimes it can take a little bit longer when I’m in the middle of the summer wedding season. You’ll never be waiting more than 5 months after your big day though!
DO YOU CHARGE TRAVEL FEES?
All travel fess for England based weddings are included.
Scotland, Wales and Ireland
A charge of £500 applies
Europe
A charge of £700 applies to cover all flights, car rentals and accommodation
Rest of the world
I can offer a bespoke travel quote based on your wedding location
HOW DO WE BOOK?
I’ve made the booking process super simple. If you’d like to book just let me know via email and I’ll send you over an online booking link.
When you get this, all you need to do is choose from the options outlined above, fill in the short questionnaire and then read and sign the digital contract. A deposit of £500 is required upon booking, with the remainder of the balance due 5 weeks before your big day.
