The journal
Journal
A few things worth knowing before you choose a wedding film – written plainly, from the edges where I usually stand.
I’d rather you chose a wedding film with your eyes open. So this is where I write things down – what to look for, what a film actually costs, and what each region is like to marry in.
No hard sell. Just the honest version, from someone who films these days for a living.
Choosing a wedding film
The decisions worth getting right before you book.
- Should I hire a wedding videographer? An honest guide1 August 2026Should I hire a wedding videographer? This honest guide covers what you gain, what it costs, and how to find someone whose work will last.
- What to look for in a wedding videographer4 September 2026What to look for in a wedding videographer – how to read their work, understand their approach, and ask the right questions before you book.
- Wedding film vs highlight reel – what's the difference?18 September 2026A wedding film vs highlight reel are not the same thing. One is a full cinematic narrative; the other is made for sharing. Here's how to tell them apart.
What it costs
What a wedding film costs in this part of the world, and how to compare like with like.
Venues and regions
A filmmaker’s view of the places couples marry across South-East Queensland and Northern NSW.
- Tamborine Mountain wedding venues – a guide for couples14 July 2026A practical guide to Tamborine Mountain wedding venues – estates, gardens, rainforest clearings and heritage barns – and what to weigh before you choose.
- Gold Coast hinterland wedding venues – a guide for couples7 July 2026The best Gold Coast hinterland wedding venues for couples who want cinematic light, honest texture and a landscape that becomes part of your story.
- Tweed Coast wedding venues – a guide for couples21 July 2026A guide to Tweed Coast wedding venues – from hinterland estates to coastal ceremony spaces – for couples who want a film worth keeping.
- Redlands and Brisbane bayside wedding venues – a guide for couples30 June 2026A practical guide to Redlands and bayside wedding venues – waterfront restaurants, a hinterland winery, heritage pubs and the Stradbroke option.
- Northern Rivers NSW wedding venues – a guide for couples28 July 2026A practical guide to Northern Rivers NSW wedding venues – Byron hinterland farms, heritage restaurants, rainforest retreats and village halls.
When you’ve read enough, tell me about the day you’re planning.