If you’re planning a relaxed celebration filled with love, laughter and a few wild dance moves, you’re in the right place. Choosing who tells the story of your wedding day is a big decision, I’m here to make that part easy.
You might want to choose me if you're looking for someone who can be unobtrusive, while still capturing the big moments of the day and the quiet ones. No awkward posing, no forced smiles, just real emotion, beautifully filmed. If you're looking for someone who tells love stories with heart, honesty, and a touch of nostalgia, read on.
your favourite third wheel
Hi, I'm Jo
Even though I’ve filmed hundreds of weddings, I’ve also stood on the other side of the lens. I married my husband Patrick at the beautiful Mill at Ballydugan - a venue that’s still one of my absolute favourites to return to. We now live just outside Belfast with our cat Fergal and our dog Séamus in a cosy little fixer-upper.
(and I like it that way!)
I'm the girl normally hidden behind a camera
© Peter Mackey Photography
Most days, I’m tucked away at my desk editing wedding films, usually with Fergal curled up on my lap and a blanket over my knees (because Northern Ireland). When I’m not working, I love road trips, outdoorsy holidays, but also quiet nights in with board games, old films, or a good D&D campaign. I’m someone who finds joy in the in-between moments.
I’ve always been deeply nostalgic, the kind of person who pours over old photo albums and cries at home videos. Maybe that’s why I fell in love with storytelling through film - it preserves not just how things looked, but how they felt. Being a wedding videographer in Northern Ireland lets me turn those fleeting, emotional moments into something you can hold on to forever, and I just love that.
I believe...
I believe in putting my heart and soul into every film I make.
I believe in film as a tool for remembering not just what happened, but how it felt.
I believe in embracing imperfection, in celebrating who we are in the now and not waiting for the perfect moment.
I believe in marriage equality.
I believe in sustainability, making eco-friendly choices in my work and highlighting the beauty of local nature.
I believe in continual learning and growth, always striving to learn and achieve more each year in my business.
I believe in community over competition, and embrace opportunities to work with my fellow wedding creatives.
I believe that everyone has a story worth telling, and it’s my absolute joy and privilege to tell those stories.
To secure your date and ensure I can provide you with the best service, I recommend booking as early as possible. Some couples book me up to a year or more in advance, especially for popular wedding dates during peak seasons, so make sure you reach out early to lock in your date!
How far in advance do you need to book in?
That's up to you! My standard wedding package has me arriving around 2 hours before you're due to leave for the ceremony. Then I'm with you through all the way until the first few songs after your first dance, or equivalent time. Need additional hours added to your package, or hours taken off? No problem, let me know and I can create a custom quote for you.
How long do you typically stay on a wedding day?
I mean, I'm biased, but... yes! Statistically the most quoted regret from brides and grooms is not booking a videographer. Let's put it this way - don't think of video as being moving photographs, think of video as pictures with sound! With video you'll be able to hear all the important parts again - the music as you come down the aisle, the laughter and cheers of your guests, the jokes during the speeches etc. Video is great for capturing all that.
We already have photo... do we really need a video?
Frequently Asked Questions
Unfortunately no. This is because most popular music can't be licensed without spending literally thousands of pounds to legally use it. Thankfully, there are so many great websites out there like MusicBed or Soundstripe that allows us videographers to license some beautiful music for your films. I spend a long time picking each song for my films as I want it to match the atmosphere of the day. If you have a particular genre you love (or hate!) I am very happy to work around your tastes!
Can we choose our own music for the highlight films?
My primary focus is on filmmaking, but I do occasionally like to shoot stills. You can check out my work on my journal. However, if you want me for video I'd love to connect you with my talented photographer friends! If you're set on having a combo booking where I provide both photo and film, I would bring along a trusted photographer to shoot stills. Then in the end I do all the editing to maintain a consistent colour style.
Do you do photography, or combo bookings?
Thankfully during my whole career I've never had to call in sick to a wedding! However in the extremely unlikely event that I can't make it personally to your wedding, I'll make sure you're covered. As above, I would arrange for one my trusted shooters to come in and cover the day. I can't stress this enough - you'll never be left hanging.
