North East Wedding Videographer
Meet Steven James, a lighthearted videographer based in Newcastle and creator of HitchStories – a fun and raw way of capturing your big day exactly how it will be.
Gear and Skills
Sony FX30 4K Cineline Camera
Sony ZV E10 4K Video Camera
DJI Stabilisation Gimbal
Video Monitoring
Tripods and Monopods
Multiple Lens & Filter Effects
Digital Wireless Microphones
DJI Action Camera 4K
Insta360 Action Camera 4K
DJI Avata 2 Drone (FPV)
Lighting Sticks
5+ yrs Capcut Professional Editing
10+ yrs Video Editing
Fully Licenced Drone Operator
25+ yrs Graphic Designer
20+ yrs Professional Audio Production
15+ yrs Marketing & Storytelling
2025 Commercial Showreel by Steven James
Making HitchStory with Steven James
Our HitchStory goes something like this… A content creator and marketing expert (me!) with my future wife, standing at the most magical crossroads of our lives — our wedding day.
Obsessed with capturing moments and turning them into stories, we decided to do something a little unconventional. On our special day, we passed the camera around, creating an epic “vlogumentary” that captured every heartfelt, hilarious, and unforgettable moment from every angle. Moments that we would never have known about.
From the tearful vows to the side-splitting moments at the reception — our wedding video wasn’t just a clip; it was a narrative, our narrative.
Before we knew it, it was a massive hit! Friends, family, and even distant acquaintances couldn’t stop talking about it.
And that’s when it hit me: why not turn this passion into something more?
A Lightbulb Moment:
Watching the joy and excitement our video brought, using my commercial videography and storytelling skills, I realised the potential was there to craft similar stories for other couples.
The beauty of a wedding isn’t just in the grand gestures but in the subtle, spontaneous moments that often go unnoticed. (Have you seen my mam and dad dance?!) We wanted to capture those, just as we did for our own day.
The approach? It’s candid, it’s heartfelt, and it’s all about you and the whole day. Blending raw emotions, the unexpected laughs, and the personal touches into a seamless story that I think you’ll cherish forever.
Let’s create some magic together. Your love story deserves to be shared in the most beautiful, authentic way possible, and we’re here to make that happen!
With love and storytelling, Steven.
