Supplier Spotlight - Sparks Film
It’s a pleasure to introduce you to Sam, the guy behind the camera at Sparks Film. An ultra-talented wedding videographer based in the Southwest, Sam’s work takes him across Somerset, Cornwall, Dorset, Devon, Wales and the entire UK – all to capture couple’s love stories so they can relive each moment again and again. Here at Hyland Weddings & Events, it goes without saying that we LOVE Sam’s work. His personal approach offers an abundance creativity and passion, with a timeless film of your wedding day as the result. We’re having a quick catch-up with Sam on the Journal today so that you can find out a little bit more about Sparks Films and his business story. Over to you, Sam!
Tell us about your business and how you became a wedding videographer?
I used to do things for YouTube and shared some of my content on Facebook to friends, someone I knew asked if I would film their wedding, from there things picked up and more people started to enquire. 5 years later I quit my job as a mechanic and I'm now shooting 35+ weddings a year.
What is your wedding videography style / what can couples expect from Sparks Films?
I like to think I take a discreet approach, not being obtrusive and almost like I'm not there on the wedding day, My films are cinematic and tell a story of the couple and the love that they have for each other.
Tell us about the typical working wedding day as a videographer?
During the week I spend most of my time in front of the computer, emailing clients, arranging meetings, admin work and most of all editing, videography is very edit intense. Weekends are spend filming my couples’ weddings, meeting new people and just having an awesome time!
Do you have any tips for couples who are looking to book a wedding videographer?
Each couple have a priority for their wedding day, whether they want to invest in the venue, food, flowers. I feel that photographers and videographers should never be overlooked, I feel it’s really important to invest in a videographer or photographer that you love! The memories that they capture will be yours to cherish for years and years!
Who would be your dream client?
Someone that I could be friends with, I love vibing with couples on the day of their wedding.
Do you see any upcoming wedding trends for 2023 and beyond?
Non-traditional food, sharing platters, more documentary style wedding films.
What is your favourite part of a wedding day to capture?
I would say it’s different for each couple, sometime speeches are emotional which I love to capture, other times couple shots can be really special, and also the dancing, when the dance floor goes off I love to capture all the shapes and moves!
What do you love the most about being a wedding videographer?
Meeting new people and capturing the most important day of their life, it’s truly an awesome job.
How can couples get in touch with you?
I have loads of ways couples can get in touch, Facebook, Instagram, email, the most common way is from an online contact form from my website. I have also introduced a WhatsApp business number too.
