Wedding video
Jersey Shore, Philadelphia and South Jersey Wedding Videographer
A photograph holds the face. Cinema holds the voice.
Why video
The things you will want to hear again
A still gives you the moment. It does not give you the way your grandmother said your name, or the laugh your mom does when nobody is looking, or what your dad whispered right before the doors opened. Twenty years from now those are the things you will want to hear again, and a photograph cannot give them back to you.
Also your uncle, slow motion, on the dance floor at midnight. Genuinely priceless.
The team
One studio, one timeline, photographs and video together
Most of our wedding films are made at the Jersey Shore, from Cape May up through Avalon, Long Beach Island and Sea Bright, with the rest in Philadelphia and across South Jersey. Photography and video come from one studio in Mount Laurel, on one timeline, so you are not hiring a videographer who has never met your photographer.
Our cinematographer, Courtnee, shoots alongside Jordan and the second photographer all day, on the same plan and the same timeline. When the first look happens or the speeches start, everyone already knows where to stand. You do not get a video crew that met the photographers that morning, and you do not get two vendors trading elbows in your ceremony aisle.
Sophia edits the films in our studio in Mount Laurel. She also designs the albums, so your film and your album come from the same pair of eyes and feel like the same wedding.
How we film
How we film your day
We keep it low key. It’s documentary style, so your videographer is never going to tell you what to do or ask you to walk down that path one more time.
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Jordan brings the fun, the video catches it
When Jordan has you laughing and moving around for photos, the camera is rolling the whole time. Your videographer stays out of the way and lets it happen, so your video shows what really went on that day.
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A small crew
Unless it’s a really big wedding, we keep the video team small. Fewer cameras means people relax, and the video looks the way the day actually felt.
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Dancing at four times slower
We shoot the dance floor in super slow motion, four times slower than real speed. There’s nothing cooler than watching your friends cut a rug in slow motion. Your uncle included.
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Stay for the end credits
Every cinematic reel has outtakes after the end credits. So much cool stuff happens during the day that doesn’t fit the story, so it goes at the end.
What you get
Three things come with every wedding cinema collection.
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Full day coverage
Eight hours with your cinematographer, from getting ready through the dance floor.
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Full video edit
Your whole day, edited in order. The ceremony and every toast run in full, so nothing you said gets cut for time.
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Cinematic reel edit
Your day in 3 to 5 minutes, scored and color graded, built around the voices of the people you love. A 10 minute highlight video starts to drag. This is the one you’ll want to watch again, and the one you send to everyone.
Every wedding gets two camera angles on the ceremony, the dances and the toasts, even with one cinematographer. For a bigger wedding, over 250 guests, we suggest adding a second photographer and a second cinematographer. You can also extend coverage if your day starts early or runs long, add a short video of the rehearsal dinner, and add a set of five vertical reels pulled from your day for Instagram and TikTok, delivered within 14 days.
Not just weddings
Proposals and families, on video too
We film surprise proposals too. We stay hidden, and we mic you up so you can hear every word of it. And we make family videos, so you keep the voices and the laughing, not just the faces.
From the couples
What couples say about their video
“Our wedding video came out amazing! … And we cried all over again listening to our vows! Making it a tradition to watch every year on our anniversary.”
“Jordan Brian Studios photographed our December 2023 wedding at The River House @ Odettes in New Hope, PA, and we would highly recommend Jordan and his team for photography and cinematography! … Jordan captured the essence of our love story that came to life in every photo and cinematography reel.”
“Aside from photography, Jordan and his team’s work with videography has been remarkable. … It’s so important to have the reel because trust me, the day of is all a blur!”
“We also had the pleasure of working with his videographer, who did an incredible job capturing the essence and emotions of the day. The footage perfectly complements the photos, bringing every special moment back to life.”
“My friends couldn’t believe how quickly we got our video short back! … It was the best surprise to wake up to on our honeymoon and we’ve probably watched it over 50 times!”
What it costs
Cinema starts at $4,000, on its own or added to any collection.
Most couples add cinema once they see what a photograph alone cannot hold. If you are booking photography with us, tell us before the timeline locks and we build both into one plan. If you only want the film, that works too.
Common questions
What couples ask about video
Can we book cinema without photography?
Yes. Cinema is available on its own or added to any photography collection.
Do we get the whole ceremony, or just the highlights?
Both. The cinematic reel is the 3 to 5 minute highlight. The full video edit runs the whole day with the ceremony and every toast in full.
Is the cinematographer part of your team, or a separate vendor?
Part of the team. Courtnee shoots, Sophia edits, and both work out of our studio in Mount Laurel. One agreement and one point of contact.
We already booked photography with you. Can we still add cinema?
Usually, yes. Reply to any email from Jordan with your date and we will confirm the cinema team is open that day.
Do you make short vertical clips for social?
Yes, as an add-on when you have cinema coverage: five vertical reels, each a different moment, delivered within 14 days of the wedding.
Inquire
Ready to tell us about your wedding?
Most replies go out the same day. If your date is open, we’ll set up a quick call.
The wedding venue guides
Philadelphia: Cescaphe, Knowlton Mansion, the Ballroom at the Ben, Crystal Tea Room, the W, Four Seasons, The Logan, Loews. Country estates: River House at Odette’s, HollyHedge, Brandywine Manor House, Grounds for Sculpture, Bishop Farmstead, Lambertville Station. North Jersey: Battello, Maritime Parc, Park Chateau, The Park Savoy. Jersey Shore: ICONA Avalon, ICONA Diamond Beach, Windows on the Water, Mallard Island Yacht Club, Bonnet Island Estate. One page each, no filler.
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