2011 – a reflection

Wow, I guess that was 2011 then! A complete rip-roaring, roller coaster ride of a year. I always get quite reflective at this time of year and find it quite cathartic to simply sit down and just type a few words about the journey made over the last 12 months. On a business level,  I started 2011 with just one wedding film under my belt and a whole load of ideas. It ended, 30 amazing weddings later with me being recognised as the best wedding videographer in the North West and one of the top six shortlisted film businesses for the national wedding industry awards in London next year.  I feel like I’ve learned so much this last 12 months. Not just about my trade, but about weddings in general. I suppose if you attend a wedding every week, you’re gonna pick up a few ideas on what works and what doesn’t.

On a personal level this year, our little family also took some amazing plunges. In the summer we moved further  ‘up North’  from Merseyside to sleepy Lancaster. Not knowing a single person or place in an area you are moving to is daunting and a bloody scary prospect, but the whole thing was awesome and has just proved to be one big fab family adventure. My amazing wife started a Politics and Philosophy Degree at Lancaster Uni and our two beautiful girls have both settled into their new schools. I’ve worked at some incredible places and met some amazing people along the way. I really couldn’t have imagined how much we’d have grown as a business over the last 12 months and the faith that people have paid in me is both incredibly touching and inspiring.

So, what’s in store for 2012? Well up to now I’m almost fully booked! 40 gorgeous couples have booked me to film their weddings. From quaint little vintage barn weddings in the English Lakes to steam train weddings in the Welsh mountains and castle weddings in Italy. I’m absolutely chuffed to bits to be given the opportunity to film at all these magical places and be part of my client’s big day.

This year is going to be awesome x