Phuket Wedding Films
Phuket Wedding Videographer
Candid, cinematic wedding films from a Phuket-based team since 2011
Based in Phuket
Phuket Wedding Videography That Tells the Whole Story
I’ve lived in Phuket since 2009, and I’ve been a Phuket wedding videographer since 2011. I know where the sun sits over the Andaman Sea at five in the afternoon, which villas get hot by noon, and how fast a clear sky can turn into a downpour in the rainy months.
My team and I film candid, cinematic wedding videos on Phuket and across the rest of Thailand. We work through The Baci Productions, with hundreds of weddings behind us. If you’ve just got engaged and you’re comparing videographers, this page covers what a Phuket wedding film should feel like and how filming works on the day.
Watch the work
Phuket Wedding Films
Wedding at the Marriott Merlin Beach Phuket | Josiah & Lillian
Wedding at Banyan Tree Phuket Villa of Hadia & Islam
Sri Panwa Resort Wedding | Joey & Lam | Phuket, Thailand
Photos and film
Why Film Your Phuket Wedding?
Photographs freeze a moment, but they can’t show what came just before or after it. Video gives you the pause before the vows, the sound of your voice, your dad’s laugh during the speeches. A wedding day moves so quickly that remembering the details is close to impossible, and a film hands them back.
I know video is one more line in the budget, and it’s worth weighing against what the day is worth to you. If you want both, our Phuket wedding photography and videography are planned together, and booking both brings a discount.
On the day
What to Expect From a Phuket Wedding Videographer
Expect a calm, quiet crew. We don’t run your wedding, and we don’t ask anyone to repeat anything. We film what happens and trust it to be good enough.
Before the ceremony
We start a few hours before the ceremony. That gives us time for candid getting-ready moments with both of you, family arriving, and the details: the venue, the ceremony setup, the rings and the dress. Where weather and rules allow, we add drone shots of the location.
During the ceremony and reception
Ceremony and formalities are filmed discreetly from the background. We keep our distance and stay quiet, and your guests tend to forget we’re there. That’s how you get honest faces on film.
The portrait session
This is the one part where I direct lightly. A few simple walking and standing shots let us create the cinematic cutaway footage a highlight film needs. It’s a short window, and I plan it with the photographers so you only stop once.
Crew size
Why I Never Send Just One Phuket Wedding Videographer
There are two options for the team: two videographers or three. I don’t film a full wedding with one, because there are too many moving parts and too much equipment to place and move alone. One videographer only works for an elopement.
Two is enough for most weddings. Three is better, because each person has a role: a director of photography, a steadicam operator, and a light and sound assistant. That third person is often the difference between a good audio recording of the vows and a missed one.
Craft
How a Phuket Wedding Film Looks and Sounds
Phuket gives you strong colour: green hills, turquoise water, warm evening skies. It also gives you harsh midday light and plenty of glare off white walls. I like to film with natural light and keep the crew small, and I’ll often suggest scheduling portraits closer to sunset, when the island looks its best.
Sound is the part couples don’t think about until they’ve watched a film without it. Your vows, the speeches, the music for your first dance, and the sea in the background should all be clear. For the full-length reference video, we edit the major formalities together with synced professional audio.
Most weddings are filmed in full HD, with a 4K option available. I like to shoot at 60 frames per second, which gives smooth footage and room for a few slow-motion moments in the edit.
Local knowledge
Filming at Phuket Wedding Venues
The weddings below include the Marriott Merlin Beach Resort, Banyan Tree Phuket and Sri Panwa, and I’ve also filmed at Trisara Resort and Jivana Villa. Every venue is different: a hillside villa has wind and glare, a beachfront ceremony has waves and shifting light, and a resort ballroom has mixed lighting and long speeches.
Living in Phuket means I’m not guessing. We can go through your venue’s quirks on the video call before the wedding, and I’ll tell you honestly when I think a time slot or a spot won’t work for film. You’ll find more on photography in my selected work, and a sample timeline in this wedding day schedule.
One team
Photography and Videography Together
I’m an award-winning wedding photographer as well as a filmmaker. My photography has been named Thailand Wedding Photographer of the Year by LUXlife Magazine in 2019, 2024 and 2025. When you book both with me, the photo and video sides agree the timeline, the ceremony positions and the portrait window in advance, so nobody blocks anybody and you’re not photographed twice.
You can also book a stand-alone Phuket wedding video. Browse the full Thailand wedding videography page, or look at my Koh Samui and Krabi films if you’re comparing islands.
After the wedding
Delivery and What You Receive
You’ll receive a highlight film and a longer reference video, delivered by media share link for you to download and share. Delivery takes up to 3 to 6 months, depending on the time of year. November to May is peak wedding season, and I’m travelling around Thailand most of it, so editing happens in between.
To book, we start with an email or a video call, followed by a small deposit and a signed contract. A video call to talk through the day comes before the wedding, and I arrive in town the day before. I reply to every email or text within 24 hours. For pricing, contact me for a free quote, or see the investment page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will it take to receive our Phuket wedding video?
Expect 3 to 6 months, depending on the time of year. November to May is wedding season, and I’m travelling around Thailand filming, so I have fewer office days then. In general, videos are delivered in under six months. You’ll receive them by media share link.
In what format do you film and deliver our Phuket wedding video?
Most weddings are filmed in full HD, with a 4K option. I like to shoot at 60 frames per second, which gives smooth footage and the option of slow-motion clips in your wedding film. Everything is delivered via media share link for you to download and share with family and friends.
How many videographers will be at our wedding?
You can choose two or three. I never use just one for a full wedding, because it leaves too much room for error. Two will do the job, but three give the best result, as each has a role such as director of photography, steadicam, or light and sound assistant. One videographer only works for an elopement.
Can I book photography and videography together?
Yes, and it saves money. Photo and video are planned on one timeline, so the two teams work around each other and not through each other. Booking both brings a discount. You can also hire me for video only. Take a look at my Phuket wedding photography page.
What is included in a wedding highlight film?
A highlight film is a short, music-driven edit of the best moments from your day, from getting ready through the ceremony and the party. You also get a longer reference video with the major formalities edited together and synced professional audio, so the vows and speeches can be watched in full.
How much does a Phuket wedding videographer cost?
The price depends on coverage hours and team size (two or three). Message me your date, venue and schedule and I’ll send a free quote. A combined photo and video booking brings a discount, and you can see how my work is structured on the investment page.
Get in touch
Planning a Phuket Wedding Film?
Tell me your date, your venue and what you’d like to remember most. I’ll reply within 24 hours with availability and a free quote. Reach me through the contact page, by email at dbaciphotography@gmail.com, or on WhatsApp at +66 84 558 0420.
