Wedding Videography in Ottawa

Real Love Stories, Authentically Told

 

After 20 years behind the camera as a photojournalist and wedding photographer in Ottawa, I’ve learned this: the best moments aren’t staged. They happen in the blink of an eye — a touch, a look, a laugh that tumbles out unexpectedly.

That’s why I’ve launched Laneway Films — a new venture dedicated to wedding films that feel honest, beautiful, and true to you.

I’m Darren, a longtime visual storyteller. My roots are in photojournalism, 20 years of capturing real life, real fast, for major news outlets. I’ve photographed hundreds of weddings in and around Ottawa, always with an eye for authentic, unscripted moments. Now, I’m bringing that same instinct, that same reverence for story, into motion.

Why Wedding Films?

Photography freezes a moment.
Film lets it breathe.

With Laneway Films, I’m creating cinematic wedding documentaries that go deeper than highlight reels. These are artfully crafted, emotionally resonant films — not just about the day, but about the two of you, and everything that brought you to it.

What You Can Expect:

  • Cinematic storytelling with a documentary soul

  • Raw, real moments — not overly posed or staged

  • Full-day coverage, from quiet morning prep to dance floor chaos

  • Social-friendly teasers, full edits, and personalized story-driven films

  • An experienced eye from someone who’s seen it all — and knows what to look for

Ottawa Is My Backyard

From Parliament views to tucked-away laneways (see what I did there?), I’ve spent decades documenting Ottawa’s stories — weddings, news, life as it happens. That’s the energy I bring to every film I make: grounded, local, heartfelt.

Whether you’re planning a countryside ceremony in Wakefield or a candlelit rooftop celebration downtown, I’ll be there with quiet presence and a filmmaker’s eye, catching what matters.

Let’s Talk About Your Wedding Film

This isn’t just a video. It’s your story, told in motion.

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