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Gloucester based wedding video studio, offering customizable packages, easy online booking, and high-quality 4K Ultra-HD Documentary and Cinematic Highlights films. They specialize in a hybrid cinematic/documentary style and prioritize capturing your special day discreetly while allowing you to relax and enjoy the occasion.

Experience

Jim Merchant, owner and lead videographer, has extensive experience in the wedding industry, having filmed hundreds of weddings throughout New England since 2010. He guarantees high-quality results as the main videographer and editor of your wedding video, with the goal of capturing the essence of your special day.

Services Offered

Our award-winning videography company offers a range of packages and add-ons, with editing to documentary feature films, highlights films, and teaser trailers. Check our website for current pricing, or to request a complete brochure!

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding videography services?

$2,400

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Full Feature Video
High-Def Video
Multi. Cameras

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$2,800

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

High-Def Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras

What primary style do you identify with?

Cinematic
Documentary
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Which wedding events do you service?

Ceremony
Pre-Ceremony
Reception

What videography services do you offer?

Drone Footage
Full Feature Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Raw Footage

What final video formats do you offer?

Digital Download
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Reviews of Pirates Lane Video

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Pirate’s Lane Video received glowing reviews from couples who appreciated the attentive, professional service provided by Jim. Reviewers praised his ability to capture all moments seamlessly, being unobtrusive yet capturing every detail. Jim's flexibility, quality of work, and affordability were highlighted, with couples expressing delight in reliving their wedding day through the videos. The option for customized packages accommodating various preferences and budgets was cited as a major benefit, making Pirate’s Lane Video a highly recommended choice for wedding videography.

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Pirate’s Lane Video received glowing reviews from couples who appreciated the attentive, professional service provided by Jim. Reviewers praised his ability to capture all moments seamlessly, being unobtrusive yet capturing every detail. Jim's flexibility, quality of work, and affordability were highlighted, with couples expressing delight in reliving their wedding day through the videos. The option for customized packages accommodating various preferences and budgets was cited as a major benefit, making Pirate’s Lane Video a highly recommended choice for wedding videography.

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Kevin S. Sent on 02/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience and Videos!

We weren’t sure if wanted to hire a videographer for our wedding in August 2023, but we are SO glad that we did. Originally, it just seemed out of our budget because some of the videographers we looked at were so expensive. When we found Pirate’s Lane Video, Jim worked with us to create a custom package that included all the footage/videos we wanted at a price that worked within our budget. Besides fitting into our budget, Jim was also extremely nice and easy to work with. Before we signed the contract, he hopped on the phone with us to chat through his approach, allowed us to ask a ton of questions, and made us feel at ease. Another reason we hired Jim is because many of his online reviews mentioned that they didn’t notice him much on the wedding day (in a good way!). Sometimes, seeing a camera in your face and being reminded that you are being filmed may make you act differently and a bit less natural. Jim was able to capture every single moment of the day, and we barely noticed he was there. That is exactly what we wanted! He was also very flexible when we decided to add a video to our package AFTER the wedding. And probably most importantly, the final videos we received are absolutely amazing. All we can say is WOW! He is so talented and wonderfully arranged beautiful moments and footage with beautiful music. We could not be more pleased with his work. Do not hesitate to hire Pirate’s Lane Video for your wedding – you will be very happy that you did!
Hannah
Hannah H. Sent on 10/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Jim is Seamless, professional, and so talented!

We couldn't have asked for a better videographer than Jim! He was attentive, professional, and did such an incredible job capturing all of the special moments on our big day. We could not recommend him enough!
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Nicole M. Sent on 04/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Jim Is Incredible & So Worth It

Jim was the ONLY videographer who would provide us with our ENTIRE wedding video from start to finish (even with all the boring parts in between that we specifically requested)! I know having a 2-3-hour video isn't every couples' cup of tea, but it's what we wanted, and nobody else could give us that level of service, especially for the incredible price that Pirates Lane Video has. Our video was so high quality, and Jim sent us multiple bonus footage. Do not be nervous that there are only 5 Google reviews for Pirates Lane Video!

Also, we decided to upgrade to the selfie camera stick for our guests during the reception, and it did not disappoint. We are so glad that we have a video of our guests talking to us that we can look back on forever.

Your wedding day goes by incredibly fast, and it's honestly hard to remember it. Having this video allows us to relive, revisit, and remember the day. We won't have to worry about forgetting in years to come, because we have it all professionally documented. Paying for our video (and our photos) were the only two things that we felt were 100% worth it in the end because they last forever and aren't over in a flash.

Just want to give a heads up that Jim also provides great trailers and 10-20-minute,etc. edited wedding videos, but we chose to skip those and go for the full-blown documentary.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Real Weddings

Mary & Kevin
9 photos · 04/16/2023
Steven & Maria
26 photos · 05/03/2015

Team

Jim Merchant
Jim Merchant
Owner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
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We can't say enough good things about Pirates Lane Video (THEY DID A VIDEO FOR US). Prompt, excellent equipment, gave us plenty of time, the editing and final video of our event was absolutely terrific. Jim Merchant is pleasant, easy to work with, and has an instinctive feel for what special moments to capture and include in your video. He works with you to make sure it's just what you want, and there are no hassles over making changes to get it just right. Even though you will have a rehearsed plan of events, you will be preoccupied with your part in it. Those special moments that just happen - Jim will spot them and make sure nothing special in your event will be missed. Jim Merchant of Pirates Lane will make sure that all is captured that you expected, and then make it into a video that has a creative and special quality that comes from his keen eye and instincts about how to make your video extra special. When we have another event, Pirates Lane is the only video service we'd think of hiring for the job. - Sharon Shea

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