D James Videography

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $2,600

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $1,800

Packages

Prices start at $1,800

About D James Videography

Derek Carlson

Owner

I'm Derek Carlson, owner of D James Videography, the wedding brand of BlindShade, based in Oro Valley, Arizona. With over 20 years of professional film experience, I bring a cinematic eye to wedding films that tell your story. I love capturing the vows, laughter, and quiet moments that make your day your own. From intimate elopements to full wedding celebrations, my goal is to create a film you can return to and relive the people, emotion, and memories of your day.

I believe your wedding day should feel smooth, fun, and easy. The focus is on you and the people you love, so I work to capture the moments as they unfold. My background in feature films, commercials, music videos, and weddings shapes my approach to storytelling, with cinematic visuals and careful attention to sound. I personally edit every wedding film, carrying your story from the day itself through the final edit.

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Services

Services

  • Drone Coverage
  • Extra Hours
  • Livestream Services

Deliverables

  • Highlight reel
  • Long feature
  • Raw footage
  • Short feature
  • Social media versions
  • Trailer

D James Videography packages

Elopement Package

4 hours

Peak pricing $1,800

Off-peak pricing $1,800

Description

One videographer and 4 hours of coverage. Includes a 2–3-minute highlight film and full ceremony, with 4K video, drone footage, multicamera coverage, professional audio, and digital delivery. Additional coverage: $100 per hour. Optional 2-minute social reel in both square and vertical formats: $250. A signed contract and 25% deposit reserve your date.

Essential Package

6 hours

Peak pricing $2,600

Off-peak pricing $2,600

Description

One videographer and 6 hours of coverage. Includes a 7–8-minute highlight film, full ceremony, and full toasts, with 4K video, drone footage, multicamera coverage, professional audio, and digital delivery. Additional coverage: $100 per hour. Optional 2-minute social reel in both square and vertical formats: $250. A signed contract and 25% deposit reserve your date.

Premier Package

8 hours

Peak pricing $3,800

Off-peak pricing $3,800

Description

Two videographers and 8 hours of coverage. Includes a 60-minute wedding film, 2–3-minute teaser, full ceremony, and full toasts, with 4K video, drone footage, multicamera coverage, professional audio, and digital delivery. Additional coverage: $100 per hour. Optional 2-minute social reel in both square and vertical formats: $250. A signed contract and 25% deposit reserve your date.

Reviews

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  • RR

    Rachel R.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jun 19, 2026

    Wow wow!

    Wow, just wow. Derek blew any and all of our expectations out of the water with our wedding video. So so glad we decided to do a wedding video and even more glad that we picked Derek to do the job. He captured our love and our day perfectly and I cannot stop watching the video.

  • A

    Ariel

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jun 18, 2026

    Flawless!

    Derek was wonderful! He created an amazing unique highlight video of our day which brings us in our family so much joy. He also captured the ceremony and its entirety the speeches and our first dance flawlessly. We are so happy we trusted him to capture our wedding and we are so grateful for the videos!

  • B

    Brooklyn

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jun 18, 2026

    HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

    I’m incredibly happy with Derek James Videography, our wedding plans changed somewhat last minute, and we ended up doing a small wedding in my hometown in New Mexico. He took the time to travel 3 hours to come be with us for our wedding! He’s so good at what he does and not only is he professional but he is also very personable. Worth every dollar spent for sure! HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Thanks Derek!

  • CM

    Conor M.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jun 18, 2026

    He Killed It!

    As someone who works in TV news, I’ll be honest, I was nervous about how our wedding video would turn out. But Derek absolutely *nailed it*. He captured every moment beautifully, weaving together stunning visuals and crystal-clear audio of our vows in a way that truly brought the day back to life. His storytelling, attention to detail, and ability to catch the emotion of every moment blew us away. If you’re looking for someone to capture your big day with heart, talent, and a cinematic touch, I couldn’t recommend Derek more. He killed it.

Preferred vendors of D James Videography

Band/DJ
Harpist Christine Vivona
Photographer
Neal Kreuser Photography
Tucson, AZ
Yes! I film elopements and love the more intimate, personal feel they can have. I offer shorter coverage options that are great for smaller weddings and elopements, while still capturing the ceremony, vows, portraits, and the moments that make the day feel special.
Yes! I film weddings throughout Arizona, across the U.S., and internationally, and have filmed weddings in places including Ireland. There is no travel fee within the Tucson area. For weddings elsewhere in Arizona, the travel fee is $100. Out-of-state weddings are subject to additional travel charges, quoted based on your location and plans.
I personally edit every wedding film myself. Unlike many videographers who outsource post-production, I stay involved from filming through the final edit so I can make sure the pacing, music, emotion, and overall story feel right. It’s important to me that the finished film reflects the day the way I experienced and captured it.
No, I don't offer same-day edits. The turnaround time for wedding films is 8–10 weeks.
For most weddings, one videographer is plenty (which is typically myself), especially with a well-planned timeline. For larger weddings, multiple locations, or if you want more simultaneous coverage of both sides of the day, two videographers can be a great option. I’m happy to recommend what makes the most sense based on your timeline and priorities.
Yes. Still photography, raw footage, and streaming are available. Let me know which services you're interested in so I can include them in your quote.
Wedding films are delivered digitally, with a turnaround time of 8–10 weeks. I don't offer DVD or Blu-ray discs.

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