Hire Elopement Videographer Costa Brava — A Personal Guide by Stories by DJ

Imagine this: sunrise spilling gold over the rugged cliffs, your vows carried softly on a Mediterranean breeze, and the quiet certainty that this day is wholly, beautifully yours. I’m Dominick—elopement filmmaker, planner, and guide behind Stories by DJ—and I craft intimate, cinematic films for couples who feel called to the sea and the secret coves of the Costa Brava.

Your elopement isn’t just a schedule; it’s a story. My work is about sensing that story and capturing it with care—so that every look, touch, and whispered “yes” feels as honest on film as it did in the moment.

Key Takeaways

• Choose a storyteller, not just a camera. Your filmmaker should move with your rhythm and gently shape space for real moments to unfold.
• Let Costa Brava lead the way. Hidden coves near Begur, ancient walls in Tossa de Mar, pine-lined paths, and secret viewpoints become co-authors of your film.
• Blended style = timeless feel. I combine natural documentary moments with cinematic polish for a film that feels effortless and elevated.
• One creator, one vision. You work with me, start to finish—planning, scouting, filming, crafting—so your story stays cohesive and personal.
• It’s about intimacy. Minimal staging, soft direction, true emotions—so your love, not the camera, is the focus.

Why Your Elopement Film Matters

When the day passes (and it will, quickly), it’s the feeling you’ll miss most—the hush before the vows, the laughter between lines, the way the light held you both for a breath longer than expected. A thoughtful elopement film lets you return to that feeling again and again, and share it with the people you love.

What I Bring as Your Filmmaker & Planner

• Location Insight & Scouting
  I help you find places that match your vision—wind-carved coves, quiet coastal paths, or cliff-top vistas where the horizon is your witness.
• A Gentle, Human Approach
  I guide with light direction when it helps, then step back to let the real moments happen. No forced poses. No scripts. Just presence.
• Cinematic Craft, Real Sound
  The sea’s hush, the rustle of pines, your spoken vows—captured with clean audio and woven into your film so it feels alive.
• Stills From Film
  Because I work with high-quality cinema footage, I can deliver beautiful still frames—perfect for announcements and albums—without needing a second camera presence.
• A Seamless Experience
  From timeline guidance to lighting suggestions and local nuance, I’m your partner in making the day feel easy, calm, and deeply you.

How to Choose the Right Videographer (and How I Work With You)

1. Feel First
   Watch a few films and ask: Do I feel something? If yes, you’re close. Your film should move you long before it’s yours.
2. Style Fit
   Look for a blend that suits you. My style is documentary-led with cinematic beauty—organic, romantic, unhurried.
3. Process & Presence
   You’ll spend many hours with your filmmaker. Choose someone whose presence calms you. Couples tell me I bring a steady, gentle energy that keeps the day grounded.
4. Local Knowledge
   The Costa Brava is generous if you know how to listen to her light and tides. I scout for wind patterns, seasonal light, access paths, and privacy.
5. Sound & Story
   Vows, voice notes, letters—your words matter. I capture clean audio and thread it through your film like a quiet heartbeat.

Enhancements You Might Love

• Aerial Perspective (where permitted) for sweeping sense of place.
• Vow Audio & Ambient Sound layered to bring the day back to life.
• Short Teaser for sharing a glimpse with loved ones while you’re still glowing.

(We’ll shape these to your story—nothing cookie-cutter.)

Planning Notes for Costa Brava Elopements

• Best Light: Early morning or late afternoon for softness and calm.
• Seasonality: Late spring and early autumn mean gentler heat and quieter coves.
• Locations: From Tossa de Mar’s timeless stones to Begur’s secret calas—choose meaning first, then we shape the visuals around you.
• Ceremony Style: Many couples opt for a symbolic ceremony and handle the legalities at home—freeing the day to be purely intentional.
• Permits & Practicalities: Some spots benefit from permits or discretion. I’ll guide you on access, privacy, and timing.

What Working Together Looks Like

1. Dream & Discover
   We talk about what you feel drawn to—sea cliffs, sailboats, vineyards, forest paths—and what “home” feels like to you.
2. Design & Scout
   I propose locations, timing, and a flow that protects intimacy and maximizes great light.
3. The Day
   I’m present, steady, and unobtrusive—helping when needed, invisible when not. You get to simply be.
4. The Film
   Crafted with voice, movement, sound, and place—so you can step back into the world of your dreams whenever you press play.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to elope on the Costa Brava?
Late spring and early autumn are ideal—beautiful light, softer temperatures, calmer shores.

Can you help us find a quiet spot?
Yes. Privacy matters for vows and connection. I scout to find tucked-away places that feel like they’re yours for the day.

Do you also help with planning?
Absolutely. I help design the flow, scout locations, advise on light and timing, and coordinate the essentials for a calm, seamless experience.

Do we need a photographer too?
Not necessarily. I can deliver high-quality stills from the film, which many couples love for announcements and albums.

We’re camera-shy. Will this still work for us?
Yes. I work quietly and guide gently, so it feels natural. Most couples tell me they quickly forget the camera is there.

Why Choose Stories by DJ

Because your love is tender and true—and deserves to be held with the same tenderness. I bring a calm presence, careful craft, and a deep connection to the Mediterranean. My films are romantic, serene, and adventurous, made for couples who want their day to feel like the life they dream about.