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Wedding films you’ll watch again and again.

I’m Simon, a wedding videographer and photographer based in Cologne, Germany. I capture your day on film and in photos, fully in English – in Cologne, across Germany and anywhere in the world.

Clips from my wedding films

Simon Schmidt Hi, I’m Simon.Your videographer and photographer from Cologne.

“We’ve watched the video a thousand times by now. It’s just so beautiful!”

Kathi & Samu · translated from German
Simon Schmidt with his camera in front of a vintage car

Hi, I’m Simon.

I’ve been working with film and photography for more than ten years and have filmed over 80 weddings. I know when the important moments are coming, and I’m already in the right spot when they do.

I started out with travel films and promotional videos, which taught me how to tell a story in just a few minutes. Today I do that for your wedding: a film that feels like your day, beautiful, honest and full of emotion. That’s what couples often tell me when they watch their film for the first time.

On the day itself I’m there without getting in the way. I stay in the background, keep things relaxed and work hand in hand with your photographer. You simply enjoy your day, and I make sure nothing gets lost.

Before you book, we get to know each other, on a video call or in person, and I’ll be with you in English from beginning to end: first call, planning, the day itself and your finished film.

Simon

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Your day as a film.

My wedding films are highlight films: the most beautiful and emotional moments of your day, with drone footage, excerpts from your speeches and vows, and music that suits you. English speeches and vows are no problem at all.

What goes into your film

  • The big moments and the little ones in between
  • Drone footage of your venue and its surroundings
  • Excerpts from toasts, speeches and vows
  • Music chosen to suit you
  • Editing, colour grading and sound mixing

When you press play, the film loads from Vimeo.

And the photos to go with it.

Romantic, classic or modern: we develop the look of your photos together. You can book photo and film separately or together – together, everything comes in one consistent style.

Couple kissing in a doorway
A kiss in the doorway
Hannah and Lukas laughing in tall grass
Hannah & Lukas
Bride showing her ring with her bridesmaids
With the girls
Bride cheering with her bouquet in a convertible
Leaving in the convertible
Bride leaning on the groom in the evening light
Kathi & Samuel
Saskia and Enrico walking hand in hand along a forest path
Saskia & Enrico
Hannah and Lukas laughing in a field, black and white
Hannah & Lukas
Couple dancing in front of glowing LOVE letters and sparks, black and white
Saskia & Enrico
Saskia and Enrico in sunglasses in a vintage car, black and white
Saskia & Enrico
Couple kissing in the garden
In the garden
Bride and bridesmaids throwing the bouquet into the air
Kathi & Samuel
Best man helping the groom get dressed, black and white
Getting ready
Bride with a long train on a garden path
Kathi & Samuel
Lukas carrying Hannah piggyback through tall grass
Hannah & Lukas
Wedding rings in a glass box with flowers
The rings
Couple cheek to cheek, black and white
Up close
Groom smiling in the back seat, black and white
Franzi & Björn
Bride cheering and holding up a sign, surrounded by guests
In the thick of it
Groom in a red convertible in front of a castle
At the castle

Film, photo or both.

Every wedding is different, so you get a quote that fits your day exactly. The film turns out most beautiful when I’m with you from getting ready to your first dance.

Wedding photos

Photos that show who you are, from the first emotions to the wildest moments of the party. In your online gallery within two weeks.

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Wedding film

Your highlight film with drone footage, speeches and music, edited with an eye for detail.

Enquire about film

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Film & photo

Everything from one hand, perfectly matched and in one style. One person to talk to instead of two.

Enquire about both

Price on request: send me your date and your plans for the day, and I’ll put together a tailored quote.

Rent a photo booth.

Alongside film and photography, I also offer a photo booth for your wedding, a birthday or any other party. It’s professional and height-adjustable, with a 21.5″ touchscreen, extra-bright LED light and instant printing if you like.

  • Professional DSLR camera
  • Photo printer with instant prints
  • Easy to use via touchscreen
  • Photo layout designed to your wishes
  • Delivery, set-up and take-down: free within 20 km of Cologne
  • Booked together with film or photography, the photo booth also comes to weddings further away
  • On-site introduction and phone support during the rental
  • Optional: guest book with photo corners for your prints

Digital package

Photo booth without prints

Your guests take as many photos as they like. Afterwards, all photos are ready to download from the cloud.

Enquire about digital

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Print package

Photo booth with instant prints

Your guests take their photos home as prints: up to 300 on the night, more on request. Plus all photos in the cloud.

Enquire about prints

Price on request: send me your date and venue, and I’ll send you a quote.

From enquiry to film

  1. 1

    Check your date

    Via the form, email or WhatsApp. I’ll quickly let you know if your day is still free.

  2. 2

    Get to know each other

    Ideally in person, otherwise on a video call, in English of course. If we meet up, the first coffee is on me. We go through your plans and what matters most to you.

  3. 3

    Date secured

    Once the contract is signed and the deposit is paid, your date is reserved for you.

  4. 4

    Photos & film

    Your photos are in your online gallery within two weeks. Your film follows after that.

What couples say about their film

The reviews are in German, just as the couples wrote them.

5.0 ★★★★★ reviews on Google
Jana and Luca on their wedding day

„Simon hat unseren Tag perfekt eingefangen. Wir sind sooo glücklich und gerührt über die Erinnerungen, die in diesem Film festgehalten wurden. Die Art und Weise, wie die Emotionen und besonderen Momente festgehalten wurden, lässt uns immer wieder den Tag erleben.“

Jana & Luca
Kathi and Samu on their wedding day

„Jedes Detail unseres besonderen Tages wurde so liebevoll eingefangen. Die Emotionen, das Lachen und die Tränen sind so lebendig und echt. Es fühlt sich an, als würden wir den Tag noch einmal erleben.“

Kathi & Samu
Saskia and Christian on their wedding day

„Das Video ist wunderschön geworden. Wir hatten beide Tränen in den Augen, und das jedes Mal aufs Neue. Die Musik, die Schnitte, die Szenen – alles zusammen erzählt die Geschichte unseres Lebens.“

Saskia & Christian

Is your date still free?

Six short questions, less than a minute. I’ll get back to you personally, and if it feels right, we’ll meet soon.

  1. 1What are you interested in?
  2. 2What are your names?

    For the photo booth, one name is enough.

  3. 3When is your wedding?

  4. 4Where are you celebrating?

    Not decided yet? Just carry on.

  5. 5Tell me about your day.
  6. 6How can I reach you?

    I only use your details to reply to your enquiry. More in the privacy policy.

Prefer to talk directly? Message me on WhatsApp, email info@make-moments.de or call +49 152 023 763 26

Frequently asked questions

Do you work in English?

Yes, completely. From our first call and the planning to the wedding day itself and your finished film, I work with you in English. English speeches and vows are no problem.

What are your wedding films like?

My wedding films are highlight films: the very best of your day. Edited footage, drone shots, music and excerpts from your toasts, speeches and vows, put together with care and an eye for detail.

How much does a wedding film cost?

Every wedding is unique and every couple has their own ideas, so there’s no flat price. Send me your date and your plans for the day, and I’ll put together a tailored quote.

How many hours should we book you for?

I tailor my packages to what you need. My advice: from getting ready to your first dance. That way the film tells your whole day from start to finish.

How long until our film is ready?

Editing, colour grading, choosing music and mixing sound is a creative process that takes time. We’ll agree on when you receive your film as part of your quote.

How do we book you?

Send me your date via the form, email or WhatsApp. If it’s still free, we’ll get to know each other, ideally in person, otherwise on a video call. Your date is reserved once the contract is signed and the deposit is paid.

Do you also offer wedding photography?

Yes. You can book photo and film separately or together. Together, you get everything from one hand, perfectly matched and in one consistent style.

Do you travel for weddings outside Cologne?

Yes, gladly. I’m based in Cologne and the Rhineland, but I cover weddings across Germany and abroad, including destination weddings. We plan the travel together, and it’s part of your individual quote.

How many photos will we get?

As many as there are good ones – there’s no limit. You get every great shot from your day, fully edited.

When will our photos be ready?

Your photos are ready within two weeks, so you won’t have to wait long to relive your day.

How do we receive the photos?

In your own online gallery. You can view and download every photo there, and simply share the link with your guests.

Can we post and print the photos?

Yes. You’re free to use the photos privately: on Instagram, for prints, your photo album or thank-you cards. If you tag me on Instagram (@makemoments_official), I’d love that.

What is your photography style?

Romantic, classic or modern: we develop the look of your photos together when we first meet. What matters to me is that your photos show who you are, from the first emotions to the party.

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