FIlmsbyjo logo with purple distressed text and a small star above

Films by Jo

Wedding films for rule breakers.

Midlands, UK Wide

A young woman with red hair, wearing a black long-sleeve shirt and black skirt, standing with arms wide open and smiling excitedly at a wedding film booth at an event.

Intro:

Fun and candid documentary film meets the emotive and cinematic- allow me to capture your memories and create something one of a kind. I make films for the rule breakers, weirdos and elder emos, capturing the magic in every moment. Dark, quirky and romantic films that really capture what you’re all about in a relaxed and fun way- your story, told beautifully.

Stalk me:

Outline of a house icon with a roof, walls, and door, on a black background.
Outline of a social media icon resembling a camera with a circle inside and a small circle in the top right corner on a black background.

Related Articles

Featured
It’s not a phase… Dark Weddings are not a fashion trend - they’re here to stay!
It’s not a phase… Dark Weddings are not a fashion trend - they’re here to stay!

In 2022, a group of alternative wedding suppliers gathered inside a deconsecrated church in Leeds to create a dark celestial wedding shoot. Four years later, we can see it was about more than moons and stars.

The alternative wedding world has grown enormously since these images were taken. New suppliers have appeared. New events and communities have been created. The breadth of what an alternative wedding can look like has expanded, and, somewhere along the way, two independent wedding collectives eventually found their paths converging to become Dark Wedding Collective.

Read more →
Wuthering Heights Part III; Same Story, Different Eyes,
Wuthering Heights Part III; Same Story, Different Eyes,

Why choosing a wedding photographer is about more than finding photographs you like.

Put two brilliant photographers in the same place, at the same moment, with the same couple in front of them and you might assume you'd end up with two similar wedding galleries… you won't. That was one of the unexpected gifts of our Wuthering Heights editorial at Sheriff Hutton Castle.

For the final part of this series, we wanted to look at something we don't talk about enough when choosing wedding suppliers: creative perspective.

Read more →
Heart & Soul: When a wedding theme becomes a language
Heart & Soul: When a wedding theme becomes a language

There is something wonderfully strange about the way we've turned the heart into a symbol of love. The real thing isn't symmetrical. It isn't pink. It certainly doesn't come with an arrow through it. It's muscle and valves and blood. It beats somewhere beneath your ribs without asking permission, keeping you alive while you fall in love, have your heart broken, mend it, risk it and ultimately decide to give it to somebody else. Which, when you think about it, makes the anatomical heart a rather perfect wedding symbol.

Read more →
How To Choose Alternative Wedding Suppliers Who Actually Get You
How To Choose Alternative Wedding Suppliers Who Actually Get You

Seeking a wedding that defies tradition and embraces the darkly beautiful? At Dark Wedding Collective, we celebrate bold, alternative unions, from Victorian gothic soirées to modern, minimalist ceremonies with a macabre twist.

Discover how to craft a ceremony that honours your identity, whether through unconventional venues, curated playlists that set a haunting mood, or florals in deep, moody palettes. We’ll introduce suppliers who specialise in non-traditional attire, inclusive officiants, and bespoke stationery that reads like poetry in ink and velvet. Expect practical planning tips, sensory inspiration, and examples of real couples who turned shadows into celebration. So you can plan a day that’s utterly yours, with intention, drama and tenderness.

Read more →

Dark Wedding Directory

A woman with long, vibrant green hair wearing a black dress with floral embellishments and jewelry, standing outdoors.
Decorative Halloween display features a skeletal spider sculpture adorned with beads and necklaces, placed on a pedestal surrounded by black balloons and a bouquet of dark foliage and flowers.
Decorative cookie with black and white stripes and the words "Never Just the Living" written on it, placed on a dark surface next to a glass of water and a black paper with ghost illustrations.
A woman wearing an elaborate floral crown with dark roses and spikes, holding a large bouquet of dark red, black, blue, and gold flowers. A man with red hair, glasses, and tattoos, dressed in a black suit with floral and metallic accents, stands beside her in a dimly lit room with religious crosses and dark décor.
A man and a woman stand close together on a staircase inside a church. The woman is wearing a black dress with floral decorations and a halo made of twigs. The man is dressed in black, smiling at her. Stained glass windows are visible in the background.

Venues

A woman with blue and silver hair, wearing black fishnet stockings and black clothing with silver accents, is lying next to a large black harp in a dark outdoor setting.

Attire

Two women in wedding dresses holding a sword together at a wedding ceremony, with a woman in a red dress smiling in the background.

Cakes

Entertainment

Celebrant

A woman with dark hair and makeup, eyes closed, wearing a black veil and black outfit.

Favours

Close-up of four black burger buns filled with cheese and toppings on a tray.

Florals

Hair & Makeup

Food & Drink

A couple holding hands and dancing in a grand, gothic-style hall with ornate columns, a patterned floor, and a large hanging light fixture.
A woman with teal wavy hair, dark makeup, and a floral headpiece, holding a bouquet of dark-colored flowers, in front of a rustic wooden background.

Photography

Jewellery

Wedding invitation with a dark blue background, detailed white floral and snake design border, Gold and white text inviting Kayleigh and Chris to their wedding on May 28, 2025, at 1:30 PM, at Rochedale Town Hall, with RSVP by February 28, 2025, and a website URL.
A formal event table setting with a black and gold decorative charger plate, a black dinner plate, and a black napkin with a red heart and anatomical heart embroidery. Silverware is crossed on top of the napkin. There are two crystal glasses, and a printed menu with a red and white design featuring the names Katy & Joseph and the date October 26, 2024.

Stationery

Sylists

Northern Lights display over a snowy mountain landscape, with rocky shoreline in the foreground and stars in the night sky.
A black station wagon parked in front of a red brick gothic-style house with tree and shrub landscaping under dark, stormy sky.

Travel

Transport