About

Hello,

My name is James and I grew up in Brundall, Norfolk. After attending school in Thorpe, I went on to study architecture at the University of Kent, where I earned both my undergraduate and Master’s degrees (as well as some fairly significant awards).

Although my education was in architecture, my true passion had always been film. In 2017, I decided to change direction and set up my own business, MADE BY WOODSMOKE Limited. Over the past ten years, I have been growing my business, building experience, upgrading my equipment, and expanding my network of contacts.

The wedding side of my business was born out of the amazing feedback I was getting from couples. I had started off by filming weddings for friends, but as I received more and more positive feedback (and word of mouth recommendations started to grow), I decided to branch out and offer it as a service for others. The key to my approach has always been putting a couple’s needs first and tailoring a package that is specifically the right fit for them. I take pride in capturing those special moments and preserving them for years to come.

Outside of work, I live in Bramerton with my fiancée Kirsty, who works as a local GP, and our two Golden Retrievers, Eddie and Herbie.