Meet Ellen de Raad
“She was everywhere without ever being noticed. Calm and present. She had an intuitive eye for every detail, capturing the day exactly as it felt. She’s warm, kind, and humble, making everyone feel at ease, while effortlessly coordinating and connecting with everyone around her.”
– Jos & Laura
Hi I’m Ellen de Raad, your wedding videographer, professional chameleon & calming energy
MY STYLE
You probably don’t want your weddingday to feel like you’re in a production.
You want to be there. Fully. Laughing too loud. Crying without worrying who’s watching. Hugging your people for just a second longer.
That’s exactly how I approach your day.
I film in a way that doesn’t interrupt what’s already happening. No heavy directing. No constant posing. Just a calm presence in the background, paying attention to the details you won’t even realize are unfolding.
Because what you’ll care about later isn’t whether everything looked perfect.
It’s how it felt.
I want you to feel genuinely happy I’m there. Not just as your videographer, but as someone who understands when to step in, when to guide you gently, and when to completely fade into the background.
Because you don’t want just anyone present on one of the most personal days of your life. You want someone who gets it.
A familiar energy in a room full of people
who you’ve known you forever.
My journey
I didn’t grow up dreaming of becoming a wedding videographer. In fact, it happened quite naturally.
Years ago, my partner suggested we document our long-term travels so our family back home could follow along. Little did he know, I’d spend the next year and a half with a camera almost glued to my hand. What started as a simple way to share updates slowly turned into something much bigger.
Somewhere along the way, I realized I don’t just like filming, I love noticing. The way light shifts at the end of the day. The subtle glance between two people that says more than words ever could. The quiet in-between moments that most people overlook.
That trip shaped the way I see things. Not staged. Not forced. Just real. It showed me how powerful it is to preserve not only what happened, but how it actually felt to be there.
Because video doesn’t simply document a moment.
It brings it back.
The movement. The atmosphere. The sound of a voice or a laugh. The kind of details that make a memory feel alive again years later.
And that’s still exactly how I approach a wedding day now.
The truth is, your wedding day will move fast.
Faster than you expect.
There will be things you won’t see. Like a tear in your dad’s eye. The way your friends look at you during the speeches. That quiet pause the two of you share when it finally sinks in.
Those are the moments that matter later.
Love at first wedding
Honestly, I never imagined myself creating wedding films. But everything changed when I filmed my first wedding in 2023.
Somehow, it all just clicked.
Suddenly, all the years of noticing, waiting, and capturing moments naturally had a place. I realized this is exactly what I was meant to do: preserve the little details, the emotions, and the atmosphere that make a wedding uniquely yours.
Being part of someone’s wedding isn’t just a job. It’s a chance to hold space for a day they’ll never get back and make sure it lives on in a way that feels real every single time they press play.
my experience
Originally from the Netherlands, I film weddings all across Europe. From intimate celebrations in the Netherlands and Belgium, to romantic settings in France, Spain, the Swiss Alps, and especially Italy, where I capture the majority of my weddings.
Over the years, I’ve filmed in cities, villages, castles, vineyards, and mountain hideaways. I’ve learned how to read a location, find the light, and anticipate the moments that will make your wedding film feel alive and personal. Traveling across Europe so often has taught me how to help couples feel at ease in any setting, while still capturing the small, real moments that matter most.
Then life took a tropical turn when my partner’s job brought us to the Caribbean.
So here we are, living on the stunning island of Curaçao.
Since moving here, I’ve had the chance to capture weddings in this part of the world too, and it’s been incredible. Living here has deepened my love for nature, travel, and discovering unique spots that feel alive on camera.
The contrast between Curaçao’s turquoise waters and Europe’s rugged mountains keeps me inspired and fuels my creativity. From hidden beaches and lush green landscapes to intimate venues full of character, I’ve found some of the Caribbean’s most magical spots.
Though I still spend plenty of time filming weddings in Europe.
Because I split my time between Europe and the Caribbean, t, travel is always planned to be as cost-effective for you as possible. Here you can read more about how this works.
Whether it’s in the Caribbean or Europe, I love sharing these little gems with couples and helping create a wedding day that feels completely theirs.
When i’m not filming weddings, i’m …
…spending time with Roy, my favorite human since 2018
Tromsø, Norway
…chasing adventures. We drove a 4×4 with a rooftop tent from Canada to Argentina. Yes, that’s a long time to live out of a tent. Traveling taught me to adapt, stay calm, and roll with whatever comes my way.
Salar Uyuni, Bolivia
…doing things that scare me. I’m terrified of fish, yet I swam with whale sharks. Turns out, terrifying + beautiful = unforgettable.
Mexico
…in the mountains. Seriously, put me on a trail or a peak and I’m instantly happy. I even worked with a certified mountain guide in the Alps and Dolomites designing multiday hikes. Mountains = my therapy.
Andes, Peru
…playing with drones. There’s something ridiculously satisfying about capturing a view you can’t see with your own eyes.
Dolomites, Italy
…living the expat life. I’ve also called 4 countries home. Living in so many different places has made me flexible, adaptable, and comfortable anywhere. Which comes in handy when I’m filming weddings all over the world.
France
Whether you’re dreaming of a tropical ceremony, a mountain adventure, or an intimate celebration in a place close to your heart, I’m here to help make it unforgettable, literally.
My favorite couples
I’m drawn to couples who don’t just go through the motions. The ones who are open-minded, spontaneous, and ready for whatever the day brings. Couples who follow their own path, embrace the unexpected, and care more about how it feels than how it looks.
If that sounds like you, we might be a perfect match. I’ll help you capture your day in a way that feels completely authentic. No cheesy poses, no staged moments, just the real, natural flow of your celebration. The laughs, the quiet glances, the energy of everyone around you. All of it preserved so that every time you watch your film, it takes you back exactly to that moment.
Because when the day is over, it’s these memories that stick with you, not the perfection.
So, if you’re ready to plan your adventure and create a film that truly feels like you, let’s chat. I’d love to hear your story.
Testimonials
“Dear Ellen, you were fantastic! Thank you for your eye for detail and your calm presence. You were everywhere without ever standing out, and you knew exactly how to capture the right moments.”
“On our wedding day, Ellen was a calming presence. She worked professionally and unobtrusively, yet managed to capture every important moment perfectly. It was as if she had a sixth sense for emotions, nothing escaped her attention.”
Jonas & Birthe
“We cannot recommend Ellen enough! From our first conversation, she was warm, easy to talk to, and immediately felt part of our wedding. She was professional yet at ease, blending seamlessly with our guests. It’s a lasting connection to our wedding.”
Keegan & Laura
“Every time we watch our videos, we notice new moments we had missed. Everything is captured beautifully. We’re so grateful we chose Ellen, for both the result and her warm, kind presence and natural connection with everyone around her.”
Jos & Laura
“Dear Ellen, you were fantastic! Thank you for your eye for detail and your calm presence. You were everywhere without ever standing out, and you knew exactly how to capture the right moments.”
Raymond & Kim
“OMG Ellen, how beautiful!!! We are so happy with this! We’re so lucky to have had you with us. We’re already talking about how we’ll still be watching this 50 years from now. A thousand thanks!”
Detmar & Lisa
You won’t notice the camera. But you’ll feel everything when you watch it back.
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