Hi, I’m Derek Carlson, the filmmaker behind D. James Videography, the wedding brand of BlindShade in Tucson, Arizona. I’ve been filming weddings since 2010 and have captured more than 200 wedding days throughout Southern Arizona, Phoenix, and beyond.
My approach is natural and unobtrusive. I focus on the vows, the laughter, the people you love, and the small moments that make your day yours. I bring those moments together in a cinematic film you can return to for years to come.
Choose from three wedding-film packages:
• Elopement ($1,800): one videographer, 4 hours, a 2–3-minute highlight film, and full ceremony coverage.
• Essential ($2,600): one videographer, 6 hours, a 7–8-minute highlight film, plus the ceremony and toasts.
• Premier ($3,800): two videographers, 8 hours, a 60-minute wedding film, a 2–3-minute teaser, plus the ceremony and toasts.
Every package includes 4K video, drone footage, multi-camera coverage, professional audio, and digital delivery. Additional coverage is $100 per hour. An optional 2-minute social reel in both square and vertical formats is $250.
Film turnaround is 8–10 weeks. Still photography, raw footage, and streaming are also available; ask for details when planning your coverage.
A $100 travel fee applies outside the Tucson area within Arizona. Out-of-state travel charges are quoted separately.
Booking requires a signed contract and a 25% deposit. Share your wedding date, venue, and what matters most to you, and we’ll find the right coverage for your celebration.