Chad Whelan

Chad Whelan specializes in upbeat, candid wedding films with a journalistic shooting style. With over 20 years of full-time experience in the wedding industry, Chad creates both short-form, high-energy vignette films and timeless classic full-length documentary videos. His approach is unobtrusive and free-form, capturing real moments and genuine emotion without posing or staging. Chad serves as the primary shooter on every wedding day and personally handles all aspects of production. His short-form videos feature an upbeat energy without extensive voice narration throughout. The editing style emphasizes natural moments and authentic reactions, allowing couples to remain comfortable and natural during filming. Based in Durham, CT, Chad offers comprehensive, straightforward packaging with pricing listed directly on his website. He has received WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards and The Knot Best of Weddings recognition for his work.