Motion Art Wedding Films

Gold Coast Wedding Videographer

Candid • Timeless •
Documentary Style

As a Gold Coast wedding videographer with 20 years of experience, I don’t just film your day; I protect your peace of mind. You get to focus on each other, while I masterfully preserve the moments you’ll want to feel again for a lifetime and share with future generations of your family.

While most videographers only deliver a highlight, your story deserves more. You’ll receive a beautifully edited wedding film, like the one featured above, along with complete, real-time recordings of your ceremony and reception formalities so you relive both the feeling of the day and the moments that shaped it.

Having filmed more than 800 weddings, I’ve worked in venues throughout the Gold Coast and handled just about every wedding day curveball. You can relax and enjoy your celebration, knowing your memories are in expert hands trusted by couples and leading vendors across South East Queensland.

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Geoff was so easy to work with, gave valuable advice, and our film is stunning.

Chistine & Jonathan Crawford

Gold Coast, Australia & Destinations Worldwide

Wedding & Elopement Videographer

Named one of QUeensland’s Top 10 Wedding Videographers

Professional Gold Coast Wedding Videographer Geoff Schatzel

With experience across hundreds of weddings worldwide, my approach is simple — capturing the honest, unscripted moments that make your day what it is.

From celebrity events to intimate Gold Coast elopements, the focus is always the same: creating a film that feels true to you, not something staged or performed.

On the day, I bring a calm, easygoing presence that helps you forget the camera is even there. Knowing when to step in and when to step back means you can stay relaxed and fully immersed in the moment.

Many couples tell me afterwards that having me there didn’t just result in a better film — it made the whole day feel easier and more enjoyable.

800+ Weddings filmed

20+ Years experience

6 Countries

FAQs

Yes. Filming weddings for over 18 years, I’m well aware that each celebration is as unique as each couple.

Simply tell me your needs and vision for your wedding day and we can go from there.

Absolutely. Even though I consider each enquiry on its own merit, I typically save weekday dates for elopements and weekends for bigger celebrations.

Whether it’s an intimate elopement or a full wedding day, my focus is always on capturing real moments and genuine emotion. You can watch more of my highlight films from weddings across the Gold Coast and beyond to get a feel for how I approach each story.

Yes. I love combining travel with my passion for wedding videography. Over the years, I’ve filmed weddings in the USA, Italy, Scotland, Fiji, and New Zealand — including a few high-profile celebrations along the way.

I was married in Wanaka myself, and I currently offer a special rate for couples planning a destination wedding or elopement in the Queenstown and Wanaka region of New Zealand.

If your wedding or elopement is within 90 minutes of the Gold Coast, I do not charge extra for travel. Outside of that, travel costs are dependent on where your event is taking place.

My booking process is straightforward and completely digital. Once you verbally confirm you’d like to book, I’ll send an online agreement to both you and your partner’s email addresses for digital signatures.

Once signed, a 25% initial payment secures your date.

Simple, paperless, and done.

One thing you should know is that I provide your entire ceremony, from start to finish, in a real-time video, plus a separate video of all your reception formalities.

It’s old school, but then again, so am I. From what I’ve heard, many videographers don’t offer this anymore. My couples and their families love having these videos, and I believe they become more valuable over time.

I believe my other point of difference is my personality. Read my Google Reviews and you’ll see many couples talk about how my calming presence and witty sense of humor elevated their entire day.

My approach is all about candid, natural storytelling, capturing authentic moments without staging or direction.

During the ceremony and speeches, I use long telephoto lenses to stay discreetly in the background, minimizing any sense of intrusion.

This not only helps you relax and be fully present but also ensures family and friends can witness your vows and toasts without distraction from me.

For Gold Coast wedding videographers, peak wedding season (March to May, August to October) books up quickly. I recommend reaching out 12-18 months in advance for weekend dates during these popular months.

However, I often have availability for weekday weddings and off-peak dates with shorter notice. If your wedding is coming up soon, don’t hesitate to get in touch. I may still have your date available.