Holiday 2025 | 17 A destination wedding videographer in Sri Lanka, Lights and Magic International (Pvt) Ltd is much more than an ordinary provider of this service, with its premier status and luxury touches positioning it head and shoulders above its contemporaries. Storytellers more so than wedding videographers, just a quick glance at the portfolio its team boast – which comprises the weddings of almost 100 couples – demonstrates what makes this a company worthy of acclaim. We caught up with both Rajeewa Harshana and Nipuni Mahathanthri for more. Painting Love Stories in Vivid Cinematic Hues designed to provide a more intimate look at the couple’s relationship prior to the ceremony. Whilst they focus primarily on video, the team at Lights and Magic are equally well versed in audio, recognising the importance of this essential component when it comes to conveying emotion. Be it the sound of laughter, happy crying, or that indescribable ‘buzz’ inherent at every wedding, all of these noises only add to the experience these experts strive to deliver. As Nipuni explained: “This focus on audio makes a world of difference in creating compelling and memorable wedding storytelling.” In a world where social media and digital photo galleries are taking the place of traditional wedding albums, videographer services like those delivered by Lights and Magic have fast become the desired choice of couples from all over the world. Such a shift has proven highly beneficial for companies operating in this space, although it has resulted in increasingly fierce competition, with separating themselves from the competition now essential. Luckily for Lights and Magic, its differentiators are abundantly clear and bolstered by many glowing testimonials from clients. Whether they are shooting at home in Colombo, another of Sri Lanka’s magnificent locations, or even as far as out as Sicily in Italy, these experts go the extra mile to make every experience truly unforgettable for couples. On the back of its distinction, Lights and Magic is seeking to expand on a global scale, with Dubai and the UK being the first two locations on its list. Around 70% of all the destination wedding clients the company currently serves are from the UK, so expanding its presence in this market – as well as working towards being recognised as a global brand – will ensure this remarkable, multi-award-winning videographer gets the acclaim it deserves. In closing, Rajeewa told us: “My wife and I founded Lights and Magic International (Pvt) Ltd from the ground up, nurturing it to become what it is today. We are supported by a dedicated team of young and enthusiastic individuals, all working together to create extraordinary experiences. This collective effort has transformed Lights and Magic into more than just a company; it is a family.” Contact: Rajeewa Harshana & Nipuni Mahathanthri Company: Lights and Magic International (Pvt) Ltd Web Address: https://www.lightsandmagics.com/ n a mission to become the leading destination wedding videographer in all of Southeast Asia, Lights and Magic strives not only to weave the magic of every love story into its frames, but also to deliver cinematic wedding films that are as timeless as they are truly unique. Having received acclaim from all over the world for their services, it is clear that the team here, who are based in Sri Lanka’s executive and judicial capital city of Colombo, are a fitting choice to immortalise the big and small moments of these most important days. Lights and Magic’s excellence hinges on its exceptional quality, with its deeply personal films being crafted to the highest standards imaginable. Every wedding it shoots would be right at home on the silver screen, this thanks to its team’s ability to exquisitely capture every emotion of the big day, as well as the essence of the celebrations. Rajeewa told us: “We are dedicated to offering a top-tier service, creating wedding films that are not merely recordings but artistic expressions of unique love stories.” Seamlessly blending refined aesthetics with personal significance, sheer joy is often the first response couples and their guests have as they watch the film back, with many overwhelmed as they view something truly extraordinary. From the bride’s grand entrance to the moment the couple gaze into each other’s eyes and say, “I do”, a perfect balance is struck between intimacy and spectacle throughout the video, and everything from the ceremony itself to the evening celebrations are captured in all their glory. All of these moments – and many more – comprise the film crafted as a part of Lights and Magic’s Story-Teller service, its primary offering and by far the best choice for those seeking to encapsulate the magic of their special day through the magic of video. This is not the only service available from the team however, as they also offer a pre-session shoot, O
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