On today’s show I’m joined by Cam from Lensel and Haute Weddings to get an inside look at the current state of the wedding photography market, to see what we as videographers can learn from our fellow image makers. From current creative trends to the impact of AI editing software and Cam’s predictions for where wedding photography is heading in the next few years.
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On today’s show I’m joined by Chase Daley, where he shares his journey from owning a mobile bar, to pivoting into wedding films during the pandemic.
We discuss finding your style, playing to your strengths and hybrid photo/video shooting on a wedding day.
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On today’s show I’m joined by Zade Cross as he shares his journey from a solo shooter to now building a team, capturing bigger weddings and managing larger productions. He discusses the importance of planning, team dynamics, and capturing intimate moments during big events.
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On today’s show I’m joined by Griffin Pierson, lover of nostalgic cameras like the Nintendo DS and iPod Nano. We discuss his creative journey thus far and enter into a not-so-heated debate about the rise of content creators on wedding days.
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On today's episode I'm flying solo and reflecting on all the amazing learnings, lessons, tips and tricks from my recent Advanced Editing Workshop. I've condensed three days of keynote presentations and discussions into 30mins of the most talked about and eye opening ideas from the workshop.
I'll definitely being doing this workshop again so keen an eye out if you missed out this time!
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On today’s show I’m talking with Roma and Vera, husband and wife duo based in Spain who create beautiful, romantic, nuanced films that capture the unseen, the in between the lines. We talk about their journey from small town Siberia and the various big and risky decisions they’ve made that have lead to to where they are today.
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On today’s show, I’m talking to Alex and Jim from Huckleberry Studios. We explore their journey from journalism and documentary filmmaking into the world of weddings. They discuss their origin story, the evolution of their brand, and the importance of building relationships with couples. The duo shares insights on their creative strengths, the joy they find in weddings, and how they infuse their personalities into their brand to attract their ideal clients.
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On today’s show I’m joined by Irma from Earth and Sun Co as she shares her journey from pursuing a career in law enforcement to becoming a successful wedding filmmaker. We discusses the pivotal moments that led her to pick up a camera after a car accident, her transition from photography to video, and the challenges she’s faced along the way.
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On today’s show I’m joined by not just any wedding filmmaker, but The Wedding Filmer - Vishal Punjabi. Wedding filmmaker of Bollywood megastars and Billionaires and yet he’s a creative who often looks past the grandeur of these events and gets straight to the core of the people he’s capturing.
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On today’s show I’m joined by Emily & Dryden Glod aka Wild & Roam - We discuss their meteoric rise into the world of luxury destination weddings and uncover some of the lessons they’ve learned along the way. We’ll discover that whilst the secret to success is sometimes very simple, actually implementing it still takes time, hard work and a little bit of luck.
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On today’s episode, Kyle Smith shares his journey into wedding filmmaking, detailing his transition from an employee to a business owner with his brand 87 and Smith. We discuss the challenges he faces, and his strengths and weaknesses as a filmmaker all while reflecting on his evolution from striving for perfection to embracing authenticity in his work.
During our discussion, Kyle shares key moments that have contributed to his growth and success, as well as his excitement for future opportunities as he expands his brand recognition beyond Washington, D.C.
Check out Kyle's work here: https://www.instagram.com/87andsmith/
One video can change your life. At least it did for my guest today, Dylan Simpson. On today’s show, Dylan shares his journey into wedding filmmaking that began with a leap of faith. He reflects on his strengths and weaknesses as a filmmaker, the evolution of his brand identity, and the impact of social media on his career. He also shares his own challenges of navigating viral success and the feelings of imposter syndrome that accompany it.
Check out Dylan's work here: https://www.instagram.com/dylansimpsonfilms/
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On today’s show I’m joined by Emma K Films - Luxury wedding videographer, educator, podcaster and workshop host extraordinaire. We talk about her journey from filming elopements at 19 years old to now leading a team capturing multi-million dollar weddings around the world. Emma has a lot to share, so sit back and enjoy the episode!
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Today I'm joined by Florida based wedding filmmaker, Miranda Kay Media. We talk about her journey over the last 3 years towards finding her style, about her story sessions she includes in her packages and how they help build connections with her clients - and about how the act of failing quickly has allowed her to refine her craft in such a short space of time.
On today's show I'm sitting down with my old mate Zac, aka Flatroc Films, aka an absolute WEAPON! We soak up the sun in my back yard and chat all things editing, storytelling and keeping on top of your backlog.
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Join Bottlebrush Film, Gione & Hannah da Silva, Kennedy Nicole Films, William Sarmiento, Los MAWI and myself in this live panel discussion at the Amar Workshop in Cartagena, Colombia, where we explore the significance of developing a unique style in an oversaturated market. The conversation delves into the importance of branding, finding one's authentic voice, and the creative processes involved in wedding filmmaking. Panelists share personal experiences, challenges, and insights on how to navigate the industry while staying true to their artistic vision. The discussion emphasizes the need for intentionality in capturing moments and the value of collaboration and communication with clients and vendors. Takeaways - Developing a unique style is crucial for standing out in wedding filmmaking. - Branding should reflect your personal style and voice. - Finding the right clients is essential for a successful business. - Your brand can evolve over time; it's a continuous process. - Experimenting with different styles helps in discovering your authentic voice. - Capturing the celebration aspect of weddings is as important as the emotional side. - Intentionality in shooting and editing leads to more authentic films. - Using keywords can help clarify your vision and approach to each wedding. - Collaboration with other vendors enhances the overall experience. - It's important to show all aspects of a wedding, not just the highlights.
On today's show I'm chatting with Steven from Wedding Marketing Co. about the power of Meta Ads, how they allowed him to scale his wedding photography business to over $450K in revenue and how he's now helping others do the same.
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On today's episode I'm chatting with Will Sarmiento about his journey as a wedding filmmaker and all the ways he's stepped up his game over the years. There's something for everyone on today's show, so stick around and enjoy!
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On today's episode, I'm joined by award winning chef and restauranteur Sid Sahrawat, to explore the world of fine dining. We'll learn how we can go beyond raw talent, develop our creativity and our end product through a combination of teamwork, experimentation and iteration.
Make sure to check out our upcoming workshop in Auckland, New Zealand with the link below!
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Loneliness and isolation are sometimes unfortunate byproducts of the freedom our career choice brings, so often heightened by an illusion of community on social media. So on today’s show, I’m doing something different. I’m combining three seperate interviews with Lunar Red Films, Omega Weddings and Joe Torres, in the hopes that I can highlight some part of our collective experience.
Full Interviews linked below
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