How To Film Weddings: Recent Episodes
John Bunn & Nick Miller
How To Film Weddings is a wedding videography educational podcast hosted by John Bunn (Redeemed Productions, Tulsa OK) and Nick Miller (Wild Oak Films, Wichita KS).
John & Nick have learned a lot about what to do (and what not to do) as wedding film-makers. Our goal is to come along side wedding videographers and help them create better wedding films and succeed in business.
The Shifting Focus Experience: https://john-bunn.com/the-shifting-focus-experience
Chris J. Evans went from photographing more than 100 weddings a year on Maui to building an international destination photography brand where multi-day wedding collections now start between $35,000 and $50,000.
But that transformation didn't happen simply because he became a better photographer.
In this episode of Shifting Focus, Chris and I break down the decisions that changed the trajectory of his career: getting clear on what made his work different, intentionally building a fashion-forward brand, raising his prices, investing in the right rooms, and developing genuine relationships with planners and other people who could open new doors.
Chris shares how attending his first Engage introduced him to an entirely different level of the wedding industry, how he rebuilt his network after moving from Maui to California at the beginning of COVID, and how one relationship eventually led to photographing Robin Roberts' wedding and opportunities around the world.
We also talk about what happens after you've already built a successful career. Chris shares why refinement matters more than constantly reinventing yourself, how he's adapting his imagery for a new generation of clients, and why today's couples don't just want to see what a wedding looked like. They want to feel what it felt like.
If you're trying to move into a new market, raise your prices, strengthen your brand, or get into rooms that feel one level above where you are today, this conversation is packed with perspective on what that progression actually looks like.
Learn more about Chris J. Evans:
Website: https://chrisjevans.com/
Speaking & Education: https://chrisjevans.com/speaking
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisjevansphoto
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For one year, I've been building the Shifting Focus podcast from the ground up.
In this episode, I'm reflecting on everything that led to this moment, from launching How to Film Weddings back in 2018 to making the difficult decision to walk away and start over with a brand new vision.
I share the highs, the failures, the uncertainty, the lessons, and why I believe taking uncomfortable steps is often the only way to build something meaningful. If you've ever wondered why I made the transition, what happened behind the scenes, or what I've learned over nearly 500 podcast episodes, this is the story.
Whether you're a wedding photographer, filmmaker, or creative entrepreneur trying to get unstuck from the middle market, I hope this episode encourages you to keep showing up, stay consistent, and trust the process.
Thank you for being part of this first year of Shifting Focus. I truly couldn't have done it without you.
If this episode resonated with you, I'd love to hear from you. Send me a DM and let me know what part of your own journey you're in. And if you know someone who needs this message, share this episode with them.
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In today's episode, I break down 3 ways to identify your ideal buyer.
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Why it matters in the first place
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Practical ways to know who is the right fit for you, and more importantly who you should say NO to
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A deep dive into how it has helped me push past the $50,000 mark for my work
Stop doing what everyone else is doing, and start building the life you want. Be sure to comment below and say hello!
As I mentioned there are a few tickets left for the Shifting Focus Experience (linked above), and I am opening up The Exposure Triangle Mastermind Group soon too! Thanks for the support, let's keep growing together.
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What does a $60,000 wedding booking actually look like?
In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of the biggest booking of my career and breaking down exactly how it came together.
I'll walk through what was included, how the relationship started years before the contract was ever signed, why the planners and family trusted me, and the small decisions that ultimately led to a premium booking.
This isn't an episode about charging more overnight. It's about becoming the kind of business that naturally attracts premium clients.
In this episode, you'll learn:
• What was actually included in a $60K wedding booking
• Why premium clients buy differently than middle market clients
• How networking created an opportunity years in the making
• Why trust mattered more than price
• How the Exposure Triangle of Work, Brand, and Network came together to make this booking possible
• Practical lessons you can apply to your own business, no matter what you charge today
If you're ready to get unstuck from the middle market, this episode is for you.
Premium bookings aren't something you chase. They're something you build.
If you enjoyed this episode, I'd love for you to leave a rating and review. It helps more wedding photographers and filmmakers discover the show.
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What does it actually take to build a photography brand that commands $50,000 weddings?
This week on Shifting Focus, John sits down with Danilo & Sharon, an ultra luxury wedding photography team based in Europe whose work has become synonymous with some of the world's most exclusive celebrations.
Together, they unpack the journey from building a successful business to creating a brand that attracts extraordinary clients around the globe. They discuss what separates luxury from ultra luxury, how intentional branding influences every client interaction, and why trust, reputation, and consistency matter far more than simply creating beautiful work.
From building an internationally recognized brand to earning the trust of high-end clients, Danilo & Sharon share the mindset shifts, business decisions, and long-term strategies that helped them reach the top of the luxury market.
If you're a wedding photographer, filmmaker, or creative looking to get unstuck from the middle market, this conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to build a brand that people don't just admire, but actively seek out.
Connect with Danilo & Sharon:
Website:
https://www.daniloandsharon.com/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/daniloandsharon
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@daniloandsharon
Shifting Focus is the podcast for wedding photographers, filmmakers, and creative entrepreneurs who want to build better work, stronger brands, and meaningful relationships that lead to premium opportunities.
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Success in the wedding industry isn't just about creating incredible work. It's about becoming someone people trust.
In this episode of the Shifting Focus Podcast, I sit down with Justin Roth to unpack one of the most unique careers in the wedding industry. In just a few years, Justin went from picking up a camera after COVID to becoming one of the most sought-after second shooters in the luxury wedding world, working alongside some of the biggest names in wedding filmmaking at incredible weddings across the globe.
We dive into what actually makes an exceptional second shooter, why relationships consistently open more doors than talent alone, and the professionalism that separates vendors who get invited back from those who don't.
Justin also shares the story behind Wed Track, the wedding timeline app that has completely changed the way I manage wedding days. I've been using it for months now, and it has become one of my favorite tools for staying organized on wedding weekends.
Whether you're a photographer, filmmaker, planner, content creator, or any wedding professional looking to elevate your career, this conversation is packed with practical advice that will help you build stronger relationships, earn more trust, and create more opportunities.
Guest Links
Justin Roth Media
https://www.instagram.com/justinrothmedia/
Wed Track
https://www.wedtrack.app
Wed Track Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/wedtrack
Mentioned in this Episode
Adam Grumbo
https://instagram.com/adamgrumbo
Peyton Frank
https://instagram.com/peytonfrank
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to the Shifting Focus Podcast and leave a review. It helps more wedding professionals discover the show, and I truly appreciate your support.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
01:43 Meet Justin Roth
03:00 From COVID to Wedding Filmmaking
09:18 Why Second Shooting Opens Doors
12:11 Building Relationships That Last
21:24 Why Luck Favors Preparation
25:19 The Mindset of a Great Second Shooter
31:19 Behind the Scenes of a Vogue Wedding in Italy
40:41 What Second Shooters Can Actually Earn
43:16 Building a Six Figure Career as a Second Shooter
45:40 The Code of Conduct Every Second Shooter Should Know
53:47 The Story Behind Wed Track
01:00:37 How Wed Track Simplifies Wedding Days
01:05:46 What's Next for Wed Track
01:06:23 Final Thoughts
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In this episode of Shifting Focus, I sit down with photographer, educator, and creative powerhouse Chloe Ramirez for one of my favorite conversations we've had about creativity.
While Chloe is known for her incredible lighting and artistic portraits, this conversation isn't really about lighting. It's about becoming the kind of artist people can't replace.
We talk about why creativity is a muscle that has to be trained, how to stop apologizing for your unique style, and why the more authentically you show up, the more valuable your work becomes.
Chloe also shares her journey from school photography to becoming one of the most recognizable creative voices in wedding photography, how she built relationships that fueled her business, and why feeding your creative soul is one of the best investments you can make—not just for your art, but for your career.
If you've ever felt creatively stuck, struggled to find your own style, or wondered how photographers build brands that command premium prices, I think you're going to love this conversation.
Connect with Chloe Ramirez Education Website: https://chloeramirezeducation.cominstagram.com/chloeramirezphoto Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6y6aOwo3qjgPgdqaNAAehL?si=25c786065079498d Photography Website: https://www.chloeramirezphoto.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/chloeramirezphoto Free Lighting Gear Guide: https://chloeramirez.podia.com/lighting-gear-guide Afraid of the Dark: Intro to Off-camera Flash: https://chloeramirez.podia.com/afraid-of-the-dark Profoto A2 Core Stills Kit: https://bit.ly/4ecIFiA
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Sponsors and Affiliates:
⭐️ Bride and Groom Video - John's Personal Editor for Video: https://bridengroom.video/johnbunn/ - $100 off the first project of $400, promo code JOHNBUNN100
⭐️ Get 1500 Free Edits with Imagen.ai: https://imagen-ai.com/?ref=johnbunn
⭐️ Vidflow - Deliver your films and photos with the best - Try it free here https://signups.vidflow.co/ref/johnbunn
⭐️ Musicbed - The Best Place to License Music: https://bit.ly/45HQjhC - 14 day free trial
⭐️ Inly - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/41Akxkf - 10% off with promo code JOHN
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⭐️ Multiply Media - https://bit.ly/46OdZCe - 15% off with promo code JOHNBUNN
⭐️ PlotLine Pro - AI Powered, Story First Filmmaking Tool - 3 Free days - https://www.plotline.pro/?via=john
⭐️ Spingle - AI culling and editing - https://bit.ly/4m80XnZ - 2 week free trial
⭐️ Honeybook - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/4lmrKvf - 30% off
⭐️ Gamut - Color Presets and LUTs: https://gamut.io/product/luxe/?gamut=johnbunn
⭐️ Flodesk - Emails Made Easy: https://bit.ly/4md3ltE - 50% off
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Chapters
00:00 – Meet Chloe Ramirez
03:10 – From school portraits to wedding photography
05:54 – Balancing creativity and business
08:51 – Where creative inspiration comes from
12:06 – Building trust and networking with planners
14:57 – Developing a style that attracts the right clients
18:00 – Creativity is a muscle
20:56 – Why authenticity matters more than perfection
23:56 – Creative exercises that will make you a better artist
27:00 – Dealing with rejection and building resilience
32:31 – Building trust through your work and relationships
34:04 – How Chloe developed her signature style
39:00 – Mastering lighting without losing creativity
46:14 – Transitioning into education
50:09 – Building community and teaching others
54:57 – Why Chloe started her podcast
The Shifting Focus Experience - https://john-bunn.com/the-shifting-focus-experience
For Jack and Alyssa of Film & Fable, it led to shooting 57 weddings in a single year, traveling nonstop, building a destination wedding brand, and eventually discovering what kind of business they actually wanted to build.
In this episode of Shifting Focus, we dive into the real story behind Film & Fable. We talk about the early hustle years, finding their ideal clients, refining their brand, navigating life as new parents, charging higher prices with confidence, and learning that success isn't about saying yes to everything. It's about building a business that aligns with the life you want to live.
This conversation is packed with practical wisdom for wedding filmmakers, photographers, and creative entrepreneurs who are trying to find clarity in their business and create a brand that feels intentional.
Connect with Jack & Alyssa
Website:
https://www.filmandfable.com/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/filmandfableco
Join The Exposure Triangle
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Get in Touch:
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Sponsors and Affiliates:
⭐️ Bride and Groom Video - John's Personal Editor for Video: https://bridengroom.video/johnbunn/ - $100 off the first project of $400, promo code JOHNBUNN100
⭐️ Get 1500 Free Edits with Imagen.ai: https://imagen-ai.com/?ref=johnbunn
⭐️ Vidflow - Deliver your films and photos with the best - Try it free here https://signups.vidflow.co/ref/johnbunn
⭐️ Musicbed - The Best Place to License Music: https://bit.ly/45HQjhC - 14 day free trial
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The Shifting Focus Experience 10/27 and 10/28 - http://john-bunn.com/the-shifting-focus-experience
Starting a wedding filmmaking business during a global pandemic sounds a little crazy.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Jack and Alyssa
04:50 Starting a Business During a Pandemic
07:43 The Hustle of Wedding Videography
10:44 Navigating Early Challenges and Learning
13:47 The Impact of Family on Business Decisions
16:52 Refining Their Brand and Clientele
19:51 Finding Their Unique Style and Process
22:41 Building Core Values and Ideal Clientele
25:39 Evolving Business Strategies and Pricing
28:25 The Importance of Community and Mentorship
35:57 Overcoming Pricing Mindset Hurdles
37:15 Building Confidence in Pricing
39:39 Finding the Right Market Position
41:43 The Evolution of Business Confidence
43:11 Current Business Landscape and Future Goals
46:40 Balancing Family Life and Business
52:00 Advice for New Entrepreneurs
55:18 The Heart of Service in Business
#weddingvideography #weddingphotography #shiftingfocuspodcast
Shifting Focus Experience 10/27 & 10/28: https://john-bunn.com/the-shifting-focus-experience
John Bunn Films Experience: https://johnbunn.bridengroom.video/
In today's Episode, I break down something that I think most of us struggle with... OUTSOURCING. Not just our edits, but outsourcing in general. Buying back your time is so important to your business health, mental health, and creative health. Most of us have the wrong idea of what outsourcing is, so in today's episode I break down my thoughts.
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Shifting Focus Experience - October 27 & 28 - https://john-bunn.com/the-shifting-focus-experience
What does it actually take to build a photography brand that consistently attracts premium clients?
In this episode of Shifting Focus, I sit down with wedding photographer Miranda Anderson to talk about the decisions, risks, and strategic moves that helped her grow from second shooting weddings to building a highly sought-after photography business.
We discuss the power of social proof, how one wedding can completely change the trajectory of your career, why networking still matters more than most people realize, and how small improvements compounded over time can create massive growth.
If you're a photographer, filmmaker, planner, or creative entrepreneur looking to elevate your work and attract better opportunities, this conversation is packed with practical takeaways you can apply immediately.
Early Access Photographer Profitability Model : https://mirandandersonphoto.myflodesk.com/pricingmodel
Connect with Miranda Anderson
Website: www.mirandanderson.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/mirandaanderson
Join The Exposure Triangle: www.theexposuretriangle.com
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Get in Touch:
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Sponsors and Affiliates:
⭐️ Bride and Groom Video - John's Personal Editor for Video: https://bridengroom.video/johnbunn/ - $100 off the first project of $400, promo code JOHNBUNN100
⭐️ Get 1500 Free Edits with Imagen.ai: https://imagen-ai.com/?ref=johnbunn
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#weddingvideography #weddingphotography #shiftingfocuspodcast
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Miranda Anderson
07:19 Living the Dream: A Wedding Photographer's Life
10:26 The Journey Begins: From High School to Wedding Photography
13:07 Building a Business: The Importance of Education and Experience
16:27 Navigating Challenges: Quitting School and COVID-19
19:22 The Power of Social Proof: Getting Published
22:05 The Impact of a Single Wedding on a Career
25:16 Strategic Growth: Expanding Services and Locations
28:07 Taking Risks: The Banff Styled Shoot Experience
35:01 Shifting Focus: Embracing Change and New Opportunities
39:09 Networking: Building Relationships for Growth
40:28 Fine-Tuning Your Craft: The Journey of Improvement
47:48 Navigating Pricing Strategies: Finding Your Worth
57:50 Profitability Model: Understanding Your Business
01:03:37 Embracing Discomfort: The Path to Growth
01:04:23 Wrap-Up and Key Takeaways
♥️ THE SHIFTING FOCUS EXPERIENCE: 10/27 & 10/28: https://john-bunn.com/the-shifting-focus-experience
In this week's episode of Shifting Focus, John brings on Zac and Bethany from Current Films to walk through their journey on becoming Luxury Wedding Filmmakers. This is a deep dive into the mindset behind charging more, and working with luxury clientele.
Follow Current Films: https://www.instagram.com/currentfilms
See their Work: https://thecurrentfilms.com/
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⭐️ Honeybook - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/4lmrKvf - 30% off
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👋🏻 Waitlist for THE EXPOSURE TRIANGLE: https://john-bunn.com/exposure-triangle
What does it actually take to build a wedding film brand at the very top of the market?
In this episode, I sit down with Gione Da Silva, a filmmaker based in England whose work has taken him all over the world and into the highest levels of the wedding industry. Gione shares how he went from Brazil to filming some of the most exclusive weddings on the planet, with collections that can reach well over $100,000 per event.
But this conversation goes far beyond pricing.
We talk about developing artistic taste, refining your color palette, creating timeless imagery, building relationships that compound over years, and how your work, brand, and network all have to evolve together if you want to move into a higher-end market.
This is one of my favorite conversations we've had on the podcast because Gione doesn't just talk about success. He talks about service, humility, creativity, family, and the long process of becoming the kind of person people trust at the top of the industry.
If you're a wedding filmmaker, photographer, planner, or creative entrepreneur trying to elevate your work and attract better opportunities, this episode is packed with insight.
Links
Gione's Website: https://www.gionedasilva.com/
Gione's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gione.silva/
Exposure Triangle Waitlist: https://john-bunn.com/exposure-triangle
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Get in Touch:
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⭐️ Bride and Groom Video - John's Personal Editor for Video: https://bridengroom.video/johnbunn/ - $100 off the first project of $400, promo code JOHNBUNN100
⭐️ Get 1500 Free Edits with Imagen.ai: https://imagen-ai.com/?ref=johnbunn
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction of Gione De Silva
02:02 Gione's Background and Artistic Roots
07:20 First Wedding and Early Business Growth
12:56 Developing a High-End Style and Color Palette
18:56 Balancing Art, Business, and Networking
25:05 Defining Your Brand and Ideal Client
34:48 Networking Strategies and Building Relationships
42:48 Serving Clients and Collaborating on Weddings
48:55 Fine-Tuning Your Business and Art
53:36 Why Gione Continues to Push Forward
58:31 Connecting and Final Thoughts
Join the Exposure Triangle Waitlist: https://john-bunn.com/exposure-triangle
This week is a continuation of my conversation with Kate Laine Events. In this episode, we do a mentor session and I answer their questions about their wedding business. This episode is full of helpful info if you are trying to build a brand and get unstuck from the middle market
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Website: https://www.katelaineevents.com/
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Get in Touch:
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Sponsors and Affiliates:
⭐️ Bride and Groom Video - John's Personal Editor for Video: https://bridengroom.video/johnbunn/ - $100 off the first project of $400, promo code JOHNBUNN100
⭐️ Get 1500 Free Edits with Imagen.ai: https://imagen-ai.com/?ref=johnbunn
⭐️ Vidflow - Deliver your films and photos with the best - Try it free here https://signups.vidflow.co/ref/johnbunn
⭐️ Musicbed - The Best Place to License Music: https://bit.ly/45HQjhC - 14 day free trial
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⭐️ Multiply Media - https://bit.ly/46OdZCe - 15% off with promo code JOHNBUNN
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⭐️ Honeybook - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/4lmrKvf - 30% off
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#weddingvideography #weddingphotography #shiftingfocuspodcast
What does it actually take to start booking higher-end weddings fast?
In this episode, I sit down with Holden and Gracie of Kate Laine Events to talk about how they went from college friends with an idea to planning their first $350,000 wedding just a couple years into business.
This conversation is about way more than "luxury weddings." We talk about trust, presentation, confidence, networking, content creation, vendor relationships, and why experience matters just as much as the quality of your work.
If you're a wedding photographer, filmmaker, planner, or creative trying to move out of the middle market, this episode is packed with practical takeaways on how to position yourself differently and build a brand people remember.
We also dive into:
• How they started booking higher-end clients early
• The importance of personality and storytelling in content
• Why relationships with vendors matter so much
• The role confidence plays in pricing and positioning
• How to scale without losing quality or burning out
• What actually makes couples trust you with a large wedding budget
This episode is a masterclass in building momentum in the wedding industry without pretending to be someone you're not.
Follow Kate Laine Events:
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Website: https://www.katelaineevents.com/
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Get in Touch:
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Sponsors and Affiliates:
⭐️ Bride and Groom Video - John's Personal Editor for Video: https://bridengroom.video/johnbunn/ - $100 off the first project of $400, promo code JOHNBUNN100
⭐️ Get 1500 Free Edits with Imagen.ai: https://imagen-ai.com/?ref=johnbunn
⭐️ Vidflow - Deliver your films and photos with the best - Try it free here https://signups.vidflow.co/ref/johnbunn
⭐️ Musicbed - The Best Place to License Music: https://bit.ly/45HQjhC - 14 day free trial
⭐️ Inly - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/41Akxkf - 10% off with promo code JOHN
⭐️ Lemlii - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/45rhAnl Promo Code - JohnBunn25 (25% off any plan for 12 months)
⭐️ Multiply Media - https://bit.ly/46OdZCe - 15% off with promo code JOHNBUNN
⭐️ PlotLine Pro - AI Powered, Story First Filmmaking Tool - 3 Free days - https://www.plotline.pro/?via=john
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⭐️ Honeybook - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/4lmrKvf - 30% off
⭐️ Gamut - Color Presets and LUTs: https://gamut.io/product/luxe/?gamut=johnbunn
⭐️ Flodesk - Emails Made Easy: https://bit.ly/4md3ltE - 50% off
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#weddingvideography #weddingphotography #shiftingfocuspodcast
What actually makes someone become the photographer everyone knows, trusts, and refers?
In this episode of Shifting Focus, I sit down with Noella Andres to talk about authority, branding, education, and why simply posting great work online is no longer enough to stand out.
Noella shares her journey from wedding photographer to educator, speaker, and industry leader, along with what photographers often misunderstand about influence, visibility, and becoming known for something specific.
We talk about:
• Why authority is built slowly over time
• The difference between attention and trust
• How education can elevate your business and brand
• What actually leads to speaking opportunities and brand deals
• Why networking still matters
• Creating strategic content instead of random content
• Launching courses, podcasts, masterminds, and live events
• Why "industry gatekeeping" is changing
If you want to become more than just another photographer posting online, this episode is for you.
Follow Noella:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noellaandres
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⭐️ Musicbed - The Best Place to License Music: https://bit.ly/45HQjhC - 14 day free trial
⭐️ Inly - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/41Akxkf - 10% off with promo code JOHN
⭐️ Lemlii - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/45rhAnl Promo Code - JohnBunn25 (25% off any plan for 12 months)
⭐️ Multiply Media - https://bit.ly/46OdZCe - 15% off with promo code JOHNBUNN
⭐️ PlotLine Pro - AI Powered, Story First Filmmaking Tool - 3 Free days - https://www.plotline.pro/?via=john
⭐️ Spingle - AI culling and editing - https://bit.ly/4m80XnZ - 2 week free trial
⭐️ Honeybook - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/4lmrKvf - 30% off
⭐️ Gamut - Color Presets and LUTs: https://gamut.io/product/luxe/?gamut=johnbunn
⭐️ Flodesk - Emails Made Easy: https://bit.ly/4md3ltE - 50% off
The Shifting Focus Podcast, all rights reserved. All links are affiliate links and result in a commission for John Bunn Films if used. I appreciate the support. Help me by supporting my sponsors.
#weddingvideography #weddingphotography #shiftingfocuspodcast
Chapter Markers
00:00 Introduction to Noella Andres
02:05 The Journey Into Photography
04:51 Transitioning Into Education and Coaching
07:54 The Evolution of Photography Education
10:58 What Actually Builds Authority in the Industry
14:02 Brand Collaborations and Industry Opportunities
24:12 What Brands Look for in Ambassadors
27:02 Authenticity, Expertise, and Trust
28:47 Preparing Yourself for Bigger Opportunities
31:25 Relationship Building and Networking
35:07 Launching Podcasts, Courses, and Masterminds
39:51 The Future of Education in the Wedding Industry
Join THE EXPOSURE TRIANGLE Mastermind Waitlist: https://john-bunn.com/exposure-triangle
In this episode of Shifting Focus, I'm talking about the one thing I believe matters more than talent, gear, social media strategy, or even your portfolio when it comes to booking high-end weddings: trust.
Over the last 19 years in the wedding industry, I've seen firsthand that couples, planners, and families don't just hire the "best" work. They hire the person they trust most. In this episode, I break down how trust impacts your brand, your referrals, your pricing, and your ability to consistently book better weddings.
I share personal stories from recent weddings, lessons I've learned while building relationships with planners and clients, and practical ways you can become someone people feel confident referring and investing in.
If you've ever wondered why some creatives continue to grow while others stay stuck in the middle market, this episode is for you.
Resources Mentioned: Exposure Triangle Mastermind - https://john-bunn.com/exposure-triangle Bride and Groom Video - https://bridengroom.video/johnbunn/ Color Presets & LUTs - https://john-bunn.com/shop
00:00 Introduction to Wedding Photography and Filmmaking 05:10 The Importance of Trust in Client Relationships 16:38 Building Trust Through Personal Connections 30:31 Long-Term Benefits of Trust in Business
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Get in Touch:
✅ Brand deals, promotions, podcast info, etc., email john@johnbunnfilms.com
Sponsors and Affiliates:
⭐️ Bride and Groom Video - John's Personal Editor for Video: https://bridengroom.video/johnbunn/ - $100 off the first project of $400, promo code JOHNBUNN100
⭐️ Get 1500 Free Edits with Imagen.ai: https://imagen-ai.com/?ref=johnbunn
⭐️ Vidflow - Deliver your films and photos with the best - Try it free here https://signups.vidflow.co/ref/johnbunn
⭐️ Musicbed - The Best Place to License Music: https://bit.ly/45HQjhC - 14 day free trial
⭐️ Inly - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/41Akxkf - 10% off with promo code JOHN
⭐️ Lemlii - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/45rhAnl Promo Code - JohnBunn25 (25% off any plan for 12 months)
⭐️ Multiply Media - https://bit.ly/46OdZCe - 15% off with promo code JOHNBUNN
⭐️ PlotLine Pro - AI Powered, Story First Filmmaking Tool - 3 Free days - https://www.plotline.pro/?via=john
⭐️ Spingle - AI culling and editing - https://bit.ly/4m80XnZ - 2 week free trial
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In this episode of Shifting Focus, I break down how Instagram became a real part of my brand and not just something I posted on when I felt like it.
Over the last two years, I committed to consistency, clarity, and using Instagram as a tool to connect with the right people. That shift led to over $350,000 in bookings and, more importantly, consistent referrals from planners and past clients.
This is not about chasing trends or going viral. It is about building momentum, staying top of mind, and creating a brand that attracts the right buyers over time.
If Instagram feels random or inconsistent in your business, this episode will give you a practical way to start using it with purpose.
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00:00 Introduction and current momentum
02:04 Why positioning changed everything
05:48 Defining your ideal buyers
09:08 Building consistency for 2 years
12:04 Creating content that attracts the right people
14:54 Using Instagram to build real relationships
17:46 How referrals and bookings started compounding
23:59 Final thoughts and next steps
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In this episode of Shifting Focus, I sit down with Jeff Chang of The Apartment Photography — one of the most respected wedding photography brands in the world.
Jeff shares his 20-year journey from shooting $200 weddings off Craigslist to building a globally recognized brand, all while staying creatively fulfilled. We dive into the tension between art and business, how to create images that actually mean something, and why most photographers stay stuck in the middle market.
We also talk about:
• How to create "portfolio-level" images on real wedding days
• The balance between creativity and profitability
• Why your network might be the missing piece in your growth
• The mindset shift that changed everything after COVID
• How Jeff built a massive following through simple, consistent content
This is a masterclass in longevity, intentional growth, and building a business that doesn't kill your creativity.
If you're trying to charge more, attract better clients, and actually enjoy the work you're creating, this one is for you.
Follow The Apartment Photo:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theapartmentphoto
Website - https://www.theapartmentphoto.com/
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Get in Touch:
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Jeff Chang and His Journey 02:14 The Evolution of Wedding Photography 05:28 Navigating the Early Days of Business 08:16 Growth and Challenges in the Wedding Industry 11:20 Post-COVID Transformation and New Opportunities 14:29 Balancing Creativity and Business 17:30 Defining Style and Artistic Vision 23:21 Balancing Creativity and Efficiency 27:40 Navigating Expectations on Wedding Days 32:25 The Exposure Triangle: Work, Network, and Brand 38:47 Continuous Improvement in Photography 43:22 Leveraging Social Media for Growth 47:56 The Power of Hooks in Content Creation 48:55 Understanding Consumer Behavior on Social Media 49:40 The Importance of Consistency in Content Production 50:34 Creating Engaging Reels: Tips and Techniques 51:07 Adding Value Through Educational Content 53:06 Building Relationships Through Authentic Content 54:37 Navigating Growth and Inquiries in a Growing Brand 56:25 The Balance of Fame and Authenticity 59:19 Creating Value Beyond Numbers 01:03:28 Future Plans and Educational Offerings 01:05:12 Fun Personal Insights: Disney and Lego
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Two years ago, I had no momentum.
Fewer bookings than I expected, uncertainty in my business, and a lot of questions about what to do next.
Today, I'm booking $20K weddings and operating from a completely different place.
In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly what changed.
Most wedding professionals don't stay stuck because they lack talent.
They stay stuck because they never build real momentum.
In this solo episode of Shifting Focus, I'm pulling back the curtain on what's actually changed for me over the last two years and why 2026 feels completely different in my business.
After nearly 20 years in the industry, I found myself rebuilding from the ground up. No momentum, fewer bookings than expected, and a big question… what now?
This episode is about what happened next.
I walk through how I applied my Exposure Triangle system (work, brand, network), the mistakes I made, the hard year that nobody sees, and how that led to better weddings, higher prices, and a completely different level of opportunity.
We also talk about:
Why charging more builds trust, not guilt The difference between knowledge and action What ultra-high-end weddings actually unlock for your brand And how to stop waiting and start building momentum now
If you've been feeling stuck in your business, this is the episode you need to hear.
Because things don't change by accident.
They change when you finally decide to move.
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Get in Touch:
✅ Brand deals, promotions, podcast info, etc., email john@johnbunnfilms.com
Sponsors and Affiliates:
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chapters
00:00 Introduction to Shifting Focus Podcast
05:39 The Evolution of John Bunn's Career
11:32 Transitioning to Education and Community Building
17:16 The Challenges of Balancing Business and Personal Life
21:51 The Exposure Triangle System Explained
27:40 Building Momentum in 2026
33:33 Experiencing High-End Weddings
39:43 Future Aspirations and Networking Strategies
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Most filmmakers think they need better gear, better clients, or more experience to charge more.
But the real reason your films don't feel premium has nothing to do with any of that.
In this episode, I sit down with TK from Red Lotus Films to talk about what actually creates feeling in a wedding film and why that's the thing clients are really paying for. We get into how he transitioned from corporate videography into weddings, how leaning into culture and music changed the way his films connect, and why intentional choices matter more than just "getting the shots."
We also talk about the role of custom music, building a brand that stands out without chasing trends, and how relationships have played a huge part in his growth.
On top of that, TK shares how he's using his business to give back through charity work in Sri Lanka, and why success for him goes beyond just bookings and revenue.
If your work feels solid but not distinct, this episode will help you understand what might be missing.
In this episode:
• Why most wedding films don't feel premium
• The role of music in shaping emotion and story
• Transitioning from corporate work into weddings
• Building a brand around culture and intentionality
• Growing your business through relationships and trust
• Giving back through filmmaking and mentorship
Connect with TK / Red Lotus Films:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redlotusfilms/
Ayven Foundation (Charity): https://www.redlotusfilms.ca/ayvenfoundation/
🎧 Listen to the podcast on your favorite platform: https://bit.ly/4owsWiM
📱 Instagram:
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Get in Touch:
✅ Brand deals, promotions, podcast info, etc., email john@johnbunnfilms.com
Sponsors and Affiliates:
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Most filmmakers do not plateau because of talent. They plateau because they never make the jump.
In this episode of Shifting Focus, I sit down with Kevin Cochran of 718 Creative to break down how he went from filming $500 weddings to building a premium wedding videography brand in the Texas market.
Kevin shares what actually moved the needle: intentional networking, refining his brand, charging with confidence, and taking calculated risks when it would have been easier to play it safe. We talk about breaking out of the middle market, building a portfolio you are proud of, and why trust is the currency that drives everything in this industry.
If you want to charge more without feeling fake, and grow a premium brand without losing your creativity, this conversation will show you what that path can look like.
Connect with Kevin Cochran and 718 Creative:
Website: https://718creative.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/718creative
The Texas Wedding Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-texas-wedding-podcast/id1551234567
🎧 Listen to the podcast on your favorite platform: https://bit.ly/4owsWiM
📱 Instagram:
John Bunn - http://bit.ly/2AYTiE2
John Bunn Films: https://bit.ly/43S3866
Get in Touch:
✅ Brand deals, promotions, podcast info, etc., email john@johnbunnfilms.com
Sponsors and Affiliates:
⭐️ Bride and Groom Video - John's Personal Editor for Video: https://bridengroom.video/johnbunn/ - $100 off the first project of $400, promo code JOHNBUNN100
⭐️ Get 1500 Free Edits with Imagen.ai: https://imagen-ai.com/?ref=johnbunn
⭐️ Wanderlust Videos - Wedding Video Editing: http://bit.ly/46JuGyF - 10% Off discount code: JOHNBUNN10
⭐️ Vidflow - Deliver your films and photos with the best - Try it free here https://signups.vidflow.co/ref/johnbunn
⭐️ Musicbed - The Best Place to License Music: https://bit.ly/45HQjhC - 14 day free trial
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Kevin Cochran and 718 Creative
03:28 The Journey of a Wedding Videographer
12:09 Navigating the Wedding Industry During the Pandemic
19:19 Breaking Through the Middle Market
29:47 Finding Purpose and Connection in Business
32:29 Building a Proud Portfolio
35:15 Taking Calculated Risks
39:19 The Importance of Trust in Relationships
43:33 Networking and Maintaining Relationships
47:22 Advice for Taking Risks
52:18 Practical Tips for Videographers
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If you think luxury is about venues and budgets, you are missing it. Luxury is about experience. And if you do not understand how to create one, you will stay stuck in the middle.
In this episode of Shifting Focus, I sit down with Emily Burton to unpack what actually separates high-end planners from everyone else.
Emily started as a floral designer and built her way into becoming a sought-after luxury wedding planner on St. Simons Island. Her growth was not accidental. It was intentional. It required refining her brand, elevating presentation, deepening client relationships, and understanding how experience drives value at the highest levels.
We talk about what it takes to transition into the luxury market, how to design an elevated client journey, why networking is more about trust than transactions, and how personal connection becomes your greatest competitive advantage.
If you want to move upmarket without becoming someone you are not, this episode will give you a clearer target.
Connect with Emily Burton:
Website: https://emilyburtondesigns.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyburtondesigns/
🎧 Listen to the podcast on your favorite platform: https://bit.ly/4owsWiM
📱 Instagram:
John Bunn - http://bit.ly/2AYTiE2
John Bunn Films: https://bit.ly/43S3866
Get in Touch:
✅ Brand deals, promotions, podcast info, etc., email john@johnbunnfilms.com
Sponsors and Affiliates:
⭐️ Bride and Groom Video - John's Personal Editor for Video: https://bridengroom.video/johnbunn/ - $100 off the first project of $400, promo code JOHNBUNN100
⭐️ Get 1500 Free Edits with Imagen.ai: https://imagen-ai.com/?ref=johnbunn
⭐️ Wanderlust Videos - Wedding Video Editing: http://bit.ly/46JuGyF - 10% Off discount code: JOHNBUNN10
⭐️ Vidflow - Deliver your films and photos with the best - Try it free here https://signups.vidflow.co/ref/johnbunn
⭐️ Musicbed - The Best Place to License Music: https://bit.ly/45HQjhC - 14 day free trial
⭐️ Inly - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/41Akxkf - 10% off with promo code JOHN
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⭐️ Lemlii - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/45rhAnl Promo Code - JohnBunn25 (25% off any plan for 12 months)
⭐️ Multiply Media - https://bit.ly/46OdZCe - 15% off with promo code JOHNBUNN
⭐️ PlotLine Pro - AI Powered, Story First Filmmaking Tool - 3 Free days - https://www.plotline.pro/?via=john
⭐️ Spingle - AI culling and editing - https://bit.ly/4m80XnZ - 2 week free trial
⭐️ Honeybook - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/4lmrKvf - 30% off
⭐️ Gamut - Color Presets and LUTs: https://gamut.io/product/luxe/?gamut=johnbunn
⭐️ Flodesk - Emails Made Easy: https://bit.ly/4md3ltE - 50% off
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#weddingvideography #weddingphotography #shiftingfocuspodcast
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Emily Burton
03:10 Emily's Journey from Floral Design to Planning
06:39 Current Business Landscape and Clientele
11:40 Transitioning into Luxury Weddings
16:42 Designing a High-End Client Experience
22:02 Understanding the Language of Luxury
29:05 Presentation, Positioning, and Networking
37:11 Green Flags in Vendor Collaboration
45:47 Building Genuine Relationships in the Luxury Market
52:33 Personal Touch and Long-Term Reputation
53:08 Why Experience Is the Real Product
What does professionalism actually look like at a wedding?
Not on Instagram.
Not in theory.
But in the room.
In this episode of Shifting Focus, I sit down with etiquette expert Alison Cheperdak to talk about modern wedding etiquette, social awareness, and the subtle behaviors that shape your reputation in the event industry.
If you are a wedding photographer, filmmaker, planner, florist, or creative vendor, this conversation will sharpen how you show up with clients and fellow vendors.
We cover:
• The essential rules of wedding etiquette every vendor should know
• Common wedding day faux pas that hurt your credibility
• How to interact professionally with planners and clients
• Navigating compliments and awkward conversations with confidence
• Cultural considerations in dress and traditions
• Why kindness is a competitive advantage in business
Your work might get you in the room.
But how you behave determines whether you are invited back.
Connect with Alison:
Website: https://www.elevateetiquette.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevateetiquette/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elevateetiquette
Support Alison's new book:
Was It Something I Said? https://elevateetiquette.com/book
Recommended Resource Mentioned:
Super Communicators by Charles Duhigg
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John Bunn - http://bit.ly/2AYTiE2
John Bunn Films: https://bit.ly/43S3866
Get in Touch:
✅ Brand deals, promotions, podcast info, etc., email john@johnbunnfilms.com
Sponsors and Affiliates:
⭐️ Bride and Groom Video - John's Personal Editor for Video: https://bridengroom.video/johnbunn/ - $100 off the first project of $400, promo code JOHNBUNN100
⭐️ Get 1500 Free Edits with Imagen.ai: https://imagen-ai.com/?ref=johnbunn
⭐️ Wanderlust Videos - Wedding Video Editing: http://bit.ly/46JuGyF - 10% Off discount code: JOHNBUNN10
⭐️ Vidflow - Deliver your films and photos with the best - Try it free here https://signups.vidflow.co/ref/johnbunn
⭐️ Musicbed - The Best Place to License Music: https://bit.ly/45HQjhC - 14 day free trial
⭐️ Inly - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/41Akxkf - 10% off with promo code JOHN
⭐️ Storymix Media - Wedding Video Editing: https://bit.ly/47rrN5E
⭐️ Lemlii - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/45rhAnl Promo Code - JohnBunn25 (25% off any plan for 12 months)
⭐️ Multiply Media - https://bit.ly/46OdZCe - 15% off with promo code JOHNBUNN
⭐️ PlotLine Pro - AI Powered, Story First Filmmaking Tool - 3 Free days - https://www.plotline.pro/?via=john
⭐️ Spingle - AI culling and editing - https://bit.ly/4m80XnZ - 2 week free trial
⭐️ Honeybook - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/4lmrKvf - 30% off
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⭐️ Flodesk - Emails Made Easy: https://bit.ly/4md3ltE - 50% off
The Shifting Focus Podcast, all rights reserved. All links are affiliate links and result in a commission for John Bunn Films if used. I appreciate the support. Help me by supporting my sponsors.
#weddingvideography #weddingphotography #shiftingfocuspodcast
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Modern Etiquette
03:56 The Journey to Etiquette Expertise
06:26 The Impact of Social Media on Etiquette
09:37 Understanding Wedding Etiquette
12:40 Common Wedding Faux Pas
15:34 Researching Wedding Etiquette
18:38 Vendor Etiquette on Wedding Day
21:37 Building Relationships with Wedding Planners
24:35 Navigating Compliments and Conversations
27:29 Maintaining Professionalism in Challenging Situations
30:30 The Importance of Kindness in Etiquette
33:23 Conclusion and Book Launch
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Most wedding creatives never actually get unstuck. They just work harder inside the same ceiling.
In this episode of Shifting Focus, I sit down with Ryan Koral, one of the early pioneers of wedding filmmaking, to unpack the real reason some creatives grow, pivot, and build freedom while others stay trapped in the same cycle for years.
Ryan started filming weddings in 2005, helped shape the education space for filmmakers, and eventually transitioned into corporate storytelling. But this episode is not about leaving weddings. It is about identity, brand, and building a business that supports your life instead of consuming it.
We talk about letting go of control, the truth about branding, why most networking fails, and how storytelling is still the most powerful asset you have in business. Ryan also shares the mindset shift that allowed him to grow, delegate, and evolve without losing who he is.
If you feel stuck between where you are and where you want to go, this episode will show you what actually needs to change.
Ryan's Links
Studio Sherpas https://www.studiosherpas.com/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growyourvideobusiness https://www.instagram.com/growyourvideobusiness
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ryankoral/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Ryan's early filmmaking journey
01:53 From weddings to corporate without losing identity
03:43 Why education and community shaped his career
06:36 Ryan's current business model and priorities
10:41 Storytelling as the foundation of brand and connection
15:05 Growth requires delegation and letting go
21:10 Control vs trust in creative business
26:30 Balancing life, art, and business
32:39 Early struggles and learning from mentors
34:01 Networking that actually builds relationships
38:09 Branding and perceived value in the market
53:18 Crafting a brand story that feels true
57:14 Continuous growth and authenticity
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⭐️ Wanderlust Videos - Wedding Video Editing: http://bit.ly/46JuGyF - 10% Off discount code: JOHNBUNN10
⭐️ Vidflow - Deliver your films and photos with the best - Try it free here https://signups.vidflow.co/ref/johnbunn
⭐️ Musicbed - The Best Place to License Music: https://bit.ly/45HQjhC - 14 day free trial
⭐️ Inly - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/41Akxkf - 10% off with promo code JOHN
⭐️ Storymix Media - Wedding Video Editing: https://bit.ly/47rrN5E
⭐️ Lemlii - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/45rhAnl Promo Code - JohnBunn25 (25% off any plan for 12 months)
⭐️ Multiply Media - https://bit.ly/46OdZCe - 15% off with promo code JOHNBUNN
⭐️ PlotLine Pro - AI Powered, Story First Filmmaking Tool - 3 Free days - https://www.plotline.pro/?via=john
⭐️ Spingle - AI culling and editing - https://bit.ly/4m80XnZ - 2 week free trial
⭐️ Honeybook - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/4lmrKvf - 30% off
⭐️ Gamut - Color Presets and LUTs: https://gamut.io/product/luxe/?gamut=johnbunn
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What does it actually take to build a wedding planning brand that people trust at the highest level?
Rena Wiser didn't inherit it. She didn't shortcut it. She earned it.
After battling cancer and walking away from a stable career in the beverage industry, Rena took a leap of faith and started Event Lab. In this episode, she breaks down what most planners get wrong about branding, pricing, networking, and vendor relationships.
If you want to get out of the middle market, this conversation hits all three pillars of the Exposure Triangle: Work, Brand, and Network.
We talk about:
• Starting at the bottom and earning your stripes
• Working for free to learn the industry
• Pricing based on value, not fear
• Why authenticity attracts better clients
• What drives planners crazy in vendor outreach
• How collaboration actually works at the top level
This is not theory. This is earned experience.
If you're a planner, photographer, filmmaker, or creative trying to level up, this one will challenge you in the right ways.
Listen in.
Follow Rena here: https://www.instagram.com/eventlab1
See Rena's Website: https://www.eventlab1.com/
🎧 Listen to the podcast on your favorite platform: https://bit.ly/4owsWiM
📱 Instagram:
John Bunn - http://bit.ly/2AYTiE2
John Bunn Films: https://bit.ly/43S3866
Get in Touch:
✅ Brand deals, promotions, podcast info, etc., email john@johnbunnfilms.com
Sponsors and Affiliates:
⭐️ Bride and Groom Video - John's Personal Editor for Video: https://bridengroom.video/johnbunn/ - $100 off the first project of $400, promo code JOHNBUNN100
⭐️ Get 1500 Free Edits with Imagen.ai: https://imagen-ai.com/?ref=johnbunn
⭐️ Wanderlust Videos - Wedding Video Editing: http://bit.ly/46JuGyF - 10% Off discount code: JOHNBUNN10
⭐️ Vidflow - Deliver your films and photos with the best - Try it free here https://signups.vidflow.co/ref/johnbunn
⭐️ Musicbed - The Best Place to License Music: https://bit.ly/45HQjhC - 14 day free trial
⭐️ Inly - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/41Akxkf - 10% off with promo code JOHN
⭐️ Storymix Media - Wedding Video Editing: https://bit.ly/47rrN5E
⭐️ Lemlii - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/45rhAnl Promo Code - JohnBunn25 (25% off any plan for 12 months)
⭐️ Multiply Media - https://bit.ly/46OdZCe - 15% off with promo code JOHNBUNN
⭐️ PlotLine Pro - AI Powered, Story First Filmmaking Tool - 3 Free days - https://www.plotline.pro/?via=john
⭐️ Spingle - AI culling and editing - https://bit.ly/4m80XnZ - 2 week free trial
⭐️ Honeybook - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/4lmrKvf - 30% off
⭐️ Gamut - Color Presets and LUTs: https://gamut.io/product/luxe/?gamut=johnbunn
⭐️ Flodesk - Emails Made Easy: https://bit.ly/4md3ltE - 50% off
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00:00 Introduction to Rena Wiser's Journey
02:40 Starting Event Lab: A Leap of Faith
07:34 Understanding the Wedding Industry
14:30 Pricing Strategies and Client Relationships
19:40 Finding Your Niche in Event Planning
26:19 Building a Collaborative Vendor Team
31:44 The Importance of Teamwork in Weddings
37:05 The Importance of Timelines in Wedding Planning
38:01 Challenges with Non-Team Players
39:59 Maintaining Professionalism in the Wedding Industry
44:18 The Shift in Collaboration Post-COVID
51:20 What Drives Rena Crazy in Vendor Outreach
55:48 Building Genuine Relationships with Vendors
https://theexposuretriangle.com/ - Mentorship and Mastermind Group is now open for enrollment - grab a seat before they are gone
What does it actually take to build an ultra-luxury brand in the wedding industry?
Maxine Owens didn't grow her business by chasing more weddings. She did it by refining her work, elevating her brand, and building intentional relationships with the right people. Today, she designs some of the highest-end weddings in the industry while taking on only a limited number of events each year.
In this conversation, Maxine shares how she transitioned from zoology to luxury floral design, why rebranding transformed her business, and how genuine networking created real momentum. We also talk about client experience, creative alignment, and why saying no is often the move that moves you forward.
This episode quietly reflects all three pillars of the Exposure Triangle: Work, Brand, and Network.
Follow Maxine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxowensdesign/
Check out Maxine's Website: https://maxowensdesign.com/
👋 Join My Circle Community: https://shifting-focus-with-john-bunn.circle.so/
🎧 Listen to the podcast on your favorite platform: https://bit.ly/4owsWiM
📱 Instagram:
John Bunn - http://bit.ly/2AYTiE2
John Bunn Films: https://bit.ly/43S3866
Get in Touch:
✅ Brand deals, promotions, podcast info, etc., email john@johnbunnfilms.com
Sponsors and Affiliates:
⭐️ Bride and Groom Video - John's Personal Editor for Video: https://bridengroom.video/johnbunn/ - $100 off the first project of $400, promo code JOHNBUNN100
⭐️ Get 1500 Free Edits with Imagen.ai: https://imagen-ai.com/?ref=johnbunn
⭐️ Wanderlust Videos - Wedding Video Editing: http://bit.ly/46JuGyF - 10% Off discount code: JOHNBUNN10
⭐️ Vidflow - Deliver your films and photos with the best - Try it free here https://signups.vidflow.co/ref/johnbunn
⭐️ Musicbed - The Best Place to License Music: https://bit.ly/45HQjhC - 14 day free trial
⭐️ Inly - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/41Akxkf - 10% off with promo code JOHN
⭐️ Storymix Media - Wedding Video Editing: https://bit.ly/47rrN5E
⭐️ Lemlii - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/45rhAnl Promo Code - JohnBunn25 (25% off any plan for 12 months)
⭐️ Multiply Media - https://bit.ly/46OdZCe - 15% off with promo code JOHNBUNN
⭐️ PlotLine Pro - AI Powered, Story First Filmmaking Tool - 3 Free days - https://www.plotline.pro/?via=john
⭐️ Spingle - AI culling and editing - https://bit.ly/4m80XnZ - 2 week free trial
⭐️ Honeybook - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/4lmrKvf - 30% off
⭐️ Gamut - Color Presets and LUTs: https://gamut.io/product/luxe/?gamut=johnbunn
⭐️ Flodesk - Emails Made Easy: https://bit.ly/4md3ltE - 50% off
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#weddingvideography #weddingphotography #shiftingfocuspodcast
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:46 Maxine's Journey into Floral Design
06:14 Transitioning to a Luxury Floral Business
08:28 Building a Team and Expanding Services
10:57 Rebranding and Elevating the Business
13:56 Networking and Industry Connections
17:00 The Importance of Social Media and Branding
20:05 Overcoming Introversion in Networking
22:54 Advice for Aspiring Floral Designers
32:50 The Power of Mutual Benefit in Networking
36:51 Finding Your Niche in the Wedding Industry
39:59 Intentional Connections and Strategic Networking
46:56 Building Momentum and Confidence in Your Business
52:50 Understanding Minimums and Green Flags in Client Inquiries
01:05:19 Designing for the Camera
01:08:30 The Power of Collaboration
01:09:17 Building Genuine Relationships
01:10:49 Connecting with the Audience
01:11:22 The Future of Education in Floral Design
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Most creatives try to grow by improving their work. But real, sustainable growth happens when your Work, Brand, and Network are supported by the right systems.
In this bonus episode, I sit down with Lucas and Joshua, the founders of Lemlii, to talk about the infrastructure behind calm, clear, and consistently booked creative businesses. We unpack how Lemlii was built specifically for wedding filmmakers, how smart automations remove daily overwhelm, and why your client experience is shaped just as much by your backend as your films.
Through the lens of the Exposure Triangle, we explore how systems strengthen your work, create a more confident brand experience, and make you easier to trust, refer, and recommend. If you have ever felt buried in emails, scattered across platforms, or stretched thin managing leads, bookings, payments, and delivery, this conversation will show you a simpler, more focused path forward.
This episode is not about software. It is about building a business that runs with clarity, confidence, and intention.
Listen to the podcast on your favorite platform: https://bit.ly/4owsWiM
📱 Instagram:
John Bunn - http://bit.ly/2AYTiE2
John Bunn Films: https://bit.ly/43S3866
Get in Touch:
✅ Brand deals, promotions, podcast info, etc., email john@johnbunnfilms.com
Sponsors and Affiliates:
⭐️ Bride and Groom Video - John's Personal Editor for Video: https://bridengroom.video/johnbunn/ - $100 off the first project of $400, promo code JOHNBUNN100
⭐️ Get 1500 Free Edits with Imagen.ai: https://imagen-ai.com/?ref=johnbunn
⭐️ Wanderlust Videos - Wedding Video Editing: http://bit.ly/46JuGyF - 10% Off discount code: JOHNBUNN10
⭐️ Vidflow - Deliver your films and photos with the best - Try it free here https://signups.vidflow.co/ref/johnbunn
⭐️ Musicbed - The Best Place to License Music: https://bit.ly/45HQjhC - 14 day free trial
⭐️ Inly - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/41Akxkf - 10% off with promo code JOHN
⭐️ Storymix Media - Wedding Video Editing: https://bit.ly/47rrN5E
⭐️ Lemlii - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/45rhAnl Promo Code - JohnBunn25 (25% off any plan for 12 months)
⭐️ Multiply Media - https://bit.ly/46OdZCe - 15% off with promo code JOHNBUNN
⭐️ PlotLine Pro - AI Powered, Story First Filmmaking Tool - 3 Free days - https://www.plotline.pro/?via=john
⭐️ Spingle - AI culling and editing - https://bit.ly/4m80XnZ - 2 week free trial
⭐️ Honeybook - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/4lmrKvf - 30% off
⭐️ Gamut - Color Presets and LUTs: https://gamut.io/product/luxe/?gamut=johnbunn
⭐️ Flodesk - Emails Made Easy: https://bit.ly/4md3ltE - 50% off
The Shifting Focus Podcast, all rights reserved. All links are affiliate links and result in a commission for John Bunn Films if used. I appreciate the support. Help me by supporting my sponsors.
Chapter Markers
00:00 Why systems support Work, Brand, and Network
03:00 The story behind Lemlii and why it was built for filmmakers
05:57 What makes Lemlii different for wedding creatives
09:03 Automations that protect your time and creative focus
11:56 Designing a simple and powerful business experience
14:44 Elevating the client journey through delivery and communication
17:48 Listening to users and shaping the future of Lemlii
21:00 Final thoughts and how to build a more focused business
#weddingvideography #weddingphotography #shiftingfocuspodcast
https://theexposuretriangle.com/ - Mentorship and Mastermind Group is now open for enrollment - grab a seat before they are gone
In this episode of the Shifting Focus podcast, John Bunn sits down with Angela Shea, founder of Social Templates, to unpack how Instagram is really working heading into 2026. They talk burnout, mental health, authenticity, Reels, SEO, trial Reels, and how creatives can build consistency without letting social media run their lives. This is a practical, honest conversation about making Instagram part of your workflow, not the thing that drains it.
Try Social Templates free for your first month - http://socialtemplates.co/johnbunn
Promo code: JOHNBUNN
🎧 Listen to the podcast on your favorite platform: https://bit.ly/4owsWiM
📱 Instagram:
John Bunn - http://bit.ly/2AYTiE2
John Bunn Films: https://bit.ly/43S3866
Get in Touch:
✅ Brand deals, promotions, podcast info, etc., email john@johnbunnfilms.com
Sponsors and Affiliates:
⭐️ Bride and Groom Video - John's Personal Editor for Video: https://bridengroom.video/johnbunn/ - $100 off the first project of $400, promo code JOHNBUNN100
⭐️ Get 1500 Free Edits with Imagen.ai: https://imagen-ai.com/?ref=johnbunn
⭐️ Wanderlust Videos - Wedding Video Editing: http://bit.ly/46JuGyF - 10% Off discount code: JOHNBUNN10
⭐️ Vidflow - Deliver your films and photos with the best - Try it free here https://signups.vidflow.co/ref/johnbunn
⭐️ Musicbed - The Best Place to License Music: https://bit.ly/45HQjhC - 14 day free trial
⭐️ Inly - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/41Akxkf - 10% off with promo code JOHN
⭐️ Storymix Media - Wedding Video Editing: https://bit.ly/47rrN5E
⭐️ Lemlii - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/45rhAnl Promo Code - JohnBunn25 (25% off any plan for 12 months)
⭐️ Multiply Media - https://bit.ly/46OdZCe - 15% off with promo code JOHNBUNN
⭐️ PlotLine Pro - AI Powered, Story First Filmmaking Tool - 3 Free days - https://www.plotline.pro/?via=john
⭐️ Spingle - AI culling and editing - https://bit.ly/4m80XnZ - 2 week free trial
⭐️ Honeybook - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/4lmrKvf - 30% off
⭐️ Gamut - Color Presets and LUTs: https://gamut.io/product/luxe/?gamut=johnbunn
⭐️ Flodesk - Emails Made Easy: https://bit.ly/4md3ltE - 50% off
The Shifting Focus Podcast, all rights reserved. All links are affiliate links and result in a commission for John Bunn Films if used. I appreciate the support. Help me by supporting my sponsors.
#weddingvideography #weddingphotography #shiftingfocuspodcast
00:00 Introduction
03:01 Burnout and mental health
06:01 From photography to social media
09:07 Creating Social Templates
11:53 How Instagram is changing
14:51 Generating leads with Reels
18:11 Authenticity and personality
31:25 Organizing content for consistency
39:15 Using templates efficiently
47:16 SEO on Instagram
51:24 Trial Reels explained
01:01:37 Mastermind and collaboration
01:15:06 Ethics of remixing content
https://theexposuretriangle.com/ - Mentorship and Mastermind Group is now open for enrollment - grab a seat before they are gone
In this week's episode, I break down exactly how I went from no bookings, to booking over 25 weddings last year. I also break down how I have gotten into a 20k+ market in the past year by doing this exact plan.
This episode is special, because it is a live workshop I taught last week. Listen in as I record a live workshop to 50+ Wedding Professionals - I teach you how to get 'unstuck from the middle market' and I show you my new Exposure Triangle System - where I also now have a Mastermind Group that is open for enrollment. Want to learn more, hit the link at the top of the description
🎧 Listen to the podcast on your favorite platform: https://bit.ly/4owsWiM
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Get in Touch:
✅ Brand deals, promotions, podcast info, etc., email john@johnbunnfilms.com
Sponsors and Affiliates:
⭐️ Bride and Groom Video - John's Personal Editor for Video: https://bridengroom.video/johnbunn/ - $100 off the first project of $400, promo code JOHNBUNN100
⭐️ Get 1500 Free Edits with Imagen.ai: https://imagen-ai.com/?ref=johnbunn
⭐️ Wanderlust Videos - Wedding Video Editing: http://bit.ly/46JuGyF - 10% Off discount code: JOHNBUNN10
⭐️ Vidflow - Deliver your films and photos with the best - Try it free here https://signups.vidflow.co/ref/johnbunn
⭐️ Musicbed - The Best Place to License Music: https://bit.ly/45HQjhC - 14 day free trial
⭐️ Inly - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/41Akxkf - 10% off with promo code JOHN
⭐️ Storymix Media - Wedding Video Editing: https://bit.ly/47rrN5E
⭐️ Lemlii - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/45rhAnl Promo Code - JohnBunn25 (25% off any plan for 12 months)
⭐️ Multiply Media - https://bit.ly/46OdZCe - 15% off with promo code JOHNBUNN
⭐️ PlotLine Pro - AI Powered, Story First Filmmaking Tool - 3 Free days - https://www.plotline.pro/?via=john
⭐️ Spingle - AI culling and editing - https://bit.ly/4m80XnZ - 2 week free trial
⭐️ Honeybook - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/4lmrKvf - 30% off
⭐️ Gamut - Color Presets and LUTs: https://gamut.io/product/luxe/?gamut=johnbunn
⭐️ Flodesk - Emails Made Easy: https://bit.ly/4md3ltE - 50% off
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#weddingvideography #weddingphotography #shiftingfocuspodcast
🎓 Free live training: Getting Unstuck from the Middle Market: https://shifting-focus-with-john-bunn.circle.so/c/live-events/getting-unstuck
👥 Free community + mastermind details: https://shifting-focus-with-john-bunn.circle.so/
Most wedding photographers and filmmakers don't feel "stuck" because they're failing.
They feel stuck because they're busy… and nothing is compounding.
In this episode of the Shifting Focus Podcast, I break down what the middle market really is, why so many talented creatives get trapped there, and what has actually helped me move out of it.
After filming over 500 weddings since 2007 and generating nearly $400,000 last year with fewer, higher-end weddings, I can tell you this: getting out of the middle market isn't about grinding harder. It's about shifting your focus.
In this episode, I introduce the system I've been building and living inside of: The Exposure Triangle.
A simple way to look at your business through three levers that determine whether you stay stuck or start breaking out.
We talk about:
• what the middle market really looks like
• why hard work alone stops working
• how experience and environment shape your ceiling
• why your work, brand, and network must align
• and how to start creating momentum that compounds
I also share the story behind how I repositioned my own business, what changed when I began focusing on higher-end experiences, and why I'm opening a new live mastermind designed to help creatives finally get unstuck.
If you've been busy but capped, improving but not advancing, or quietly frustrated even though things look "fine"… this episode is for you.
🎓 Free live training: Getting Unstuck from the Middle Market: https://shifting-focus-with-john-bunn.circle.so/c/live-events/getting-unstuck
👥 Free community + mastermind details: https://shifting-focus-with-john-bunn.circle.so/
🎧 Listen to the podcast on your favorite platform: https://bit.ly/4owsWiM
📱 Instagram:
John Bunn - http://bit.ly/2AYTiE2
John Bunn Films: https://bit.ly/43S3866
Get in Touch:
✅ Brand deals, promotions, podcast info, etc., email john@johnbunnfilms.com
Sponsors and Affiliates:
⭐️ Bride and Groom Video - John's Personal Editor for Video: https://bridengroom.video/johnbunn/ - $100 off the first project of $400, promo code JOHNBUNN100
⭐️ Get 1500 Free Edits with Imagen.ai: https://imagen-ai.com/?ref=johnbunn
⭐️ Wanderlust Videos - Wedding Video Editing: http://bit.ly/46JuGyF - 10% Off discount code: JOHNBUNN10
⭐️ Vidflow - Deliver your films and photos with the best - Try it free here https://signups.vidflow.co/ref/johnbunn
⭐️ Musicbed - The Best Place to License Music: https://bit.ly/45HQjhC - 14 day free trial
⭐️ Inly - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/41Akxkf - 10% off with promo code JOHN
⭐️ Storymix Media - Wedding Video Editing: https://bit.ly/47rrN5E
⭐️ Lemlii - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/45rhAnl Promo Code - JohnBunn25 (25% off any plan for 12 months)
⭐️ Multiply Media - https://bit.ly/46OdZCe - 15% off with promo code JOHNBUNN
⭐️ PlotLine Pro - AI Powered, Story First Filmmaking Tool - 3 Free days - https://www.plotline.pro/?via=john
⭐️ Spingle - AI culling and editing - https://bit.ly/4m80XnZ - 2 week free trial
⭐️ Honeybook - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/4lmrKvf - 30% off
⭐️ Gamut - Color Presets and LUTs: https://gamut.io/product/luxe/?gamut=johnbunn
⭐️ Flodesk - Emails Made Easy: https://bit.ly/4md3ltE - 50% off
The Shifting Focus Podcast, all rights reserved. All links are affiliate links and result in a commission for John Bunn Films if used. I appreciate the support. Help me by supporting my sponsors.
#weddingvideography #weddingphotography #shiftingfocuspodcast
⏱️ CHAPTER MARKERS
00:00 Introduction & why this episode matters
04:26 What the middle market really is
12:19 The Exposure Triangle explained
20:40 Elevating your brand and client experience
27:46 Networking, compounding growth, and the mastermind announcement
Join the FREE training 'Getting Unstuck From The Middle Market" - https://shifting-focus-with-john-bunn.circle.so/c/live-events/getting-unstuck
Join the NEW community: https://shifting-focus-with-john-bunn.circle.so/
In this video, I am showing you a peek BEHIND the curtain. I recorded this discovery call where the bride was only interested in video, and ended up booking me for both video and photo a week later. This booking was over $25k (I can't share the exact numbers due to privacy).
I don't look at these as 'sales calls' I look at them as 'discovery calls.' I am there to discover what they are looking for, and seeing if I am a good fit. I don't like being pushy, or making people feel like they have to buy something. So I don't do that.
Enjoy!
Join the FREE training 'Getting Unstuck From The Middle Market" - https://shifting-focus-with-john-bunn.circle.so/c/live-events/getting-unstuck
Join the NEW community: https://shifting-focus-with-john-bunn.circle.so/
🎧 Listen to the podcast on your favorite platform: https://bit.ly/4owsWiM
📱 Instagram:
John Bunn - http://bit.ly/2AYTiE2
John Bunn Films: https://bit.ly/43S3866
Get in Touch:
✅ Brand deals, promotions, podcast info, etc., email john@johnbunnfilms.com
Sponsors and Affiliates:
⭐️ Bride and Groom Video - John's Personal Editor for Video: https://bridengroom.video/johnbunn/ - $100 off the first project of $400, promo code JOHNBUNN100
⭐️ Get 1500 Free Edits with Imagen.ai: https://imagen-ai.com/?ref=johnbunn
⭐️ Wanderlust Videos - Wedding Video Editing: http://bit.ly/46JuGyF - 10% Off discount code: JOHNBUNN10
⭐️ Vidflow - Deliver your films and photos with the best - Try it free here https://signups.vidflow.co/ref/johnbunn
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For the last two weeks on the podcast, we've been talking about a problem almost no one names.
The middle market.
Booked, but not confident.
Busy, but capped.
Improving, but still stuck.
In this episode, I finally show you the system that changed everything for me.
Not tactics.
Not hacks.
A structure that helped me see my business clearly, stop guessing, and start making decisions that actually moved the needle.
This is the same system I built and used last year as I moved out of the middle market and generated over $400,000 in bookings. It showed me why better work alone wasn't fixing it, where my business was leaking energy, and what actually deserved my focus.
If you've felt close but never quite breaking through, this episode will help you see why.
I'm also inviting you to a free live training called Getting Unstuck from the Middle Market, where I'll walk you through this framework live and help you identify what's actually holding your business back and what to focus on next.
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In this episode of the Shifting Focus podcast, I'm talking directly to creatives who feel stuck in the middle market.
You're booking work.
You're busy.
Your craft is improving.
But something still feels off.
In this episode, I break down why some creatives eventually break out while others stay stuck for years. Not because of talent. Not because of luck. But because of how they respond to being stuck.
I share what the middle market actually is, why it's such a dangerous place to live, and the difference between chronic pain and acute pain in business. We talk about the patterns that quietly keep creatives capped, the choices that create real momentum, and what it personally cost me to move out of the middle and into a calmer, higher-value season of business.
This is not a tactics episode.
This is a clarity episode.
And it sets up next week's conversation, where I'm going to break down the framework that made growth repeatable for me.
If you've ever thought "I'm close" but nothing seems to tip, this one's for you.
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00:00 Welcome to Shifting Focus
02:15 Why my life and business feel different now
06:05 What the middle market actually is
10:42 Why the middle market is so dangerous
14:30 The patterns that keep creatives stuck
18:10 Why some creatives break out and others don't
22:05 Busy vs intentional decision making
25:40 Chronic pain vs acute pain in business
30:05 What acute pain actually looked like for me
34:10 From volume to higher value bookings
37:10 Same revenue, less than half the work
39:10 What's coming next and the framework ahead
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So many creatives are doing everything "right" and still feel stuck.
They're talented. They care deeply. They work hard.
Yet year after year, their business looks mostly the same.
In this episode of the Shifting Focus podcast, John Bunn reflects on the past year and shares his vision for 2026. He talks honestly about the role rest and reflection played in gaining clarity, why the middle market is the most dangerous place for creative businesses, and why talent alone is rarely the problem.
Most education in the wedding industry is built for beginners. But what happens when you're no longer new and still not where you want to be?
This episode breaks down why so many capable creatives get stuck in the middle market, how misunderstanding your audience keeps you there, and why strategy matters more than effort at this stage. John also shares why he's launching a new mastermind focused specifically on helping creatives build a clear plan, get unstuck, and move forward with confidence.
If you've ever felt like you're working hard but not making the progress you expected, this episode is for you.
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In this episode of Shifting Focus, John Bunn sits down with Leslee Layton, an Oklahoma based photographer and filmmaker who added photography to her brand after spending over a decade as a videographer.
Leslee shares what it actually looked like to step into photography without starting over, how she worked through imposter syndrome, and why waiting until you feel ready is often the thing that keeps creatives stuck. They talk about navigating pricing differences between photo and video, building trust with planners and clients, and why genuine relationships matter more than chasing growth hacks.
This conversation is honest, practical, and encouraging for photographers and filmmakers who feel the pull to evolve creatively while protecting what they have already built.
Leslee Layton Website - https://lesleelayton.com/
Leslee Layton Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lesleelayton/
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Leslee Layton
04:15 Adding photography after 10 years in video
08:41 Building confidence in a new creative lane
11:04 Learning curves and staying humble
15:09 First weddings as a photographer
20:07 Pricing photography versus videography
24:20 Networking with planners and vendors
31:40 Early challenges and mindset shifts
34:03 Building a portfolio and client trust
37:36 Genuine relationships over algorithms
40:20 Working through imposter syndrome
42:36 Expanding creativity without starting over
46:24 Mentorship and sustainable growth
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In this episode of the Shifting Focus Podcast, I sit down with wedding photographer and educator Summer Grace to talk about burnout, sustainability, and what it actually takes to build a business that lasts.
Summer shares how she transitioned from elopements to larger weddings, how COVID reshaped her priorities, and the role social media played in her early growth. We talk about designing intentional client experiences, why her engagement sessions are built differently, and how in person connection continues to matter in an increasingly online industry.
We also dive into Summer School, the educational side of her brand, and how she is building community and long term support for photographers through education and shared experience.
This conversation is about choosing longevity over pressure, creativity over constant growth, and building a wedding business that supports your life instead of consuming it.
If you are feeling stretched thin, creatively drained, or questioning the pace of your business, this episode offers a clear look at what another path can look like.
Summer Grace Website
https://summergracephoto.com/
Summer Grace Instagram https://www.instagram.com/summergrace.photo/
Summer School Education https://www.instagram.com/the_summerschool/
Summer Grace Podcast https://summergracephoto.com/podcast-shownotes
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CHAPTER MARKERS
00:00 Introducing Summer Grace and the burnout conversation
04:30 Transitioning from elopements to larger weddings
06:57 Social media and early business growth
09:53 How COVID reshaped Summer's priorities
20:19 Education and diversified income streams
23:28 What sustainability actually looks like in practice
25:30 Taking creative risks without burning out
29:47 Designing meaningful client experiences
44:11 Building community through education
46:17 Final thoughts and what's next
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In this episode of the Shifting Focus Podcast, John Bunn sits down with Staci Brucks, a wedding photographer who grew her Instagram following to over 110,000 by doing something most people avoid.
She stopped overthinking and started taking action.
Instead of waiting for perfect posts, perfect captions, or perfect timing, Staci focused on consistency, alignment, and showing up as herself online. That single shift led to real momentum, brand deals, and sustainable growth without chasing trends or algorithms.
• Why overthinking stalls growth
• The difference between strategy and momentum
• How consistency builds trust faster than perfection
• Posting before you feel ready
• Building relationships that create referrals
• Using Instagram as a business tool, not a stress machine
• Balancing creativity with professionalism
• Creating efficient workflows
• Working smarter with tools and systems
• Staying aligned while you grow
Follow Staci:
Website https://stacibrucksphotography.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stacibrucks/
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Get in Touch:
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⭐️ Honeybook - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/4lmrKvf - 30% off
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⭐️ Flodesk - Emails Made Easy: https://bit.ly/4md3ltE - 50% off
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#weddingvideography #weddingphotography #shiftingfocuspodcast
Chapters:
00:00 Staci's journey into photography
02:03 Transitioning from corporate to creative
04:58 Business model and client relationships
07:46 Pricing and wedding coverage
11:05 Finding the right clients
14:03 Marketing and momentum
16:57 Networking and referrals
23:15 The power of small gestures
26:04 Client relationships in action
27:00 Authentic social media strategy
34:51 Editing workflow and efficiency
43:55 Balancing art and business
52:49 Overcoming self doubt
57:35 Personal branding on social media
58:47 Building confidence
59:19 Authentic connections
59:22 Booking higher budget clients
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Are you feeling stuck in the middle market? I am working on an exclusive 12 week Mastermind Group that launches in January. We are going to walk through the 3 areas of your business you need to be focused on in order to get unstuck from the middle. I guarantee this will show you the exact areas you are missing it, and give you the tools to take them to the next level, so you can stop getting vanilla work. Hit the link to be the first to know when it goes live: https://johnbunn.myflodesk.com/mentorship
In today's bonus episode, I sit down with Ryan Koral from the Grow Your Video Business Podcast and get interviewed by him. I think this episode is full of gold for you to really take into action in 2026. Also, be sure to check out Ryan's podcast here: https://www.studiosherpas.com/podcast
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Get in Touch:
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Sponsors and Affiliates:
⭐️ Bride and Groom Video - John's Personal Editor for Video: https://bridengroom.video/johnbunn/ - $100 off the first project of $400, promo code JOHNBUNN100
⭐️ Get 1500 Free Edits with Imagen.ai: https://imagen-ai.com/?ref=johnbunn
⭐️ Wanderlust Videos - Wedding Video Editing: http://bit.ly/46JuGyF - 10% Off discount code: JOHNBUNN10
⭐️ Musicbed - The Best Place to License Music: https://bit.ly/45HQjhC - 14 day free trial
⭐️ Inly - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/41Akxkf - 10% off with promo code JOHN
⭐️ Storymix Media - Wedding Video Editing: https://bit.ly/47rrN5E
⭐️ Lemlii - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/45rhAnl Promo Code - JohnBunn25 (25% off any plan for 12 months)
⭐️ Multiply Media - https://bit.ly/46OdZCe - 15% off with promo code JOHNBUNN
⭐️ PlotLine Pro - AI Powered, Story First Filmmaking Tool - 3 Free days - https://www.plotline.pro/?via=john
⭐️ Spingle - AI culling and editing - https://bit.ly/4m80XnZ - 2 week free trial
⭐️ Honeybook - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/4lmrKvf - 30% off
⭐️ Gamut - Color Presets and LUTs: https://bit.ly/3HltJCj
⭐️ Flodesk - Emails Made Easy: https://bit.ly/4md3ltE - 50% off
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In this episode of the Shifting Focus Podcast, John Bunn sits down with Hello Tomorrow Films to unpack how great wedding films are built through story, not just cinematography. This conversation dives into how to develop a recognizable style, differentiate your brand in a competitive market, and build real relationships that fuel long-term success.
The team also introduces Plotline Pro, an AI tool built specifically for filmmakers that helps uncover story hidden inside long-form audio. By organizing dialogue, identifying speakers, and revealing story structure, Plotline Pro gives filmmakers a faster and clearer way to shape narrative without sacrificing creativity or emotion.
Whether you are refining your voice, rebuilding momentum, or looking for better systems inside your workflow, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how one brand has built a business rooted in story, relationships, and intentional creativity.
Check out Plotline Pro: https://www.plotline.pro/?via=john
If you are looking for mentorship and a small group of creatives who are serious about building a business with clarity and direction, get on the waitlist for my online mastermind. Send an email to john@johnbunnfilms.com with the subject line MENTORSHIP or join the waitlist here: https://johnbunn.myflodesk.com/mentorship
Follow Hello Tomorrow Films:
Website: https://www.hellotomorrow.ca/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellotomorrowfilms/
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Get in Touch:
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Hello Tomorrow Films
01:18 Networking and building real relationships
16:02 Branding and identity in wedding filmmaking
18:55 Developing a unique style and creative voice
21:59 Navigating introversion in business
24:59 The balance between art and business
32:14 Building a strong brand
33:46 The role of story in wedding films
34:52 Introducing Plotline Pro
40:12 The development of Plotline Pro
42:36 User feedback and experience
44:22 AI and the future of filmmaking
47:15 Plotline Pro features
48:52 Final thoughts and community
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Nobody books you because you are good enough. They book you because they trust you.
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In this episode of the Shifting Focus Podcast, John Bunn shares real stories from the last year of his business and shows why relationships, reliability, and reputation matter more than raw talent. This is not a theory episode. It is a look at how trust quietly compounds into better clients, higher level bookings, and long term momentum.
John explains how one relationship can change everything, why slow money often turns into fast money, and how being dependable builds a brand that no algorithm can replace. If you are tired of chasing leads and want to build something that lasts, this episode will change the way you think about growth.
00:00 Why Trust Matters More Than Talent 02:18 Nobody Books You For Your Work 05:10 The Montana Wake Up Call 08:42 Every Booking Is a Branch 12:33 Slow Money Versus Fast Money 16:01 Reputation Travels Faster Than Marketing 19:47 Why Trust Pays Late But Pays Big 23:20 What Luxury Really Means 26:04 Dependable Beats Impressive 28:35 What Comes Next
Key Takeaways Trust is what gets you chosen, not your work. Every wedding you book is a new branch on your business tree. Trust compounds silently until it suddenly shows up in big ways. Your reputation moves faster than any marketing strategy. Luxury is built on safety and reliability, not flash. Trust pays slowly at first and then multiplies later. The fastest way to grow is to be dependable, not impressive. Relationships work, they just do not work quickly. Being calm and steady on a wedding day builds your future. Trust is only one piece of a much bigger picture.
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In this episode of the Shifting Focus Podcast, John Bunn pulls back the curtain on what really moves the needle when it comes to getting noticed, trusted, and booked by top wedding planners. Fresh off a packed wedding season and a retreat surrounded by elite planners, John unpacks the mindset shifts, the strategy, and the long-game approach that has helped him grow his business into the luxury space.
This one is all about relationships, presence, value, and consistency. Not hacks. Not shortcuts. Just the intentional work that builds a brand planners want to refer again and again. John also shares a teaser for an upcoming mentorship experience designed for creatives ready to level up in 2025.
Want to join my private mentorship group that is coming up? email john@johnbunnfilms.com and say 'i want mentorship' to be added to the list for more info as soon as it is available.
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00:00 Thanksgiving Reflections and Wedding Season Wrap-Up
02:23 Insights from the Wedding Crashers Retreat
05:30 Building Relationships with Wedding Planners
09:34 Adding Value to Planners: The Key to Success
12:23 The Importance of Reciprocity in Relationships
16:19 Playing Chess, Not Checkers
20:12 Showing Up Big on Wedding Days
23:31 Staying Top of Mind After the Wedding
27:22 Consistency and Presence in the Wedding Industry
31:08 Earning Your Way into Planner Circles
35:24 Mentorship and Future Opportunities
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In this solo episode of Shifting Focus, I'm breaking down the exact steps I took to go from charging half my worth to securing $20,000 wedding bookings in just one year. This is the real behind-the-scenes story of how I rebuilt my business, redefined my brand, and committed to the kind of consistency that actually moves the needle.
I'm sharing the moment things shifted for me, starting with a $7,500 wedding that changed everything. Instead of seeing it as a setback, it became the catalyst that reignited my passion and reminded me what was possible when I treated every project as an opportunity.
We'll dig into how brand perception shapes your pricing, why consistency on social media matters more than ever, and how intentional networking opened the doors to planners and vendors who trusted me with bigger and better work. If you've ever felt stuck, undervalued, or unsure how to elevate your business, this episode is your roadmap.
What you'll learn:
• How shifting your brand perception changes what you can charge
• Why consistency on Instagram led to over a million monthly story views
• How networking and in-person connections accelerated my bookings
• The mindset shifts that helped me grow into a luxury creator
• Why every project, even discounted ones, can build long-term momentum
Whether you're a filmmaker, photographer, planner, or any type of creative business owner, these lessons apply. This past year has proven that when you get intentional about your brand and how you show up, your business can transform faster than you think.
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In this episode of Shifting Focus with John Bunn, we sit down with Jared Sullivan, the new leader of How to Film Weddings, to talk about the exciting next chapter for one of the most beloved communities in the wedding filmmaking world.
Jared opens up about his 13-year journey as a filmmaker, how his YouTube channel began during COVID, and what inspired him to carry the legacy of How to Film Weddings forward. From the challenges of growing on YouTube to his vision for a fresh, community-driven future, this conversation is packed with insight for filmmakers, educators, and creatives alike. Subscribe to the new HTFW Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-how-to-film-weddings-show/id1664967619
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00:00 Introduction and Background
02:35 Jared's Journey in Wedding Filmmaking
05:41 The Growth of How to Film Weddings Community
08:38 Transitioning Leadership: The Handoff
11:48 The Future of How to Film Weddings
14:41 Jared's Vision and Plans
17:52 Community and Collaboration
20:41 Final Thoughts and Reflections
Behind the Details of Ultra Luxury Wedding Design
In this episode John sits down with Mikyla Marie Manu of Ink & Press Co., a master stationer and calligrapher working at the highest tier of the wedding industry. They dive deep into what it means to craft ultra luxury weddings, the stationer's role from first concept to final piece, how event branding elevates the entire day, and why collaboration and emotional investment are key.
Mikyla shares how she partners with planners and creatives to deliver refined, meaningful experiences that go far beyond paper. They talk about pricing with purpose, the magic of meticulous detail, balancing artistry and business, and why "done" can be better than "perfect" in practical creative work.
Check out Mikyla's podcast here: https://cultive.inkandpressco.com/podcast
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Takeaways
Makayla is a stationer and calligrapher specializing in luxury weddings.
Event branding is crucial in creating a cohesive wedding experience.
Pricing for high-end stationery services can reach upwards of $75,000.
Collaboration among vendors enhances the overall event experience.
A stationer is involved from the beginning to the end of the wedding planning process.
Attention to detail is essential in luxury wedding stationery.
Done is better than perfect when it comes to creative work.
Building relationships with planners is key to securing high-end clients.
The emotional investment in ultra luxury events can be significant.
Hands-on creation is a rewarding aspect of being a stationer.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Event Branding and Stationery
04:54 The Role of a Stationer in Weddings
07:56 Investment in Event Branding
10:37 Collaboration with Wedding Planners
13:56 Building Relationships and Brand Voice
16:48 The Journey of a Stationer
18:17 Attention to Detail in Client Experience
35:42 Creating Memorable Hospitality Experiences
40:07 The Importance of Professionalism in Event Planning
42:59 Building Strong Vendor Relationships
49:38 Balancing Creativity and Business
56:14 The Artistic Journey and Personal Growth
01:00:31 Educational Resources and Community Engagement
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Most creatives think breaking into the luxury wedding market is all about having the best work. But after nearly 20 years in the industry, I've learned that luxury isn't just about visuals. It's about the experience you provide.
In this episode of Shifting Focus, I'm sharing the real lessons I've learned while leveling up my wedding filmmaking brand. From building deeper relationships with planners and vendors to curating a high-touch client experience, I'm diving into what actually moves the needle in high-end weddings.
We'll talk about:
• Why quality work alone won't get you into the luxury market
• How branding goes way beyond a logo
• The role networking and social media play in creating demand
• Why details and client care matter more than ever
• How to understand and attract your ideal high-end clients
If you're ready to confidently step into the luxury space, and stay there, this one's for you.
Subscribe for more weekly episodes on business growth, branding, and the creative mindset it takes to thrive in this industry.
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In this episode of Shifting Focus, host John Bunn talks with Amanda Writesman, founder of The Bridal Theory, about how wedding creatives can master their marketing strategies heading into engagement season.
They dive deep into how Instagram continues to evolve heading into 2026 and why it remains one of the most powerful platforms for visibility, connection, and brand growth. Amanda breaks down what's actually working on social media right now, how to build a strategic content plan, and how to use analytics and insights to create posts that convert.
You'll also hear how to find the balance between creativity and business, how to market yourself without feeling salesy, and what every creative should be doing to prepare for the next engagement season. If you're a wedding photographer, videographer, planner, or creative entrepreneur who wants to grow your business on Instagram in 2026, this episode is packed with insights you can use immediately.
Connect with Amanda: Website: https://www.amandawritesman.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebridaltheory
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In this episode, I sit down with wedding photographer and podcast host Michael Cassara to talk about what it really takes to build a thriving business in today's creative industry. Michael shares his journey from leaving a corporate job to going all in on photography, how he navigated the challenges of the pandemic, and why client experience has been the key to his success. We also dig into the growth of his show, The Vendor Table, and how it has become more than just a podcast. It's a platform that connects and educates wedding professionals. Together, we talk about the balance between creativity and efficiency, juggling multiple ventures, and the importance of structure, self care, and community in this business. If you've ever struggled with burnout, felt torn between passion and process, or wondered how to keep growing without losing yourself in the noise, this conversation is for you. Check out Michael's website here: https://www.michaelcassara.me Check him out on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/michaelcassaraphoto Follow the podcast here: https://www.thevendortable.com/ Check out The Vendor Table on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thevendortablepod/ 🎧 Listen to the podcast on your favorite platform: https://bit.ly/4owsWiM 📱 Instagram: John Bunn - http://bit.ly/2AYTiE2 John Bunn Films: https://bit.ly/43S3866 Get in Touch: ✅ Brand deals, promotions, podcast info, etc., email john@johnbunnfilms.com Sponsors and Affiliates: ⭐️ Bride and Groom Video - John's Personal Editor for Video: https://bridengroom.video/johnbunn/ - $100 off the first project of $400, promo code JOHNBUNN100 ⭐️ Get 1500 Free Edits with Imagen.ai: https://imagen-ai.com/?ref=johnbunn ⭐️ Wanderlust Videos - Wedding Video Editing: http://bit.ly/46JuGyF - 10% Off discount code: JOHNBUNN10 ⭐️ Musicbed - The Best Place to License Music: https://bit.ly/45HQjhC - 14 day free trial ⭐️ Inly - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/41Akxkf - 10% off with promo code JOHN ⭐️ Storymix Media - Wedding Video Editing: https://bit.ly/47rrN5E ⭐️ Lemlii - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/45rhAnl Promo Code - JohnBunn25 (25% off any plan for 12 months) ⭐️ Multiply Media - https://bit.ly/46OdZCe - 15% off with promo code JOHNBUNN ⭐️ Spingle - AI culling and editing - https://bit.ly/4m80XnZ - 2 week free trial ⭐️ Honeybook - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/4lmrKvf - 30% off ⭐️ Gamut - Color Presets and LUTs: https://bit.ly/3HltJCj ⭐️ Flodesk - Emails Made Easy: https://bit.ly/4md3ltE - 50% off The Shifting Focus Podcast, all rights reserved. All links are affiliate links and result in a commission for John Bunn Films if used. I appreciate the support. Help me by supporting my sponsors.
In this episode of the Shifting Focus podcast, host John Bunn interviews photographer Danielle Ambry, who shares her journey from being a graphic designer to a successful wedding photographer. Danielle discusses her passion for education, her approach to pricing, and the importance of personal branding and social media in growing her business.
She also delves into her expertise in flash photography, offering insights into her course designed to help photographers master this skill. The conversation highlights the significance of authenticity, audience engagement, and continuous learning in the creative industry.
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Katelyn James joins me on Shifting Focus to share how she went from shooting weddings in college to building a multi seven figure education platform. We dig into what it really takes to stay consistent, build trust with your audience, and create a brand that lasts. Katelyn opens up about the challenges behind success, the power of personal branding, and why embracing change is key to long term growth.
Check out Katelyn's site here: https://katelynjames.com/ Take the 'Find Your Fix' Quiz: https://katelynjames.com/quiz Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/katelynjames/ and https://www.instagram.com/katelynjamesphotography/ 🎧 Listen to the podcast on your favorite platform: https://bit.ly/4owsWiM 📱 Instagram: John Bunn - http://bit.ly/2AYTiE2 John Bunn Films: https://bit.ly/43S3866 Get in Touch: ✅ Brand deals, promotions, podcast info, etc., email john@johnbunnfilms.com
Sponsors and Affiliates: ⭐️ Bride and Groom Video - John's Personal Editor for Video: https://bridengroom.video/johnbunn/ - $100 off the first project of $400, promo code JOHNBUNN100 ⭐️ Get 1500 Free Edits with Imagen.ai: https://imagen-ai.com/?ref=johnbunn ⭐️ Wanderlust Videos - Wedding Video Editing: http://bit.ly/46JuGyF - 10% Off discount code: JOHNBUNN10 ⭐️ Musicbed - The Best Place to License Music: https://bit.ly/45HQjhC - 14 day free trial ⭐️ Inly - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/41Akxkf - 10% off with promo code JOHN ⭐️ Storymix Media - Wedding Video Editing: https://bit.ly/47rrN5E ⭐️ Lemlii - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/45rhAnl Promo Code - JohnBunn25 (25% off any plan for 12 months) ⭐️ Multiply Media - https://bit.ly/46OdZCe - 15% off with promo code JOHNBUNN ⭐️ Spingle - AI culling and editing - https://bit.ly/4m80XnZ - 2 week free trial ⭐️ Gamut - Color Presets and LUTs: https://bit.ly/3HltJCj ⭐️ Flodesk - Emails Made Easy: https://bit.ly/4md3ltE - 50% off The Shifting Focus Podcast, all rights reserved. All links are affiliate links and result in a commission for John Bunn Films if used. I appreciate the support. Help me by supporting my sponsors. #weddingvideography #weddingphotography #shiftingfocuspodcast
In this conversation, Sam Jacobson and John Bunn explore the transformative impact of AI on the wedding industry and small businesses. They discuss the evolution of AI from a novelty to a powerful tool that can enhance business operations, marketing, and client relationships. Sam emphasizes the importance of adapting to AI technology, using it as a team member, and leveraging data to make informed decisions. T
he discussion also highlights practical applications of AI, including recruitment, sales processes, and personal branding, while stressing the need for maintaining the human element in business interactions.
Visit Sam's Website: https://ideactionconsulting.com/
Sam Jacobson is a business strategist and sales coach who helps wedding professionals fill their calendars with ideal clients at high prices. He’s spent 18+ years obsessing over how to persuade couples to say “yes” - and pay more - with practical approaches using buyer psychology. In 2016, Sam started Ideaction Consulting to help wedding pros grow their businesses. Now they offer sales coaching/training, website copywriting and design, a sales and marketing mastermind for rising stars, and an interactive AI-powered sales skill lab. Last year, Sam partnered with Abby Jiu to open Duet Social Media, an agency for luxury wedding vendors who want strategy and content to drive growth. Check out his podcast, Own Your Business, to hear how you can use the science of sales to reach your full potential. Sam lives in the San Juan Islands, Washington with his family when he’s not exploring the world on walking holidays.
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📱 Instagram: John Bunn - http://bit.ly/2AYTiE2 John Bunn Films: https://bit.ly/43S3866 Get in Touch: ✅ Brand deals, promotions, podcast info, etc., email john@johnbunnfilms.com Sponsors and Affiliates: ⭐️ Bride and Groom Video - John's Personal Editor for Video: https://bridengroom.video/johnbunn/ - $100 off the first project of $400, promo code JOHNBUNN100 ⭐️ Get 1500 Free Edits with Imagen.ai: https://imagen-ai.com/?ref=johnbunn ⭐️ Wanderlust Videos - Wedding Video Editing: http://bit.ly/46JuGyF - 10% Off discount code: JOHNBUNN10 ⭐️ Musicbed - The Best Place to License Music: https://bit.ly/45HQjhC - 14 day free trial ⭐️ Inly - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/41Akxkf - 10% off with promo code JOHN ⭐️ Storymix Media - Wedding Video Editing: https://bit.ly/47rrN5E ⭐️ Lemlii - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/45rhAnl Promo Code - JohnBunn25 (25% off any plan for 12 months) ⭐️ Multiply Media - https://bit.ly/46OdZCe - 15% off with promo code JOHNBUNN ⭐️ Spingle - AI culling and editing - https://bit.ly/4m80XnZ - 2 week free trial ⭐️ Honeybook - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/4lmrKvf - 30% off ⭐️ Gamut - Color Presets and LUTs: https://bit.ly/3HltJCj ⭐️ Flodesk - Emails Made Easy: https://bit.ly/4md3ltE - 50% off The Shifting Focus Podcast, all rights reserved. All links are affiliate links and result in a commission for John Bunn Films if used. I appreciate the support. Help me by supporting my sponsors. #weddingvideography #weddingphotography #shiftingfocuspodcast Chapters 00:00 Introduction to AI in Business and Podcasting 03:44 The Evolution of AI: From Novelty to Necessity 06:55 Understanding AI's Role in the Wedding Industry 09:41 Practical Applications of AI for Wedding Professionals 13:01 Navigating AI: Skills and Strategies for Success 15:48 Leveraging AI for Recruitment and Client Insights 18:56 The Future of AI in Business and Personal Branding 21:54 Conclusion: Embracing AI for Growth and Success 37:35 Navigating AI's Role in Business 40:17 The Human Element in AI Utilization 43:30 Embracing Technology Without Losing Personal Touch 46:33 The Future of AI in Business
In this episode I sit down with Bianca and Kyle Thompson from Oak and Iron Photography to talk about their journey in the wedding world. We dive into how they’ve built a business that blends creativity with great client communication, and how they balance classic wedding traditions with fresh, innovative ideas. They share how their style has evolved over time, why candid moments matter so much, and give real advice on avoiding burnout while still delivering work that truly connects with clients.
Takeaways
Your work should be so good that your personality is irrelevant. Don't visit Plymouth Rock. We want interesting photos for the wall. We like to make interesting photographs. Stay curious and hungry for what this can be. You can do this, don't let burnout get its grasps on you. Learning how to be creative is the process. We want to do everything that we're capable of. You need to lean into your general curiosity.
Keywords
wedding photography, creative photography, Oak and Iron, Bianca and Kyle, photography tips, client communication, unique style, candid moments, photography techniques, avoiding burnout
Wedding photographers and videographers, it is time to shift your focus. In this episode of Shifting Focus, John Bunn sits down with educator and photographer Rachel Traxler to talk about why success in this industry goes far beyond just creating pretty photos.
Rachel shares how she built a 6 figure business by leaning into the business side of her brand, from smart branding and marketing strategies to building funnels, creating lead generation tools, and scaling with intention. If you have ever wondered how to attract your dream clients, stand out in a crowded market, and grow a sustainable business, this conversation is packed with insight and practical takeaways you will not want to miss.
Follow Rachel - * Website: Rachel Traxler Photography & Coaching — https://racheltraxler.com. * Instagram: @racheltraxler — https://www.instagram.com/racheltraxler/ * Gold Biz Podcast: The Gold Biz Podcast page — https://racheltraxler.com/goldbizpodcast * Gold Biz Podcast on Apple Podcasts — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gold-biz-podcast/id1553374027
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Get ready to challenge the status quo with Josh Huggett, Adelaide’s most unapologetic and controversial wedding photographer. Known as “Australia’s least professional wedding photographer” and the “cool wedding photographer,” Josh throws out the rulebook, ditching suits for T-shirts and jeans, yet still books hundreds of weddings and commands over 600K followers across social platforms.
In this episode of Shifting Focus Podcast, Josh speaks his mind, refusing to let industry norms dictate his vision. He shares why he opts for candid, real moments over posed perfection, how he approaches weddings like a friend rather than a hidden-by-the-bush dweeb, and how authenticity and energy have turned him into a global favorite.
Tune in for fearless opinions, unfiltered perspectives on wedding photography, and a refreshing take on creativity and business.
Links Website: Joshua Huggett Media Podcast: Tog Talk — search “Tog Talk with Josh Huggett” on your favorite platform Instagram: @imjoshhuggett
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In this episode, John Bunn and Nick Miller discuss their recent transitions after parting ways from their joint venture, How to Film Weddings. They reflect on their individual journeys, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the importance of community support. Nick shares insights into his new podcast, Hotkeys, which aims to educate and inspire filmmakers, while John emphasizes the significance of adapting to change and pursuing new opportunities. The conversation highlights the value of collaboration and the excitement of exploring new creative avenues.
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Key Takeaways It's okay to shift your focus and try new things. Don't give up; find support in your journey. Change can lead to growth and new opportunities. Building a community is essential for success. Creating content requires understanding your audience. It's important to educate and inspire others in your field. Embrace the challenges that come with entrepreneurship. Finding the right people to collaborate with is crucial. Consistency in content creation is key to success. Reflecting on past experiences can guide future decisions.
In this episode of the Shifting Focus podcast, John Bunn discusses the recent engagement of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelsey and the unrealistic expectations some wedding vendors have about booking high-profile clients. He emphasizes the importance of building a strong network, avoiding desperation marketing, and focusing on serving actual clients rather than chasing celebrity attention.
John shares insights on the value of exposure, the ethics of working for free, and the need for wedding vendors to elevate their brands to attract high-end clients.
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In this episode of the Shifting Focus podcast, host John Bunn interviews Boomer from Multiply Sound and the duo Josh and Jerad from CHPTRS. They discuss their unique collaboration in creating a new sound pack tailored for filmmakers, emphasizing the importance of music in storytelling.
The conversation covers Boomer's transition from wedding filmmaking to music creation, the challenges and risks involved in pursuing one's passion, and the educational components of their new product. The episode highlights the innovative approach to music for filmmakers and the excitement surrounding the launch of their sound pack.
Follow Multiply Sound: https://www.instagram.com/multiply.sound/ Follow CHPTRS: https://www.instagram.com/wearechptrs/ Takeaways Boomer transitioned from music to videography and back to music. The collaboration between Chapters and Boomer aims to revolutionize sound for filmmakers. Music is a powerful tool for storytelling in film. Boomer's sound packs offer customization for filmmakers. The importance of education in using music effectively in filmmaking. Creativity often requires taking risks and following one's passion. The sound pack includes unique, human-performed sounds. Filmmakers can use the sound pack to create cohesive musical stories. The collaboration emphasizes quality and intentionality in sound design. The launch of the sound pack is an exciting opportunity for filmmakers. 🎧 Listen to the podcast on your favorite platform: https://bit.ly/4owsWiM 📱 Instagram: John Bunn - http://bit.ly/2AYTiE2 John Bunn Films: https://bit.ly/43S3866 Get in Touch: ✅ Brand deals, promotions, podcast info, etc., email john@johnbunnfilms.com Sponsors and Affiliates: ⭐️ Bride and Groom Video - John's Personal Editor for Video: https://bit.ly/4org7pP - $100 off the first project of $400, promo code JOHNBUNN100 ⭐️ Get 1500 Free Edits with Imagen.ai: https://imagen-ai.com/?ref=johnbunn ⭐️ Wanderlust Videos - Wedding Video Editing: http://bit.ly/46JuGyF - 10% Off discount code: JOHNBUNN10 ⭐️ Musicbed - The Best Place to License Music: https://bit.ly/45HQjhC - 14 day free trial ⭐️ Inly - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/41Akxkf - 10% off with promo code JOHN ⭐️ Storymix Media - Wedding Video Editing: https://bit.ly/47rrN5E ⭐️ Lemlii - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/45rhAnl Promo Code - JohnBunn25 (25% off any plan for 12 months) ⭐️ Multiply Media - https://bit.ly/46OdZCe - 15% off with promo code JOHNBUNN ⭐️ Spingle - AI culling and editing - https://bit.ly/4m80XnZ - 2 week free trial ⭐️ Honeybook - CRM for creatives: https://bit.ly/4lmrKvf - 30% off ⭐️ Gamut - Color Presets and LUTs: https://bit.ly/3HltJCj ⭐️ Flodesk - Emails Made Easy: https://bit.ly/4md3ltE - 50% off The Shifting Focus Podcast, all rights reserved. All links are affiliate links and result in a commission for John Bunn Films if used. I appreciate the support. Help me by supporting my sponsors. #weddingvideography #weddingphotography #shiftingfocuspodcast Chapters 00:00 Meet the All-Star Lineup: Shifting Focus Podcast 04:00 Boomer's Journey: From Music to Videography 06:17 The Creative Partnership: Chapters' Formation 09:30 Boomer's Sound Packs: Revolutionizing Wedding Filmmaking 12:02 Taking Risks: Shifting Focus in Life and Career 15:15 Building Blocks of Music: Customization for Filmmakers 18:10 The Unique Sound: Human Elements in Music Production 21:07 The Collaboration: Chapters and Boomer's Partnership 26:59 Understanding the Product: What Filmmakers Can Do 27:56 Creating Music with Ease 31:19 Building Blocks of Sound Design 33:53 The Evolution of Musical Storytelling 37:24 Launching a New Sound Pack 41:28 Education and Empowerment in Music Composition 44:39 Creative Fulfillment and Personal Growth
In this conversation, Lauren Ashley, a prominent wedding photographer, shares her journey from trauma to success in the luxury photography market. She discusses the importance of personal branding, authenticity, and community support in building a successful photography business. Lauren emphasizes the need for photographers to present themselves professionally, embrace vulnerability, and take calculated risks to grow. She also highlights the evolution of her pricing strategy and the significance of emotional connection in her work.
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You can be a successful artist and a successful business owner In this episode of Shifting Focus, I sit down with Arkansas-based photographer Myles Witt Boyer for a candid conversation about the balance between art and business, and how to succeed in both.
Whether you’re a photographer, videographer, or any creative entrepreneur, this episode will give you practical tips on building a profitable business without losing your passion for the craft. What started as a quick chat turned into a deep dive into: Finding the balance between creativity and profitability, Mindset shifts that lead to long-term success, How to build a sustainable photography or creative business, Lessons from years in the wedding and portrait industry. If you’ve ever felt torn between creating beautiful work and making a living from it, this episode will show you how art and business can work together.
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00:35 Art vs. Business
15:20 Building a Sustainable Creative Career
32:10 Mindset Shifts for Long-Term Success
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After wrapping up 7 incredible years and over 400 episodes of How to Film Weddings, it’s time to start something new. In this episode, I’m sharing why I made the shift, what this new show is all about, and how changing your focus can completely change your business I break down the meaning behind the name Shifting Focus, why most creatives are stuck (hint: it’s not a talent issue), and how getting clear on what actually matters is the real game-changer If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, distracted, or unsure of your next step, this episode is for you. Let’s talk about clarity, momentum, and building a business that works for your life, not the other way around
After 7 years, 400+ episodes, and an incredible community, we’re saying goodbye to How To Film Weddings as you know it.
In this final episode together, we sit down to reflect on the journey—what we’ve learned, how the podcast has evolved, and the impact it’s had on both of our lives and businesses. We also share what’s next for each of us: where Nick is heading, and how John is launching a brand-new podcast and platform under Shifting Focus.
This episode is full of gratitude, memories, and clarity about what comes next. Whether you’ve been with us from episode one or just joined recently—thank you for being part of something truly special.
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Here’s the truth: no one’s hiring you just for the thing you do. They’re hiring you for how you make them feel—from the first DM to the final delivery.
In today’s episode, I’m unpacking what it really means to sell an experience, not just a service. I’ll share a story from a recent wedding in Highlands, North Carolina that reminded me how powerful client experience truly is—and how it can make couples fall in love with your work before they ever see it.
If you’re a wedding filmmaker, photographer, planner, or vendor of any kind, this episode will challenge you to rethink the way you position your business—from your first impression to five years after the wedding.
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🎧 Big announcement coming next week—don’t miss it.
In today's podcast Nick sits down and encourages you to 'Do The Thing' whether that means doing something that you need to do in your business, OR focusing in on doing the thing that will give you real fulfillment and enjoyment in your life.
Spoiler alert: you're not just selling a video, a photo gallery, or a floral arrangement. You're selling peace of mind. You're selling trust. You're selling the confidence that your couple’s day is going to feel how they’ve always imagined it.
In this episode, we’re talking about the deeper transformation your clients are actually buying—and how to reframe your messaging, pricing, and brand experience around that. Whether you’re a filmmaker, photographer, planner, or any creative in the wedding industry, this is the mindset shift that unlocks higher pricing, better clients, and stronger referrals.
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Ever thought about offering both photo and video for weddings—but felt too intimidated to try it? In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly what happened when I took the leap and shot my first full wedding weekend as both the lead photographer and videographer. From what I charged and included, to gear choices, prep, team leadership, editing workflows, and the lessons I learned—this is a raw, honest look behind the scenes of expanding your creative skill set without burning out.
Whether you're a filmmaker curious about adding photography, or just someone who wants to learn from a big first step, this one’s packed with real talk and practical insight.
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Building a portfolio that attracts your dream clients doesn’t require perfection—it requires intention. In this episode, I’m sharing how I built a high-end photography portfolio before I had the bookings to match. From identifying my ideal buyer to curating my early content with precision, I’ll walk you through how I reverse-engineered demand without faking it or waiting for permission. Whether you’re a planner, videographer, photographer, or any wedding pro, this episode is your permission slip to start showing up like the business you want to become.
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Last year, I made a major move: I added photography to my wedding business after years of specializing in video. In this episode, I’m sharing why I made that transition, what it’s done for my creativity, and how it’s reshaped the way I think about my business.
I’ll walk you through how I shot 25+ sessions for free, turned a couple of those into high-paying clients, and built a photography portfolio that’s already booked over $10,000 in my first season. I’m also opening up about the challenges — like building timelines, learning flash, and what it really takes to step into a new lane.
If you’ve been feeling the pull to evolve or expand, this one’s for you. This journey has opened my eyes to what’s possible when you’re willing to make a change.
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Want more word-of-mouth bookings without having to beg for referrals? In this episode, John breaks down how to build a referral engine that runs on trust, relationships, and being the kind of creative people want to talk about. Whether you're just getting started or trying to book higher-quality work, this framework will help you grow your business behind the scenes — without relying on ads or awkward asks.
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The things that AI can do in this world is incredible, and it was only a matter of time before an incredible product came along and revolutionized the wedding video industry. Well, Maclean Carlson from Hello Tomorrow Films has been working on something truly mind blowing!
Plotline is an AI tool that takes all of the audio from your wedding and creates a story script with an emphasis on story.
Learn more about Plotline: https://www.plotline.pro/?via=nick Follow plotline on instagram: https://instagram.com/plotline.pro
🎯 Ready to raise your prices and book better clients? In this episode, John breaks down the five biggest things that helped him go from undercharging to building a premium brand that attracts high-end couples. If you're a wedding filmmaker (or any creative) looking to grow your business with intention — this one's for you.
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In February of 2025 Nick only had 10k of bookings for the year. So he put his head down and got to work. By taking advantage of the weddings he did have, the relationships he has built over the years, and making himself more known on social media he was able to get some weddings on the books.
In this episode Nick shares what he did and how he did it.
Are you lost with what you are supposed to do after someone inquires? Should you just send over your brochure with pricing? Should you set up a call? In today’s episode, John breaks down the process he uses between getting an inquiry, and booking clients. He shows us his exact strategy for taking an inquiry to a paying customer.
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Are you tired of getting the ‘what are your prices’ email from inquiries? We are too. In today’s episode John is breaking down how he has completely transformed his business, and is attracting even more of his ideal buyers. If you struggle with getting solid inquiries, you don’t want to miss this episode.
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If you've been in this business for more than a couple years you can relate to the massive stresser of a big backlog and not a lot of money coming in. But what happens when you get a mentor, and lean into what makes you unique?
That's exactly what Nick and Mason of Panovision Films chatted about this week on the podcast. Mason has blown up on instagram over the past year netting almost 30k followers. The main thing he's been doing? Being himself and learning into what he likes. Enjoy this conversation.
Mason's IG: https://instagram.com/pano_vision
In today’s episode, John sits down with Jason and Danny from That Wedding Videographer Podcast to talk through their journey, and how they have been blowing up in the UK with their new podcast. They just hosted TWVP Summit with over 120 wedding filmmakers and we wanted to talk to them about how they are changing their industry. This episode will surely inspire you to JUST TAKE THE STEP
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This week John interviews Romavera Films. Based in Europe, these two have become some of the most sought after filmmakers in the world. Running multiple teams across the globe, as well as keeping their films creative, they have figured out how to build a business that is thriving. John sits down with Roma and Vera, to discuss their journey and hear more about what they are doing to stay true to who they are as artists.
Romavera Films on Instagram: https://instagram.com/romavera_films
Most of us are getting it WAY wrong on Instagram. We think the goal is to grow a “big following.” But what if I told you that it wasn’t just about a big number next to your name? What if I said I had booked over $200k in weddings in the last 6 months from focusing on my Instagram Strategy? In this week’s episode, I show you where I see so many wedding professionals get it WRONG with their Instagram accounts.
Mentorship Calls: https://howtofilmweddings.com/mentorship John’s Free Instagram Guide: https://johnbunnfilms.com/instagram
Wild and Roam Co has built a MASSIVE following on Instagram and TikTok, and it has led to them becoming one of the top wedding filmmaking brands in the world. In this week’s episode, John digs deep into their story, and how they have transformed their business with social media. We also dig into the Art of Luxury Mediterranean Tour Part 2 - their luxury cruise heading to Spain, Italy and Greece. This episode is full of helpful info that will leave you feeling inspired.
Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/wildandroam.co/ Check out the cruise here: https://artofluxury.wildandroam.co/mediterranean-tour-part-2
Websites are a topic that we come back to regularly. Why? Because they matter... a lot. In a world where Instagram seems to be 'king' your website is what is going to make you look like a legitimate business.
Nick is currently going through and making changes to his website, and in this week's episode he wanted to share a few tips that he has top of mind while going through an making improvements to his site.
Are you wanting to charge 5k for your weddings? 10k? In this week’s episode John breaks it down for you on his 4 key ingredients for booking 10k weddings. This might be some of the best free content we have ever put out there before. When it comes down to it, you have to be working on these 4 things if you want your business to be pushing into the top markets in your area. Grab a notepad, and dig into this week’s episode all about booking $10k+ clients.
In today's episode John sits down with Carly Morris of Clicked by Carly. She has really leaned into Instagram and TikTok and grown her business to well over 6 figures. John and Carly spend a lot of time talking about getting videos to go viral, but more importantly how to get people to inquire with you.
Most Wedding Filmmakers are unintentionally messing up their Discovery Calls. Today, John is breaking down 10 mistakes he sees that wedding filmmakers constantly are making. If you are one who struggles on your sales calls, this episode is for you. John is digging deep into ways you can make improvements today on your calls.
Recently, Nick watch the movie 'Here' that stars Tom Hanks and Robin Wright. A big takeaway from the movie Nick had was that fear of the unknown can stop you from moving forward. In today's episode Nick shares a few ways that he is currently moving from 'here' and how to get to 'there' where he wants to go in his business.
In today’s episode, John is breaking down 6 things you are getting wrong in your proposals. We know that selling weddings can be hard (especially in 2025). But John has seen his booking percentage go from 16% in 2024, to 36% in 2025. How is he doing this? Well, a lot of things are happening. But one of the main things is understanding how to send out proposals that will get you a ‘yes’ from your dream client. So tune in this week to this brand new episode, and learn what you should be considering with your proposals.
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It today’s episode, John breaks down his 2025 instagram strategy that has recently booked him 15+ events, plus over $150k in bookings. Things have changed in the market, and if you’re not using Instagram to build your brand, we strongly recommend you listen to this episode. John holds nothing back in this episode and digs deep into his actual strategy, his analytics, and his mindset for Instagram in 2025.
In today’s episode, John interviews Kyle Hustis from Hustis Film Co about how he has taken big risks, and they have paid off in business and creatively. We dive into his story of how he went from working full-time as a nurse, to developing a brand that is now one of the top filmmakers in the Phoenix Arizona area. His vibe is fresh, his hair is even better. He slid into our DMs and it worked, he’s now on the podcast. You don’t want to miss this one, we promise.
Check out his work here: https://hustisfilmco.com/ Follow him on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/kylehustis/
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Mastermind 2025 is here. And it is ALL NEW. In this week’s episode we dive into what we’ve learned in our first 4 years of doing mastermind, and how we are changing things up to serve our audience even better. We have completely changed the program, and can’t wait to share with you what is new. We know that 2024 was a dumpster fire for so many of you, and think that Mastermind might be the perfect fit to get you out of any ruts you might be in.
Check out our Mastermind program here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/mastermind
We open enrollment for Mastermind 2025 on January 27th. Join the waitlist to be notified when we go live: https://howtofilmweddings.com/mastermind
We just got back from our mastermind retreat and it was an incredible experience! If you'd like to see some highlights make sure you head to our instagram account (https://instagram.com/howtofilmweddings). One thing we did this year was have a panel discussion with our guest speakers to answer our student's questions.
The panel included John, Nick, Matt Johnson, Films by Stanton, Multiply Sound, The Creative Cabana and Kennidy Nicole Films.
We discuss working with clients, retirement, passion and how age doesn't matter. Enjoy this little glimpse into what it's like to be a part of mastermind.
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Creativity will often fill the space that you give it. When you don't have time for creativity you tend to be less creative. Your edits won't be as fulfilling. You'll often feel like the work you are creating is a little... blah. On the flip side, when you spend time focusing on being creative you'll end up being more fulfilled in what you do.
In this week's episode John and Nick share how they've lately. made space for creativity and how it has impacted their lives and businesses.
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In Today’s You Asked Episode we answer the question, “Should you add content creation collections for your clients?” The wedding video landscape is changing, and content creators are popping up all over the place. So, should you add this service to your offerings?
John shares his thoughts on the question and if he thinks adding content creation to your collections is the way to go.
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Happy New Year from us to you! Can you believe it is already 2025!? As HTFW enters into our 8th (has it really been 8!?) year of wedding video education we are so excited about what is on the horizon. The world has changed a lot over the past 5 years, and one of the things with that change is our mindest.
In this week's episode John shares more about his mindset shift and how things are different for him going into 2025. Over the past 3 months he has grown his instagram following by hundreds, but more importantly it has lead him to real bookings. If you want to grow your business you have to treat something like instagram as your job. We hope this episode encourages you to take steps forward in your business as we settle into this 'new normal' for our industry.
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If you haven’t noticed, John has been going extra hard on rejuvenating the John Bunn Films brand, especially on Instagram. Within the last 100 days he has booked right at 6 figures of weddings for 2025. In today’s episode, he’s holding nothing back, and talking through everything from his mindset, to his actual strategy to getting more people to say YES in 2025.
Are you struggling to book weddings in 2025? Are you trying to figure out how to get people to say YES? This episode is for you. We think that this live look in on one of our recent Mastermind calls will give you the momentum you need to propel forward in 2025
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In Today’s You Asked Episode we answer the question, “Is the wedding industry dying?”
After the year many of us have had in 2024 is something that you might be thinking - is our industry dying? John shares his thoughts on the question and if he think the wedding industry is going anywhere.
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2024 was A LOT for many in the wedding industry. Less bookings. Down in revenue. Learning (the hard way) that things that used to work don't anymore. If you stand still... you might get left behind.
In this honest and venerable episode Nick and John open up about what has been going on this year and how they are moving forward - both with their individual brands and with How To Film Weddings.
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In Today's You Asked Episode we answer the question, "What do I do if I hit the ceiling in my market?"
Have you ever wondered what you should do if you feel like you can't charge any more in your specific market? John does a great job of breaking down what you should consider if this happens to you.
It is so easy to play the blame game when it comes to our business. I'm not booking because... 'the economy is bad' or 'I'm being under cut' or 'I can't edit like they do...' but what if we told you part of the problem is the fact that you're focusing on the negative rather than what you want?
In this week's episode John sits down with Kennidy Nicole Films and talks through so much, but they really focus in on mindset and the power that can come from focusing on what you want in your business. Enjoy this episode on the power of thinking positive.
Follow Kennidy: https://instagram.com/kennidynicolefilms Eleven 11 Club: https://instagram.com/eleven11club.co
I was recently in Guatemala and recorded a short episode to update you on what I’ve been up to as I prepare for 2025. I have so much momentum and it’s because I’ve changed everything. This short episode will let you in on how I’ve been able to go from feeling like I’d lost my mojo (Austin Powers anyone??), to feeling like I’ve got incredible momentum. I’m so excited about this journey I’m on, and hope this inspires you on yours.
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Welcome to "You Asked," our short from podcast where we answer your questions. Today, John responds to the question: "Should I Do Styled Shoots?"
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Let’s be honest, outsourcing your films can be a huge risk. Nobody is ever going to think exactly like you do. So why even consider it? To be honest, some of you might not need to consider it. But for the majority of us (us included), we wouldn’t be able to run a successful business without outsourcing our edits.
So today we did something different. We brought in Serge from Bride&Groom.Video to talk about how they are different from most other companies. John asks some of the hard questions that need to be asked, and we walk through just what it takes to outsource your films.
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Welcome to "You Asked," our short from podcast where we answer your questions. Today, John answers the question: "Should I Ask My Couples for Reviews?"
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Anyone else been there? You're living your life and running your business. One day you look up and things feel... off. I've been in a place like this for a little bit, and today I wanted to talk about it.
Last week I went to Guatemala with John and Blake - while there we had a lot of discussions and this idea of complacency really stuck with me. So, in this week's podcast I share what's going on in my head.
Welcome to "You Asked," our short from podcast where we answer your questions. Today, John answers the question: "What Does Your Wedding Day Questionnaire Look Like?"
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In this week’s episode, John is breaking down how he went from an overdrafted account in August, to booking over $68,000 in new weddings in November. In the last 3 months, John has completely changed his mindset toward the wedding video industry, and gotten back to some of the basics on getting new bookings. If you are in need of some help in getting more bookings, you definitely want to check out this episode.
Check out our Mastermind Group here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/mastermind
Welcome to "You Asked," our short from podcast where we answer your questions. Today, John tackles the question: "How Do You Create Custom Proposals?" submitted by Claudia Goodwin.
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Are you in alignment? Do you continue to set goals and fall short? In this week's episode, John interviews Stanton Giles (Films by Stanton) and Boomer Bate (Multiply Media, Multiply Sound) in a very relaxed conversation. We dig into being excited about what you are doing in life. Being led by the little crumbs on the trail of life that guide you toward your purpose. We dug deep. We talked about their Alignment Experience coming in January, and so much more. Grab a coffee, sit back, and enjoy this week's episode.
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Over the past few months (and if we're real, a majority of 2024) John has been the primary driver of the How To Film Weddings Podcast. We did get a few comments (and if we're real, one) asking where Nick has been.
Well, in today's podcast Nick is going solo to share what he has been up to in 2024 and a couple of things he's really excited about moving into 2025.
Things have changed completely in the wedding video industry since 2022. Are you adapting accordingly? Seriously… are you taking the steps you need in order to thrive next year? Or are you sitting back and waiting for things to get ‘back to normal.’ We have some news for you, things are different, and we don’t think they are going back to ‘normal.’ So what do we do? We have to change our approach in 2025. In this week’s episode, John breaks down his 2025 plan. What he is doing to get more bookings, how he added photography to his brand, and more. As a reminder, our Mastermind group also opens in January.
Waitlist for Mastermind: https://howtofilmweddings.com/mastermind
2024 was a bit rough, but the trend in 2025 is that things are looking up! In today’s episode, John walks through how he has built momentum in his brand with some major moves he’s been making. From booking a $17,000+ wedding, to booking weddings in Atlanta, Tuscany, and OKC, and figuring out ways to get people to say yes, he has been working his tail off.
Listen in as John shares what he has been doing to adapt, and change his mindset toward booking weddings. It has really paid off for him, and will for you too!
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Today John interviews Brittany and Homley with Unleashed Vizuals. We peel back some of the creativity of how they have built their brand, how they produce the films they are putting out in the world, and how they have built a thriving brand through relationships and networking.
These two are blowing up their brand (in a good way), and you can check out their work here: https://www.unleashedvizuals.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unleashedvizuals
The How To Film Weddings Course is open for enrollment at the best price we have ever offered it: https://howtofilmweddings.com/thecourse
We have been getting DMs from various people asking all sorts of questions about what to do in their business. So, John decided to do an open mentorship call to answer your questions.
In this call, John helps answer questions about influencer inquiries, working with photographers, insurance, gimbals, bridal shows and so much more.
Luxury Wedding Photographers James and Schulze are on the How To Film Weddings Podcast this week, and if we are being honest, this might be one of the best episodes we have ever created. John interviewed these two about ‘going after the truly exceptional.’ They really dig into the fact that what got you where you are won’t get you where you want to go.
These two have been in the industry for nearly 20 years, and they bring their knowledge to help you gain a new perspective for your business. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did recording it.
Website: https://www.jamesandschulze.com/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-of-luxury-weddings/id1720063702 Education: https://sagejourney.co/
This episode started and a conversation about wedding videographer but turned into something much more. Eugene and Andrea Drake of The Drakes live in Houston, TX after coming to the US from Venezuela.
In this episode John and The Drakes cover it all - their background, coming to the US, taking risks in your business and much of the conversation turns to mental health and how to live a fulfilled life. We hope you enjoy this conversation with Eugene and Andrea.
follow The Drakes: https://instagram.com/wethedrakes
Over the past month, we have been digging into what the heck is happening in the wedding industry. So many of us are hurting, and I brought on my business coach, and sales guru Sam Jacobson from Ideaction Consulting to dive into what we can do to get results in 2025. This episode will show you what you can be doing right now in order to produce the results you need in 2025. We hope these episodes are encouraging you to look up and see that the storm is going to end sooner than later. We want you to be prepared for next year, and this episode will do just that.
Sam's Website https://ideactionconsulting.com/ Sam's Podcast: https://www.ownyourbusinesspodcast.com/ Follow Sam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ideactionconsulting/
Over the last few weeks we have been digging deep into what 2025 looks like for wedding videographers, and to be honest, a lot of us are going through a pretty big storm. In today’s episode, John is back to break down some simple ways we can change our mindset and some practical tips on how we can make more money in 2025.
If you need to weather the storm, this is definitely the episode for you. Also a huge shoutout to our sponsors of this episode, Bride and Groom Video, and Musicbed.
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In today’s episode, John talks about how he has adapted his strategy for booking weddings over the last 6 months. Let’s be honest, it kind of looks like a storm has knocked out a lot of wedding video business in the last 18 months. Are you going to just let the storm take you out? Are you going to lift your head and look at the market and where it is today and adapt? We sure hope you do. Take a few minutes to dig into this shorter episode and see if you need to make any changes
Also, be sure to check out https://howtofilmweddings.com/mastermind to get on our waitlist for our Mastermind Group
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We need to be honest. 2024 and 2025 is down in the wedding market. People are scrambling, and weddings are harder to book than ever. So what do we do in this time? How do we stay motivated? Should we quit our jobs?
In this week’s episode Jaired Sullivan from Wayward North Films joins John for an honest discussion about what we do in down seasons, what we need to focus on, and how to take ground even when it feels like we are failing.
Follow Jaired: https://www.instagram.com/waywardnorthfilms
🚁 Enter to win a DJI Mini 4 Pro: https://howtofilmweddings.com/survey Giveaway Open August 5 – August 28, 2024.
Over the last few months we have talked to a lot of people that are very worried about the future of their wedding videography businesses. Times are tough for a lot of people - so Nick is asking the question and giving you space to think... Is it time to quit?
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To be honest, things are MUCH harder than they were in 2020-2022 for wedding videographers… but why is that? In this week’s episode John breaks down what is going on in the market and what you can do to prepare for an entirely new landscape in wedding videography. If you are hurting for bookings, or feel like things are getting really hard you definitely want to watch this episode.
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All videographers want to know what planners are thinking. What is going to make them refer us? What is going to make it so they won't refer us?
In today's podcast Nick sits down with Gabby Pinkerton, a high end glamping wedding planner to ask her these questions and so many more.
Follow Gabby: https://instagram.com/causewecanevents https://instagram.com/justanotherbizpodcast https://instagram.com/gabbypinkerton
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When you get started as a wedding videographer you feel the need to film EVERYTHING. It takes filming a few weddings before you figure out what you actually will use in your edit. Eventually, some parts of the day become more important than others.
In this week's episode, John and Nick share their thoughts on the importance level of certain parts of the wedding day, based on their needs as a wedding filmmaker.
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I'm sure you've been there - you plan and have an idea about how you'd like your wedding film to go... only to get 'stuck.' "Editing Block" can be a frustrating thing that can really bog down your process. So, what do you do when you don't know what to do in an edit?
In this week's episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast, Nick shares 5 tips he has implemented that have helped him move on after getting 'stuck' in an edit.
Submit your film for our Live Film Reviews: https://howtofilmweddings.com/filmreviews
Most wedding filmmakers don’t take the time to think about serving their clients or vendor network. In today’s episode we bring on Drew Coleman of Drew Coleman films to talk about how he went from starting his business, to now averaging over $7000 per wedding, all through having a humble heart, and serving.
Drew took the time to ‘get in the room’ with the right people, serve them well, and focus on them. All of the rest is history. Why? Because people want to be around others with a servant’s heart.
Join in on the conversation with Drew as he talks about how he has risen to Loverly’s Top Wedding Filmmakers to watch, and The Knot’s “One To Watch”
Website: https://drewcolemanfilms.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewcolemanfilms/
In today’s episode, John is flying solo as he discusses how he builds relationships with wedding planners. Recently, John went from not knowing a luxury wedding planner in Georgia, to being her top referral. How did he do this? He breaks it all down in this week’s episode.
Also, a huge shoutout to our sponsors this week Mediazilla, and The Creative Cabana. Be sure to check them out at https://www.howtofilmweddings.com
It seems over the past few months Content Creators are popping up all over the place and many wedding videographers are a little worried that their jobs are in jeopardy. We view the idea of content creation as a way to shift and grow your business, not as something that will take away from what we do.
In today's podcast John interviews Kenzie Sikes of Content by Kenzie. She is a wedding day content creator that has grown her instagram account to over 10K followers and travels all over doing something she loves. John asks her what it is like to be a creator, working with wedding other vendors and digs into how easily wedding videographers could start offing this service.
Follow Kenzie: https://www.instagram.com/contentbykenzie/
Welcome to "You Asked," our short from podcast where we answer your questions. Today, Nick tackles the question: "What are the qualities that make someone successful as a wedding videographer over the long run?" Want to be a wedding videographer for the long haul? Make sure you incorporate these 4 things.
Do you struggle with Instagram? This week we are joined by Instagram growth expert Brock Johnson to answer your questions! We cover everything from how to grow your following, to attracting the right buyers, to trends he is seeing in 2024
As a bonus, we have 10 Instagram prompts as a freebie at this link: https://howtofilmweddings.com/instagram/
Follow Brock here: https://instagram.com/brock11johnson Check out his instaclubhub here: https://instaclubhub.com
Welcome to "You've Asked," our short-form podcast where we answer your questions. In today's episode Austin from Creative Cabana tackles the question, "How do I rank on Google without paid advertising?"
Austin compares paid ads to organic SEO and which will work best for your business. Paid ads, like Google or Facebook, offer quick results if you're ready to invest, but organic SEO is like a marathon, demanding time and effort but yielding long-term benefits once you establish your ranking.
Learn more about what the Creative Cabana can do for your business: https://creativecabana.co/
In this week's podcast, John brings on educator Rachel Traxler to talk all about how she has grown her photography business, as well as her educational brand. She is the host of the Gold Biz Podcast (https://racheltraxler.com/goldbizpodcast) and helps wedding professionals learn the ins and outs of the business. She is a Photographer Turned Business Coach Helping Photographers Scale Their Business With Strategy And Purpose.
In today's episode we talk about how she is using her brand to attract ideal clients WITHOUT using social media. We walk through ideas and ways you can be attracting your ideal buyer outside of the normal ways. This is a great episode, and we can't wait for you to listen in!
Booking Bottleneck Quiz: https://racheltraxler.com/booking-bottleneck-quiz 10 FREE Lead Generation Strategies (that aren't social media): https://racheltraxler.com/lead-generation-freebie Rachel's Coaching Program: https://racheltraxler.com/passiontoprofit
Follow Rachel: Website - https://racheltraxler.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/racheltraxler/
In this episode of 'You Asked', Nick tackles the common question: "How can I become a better shooter?" Join us as we dive into five essential tips to enhance your shooting skills. Discover why manual control is crucial and how adjusting your shooting style can make your footage more dynamic and interesting. Don't miss out on our practical advice to help make you a better filmmaker.
Most of us try to sell to people in a way that would appeal to us. But the truth is, there are 4 different buyer types and you need to know what they are if you want to maximize your chances at selling them your services.
Grab a notepad because if you take the info from this week’s episode with Sam Jacobson and apply it, it will change your business. John sat down with Business Expert Sam Jacobson of Ideaction Consulting to talk about the 4 different buyer types, and how we need to approach them in our sales calls.
Podcast: Own your business - https://ideactionconsulting.com/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ideactionconsulting Website: https://ideactionconsulting.com/
Welcome to "You Asked," our short form podcast where we answer your questions. Today's question: "why should I use a service to deliver my wedding films?" Our guest, Michael from MediaZilla, sheds light on this vital aspect. MediaZilla is our preferred platform for delivering wedding films due to its promise of lifetime access for our clients, even if we sell or go out of business.
Why consider such a service? Firstly, reliability is paramount. MediaZilla ensures flawless playback, backed by a dedicated team committed to maintaining a seamless experience.
Secondly, peace of mind is invaluable. With MediaZilla, clients enjoy continued access to their films, safeguarded against potential disruptions or loss.
The true value lies in enhancing the client experience. MediaZilla facilitates easy access, seamless sharing, and enduring memories, fostering satisfaction and loyalty.
Visit https://howtofilmweddings.com/delivery for a 30-day free trial.
Schedule a 1-on-1 mentorship call with John or Nick: https://howtofilmweddings.com/mentorship
Whether you like it or not, your contract is SO important to your brand. In this week’s episode we bring on our attorney Paige Hulse to talk through some very important things you should be thinking about when it comes to your contract, and your business.
We wish it wouldn’t happen, but if you find yourself in a lawsuit, you want to make sure your contract is solid. We walk through some really important things for you to consider when it comes to your brand, as well as a super exciting announcement!
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If you've been in the wedding game for any time at all you'll recognize certain trends get popular in this industry and hang around. We decided to go to our Instagram account and ask our audience what are some wedding day trends that you think (or maybe hope) are on the way out.
In this episode we'll read what you think is on the way at and react. Let us know what you think, do you agree or disagree with any of these suggestions? We'd love to hear!
Download 10 prompts to grow your instagram account here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/instagram
Today’s You Asked question was submitted by Esteban Pallajo of Ahavah Media, “How Do You Handle Delivery Times of Your Wedding Films?”
Submit a question: https://howtofilmweddings.com/survey
Download 10 prompts to grow your instagram account here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/instagram
Most of us aimlessly use Instagram, without a plan to help our ideal couples easily reach out to us. This is an incredible tool, that if used correctly, can fill your calendar with ideal couples. The main problem is, most of us wedding filmmakers don’t have a strategy to go from instagram to our inbox.
So what do we do? We build an intentional plan. And lucky for you, in today’s episode Nick and John break down ways that you can help and encourage your people to not just follow along, but also reach out to you. Take a few minutes, and dig into this week’s episode!
Download 10 prompts to grow your instagram account here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/instagram
Today's You Asked question was submitted by Elijah from Two Eleven Weddings, "What Are Some Instagram Strategies for Getting New Clients?"
Submit a question: https://howtofilmweddings.com/survey
Download 10 prompts to grow your instagram account here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/instagram
Most of us aimlessly use Instagram, without a plan to help our ideal couples and network become AWARE of who we are. This is an incredible tool, that if used correctly, can fill your calendar with ideal couples. The main problem is, most of us wedding filmmakers don't have a strategy. We don't know how to stay consistently in front of mind, when it comes to potential couples, or their vendors.
So what do we do? We build that plan with intention. And lucky for you, in today's episode Nick and John break down how you can stay consistent, so you can make sure people are AWARE that you exist. Take a few minutes, and dig into this week's episode!
Download 10 prompts to grow your instagram account here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/instagram
Today's You Asked question was submitted by Benjamin Maughhan, "How Do I Come Up with Content Ideas for Instagram?"
Submit a question: https://howtofilmweddings.com/survey
Download 10 prompts to grow your instagram account here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/instagram
Are you making big mistakes when it comes to networking using Instagram? Did you know the number one feature used on IG is the DM? Do you know how to not overdo it with potential clients, planners, photographers, and other vendors?
In this week’s episode, John and Nick walk through how to Network Using Instagram. Instagram is quite possibly the best tool on the market for wedding filmmakers to connect and network. If you are not using IG to build your business in 2024, you could be missing out on a huge opportunity. Join us as we dig into week 2 of “Instagram is the Best.”
Download 10 prompts to grow your instagram account here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/instagram
Today's You Asked question was submitted by Brian Johnson, "What is the etiquette for 'tagging' vs. 'inviting collaborators' on instagram?"
Submit a question: https://howtofilmweddings.com/survey
Download 10 prompts to grow your instagram account here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/instagram
How important is Instagram in 2024? Spoilers... we think it's pretty important. Love it or hate it the social media application is an essential tool for wedding professionals in 2024.
In this episode John and Nick share their thoughts on how to use Instagram and where they see people getting it wrong.
Check out our signature course, The How To Film Weddings Course: https://howtofilmweddings.com/thecourse
In today’s episode we bring on Lindsey Conklin from Le Rêve Films to talk about his Secret to Sales. Through the years, Lindsey and cherish have built not only one of the top wedding video brands on the planet, but they’ve cultivated relationships with some of the top vendors in the world. You don’t get to the top by not understanding sales. Dive in with John and Lindsey as they dig into the secret to Le Rêve Films success.
Check out our FREE 2 Day Workshop & Grab some freebies here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/sales
ANNOUNCEMENT – The How To Film Weddings Course is opening up for enrollment on April 16th. Mark your calendars!
Are you tired of wanting weddings that are more elevated than wht you are currently a part of? Can you not seem to get 'over the hump' and break into a differnt market? That seems to be where a lot of people are in their businesses and we are here for you.
In this week's eposde John breaks down how he was able to level up his business and recently charged over $30k for a multi-day wedding. So many things have gone into John booking this wedding and we're happy to break it all down for you.
Register for our Secret to Sales Workshop: https://howtofilmweddings.com/sales
Today's You Asked question, "How much time a day should we spend on social media marketing and what would it involve?" was submitted by Greg Culhane of Culhane Films.
Submit a question: https://howtofilmweddings.com/survey
Check out our FREE 2 Day Workshop & Grab some freebies here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/sales
ANNOUNCEMENT - The How To Film Weddings Course is opening up for enrollment on April 16th. Mark your calendars!
Are you tired of screwing up your consultation and discovery calls? Do you cringe every time you have to get on a call and sell your services? My friend, you are not alone. You got into this business to be creative. But, unfortunately, if you want to be a successful creative business, you have to learn how to run a successful business.
In this week's episode, we are breaking down how you can level up your consultations and discovery calls. Take it from us, you don't want to screw these up. Tune in, and we can show you exactly how to take your consultation and discovery calls to the next level!
Register for our Secret to Sales Workshop: https://howtofilmweddings.com/sales
Today's You Asked question, "What are the best ways to promote my wedding videos?" was submitted by Kristo Veertee from rollingroad oü
submit a question: https://howtofilmweddings.com/survey
Check out our FREE 2 Day Workshop & Grab some freebies here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/sales
ANNOUNCEMENT - The How To Film Weddings Course is opening up for enrollment on April 16th. Mark your calendars!
Now that we know who it is we want to work with, we can start focusing completely on building a brand that attracts them to you. In today's episode, John and Nick break down how you can go about attracting your ideal buyers to your brand. Are you tired of getting this question on your inquiry: "Hey what are your prices?" .... Yeah, we are too. Tune into this episode to see how you can really take your brand to the next level and start attracting those ideal buyers.
Register for our Secret to Sales Workshop: https://howtofilmweddings.com/sales
Today’s You Asked question, "What are three key ways to maintain a healthy work/life balance?" was submitted by Nelson Santana of Santana Wedding Films.
Submit a question: https://howtofilmweddings.com/survey
Check out our FREE 2 Day Workshop & Grab some freebies here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/sales
ANNOUNCEMENT - The How To Film Weddings Course is opening up for enrollment on April 16th. Mark your calendars!
Most of us spend A LOT of time working for couples we absolutely should NOT be working with. Why does this happen? Because we take whatever we can get. Do you know who it is you really want to be serving, and more importantly why you want to serve them? This is the first step into really being able to sell weddings to couples that:
- Will pay you top dollar (heck yes, more money!)
- You absolutely love working with (no more wasted time on couples that don't value you)
- Allow you to create work that INVIGORATES YOUR SOUL
Doesn't that sound like a good plan? We think so too.
Today’s You Asked question, 'How can I increase my price as a one man band?" was submitted by Bryson Kelsch of BK Media
Submit a question here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/survey
We hate to say it, but Your Website is More Important Than Your Wedding Films. We aren't saying that your wedding films don't matter (because they obviously do), but whether you like it or not, most couples have made up their mind about you BEFORE they ever watch any of your work.
In today's episode, we bring on Website and Branding Expert Austin Blanchard of The Creative Cabana to walk through how he takes his clients to the next level with their branding. Whether you are needing a full rebrand, or just want to level up your website, you don't want to miss this episode.
Check out The Creative Cabana's Website: https://creativecabana.co/ Follow The Creative Cabana: https://www.instagram.com/creativecabanaco
Today's You Asked questions, "How can i say no to a job when I need the money?" was submitted by Jose Cardenas of Milestones of Love.
Submit a question: https://howtofilmweddings.com/survey
Should you just have an Instagram page? Should you buy a template? When should you upgrade to a full on branding update? We have you covered. In this week’s episode, Nick and John are diving into your website, and whether or not you are doing it right, based on the position you are in with your brand. You do not want to miss this one!
In this week’s episode we will literally walk through each kind of website you can have. Whether it be an Instagram page, a 1 page template, a multi-page template, or a full blown branding package from a professional company. Where you are in business plays a huge role in this, and you don’t want to be continually looking at other wedding videographer’s to determine what you should be doing.
Join us, as we dive into week 3 of our series all about “Websites”
Presented by The Creative Cabana: https://creativecabana.co/
💾 Download the Website checklist here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/website
Today's You Asked question, "What do I do when people react poorly to my prices?" was submitted by Bryson Kelsch of Bk Media.
Submit your question here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/survey
Are you missing it somewhere on your website? After reviewing literally hundreds of our student's websites, we have learned a thing or two about what most wedding filmmakers are doing WRONG on their website. So in this episode of our series all about "Websites" Nick and John are digging into the 10 most common mistakes we see on wedding videographer's websites.
Do you make any of these mistakes? Let us know in the comments! Also be sure to check out the sponsor of this series, The Creative Cabana (link below), and head over to our website to download a free checklist for your website so you can take action today. Are you enjoying this new series approach to the How To Film Weddings Podcast? Let us know in the comments below
Presented by the Creative Cabana: https://creativecabana.co/
💾 Download The Website Checklist here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/website
Today’s ‘You Asked’ question is, "How much do you feel that a professional rebrand boosted your inquires, prices, and perception?" submitted by Joshua Jones from Yonder Film Co.
Today's question was answered by Austin from https://creativecabana.co/
Your Website is SO MUCH more important to your brand than you realize. It is literally the thing that if done wrong, could cost you THOUSANDS of dollars a year. But we have you covered! In this brand new series, John and Nick are diving deep into "Websites" and want to show you the exact steps they have taken to level up their websites the past few years, pushing them both into the 5 figure wedding video realm!
Your website is the thing that really shows your potential couples whether or not you are the right fit. What does your website say about your brand? We dive deep into it, in the BRAND NEW Series of the How To Film Weddings Podcast! Be sure to check it out, and drop a comment on what you think of this new podcast series!
This episode is presented by the Creative Cabana - https://creativecabana.co/
💾 Download The Website Checklist here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/website
Today's 'You Asked' question is, "How Can I Connect with Vendors and Planners if I am New to Weddings?" submitted by Jeremy Schmidt.
Submit a question: https://howtofilmweddings.com/survey
Are you stuck in a rut in your business? You definitely want to hear what Brandon Johnson of Nova Film Co has to say in today’s podcast. Today, John sits down with Brandon and talks about how he has grown past 50k followers on IG, but more importantly, his mindset on how to serve couples and show them what really matters. With a focus on taking care of couples, and their families, Brandon has grown a business that has pushed past the $10,000 per wedding film threshold. Which is kind of crazy, taking into consideration that he just started his business in 2020. If you are looking for a pick me up that will inspire you, and show you how to focus on your ideal couples, and serve them well, this episode is for you.
Website: https://novafilmco.com/ Social: https://instagram.com/novafilm.co Clothing brand: https://instagram.com/creativebeings
Today's You Asked question is, "If I could be really good at one thing that will profit my business, what would it be?" Submitted by Erick Adjanor from DelightStudio.
What do you think will help the most you profit the most in your business? Gear? Editing? Marketing? Networking? In this short episode, Nick shares his thoughts on the one thing that will help you profit the most over the long haul.
Submit a question: https://howtofilmweddings.com/survey
In this week's podcast John spends some time with Jaired Sullivan of Wayward North Films & The Films We Make Podcast.
John interviews Jaired about this as a wedding filmmaker and growing educator. The guys talk about the 4 ways to become a better wedding filmmaker.
Sign up for the workshop: https://waywardnorth.myflodesk.com/babf
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/waywardnorth Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/waywardnorthfilms
Website - https://www.waywardnorthfilms.com/education
Today's You Asked question is, "How do you motivate yourself to edit with a backlog of films to make?" submitted by Zach Perry of Lemon Tree Video.
If you've experienced a big backlog, you know that it can feel like a crushing debt. In this mini podcast episode, Nick shares his thoughts on tackling the dreaded backlog. What kind of plan should be put into place and how do you edit efficiently? Hopefully this episode will help you get out of your backlog.
Submit a question: https://howtofilmweddings.com/survey
“You don’t rise to the level of your goals, you fall to the level of your systems.” If all you are doing is setting goals, you will NEVER achieve them.
In this week’s episode, John and Nick walk through the mindset you really need to have when it comes to creating small disciplines you can repeat with consistency every single day. Have you already quit on your goals for 2024? It is probably because you haven’t set up the right systems.
Check out our mastermind group: https://howtofilmweddings.com/mastermind
Notable Quotes from today’s episode:
“You don’t rise to the level of your goals, you fall to the level of your systems.” - James Clear, Atomic Habits
“Begin with the end in mind” - Steven Covey
Consistency Compounds - John Maxwell
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step" is a common saying that originated from a Chinese proverb.
“Small disciplines repeated with consistency every day lead to great achievements gained slowly over time.” John Maxwell
“You Will never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine” - John Maxwell
In this mini-episode of 'You Asked' Nick dives into a question about efficiency in time when it comes to editing a wedding teaser. How much time should you put into it? How important are teasers to your business? Nick gives his quick takes here.
Apply for our Mastermind Group: https://howtofilmweddings.com/mastermind
On this week's episode of the How To Film Weddings podcast we bring on Kaella and Brooke of String Lights Films. Kaella and Brooke were a part of our 2023 Mastermind class and they were totally bought in. They applied everything they learned and went from free weddings to charging over $5k in their first year of business! Get ready to be inspired with this incredible duo. Join Mastermind: https://howtofilmweddings.com/mastermind
In this episode of 'You Asked' John tackles the question of getting prices of other videographers in your area. Is there a good way to do this so? Find out in this week's mini-podcast episode.
On today's podcast the guys are sharing their thoughts from the annual Mastermind Retreat. This year John, Nick and 85 of their closest friends spent the week in Scottsdale, AZ doing what they believe is the best thing that How To Film Weddings does. If you are at all interested in Mastermind by HTFW, this episode is for your.
Join the Mastermind waitlist: https://bit.ly/45ztZ70
Do you have a massive backlog? Do you feel like you are drowning in your business and you'd like to clear up some time for yourself? Outsourcing your edits is a great way to to do that. But what do you do when you're ready to outsource? What should be your attitude? How do you communicate with your editor? In this 'You Asked' episode, Nick shares his experience with outsourcing and how to make the most of it with your editor.
Join the Mastermind Waitlist: https://howtofilmweddings.com/mastermind
It's the beginning of another year and John and Nick are here to help. If we aren't careful, the year can make the plan for us, rather than us planning the year. In this episode the guys share their tips for getting the most out of this year by looking back at 2023.
Getting a wedding video business up and running is hard enough when you consider all of the technical things you need to take care of. But one of the biggest challenges we face is getting new clients. And, what do you do if you're brand new and don't have much work to show. In today's episode of 'You Asked' John answers that question and shares what he would do if he had no followers and no connections.
In this week’s episode, we break down Mastermind by How To Film Weddings. A 12 month program designed to take wedding filmmakers to the next level. John and Nick talk through the 4 components to mastermind, and bring on current students and mastermind alumni to share their experiences.
Be notified when enrollment for mastermind opens: https://bit.ly/45ztZ70
Let’s be honest.. if you don’t like sales, it can be tough to be a wedding videographer. The truth is that sales doesn’t have to be hard. In this new series of bonus podcasts, John breaks down how to improve confidence in your sales calls. This is a short episode, straight to the point, answering what to do to improve confidence, and give you some tips and tricks to build that confidence as a salesperson. Like it or not, you have to know how to sell if you want to have success in your business.
Happy New Year! We wanted to kick 2024 off with an incredibly uplifting episode with none other than Aaron Daniel of Aaron Daniel Films. Aaron shares his artistic process to create deeper more meaningful films and much more.
This week on the show John chats with Daniel Shackleford of Shackleford Films. Daniel shares his journey into the high-end luxury market, how he networks, the power of second shooting, and much more!
We know we're right in the middle of the time of year when most wedding filmmakers are buried deep in our backlogs and editing non-stop to catch up, so this week on the podcast, Nick flies solo and shares some of his top tips to help you edit your films faster and more efficiently. Let's go!
With 2024 nearly upon us, we want to get ahead of the game and start talking about our Instagram strategy for next year. What's been working for us, what hasn't worked, trends we're into, and strategies we're leaving behind in 2023...all this and much more on this week's episode!
This week on the How To Film Weddings Podcast, John and Nick are taking you through the concept of sales funnels...from your first introduction to potential clients to booking the couples you want to work with, and more!
Is it time to adjust your prices? How does your online presence influence your ideal clients? This week on the show John and Nick get into pricing strategies and market positioning. They explore the nuanced art of self-awareness, proactive decision-making, and more! Learn to play offense, leverage your relationships, and position yourself for success in 2024.
This week John chats with Holly Felts, a high-end photographer who started her career around the same time as John. They share their journey together, how they've referred each other, the mindset behind their brands, how to work luxury weddings, and more!
Are the weddings that you film fulfilling for you creatively? This we on the How To Film Weddings Podcast John and Nick are chatting about how to find and work with couples and weddings that you actually want to work with and not just couples that are paying you to be there.
Tomorrow (November 14th, 2023) is the last day to enroll in our new How To Film Weddings Course!
Check it out here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/thecourse
We're excited to welcome back another guest from across the pond, this week Richard Leng joins Nick to share his story, his passion for film, how he keeps his creative spark going, and much more!
How do you create more authentic wedding films? This week on the show Nick flies solo for the long overdue return of Madeleine Burgett of Films by Madeleine. Madeleine shares how things have changed for her since she came on the show back in 2020, how she's prioritizing authentic moments, and how she incorporates that into her storytelling.
We're going across the pond with this week's episode...via Zoom with special guests Vanessa and Ivo, the husband and wife photo and video duo that is absolutely crushing it in Europe. Vanessa and Ivo share their journey as filmmakers, working as a team, the industry in Europe, travelling internationally for weddings, and more!
Zach and Katie Phillips join the show this week to share their journey as filmmakers (and news reporters), filming adventurous films, connecting with your couples, and much more!
We're doing things a little differently on this week's episode of the How To FIlm Weddings Podcast. This week on the show Sara Judd and Yasmine Cherif fo Wedditor flip the tables on John and ask him about how his business has changed and shifted over the last few years as he has entered into a market that he calls "Nostalgic Luxury", what it's like to work as a creative team, burn out, working with an editor, and much more.
This week on the show Stanton Giles of Films by Stanton returns to chat with John and get vulnerable about why they film weddings, what the future holds, the hierarchy of needs and much more.
This week on the How to Film Weddings podcast, we're not talking about gear, we're not talking about editing, or shooting...we're talking about money. Your money...do you have enough of it, are you saving for retirement? David Reynosa of Forestry Films joins the show to share his financial journey as a wedding filmmaker and drops some investing nuggets that we know you're going to love.
Check out David's Profitable Filmmaker Course here:
https://www.theactof.co/the-profitable-filmmaker
In a world full of copy and paste styles, Paola & Jesse Manfra of Salt & Pine Films lean into finding couples that want to book them because of their style. This week on the show John and Nick sit down with the husband and wife team to find out more about the journey, branding, and how too much of a good thing can actually be a bad thing.
This week on the podcast John chats with with Megan Edgemond of Salt Rock Studios. From her East Coast roots to making waves in the bustling creative community of Los Angeles, Megan shares her experiences, challenges, and the lessons she's learned along the way.
🎙 Episode Highlights:
- Megan's early inspirations and her love affair with the camera.
- The transition from music to wedding videography.
- The power of networking and building genuine relationships in the industry.
- Investing in oneself and the importance of continuous learning.
- Megan's insights into the luxury wedding market and her aspirations for the future.
🔗 Mentioned Links:
- How to Film Weddings Outsourcing
- Salt Rock Studios
📌 Connect with Megan Edgemond:
- Instagram: @SaltRock.Studios
- Website: Salt Rock Studios
In this episode of the podcast we share our journey of creating content, building a community, and the challenges we've encountered. We emphasize the significance of taking imperfect action, valuing community over competition, and our dedication to uplifting and supporting wedding filmmakers. We open up about our experiences, hurdles, and the invaluable lessons we've gathered, offering listeners a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the heart of our brand.
This week John and Nick are nerding out on all things color grading...we're talking about the theory behind your color grade, practical tips to improving your color and 6 tips to take it all to the next level.
We are also super pumped to announce our new lut pack that we've created with Gamut! Check it out here: howtofilmweddings.com/luts
This week on the How To Film Weddings podcast Blake Pollino joins John to share their journey working together and 3 different ways they have seen the quality of their films increase over time. Get ready to change your films and change your business!
Join us this week at the Calibrate workshop, get your ticket for the online event here: howtofilmweddings.com/calibrate
You need more friends...specifically other wedding filmmaker friends. In this episode, John and Nick get into the power of networking for business growth. They share humorous behind-the-scenes moments, emphasizing the need for continuous evolution in business. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to expand your connections, eager to gain insights from top professionals, or just seeking a good laugh, this episode is a must-listen. Plus, discover exclusive perks for the How to Film Weddings community and how you can be a part of it. Join the journey to elevate your business and networking game!
Don't miss out on the Calibrate Workshop: howtofilmweddings.com/calibrate
We're pumped to have Instagram growth coach, Brock Johnson on the show this week. Brock shares his game-changing strategies for Instagram growth specifically for wedding videographers. Whether you're feeling stuck with your Instagram or looking to up your Instagram game, this episode has something valuable for you.
Calibrate Workshop Tickets: Calibrate Workshop
Follow Brock: Brock Johnson Instagram
Insta Club Hub: Insta Club Hub
This week on the How To Film Weddings Podcast, John flies solo breaking down the 5 biggest mistakes he sees wedding filmmakers make on the wedding day. We're talking about prioritizing your footage over the story, being easy to work with, and much more!
Ever been ghosted by a potential client right after you send them the proposal? If you haven't you're probably not being honest with yourself or you haven't been doing this very long...it happens to all of us at some point or another in our business. This week on the How To Film Weddings podcast Nick chats with business and marketing guru Sam Jacobson to uncover the 5 biggest mistakes that wedding filmmakers make when sending out proposals and trying to close the deal.
What the heck is Threads and should I be using it for my wedding video business? 100 Million new users is enticing but do you really need another social media platform to keep up with? This week on the How To Film Weddings Podcast, John and Nick share their experience with the new Twitter copycat and what they think about the new platform as a tool for marketing your business.
We have such a special treat for you this week on the How To Film Weddings Podcast! This week John sits down with the one and only KT Merry to talk all things Luxury Weddings. John asks all the questions you've ever wanted to ask about the high-end market, building a sustainable long-lasting wedding business, advice for up-and-coming filmmakers, and so much more!
Raise your hand if you are a wedding filmmaker who has contemplated offering video ✋ This week on the How To Film Weddings podcast John interviews Rebekah and Jonah August of The Augusts, a husband and wife photo/video team located in Canada that is absolutely crushing it! John dives into their social media strategy, how they work with other vendors on the wedding day, and much more!
Half of 2023 is in the books...how has it gone so far? How are your bookings looking for next year? In this episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast, John and Nick are sharing 5 things you can start right now that will make sure that 2024 is your most successful year ever. We're talking business strategy, pricing, understanding your market, and much, much more!
We've all been there...you're wearing all the hats in your wedding video business. Filming, editing, marketing, social media, blogs, web design, taxes, payroll, and the list goes on and on forever. In this week's episode of the How To Film Weddings podcast John and Nick share their journeys in their business that have led them to outsource the parts of their business that they don't have time for or just the parts they don't love. Get ready to get some of your life back with some tips and tricks on how you can better utilize the finite amount of time you have to make more money and make more time for yourself and your family.
This week on the How To Film Weddings podcast, John flies solo interviewing Atit Amin of Weekend Project Studios to dive into his incredible story and uncover his best tips and tricks to break into the high-end South Asian market. Atit shares his process on how he's created a team, how he works with planners, and how he's charged $65,000 and more for multi-day weddings!
Get ready for a fun, laid-back chat with the super-talented Rodrigo Zadro on this week's episode of the How To Film Weddings podcast! Rodrigo, all the way from Guatemala, gets real about his journey in wedding filmmaking and shares his insanely creative process. From his love for color grading to connecting with couples from different cultures, Rodrigo's got loads of cool stuff to share.
If you listened to this podcast for even the shortest amount of time you know how much we love Musicbed, we used them long before they started sponsoring the podcast and it's one of the top recommendations we make week after week. This week on the How To Film Weddings podcast John and Nick sit down in person with Daniel McCarthy at Musicbed HQ in Ft. Worth, TX to learn more about the Musicbed story, its future, and how AI is (or isn't) taking over the world.
This week on the How To Film Weddings podcast John and Nick sit down (literally) with Kathryn Majic of BLNK Films for a candid discussion about the unique human element behind successful wedding filmmakers and the significance of staying true to oneself. Kathryn shares her journey and the importance of leaning into your strengths to create standout work in the wedding film industry.
Explore the intimate and sometimes overlooked aspects of the industry that connect us on a deeper level. Listen as Kathryn talks about her experience in the industry, the reasons she admires her peers, and how understanding each other beyond business personas can lead to a greater appreciation of the artistry involved in wedding filmmaking.
What do your wedding packages look like? Do you call them collections? Investments? Do you just send over a PDF, cross your fingers, and hope for the best? This week on the How To Film Weddings Podcast, John and Nick share everything they've learned to help you build packages that sell. Today is the last day to join the Complete Wedding Videography Course, join here: www.completeweddingvideography.com
We've heard in our community that there are quite a few wedding videographers that feel like their bookings have been slower than normal, so John and Nick are here to share some of our best tips and tricks to book more weddings! Want to go deeper? Our newly updated course is available now! Learn more at completeweddingvideography.com
Welcome back to another episode of How to Film Weddings! Today, John and Nick are breaking down arguably THE MOST IMPORTANT part of the wedding day...filming the ceremony. In this episode, we'll be discussing everything from camera placement, framing, audio, and even some tips for people who solo shoot! We'll also be sharing our tips and tricks for capturing those intimate moments that make the ceremony so special. Let's get into it... The Complete Wedding Videography Course opens next week! Make sure you check it out and grab a free section of the course here: https://ecourse.completeweddingvideography.com/offers/LRh6K8F7/checkout
In this week's episode of the How To Film Weddings podcast, Nick and John share their best tips and tricks on how to step up your consultation calls in 2023. They discuss the importance of building trust, guiding couples through the process, and personalizing your approach to meet each couple's unique needs.
Bonus: Visit completeweddingvideography.com to sign up for a free section of the course!
The greatest stories have conflict...but how do you include conflict in your storytelling when a wedding day is supposed to be the happiest day of someone's life? This week on the How To Film Weddings podcast we're pumped to have Hello Tomorrow back on the show again to break down some advanced storytelling techniques that will absolutely improve your wedding films. Want a deeper dive into storytelling? Check out Hellow Tomorrow's, The Story: A Masterclass for Wedding Filmmakers HERE: Use Promo Code HTFW for 10% Off
Instagram just rolled out a new paid verification program...is it worth $15/month for a blue checkmark? This week on the How To Film Weddings podcast John and Nick share the details of the new verification program, what the process was like for them to get verified, and whether or not it's a good decision for wedding videographers.
If you've ever felt like you're just scratching the surface and not telling deep enough stories in your wedding films, then this episode is for you! This week John and Nick sit down with Adalenne and Rob of Cine Garden Film Co. They share their journey getting started and the fear they shared leaving their full-time careers, how they use story sessions to get deep with their couples, and how they dig deeper than most filmmakers during the inquiry process.
Is social media enough? Austin Blanchard of The Creative Studio and HTFW website guru says, "Absolutely not." This week on the How To Film Weddings Podcast Austin breaks down why you need a website to connect with your ideal client, and how we can help you get on the right track with our brand-spanking new website templates! Go to https://howtofilmweddings.com/shop to check them out and learn more!
One of the most consistent things we see across all the great filmmakers that we've interviewed on this show is their ability to use sound to tell a story. Whether it's sound design or understanding music theory, the best of the best use their audio to elevate their films. This week Nick sits down with Multiply Media, one of the best in the game when it comes to sound, to share their heart and love for music, sound, and some amazing new things they're working on.
We're all about working smarter and not harder, but of everyone that we've interviewed on this podcast, not a single one of them has found success without putting in the work. On this week's episode of the How To Film Weddings podcast Nick flies solo and interviews Logan and Davidson of The Crakes, a photo and video team located in Austin, TX. The Crakes share their journey as a husband and wife team and what it's taken for them to find success in the wedding video world.
This week on the How To Film Weddings Podcast we're thrilled to have the incredibly talented Stanton Giles joining us on the show. In this episode, we'll be discussing the importance of finding your inner creativity as a filmmaker and exploring the different ways you can tap into it to create truly unique wedding films. John and Nick will be picking Stanton's brain on his creative process and discussing the ways they find inspiration when filming weddings. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to take their filmmaking skills to the next level and create truly creative wedding films.
Ever struggled to find high-quality second shooters to work with you? How do you find someone that you can trust? How do you find someone that uses the same type of gear that you use? If you're lucky enough to have friends in the industry they're probably busy shooting their own weddings. If you've ever had any of these questions, this episode of the How To Film Weddings podcast is for you. John is flying solo this week interviewing Jimmy Lick of Second Society as he shares the story behind this awesome resource for wedding filmmakers and how you can use it to make your life easier.
Use promo code HTFW for 20% off your membership at http://www.secondsociety.io/
If you've been in the wedding film industry for any length of time you've probably set your sights on working in the high-end luxury market. This week John and Nick chat with Taylor Petrinovich and Kelley Gilster of The Level Up Co. Taylor and Kelley are all about helping filmmakers level up their businesses and their craft, so they can make more and work less. LEVEL UP gives aspiring filmmakers every tool needed to confidently enter the luxury market. Learn the ins and outs of the luxury market, how to align your brand within it, and become fully prepared to take your business from mainstream to luxury. Learn more here:
Website: https://thelevelupco.com/ Podcast: https://thelevelupco.com/podcast-1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thelevelupco Freebie "Wedding Planner Communication Guide": https://thelevelupco.com/planner-communication-freebie
Raise your hand if you want to learn how to spend less time editing! ✋ If that's you then we have the perfect episode for you this week. John and Nick welcome Brady Huf, wedding filmmaker, and owner of Wedding Posthouse to the show this week to share his journey as a filmmaker and talk about his new sponsorship deal with How To Film Weddings.
Welcome back to this week's episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast! This week Nick flies solo interviewing Chris Mai of Good Co. Studios as he shares his approach to what he calls "Story Sessions" to help tell better stories in his wedding films, what his 2023 booking schedule looks like, traveling for work, and more!
Today is the last day to join Mastermind 2023 and in this episode, we're getting real and vulnerable. This week has been truly eye-opening for us and really shed some light on the true status of the wedding filmmaking industry. John and Nick share their hearts and some advice on what you should do if you're struggling right now, how to make it through difficult times, and what it looks like for small business owners right now.
Let's face it...being a wedding filmmaker can be a very lonely role. You're probably wearing all the hats in your business, shooting, editing, marketing, and accounting, at the end of the day it feels like you're the only one in the world that's doing what you're doing. This week on the How To Film Weddings podcast John and Nick are sharing why you need accountability in your business and how you can find your tribe of people to help keep you accountable so you can reach the goals you've set for your wedding video business.
Mastermind 2023 is officially open! Go to howtofilmweddings.com/mastermind to see this year's lineup of incredible speakers and to apply to be a part of Mastermind 2023!
Want to completely change your wedding video business? In this week's episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast John and Blake share the top 5 reasons why you should consider joining a Mastermind. We're talking networking, accountability, education, and so much more! Interested in joining Mastermind? Learn more here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/mastermind
Welcome to another episode of How to Film Weddings! This week, we have two very special guests joining us - the team at iHeart Creative. They've made a name for themselves using super 8 film cameras to film weddings, and in this episode, we'll be chatting with them about their unique approach to wedding filmmaking and learning how they incorporate super 8 film into their projects. We'll also be discussing the challenges and rewards of working with vintage equipment and getting some tips on how you can try your hand at super 8 film in your own weddings. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind conversation!
It's officially 2023! For our first episode of the year, John and Nick are talking about the top 5 things you should be doing in 2023 to up your game and to make sure you're ready for real healthy growth this year. So if you're ready to make 2023 your best year yet, make sure to tune in to this week's episode of the How To Film Weddings podcast. You won't want to miss it!
Welcome back to the How to Film Weddings podcast. In this episode, we're joined by special guest Alex Adkins of Alex Adkins Creative, one of our current Mastermind students, to talk about his journey of getting started in wedding videography.
John and Nick will be asking Alex about how he got into the business, the challenges he's faced, and how he's grown his company in just a few short years. They'll also discuss the importance of finding your ideal clients and how to build lasting relationships with them.
Whether you're just starting out in the wedding videography world or you're a seasoned pro, this episode has something for everyone. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode of the How To Film Weddings podcast.
Want to join our next class of Mastermind students? Join the waitlist here: https://ecourse.completeweddingvideography.com/mmxhtfw-closed
Welcome back to the How To Film Weddings Podcast! This week John and Nick are joined by Osiris & Michele of Modern Love Productions in Miami, FL. They share their unique, edgy but luxurious style and how they have gone from the $2-3k range to booking their first $10k wedding! They share their view on networking, and how saying yes to opportunities has helped grow their business.
What are you doing to nurture your business? This week on the How To Film Weddings Podcast we're joined by Max and Courtney Smith of The Smiths, a husband and wife team that's here to share their journey, how they invest in the growth of their business, and what made them join the HTFW Mastermind Class.
How is your brand perceived by potential couples looking at your website and social media? In this week's episode of the How To Film Wedding podcast, John and Nick share their thoughts on why presentation matters for your brand. We're talking about everything from how your website is laid out to the tone that you use in your communications, John and Nick share their best practices for showing off your personality and putting your brand in the best possible light.
Can you imagine charging $40,000 for a wedding film? Megan Pettus has done it! This week on the How To Film Weddings John chats with Megan Pettus as she shares how she went from charging $800 to $40,000 for her luxury wedding films, how she got into the luxury market, how to network, what inspires her here, and much more! This is such an inspiring episode that we know will help encourage you and show you what's possible.
It's that time of year again, you're wrapping up your year and starting to look forward to 2023. How much money do you want to make in 2023? How many weddings do you want to shoot? In this week's episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast, John and Nick are talking all about when and how you should raise your prices, how to value your work, how to get better, and much, much more.
Today is your last chance to get into the Complete Wedding Videography Course, if you want to take your business to the next level in 2024 join here: https://www.completeweddingvideography.com/
What's something you've done lately that's going to help future you? In this episode of the How To Film Weddings podcast, John and Nick are breaking down all the benefits of investing in yourself and setting yourself up for future success...one of the best ways (we're a little biased) to invest in yourself is The Complete Wedding Videography which opens today at 12PM Central! Learn more here: http://completeweddingvideography.com/
How much did you charge for your first wedding? How much are you charging now? We hope the difference between those two answers is huge, if not, this episode is for you! This week on the How To Film Weddings Podcast John and Nick interview Lydia Stuemke as she shares her journey starting at $400 and how she raised her prices all the way up to $7000 using the power of networking and education! Lydia also shares her experience growing her business using The Complete Wedding Videography Course which is available on November 14th! Sign up to be on the waitlist here: completeweddingvideography.com
We're back with part 2 of our live Q&A from this year's Venture Workshop! If you missed part 1 make sure you go back to last week's episode! We took questions from the attendees with an amazing line-up of guests including White In Revery, Stanton Giles, Matt Johnson, David Reynosa, Kathryn Majic, and of course our very own John Bunn and Nick Miller.
Our annual tradition continues! We were super pumped to be back at the Venture Workshop this year to host another live podcast recording where we took questions from the attendees with an amazing line-up of guests including White In Revery, Stanton Giles, Matt Johnson, David Reynosa, Kathryn Majic, and of course our very own John Bunn and Nick Miller. Make sure you check back next week for part 2!
Booking season is upon us...and that means potential couples are going to be checking out your website to see what you're all about before ultimately reaching out to contact you. This week on the How To Film weddings podcast, Nick brings HTFW web genius Austin on to talk about all the ways you need to make sure that your website is ready, and what to do if it isn't quite the way you want it.
Let's talk about color...it's arguably one of the most talked about aspects of wedding filmmaking. Color science, color spaces, LUTs, and more all go into creating a look that represents your brand and the type of client that you're looking to serve. In this week's episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast, John and Nick share 5 aspects of the color world that can level up your films.
We're super excited to have our friends Lindsey and Cherish Conklin of Le Reve Films back on the podcast to talk about what's new in their lives, how their business has taken off, some tips on how to take care of luxury clients, and much, much more!
They also share their new LUTs that they've just released! Check them out here:
lereveluts.com
Use promo code HTFW to get 10% off their new LUTs!
Running a wedding video company means your probably wearing a lot of different hats...shooting, editing, marketing, accounting, and the list goes on and on. In this week's episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast John and Nick share the workflow systems that they use to keep everything organized and how they save themselves from doing the same repetitive tasks over and over again.
What tips and tricks have you used to help automate your workflows and save time in your business?
Interested in some exclusive HTFW content? We're super pumped to announce HTFW+, with HTFW+ you get LIVE access to podcast recordings with Q&A, front-of-the-line film reviews, exclusive wedding film breakdowns, early access to content, and MUCH more! Learn more and sign up here: www.htfwplus.com
Running a wedding video company means your probably wearing a lot of different hats...shooting, editing, marketing, accounting, and the list goes on and on. In this week's episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast John and Nick share the workflow systems that they use to keep everything organized and how they save themselves from doing the same repetitive tasks over and over again.
What tips and tricks have you used to help automate your workflows and save time in your business?
Interested in some exclusive HTFW content? We're super pumped to announce HTFW+, with HTFW+ you get LIVE access to podcast recordings with Q&A, front-of-the-line film reviews, exclusive wedding film breakdowns, early access to content, and MUCH more! Learn more and sign up here: www.htfwplus.com
We're doing live wedding film reviews on YouTube! Have a wedding film you want us to review? Submit it here: howtofilmweddings.com/filmreview
This week on the How To Film Weddings Podcast, John and Nick are breaking down why most wedding filmmakers are missing out on the chance to invest heavily in themselves and their education. We get it...running a business is really really hard, and it's easy to fall into the trap of just doing what you need to do to get by...but if you really want to grow you have to be willing to invest in yourself and find ways to elevate your shooting, branding, editing, and more.
We're doing live wedding film reviews on YouTube! Have a wedding film you want us to review? Submit it here: howtofilmweddings.com/filmreview
This week on the How To Film Weddings Podcast, John and Nick are breaking down why most wedding filmmakers are missing out on the chance to invest heavily in themselves and their education. We get it...running a business is really really hard, and it's easy to fall into the trap of just doing what you need to do to get by...but if you really want to grow you have to be willing to invest in yourself and find ways to elevate your shooting, branding, editing, and more.
This week on the How To Film Weddings podcast John and Nick take a walk down memory lane and share the origin stories of How To Film Weddings. We've added a lot of new listeners recently, new members in our Facebook group, and followers on social media so we wanted to take an episode to share how this whole crazy idea got started, where we are now, and a little about what the future may hold for How To Film Weddings.
This week on the How To Film Weddings podcast John and Nick take a walk down memory lane and share the origin stories of How To Film Weddings. We've added a lot of new listeners recently, new members in our Facebook group, and followers on social media so we wanted to take an episode to share how this whole crazy idea got started, where we are now, and a little about what the future may hold for How To Film Weddings.
In this week’s episode, John sits down with Jake Weisler. Formerly one of the content creators with Full Time Filmmaker, Jake is now going full time into his wedding videography brand, Runaway Vows. John talks with Jake about his rise to videography fame within FTF. We walk through what he has been up to since moving full time with wedding videography, and so much more. Grab those earbuds and check out this week’s episode of the podcast, with Jake Weisler.
Check out Jake’s website: runawayvows.com
If you've been in the wedding industry for very long you've probably seen a lot of videographers that view destination weddings as the gold star of success. Traveling to exotic locations, filming beautiful couples, and capturing amazing scenery seems like the ultimate dream right? In this episode of the How To Film Weddings podcast Nick flies solo to talk about the truth behind destination wedding videos and why they might not be perfect for everyone. Nick shares the realities that he and Jenn have faced this year filming 100% destination weddings and how travel has been a challenge this year. If traveling for weddings is in fact your thing, Nick shares some tips in tricks on how to break into the destination market, how to get the most out of your travel, and much more.
Are you happy with the number of weddings you have booked for 2023? We've seen wedding videographers start to stress out about the state of the economy and how that might be impacting their bookings for next year. On this episode of the How To Film Weddings podcast John and Nick breakdown their thought process when it comes to periods of low or slow bookings, some best practices to make sure that you are booking successfully, networking with the right people for referrals, pricing yourself correctly in your market, and much more.
Ever heard of the laid-back luxury wedding video niche? It sounds a little like an oxymoron but this week on the How To Film Weddings podcast we find out how really knowing who your ideal client is can help you find markets like luxury couples that are really easy to work with. John flies solo on this episode to interview Dan and Nardia of Foolishly Rushing In, a wedding photo and video team from California that is absolutely crushing it in the luxury market. They share their story, how they've figured out who their ideal client is, how their business has changed over the years, and much more.
At the end of the day after all the shooting, editing, marketing, admin, and everything else that comes with running your business, how do you feel? Are you happy with where your business is? Are you happy with the type of weddings you shoot or the clients that you work with? This week on the How To Film Weddings Podcast John and Nick are finally back at their offices at the same time to sit down together to record a podcast. This week they're breaking down how their businesses have changed and the different things that they have done to find happiness in their business.
Justin Porter Media is not your traditional Wedding Filmmaker. Bringing Easy Rigs, up to 5 shooters, his own up lighting, 8 lights, 13 microphones, and 9 cases (just to name a few) to the wedding day. Some might say this is overkill, but John takes the time to sit down with Justin to hear what all of this fuss is all about. With a recent TikTok video exploding (18+ million views at the time of recording), 500k+ followers on social media, and filming over 60 weddings per year, this guy is doing something right. Tune in as we chat all about his wedding filmmaking approach, plus a lot more!
Follow Justin
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@porterfamilyof5?lang=en
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinportermedia/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/justinportermedia
Website: https://www.justinportermedia.com/
Most wedding filmmakers don’t take the time to look at getting their own faces in front of the camera. We sit behind an editing bay all day long, and never take the time to get out there and show people what it is like to work with us on a wedding day. We stumbled upon UK based wedding filmmaker Russel Kent Nichols and quickly realized we’d love to get him on the podcast. He just released a brand new LUT pack with Gamut.io and also does an incredible job and showcasing his personality on social media. Couples can feel like they know Russell before they reach out, and that has caused his bookings to skyrocket. Not only that, he was named one of the UK’s top 30 wedding filmmakers, and his social media continues to grow. Grab those earbuds and check out this week’s episode with Russell Kent Nichols.
Follow Russell Kent Nichols:
Website: https://www.russellkentnicholls.com/
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This week Austin joins Nick to share some of the best tips and tricks that we've received from members of our How To Film Weddings Facebook group. Should you finance your gear? Should you do weddings for free? Comparing yourself to others, travel tips, and much, much more.
Andrew and Grace from Bottlebrush Films join us today on the How To Film Weddings Podcast. These two have set the standard when it comes to branding and leaning into what makes your personality different. When you hit up their website or watch one of their films, you know exactly what we are talking about. These two have become some of the best wedding filmmakers on the planet, with one of the most successful brands out there. Today, we talk to them all about their journey, how they have built a brand around the people they want to serve, and so much more. Grab those earbuds and take a listen to Bottlebrush Films, on the How To Film Weddings Podcast.
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Website: https://bottlebrushfilms.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bottlebrushfilms/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bottlebrushfilms
Get ready to learn about beards and how to become the ultimate wedding videographer with our dear friend Matt Johnson aka Who Is Matt Johnson on this week's episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast. Nick and Matt dive deep into their beard care routines, travel tips for filmmakers, why renting a car might be a good idea for road trips, and much more. Also, Matt drops some incredibly exciting personal news and breaks down his new course the Ultimate Wedding Filmmaker. You can learn more at ultimateweddingfilmmaker.com
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We have officially arrived. The one and only JENNA KUTCHER joined us on the How To Film Weddings Podcast. We are excited to introduce you to your new digital marketing best friend, host of the Goal Digger podcast, author, and the one helping us ask better questions, Jenna Kutcher. We dug into so many things today, including how to avoid burnout, and how to go after the real dreams you have. The ones way deep down. Her debut book, “How Are You, Really?” releases June 28th! Preorder now at howareyoureallybook.com
- If you’re looking for ways to find and protect your peace, this book is for you.
- If you want to know what it’s like to have a passionate life without spiraling into making your whole life about your career— this book is for you.
- If you’ve ever felt like fear is your greatest obstacle, this book is for you.
- If you’re craving a long walk with a friend who wants to encourage you, motivate you, and pull on your curiosity, this book is for you.
- If you’ve been in cycles of pleasing everyone else but yourself, this book is for you.
If you're feeling burnt out creatively then get ready to take some notes on this episode. Nick chats with two of the most creative people in the industry to talk about their creative process and how they keep their creative tanks full using other creative outlets. Calen and Kristine Rhome of White In Revery return to the show to also announce the new details of Venture 2022.
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This week on the How To Film Weddings podcast, John and Blake are in Guatemala filming a destination wedding and take a break to walk through the strategy that they used to maximize their gear, their time, and how they were able to schedule a styled shoot to help create even more destination content for their portfolios. They also break down some great tips and tricks to effectively hire a local shooter to help with gear and how to use your time effectively to film the most epic content possible.
If you're feeling burnt out or you feel like your creative tank has been running on empty then this episode is absolutely for you. Jay Worsley returns to the podcast to share his journey, gives us an update on his business, life, goals, and much, much, more. This week on the How To Film Weddings podcast we want you to finish this episode feeling motivated to tackle the creative challenges that we face as wedding filmmakers.
Be sure to follow Jay here and check out some of his work:
https://www.instagram.com/jayworsley/
https://sonderstorytelling.com/
In today’s episode, John sits down with Eric Floberg to talk about some real issues in life. Why are we even filming weddings? Who are we working so hard for anyway? This is a different vibe than some of our other podcasts, with two guys going deep on real-life issues. We hope you enjoy this raw, and real conversation with Eric Floberg. Check out Eric on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EricFloberg
Check out Eric’s Website: https://ericfloberg.com/
One of the most difficult parts of running a successful wedding video business is figuring out your style and what type of clients that style will attract. This week on the How To Film Weddings podcast Nick flies solo and interviews Hunter Floyd of Hunter Floyd Films as he shares his journey and how he figured out exactly what his style feels like as a filmmaker and how he's figured out what type of clients he wants to work with.
We hear it so often in our mentor sessions and in our Facebook group, “How do I stay consistent on Instagram.” We get it, and it can be tough. That is why we brought on Emma Burke, from Emma K Films to be on the podcast this week. Not only has she become super knowledgeable on all things Instagram, she has fully booked her schedule, and the majority of it is due to her consistency on Instagram. You do not want to miss this episode, so grab those earbuds and tune in today!
Be sure to check out Emma’s Workshop for wedding filmmakers here: https://theweddingfilmmakerworkshop.com/
Emma’s Website: https://emmakfilms.com/
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmak_films/
Do you struggle finding story in your wedding films? Do you sometimes feel like you get in a rut and all of your films feel the same? Most wedding filmmakers are not thinking about the actual story when working with couples.
In today’s episode, John and Nick sit down with Erin and Maclean from Hello Tomorrow Films to discuss the science behind story, and how they have used it over the past 16 years to create narrative films that touch people at their core, and it has allowed them to charge more than the average filmmaker.
Also, they are releasing their course “The Story: A Masterclass for Wedding Filmmakers,” TODAY
Check out the course: https://education.hellotomorrow.ca/a/2147510866/jbZq8zKr
Check out their work: https://www.hellotomorrow.ca/
Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/hellotmrw/
Booking weddings doesn’t just happen because you have great work. If you want to elevate your business to the next level, you not only need to be in the room with the right people, but you need to be known by them. That is where Chris Jesperson of Storybox Cinema comes in. This guy has gone from starting his business, to charging over $30,000 per wedding, and it isn’t just because of his work (which obviously is amazing). It is about his connections, and being known by some of the top planners on the planet. Maybe you don’t want to go into the luxury market. You still need to be known by the right couples, the right planners, the right photographers… you get it. So tune into this week’s episode with Chris from Storybox Cinema as we break down how you can leverage relationships being built so you can take your business to the next level! Follow Storybox Cinema: Website: https://www.storyboxcinema.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storyboxcinema/
We're shaking things up a bit on this episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast. This week John and Nick record a live episode in Denver, CO at the 2022 Mastermind VIP retreat. John and Nick answer questions from the attendees that range from how to wow your couples leading up to the wedding, what you should do right after you film a wedding, and much more. Blake the editor/producer also joins in on this episode to help answer some questions! Get ready to change your business!
Last day to join our course: http://completeweddingvideography.com/ What is the cost of you not knowing what you don’t know? Seriously think about that for a minute. What is your lack of knowledge costing you today? In today’s episode, John and Nick talk about the cost of not knowing. They talk about their relationship with education, and how it impacted their lives and their businesses. John spent nearly 10 years not knowing how to color grade properly until he finally asked for help. Nick was charging thousands of dollars less than he should have been, and didn’t even know it. What was the cost of not knowing? Tune into this week’s episode to hear all about it Links: http://completeweddingvideography.com/
The CWV is officially open! Click here to see the details, and grab the course before it is too late! http://completeweddingvideography.com/ Let’s be honest, it is nice to make more money doing what you love. Sometimes the stigma around the whole topic of money can make people feel a bit squeamish. We get it. In today’s episode, Nick and John break down the BRAND NEW GUIDE John made, called “The Wedding Videographer’s Guide To The Upsell”. We get into a conversation all about how you can guide your clients into a better experience, all while earning their trust, and ultimately earn more money.
This is an episode you don’t want to miss!
Links: http://completeweddingvideography.com/
Over the past 4 years, we have looked at hundreds of wedding filmmakers’ Instagram Accounts. And we see some of the same common mistakes, over and over again. In today’s episode, John and Nick break down the 5 Mistakes they see most on Instagram. Instagram is more important than ever, but it can get a bit confusing. We made this episode shorter, and to the point because we want you to take away big value from this one! So grab those earbuds, and tune in today! Links: We also announced the launch of our Instagram With Intention Workshop Starting Today:
https://www.howtofilmweddings.com/intention
Our Complete Wedding Videography Course Opens in a week (from posting this podcast). So get a free section, and get on the waitlist. We have some bonuses for people that sign up first!
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John just recently booked weddings for $20k, $18k, and $17k, all since launching his new site, with professional copy written by Sam Jacobson and his team. Guess what, we would have never thought that copy and your website really could have that much of an impact on your business, but it does. We tell people the value of hiring a professional all the time when it comes to hiring a wedding videographer. So we don’t recommend you try to do this on your own. But if that is what you need to do for now, Sam has some incredible tips for you to get the ball rolling.
Don’t think “I will do that later.” Tune into this week’s episode, and learn from one of the best in the industry when it comes to websites, branding, copy, booking, inquiries, and more.
LINKS:
Check out Sam and his work: https://www.ideactionconsulting.com/ Follow Sam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ideactionconsulting/
In this week’s episode, John and Nick interview Multiply media. Sarah and Boomer are located in Denver, CO, and have been absolutely killing with their wedding film business. In the past few years, they have quickly risen to the top of the wedding videography space, and it is because of many things. Their incredible branding, films that are next level, and most importantly, their sound design. Being musicians, they know how to really take the sound to the next level in their films.
They aren’t just slapping a song on the film and calling it good, rather really paying attention to what made the wedding unique, and how to get the most out of the sound for the film
As a bonus, they are offering 25% off their sound design pack that they just released. Simply use code CROCS at checkout
https://multiply-media.com/shop
Links: Follow Multiply Media
Website: https://multiply-media.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/multiply.media/
Nick and I get asked one question more than any other in our mentor sessions and in our Facebook Group… “How Much Should I Be Charging For My Films.”
Most wedding filmmakers just randomly select a number, but we are here to tell you that there are key factors you should be looking at when determining your price.
Hit up this week’s episode to learn the 5 key factors into what you should be looking at when it comes to how much you should charge.
Also, be sure to check out http://completeweddingvideography.com/ for a FREE section all about consultations. This is our FULL SIGNATURE COURSE on business, shooting, and editing for wedding filmmakers.
In today’s episode, John interviews Peyton Frank. Peyton is a powerhouse in the wedding film industry. Named One of The Best Wedding Filmmakers in the World by Harpers Bazaar, she has gone from starting her business 6 years ago to being one of the most highly sought-after wedding filmmakers on the planet. She’s passionate about fine art and pushing her limits. We talk about her journey of how she has gone from never picking up a camera, to one of the top paid wedding filmmakers in 6 short years.
Check out Peyton: Website - http://www.peytonannefrank.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/peytonfrank/
You don’t get to photograph weddings for Justin Bieber, and Paris Hilton by accident. You don’t become one of the most exclusive wedding photographers on the planet without a plan. This week, John sits down with world-renowned wedding photographers Jose Villa and Joel Serrato to talk about how they spent the last 20 years building a brand like none other on the planet. We talk about the relationships they’ve built to get into the ultra-luxury market. We also talk about what they look for in referring wedding filmmakers.
Check out Jose Villa and Joel Serrato on
Instagram
Jose Villa - https://instagram.com/josevilla?utm_medium=copy_link
Joel Serrato - https://instagram.com/joelserrato?utm_medium=copy_link
Website
Jose Villa - https://josevilla.com/
Joel Serrato - https://joelserrato.com/
In today’s episode, John sits down with husband-and-wife team Alexandra and Jon Bouffard to talk about how they nearly have 1 MILLION followers on social media. We break down how they built their social media following, and how it has completely transformed their business to add revenue that allows them to be more selective with their weddings and raise their prices a ton.
Follow Alexandra and Jon on:
TikTok - https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdBD6quC/
Instagram - https://instagram.com/alexandramadisonn?utm_medium=copy_link
Website - https://madisongreymedia.com/home
This week on the How to Film Weddings Podcast we're joined by Rachel Silver, the founder, and CEO of Love Stories TV. Their platform has over a million followers on social media and generates about half a BILLION views. Rachel shares the business model of Love Stories TV, how you can make money in this industry. She also talks about the wedding film awards, how you can participate, and much, much more. Learn more at: https://www.howtofilmweddings.com/lovestoriestv
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This week on the How To Film Weddings podcast John and Nick go deep with the How To Film Weddings team to talk about everyone's role within the brand, some big plans going forward, and what it's like to work for John and Nick.
This week on the How To Film Weddings Podcast we're joined by another incredible success story from the 2021 Mastermind Alumni....Stephanie and Charles of The Axtells join John and Nick to talk about how they've scaled and grown their wedding video/photo brand the powerhouse that it currently is, how to brand yourself like a luxury brand, and much, much, more!
THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING!
In this episode of the How To Film Weddings podcast John and Nick drop some big news about the 2022 Mastermind. Our voices are gone, our hearts are full, and our minds are refreshed. We also talk about the EPIC Mastermind retreat that we just finished. To learn more about mastermind go to howtofilmweddings.com/mastermind
This week John and Nick are joined by another amazing Mastermind Alumni, Mckenzie Michael of Travel House Collective joins the podcast to share her start in the industry, when her business started to consistently grow, how the community has helped her business and more!
It's the start of a new year! 2 weeks in... how are you doing with your goals? Nothing is going to change for any of us in 2022 if we do the exact same things we did in 2021. Change only happens when we get out of our comfort zones.
This week John and Nick get to chat with Austin and Jessica Blanchard of The Creative to chat about how they've experienced growth in their business from taking risks and leaning on the community to help them grow exponentially over the last year.
What would happen if you really focused on your business for 1,000 days? We answer that question and more this week on the How To Film Weddings podcast, John and Nick chat with Patrick and Alayna of Shore and Summit to talk about how their business has grown after spending 1,000 days of dedicated effort, learning from others, and more.
In our last episode of 2021, John and Nick look back on 2021 and review all the great things that have happened here at How To Film Weddings. We also talk about our business results for this year and our goals for 2022 for our wedding businesses and How To Film Weddings.
See you next year!
It is Christmas time, and we constantly are getting asked "What do you want?" It got me thinking about what I really want. So many of us don't take the time to dream, or think through the things we really want in our lives. In this week's episode of Deep Nuggets, John is breaking down some thoughts around this topic. By having a clear direction for what you want, you can know if you are hitting your goals, and why you even have the goals in the first place.
It's back!!! That's right we're doing a whole week of giving this year as a way to give back and say thank you to everyone that has made this podcast possible! John & Nick also take some time to talk about how an attitude of giving can translate into success for your business and some practical things to do to show your appreciation this holiday season.
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Looking back on 2021 I feel like I didn't accomplish anything that I wanted to. I had some pretty big goals and, well, I sucked and keeping them. And ya know what? That's ok.
It's so easy to look at our failures rather than our successes. In today's Deep Nugget episode Nick looks at the positive when it would be so easy to look at the negative.
How are you liking these deep nuggets? Hit me up on Instagram and let me know @iam.nickmiller
Here we are at the end of the year, are you scrambling to try to figure out all your tax and accounting info? Bringing on a tax professional to help us with our businesses has been absolutely game-changing and has saved us tons of time and even more money. This week we welcome Jeremy Doorn of Core Financial back on the podcast to answer your questions about taxes, accounting, how to pay yourself, and more!
Not going to lie, today's episode of Deep Nuggets might be my favorite piece of content I have made in 2021. I think you need to hear this before the end of the year. It is time to really figure out why you are doing this. Not why other people think you are doing it.
How are you liking these deep nuggets? Hit me up on Instagram and let me know @johnbunn_
We literally create content for a living and somehow social media still feels like an unbearable task sometimes. This week on the How To Film Weddings podcast we're breaking down 5 ways you can improve your social media going into 2022. Fire up your social media of choice, and let's get ready to get better together.
Guess what? We have something special going on over at HTFW. A brand new short form audio only experience called Deep Nuggets. So many times we have something we want to say, but it doesn't warrant a 45 minute episode. So from time to time, we are going to be sprinkling in some deep nuggets.
This week, John talks about how he just turned down a $10,000 booking, but spoiler alert, he was able to then book it for more. Let us know if you like these shorter form episodes. These are ONLY available via podcast.
When it comes to burnout, it's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when. It happens to all of us, especially during this time of year when we're staring at a huge backlog of weddings that still need to be edited. This week on the How To Film Weddings podcast we want to break down 5 ways to deal with burnout and to stay fresh as a wedding filmmaker.
Live Q&A with John and Nick Tonight at midnight the doors close for The Complete Wedding Videography Course. Be sure to check it out at: http://completeweddingvideography.com/ In today’s episode, we go live on Zoom and answer your questions. We had a live Zoom Audience as we answered a ton of questions. Super helpful information, to help you in your wedding video business. In celebration of our Complete Wedding Videography Course, don’t forget we are picking one person to win a huge prize package including a brand new M1 MacBook Pro. Details at http://completeweddingvideography.com/ Thanks to our amazing HTFW community for an incredibly successful enrollment week. It isn’t too late for you to join! John and Nick
BONUS PODCAST - replay of Day 2 of the Filmmaking with Intention Workshop Statistics are showing 2022 to be the busiest wedding season since 1984. Are you ready for the influx of inquiries? How do you know who to say yes to? When to raise your prices? In this FREE 2 day workshop, we are going to show you how to put together a plan for next year, how to price yourself and how to be INTENTIONAL with your business. Most creatives think that their business will succeed, but never put any time into being INTENTIONAL with their plan. Not anymore!
BONUS PODCAST - replay of Day 1 of the Filmmaking with Intention Workshop Statistics are showing 2022 to be the busiest wedding season since 1984. Are you ready for the influx of inquiries? How do you know who to say yes to? When to raise your prices? In this FREE 2 day workshop, we are going to show you how to put together a plan for next year, how to price yourself and how to be INTENTIONAL with your business. Most creatives think that their business will succeed, but never put any time into being INTENTIONAL with their plan. Not anymore!
2022 is quickly approaching...are you ready? In this episode of the How To Film Weddings podcast, we're talking about 5 ways to make sure you're ready for the 2022 wedding season right now. Get ready to implement some real-life hacks to change your business and your life next year.
John just booked a $15,000 wedding...and in this episode of the How To Film Weddings podcast John and Nick break down how he did it and how Nick has more than tripled his prices in three years. Get ready to take some notes on this episode.
Being intentional with your business is so incredibly important, this week we interview Makenzy Smith of The Northwest Focus Co to learn how she protects her mental health and creates an intentional life as a parent and business owner.
This week we interview Kailina Erickson of Roots & Wings Films and Aaron Guerrero of Two Arrow Films. What do these two have in common you might ask? Both of these great wedding filmmakers have been through the Complete Wedding Videography Course. They share how it is has changed their business, what type of success they've seen since taking the course, and why they think it's a great investment for your business.
The Complete Wedding Videography Course is back!
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Rick and Sarah of Pen Weddings return to the podcast to talk about how they film on wedding days with their story based editing process in mind. Rick and Sarah also do a little show and tell and teach us all about what the wedding film world looked like back in the days of tape to tape.
We're super excited to have Kathryn Majic of BLNK Films back on the podcast this week to discuss her newest film that has taken the wedding film industry by storm. She breaks down her approach to creating her latest film and we get deep into how it impacted her personally and how she's handled creative burnout.
Reels are the real deal...for real. This week on the podcast we learn all the best Instagram Reel tricks from Alesia of Alesia Films, how to grow your personal brand as a videographer, and use the word reel entirely too many times.
This week's episode is a little different...we sit down with Matt and Rachel Johnson to dive deep into how they run their business as a married couple, their rise to YouTube fame, Matt's beardless emo phase, and much, much, more.
Things have changed lately. HTFW started in 2018, and has become one of the largest groups on the planet for wedding filmmakers. But with that growth comes some pain. And to be honest, we are quite upset.
Recently, in the HTFW Facebook group we have seen some trolls, as the group has grown. Nick and John sit down to remind everyone of the vision of HTFW, and get honest with where things are going. If you are committed to this group, you need to listen to this episode.
This week John and Nick go over all the things they wish they would have known when they started their wedding film business. From audio design to business strategies and everything in between. Buckle up, take some notes, and get ready to improve your wedding films.
The Creative Diet with Ben Journee On today’s episode we have Ben Journee from Make Better Wedding Films. This guy has been doing some really amazing things when it comes to his brand, and his podcast, Make Better Wedding Films. Nick and John sit down with Ben to hear about his journey of starting a podcast, the relentless effort it takes, all while running another business. We dive into ‘the creative diet’ talking all about where you go to find inspiration. You will leave this episode feeling inspired. Be sure to check out our BRAND NEW PRICING GUIDES by clicking https://www.howtofilmweddings.com/store Follow Ben and Make Better Wedding Films Follow Make Better Wedding Films Podcast on IG - https://www.instagram.com/makebetterweddingfilms/ Follow Ben’s Wedding Brand at https://www.instagram.com/sideprojectfilms/ Check Out the Make Better Wedding Films Podcast here: http://www.makebetterweddingfilms.com Grab the LUT pack for 20% off using promo code HTFW20 by clicking here https://makebetterweddingfilms.com/store/p/cinelutsvol1
How Nick Booked 8 Brides IN A ROW Last year, Nick booked 8 weddings in a row. How did he do it? We talk all about it in this week’s brand new episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast. There are proven things you can be doing RIGHT NOW to get more bookings, and we want to show you how. Join John and Nick, as they talk about what they have been doing to push past the $10,000 mark for weddings, all while booking higher percentages of their inquiries. Be sure to check out our BRAND NEW Pricing Guides available TODAY by clicking https://www.howtofilmweddings.com/store
This might be the episode that convinced us all to go out and get fanny packs. We asked the members of our Facebook group what their favorite wedding day hacks are and compiled them into some amazing advice in this week's episode.
Get ready to take some notes and possibly spend a little money with some of these great tips and tricks.
On today’s podcast, we interview Emma Burke, of Emma K Films, and this conversation is something you do not want to miss. She started her business 2 years ago, when she was 18, and has gone from charging $400 for her first wedding, to now over $5000 per wedding. We dive into social media, and how it has helped her grow her brand. We also talk about doing styled shoots, personal shoots, and SHOWING UP in front of the camera so your audience falls in love with YOU. Lastly, and most importantly, we talked also about your mindset. Watching someone this young do so much, and so early, comes down to your mindset. Do not miss this episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast Follow Emma Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmak_films/ Website: https://emmakfilms.com/ --
Wedding Videographers Suck at Presenting Themselves Let’s be honest. Wedding Videographers suck at presenting themselves well most of the time. We get so focused on gear, our footage, the light, the audio, that we forget that this is an ACTUAL wedding with REAL people getting married. What do you wear to a wedding? How do you communicate to couples, vendors, parents? How to you present yourself before, during, and after the wedding? We answer all of these questions, and more, on today’s episode of The How To Film Weddings Podcast
This week John and Nick sit down with one of the OGs of the wedding video industry, Ryan Koral of the Grow Your Video Business Studio Sherphas Podcast and Tell Studios joins us to take us to school on maximizing your client relationships with his experience transitioning into corporate video work. You'll want to take some notes on this episode for sure!
We're super excited to have Kathryn Majic of Blnk Films back on the podcast this week. It's hard to believe it's been over 100 episodes since Kathryn burst onto the wedding filmmaking scene, and in this episode, we break down what she's been up to since then, how to build a brand, and much more.
Check out Blnk Films
Website: http://bit.ly/2kXgqOc
Instagram: http://bit.ly/2kWMAJy
YouTube: http://bit.ly/2m4fHLh
Today on the podcast, we talk to Stanton Giles, of Films By Stanton. We have had Stanton on the podcast once before, but are so excited to bring him back. And if you didn’t know. We just announced that he will be one of the speakers at our online workshop coming up on August 4th and 5th. Grab your tickets here: http://www.calibrateworkshop.com In today’s episode, we talk to Stanton about his last year, growing his business, and we talk to him about how in the heck he is getting such crazy amazing destination weddings and elopements. We ask him for advice on getting into destination weddings, and talk all about how you can go about doing that. Definitely an episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast you don’t want to miss! Grab Stanton’s freebie here: https://bit.ly/3xTax4N Follow Stanton Destination Weddings and Elopement Videographers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/543445809755652 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmsbystanton/ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyWOWdNhbGwXBGaoexsk_qg Stanton’s Iceland Elopement Teaser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANGwwdDfYYM
This week Ori Swiatkowski of O.Ski Films joins us on the podcast to share her journey as a wedding filmmaker and how she's been able to raise her prices early in her career by keeping her full-time job while she grows her business.
This week John flies solo and interview the wildly popular Jai Long, creative entrepreneur, and photographer from Melbourne, Australia. This episode is packed full of super inspirational insights that will help you as both a creative and a business owner.
In this week’s episode we talk with Alex & Whitney from Sculpting With Time Productions. Highly regarded as the best wedding filmmakers on the planet. If there’s an award, they’ve won it. Pushing the limits of what can be done with wedding films.
John and Nick sit down to talk with them about how to get inspired with your wedding films, the dynamic they have as a husband and wife team, and they also talk all about VISION QUEST.
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So it feels like everyone has gone back and forth with TikTok. Is it just a place for teens to do trending dances? Have millennials taken over? Can you actually book real weddings on Tiktok? The answer is yes, and this week we talk with Lucy Mann of Lucy Camyrn Films to talk about her path as a young wedding filmmaker and how she's teaching others to find success on one of the fastest growing social media platforms in the world.
Check out her Tiktok guide here: https://www.lucycamrynfilms.com/shop/lcf-tiktok-guide
Richard Leng - Mindset for Growth Today, on the podcast, we interviewed Richard Leng of RL Films, based out of the UK. We talked all about how he has positioned himself in a way to charge top dollar for his services. It all comes down to mindset. That, plus knowing the numbers of your business. In today’s episode, we talk about ‘pricing for growth’ and Richard’s strategy for charging a premium for his services. You don’t want to miss this episode. Be sure to check our Richard’s Clarity Workshop 2021 at: https://www.rlfilmsco.com/wedding-videography-workshop Follow Richard at https://www.instagram.com/rlfilmsco/ Check out Richards’s website at https://www.rlfilmsco.com/
I am a Fraud. Ever feel like you aren’t good enough to be doing what you are doing? Or you aren’t experienced enough to be charging more than you are charging? What about when someone at a wedding makes you feel like your job isn’t important. Yep, we have been there, and to be honest, it sucks. But, in today’s episode, we break down how we battle those thoughts, what we do to make sure we are always pushing forward, and also what to do when you just need to freak out a little. Bonus points, because John also has a conversation with Nick about why Nick needs to get out of his own head and raise his starting price for 2022. This episode is full of good info, and we can’t wait for you to check it out! Also, we welcomed a BRAND NEW SPONSOR to the HTFW Podcast, LensRentals. They are giving away a $100, $250, and $500 gift card to 3 lucky listeners of the HTFW Podcast. Simply head over to https://www.howtofilmweddings.com/lensrentals to enter to win!
Money Mindset Have you heard yourself say ‘when I have more money I will do this’ or ‘when I have more time I will do this?’ The problem is, most people don’t realize they have to change their mindset before they see a change in their wallets or in their free time. In this week’s episode, John and Nick break down what they did to change their mindsets to really start charging more money per wedding. If you don’t see the value in what you do, nobody else will. You do not want to miss this one!
I Want To Quit Have you ever been there? Ready to quit your job? Ready to throw in the towel on your relationships? Why do you work so hard anyway? In this week’s episode, we take it in a different direction. We get real about the struggle of running a business as an entrepreneur. It isn’t easy, and most people think they have to go at it alone. That isn’t the case. Check out this episode, as we break down some of our routines to have strong mental health.
1 Thing Most Wedding Filmmakers Are Missing Sales, marketing, shooting, editing, social media… there are so many things to be thinking about when running your business. But, in today’s episode, John and Nick break down 1 Thing Most Wedding Filmmakers Are Missing. Want to know how we are CONSISTENTLY making more money per wedding, having couples prioritize video more for their wedding day, and produce even better wedding films? You might want to check out this episode. Also, remember, with promo code 25OFF you can get 25% off our questionnaire, and our email templates THIS WEEK ONLY. Click https://www.howtofilmweddings.com/store to check out our store Click https://www.howtofilmweddings.com/shop/email-templates to shop our email templates Click https://www.howtofilmweddings.com/shop/wedding-day-questionnaire to shop our wedding day questionnaire
It's so easy for us to get caught up in the day-to-day when filming weddings, and sometimes we can become numb to the reality of what's actually happening on a wedding day. On this week's episode of the How To Film Weddings podcast Nick interviews Ashley Akin to talk about what her own wedding day meant as a wedding photographer and what she learned from it and applied to her business.
We're back this week with another free workshop! This week we're talking about how to build packages that sell! We dive into our strategy for pricing, consults, and so much more.
Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube... It can all get overwhelming. Join us for our next FREE Workshop, 'Social Media Sucks' where we are going to break down.. 1. Where we spend the most time on social media 2. Trends we are seeing that you should jump on now 3. How to schedule in social media with your current workflow 4. Ways we make money with social media
We're back with another free live workshop! We had tons of great feedback from our free live workshop that we posted last week so this week we're posting another one! This week is all about tips and tricks to help you shoot better on the wedding day.
Also be sure to check out the Complete Wedding Videography Course, available now for a limited time.
Last week we hosted a live workshop all about growing your business and building a better story. We felt like this content was too good to not release it in podcast form, so here for your listening pleasure this week on the How To Film Weddings podcast is our full live workshop.
Stay tuned this week for another live workshop!
We have a special treat for our listeners this week on How To Film Weddings, John and Nick roleplay and consult call while John critiques Nick's technique. Make sure you take notes on this episode, there's guaranteed to be something in this episode you can add to your own consult toolbox.
TikTok is not just for dances and teenagers anymore...in this episode, we chat with Ashley Bee and learn about how she has blown up on TikTok and how she has leveraged that to actually book more weddings!
If you had a song to represent your brand what would it be? This week we're super excited to have Felicia and Maddy of iHeart Creative on the podcast sharing their unique perspective on creating an authentic brand, confetti, and how to win The Price is Right. All this week on the How To Film Weddings Podcast.
David is back again dropping absolute knowledge bombs about how to create a manageable workflow for your business and how to create a profitable buisness as a filmmaker. We love having David on the show, and we end up changing our businesses for the better every time we talk to him.
Want 10% off of his new course? Check it out at:
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This week on the How To Film Weddings podcast we chat with Chris Mai about how he involves emotion in the entire process of his film, from the consult to the end. We also dig into his minimalist gear set up for wedding days that allows him to be more present with his couples.
Check out Sam's free proposal guide here:
https://www.howtofilmweddings.com/blueprint
He's back! We couldn't get enough of Sam's fantastic marketing advice a few episodes ago so we had him on a live episode to answer your questions! Get that notepad back out for this episode of the How To Film Weddings podcast.
This episode was recorded live in our Facebook group.
Max Sadik returns and he's back with more mind-blowing marketing knowledge to help you book more weddings. Every time we have Max on the podcast we change our businesses for the better. Buckle up, maybe put on a helmet or something, but definitely grab a notepad because you're going to want to write some of this down!
Prepare to have your mind blown with this episode of the How To Film Weddings podcast. This week we sit down with Sam Jacobson, if you haven't already run across Sam's incredible lessons and conversations happening over on clubhouse you are missing out! Sam walks us through a detailed analysis of the sales cycle and the psychology behind what makes potential couples make a decision to hire you as their wedding professional. Get ready to take some notes!
After seeing some of Madeleine's work pop up in our feeds over the last year or so, we finally got a chance to meet her at last years Venture workshop where she was winning awards left and right for her fantastic work. We wanted to have her on the podcast to share her story, her outlook on how emotional intelligence factors in to wedding filmmaking, and much more.
We're all at the point in the year where our inquiry levels have started to spike. In this episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast we want to break down the inquiry process from to start to finish to make sure you have everything optimized to capitalize on every lead coming into your business. From websites to getting the client on the phone we cover it all and much more.
One of the coolest benefits of the How To Film Wedding podcast has been watching each of our businesses grow over the years. When we first started the podcast we talked about how John booked a $5,000 wedding, and in this episode of the podcast we want to re-visit this topic and talk about what has changed since then. From booking $10k+ weddings, to working with high-end planners, and how to set yourself up for success when high-end opportunities come knocking.
Whether we like it or not, at the end of the day we're all business owners, and managing your productivity is one of the most important keys to success and work-life balance.
In this episode of the How To Film Weddings podcast we break down our best productivity tips, tricks, hacks, and best practices to help you grow your business.
#MMXHTFW See all of the details: http://mmxhtfw.com/ HERE'S EVERYTHING YOU GET WITH MASTERMIND, BY HTFW: -JOHN BUNN & NICK MILLER ARE YOUR PERSONAL MENTORS FOR 12 MONTHS -12 GUEST SPEAKERS, WITH TRAINING, FOLLOWED BY LIVE Q&A -WEEKLY TRAINING, ALL YEAR LONG, WHERE WE DEEP DIVE INTO YOUR WEDDING FILM BUSINESS, HELP YOU UNCOVER WHAT IS MISSING, AND SHOW YOU HOW TO MAXIMIZE PROFITS, ALL WHILE HITTING NEW LEVELS OF CREATIVITY. LIVE Q&A, DEEP DIVES, AND MUCH MUCH MORE -A ONE OF A KIND REFERRAL NETWORK DESIGNED TO HELP YOU GET MORE BOOKINGS THAN YOU NEED TO MAKE YOUR BUSINESS EXPLODE. EASY ACCESS TO ALL MEMBERS’ INFORMATION SO YOU CAN BUILD RELATIONSHIPS, AND HELP SPREAD THE WEALTH WITH GOOD LEADS. -A PRIVATE ONLINE COMMUNITY WHERE YOU ARE SAFE TO POST YOUR WORK, ASK QUESTIONS, AND HELP EACH MEMBER GROW. -AN END OF YEAR CELEBRATION LIKE NONE OTHER. A WAY TO CELEBRATE, IN PERSON, THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE YEAR. HANDS ON TRAINING, GUEST SPEAKERS, TIME TO RELAX AND UNWIND, AND SO MUCH MORE (AWARDS ANYONE?). FINISHING THE YEAR OFF WITH A MUCH DESERVED RETREAT, TO GET YOU READY FOR THE FOLLOWING WEDDING SEASON -FRIENDSHIPS THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME (WE HAD TO THROW IT IN THERE) -HOMEWORK - YEP YOU READ THAT RIGHT. EACH MONTH WE WILL HAVE CHALLENGES AND OBJECTIVES FOR YOU TO ACCOMPLISH FOR YOUR BUSINESS. WE AREN’T HERE TO DO EVERYTHING FOR YOU, RATHER SHOW YOU EXACTLY WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO BE SUCCESSFUL. THE NEXT STEP FOR YOUR WEDDING FILM BUSINESS MASTERMIND, BY HTFW IS THE NEXT LEVEL FOR YOUR WEDDING FILM BUSINESS. SOMETHING LIKE THIS HAS NEVER BEEN DONE BEFORE IN OUR INDUSTRY. MANY OF US WONDER HOW WE TAKE THE NEXT STEP. HOW WE START TO CHARGE MORE. WHERE DO WE GO FOR THE HARD QUESTIONS? LOOK NO FURTHER. MASTERMIND, BY HTFW IS HERE.
2021 is here, and in this episode of the How To Film Weddings podcast we want to talk about how to successfully set goals for your business and your life that will legitimately change the course of your future. Grab a pen, open up your prefered notes app, and get ready to set some goals.
Happy New Year from How To Film Weddings! We're so excited about everything coming up this year and can't wait to grow together in 2021!
In our last episode of 2020 we want to take a look back at where we've been this year and share some of our favorite How To Film Weddings moments. We also take some time to talk about our successes from the year and our goals for 2021, everything from our social media numbers to how much we plan on charging next year.
During this holiday season we want to take this week to give back to the awesome community that makes this podcast possible every week. This week we'll be giving away some fantastic prizes to everyone who signs up at howtofilmweddings.com/giving. We're talking digital downloads from our shop, amazon gift cards, and The Complete Wedding Videography Course to one lucky winner on Christmas day!
Stay tuned this week as winners are announced in our Facebook group.
Engagement season is here! The data shows that the vast majority of couples are getting engaged during the holidays and on this episode of How To Film Weddings we want to talk about 4 ways to make sure everything in your business is tuned up and ready to take advantage of the busiest part of the booking season.
If you've been in the wedding video industry for very long you've probably realized that things tend to slow down quite a bit toward the end of each year. In this episode we want to share some tips and tricks that we've used in our business to help generate some income when things get slow.
If you have that box of tissues handy from last weeks episode, you might want to grab them again.
In this weeks episode John flies solo to share his heart about losing his father this year. It's easy to forget how important our jobs our when it comes to preserving a families legacy. John dives deep into how important every photo and video is of his father and how important is is as creators to capture moments that our clients will treasure for the rest of their lives.
DISCLAIMER: You might want to grab a box of tissues before this episode, because it's about to get REAL. We recorded a live Q&A session at Venture Workshop 2020 and this one gets DEEP. How have you adapted to COVID-19, what keeps you motivated, and much, much more.
Kaleb and Elaine Jiminez, the husband and wife team behind KEJ Productions return to the podcast to drop absolute knowledge bombs about how to improve your audio game, including the announcement of their brand new KEJ Audio Masterclass. Available today! Go check out their new course here: www.howtofilmweddings.com/kej
In this episode of the How To Film Weddings podcast we sit down with Taylor Petrinovich and dive into how she's built a successful wedding brand in just three years. We're jumping into re-branding your company to match the client you want, being intentional in your marketing and planning, and much, much more.
In this episode we sit down IN PERSON with David Reynosa of Forestry Films to talk about how he's created a brand that stands out from everyone else. We also dive into his newly announced wedding filmmaking course and how it can help you grow your business.
This is an extra special episode for so many reasons. First and foremost this is our live Q&A panel session from Venture Workshop 2020 where Nick & John sit down with some of the greatest minds in our industry and for a panel Q&A with Venture attendees.
We're talking:
White In Revery
David Reynosa of Forestry Films
Kaleb & Elaine of KEJ Productions
Eric Floberg
Whois Matt Johnson
Lindsey Conklin of Le Reve Films
Aaron Tharpe of 31 Films
This episode is packed full of incredible insight and information from the leaders of the wedding film industry and is also one of our funniest episodes to date.
Toasts and speeches are one of the easiest way to capture great audio for your film, but how do you make sure they look great? This week we share are best tips and tricks to help you get the most out of the toast and speech portions of the reception and rehearsal dinner.
Without a doubt one of the biggest differentiators between good and great wedding filmmakers is the ability to tell a story, and nothing gets the story started like interviewing the couple on the wedding day. In this episode we break down our greatest tips and tricks to get the most out of the couple without making it awkward for everyone in the room.
So grab those headphones or turn up the car radio and let's get into it!
Bonus Episode: With less the 3 weeks until Venture we got together for a livestream with our friends at White In Revery for a special announcement about Venture as well as some Q&A from our listeners! Want to grab dinner with the White In Revery and the How To Film Weddings crew during Venture? Head over to ventureworkshop.co and sign up before it sells out!
One of the most important parts of marketing in our industry is knowing where your customers are spending time...and there is no question that tons of high paying clients are spending time on Instagram. In this episode we uncover our best tips and tricks to help maximize your brands image on Instagram to help you book more high paying clients on one of the biggest social media platforms out there.
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So many of us are insanely good at making art, but constantly struggle to make ends meet in our businesses. If you’ve been around for a while, you may have heard of Patrick Moreau, from Muse Storytelling.
When John and Nick got started, they learned so much from Patrick, as he was running Stillmotion. His knack for storytelling was insanely good. The only problem is that he wasn’t profitable in his company. That was, until he hired a new CEO to help him become profitable.
In today’s episode, we chat with Patrick, and the CEO of Muse, Rebecca Rapple all about becoming profitable as filmmakers!
So excited to have Mike Michalowicz, author of Profit First, on the podcast today!
We constantly are referring Mike’s book, “Profit First” to our audience. This guy has helped both of us so much in our businesses. We were so pumped when we got news he’d be on the show!
In this week’s episode we talk with Mike about his books, his strategies on being profitable in his business, and so much more. We dive into his new book “Fix This Next.”
Be sure to check out his links below
https://mikemichalowicz.com/fix-this-next/
#mikemichalowicz #profitfirst #fixthisnext
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Most Wedding Videographers are NOT READY for what is about to hit them next year. 2021 is set up to be the busiest year of all time for weddings. Think about it, we are cramming 2 wedding seasons into 1 year. Are you ready for the wave of weddings? If not, it will cost you big time. In this week’s bonus episode of the show, we let you listen in LIVE to our Free Workshop we did inside of our Facebook Group this week.
We are opening up enrollment for our course this week, and really wanted to dive into even more of what we offer. So we hope you enjoy this episode, and to see what the course is all about, be sure to check out http://www.completeweddingvideography.com
How To Build Packages That Sell
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In this week’s episode, we break down just how we build packages that sell in our businesses. In the past several years, both Nick and John have been able to grow their starting packages by several thousand dollars, and we want to show you how we have done it.
We have had countless mentor sessions, and most of the time, the main thing we focus on is getting people to tidy up their packages, and make it easy for the couple to purchase! This is an episode that we have taken right out of the course notes for our Complete Wedding Videography Course, and wanted to share it with you!
As we are releasing this episode, our Complete Wedding Videography Course comes out on Tuesday September 15th. If this information has been helpful to you, be sure to check it out before enrollment is closed! This will be the last time to snag it in 2020!
Epic, buttery, smooth, whatever word you use to describe B-Roll we're breaking it all down in this episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast.
This week we're sharing our greatest tips and tricks to improve the quality of your wedding film b-roll, including our favorite pieces of gear that we use for each wedding.
Do you want to learn How to make more money without raising your prices? Running your wedding video business doesn’t have to be stressful.
Today’s podcast is a special one! We are offered a FREE Workshop for Wedding Videographers, sharing how to make more money without raising your prices. With over 20 years of combined experience, we have figured out the keys to a successful wedding video business. Our businesses are thriving, and we want to show you how we are consistently adding more money per wedding!
If you’d like to join us for our next free workshop head over to howtofilmweddings.com/freeworkshops
Let’s face it, if you have bad audio, you have a bad video. On the heels of last week’s episode with Ryan Cota and Michael Franchetti from Wedditor, we wanted to continue the conversation on audio. It can seem a bit daunting and overwhelming, but when you really break it down, it isn’t that scary. So in this episode, we are breaking down exactly how we capture audio on a wedding day. Similar to our episode on how to film a ceremony, both of us are breaking down the equipment we use, when we are recording audio, how we are doing it, and our approach. We got so much good feedback on our episode about how to shoot a ceremony, we figured we would continue that conversation with this episode all about audio. So tell us, what do you use for audio? We would love to hear from you on what you use! Check out Nick’s Filmmaking Kit here: https://kit.co/howtofilmweddings/nick-s-current-wedding-filmmaking-kit Check out John’s Filmmaking Kit here: https://kit.co/howtofilmweddings/john-s-current-wedding-filmmaking-kit #howtofilmweddings #howtofilmweddingspodcast #weddingaudio #audioforweddings
We spend so much time obsessing about camera bodies and lenses. The visuals in our films are some of the best. So why is it that great audio isn’t a top priority to wedding filmmakers until we’ve been shooting for months or even years. After all, fifty percent of our films are audio.
In today’s episode Michael and Ryan from Wedditor share their knowledge about the importance of sound engineering and what it can do to our films.
Whether you like it or not, you have to pay attention to your business. Taxes, bookkeeping, financial planning, and so much more. That’s why we love CORE Financial! In this week’s bonus episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast, we bring in Jeremy from CORE to answer your questions.
Be sure to check out https://www.howtofilmweddings.com/core to see what they can do for you!
#howtofilmweddings #financialplanning #businesstaxes
Be sure to get on the list for when we release The Complete Wedding Videographer, a step-by-step guide to running a profitable Wedding Videography Business
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How To Film Weddings. What a great name for a podcast. Want to know what we really haven’t spent a ton of time talking about on this podcast, How to ACTUALLY film a wedding. In this week’s episode, we break down our strategies for filming a wedding ceremony. We are going to do more of these in the future, but we wanted to start with the ceremony. How many cameras do we use? What types of lenses? Do we shoot in slow motion? Where do we put our cameras? What is our strategy?
So many times we just assume that everyone has ceremonies figured out, and then we look in our group and realize there are just a ton of different ways to do it. So in this week’s episode we break that all down for you. Let us know in the comments if you like these sorts of episodes! We have more of them in mind for the future!
Also in the comments let us know how you shoot a ceremony! How many cameras do you use? Lens choices? Let's all help each other get better!
Consultations are very important to your business. If you don’t know how to handle potential couples, you will never book business. One of the most popular items in our shop is the consultation guideline. A 10 step guide to knocking it out of the park with your consultations.
We were invited to speak at WPPI, in Las Vegas this year, and broke down the entire guide for the attendees. They let us record it, so we are now sharing it with you. We thought about putting this for sale in the shop, but decided to give this one to you for free!
This, plus the actual guide, could really change your business. Grab those ear buds, and lean into today’s podcast episode. It could change your business!
Grab the guide here: https://www.howtofilmweddings.com/shop/consultationguide
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In our efforts to continue to talk about building your brand, we wanted to bring on one of our friends that has successfully managed to change her style and adapt as she has grown her business.
In this week’s episode, we bring on Natalie Hind, of The Auburn Hour, to have a chat about all things brand, and how she has grown her business and stayed true to who she is as an artist.
She started out thinking weddings were lame, but then quickly realized she loved them. We chat all about branding and how she has continually adapted to be real to where she is in business. Also, bonus points for our first Aussie guest on the show! We have so many friends down under, and plan to have more Aussies on the show soon!
Grab those ear buds and enjoy this week’s episode of The How To Film Weddings Podcast!
Natalie’s website: http://www.theauburnhourfilms.com/
Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/auburnhour_films?igshid=s4cyq4t453pv
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At HTFW we talk a lot about the Crockpot Method. The slow and steady drip into your business, letting it simmer and grow over time. This is the hardest, yet best way to build your business. What we don’t talk about a lot is paid ads, and how to grow your business faster.
In this episode, we break down the two types of traffic: the traffic you earn (crockpot), and the traffic you buy (paid ads, etc.). We break down the platforms we think you should be using for your wedding business, the strategies you should take, and much more in this jam packed episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast.
Grab your ear buds, and a note pad, because this episode could help you grow your business incredibly.
Blake Pollino has edited nearly 100 episodes of The How To Film Weddings Podcast, all while growing his business into his full-time job. Within a year of starting Blake Pollino Films, he was full-time doing the work he loved.
How did he do it? What were his secrets? Well, we are super excited to have Blake on the show to talk all about it! We also talk about the Brand New Canon R5 and Canon R6, so you definitely want to come hang out with us on this episode!
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#weddingvideography
You asked for it, so we're doing it. We got a ton of feedback from last weeks episode on branding, so we're diving even deeper this week to talk more about branding your business.
What is it that separates the good brands from the truly great brands? We're talking about how to differentiate yourself in your market, how to stay top of mind for other vendors, and much, much more.
We're also excited to talk about some new products that we've been using to up our branding when delivering our films to our clients. Get ready for episode 111 of the How To Film Weddings podcast.
It’s all about the brand.
Your brand is much more than your logo. Too many of us spend so much time focusing on our color grades and shot selection, and we forget to focus on our over all aesthetic and feel of our branding.
From the words you have on your site, to your color grade, to your logo and website, it all adds up. Nick has done an incredible job keeping his brand at the forefront of his company, so he and John talk all about what to do to keep your brand fresh.
This is the perfect time for you to update your brand, so we wanted to dedicate an entire episode to it.
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YouTube in 2020
We love YouTube, and here is why. That is where our couples are. Maybe not in the YouTube app, but when they search for wedding videos on google, YouTube videos show up first. If you’ve done your job to build the proper search results, your videos will show up. If the videos are good, couples will book you.
Both Nick and John have traveled the country shooting amazing weddings all because of YouTube. It takes some time, but building a following on YouTube will only help you in your business.
Believe it or not, but it’s been 40 episodes since we’ve had a chat about YouTube, so we wanted to update you with some new content!
#howtofilmweddings #youtubegrowth #growingayoutubechannel #youtube2020 #howtofilmweddingspodcast
In an ever changing world, we wanted to take a few minutes and talk about what we have been doing when it comes to sales. Things are different now. So what do you do?
We took some time to go live in our Facebook group answering your questions about sales. We go deep on how to take better care of your clients, and how to set yourself up for success within your business.
What if you could make more per client, giving you more free time to get creative with edits? Or have the ability to support your family in a way you haven’t before.
Grab those ear buds and tune into this week’s episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast!
An honest discussion with Black Wedding Videographers With everything going on in the world, we wanted to take a week and slow things down, and talk about it. With the recent death of George Floyd, it sent the world into a frenzy, with rioting, protesting, and an outcry for change. So we invited a panel of guests to discuss the hard topics. This is different from our typical episodes. No sponsorship ads, just a real conversation. A vulnerable conversation where we as some of the hard questions. Our heart is not to be insensitive, but to have the open conversations that are needed to change the story in our world. We hope this makes you think differently. We hope it helps you to see things through other’s eyes. Panel Guests Joshua and Kariss Farris - http://www.pharrisphotos.com/ https://www.instagram.com/pharrisphotos https://instagram.com/jfarris2 https://instagram.com/karissfarris Matthew Reid https://www.matthewreidfilms.com/home https://instagram.com/matthewreidfilms Britley Little https://www.britvid.co/ https://instagram.com/britvid.co #howtofilmweddings #blacklivesmatter #weddingvideography
The Client Experience
Now more than ever you really need to be focusing on your client experience. How do you treat not only your couples, but their families, and their vendors? We break it down from the time a couple reaches out, until after the wedding, with the things we do to serve our clients. We talk about ways we make more money per client, how we can help guide our clients, and provide the best experience possible. This will get you more referrals, and happier couples.
Join us in this episode of the the How To Film Weddings Podcast!
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Improve Your Money Management
Money...nobody likes to talk about it but we all need it and want to know how to make more of it. This week we take a deep dive in to all things money. How should you budget? Should you take on business debt? We answer all these questions and more on this weeks episode of the How To Film Weddings podcast.
So pop in the headphones, connect the bluetooth, or turn up the radio and enjoy this in-depth episode.
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So much has changed in the last few months. The world has shut down, and so many of us weren’t ready for it. Nobody knows when things will get back to “normal.”
Nick and John sit down to have a conversation about what COVID-19 has looked like for them, as well as their strategies and plans they are implementing moving forward.
We talk about some ways to make sure you have enough cash to survive, as well as how to take care of your clients to help them empathize with you.
Be sure to tune into this new episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast!
#howtofilmweddings #weddingvideography #covid19
Learn Wedding Film Pricing with Matt Johnson
Check out Matt Johnson’s new course here: https://courses.whoismatt.com/a/27258/B6tBkrPS
Our friend Matt Johnson needs no introduction. He’s the real deal. With over 200,000 subscribers on YouTube, and a killer educational channel, this guy has helped so many of us.
We had him back on the show to talk all about pricing yourself. How much should you charge? When should you raise prices? We also talk about his BRAND NEW course “Learn Wedding Film Pricing” available TODAY! Such a fun time chatting with this legend!
See his course, as well as his editing course at www.howtofilmweddings.com/whoismatt
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Weddings on a RED with John from Martin Weddings
Have you ever looked at someone’s work and thought, ‘yes!’ That’s the look. Those are the colors. How do they do it? Well, that’s how we felt about John Martin’s work from Martin Wedding Co.
We couldn’t put our finger on why his films looked so different. The answer? He shot many weddings with a RED camera.
We spent quite a bit of time in this episode talking to John about the gear he uses and if he thinks that a RED is actually a great camera for weddings. If you’re a gear head you’ll appreciate this episode.
Check out Martin Weddings on Instagram:
Instagram.com/martinweddings.co
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As wedding filmmakers, music plays such an important role in our films. Finding good music used to take forever. With sites like MusicBed, we have a much easier job.
A couple years back, a band called CHPTRS came out of nowhere and gave us music that helped us all elevate our films. We have both used CHPTRS so many times in our films, and were beside ourselves when the band told us they’d be on the show!
Josh and Jerad, formed CHPTS, and have been making music for a few years now. We talk to them about how they make their music, and the creativity it takes to put it all together. We break down how they come up with their songs, and produce such a unique sound. We also talk about how their art is so personal to them, and it’s so incredible to see how people perceive their art.
We can not wait for you all to check this episode out!
CHPTRS - https://wearechptrs.com/
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100 episodes. We can hardly believe we have recorded 100 episodes. When we started this thing, we had no idea If anyone would listen. We are continually blown away by the loyalty of our listeners. You have helped us grow into the largest wedding video podcast on the planet. Not only that, you’ve helped us build a community focused on kindness, hard work, and good character. We wanted to offer a celebratory episode for our centennial episode, so we brought in some of our favorite guests of the first 100 episodes to offer some advice! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making this podcast what it is today! So excited to record the next 100!
Guests on this podcast include:
Charlie Hilbrant
David Reynosa
Eric Floberg
Hello Tomorrow
Jake Weisler
Jay and Mack
Jay Worsley
Josh Helton
KEJ Productions
Le Reve Films
Matt Harris
Ray Roman
Rob Adams
Kathryn Majic
Who Is Matt Johnson
White in Revery
When it comes to Wedding Filmmaking, you have been living under a rock if you don’t know about White in Revery. Calen and Kristine Rhome have built such an incredible brand in the past several years. They are synonymous with great branding. They know exactly who they are, and are very proud of it.
From traveling the world shooting unreal weddings at jaw dropping locations, to hosting the Venture Workshop, they have done it all, and continue to be pioneers in our industry. Their films, the colors, the brand, it is all spot on.
We sit down with White in Revery to talk about how they have adapted their brand over time. What once was a super moody and adventurous brand, has morphed into a luxurious, high-end brand. How did this happen? What did they do to continue to adapt their brand? We talk about this, and so much more in this week’s episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast, with White in Revery! Grab those ear buds, and enjoy this fresh new episode!
Check out White in Revery
Website - https://bit.ly/2V1b6Zq
YouTube - https://bit.ly/3cgW0Vd
Grab a FREE LUT from Gamut.io, produced by Calen Rhome and Levi Tijerina here: https://bit.ly/3aYYpUt
Instagram - https://bit.ly/2yVmyNE
Check out Venture Workshop Here https://ventureworkshop.co/
Have you heard of Happy Camper Films? No, it’s not just a really cool name, it’s a lifestyle! Tyler and Allison Blair live in a 190 sq. ft RV and travel all over the US creating gorgeous wedding films!
In today’s episode of the How To Film Weddings podcast we talk with Tyler about how he has had to adapt his filmmaking to the space that he lives in as well as some other wedding filmmaking goodness that you are going to love!
It’s time for this week’s episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast!
https://www.happycamperfilms.com/
Https://www.instagram.com/happycamperfilms
Https://www.instagram.com/tylergoesplaces
Https://www.instagram.com/allisongoesplaces
Master The Moment with Ray Roman Films
When you think of luxury weddings you think of Ray Roman. This guy has been charging tens of thousands of dollars for his films for years, and has made a place for himself in the luxury market.
John sits down with Ray to talk all about his new course, “Master the Moment.”
Join Ray Roman as he takes you on-location throughout an entire wedding and breaks down his blueprint for creating films that have made him the world's most influential and in-demand wedding filmmaker. Whether you’re about to shoot your first wedding or are a seasoned professional that wants a behind-the-curtain look at how it's done at the very highest level, this masterclass is a must-see.
This episode is full of wisdom to help you grow in your business. Grab the headphones and tune into this episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast
Link to Ray’s course https://www.mzed.com/checkout/?sku=MZMTM&tap_a=17272-420962&tap_s=790122-70b93d&code=ROMZED10
618 studios is based in Southern California and focused on a primarily higher budget couple. How have they done this? How have they been able to build a brand? Nick and John talk with Kelley and Paul about how they have built the business, and how coloring their films has helped them to raise their prices.
Get 15% off their new luts using promo code HTFW15 here:
https://illumeluts.com/
Follow Kelley and Paul here:
https://www.instagram.com/618studios/
https://www.instagram.com/kelleygilster/
https://www.instagram.com/paulgilster/
https://www.instagram.com/illume_luts/
Join us as we chat with 618 studios on the How To Film Weddings Podcast
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We are living in a crazy time as business owners. With COVID-19, aka the Corona Virus shutting down the earth for a few weeks, we all have a LOT of questions. That being said, we brought in our attorney Paige Hulse, to talk about all things COVID-19, and what we should be doing legally to protect ourselves. We took questions from our Facebook Group and Instagram pages from YOU.
We hope this information helps you a ton in your business. For more information about Paige Hulse, and what we can do to protect ourselves, be sure to check out http://www.howtofilmweddings.com/law
How To Film Weddings Podcast, Episode 095. The How to Film Weddings Podcast, all rights reserved. Interested in being on the How to Film Weddings Podcast? Interested in Sponsorship Opportunities? Shoot us a message on Instagram or email HowToFilmWeddings@gmail.com
TAXES. We all have to deal with them, but do we do them correctly? Do you live in fear that you are going to do something wrong and get your hand slapped by the IRS? What about knowing whether or not you should purchase certain items so you can write them off? It gets SO confusing, but we are here to help.
We took your questions, and answered as many of them as possible in the time we had together. We hold nothing back, and know this will be an episode you want to tune into. With tax season coming up, we wanted to get this to you before it was too late!
Grab a cup of coffee, put in those earbuds, and enjoy this episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast! Are you in need of some help with your books, taxes, and financial planning? Be sure to hit up Core Financial with the link below
www.howtofilmweddings.com/core
When we came across Alessandro Bordoni we were blown away by his work. His work has been featured in Vogue, Brides Magazine, People Magazine. He won WEVA Best Videographer, Best Editor, Best Highlights Film, WPPI Silver Distinction Award, to name a few.
What makes this guy different? Where does he draw his inspiration? We answer these questions and more. We talk to Alessandro about his thriving Luxury Destination Wedding business, and how he got into doing these high profile weddings across the globe. Whether you want to travel or not, these episode is full of content for you to help you in your shooting, and your business!
Join us this week on the How To Film Weddings Podcast!
Check out Alessandro Bordoni’s work here: https://www.alessandrobordoni.com/
Follow Alesandro on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alessandro_bordoni_films/
Follow Alesandro on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user41324814
When it comes to building a loyal following, our guests today have done just that. But maybe not a loyal following with other wedding videographers. Instead, they have destroyed it when it comes to promoting their business to future couples. With over 12,000 Instagram followers, and tens of thousands of views on their videos, they are building a loyal fan base that loves them.
Love Story Films, based in Arizona, is doing it right. They have built a loyal following that raves about their work, supports them, and has helped them to book over 50 weddings in the last year. Some of these weddings hitting over $10,000. That doesn’t just happen over night. They have a distinct look, and brand, that pushed them over the hump. Molly and Luke have nailed it when it comes to how they show off their lives to the world. They have used social media to create a buzz around their brand that has taken them around the world filming weddings.
We were so excited when they agreed to come on the How To Film Weddings to talk about how they have built such a loyal following! Both Nick and John were blown away by some of the things these two had to say! Grab those ear buds and tune into this week’s episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast!
#lovestoryfilms #howtofilmweddingspodcast #howtofilmweddings
Follow Love Story Films
https://yourlovestoryfilms.com/
https://www.instagram.com/lovestoryfilms/
Going to be honest. We saw a video that Stanton Giles made for a couple, and we were both blown away. Just by watching that film, we both agreed we had to have Stanton on the show. It was the first video that we saw in a long time that we watched all the way through.
It was a destination wedding in Mexico. The style was completely different. The vibe was even better. We sat down with Stanton to talk about how he made this video, and what his process was for getting the job. We break down doing whatever it takes to follow your passion.
Join us on this week’s episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast!
Check out Stanton’s Tulum video here: https://youtu.be/YhfHnkIEW0Q
Follow Stanton on IG: www.instagram.com/filmsbystanton
Check out Stanton’s website: https://www.filmsbystanton.com/
#weddingvideography #howtofilmweddings #filmsbystanton
It happened. We had Remi from Maru Films on the podcast. This guy is passionate about story, and you can tell it. Nick and John sit down with Remi to discuss how he is so creative with his films, and how he got into destination weddings.
When we started the podcast, we had Maru Films on our short list and are so excited for Remi to join us.
#weddingvideography #howtofilmweddings #marufilms
Education. Do you really need to invest in yourself? Isn't an 'I'll figure it out on my own' mentality good enough? Do you need education in order to grow in your business?
We 100% believe that the answer is yes. Both John and Nick have seen their businesses grow and thrive over the last few years simply by investing in themselves.
#weddingvideography #howtofilmweddings #howtofilmweddingspodcast
Check out http://www.CompleteWeddingVideography.com to sign up to be in the course, today. If you are watching this at a later day, be sure to click that link to sign up to be on the wait list for more information on when it comes out again!
The Best Way To Build Your Business - With Nick and John
What is the one secret we both wish we would have known when we were getting going? It is often overlooked. Investing into education. Not just reading business books. But ACTUALLY learning from others that have had proven success in the wedding videography industry. Queue How To Film Weddings.
Join Nick and John as they answer your questions LIVE in our Facebook Group. So many questions about the course, so many answers. If you haven’t heard, we have an all-inclusive course going through 30+ hours of content on Business, Shooting, and Editing. It is everything you need to run a 6-figure wedding business.
Check out http://www.CompleteWeddingVideography.com to sign up to be in the course, today. If you are watching this at a later day, be sure to click that link to sign up to be on the wait list for more information on when it comes out again!
The day has finally arrived! At the time of writing this, we are launching The Complete Wedding Videography Course! 20+ years of combined knowledge all dropped into one, all-inclusive course. Business, Shooting, Editing and SO MUCH MORE. We have poured out everything we know into one course, so you can grow as a business owner, cinematographer, story-teller, and artist.
With that being said, we wanted to share a section of our course with you, the fans. We love talking about building packages that sell, and we break it all down for you in this section of the course. So enjoy this sneak peek of The Complete Wedding Videographer Course, as our gift to you!
To sign up for the course click the link http://www.completeweddingvideography.com
If you are listening to this, and the course isn’t currently available, sign up for the email list to be notified when it will be open for enrollment again!
To the HTFW community, thank YOU for allowing us to pursue our dreams of creating this content! Thank YOU for the support of the last couple of years! We hope this course, and this episode bring you tremendous value!
Check out our Complete Wedding Videography Course!! www.completeweddingvideography.com
Join us for this BONUS episode of The How To Film Weddings Podcast! We have been doing FREE Online Workshops over at www.howtofilmweddings.com/freeworkshops and we thought this one was just too good to leave in there. So we are bringing you a supersized episode of the podcast. 90 minutes all about crushing your Instagram in 2020. This workshop will help you as we break down exactly what we have been doing to really grow our following!
Grab those ear buds, and a cup of coffee, and enjoy this week's episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast!
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What To Do When Bookings Are Low
We’ve all been there. We look at our calendar for the year and the bookings are lower than we wanted. How are we going to survive? How are we going to pay the bills?
In this episode, Nick and John break down 5 ways to get more bookings! We talk about things you should be doing RIGHT NOW to make sure you are good for next wedding season. To be honest, there’s no secret sauce. It is slow, steady, hard work and relationship building. But don’t worry, we have you covered. Tune into this week’s episode of The How To Film Weddings Podcast!
CHECK OUT OUR COURSE - https://www.completeweddingvideography.com/
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Part 2 with Jeremy Doorn of Core Financial:
TAXES. We all have to deal with them, but do we do them correctly? Do you live in fear that you are going to do something wrong and get your hand slapped by the IRS? What about knowing whether or not you should purchase certain items so you can write them off? It gets SO confusing, but we are here to help.
We took your questions, and answered as many of them as possible in the time we had together. We hold nothing back, and know this will be an episode you want to tune into. With the new year coming, we wanted to get this to you before it was too late!
Grab a cup of coffee, put in those earbuds, and enjoy this episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast! Are you in need of some help with your books, taxes, and financial planning? Be sure to hit up Core Financial with the link below
www.howtofilmweddings.com/core
So excited to bring Hello Tomorrow back on the How To Film Weddings Podcast! These two make us laugh so hard, and they infuse so much of their personality into their brand. Within a few minutes of talking with these two, you know exactly who they are.
We brought Erin and Maclean back onto the podcast to talk all about infusing personality into your brand. How to show off who you are, so people know they are hiring someone they really want at their wedding. This episode is full of nuggets, and we can’t wait for you to check it out! Be sure to check out Hello Tomorrow with the links below! Also, we promise we didn’t pay them to talk about our course. They just like us that much.
Follow Hello Tomorrow:
Website - https://www.hellotomorrow.ca/
Instagram - http://instagram.com/hellotmrw
Instagram. Facebook. They are incredibly important to your wedding videography business in 2020. But how in the world are you supposed to show up in a super saturated market? Are you supposed to run ads? Buy followers?
We bring Max Sadik, Facebook and Instagram marketing pro, back on the show to talk about strategies for blowing up your brand in 2020. With a mixture of free content as well as paid ads, you can really fill your schedule for the year. His previous episode is one of our top downloaded episodes of all time, so we know you’d be glad to hear from him again!
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#weddingvideography #howtofilmweddings #facebookmarketing #instagrammarketing
We can not believe it is here.
The Complete Wedding Videography Course.
When we started How To Film Weddings, we never thought it would be this big. We never thought it would turn into what it has. If you would have told us 2 years ago we’d be dropping a course neither of us would have believed it. But to be honest, it is exactly what we need to be doing. The wedding video industry is a tricky one. So many people start, but don’t thrive. That’s where the course comes in. That’s why we do the podcast. We want you to thrive in your business. We want you to grow as an artist. Nothing makes us happier than to see your work improve. To see your prices go up! So in this podcast we talk about why we do HTFW, and why this course is a life-changer for us. In case you haven’t heard, here are the details for the course :
The Complete Wedding Videography Course
3 modules Business. Shooting. Editing. The all-in-1 solution to run your entire wedding videography business. We open our entire playbook and show you exactly how we both run our 6-figure businesses! 24+ hours of content 2.5 hour behind-the-scenes video of John filming at an actual wedding 8 hour behind-the-scenes of Nick editing a full wedding film Recorded sales calls with real couples Digital template PDFs to help you run your budget, book higher paying couples, send out questionnaires + more! Check out the free section of the course, a consultation guideline on booking higher budget weddings, available today for you to download at completeweddingvideography.com #weddingvideography #weddingvideocourse #completeweddingvideography
Should you hire a team and build a big business? Should you hire an editor to work with you? Should you outsource? Should you just suck it up for a while and save some money first before hiring someone? Today’s episode is for you. We talk to Sara and Michael from Wedditor (our favorite wedding editing service) about whether or not it makes sense to hire someone, or outsource. The answer is different for different people.
We are so pumped to have the crew from Wedditor back on the podcast, and can’t wait for you to hear this BONUS episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast.
Be sure to check out Wedditor at www.howtofilmweddings.com/wedditor
#weddingvideography #howtofilmweddingspodcast #weddingpodcast
When it comes to wedding videography, there are a few companies that set the bar for the industry. The Film Poets have to be on that list. Their films are not only timeless, but beautifully shot and edited. John and Nick sit down with Matt Davis, of The Film Poets to talk about how they have become so influential.
We also talk about sound design, and how they continually get incredible audio for their weddings. Be sure to check out their BRAND NEW presets for audio using this link: https://geni.us/htfwSoundGrades
We have wanted Matt on the show since we started the podcast! Grab those headphones and enjoy this episode of the show To Film Weddings Podcast!
Follow The Film Poets
Instagram - www.instagram.com/thefilmpoets
Website - www.thefilmpoets.com
Audio presets - https://geni.us/htfwSoundGrades
Happy New Year!
2019 was the year that did it for us. We can’t believe just how far we’ve come in 12 short months. Day by day, little by little, we’ve built something that we think is truly remarkable. In today’s episode we look back at 2019, and see just how far we’ve come. We also look forward to 2020, and talk about what we are excited about in the new year!
Happy New Year to you all! Let’s start out this brand new decade with a bang! Thank you for your continued support of the How To Film Weddings Podcast, and the amazing community!
Don’t take legal advice from a friend. Take legal advice from a professional. We’ve had SO MANY questions regarding contracts, and legal questions, that we decided to bring on our personal attorney, Paige Hulse to answer your questions.
We posted in our Facebook group (join at www.facebook.howtofilmweddings.com) a graphic that said “legal questions” and let you decide what we talked about. So we spent the hour chatting with Paige about all of the things you had asked. This episode is packed with useful info.
Paige helped write John’s contract, and has saved him literally tens of thousands of dollars in legal fees. When it comes to your contracts, and running your business, you don’t want to skip past the legal aspects. Do these things right from the beginning!
Also as an added bonus, Paige has a contract template shop at shopcreativelaw.com that has specific contracts you can purchase for your business. From a wedding videographer contract, to a 2nd shooter contract, it’s all in her shop! Be sure to use promo code HTFW for 10% off your order!
We know you’re going to love this episode with Paige Hulse!
More about Paige
www.shopcreativelaw.com (use promo code htfw at checkout for 10% off)
https://www.instagram.com/creativelawshop/
https://www.instagram.com/paige.hulse/
#howtofilmweddings #weddingvideography #weddingvideographer
Only a couple of years ago, Johnny Apple didn’t even have a wedding video business. Now he’s bringing in 6 figures+ and shooting tons of luxury weddings. How’d he do it? Was there a secret formula? When it comes down to it, it was a combination of luck and taking advantage of the opportunities he was given.
Here’s the thing, we can’t always create a “how to” step-by-step process for you to hit it big. But you have to be READY for when a break happens. Are you going to be ready for when the “big fish” swims by to catch it? We get into exactly how Johnny has gone from never shooting a wedding, to being referred by tons of luxury planners in the Dallas area. We know you’ll enjoy this episode of the how to film weddings podcast!
Check out Johnny Apple
Website - http://johnnyapplefilms.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnnyapplefilms/
#howtofilmweddings #howtofilmweddingspodcast #weddingvideography
TAXES. We all have to deal with them, but do we do them correctly? Do you live in fear that you are going to do something wrong and get your hand slapped by the IRS? What about knowing whether or not you should purchase certain items so you can write them off? It gets SO confusing, but we are here to help.
We just announced a new sponsor, Core Financial, and are so excited to have the first of many episodes with Jeremy Doorn, of Core. We took your questions, and answered as many of them as possible in the time we had together. We hold nothing back, and know this will be an episode you want to tune into. With the new year coming, we wanted to get this to you before it was too late!
Grab a cup of coffee, put in those earbuds, and enjoy this episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast! Are you in need of some help with your books, taxes, and financial planning? Be sure to hit up Core Financial with the link below
www.howtofilmweddings.com/core
When we started this podcast, there were some names out there that we thought we may never get to interview. One of those names was Riccardo Fasoli. We are more than excited to have Riccardo on the Podcast today!
Born in Italy, and now living in Germany, he travels the world telling stories that pierce you. His style is undeniably him. So we had to interview him about how he does it. How does he create such riveting stories on wedding days. We spend a large portion of the episode chatting with Riccardo about how he has sound his voice in the industry. How is he doing it, year after year. He is a legend, and we can not wait for you to tune into this episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast! This one will inspire you to really lean into what makes you, you. Don’t be afraid to push the limit and be fully you.
To follow Riccardo Fasoli
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/riccardofasoli/
Kreativ Wedding on IG - https://www.instagram.com/kreativwedding/
Website - https://www.kreativ-wedding.de/
Experience a Mentor Session with John & Nick
We talk about them all the time, but getting a MENTOR can really help you in your business. Save SO MUCH TIME by skipping over some of the mistakes that others made along the way. You are never too established in your business to not take advice from others. We have a special treat for you this week as a BONUS EPISODE of the How To Film Weddings Podcast. Nick and John sit down with Monika Garland to talk to her about her business, and answer questions. This is a real life look into a mentor session with John and Nick, and we know it will be helpful to you all!
If you are interested in a mentor session, be sure to check out www.howtofilmweddings.com/mentorship. Whether it is with us, or with someone else, do yourself a favor and reach out to someone who might be a few steps further than you!
A huge thanks to Monika for being on the show! Be sure to check out Monika's work here:
https://www.monikagarlandproductions.com/
Jake Weisler has doubled his prices in one year. He used to start at $2000, and max out at $4000. After some changes, he is now STARTING OUT at $4000 for his wedding packages. What changed? What did he do differently? We break it down with him on this episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast!
In this episode we talk to Jake about exactly what he has changed in the last year to double his prices. Tangible advice that anyone can apply to their business to start charging more. It isn’t easy, and doesn’t come without working hard, but it can be done. Building a brand that is focused on quality, and educating your couples play a huge part in raising your prices. Grab those ear buds, and tune into this week’s episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast, with Jake Weisler
Grab Jake’s Light Leak Pack - https://cinemaflares.com/products/jake-weisler-wedding-collection
Follow Jake on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jakeweislerfilms/
Check out Jake’s Website - https://www.jakeweislerfilms.com/
#jakeweislerfilms #howtofilmweddings #howtofilmweddingspodcast
It is time for a BONUS EPISODE of the How To Film Weddings Podcast. We brought back one of the legends in our industry, Rob Adams. This guy has been filming weddings for over 20 years (even though he looks about 25 years old), and has been KILLING it with his wedding video business.
In today’s episode, we talk all about how to edit wedding films efficiently. We break down his thought process, as well as his workflow when it comes to editing weddings. It was such a great conversation and we can’t wait for you to hear all about it. So many deep nuggets in this one, you might want to listen to it twice!
We are so thankful for pioneers like Rob Adams that have allowed others in the industry to grow and learn from his education. We also want to mention that he has a BRAND NEW editing course, “Wedding Film Editing.” The Complete training series to show you exactly how he hand crafts his wedding films!
Grab those ear buds, pour you a cup of coffee, and enjoy this bonus episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast, with Rob Adams!
Snag Rob’s Wedding Film Editing Course for $50 off with promo code htfw here www.vimeo.com/ondemand/weddingfilmediting
Follow Rob Adams
Website - https://www.robadamsfilms.com/
Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/robadamsfilms
#weddingvideography #robadamsfilms #howtofilmweddings
Working with high-end clientele. Most of us want to do it, but almost none of us know how to get there. How do you get those $10,000+ bookings? What is the secret to being able to charge that much?
In this episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast, John sits down with Lindsey and Cherish Conklin, a husband and wife team, and owners of Le Reve Films, based in Southern California. They have been shooting weddings for well over a decade, and have been charging over $10,000 per wedding. John breaks down the steps they took to get into this market.
They have filmed weddings for celebrities, and worked with some of the biggest wedding planners in the world. But it wasn’t an easy road! Tune into this week’s episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast to learn exactly how they have built a business that demands a higher price!
Check Out Le Reve, and find out more about what they do with the links below:
Website: https://www.lerevefilms.com/
Mentoring: https://www.lerevefilms.com/education
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Just apply a LUT and the footage will look perfect! That is what a lot of filmmakers think when it comes to getting great colors in your films. But the truth of the matter is that you REALLY need to know what you are doing, in order to get the right colors in your films. When you think of great color, if you are a wedding videographer, one of the names that always comes to mind is White in Revery. Calen is a bit of a coloring genius, and we really wanted to have him on to talk about getting the right color in camera, so that you can apply a LUT and get great colors.
So we sit down with Calen Rhome, and Levi Tijerina, from White in Revery, to discuss this. Also, they make a HUGE announcement in the podcast talking about a BRAND NEW endeavor that is going to help out so many wedding film makers. We break down some color science, things you should be looking for on a wedding day, tips and tricks to get great color every time, and so much more. We can not wait to share this episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast!
To celebrate their launch, Calen and Levi are giving away a FREE LUT to our listeners. Head over to https://gamut.io/htfw/ref/2/ to snag yours!
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John has gone from 200 subscribers to over 12,000 in 24 months. It wasn't easy. His ads make him nearly $1000/month just for people watching his videos. Not to mention, he just booked a $15,000 video and photo package wedding in California, all because the bride saw his video on YouTube.
Join John as he breaks down his ENTIRE strategy on how he build out his YouTube channel that continues to grow each month. He holds nothing back as he breaks down literally everything he does when uploading videos. YouTube is the number two search engine in the world, brides are watching videos there, and you are not too late to make an impact with your YouTube Channel. Grab those ear buds, and get ready for an episode that can really change your business!
Building Packages That Sell Do you feel like you are constantly leaving money on the table, or missing out on bookings? In today’s episode, Nick and John break down the different types of package options you can offer. Do you want to offer packages? A la carte? A hybrid of the two? What is the best of you in your business? Which ones of these options fits better for your clientele? We have been having a lot of mentor sessions lately, and are seeing so many things that could be better in the packages of the business owners we are talking with. The psychology behind what you are charging, how you lay out your packages, and what you offer in them really makes a big difference on whether or not you will be booking that couple. In this episode, we will walk you through the 3 types of package options you can offer, and why each of them is good, and potentially bad for your business. Grab those headphones, and listen to this week’s episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast!
It finally happened! We had Elaine and Kaleb from KEJ productions on the How To Film Weddings Podcast. This conversation was sooo good. Like we almost cried when we were talking with them. We go to an entirely different level on this episode and can’t wait for you to hear it.
We talk about how they paid off all of their debt by working in this business. We talk about defining your own version of what success means. We talk about being passionate about your work. We talk about so many good things. Kind of hard to write them all in a description. So instead, put on those ear buds, and listen in on this week’s episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast with KEJ Productions!
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We are so excited to have Michael and Sara from Wedditor back on for a bonus episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast! We sit down again to dive deeper into the world of editing. How does your office affect your working habits? How do the ergonomics of your office play a role in your editing? What ways can you improve your office to make it more conducive to editing?
Nick and John chat with these two again about Wedditor, what can be learned even if you don’t plan on hiring a company to outsource your films, and so much more. We hope you enjoy this BONUS episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast!
Check out Wedditor here: www.howtofilmweddings.com/wedditor
Here’s the thing, weddings are personal. The people getting married, they are people. No two couples are the same. More and more, couples are choosing their wedding videographer based on personality, branding, and being able to relate to them.
So how do we become more unique? How do we attract the right people for our brand? You have to know who you are. Let’s say that again, you have to know who you are. What do you stand for? Why do you shoot weddings? What makes you keep shooting weddings? How can you infuse that into your branding? Into your personality?
When John met Becca Neblock at 2019’s Venture Workshop, he could tell she didn’t care what anyone else thought. He could tell she knew who she was, and what she stood for. Fast forward a half a year later, and we are having her on the podcast to talk just about that. How she knows who she is, and stands for what matters most to her. Nick met Becca at the first Venture, has done styled shoots with her, and has been impressed.
This podcast is full of info about your brand, but we also dive into feminism. We talk to Becca about what that means to her, and how people can be more aware of things they do at weddings to degrade women. We love bringing light to this topic, and are very excited for you to hear the conversation.
Becca holds nothing back on her website, and her IG account be sure to check her out.
Website: https://beccaneblock.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beccaneblock/
Today’s episode is a fun one! We bring in Maddie Mae from Adventure Instead to talk all about working with photographers on the wedding day. We also pick her brain on all things elopements. She’s traveled all around the world shooting adventurous elopements, and knows a thing or two about them!
Maddie also runs the Adventure Instead Academy, a full course that teaches everything there is to know about elopements. From booking elopements, to how to actually shoot them. Such a great resource!
Maddie has built a loyal following of over 100K followers on Instagram, and has done so by being unique, and staying true to what matters to her. So excited to share this episode of the podcast!
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How much should you charge? When should you raise your prices? Most of us have just plucked a number out of thin air, and say “that is what I am going to charge! That is how much I am worth!” But to be honest, there really is no rhyme or reason behind why you are charging that much. So how do you know how much to charge? Nick and John break down exactly what they’ve done in the past decade to know their worth, price themselves competitively, as well as continually RAISE THEIR PRICES. It isn’t science, but there definitely is a formula when it comes to knowing what to charge, and when you are ready to raise those prices. So many people post about this in our Facebook Group, so we thought we’d spend an hour tackling the subject. This episode will help you to know exactly where you are in your market. Grab those ear buds, and pull up a seat for this week’s episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast!
How in the world has it already been a year of the How To Film Weddings Podcast? Time sure does fly when you are having fun. Nick and John thought it would be fun to have a round table discussion with some of their favorites as a special 1 year episode. So we brought in Matt Johnson, and Eric Floberg. To top it off, we had Phil Danger host the conversation. Nick, John, Matt, and Eric basically cut up for an hour, talk about some behind the scenes of the podcast, answer some of Phil’s questions, and talk about why in the world we decided to do this thing in the first place!
A huge thank you to the How To Film Weddings community for supporting us, and for helping us to create the best group of wedding filmmakers in the world. We can’t wait to see where we are in another year! It means the world to us that you have come along for the journey, and we will continue to push forward, helping the industry to get better every day.
Congrats to us all for 1 year of the How To Film Weddings Podcast!
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Wedding Photographers vs Wedding Videographers. We constantly see in different groups, one of these groups griping about the others. Can’t we all just get along? Nick and John have a treat for the How To Film Weddings listeners today. We have LA based wedding and portrait photographer Caroline Tran (yes, she’s #famous) on the show.
We tackle the questions all around videographers working well with photographers. What is the best way to get a referral from a photographer? What is the best way to drive a photographer insane on the wedding day?
We break down so many things regarding working together as a team, and think this episode will really help you see it from another perspective. Our goal is to help elevate the industry, and if we can get video and photo crews working together as teams on the wedding day, we can all have better work.
We also talk about some of Caroline’s educational resources that can help you in your posing, and in your business. Links are below! Put on the headphones, pull up a chair, and get ready for an amazing episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast
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Website: https://carolinetran.net/
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How To Film Weddings Podcast, Episode 060. The How to Film Weddings Podcast, all rights reserved.
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Outsourcing. We get probably 10 emails a week from companies bugging us trying to edit our videos for us. Annoying is a nice way to put it. But here is the problem most of us face. The backlog monster. We get going in our busy season and shoot a ton of weddings, only to realize we have so many to edit. So do we just take forever to edit them ourselves? Do we hire one of these random companies that emails us?
The look and feel of your films is SO PERSONAL to your brand. Especially if you are a boutique video company. So trusting someone to edit your films is a huge risk.
Recently, John heard about a company called Wedditor. They didn’t reach out to us. We reached out to them. We wanted to make that point because they have NEVER cold called, or cold emailed someone. It has all been word of mouth (check mark number 1 in their favor). After chatting a bit with them, he hired them to edit one of his films. From the moment they began to work together, it was completely different than some of these other companies. Their attention to detail, and making him happy was number 1. John shared the news with Nick about Wedditor, and he began having them do his edits as well. We have both been blown away at how close they are getting on the first version of the films.
Fast forward a few months, and we worked out a deal for Wedditor to be one of our show sponsors. This is saying a lot, because we don’t just let anyone sponsor the show. Their team has been nothing short of amazing. Since we started spreading the news about Wedditor, their inbox has been inundated with emails and questions. So we thought it would be best to have them on the show to answer all of the questions about Wedditor, plus provide some knowledge just on the editing front. They edit hundreds of films, and see a lot of the same mistakes over and over again. We answer questions about editing, staying motivated and more. So great to talk to the CEO Michael, and the head of production, Sara, on this episode.
For more information about Wedditor check out www.HowToFilmWeddings.com/wedditor and enter promo code HTFW for $50 off your first project.
Thanks for keeping the HTFW community strong! Leave us a review, and share this podcast with a friend. Until next time, SEE YA!
Mentorships. You are probably too far along in your business to have one, right? Or you probably think that they are just for beginners? You are older than someone, or have been in business longer than someone, so you’d never reach out to them about mentoring you in an area you just can’t get over the hump with in your business?
Nick and John break down the myths behind mentorships, talk about how they have affected them in their businesses, and go through different ways their businesses have changed because of mentorships.
John was in business for almost 9 years before he even went to a workshop, and breaks down whether or not he wishes he would have sought out any help beforehand. Nick talks about spending a day with PenWeddings, and then doing a multi-week long mentorship with Forestry Films.
Whether you are brand new, or have been doing this for a while, we strongly recommend you listen to this episode. It just may be the push you need to make the changes in your business that take you to the next level!
We are giving away a 1 hour mentorship session FOR FREE. Check out the link for our giveaway here: https://www.howtofilmweddings.com/mentorship
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How To Film Weddings Podcast, Episode 058. The How to Film Weddings Podcast, all rights reserved.
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A few weeks ago John was in Italy and Nick had some serious FOMO. So, Nick decided to hog a little of the spotlight and record a BONUS episode in the form of a LIVE Q&A in the How To Film Weddings Facebook Group (https://bit.ly/2DPCelB). Nick fielded all sorts of questions ranging from reception lighting to the future of HTFW, and discovered that talking for 45+ minutes by himself isn't an easy task!
What do you think of solo HTFW podcasts? Would you like to hear from just John or Nick? Let us know in the comments below ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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How To Film Weddings Podcast, Episode 057. The How to Film Weddings Podcast, all rights reserved.
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We stumbled upon a crazy video from a company called Blnk Films, and we were blown away. So much so that we had to figure out who was behind the camera on the shoot. Turns out, Kathryn Majic created this film. We posted it in our group, and it went kind of crazy. So many amazing shots, so many amazing moments.
We break down the film, as well as talk with Kathryn about how she has gone from nothing at all, to a brand that is killing it, in 2 short years. So amazing to see what up and coming filmmakers can do, especially so soon in their careers.
This episode is something you definitely want to tune into. No matter if you are new, or have been doing this a decade, you definitely want to check it out.
To see the film we are talking about click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsm6kKscfyU&t=2s
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We did it. We have arrived. Sculpting With Time is on the How To Film Weddings Podcast. If you don’t know who these people are, Alex and Whitney Douglas are some of the best, if not THE best in the world. They have won pretty much every award there is to win as wedding filmmakers. Their films are mind-glowingly good, and are completely unique. Based in Houston Texas, but travel all around the world shooting gorgeous weddings.
John and Nick sit down with Whitney and Alex to talk about their amazing conference Vision Quest . The lineup of speakers is incredible. Be sure to check it out the link http://bit.ly/2mghk8S. We also walk through their BRAND NEW wedding film, and Alex does a commentary on the film.
Such a great episode, and we are so pumped to make a HUGE announcement (you have to listen to the podcast to hear the news). Hopefully, we will SEE YA soon (hint).
List of awards include: WPPI Grand Film Award Winner 2018 + 2019, WPPI Bill Hurter Award 2019 (top photo or video scored in entire event-1st time a filmmaker has won this award), WEVA 2019 Filmmaker of the Year, For Loves Sake Filmmaker of the year 2018 + 2019, Love Stories TV Filmmaker of the year 2019)
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How To Film Weddings Podcast, Episode 055. The How to Film Weddings Podcast, all rights reserved.
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Today we are talking all about 2nd shooting. What should you be looking for in a 2nd shooter? What should you be doing to be a better 2nd shooter? How much should you pay your 2nd shooters?
We are joined by our good friend Larry Marshall (https://bit.ly/2k6F7r9) to talk about some of the things he has been doing to build himself a niche in the 2nd shooter industry. Not only does he run his own company, but he 2nd shoots to fill in the gaps in his schedule. He has shot for PenWeddings, Eyenamics, and Charlie Hilbrant, just to name a few. He is a WEALTH of knowledge when it comes to hiring 2nd shooters, as well as being a second shooter. We dive into all of the things you should be thinking about when hiring a 2nd shooter, as well as things to be thinking about to BE a great 2nd shooter.
In our Facebook group (https://bit.ly/2DPCelB) we get so many questions about 2nd shooting. This podcast is a guide for you that you can reference in the years to come! So pumped about this one, we hope you enjoy!!
See ya!
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How To Film Weddings Podcast, Episode 054. The How to Film Weddings Podcast, all rights reserved.
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When you poll a group of wedding videographers and ask who their favorite wedding videographer is, the name Forestry Films always pops up. What David and Harmony have done for the “adventurous couples” brand has shifted the way hundreds of filmmakers do what they do. They are an influence in the education space, and have been killing it with their films. Not only do they have some incredible LUTs, they offer the Craft 5K Wedding Films course that is teaching wedding videographers everything they need to know about getting their business to a place where they can charge $5000 for a wedding film (https://craft5k.forestryfilms.com/htfw).
We had the pleasure of sitting down with David, and doing a Live FB Q&A inside of our facebook group (https://bit.ly/2DPCelB) answering your questions about anything and everything with posing, building a brand, shooting, and more. If you are a wedding videographer, or even a wedding photographer, this episode is a great listen to help build your business, and your brand! Be sure to check it out, and sign up to be on the list for the Craft 5K Wedding Films course the next time that it goes on sale: https://craft5k.forestryfilms.com/htfw
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How To Film Weddings Podcast, Episode 053. The How to Film Weddings Podcast, all rights reserved.
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What do we all want? Better SEO!! When do we want it? NOW! But do you really even know what SEO is or how to get it better? Is it something that you can really hire to have done? Squarespace VS. Wordpress. Do you understand how Google works and ranking in the most powerful search engine in the world? If you want to have great SEO you might need to start with understanding exactly what it is!
Good news, everyone! Today’s episode we tracked down the amazing talented wedding photographer and SEO genius Catalina Dow (https://bit.ly/2HCqdl1) to tell us all the things about what SEO is and how to improve your rankings! She spends time daily looking and and improving her SEO so that she can rank for the keywords and phrases that are will impact her business the most. Her method for improving SEO IS the crockpot method, baby!
She loves SEO so much and think it is so fun that she created a course - SEO is FUN (https://bit.ly/2zJYaLW) In her course Catalina walks you through how she has built her website that consistently ranks on google and gets her 50-100 inquires A MONTH!
So grab those head phones, turn up the volume and join John, Nick & Catalina for this weeks episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast!
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Youtube. We talk about it all of the time. Literally we can’t stop talking about it. Why? Because it is SO IMPORTANT to your brand. John has grown his channel from 200 subscribers to over 11,000 in the last 2 years. Nick started his channel last year and has passed 6000 subscribers. But who cares about numbers? Well we do, but only when they mean that you will make more money.
YouTube is the 2nd largest search engine, and it is owned by Google. This is big. When a bride types in “wedding videos that make me cry” or “Wichita Kansas Wedding Videos” wouldn’t you want to be the first one to pop up? Both John and Nick have seen their business make tens of thousands more each year since pushing YouTube.
So today’s guest, is a YouTube rockstar. Sean Cannell is killing it on youtube. Over 1.5 million subscribers across his channels. Yep. We must be a big deal because he agreed to come on and talk to us about all things YouTube. He has over 55 million views of his videos, and is adding over 20,000 subscribers a month. But how? Why does it matter? We thought you’d never ask!
Join Nick and John, as they interview Sean Cannell about his Video Ranking Academy (https://bit.ly/2DJgBDE) and how you can grow your channel. We answer questions all of your questions about growing a YouTube channel as a wedding videographer! Until next time, SEE YA!
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How To Film Weddings Podcast, Episode 051. The How to Film Weddings Podcast, all rights reserved.
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50 episodes?! How did that happen? It is our 50th episode.
We knew we had to something big. We asked all of our famous friends, but they were all busy, so we settled with Aaron Tharpe (kidding). You may have heard of him or a little company called 31 Films. Yeah, that Aaron Tharpe. We think we are really special for having him on the podcast, because he is pretty much a legend in our industry. Not only is he charging $10,000+ for his wedding films, the films themselves are some of the best in the world. Using light, composition, crazy good gear and lenses, 31 Films crafts some of the best films you will ever see. You probably don’t need any introduction to Aaron, but in case you do, there it was.
Time for us to offer a HUGE thank you to the How To Film Weddings community. We had no idea what would happen when we uploaded our first podcast 50 episodes ago. The community we have seen grow is astonishing, and we pinch ourselves every day asking if this is real life. What kind of came from an accidental podcast recording has turned into the most listened to wedding film making podcast in the world (or at least we think so). We have come such a long way, but this is only the beginning. It wouldn’t be possible without YOUR support, so we just wanted to say thank you!
Thank you for listening in, for subscribing, for joining the Facebook group, for so many things. If we have never met in person, we hope to do so one day. We hope you know that we care about each and every one of you. Thank you for telling others about our show. We could go on and on forever, but just know that we are more than appreciative for you. Until next time, SEE YA!
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Shooting 100 weddings in 1 year. We will say that one more time. 100 WEDDINGS IN 1 YEAR. Is this even possible? Would you want to even do this to yourself? Well Kaylor of Kaye Shaye Films did that in 2018. Over 100. This isn’t a podcast to tell you that you should shoot 100 weddings in a year. Rather a conversation with Kaylor about all she has been up to, the HARD WORK she has put in to grow her business into a 6 figure company.
We also talk about the video. Yes, that video. If you haven’t seen it, here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3Il1A_-vwI. She was featured in a Full Time Filmmaker video which caused quite the uproar on Facebook. Questioning whether a female in the industry can really make good money, and survive in a male dominated world. Well let’s just tell you this, and it is a spoiler alert, females are DOMINATING in the industry. John and Nick are pumped to share this interview with Kaye Shaye Films where we break down just how she shot 100 weddings in a year, what she is up to this year, and some helpful tips on growing a business through good ol’ hard work. We also talk about how she has gone from a few thousand, to right at 20K followers on her Instagram page.
Throw on those ear buds, and get ready for some #deepnuggets as we talk with Kaylor. Be sure to follow along live inside of our Facebook Group with the conversation!
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How To Film Weddings Podcast, Episode 049. The How to Film Weddings Podcast, all rights reserved.
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YouTube, Instagram and Facebook - oh my! When should I post? How often should I post? What platform is right? Can Nick say Pinterest correctly? We answer YOUR questions and MORE in our most recent Facebook LIVE Q&A.
We took questions from people in our Facebook group (did you know we had a Facebook group!?) and Instagram (we have one of those too) and our live chat! We always have the best time when we record these LIVE podcasts Q&A episodes.
So grab some coffee, put on the head phone and get ready to learn some deep nuggets in this BONUS episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast.
John sits down with Henry Martens of The Brothers Martens to ask all of the questions about his upcoming trip to Italy, to film his first International destination wedding. The Brothers Martens travel all around the world shooting weddings, and although John has shot nearly 500 weddings, he hasn’t ever traveled outside of the U.S. to film one.
John and Henry chat about all of the things to be thinking about to travel for a wedding (not just internationally). What to pack, what to leave at home, and everything in between. This podcast is a bit different, because John was really wanting to just ask Henry all of the questions regarding travel. So this one is more of a podcast where you can listen in on the conversation, and hopefully pick up a thing or two about traveling.
We know this one is specific, but we KNOW that it will help you, even if you aren’t planning on traveling in the near future. Listening to the conversation will give you a behind the curtain look at what all we are thinking about for some of these bigger destination packages! We have actually interviewed Henry one time before, and it is a good one!
We also talk about the conference that Henry will be teaching at in October, Vision Quest. It is going to be insane!
We hope you enjoy! Until next time, SEE YA!
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Youtube. You know that video platform that is owned by Google? The #2 biggest search engine in the world? Yeah, you need to be killing it on there. The truth is, that are not on Vimeo looking for wedding videographers. Other film makers are on Vimeo. So are you too late to join the YouTube game, or is it too late to take it seriously? Absolutely not. Now is the time to take your YouTube channel to the next level. More people are on YouTube than ever before, and you need to be active on YouTube!
Nick and John have both grown their YouTube channels slow and steady over the past 2 years. In November of 2017 John had under 500 subscribers. At the time of this recording, he has right at 10,000. Nick started his channel less than 18 months ago, and at the time of this recording he has over 5,000 subscribers. But who cares about subscribers if you don’t get any bookings from YouTube? Well, we can promise you it has gotten us several weddings, and a lot of destination and travel weddings as well.
Join us in this podcast as we talk about how Nick has added almost 4000 subscribers since January, how he got a video to go “viral” with a million views, and what it has meant to his business since growing his channel. John and Nick break down what they have been up to on YouTube, and how they are getting real clients from the platform, and how they are continuing to grow their channels each month.
This episode can change your entire business. So take some notes, and really lean in. We recorded an episode early in our podcast talking about how to get found on YouTube where we break it down on how we upload / what we are thinking about, so you might want to check that out here: https://bit.ly/2Ys3FwH
We can’t wait to see you all upping your YouTube Game! Until next time, SEE YA!
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We’ve all seen the “typical” wedding video. The couple loves it, but does it TRULY inspire you as a film maker? Do you feel like you created something that nobody else on the planet could have created? We all get in a rut of just pumping out edits, and getting into a routine with the way we do things.
Let’s queue up our conversation with Josh Helton, of A Little Long Distance. If you haven’t seen their work, they take it to an entirely different level. The edits aren’t perfect, rather they are more raw. They include moments from times that aren’t just the wedding day. Josh and his wife Jess now live in Ft. Collins Colorado, but just moved from the Nashville area. Their entire vibe is oozing with personality, and it is just so relatable, that they are charging nearly $10,000 for some of their films. He isn’t doing flashy gimbal shots, or crazy camera tricks. At the core, it is just really good content. It is hard to explain what he is doing, and we think that is why so many of us are looking to their films to inspire us with our own. But he takes his films to such a personal level that they sometimes are almost painful to watch. Because it is just that intimate. Don’t take our word for it, check his website out here: http://bit.ly/2Z4rjMP
The point of today’s episode isn’t to get you to shoot like Josh, rather to shoot like YOU. What does that look like? We don’t expect you to know it the first time you shoot a wedding. But we want you to challenge yourself to push to another level with your couples. To push to another level with your edits. Get out of your own box, and think to yourself “what would I make if I had no boundaries.” Work on that. We hope you enjoy today’s episode as much as we recording it!
Also, a huge thank you to our amazing community. If you aren’t part of the How To Film Weddings Facebook group, check it out here https://bit.ly/2DPCelB. It is a great place to get connected with other film makers, and to grow as artists and business people.
Grab those earbuds and enjoy this week’s episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast!
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🖥 🛒 Visit the How To Film Weddings Website & Shop: https://bit.ly/2X5PoSz The dreaded wedding hangover. Ever had one? If you've been in this industry very long you know that it is a REAL THING. We see posts week after week about how so many are DEAD the day after a wedding. But what if we told you that you never had to have a wedding hangover again!? Nick is joined by his awesome wife Jenn this week on the podcast and they talk about how they haven't had a wedding hang over in 2+ years! Jenn has been on a health and fitness journey since 2017 and has learned a lot about health, nutrition and the importance of being active. Jenn and Nick really open up about how their life (and business) has drastically improved after they decided to take their health seriously. They get real practical on ways to avoid that hang over and answer the questions you have about health, business and balancing the two together! Put in those ear buds, get your cup of coffee and enjoy this weeks episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast! 🍯📖 Save $200 & Get a Free Week Trial of Honeybook: https://bit.ly/2WGZY1z 🚨 Join the How To Film Weddings Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/2DPCelB 🖋 Need a Contract? Use 'HTFW' at checkout to save 10% here: https://bit.ly/2VG9J0c 🎧 📱Listen to the How To Wedding Podcast: https://bit.ly/2IB3vcA 🎶 Be sure to check out MusicBed, and their amazing membership program by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2QQwW0B 📍Try out TubeBuddy the best tool to help grow your YouTube account: https://bit.ly/2DRHMfC Follow us on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2z2NuIA Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2ODzOIM Follow John on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2AYTiE2 Follow Redeemed Productions on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2tdwZop Follow Wild Oak Films on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2OD1EoL Follow Nick on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2PV9KxE How To Film Weddings Podcast, Episode 044. The How to Film Weddings Podcast, all rights reserved. Interested in being on the How to Film Weddings Podcast? Interested in Sponsorship Opportunities? Shoot us a message on Instagram or email HowToFilmWeddings@gmail.com
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We have been waiting to have these two on the How To Film Weddings Podcast for some time, and are SO EXCITED to bring you Rick and Sarah Pendergraft of PenWeddings. Widely acclaimed as the best wedding story tellers on the planet, these two literally travel the globe filming extravagant weddings with beautiful stories. When you watch a PenWeddings video, you know it is them because of their careful attention to detail, and their unmatched story telling ability. So Nick and John sit down to talk to these two about how they do just that, capture riveting stories. They have amassed nearly 50,000 youtube subscribers and have had several videos go VIRAL on youtube with well over a million views (and one with nearly 9,000,000)! They didn’t do this by accident, they did it by telling stories that connect with people.
We ask them their process of getting to know the couples before the wedding, deciding what stories to tell, coming into the wedding day with a gameplay, and so much more. You might want to listen through this one a couple of times, because it is packed full with great info. Not to mention, Sarah and Rick are fellow Tulsans (shout out to Oklahoma) and have known John for years.
We can’t leave without mentioning that we also talked about the Wedding Film Retreat. This getaway / retreat / conference is happening next January in Puerto Vallarta. A 5 day, all-inclusive resort style retreat where tons of amazing speakers are coming in to drop knowledge. Speakers in 2020 include Matt Johnson, Henry Martens, Jonathan and Kaye, and the Pendergrafts. What a ridiculous lineup for an incredible time to grow as a professional. Check out their retreat here https://bit.ly/2L566iH to grab one of the final spots!
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How To Film Weddings Podcast, Episode 043. The How to Film Weddings Podcast, all rights reserved.
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Hold onto your beards, today we are joined by none other than Matt Johnson for a LIVE Q&A we recorded inside our Facebook group (join right here: https://bit.ly/2YC0P5e). We answer YOUR questions about anything and everything! We took questions from our Facebook group, Instagram page, and live while we were recording! Such great info from a true wedding legend.
We also talk about Matt’s BRAND NEW class teaching you how to edit a wedding, Wedding Film Framework (https://bit.ly/2Xsmhx1). You definitely want to check out this class, even if you are an experienced editor.
A huge thanks to Matt for joining us!
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We have all been there before. We finally get a meeting set up with a potential couple, and we really don't know what we should do to make the biggest impact. How can we make more money, and not come across as a sleazy salesman? How can we get to a point in our industry where we are respected enough to charge larger amounts?
John and Nick sit down with Jonathan and Kaye (http://bit.ly/2YhKYIS), a husband and wife team out of Atlanta, Georgia that focuses on LUXURY weddings. What does that mean? Like the really big budget ones where they are dropping huge sums of money on their weddings. But did they start out in this position? Or did they have to work their way up to this spot?
We go deep with these two on how they are maximizing profits, building a brand that is synonymous with high-end luxury, and exactly what they are doing to continue to stay relevant in their market. This one is so full of information, you might want to listen to it twice!
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How To Film Weddings Podcast, Episode 041 . The How to Film Weddings Podcast, all rights reserved.
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Bonus episode presented by MUSICBED coming your way! In this month’s live Facebook Q&A we are talking all about business, contracts, consultations, and packages! Join Nick and John as they host the live Facebook Q&A for the Month of June inside of the How To Film Weddings Facebook Group (https://bit.ly/2DPCelB).
We took YOUR questions regarding all things business, consultations, money, and more! If you aren’t a member of the How To Film Weddings Facebook Group, join in on all the fun! We host a monthly podcast recording LIVE inside the group. It is a great place to meet other creatives, ask your questions, and get BETTER at shooting weddings.
To the incredible community that is growing so fast, a huge THANK YOU for allowing us to provide you this content. We don’t know it all, but we are doing our best to help you get better, right alongside us. Thanks for tuning in, and until next time… SEE YA!
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What makes you different? Do you hate that you can't be like everyone else? Are you constantly comparing your work to someone else's thinking you will never get there? We do this all of the time. We are our worst critic, and we usually try to hide the quirks that make us different than everyone else.
When John met Eric Floberg at Venture Workshop, it was love at first sight. Not really, he was actually kind of like "who the heck is this guy?" Eric was completely okay with just being himself, quirks and all. This is what makes him so easy to relate with. Maybe it is why his YouTube channel is blowing up with over 34,000 subs at the time of this recording (https://bit.ly/2X3B15u), or why his Instagram has over 25,000 followers (https://bit.ly/2Mp4CRb).
John sits down with Eric to talk about how numbers on social media don't really fulfill you. Being vanilla in your business, or just trying to fit in, isn't fulfilling either. So what do you do? You lean in to what makes you different.
We also talk about how Eric booked an insane Yosemite destination wedding, and how it has made him over $40,000 since he has shot it. Buckle up friends, you are going to enjoy this one!
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Processing payments, sending contracts, keeping up with details. It can all get a little overwhelming when running a business. Let's face it, we only have so much time in the day. Most of us are a one or two person company, and the details can get the best of you if you aren't careful. This is why we LOVE using CRMs.
What is a CRM? How can it help your business? What if you could run your entire business through one platform? Today we sit down with Devrie Donalson, from HoneyBook to talk about why using a CRM is so helpful for you as a business owner. We also talk about how much time it can save you while running the business. You can create workflows that automatically send out email reminders for payments, keep your contracts all in one place, show you your hot leads, and more. If you don't use one, you definitely should be! Don't worry, this isn't just an ad for Honeybook (full disclosure, both Nick and John do use Honeybook), rather a conversation around why CRMs are a great way to help your business! Plus, if you use this link https://bit.ly/2WGZY1z you save $200 off a $400/year membership, and get a free week trial. So grab your earbuds and start listening to this week's episode with Devrie from Honeybook!
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Facebook ads don't work for me. Marketing on social media is a waste of money. Most all of us have said this from time to time. But what if we were just doing it wrong? What if there was a way to make more money, and find your ideal clients by using the tools created in Instagram and Facebook? We stumbled upon Max Sadik a few months back, and he is literally crushing it when it comes to Facebook and Instagram Ads. Not only is he a wedding photographer, he has an incredible Facebook Group (http://bit.ly/2Wji3SV) where he gives away a TON of free content on how to grow your business using these tools. Not to mention he is Facebook Certified for their ad platform. Which means the dude went and took classes on these things. Pretty much the Yoda of social media marketing for wedding professionals. Not to mention, the dude has an incredible beard and haircut. Buckle up, because this week might take you for a ride!
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Nick and John sit down to answer YOUR questions. We went live inside of our Facebook Group (https://bit.ly/2DPCelB) and had YOU drop questions for us to discuss. We LOVE the interaction we get with you all in that group, especially in real time as we record. Each month we sit down for an hour to do this, and everyone seems to be loving it! So throw in those ear buds, grab a cup of whatever it is you drink, and enjoy this BONUS episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast!
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While John was out at Venture Workshop, he sat down with David and Breanna from Archaius Creative to talk to them about what all they were teaching at the workshop, and to hear a little more about what they can offer to our community.
If you don't know, they are and editing house based in Southern California with 15 team members to help come alongside you as an extension of your team. They can cull your footage, all the way through completely editing it for you. They have colorists, sound engineers, and more to help you with whatever you might need with your business.
With that being said, they have edited hundreds of films, and see some of the same mistakes over and over again. So John sits down with them to talk about what they see on a weekly basis with editors from all over the country. This is a great episode for you to listen in as we have a conversation about editing, shooting for the edit, and ways they can help you out.
And as a bonus, for the HTFW listeners, they are offering 50% off of the Rough Cutting Course they just launched! Use code HTFW50 to get the deal (the first 100 to purchase get this deal). Here is the link to find the class: https://bit.ly/2VUVV1b
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We have all been there. We wake up, open up our banking app, and see a negative balance. We frantically try to figure out what we can sell, what isn't bolted down at our house, and we wonder why we ever got into business for ourselves in the first place. It sucks. Straight up can drive someone to a state of depression if you aren't careful.
So what do we do to make sure this never happens again? Earn more? Spend Less? A lot of us creatives think we can out earn our stupidity when it comes to handling our money. You can have a high six-figure business, and still over draft your account if you aren't paying attention (trust us, John did this in 2017). We are all human, we all deal with this, so we figured we'd sit down and talk through what we both do in order to make sure this doesn't happen.
Nick gets a little vulnerable and asks John to go through his process of how he makes sure he doesn't over draft, and what systems he put in place to make sure he is solid, especially in the dry months, or the off season. This episode will give you so much PEACE if you follow what we are teaching. The truth of the matter is you HAVE to pay attention to this stuff or you won't be in business for long.
So pour yourself a cup of Joe, throw in those earbuds, and listen to John and Nick as they walk through EXACTLY what they do to make sure they don't overdraft their accounts.
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Hold up, wait a minute. Did that just happen? We are still pinching ourselves to make sure this really happened. John was able to sit down with ALL of the speakers from Venture Workshop (https://bit.ly/2VEjdwV) for a LIVE Q&A in front of all of the attendees. We took questions from our Facebook Group (https://bit.ly/2DPCelB), our Instagram page (http://bit.ly/2z2NuIA), and we took questions from the live studio audience.
We had fun, we answered some tough questions, and we all teared up a little bit to a few of the answers. The thing that we took away so much from this week is the community aspect. WOW. What a community of wedding film makers, and we were blown away at how they treated us. A huge thank you to everyone who attended, and for the people who put on Venture Workshop.
The lineup included Jay Worsley, Jordan Bunch, Seth Dunlap, David Reynosa, Calen Rhome, Matt Johnson, Scott McKenna, and Kristine Rhome. What in the literal heck. What a lineup. Check links below to follow everyone!
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We are pumped to release this brand new episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast! This week is a recording from our LIVE Facebook Q&A we had in April. John and Nick sat down to answer any and every question that was thrown our way.
We love our Facebook community, and are amazed at how fast it has grown. We are now able to do things like this, where YOU the listener can help us create content that is not only timely, but relatable to what you are actually going through.
We promise that one day we will figure out how to make sure both of us are recording good audio (Nick accidentally didn’t record into his good mic), and that we get the Facebook lives working properly (John had to restart it twice, dropped his phone). Even though it isn’t perfect, we think the content is more than worth it. Our apologies this week as the audio is a bit rough on Nick’s end, but hey, you didn’t pay for this anyway!
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Not going to lie, we pretty much just laughed and cut up for an hour when we talked to Mac and Erin from Hello Tomorrow Films. They are so full of personality, and it is refreshing. To be honest, they felt like friends. Which is exactly what we talked about with them. How to infuse your personality into your brand. How to make yourself stand out and be attractive to the IDEAL clients for you.
John stumbled about Hello Tomorrow Films last year, and was immediately drawn in. Mainly because of a video they have on their about page (see the video here https://bit.ly/2UWkkTx) where they are in front of the camera. It shows them in all of these amazing locations, with a voice over telling THEIR story. This got us thinking, not too many people show their story too much. Especially on our websites. So we chat for a while about just how they do that. How they fuse their personality into their brand, and how that has affected the price they can charge, along with the couples they book.
It can be hard to put yourself out there. But in 2019, couples want to SEE who they are going to be working with on the wedding day. So we break down some thoughts on how to add personality to your brand, and help grow your business. We also chat about how they work together as a husband and wife team, and how great it is in Canada.
A quick thank you once again for the AMAZING community that has surrounded us at HTFW. Our Facebook group is growing so fast (check it out here https://bit.ly/2DPCelB), and our podcast continues to grow each week. THANK YOU for sharing our videos, and helping us spread the word! Until next time, see ya!
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$0 to $100,000 in 2 years. That is what Jake Weisler has done with his business. Is this typical? Not at all. So how did he do it? Spoiler alert, he put in a TON of work, has incredible films, and knows how to build his brand (mainly on Instagram). Don't worry, we talk through exactly what he has done to grow his business in a relatively short amount of time.
We talk about it on the podcast all of the time. The Crockpot method, not the microwave. This might feel like a microwave. But it isn't. He has slowly built this brand by doing more work than the average guy. So the question is, what is holding you back? Hopefully this episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast will help you push into that 6 figure range with your business.
Also, a quick shoutout to all of you listening and joining in. It means the world with us. We are now reaching thousands of listeners, and are sort of blown away at how receptive this community has been to us. We don't take it lightly that you are giving us your time. So all we can pretty much do is send some good vibes, and digital high fives your way! Until next time, SEE YA!
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We might be a little too excited about this week’s episode of The How To Film Weddings Podcast. Joining us today are Jay and Mack, from Jay and Mack Films. This husband and wife team is based in San Diego, California, and has come out of nowhere and quickly become one of the most talented crews out there. The style and versatility that they bring to their edits is so unique and creative that it will make you wish you had thought of it first. When watching their films, you have no idea what is going to happen next, and they keep you engaged with a creative style, that is hard to stop watching.
Nick and John sit down with these two to discuss how they do what they do, what they are thinking on a wedding day in order to get these great shots, and how they come up with all of these crazy ideas. We even break down some of their Instagram strategy and how they have grown such a following in the past couple of years.
Grab a cup of Joe, throw in those ear buds, and give this one a listen!
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Let’s be honest, most of us suck when it comes to capturing clean audio on the wedding day. It’s something that videographers really don’t take enough time to really pay attention to when they get started. We just get what we can, and try to work with it. But more and more of us are really diving into how to get the best audio possible for our couples. What microphones should you use? How can you get the best audio for letters or speeches?
We are so excited for a BRAND NEW episode of the How To Film Weddings today with Ryan Cota. Ryan is a professional audio engineer that has produced feature films, music, and more. His day job includes being the audio engineer for the Sacramento Kings. This guy is a “super geek” when it comes to audio. We interview Ryan about everything it takes to capture the best audio on a wedding day.
So grab a coffee, put in those ear buds, and hear from one of the best on an incredible way to up the quality of your wedding films.
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John was able to go to WPPI in Las Vegas this year, and scope out all of the new things they are doing for the Wedding Videography community. A couple hours after flying in, John sat down with Charlie Hilbrant, of Charlie Hilbrant films to talk. It was a bit weird, as it was the first in-person podcast that we have done before. (Much easier to edit by the way).
We decided to record the podcast right inside the casino, so if you hear some bells and dings, that would be Vegas! Charlie and John talked about WPPI, film making competitions, why it is important to submit your films for review, and the overall state of the wedding industry. It really was a great talk, and we can't wait for you to listen!
As a side note, our community is growing so fast, and we can't thank you enough for joining along! Every week we are hitting new records, and it is because of YOU! Thanks so much for all of the kind words. Let us know below where you are watching from, and what you thought of this episode! Can't wait to hear what you think!
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Not gonna lie, John fangirled out a little bit when we had Henry Martens from The Brothers Martens on the Podcast. If you haven't followed Henry's work, it is in a league of its own. Not only are the color grade and shot selection top notch, Henry brings in sound design and incredible edits to make true wedding FILMS. This isn't just a recap of the day, it is a film that constantly pushes the limit of creativity.
Henry is based in Texas (yay for another awesome Texan on the pod), but spends most of his time traveling the globe shooting destination weddings. He has filmed in countries all around the world including Bali, Italy, France, Iceland, Nicaragua, Colombia, Guatemala, Mexico, and the Bahamas. He brings you there with him, in his films.
In today's How to Film Weddings Podcast, Nick and John interview Henry on how he has gotten so many destination weddings, how he approaches the shoots when he is in another country, tips for traveling with gear, and then we talk about his awesome sound design, and how he goes about building such incredible stories.
We could have gone on for another hour, so we guess we will have to have Henry back on the show!
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How to get hired for a Destination Wedding
In today's podcast, Nick sits down with John to discuss how John is earning an additional 6 figure income by adding a photographer to his team. Yep, you read that right! You might be thinking to yourself, "I don't want to add photography to my business." That is totally fine. We still think this podcast will be super helpful for you. By adding a photographer, John has created another revenue stream. We break down how he did that, and it just might get you thinking of ways you can add to your business by creating more revenue streams.
We all want to make more money per job, so give this one a listen and see what you think! If we can make more money per wedding, we can accept less work. Which will give us more time to work harder on each project. Give this one a listen for sure!
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So excited about this week's How To Film Weddings Podcast with McKenzie Miller. She has been shooting weddings for over 10 years, and has built a brand in NYC that is pushing the limits in quality, and in budgets. She hasn't jumped onto the trends, and has maintained a consistent "classic" look in her films.
We talk to McKenzie about keeping a timeless look to her films, what she wished she would have known when she was starting out, how she shoots in NYC, and so much more. If you haven't checked out her work, it is incredible. We will link to her website below.
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Not gonna lie, we are stoked about this new LIVE Q&A series!
In our continued effort to keep fresh and relatable content, we came up with the idea to do a LIVE Q&A in our How To Film Weddings Facebook Group (if you haven't joined, you can do so here: https://bit.ly/2DPCelB). We posted in the group, asking questions from YOU our listener, and we were blown away by all of the questions and comments. Nick and John sat down for right at an hour to answer as many of your questions as possible. We talked about how to grow your business if you are just getting started, our ceremony setups and what cameras we use, tips for making more money and getting into higher end weddings, and SO MANY MORE.
This really was a ton of fun, and we can't wait to do another one. The thing that we are really starting to love about our community is that the overall vibe. Everyone is so helpful to others, newer people are getting advice from veterans, and we are focusing on what matters when growing as an artist, and a business person.
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Excited to drop a brand new podcast, with someone you may not know quite yet. Nick sits down with Leslee Layton, an Oklahoma based wedding film maker, to chat about all of the things when it came to planning her own wedding. Through the stressful process, she has a lot to talk about that could help you, even if you are already married, or not yet married.
If you are in the wedding filmmaking industry and you are not yet married, you might have a leg up on those who get married before they get into this profession - you'd think so anyway. You probably have ideas for the style and look on the big day. But what would you say if we told you that even wedding professionals have a hard time planning their own wedding?
Leslee Layton of Leslee Layton Films got married in the Spring of 2018 and had been in the industry for almost a decade, yet the whole process was super overwhelming for her! Nick wanted to talk with Leslee about her experience as a bride and what she has learned from that process.
Two initiatives came from Leslee's experience as a bride - "Story First," and "Let's Revel." "Story First" is the direction that Leslee takes all of her couples through when planning out their wedding video. She walks her clients through everything that will help her tell a better story, even down to 'how to write personal vows.'
"Let's Revel" is a new blog launched last month that is aimed at giving real advice from wedding professionals to help engaged couples. Their message of the site is to help couples be real and authentic in their wedding day.
Buckle up, this one is a great one to listen to. We are excited to see what you think! Let us know in the comments below, or share this with someone that needs it!
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Your work isn’t the most important thing. Let that sink in for a second. How many people do you know that have AMAZING work, but only get a couple hundred views on their videos? Why is this?
When it comes down to it, a LOT of people focus solely on the creative side of their business, and think everything else will just work out. They think that if they make good enough work, people will come flocking to them. For the most part, unless you hit the jackpot of luck in your business, this isn’t the case.
We get it, there are some businesses that just pop, everyone wants to book them, and they don’t have to focus as much on the business. But if that isn’t you, and you are really wanting to grow a business that will make you MONEY over time, this is the podcast for you.
John sits down with Tyler Herrinton of The Herrintons (see their work here: https://bit.ly/2HdRtHd) to talk about how they run a successful business. He and his wife, Ashley, have been building a solid business for years now. John and Tyler geek out a little about building a brand that will sustain you long term, workflows, taking care of clients, and why your work isn’t the most important thing.
On top of all of Tyler and Ashley’s success, they have a YouTube channel designed to help out other pros (check it our here: https://bit.ly/2tH1Rim). From tech reviews, to behind the scenes tutorials, these guys are pumping out some really amazing content for couples. Their website is full of freebies for wedding film makers, so you might want to check that out too!~
You definitely don’t want to miss this week’s episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast! Do us a favor, leave a comment below, subscribe, share, or thumbs up this video. Digital high fives if you do all of these things!
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Boy oh boy, do we have a treat for you today! Having White in Revery on the How To Film Weddings Podcast means that we have officially arrived. We are officially rock stars. Don't worry, our heads aren't getting too big over here. We will probably go from dozens of listeners to several dozens of listeners.
But in all seriousness, we were so excited to chat with Kristine and Calen Rhome, of White in Revery today. They have so much knowledge, and we can't wait for you to hear what they have to say.
We talk today about how they have grown such a massive following, branding your business for higher end clients, educational classes they offer for editing, and definitely the Venture Workshop.
With the recent announcement of the 2019 Venture Workshop, the timing was perfect to have these two on the show. We walk through all of the details of the workshop, so you definitely want to check it out until the end.
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A huge thanks to Kristine and Calen for being on the show! We hope you all enjoy!
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Hold onto your Cowboy hats, we have another Texan on the Podcast today! Nick and John sit down with the man himself, Jordan Bunch, to catch up and talk about all of the things that he is doing these days.
Entrepreneurship runs through his veins. He is always building a new brand, or working on getting more business. This is the guy that started the Wedding Film Academy Podcast, and has had over 100 episodes of the show. He teaches in conferences all over the place, and has a passion for teaching others how to MAKE MONEY doing what you love. He has made the business side of running a business sexy again (he may even have a t-shirt that says "make business sexy again"). But in all seriousness, this dude is building an empire and it is quite inspiring to watch.
He started a boutique brand, Jordan Bunch Studios, which then grew into the massively profitable Lady Bird Studios shooting hundreds of weddings each year. His team continues to grow, and he is definitely aiming for the 7 figure mark in his business.
He's recently rebranded the Wedding Film Academy into Film Mavericks to reach a broader audience of filmmakers to make a bigger difference. He is focusing on creating photo & video content for businesses.
There is so much more going on with this guy, so grab yourself a cup of coffee, throw on the headphones and give this episode a listen.
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Do you ever feel like you are just editing all of the time, you don’t have any fresh ideas, and that your films suck? Yeah, we do that too. You’re not alone. What it really comes down to, is that you have to make sure you don’t get yourself stuck in a rut. You can’t just look at what others are doing, and say “oh, I need to do it that way.” We are so very excited to share with you our How To Film Weddings Podcast, where we sit down with David Reynosa of Forestry Films.
If you have been in the wedding film world for any amount of time at all, you’ve most likely heard of the epic work that is happening at Forestry Films. Today we chat about how David has built such a loyal following, and how he has continually pushed the limit with his creativity by not limiting himself. We talk about how he began shooting weddings, his long history with street magic (yep, you heard it from us!), and his passion for education and entrepreneurship. We may have gotten carried away a bit by goofing off and laughing, so you will have to forgive us a bit.
Such a great episode, and we are so humbled continually by these guests that are joining us for the show. Be sure to like and subscribe, leave a review, and most importantly, share this with someone who needs to hear it!
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Not going to like, I (John) was a wee bit nervous to interview Patrick Moreau, from Muse Storytelling. To me, he is sort of a legend. Not only has the guy done so much for the wedding industry with tutorials, and story telling. But he has filmed some of the most incredible stories that the world has to offer. His company, StillMotion, began over a decade ago, and they literally changed the entire landscape for wedding filmmakers. He, and his crew were so far ahead of the curve, that they rather quickly were contacted by Canon to help them film tutorials for filmmakers. The films were driven by story. His crew was one of the first companies to do this. They opened up this whole new world (cue the Aladdin theme song) for people in our industry. Our eyes were open to the fact that you could literally have no boundaries when telling a story. I would catch myself watching his films and getting lost in the story. It wasn't just Uncle Fred with a camera and a big light. It was a production. A raw story, and it drew you in. You couldn't help but watch from beginning to end.
With their incredible passion for having no boundaries, and putting story first, their company exploded. Someone from the NFL saw one of their films, and hired them do a documentary on the Playoffs, then the Army vs Navy game hired them on a several hundred thousand dollar contract to product a documentary. This led to Patrick and the team winning an Emmy for their work, and SO MANY more opportunities.
After teaching so many courses on story, Patrick and his team created Muse Story Telling, and have broken down the exact science and psychology of telling a story. They taught courses and workshops around the world.
I owe a ton of my success to his work. I was so honored to get an hour of his time, and would love to hear what you think about this episode. A HUGE thank you to Patrick, and the Muse Story Telling team for letting us hear all of the things that are going on in your world.
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Have you ever watched a wedding film and just thought, "this is boring?" Everything is pretty, but there is just nothing special about it? Do you feel like you are in a rut when it comes to your shooting and editing? This just might be the podcast for you.
Nick and John sit down with Matt Koza, from Matt Koza Cinema (http://bit.ly/2HByhop) to talk about how he creates such visually stunning films. If you haven't had the chance to check out Matt's work, do so today and see exactly what we are talking about. He somehow grabs these super creative, and solid angles of things. His films are anything but boring.
In a time where we are all trying to create work to stand out, this guy is doing exactly that. The way he composes shots, the way he gets the light to hit the subject is truly art. We sit down and talk with Matt about how he is running his business, and how he has become so successful.
Once we dive in, we really get practical on how he shoots different parts of the day. From the bride and groom getting ready, to how he lights things, to the reception speeches (you have to listen to this part), we talk about it all. We can not wait to hear what you think about this episode of the How to Film Weddings Podcast!
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We have to admit, the first time that Matt Johnson commented on one of our videos, we freaked out a little bit. The great and powerful Matt Johnson knew who we were, and liked what we were doing. Just goes to show how cool this guy is. Legitimately a friend within 5 minutes of meeting the guy. That's probably why so many people follow him these days.
Being able to sit down and chat with Matt was super helpful, and we hope it is for you too. We walk through so many things, including gear, his Music List, and of course, beards. Matt is a wealth of knowledge for sure. We had a hard time even giving this one a title because we talk about so many things. Advice for newbies, growing a following, and so much more. Why are you still reading this, get to listening!
To follow Matt, if you don't already here are some links below:
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Do we have a treat for you this week! We are joined by wedding film making legend Rob Adams. This guy dropped so many nuggets of wisdom during this week's episode and we can't wait for you to hear it.
Rob Adams is based in the NYC / New Jersey area, but has traveled the world shooting weddings. His company focuses on luxury weddings, charging $10,000+ for his wedding films. Not only has he built a luxury brand, he has built one that lasts. But it took time. We break down just how long it has taken him to get here, and what he has done to do so. This is an episode you don't want to miss!
For those of you that don't know Rob, we are so excited to introduce you to him. From his classes on Creative Live, to educating wedding filmmakers around the world, this guy has built a business that has lasted for more than two decades. We get down to the details of how he is getting these weddings, maintaining relationships with high end wedding planners, and sustaining this high end product for such a long time.
We also dive into what he is up to now, how has built a 6 figure business that has continued to grow, and helpful advice for people in the wedding film making world. Grab your ear buds and enjoy this episode!
Rob's Wedding Editing Course "The Dreaded Edit" - http://bit.ly/2STaoda
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Wedding Film School. We all owe a lot to WFS for helping teach the Wedding Videographer's community so much with tutorials, behind the scenes, and gear reviews. Recently, Kraig Adams has handed off the baton to Scott McKenna. Scott has his own brand, and now is helping guide the Wedding Film School community as well.
What are the plans for Wedding Film School moving into the future? What can we expect to see? Nick and John sit down with Scott to talk through all of the details. Not to mention, we chat about being present daily, staying in front of your customer, and how his life has changed since starting his own YouTube channel.
Be sure to check out Scott's Channel here: http://bit.ly/2C0IdBQ
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Are you just letting 2019 happen without creating a plan or a strategy? Are you looking at your numbers? Do you know how many weddings you need to book in order to sustain the lifestyle you are living? Most of us just wander around and wonder why we aren't getting any traction. Let's change that in 2019. Let's get intentional about serving our couples. Let's get intentional about serving other vendors in the wedding industry.
It is time for our very first BONUS EPISODE of the How To Film Weddings Podcast. It's Christmas Eve, so we figured we'd give you all the gift of hearing Nick and John talk about 5 ways to improve your business in 2019. Tune in and hear some practical ways to grow your business in 2019. We all need to improve our business, so listen in on some ways you could improve yours.
We break down 5 simple things to start doing in 2019 to improve your wedding videography business. A huge thank you to everyone who is listening. We truly appreciate all of you who are listening in! Do us a favor and share this with someone that needs it!
We've all been there before. In the middle of editing a wedding, only to get an annoying email from a bride who had their wedding 2 or 3 weeks ago. We all know the email "Where's my video? It has been 3 weeks already?!" Instead of working on the wedding you need to be working on, you now have to go and send an email back to the bride telling her that everything is okay, and she will be getting her video soon enough!
We see it in the wedding forums so often. People frustrated at the bride for emailing them. Wait a sec, that is your fault. And we can explain why. What if there was a better way than this? Honestly, if you have gotten this email, you haven't done your job. Yep. Plain and simple, you should have done a better job.
Nick and John walk through EXACTLY what they each do from the time they book a couple for their wedding video, all the way through delivering their product. This back and forth conversation should help you see different approaches on what you could do for your business.
Not only will you be saving time, but you will be building a better rapport with your couples. Because after all, they are your customer. Why wouldn't you make sure to communicate better with them?
Tune in to this episode of the How to Film Weddings Podcast to help your wedding business grow! We are pumped to hear your thoughts on this. Let us know in the comments below! As always, thank you for tuning in to the How to Film Weddings Podcast.
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Little did we know that when we reached out to Musicbed that we'd get to chat with their CEO and Founder, Daniel McCarthy. Both Nick and John have used Musicbed for years, and have been blown away with their customer service, quality of product, and overall brand.
We wanted to pick his brain about the brand new memberships program they offer, as well as how he turned his business from an idea, to a company generating millions of dollars with over 50 employees. How do they grow, yet still keep those core values?
We can learn a lot from Musicbed when it comes to customer service, keeping your mission in front of you, providing a ridiculously good product, and building a brand. We were both surprised at how much wisdom Daniel dropped on us during the podcast. Be sure to check out MusicBed, and their amazing membership program by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2qSC97o
We can't wait to have you check out this episode of the How to Film Weddings Podcast.
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When you think about charging the big bucks for weddings, one name comes to mind. Ray Roman. He is the official wedding videographer for the Trump family, celebrities, professional athletes, and so much more. His weddings are insanely epic. He travels the world filming multi-million dollar weddings, and hasn't slowed down in nearly 15 years. Ray's message is simple. Charge what you are worth. Don't give away everything and the kitchen sink for free. Build a BRAND that will allow you to demand the highest prices. If you don't, you will be stuck in the middle for the years to come.
So many of us undercharge for our services, thinking that we have to do so in order to "compete." But the truth of the matter is that if we don't raise the tide, you are hurting your market. We talk to Ray about how he charges tens of thousands of dollars for his weddings. You heard that right, TENS of thousands for his wedding films. It can be done. We also talk to him about the problem with our industry, and how we can all contribute to fix it.
Ray is a pioneer in our industry, and a wealth of knowledge about growing a brand that demands the highest price in your market. We sat down with Ray to talk about where he began, and how he got to where he is today. So many nuggets of info on this podcast, and we can not wait for you to hear from Ray on what he has been up to.
The hour flew by, and we will definitely have to have him on the How To Film Weddings Podcast again. Buckle up, this is a good one!
Be sure to check out Ray's Workshop here: http://bit.ly/2PfdhCq
To see some of Ray's incredibly epic wedding films: http://bit.ly/2KPsrxw
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We've all been there before. Annoyed by the photographer at the wedding. They keep walking in front of your shot, they don't give you enough time with the couple, their flash is going off like crazy. But what if it didn't have to be the video team vs the photo crew? What if we took the time to work together?
John sits down with Peyton Rainey, a wedding photographer that has traveled the world shooting weddings, and talks through what it is like to be a photographer and dealing with us, the videographer. This reverse-role scenario really helped to show what it is a photographer is looking for on the wedding day when she sees a videographer. There's a reason that most videographers get a bad name before they even start. Most of us don't take the time to try to work WITH the photographer. So many amazing nuggets in this podcast that will help your experience with wedding photographers be SO MUCH BETTER.
Peyton has been featured on the cover of magazines, in numerous publications, photographed celebrity weddings, and has traveled to over 30 countries shooting weddings! She has a MASSIVE following on Instagram, and has some of the most amazing, and adventurous photographs of couples. Not only is her style incredible, she is a business-minded wedding pro that has not only grown a huge following online, but continues to grow her profits along the way. If you haven't found her already, be sure to check out what she is doing with the links below!
We also dive into how she grew her Instagram account to 60,000+ followers, how she is getting to travel the world photographing weddings, and many more things. She is KILLING the business game, as well as the Instagram game, so we thought it would be super helpful to interview an actual wedding photographer to talk the nitty gritty of what types of videographers she wants to recommend, and what types she wants to avoid.
Pull up a seat, and dive in, as we hope this episode really helps you look at the way you approach working with wedding photographers differently.
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The Same Day Edit. Some of us have done them before, some of us are too scared. At the beginning of this year, Nick decided he was going to surprise all of his couples with a same day edit. You heard that right, EVERY SINGLE COUPLE.
Why in the world is he doing this? How is he doing this? Has it paid off in his business? Nick and John dive into every single detail of how Nick pulls this off.
If you have been considering doing a same day edit for your clients, you should check out this episode. Honestly, even if you don't do same day edits, we talk about lots more than just this. Grab your ear buds, and dive in as we talk about how to film same day edits. You might just be doing this with your company in the future!
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We have a treat for you this week. We sat down with Kraig Adams, founder of Wedding Film School. If you have followed Kraig for any amount of time, you know one thing, he plays by the beat of his own drum. He isn't following the rules when it comes to what most people think of when running their company. There is something oddly refreshing when chatting with Kraig. He doesn't care what you think. That may rub some people the wrong way, and it might inspire others. But the truth is, he has the stats to back up his way of thinking. Not only has he created 1 channel with over 100,000 followers (Wedding Film School, http://bit.ly/2zOsg0G), his personal YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/2z3Esel ) just passed 100K as well.
We sit down to talk to Kraig about handing off the Wedding Film School brand to another wedding filmmaker, building his own channel, building his YouTube channel, strategy for using affiliate links, and what he is currently doing to make money.
Overall, we talked about one thing, following your passion. He does just that, every day. We hope you enjoy this one, and it helps you to remember why you got into this business in the first place.
Pull up a chair, put in your ear buds, do whatever you need to hear this podcast. Nick sat down with Jay Worsley of Everly Films (Check them out here http://bit.ly/2yVvCiD). He needs no introduction, but is well known for his incredible edits, visual storytelling, and work with drones. Not to mention he is one of the featured speakers at Venture Workshop (http://bit.ly/2DojRFo), and just released a Drone Master Class (http://bit.ly/2zuxtKB). This dude is legit.
This conversation will challenge you to step up your game, not only with your aerial work, but with sound fx, and personal projects. They talk about the importance of doing passion projects, work that you have complete freedom to create however you want. Jay even goes into meeting with Philip Bloom, and the advice he gave him that has completely changed the way he does his work.
This podcast will challenge you to search within, and stop just going through the motions on your films.
So many of us have been getting strikes against our Vimeo accounts out of nowhere. If you are like John, you are frantically downloading films, trying to find a way to get them all off of your server in case you get the boot. Well, it happened to John the other day. Strike 3. A song that he had licensed was flagged, and the 3rd strike was given. The first 2 strikes came from private videos from before 2010 (Dance Recitals) that had unlicensed music on them. With all of this craziness, John cancelled his Vimeo channel, and looked for other option.
Nick and John sit down and chat with the founder of LoveStoriesTV, Rachel Silver, on her platform that is build for the wedding filmmaker. Can we use her player to upload our videos to share with brides? Will it be as clean as Vimeo? We even get real with questions on what their plans are with LSTV, are they making money off our videos, do they plan to in the future, and more. Rachel wasn’t afraid to tackle some of the hard questions, and we are so happy she did. We sure hope you take the time to check out this podcast, as we know it will help your business.
A question was posted in a forum on Facebook, about "what things should I say to a bride on our first meeting." John read Phil Harbuck's response, and thought he was definitely onto something. The truth is, there is no formula. You can't just run down a list of questions, wave a magic wand, and book expensive wedding packages. It takes a lot more than that.
In this episode, John sat down and talked with Phil about his approach to client meetings, and how he has become quite successful over the years. They break down what they do when talking to brides, how they make sure they are taken care of, and their strategies for making sure brides book them if they are the right fit.
In the How To Film Weddings Podcast number 4, listen in as these two really get into the details of doing the hard work, the right way, over time, and seeing results. Can't wait for you to hear from these two!
Check out Phil's work here: https://www.sightandsoundfilms.com/
Something huge happened for Nick this week. After 6 years filming weddings, he booked his first $5,000 wedding film. Yep, you heard that right. $5,000. 5,000 buckaroos. 5,000 smackeroonies. This is a huge milestone in a wedding videographers world, so John sat down and interviewed Nick on how it all began, and more importantly, how he got to booking $5,000 for a wedding. We start at the beginning of his business, and walk through the timeline of what he did, and how long it actually took to reach this milestone.
Sometimes as wedding videographers, we think we should be charging more, or our film should look better, or so many things. But the truth of the matter is, we all start somewhere. You have to build the house one layer at a time, one brick at a time. We take an hour to break down the process it took to actually get there.
Should you expect to charge $5,000 in your 2nd year of business? Not likely. But, there is hope. Tune into the podcast to see just how Nick did it!
So here is the deal. YouTube is really important to your wedding video business. Google (yeah, the largest search engine in the world) owns YouTube, and highly favors the videos you upload to the platform. Also, your potential brides aren't necessarily scrolling through Vimeo for wedding films. Yes, it is impressive to have a great looking embedded video through Vimeo or other services. But where does YouTube stand in 2018?
Nick and John talk about everything YouTube, and how they have each grown their channels exponentially in the last year. We break down how we upload, how we title the video, description, how we tag videos (hugely important step), and how we get our brides to watch and share the videos.
Nick and John were having so many conversations about how John goes about booking the right clients, and getting paid what he is worth for the weddings. After about 3 weeks of back and forth text messages, they decided maybe they should just do a call and record it.
Pretty much daily, John get a message on Facebook, asking about his pricing model, and how he goes about averaging $6000 and up per wedding film. So hopefully this conversation will help you with your mindset toward your bookings. Again, we don't think we know it all, but we think that the proof is in the pudding.
John is constantly connecting with brides that come in with the $2500-$3500 budget, that end up spending thousands more. They do this when they SEE THE VALUE that John can add to their wedding day.
We hope you enjoy this podcast, let us know if you have any more questions. We would love to hear from you!