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.c...
Sep 05, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 236
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 h...
Aug 29, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 235
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 corre...
Aug 22, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 234
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 ...
Aug 15, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 233
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 ...
Aug 08, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 232
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 s...
Aug 01, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 231
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 ...
Jul 25, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 230
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.
Jul 18, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 229
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...
Jul 11, 2022•46 min•Season 2Ep. 228
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 ult...
Jul 05, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 227
Calibrate workshop is happening July 13 & 14, 2022. Grab your tickets today over at http://www.calibrateworkshop.com Don't forget to use promo cold 'PODCAST20' to save $20 on your ticket. You'll hear from amazing wedding filmmakers like Matt Johnson, Bottlebrush Films, Penweddings, BLNK Films, Jake Weisler, KEJ Productions, Multiply Media & Le RÊVE Films. If you sign up for VIP you'll also enjoy 7 day access to video replays as well as a special session from Andrea Eppolito, a Luxury Wed...
Jul 01, 2022•9 min•Season 2Ep. 226
Pre-Order Jenna’s new book “How Are You, Really?” here: http://howareyoureallybook.com/ 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 ...
Jun 27, 2022•21 min•Season 2Ep. 225
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. Use promo code HTFW100 for $100 off your ticket to Venture 2022! Buy your tickets here before it's sold out: https://ventu...
Jun 20, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 224
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...
Jun 13, 2022•24 min•Season 2Ep. 223
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.i...
Jun 06, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 222
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/...
May 30, 2022•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 221
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.
May 23, 2022•51 min•Season 2Ep. 220
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 Em...
May 16, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 219
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 ...
May 09, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 218
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 o...
May 02, 2022•43 min•Season 2Ep. 217
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!
Apr 25, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 216
Last day to join our course: [ http://completeweddingvideography.com/ ]( 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 prope...
Apr 18, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 215
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 y...
Apr 11, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 214
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...
Apr 04, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 213
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 n...
Mar 28, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 212
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 j...
Mar 21, 2022•59 min•Season 2Ep. 211
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://completeweddingvid...
Mar 14, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 210
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....
Mar 07, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 209
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 refe...
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 208
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?...
Feb 21, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 207
