How to Gain Referrals from Photographers in the Wedding Industry

When you're not getting consistent planner referrals yet, your next best (and most overlooked) opportunity is right beside you: the photographer. In this episode, Rich Lander of Chard Photo shares exactly what makes him refer one filmmaker over another—and how wedding videographers can stand out through service, communication, and collaboration.

✅ What You’ll Learn:
✅ Why photographers can be a major referral source
✅ What photo teams value in video collaborators
✅ How to build trust and avoid friction on the wedding day
✅ Tips for becoming a “go-to” vendor in your market
✅ How to grow through relationships, not cold outreach

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Timestamps:

00:00 – 04:00 | Introduction
04:00 – 12:00 | Why Photographer Referrals Matter
12:00 – 20:00 | What Photographers Look for in Video Teams
20:00 – 28:00 | Behind-the-Scenes Dynamics That Build Trust
28:00 – 35:00 | Earning Referrals Through Value
35:00 – 39:00 | Final Thoughts

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