On today’s show I’m joined by Cam from Lensel and Haute Weddings to get an inside look at the current state of the wedding photography market, to see what we as videographers can learn from our fellow image makers. From current creative trends to the impact of AI editing software and Cam’s predictions for where wedding photography is heading in the next few years. Check out Lensel and sign u for the free newsletter here: https://www.lensel.com/ Level up your video delivery experience with vidflo...
May 27, 2025•1 hr 9 min
On today’s show I’m joined by Chase Daley, where he shares his journey from owning a mobile bar, to pivoting into wedding films during the pandemic. We discuss finding your style, playing to your strengths and hybrid photo/video shooting on a wedding day. Check out Chase's work here: https://www.instagram.com/heyitschasedaley/ This episode is brought to you by VidFlow If you want the most premium video delivery solution available, then sign up today and join over 10,000 other filmmakers and stud...
Apr 24, 2025•45 min•Ep. 93
On today’s show I’m joined by Zade Cross as he shares his journey from a solo shooter to now building a team, capturing bigger weddings and managing larger productions. He discusses the importance of planning, team dynamics, and capturing intimate moments during big events. Grab Zade's guide with the link here And use the promo code MAKEBETTER50 to grab 50% off
Apr 09, 2025•57 min•Ep. 92
On today’s show I’m joined by Griffin Pierson, lover of nostalgic cameras like the Nintendo DS and iPod Nano. We discuss his creative journey thus far and enter into a not-so-heated debate about the rise of content creators on wedding days. Check out his work here This episode is brought to you by VidFlow Level up your video delivery experience with vidflow’s fully-branded video websites that are available for your clients across all their devices, including native apps on most smart TVs. Check ...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 91
On today's episode I'm flying solo and reflecting on all the amazing learnings, lessons, tips and tricks from my recent Advanced Editing Workshop. I've condensed three days of keynote presentations and discussions into 30mins of the most talked about and eye opening ideas from the workshop. I'll definitely being doing this workshop again so keen an eye out if you missed out this time! This episode is brought to you by VidFlow Level up your video delivery experience with vidflow’s fully-branded v...
Feb 12, 2025•35 min•Ep. 90
On today’s show I’m talking with Roma and Vera, husband and wife duo based in Spain who create beautiful, romantic, nuanced films that capture the unseen, the in between the lines. We talk about their journey from small town Siberia and the various big and risky decisions they’ve made that have lead to to where they are today. Check out their work over on Instagram and make sure to hit them up via DM if you're interested in mentorship sessions! This Episode is Sponsored by VidFlow Level up your ...
Jan 29, 2025•37 min•Ep. 89
On today’s show, I’m talking to Alex and Jim from Huckleberry Studios. We explore their journey from journalism and documentary filmmaking into the world of weddings. They discuss their origin story, the evolution of their brand, and the importance of building relationships with couples. The duo shares insights on their creative strengths, the joy they find in weddings, and how they infuse their personalities into their brand to attract their ideal clients. Check out Alex and Jim's work here Thi...
Jan 22, 2025•50 min•Ep. 88
On today’s show I’m joined by Irma from Earth and Sun Co as she shares her journey from pursuing a career in law enforcement to becoming a successful wedding filmmaker. We discusses the pivotal moments that led her to pick up a camera after a car accident, her transition from photography to video, and the challenges she’s faced along the way. Check out Irma's work here: https://earthandsun.co/ This episode is sponsored by Vidflow Level up your video delivery experience with vidflow’s fully-bra...
Jan 15, 2025•49 min
On today’s show I’m joined by not just any wedding filmmaker, but The Wedding Filmer - Vishal Punjabi. Wedding filmmaker of Bollywood megastars and Billionaires and yet he’s a creative who often looks past the grandeur of these events and gets straight to the core of the people he’s capturing. This episode is brought to you by VidFlow If you want the most premium video delivery solution available, then sign up today and join over 10,000 other filmmakers and studios currently using vidflow....
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 86
On today’s show I’m joined by Emily & Dryden Glod aka Wild & Roam - We discuss their meteoric rise into the world of luxury destination weddings and uncover some of the lessons they’ve learned along the way. We’ll discover that whilst the secret to success is sometimes very simple, actually implementing it still takes time, hard work and a little bit of luck. Find out more about Emily & Dryden’s Events: https://wildandroam.co/for-creators Grab one of the last few spots to Advanced Ed...
Dec 16, 2024•51 min•Ep. 85
On today’s episode, Kyle Smith shares his journey into wedding filmmaking, detailing his transition from an employee to a business owner with his brand 87 and Smith. We discuss the challenges he faces, and his strengths and weaknesses as a filmmaker all while reflecting on his evolution from striving for perfection to embracing authenticity in his work. During our discussion, Kyle shares key moments that have contributed to his growth and success, as well as his excitement for future opportuniti...
Dec 09, 2024•48 min•Ep. 84
One video can change your life. At least it did for my guest today, Dylan Simpson. On today’s show, Dylan shares his journey into wedding filmmaking that began with a leap of faith. He reflects on his strengths and weaknesses as a filmmaker, the evolution of his brand identity, and the impact of social media on his career. He also shares his own challenges of navigating viral success and the feelings of imposter syndrome that accompany it. Check out Dylan's work here: https://www.instagram.com/d...
Dec 02, 2024•56 min•Ep. 83
On today’s show I’m joined by Emma K Films - Luxury wedding videographer, educator, podcaster and workshop host extraordinaire. We talk about her journey from filming elopements at 19 years old to now leading a team capturing multi-million dollar weddings around the world. Emma has a lot to share, so sit back and enjoy the episode! Check out Emma's Work: https://emmakfilms.com/ 3 Spot Left for Emma's Workshop: https://theweddingfilmmakerworkshop.com/tennessee Promo code "EMMAK" for Advanced Edit...
Nov 25, 2024•50 min•Ep. 82
Today I'm joined by Florida based wedding filmmaker, Miranda Kay Media. We talk about her journey over the last 3 years towards finding her style, about her story sessions she includes in her packages and how they help build connections with her clients - and about how the act of failing quickly has allowed her to refine her craft in such a short space of time.
Nov 18, 2024•38 min
On today's show I'm sitting down with my old mate Zac, aka Flatroc Films, aka an absolute WEAPON! We soak up the sun in my back yard and chat all things editing, storytelling and keeping on top of your backlog. If you want to join us for Advanced Editing in January you can use the code PODCAST to get $150 off your ticket! We sold half our seats in 24 hours so don't wait! Grab your spot now!
Nov 07, 2024•54 min•Ep. 80
Join Bottlebrush Film, Gione & Hannah da Silva, Kennedy Nicole Films, William Sarmiento, Los MAWI and myself in this live panel discussion at the Amar Workshop in Cartagena, Colombia, where we explore the significance of developing a unique style in an oversaturated market. The conversation delves into the importance of branding, finding one's authentic voice, and the creative processes involved in wedding filmmaking. Panelists share personal experiences, challenges, and insights on how to n...
Oct 16, 2024•47 min•Ep. 79
On today's show I'm chatting with Steven from Wedding Marketing Co. about the power of Meta Ads, how they allowed him to scale his wedding photography business to over $450K in revenue and how he's now helping others do the same. To learn more about what Wedding Marketing Co do and binge all the free content they have on offer, head over to their Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/weddingmarketing.co
Aug 05, 2024•53 min
On today's episode I'm chatting with Will Sarmiento about his journey as a wedding filmmaker and all the ways he's stepped up his game over the years. There's something for everyone on today's show, so stick around and enjoy! Find out more about Amar Workshop in Colombia here Grab a ticket to Advanced Cinematography in Auckland here...
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr 13 min
On today's episode, I'm joined by award winning chef and restauranteur Sid Sahrawat, to explore the world of fine dining. We'll learn how we can go beyond raw talent, develop our creativity and our end product through a combination of teamwork, experimentation and iteration. Make sure to check out our upcoming workshop in Auckland, New Zealand with the link below! https://makebetterweddingfilms.com/advanced-cinematography
May 23, 2024•41 min
Loneliness and isolation are sometimes unfortunate byproducts of the freedom our career choice brings, so often heightened by an illusion of community on social media. So on today’s show, I’m doing something different. I’m combining three seperate interviews with Lunar Red Films, Omega Weddings and Joe Torres, in the hopes that I can highlight some part of our collective experience. Full Interviews linked below Lunar Red Films Omega Weddings Joe Torres Find all the tracks featured on today's epi...
Apr 01, 2024•51 min•Ep. 75
Today I’m speaking with Adalenne Hatcher from Cine Garden about her journey from getting kicked off YouTube at 10 years old to running a successful wedding film business. We discuss creative fulfilment, navigating the complexities of working alongside your significant other and we both share our experiences of how we are recovering from burn out. Follow Cine Garden on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cine.garden/ ⬇️ Musicbed tracks featured in this episode ⬇️ Goldtone: https://www.musicbed.c...
Jan 25, 2024•46 min•Ep. 74
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Aug 22, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Process, organisation, workflows and systems… the boring, mundane parts of our work, right? Wrong! On today’s show I’m talking with Brady Huf from Wedding Post House about how systematic approaches to the creative process can not only make us more efficient but also free up mental space to allow us to thrive in our business and avoid burning out. Want to try Wedding Post House out yourself? Use the code MBWF15 to get 15 percent off! https://weddingposthouse.com/ This episode is sponsored by Musi...
Aug 07, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Who is your ideal client? When I ask that of wedding filmmakers, the answer I often get it “people in love” and I think here in lies an underlying issue that is holding a lot of filmmakers back from growing a business that they love, which a lack of clarity. On today’s show I’m sitting down with Jared Sullivan from Wayward North Films to talk through the importance of finding clarity in your brand and your filmmaking style and why this is a crucial component to creating a sustainable business. I...
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 8
On today's episode I'm speaking with Artem Korchagin on all things cinematography. I've been sent Artem's work multiple times in my DMs and it's no surprise why. His work is both fresh and timeless and he shared so many insights for wedding filmmakers looking to level up their cinematography. This episode is sponsored by Musicbed - Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: https://fm.pxf.io/c/3533252/1347628/16252 - Use the pro...
Jul 03, 2023•53 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Entering the luxury market is both an elusive and enticing goal for many filmmakers, but the road to get there involves unlearning a lot of what we’ve known to be true in our careers so far. On today’s show, Taylor and Kelly from the Level Up Co are popping the hood on the luxury wedding film market and sharing their secrets on how to build the business of your dreams. Liked this episde? Then jump into Taylor & Kelly's 3 day workshop, it's on now but there is still time to catch up on the re...
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 6 min
You, my friend are a beautiful, wonderful artist. A pure creative at heart. But you’re also a business owner and often those two modes of operating can so often get confused and get in the way of one another, so on today’s show, I’m talking with Daren Smith on the concept of cultivating a creative business mindset and how we can build the systems that support that. Download a free copy of Daren's book:https://www.dropbox.com/s/4ju94i4tev5utp3/Craftsman%20Creative%20PDF%20epub%20mobi.zip?dl=0Othe...
May 18, 2023•43 min•Season 4Ep. 5
2023 as seen a flood of interest around the advancements and capabilities of A.I. technology, and things seem to be changing by the day. In fact, mere hours after this interview was recorded, news dropped about a Premiere Pro plugin that could do some of the things we were speculating about in this discussion. On today’s show Narrative CEO and founder James Broadbent and I sit down to discuss the potential future of A.I.s role in video editing, we talk about how these software’s and machine lear...
May 01, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 4
The longer you’re in this line of work, the business of capturing people and moments on camera, the more you realise that the craft is more in the people than in the camera. Connecting with, empathising with and falling in love with your subjects is the only way to truly make work that resonates and stands the test of time. On today’s show, I’m sitting down with Andrea and Eugene from The Drakes to hear how they obsess over the process of connecting with their couples and how this allows them to...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Season 4Ep. 3
The more we develop our careers, our techniques, our craft, it’s easy to focus on flashy visuals and cinematography and loose sight of the real reason people are willing to spend their hard earned money on a wedding film. On today’s show, Riccardo Fasoli shares his wisdom on creative expression, staying authentic to ourselves and reminds us of an important perspective that is all too often forgotten. What if it was your wedding? What would you want to see? ---------- Want to see Riccardo Fasoli ...
Feb 13, 2023•44 min
