how to film weddings

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.

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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.

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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 
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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

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.