how to film 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. 

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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! 

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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...

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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. 

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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! 

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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 HTFW20 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.

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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!