How To Film Weddings
364 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 99 ratingsHow To Film Weddings is a wedding videography educational podcast hosted by John Bunn (John Bunn Films, Tulsa OK) and Nick Miller (Wild Oak Films, Wichita KS).
John & Nick have learned a lot about what to do (and what not to do) as wedding film-makers. Our goal is to come along side wedding videographers and help them create better wedding films and succeed in business.
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305. Tell Deep Stories with Aaron Daniel // How To Film Weddings
January 01, 2024 17:28 - 1 hour - 94 MBHappy 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.
304. Elevating Your Brand w/ Daniel Shackleford // How To Film Weddings
December 26, 2023 16:39 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBThis 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!
303. How To Edit Faster // How To Film Weddings
December 18, 2023 06:00 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MBWe 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!
302. Our 2024 Instagram Strategy // How To Film Weddings
December 12, 2023 00:01 - 53 minutes - 73 MBWith 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!
301. How To Master the Sales Funnel: From Awareness to Bookings // How To Film Weddings
December 04, 2023 16:29 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBThis 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!
300. Should You Lower Your Prices? // How To Film Weddings
November 27, 2023 19:39 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBIs 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.
299. Working With Luxury Photographers, How To Get Referrals, and Growing with Vendors w/ Holly Felts // How To Film Weddings
November 20, 2023 15:57 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBThis week John chats with Holly Felts, a high-end photographer who started her career around the same time as John. They share their journey together, how they've referred each other, the mindset behind their brands, how to work luxury weddings, and more!
298. How To Work With Your Ideal Couples // How To Film Weddings
November 13, 2023 18:33 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBAre the weddings that you film fulfilling for you creatively? This we on the How To Film Weddings Podcast John and Nick are chatting about how to find and work with couples and weddings that you actually want to work with and not just couples that are paying you to be there. Tomorrow (November 14th, 2023) is the last day to enroll in our new How To Film Weddings Course! Check it out here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/thecourse
297. Renew Your Passion For Wedding Films w/ Richard Leng // How To Film Weddings
November 06, 2023 14:28 - 56 minutes - 77.3 MBWe're excited to welcome back another guest from across the pond, this week Richard Leng joins Nick to share his story, his passion for film, how he keeps his creative spark going, and much more!
296. Creating Authentic Wedding Films with Films by Madeleine // How To Film Weddings
October 30, 2023 18:37 - 48 minutes - 66.4 MBHow do you create more authentic wedding films? This week on the show Nick flies solo for the long overdue return of Madeleine Burgett of Films by Madeleine. Madeleine shares how things have changed for her since she came on the show back in 2020, how she's prioritizing authentic moments, and how she incorporates that into her storytelling.
295. International Destination Weddings w/ Vanessa & Ivo // How To Film Weddings Podcast
October 23, 2023 22:24 - 1 hour - 96.2 MBWe're going across the pond with this week's episode...via Zoom with special guests Vanessa and Ivo, the husband and wife photo and video duo that is absolutely crushing it in Europe. Vanessa and Ivo share their journey as filmmakers, working as a team, the industry in Europe, travelling internationally for weddings, and more!
294. Creating Films That Stand Out w/ Water and Whimsy // How To Film Weddings
October 16, 2023 22:23 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBZach and Katie Phillips join the show this week to share their journey as filmmakers (and news reporters), filming adventurous films, connecting with your couples, and much more!
293. Transitioning to Nostalgic Luxury Weddings w/ John Bunn & Wedditor // How To Film Weddings Podcast
October 09, 2023 14:06 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBWe're doing things a little differently on this week's episode of the How To FIlm Weddings Podcast. This week on the show Sara Judd and Yasmine Cherif fo Wedditor flip the tables on John and ask him about how his business has changed and shifted over the last few years as he has entered into a market that he calls "Nostalgic Luxury", what it's like to work as a creative team, burn out, working with an editor, and much more.
292. An Honest Conversation Between Two Wedding Filmmakers w/ Stanton Giles // How To Film Weddings
October 02, 2023 22:42 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MBThis week on the show Stanton Giles of Films by Stanton returns to chat with John and get vulnerable about why they film weddings, what the future holds, the hierarchy of needs and much more.
291. Finding Financial Freedom w/ David Reynosa of Forestry Films // How To Film Weddings Podcast
September 25, 2023 14:25 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBThis week on the How to Film Weddings podcast, we're not talking about gear, we're not talking about editing, or shooting...we're talking about money. Your money...do you have enough of it, are you saving for retirement? David Reynosa of Forestry Films joins the show to share his financial journey as a wedding filmmaker and drops some investing nuggets that we know you're going to love. Check out David's Profitable Filmmaker Course here: https://www.theactof.co/the-profitable-filmm...
290. Finding Clients That Like YOUR Style w/ Salt & Pine Films // How To Film Weddings Podcast
September 18, 2023 17:05 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBIn a world full of copy and paste styles, Paola & Jesse Manfra of Salt & Pine Films lean into finding couples that want to book them because of their style. This week on the show John and Nick sit down with the husband and wife team to find out more about the journey, branding, and how too much of a good thing can actually be a bad thing.
289. Setting Creative Goals with Megan Edgemond // How To Film Weddings Podcast
September 11, 2023 19:24 - 54 minutes - 74.5 MBThis week on the podcast John chats with with Megan Edgemond of Salt Rock Studios. From her East Coast roots to making waves in the bustling creative community of Los Angeles, Megan shares her experiences, challenges, and the lessons she's learned along the way. 🎙 Episode Highlights: Megan's early inspirations and her love affair with the camera. The transition from music to wedding videography. The power of networking and building genuine relationships in the industry. Investing in...
288. The How To Film Weddings Mission // How To Film Weddings
September 04, 2023 17:29 - 38 minutes - 52.5 MBIn this episode of the podcast we share our journey of creating content, building a community, and the challenges we've encountered. We emphasize the significance of taking imperfect action, valuing community over competition, and our dedication to uplifting and supporting wedding filmmakers. We open up about our experiences, hurdles, and the invaluable lessons we've gathered, offering listeners a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the heart of our brand.
287. Taking Your Color Grading to the Next Level // How To Film Weddings
August 28, 2023 05:00 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MBThis week John and Nick are nerding out on all things color grading...we're talking about the theory behind your color grade, practical tips to improving your color and 6 tips to take it all to the next level. We are also super pumped to announce our new lut pack that we've created with Gamut! Check it out here: howtofilmweddings.com/luts
286. 3 Ways To Improve the Quality of Your Wedding Films // How To Film Weddings
August 21, 2023 19:20 - 49 minutes - 67.9 MBThis week on the How To Film Weddings podcast Blake Pollino joins John to share their journey working together and 3 different ways they have seen the quality of their films increase over time. Get ready to change your films and change your business! Join us this week at the Calibrate workshop, get your ticket for the online event here: howtofilmweddings.com/calibrate
285. The Power of Community // How To Film Weddings Podcast
August 14, 2023 15:14 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MBYou need more friends...specifically other wedding filmmaker friends. In this episode, John and Nick get into the power of networking for business growth. They share humorous behind-the-scenes moments, emphasizing the need for continuous evolution in business. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to expand your connections, eager to gain insights from top professionals, or just seeking a good laugh, this episode is a must-listen. Plus, discover exclusive perks for the How to Film Weddings ...
284. Grow Your Instagram Following With Instagram Growth Coach Brock Johnson \\ How To Film Weddings
August 07, 2023 05:00 - 57 minutes - 78.8 MBWe're pumped to have Instagram growth coach, Brock Johnson on the show this week. Brock shares his game-changing strategies for Instagram growth specifically for wedding videographers. Whether you're feeling stuck with your Instagram or looking to up your Instagram game, this episode has something valuable for you. Calibrate Workshop Tickets: Calibrate Workshop Follow Brock: Brock Johnson Instagram Insta Club Hub: Insta Club Hub
283. Mistakes You Might Be Making While Filming a Wedding || How To Film Weddings Podcast
July 31, 2023 05:00 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MBThis week on the How To Film Weddings Podcast, John flies solo breaking down the 5 biggest mistakes he sees wedding filmmakers make on the wedding day. We're talking about prioritizing your footage over the story, being easy to work with, and much more!
282. The 5 Biggest Mistakes Wedding Filmmakers Make Sending Out Proposals w/ Sam Jacobson || How To Film Weddings
July 24, 2023 05:00 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBEver been ghosted by a potential client right after you send them the proposal? If you haven't you're probably not being honest with yourself or you haven't been doing this very long...it happens to all of us at some point or another in our business. This week on the How To Film Weddings podcast Nick chats with business and marketing guru Sam Jacobson to uncover the 5 biggest mistakes that wedding filmmakers make when sending out proposals and trying to close the deal.
281. Should Wedding Filmmakers Join Threads? || How To Film Weddings Podcast
July 17, 2023 23:04 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MBWhat the heck is Threads and should I be using it for my wedding video business? 100 Million new users is enticing but do you really need another social media platform to keep up with? This week on the How To Film Weddings Podcast, John and Nick share their experience with the new Twitter copycat and what they think about the new platform as a tool for marketing your business.
280. Advice From Luxury Photographer KT Merry // How To Film Weddings
July 10, 2023 07:03 - 53 minutes - 73.1 MBWe have such a special treat for you this week on the How To Film Weddings Podcast! This week John sits down with the one and only KT Merry to talk all things Luxury Weddings. John asks all the questions you've ever wanted to ask about the high-end market, building a sustainable long-lasting wedding business, advice for up-and-coming filmmakers, and so much more!
279. Should You Offer Photo & Video? with The Augusts // How To Film Weddings
July 03, 2023 16:40 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBRaise your hand if you are a wedding filmmaker who has contemplated offering video ✋ This week on the How To Film Weddings podcast John interviews Rebekah and Jonah August of The Augusts, a husband and wife photo/video team located in Canada that is absolutely crushing it! John dives into their social media strategy, how they work with other vendors on the wedding day, and much more!
278. 5 Ways To Make 2024 Your Best Year Ever // How To Film Weddings
June 26, 2023 05:00 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBHalf of 2023 is in the books...how has it gone so far? How are your bookings looking for next year? In this episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast, John and Nick are sharing 5 things you can start right now that will make sure that 2024 is your most successful year ever. We're talking business strategy, pricing, understanding your market, and much, much more!
277. Stop Trying To Do Everything! Why You Should Be Outsourcing Parts of Your Life & Business || How To Film Weddings
June 19, 2023 14:22 - 43 minutes - 60 MBWe've all been there...you're wearing all the hats in your wedding video business. Filming, editing, marketing, social media, blogs, web design, taxes, payroll, and the list goes on and on forever. In this week's episode of the How To Film Weddings podcast John and Nick share their journeys in their business that have led them to outsource the parts of their business that they don't have time for or just the parts they don't love. Get ready to get some of your life back with some tips and tr...
276. Breaking Into the South Asian Luxury Market & Charging $65,000+ with Atit Amin || How To Film Weddings
June 12, 2023 16:19 - 54 minutes - 75.7 MBThis week on the How To Film Weddings podcast, John flies solo interviewing Atit Amin of Weekend Project Studios to dive into his incredible story and uncover his best tips and tricks to break into the high-end South Asian market. Atit shares his process on how he's created a team, how he works with planners, and how he's charged $65,000 and more for multi-day weddings!
275. How Do You Know When a Film is Finished? With Rodrigo Zadro // How To Film Weddings
June 05, 2023 05:00 - 51 minutes - 70.6 MBGet 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.
274. How High Quality Music Elevates Your Films w/ Musicbed CEO Daniel McCarthy // How To Film Weddings
May 30, 2023 03:45 - 46 minutes - 63.5 MBIf 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.
273. Finding Your Super Power & Building Deeper Connections w/ BLNK Films // How To Film Weddings
May 22, 2023 22:42 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MBThis 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. Lis...
272. Building Packages That Sell // How To Film Weddings
May 15, 2023 14:10 - 51 minutes - 70.3 MBWhat 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. Today is the last day to join the Complete Wedding Videography Course, join here: www.completeweddingvideography.com
271. Book More Weddings // How To Film Weddings
May 08, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBWe'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! Want to go deeper? Our newly updated course is available now! Learn more at completeweddingvideography.com
270. How To Film A Ceremony // How To Film Weddings
May 01, 2023 14:45 - 37 minutes - 51 MBWelcome 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... The Complete Wedding Videography Course opens next we...
269. Step Up Your Consultation Calls In 2023 // How To Film Weddings
April 24, 2023 05:00 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBIn 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!
268. How To Add Conflict To Your Wedding Films with Hello Tomorrow // How To Film Weddings
April 17, 2023 05:00 - 46 minutes - 63.6 MBThe 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. Want a deeper dive into storytelling? Check out Hellow Tomorrow's, The Story: A Masterclass for Wedding Filmmakers HERE: Us...
267. Should you pay for the new Instagram verification? // How To Film Weddings
April 10, 2023 03:25 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBInstagram just rolled out a new paid verification program...is it worth $15/month for a blue checkmark? This week on the How To Film Weddings podcast John and Nick share the details of the new verification program, what the process was like for them to get verified, and whether or not it's a good decision for wedding videographers.
266. Creating Deeper Wedding Films with Cine Garden Film Co. // How To Film Weddings
April 03, 2023 15:12 - 59 minutes - 81.2 MBIf 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.
265. Do You Need a Website In 2023?? // How To Film Weddings
March 27, 2023 19:11 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBIs 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! Go to https://howtofilmweddings.com/shop to check them out and learn more!
264. Using Sound To Tell Your Story with Multiply Media // How To Film Weddings
March 20, 2023 11:51 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MBOne 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.
263. How To Turn Hard Work Into Success w/ The Crakes \\ How To Film Weddings
March 13, 2023 13:27 - 42 minutes - 59.1 MBWe'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.
262. Finding Your Inner Creativity with Stanton Giles // How To Film Weddings
March 06, 2023 15:41 - 59 minutes - 82.5 MBThis 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 ...
261. How To Find the Best Second Shooters with Second Society // How To Film Weddings
February 27, 2023 15:28 - 40 minutes - 55 MBEver 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 ...
260. The Truth About the Luxury Wedding Market with The Level Up Co // How To Film Weddings
February 20, 2023 15:56 - 49 minutes - 68 MBIf 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 ma...
259. How To Spend Less Time Editing - Wedding Posthouse // How To Film Weddings
February 13, 2023 14:22 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MBRaise your hand if you want to learn how to spend less time editing! ✋ If that's you then we have the perfect episode for you this week. John and Nick welcome Brady Huf, wedding filmmaker, and owner of Wedding Posthouse to the show this week to share his journey as a filmmaker and talk about his new sponsorship deal with How To Film Weddings.
258. How To Tell Better Stories In Your Wedding Films with Chris Mai // How To Film Weddings
February 06, 2023 16:07 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MBWelcome 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!
257. SH!T Just Got Real! // How To Film Weddings
January 30, 2023 13:25 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MBToday 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.
256. Why You Need Accountability In Your Business // How To Film Weddings
January 23, 2023 16:00 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MBLet'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...