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Wed.Co Podcast The No Regrets Approach to Wedding Filmmaking - Ben JourneeWelcome to Episode 70 of the Wed.Co Podcast. Today, Toga sit’s down with Ben Journee an Auckland Based Wedding Videographer, and the host of the Make Better Wedding Films Podcast In this episode Toga and Ben discuss the importance of video in capturing wedding memories, and the evolving expectations of couples. They discuss the hybrid approach of combining video and photography, the challenges of shooting solo, and the strategies for effectively communicating value to clients. Ben shares insights on work-life balance, the realities of traveling for work, and offers tips for couples on choosing the...

2025-04-2256 min

Make Better Wedding Films The Art of Delegation ft. Zade Film Co.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 hereAnd use the promo code MAKEBETTER50 to grab 50% off

2025-04-0957 min

Make Better Wedding Films The Power of Content ft. Griffin PiersonOn 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 hereThis episode is brought to you by VidFlowLevel 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. ...

2025-03-171h 06

Make Better Wedding Films Great Editors Do This...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 VidFlowLevel up your video delivery experience with vidflow’s fully-branded video websites that are available fo...

2025-02-1235 min

Make Better Wedding Films Capturing the Unseen ft. ROMAVERAOn 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 ...

2025-01-2937 min

Make Better Wedding Films Turning Your Style Up to 11 ft. Huckleberry StudiosOn 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 This episode is brought to you by VidFlow

2025-01-2250 min

Make Better Wedding Films Transformation ft. Earth and Sun CoOn 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...

2025-01-1549 min

Make Better Wedding Films Billionaires and Bollywood ft. The Wedding FilmerOn 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.

2025-01-081h 05

Make Better Wedding Films The Secret to Success ft. Wild & RoamOn 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 Editing starting January 15...

2024-12-1651 min

Make Better Wedding Films Crafting a Reccognisible Style ft. 87 & SmithOn 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 opportunities as he expands his brand recognition beyond Washington, D.C. Check out Kyle...

2024-12-0947 min

Make Better Wedding Films One Video can Change Your Life ft. Dylan Simpson FilmsOne 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/dylansimpsonfilms/ Grab the...

2024-12-0255 min

Make Better Wedding Films How Emma K Films went from charging $400 to $40,000On 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 Editing: https://makebetterweddingfilms.com/advanced-editing

2024-11-2549 min

Make Better Wedding Films How "Story Sessions" Can Level Up Your Wedding Films ft. Miranda Kay MediaToday 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.

2024-11-1838 min

Make Better Wedding Films The Secret to Finding the Story ft. Flatroc FilmsOn 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!

2024-11-0753 min

That Wedding Videographer Podcast Ep. 035 - Make Better Wedding Films With Ben JourneeYou might recognise the title of this podcast episode from your favourite podcast out there, MBWF... Well today we were lucky enough to chat with one of the legends in the industry, the man behind the podcast, Ben Journee! We spoke about how he got into podcasting, AI and his new Editing Course that's launching in January. We talk about how we think it will benefit us and Ben was kind enough to give you lot a code if you want a discount for the next 48 hours!If you head to the Advanced Editing Workshop - https://ma...

2024-11-071h 11

Make Better Wedding Films Finding Your Creative Voice - Live from AmarJoin 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 navigate the industry while staying true to their artistic vision. The discussion emphasizes the need for intentionality in capturing moments and the value of collaboration and communication...

2024-10-1746 min

Make Better Wedding Films $450K in revenue with Meta ads ft. Wedding Marketing Co.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

2024-08-0553 min

Make Better Wedding Films How to Evolve as a Filmmaker ft. Will SarmientoOn 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

2024-06-121h 13

Make Better Wedding Films What we can Learn from the World of Fine Dining ft. Sid SahrawatOn 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

2024-05-2340 min

Make Better Wedding Films Collective Insight ft. Lunar Red Films, Omega Weddings & Joe TorresLoneliness 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 episode over on Musi...

2024-04-0150 min

Make Better Wedding Films "Be Careful What you Wish For" ft. Cine Garden's Adalenne HatcherToday 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.com/songs/goldtone/59511 The Spooky Break: https://www.musicbed.com/songs/t...

2024-01-2545 min

Make Better Wedding Films the Power of Constraints on Creativity ft. A Girl and Her Phone⬇️ CLICK BELOW TO GRAB THE DEAL WHILE IT'S LIVE ⬇️ ⏰ The Ideal Client Blueprint available for $99 for 24 hours ⏰ ------------------------------------------------------------------- How much is our gear a crutch? If we didn’t have access to shallow depth of field, 10 bit colour, crazy low light, infinite lens choices… would our work still stand on it’s own? Would the storytelling at the core still resonate if the flashy wrappings fell away? On today’s show, I’m talking with Savannah Groves, aka A Girl and Her Phone about the conscious choice she has made to ignore the advice of other videog...

2023-08-221h 09

Make Better Wedding Films Systemising Creativity ft. Wedding Post HouseProcess, 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 sponso...

2023-08-071h 01

Make Better Wedding Films Attracting Your Ideal Client ft. Wayward North FilmsWho 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. If you ha...

2023-07-241h 00

Make Better Wedding Films Experimental Cinematography ft. Artem KorchaginOn 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 promo code MBWF f...

2023-07-0352 min

Make Better Wedding Films How to Charge $20,000 for a Wedding Film ft. The Level Up CoEntering 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...

2023-06-061h 06

Make Better Wedding Films Business Mindset for Creatives ft. Daren Smith - Craftsman CreativeYou, 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=0Other links mentioned in the show:scorecard.craftsm...

2023-05-1843 min

Make Better Wedding Films A.I. Video Editing ft. James Broadbent of Narrative2023 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 learning models are made, the difference between pred...

2023-05-011h 03

Make Better Wedding Films Clicking with People, Not the Camera ft. The DrakesThe 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 create...

2023-04-171h 32

Make Better Wedding Films What if it was Your Wedding? ft. Riccardo FasoliThe 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 in the flesh? As of the rele...

2023-02-1343 min

Make Better Wedding Films Trends, Predictions and Hopes for 2023 ft. Bottlebrush FilmsAnother year, another season of the MBWF podcast! This year I’ve got the Aussie duo we all know and love @bottlebrush films joining me back on the airwaves on a regular basis and we’re kicking off the year with a bit of reflection, some predictions and some hopes for what wedding films might look like in 2023 and beyond. List of filmmakers mentioned in today's show: Henry Martens, House on the Clouds, Unique Wedding, Artem Korchagin, Jackson Grant, Films by Madeline, Kreativ Wedding ✨ Lonely Hearts Film Camp ✨ Make sure you guys grab the last...

2023-01-311h 02

Make Better Wedding Films It's About Them ft. Lovers + Legends (Season 3 Finale)As 2022 comes to a close, we come to the end of another season of the show. Last year I ended with Bottlebrush, and this year I’m ending Season 3 with another pair of Aussie legends, “Lovers + Legends” to be precise! Steph & Elliot are a husband + wife, photo + video duo from Brisbane Australia who have an amazing energy to their films and who balance the roles of photo + video creation seamlessly. On today’s show, we round off 2022 by talking about arguably the most important thing for a wedding filmmaker to remember, it’s not about you, it’s about them...

2022-12-211h 04

Make Better Wedding Films High End Elegance ft. Harrison FilmsPolished, elegant and consistent are words I would use to describe the work of Deanna and Grant aka Harrison Films and today’s episode is an absolute masterclass in what it takes to create a high end product. Attention to detail is key and in my discussion with them I was blown away at just how much care and thought goes into every step of the process. From location scouting, to colour grading they put in the extra step of effort and care that takes their work from good to great and it’s a philosophy that I feel is t...

2022-12-051h 57

Make Better Wedding Films Getting the Film Look ft. FilmConvertThe film look is something digital filmmakers have been trying to emulate for years and back in 2012, a small company in New Zealand set out to achieve that goal. A decade later, Filmconvert is the arguably the most accurate and sophisticated film emulation software on the market. On Today’s show I’m sitting down with Filmconvert’s Henessey Griffiths to discuss the science and the magic of digital film emulation as we take the guess work out of colour grading. Want to give FilmConvert Nitrate and Cinematch a try? Click Here to get 10% off your order

2022-11-2156 min

My Wedding Season - The Podcast Ben Journée - Getting Started With Filming WeddingsMy guest today is Ben Journée all the way from New Zealand. Ben is an incredibly talented wedding filmmaker and podcaster. His podcast “Make Better Wedding Films” is one of my favorites in our industry where he gets a number of guests to talk about new ideas for radical films about people in love. Ben starts off talking about the basics of creating simple highlight films and went on to describe how he makes story-based cinematic films. I certainly learned a lot and I am sure that you will too. Show notes: Episode 38 Ben...

2022-11-161h 15

Make Better Wedding Films Balance in the Busy Season ft. Flatroc Films + Jesse & JessieFor the first time in a LONG time, I'm sitting across the table, in the flesh with today's guests; Jesse Peters from Jesse & Jessie and Zac from Flatroc Films. On today's show, my fellow kiwis and I are cracking a beer and looking back at the crazy season that was and what we can learn from the situations we found ourselves in. We talk about burn out, parent life, work life balance, back end systems and quitting your day job to go full time on weddings. . This show is sponsored by Musicbed - Take your...

2022-11-021h 36

Make Better Wedding Films The Industry Needs to Know ft. KEJ ProductionsSometimes, the thing that starts out as helpful support, can turn into overwhelming noise… Echo chambers, unhelpful advice and toxic opinions can start to weigh on our confidence as creatives and as business owners. On today’s show, I’m sitting down with Kaleb and Elaine from KEJ productions to hear their perspective on when to listen, when to stand up for yourself and when to block out the noise. Check out Kaleb and Elaine's Audio Course and get $75 off with the code "MBWF" http://www.kejaudiomasterclass.com/ --------------------------------------- T...

2022-10-171h 16

Make Better Wedding Films When Music + Sound Design Meet ft. Multiply Media“Sound is half your story” is a mantra that I think I’ll always bring up on the podcast, I think it’s something as filmmakers we can keep coming back to and exploring, experimenting and educating ourselves in. On today’s show, I’m talking with Boomer and Sarah from Multiply Media about the marriage between music and sound design, how to tell stories with music, how to evoke memories with sound and how to manipulate the various elements of our audio in order to have each piece shine through. Make sure to use the prom...

2022-10-031h 24

Make Better Wedding Films The First 30 Seconds ft. By The MillersHow you open your film, sets the stage for the viewers experience as a whole. It’s a chance to put the most important elements to the couple front and centre, to make them feel like this film was made for them and no-one else. On today’s show, I’m talking with Andrea and Aaron from By The Millers about how they developed their storytelling style, how they make each film unique to their couples and why the first 30 seconds are so valuable to your film. Make sure to subscribe to Aaron's YouTube channel to keep up to...

2022-09-191h 09

Make Better Wedding Films Soft, Elegant & Emotive Filmmaking ft. The AugustsHusband and Wife duo The Augusts are a photo + video powerhouse who started their business at the start of the pandemic. On todays show, I’m chatting with them about their uniquely elegant and emotive filmmaking style and how they have developed a synergistic workflow together that allows Rebekah to capture photos and Jonah to capture video, each in the best way possible. Make sure to follow them on IG: https://www.instagram.com/theaugusts__ -------------------------------- This show is sponsored by Musicbed - Take your films to the next level with music from Mu...

2022-09-051h 05

Make Better Wedding Films Giving Your Couples Confidence ft. Bel Zev FilmsDirecting couples can often be a daunting task for videographers. So often we start our journey with wedding filmmaking by just shadowing the photographer, not knowing how and where to step in and add value. On today’s show I’m talking to Tina Phillips from Bel Zev Films about the importance of instilling confidence in your couples, how to work with rather than against the photographer on a photo shoot and how getting in front of the camera yourself will give you the tools to communicate that experience to your couples. Check out Tina's posing guide here: https://bossbrideguide.podi...

2022-08-221h 05

Make Better Wedding Films The Viewer is the Protagonist, the Couple is the Guide ft. Aaron Daniel FilmsI’ve spoken before about how the cornerstone of storytelling is conflict, but as wedding filmmakers, it’s not immediately obvious how we should implement conflict in a representation of the happiest day of someones life. Today, I’m sitting down with Aaron Daniel Films to learn more about his unique approach to wedding filmmaking, from world-building his brand, to writing books for his couples, to how he structures his films around the concept of mystery, placing the burden of the protagonists conflict not on the couple, but on the viewer. Want to check out Aaron's upcoming workshop? https://www.abraca...

2022-08-081h 01

Make Better Wedding Films Mastering Music ft. Thomas RoseMusic is as much a part of our films as the footage and audio we capture on the day, but the skill of curating, pairing and manipulating music is often one that’s overlooked. On today’s show, I’m sitting down wth DJ and musician Thomas Rose to discuss some of the techniques videographers can use to level up the way we use music in our films. Make sure to follo This show is sponsored by Musicbed - Sign up for their Wedding Filmmaker subscription using the promo code M...

2022-07-1453 min

Make Better Wedding Films Grow with Automation ft. Studio Ninja🚨 Get 50% off your first year with Studio Ninja - that's just US$125! 🚨 🥷 Click here and use the promo code "MBWF50" 🥷 There are parts of this job that we love and parts that we… ✨dislike✨and today’s show is about how you can streamline the backend of your business and automate a lot of the admin that’s keeping you from doing what you’re best at, making wedding films! On today’s show, I’m chatting to wedding photographer and the co-founder of Studio Ninja, Chris Garbacz about how we can use the platform to improve our c...

2022-06-271h 04

Make Better Wedding Films Anatomy of a Story ft. Hello Tomorrow FilmsStory is at the root of what we do as wedding filmmakers, we all call ourselves storytellers but how often to we consciously work on developing that specific skill? How well do you understand the anatomy of a story? On today’s show, I’m joined by McLean from Hello Tomorrow Films to discuss what goes in to a compelling story in a wedding film. If traditional filmmaking has taught us anything it’s that conflict is at the centre of the most compelling stories, but conflict often isn’t welcome on a wedding day, so as filmmakers we need to...

2022-06-011h 15

Make Better Wedding Films How to Level Up as a Wedding Filmmaker ft. Goodco StudiosChris Mai aka Good Co Studios, is a master of capturing intimate and immediate footage of his couples together. He’s also an educator and through mentorships and 1on1 workshops helps wedding filmmakers create a stronger connection with their couples and become more confident with their camera and their storytelling. On today’s show, I get Chris to run me through one of his full day workshops and break down some of the lessons he imparts to his students. If you'd like to know more about Chris's 1-on-1 mentorships sessions then you can DM him on Insta or f...

2022-05-161h 17

Make Better Wedding Films Emotion, Intuition, Connection ft. Films by MadeleineFilming with your intuition is something we’ve talked about before on the show. The honesty that can come through in your work when you are NOT trying to do a bunch of flashy transitions, or trying to be someone that you’re not, makes for films that showcase the real emotions of the people on screen and they are films that stand the test of time. When you trust your gut and put the needs of your couples at the core of your filmmaking process, magic can happen. Make sure to check out Made...

2022-05-031h 02

Make Better Wedding Films The Audio EpisodeSound is half your story… This heuristic is so simple and yet so often overlooked by wedding filmmakers, myself included. On today’s show, we’re welcoming back Shannon and Jack from Forever Curious films to get a crash course in everything audio. From research and consulting with your couples, to what gear to use, right through to post production, mixing and sound design, we’ve tried to cover it all in this nearly one and a half hour long episode. So settle in with a cuppa and have your note pad at the ready. Want to know the basics of how t...

2022-04-131h 22

Make Better Wedding Films How to Make $100K Per Year ft. David Reynosa$100,000 per year is a goal that for a lot of people starting their business seems unattainable. On today’s show, David from Forestry films breaks down some of the ways we can shift our mindset towards solving people’s problems and that this is the key to growing a successful and profitable business. If you would like a step-by-step road map from David on how you can take your business to the next level then you should check out his course "The Profitable Filmmaker" available for just a few more days! Use the promo code MBWF to get...

2022-03-281h 11

Make Better Wedding Films Eat Your Vegetables ft. Matt "WhoIsMatt" JohnsonAll of us have the part of a filmmaking process that we like more than others, it’s probably the reason we fell in love with this craft. Whether it’s filming, editing, directing, the cool gear… there’s always something that’s more “fun” than other parts of our job, like figuring out how to run a business or learning about audio. On today’s show, Matt sits down with me to discuss some of the most common shortcomings he finds when looking at other filmmakers work from around the world and why he thinks certain things keep coming up again...

2022-03-1443 min

Make Better Wedding Films Working with LGBTQ+ couples ft. Theodore MagazinePlanning a wedding is stressful enough, but for couples in the LGBTQ+ community, there’s a whole other layer of fear and anxiety that can be part of the process when they start contacting vendors about their special day. As wedding vendors, if we want to be a supportive and safe business for these couples then we need to look with a critical eye at the gendered and patriarchal history of wedding traditions and how that still lingers in our language today. If you are interested in learning more about being a supportive and inclusive wedding vendor, yo...

2022-02-2845 min

Make Better Wedding Films Find Your Signature Style ft. Fiore FilmsWhen you see a high heel shoe with a red sole, you know it’s a Louboutin, or at least a knock off pretending to be a Louboutin. This is an example of a brand signature, something that when people see it, the brand instantly comes to mind. Sharrone from Fiore Films is very, very aware of the power that a brand signature can have and that is why whenever you see a wedding film that is entirely shot on tripod, you know it’s Fiore Films. Make sure to follow Fiore Films on IG if you don...

2022-02-141h 31

Make Better Wedding Films Directing Intimacy ft. Dylan KitchenerNOTE: My microphone disconnected immediately after jumping on this call so I apologise for my audio quality! Thankfully Dylan does most of the talking and I've started using a new recording method moving forward to hopefully avoid these technical mishaps in the future! Thanks and enjoy the show. ---- Dylan Kitchener’s extremely cinematic and intimate portraits of couples are an inspiration to many. His masterful understanding of light and composition are a wonder to behold, but it’s how he directs his couples and makes them comfortable in front of his camera that seems to c...

2022-01-3144 min

Make Better Wedding Films The Art of Adapting ft. White in ReveryWe're back for Season 3!!!! S3 E1 - The Art of Adapting ft. Calen Rhome - White in Revery Being able to adapt to your environment is a skill that takes time to master. You need to be confident in your tools, confident in your environment and confident in knowing what you do and don’t need to tell your story. When you think of White in Revery, you think of beautiful, smooth, polished films. No chaos, nothing out of place, simply elegant filmmaking. However, no wedding is perfect and things go wrong all the t...

2022-01-1854 min

Make Better Wedding Films Season 2 FinaleIt’s time to start to say goodbye to 2021 and also to say “seeya later” to the incredible @bottlebrushfilms who are finishing up their season on Make Better Wedding Films. I’ve got Grace and Andrew on for one final time to catch up, have a beer and hear about all the incredible projects and plans they have in store for 2022. We also answer a bunch of your questions from Instagram live. So pop a cold one, sit back and settle in. My name is Ben and this is Make Better Wedding Films… See all you wonderful humans in...

2021-12-211h 07

Make Better Wedding Films More than the Wedding ft. The Unique WeddingIvan & Angela of the Unique Wedding are different to most wedding filmmakers. For them, filming the wedding is an extra. What they really offer is a multi-day experience for couples to create an incredible memory in and around their wedding day. This may or may not be a direction you want to take in your career as a wedding filmmaker but what I do hope you take away from today’s episode is an understanding of the fruit of their labour. By putting in the time that others don’t, Ivan and Angela are able to ca...

2021-12-1447 min

Make Better Wedding Films Secret Sauce ft. David Reynosa (Forestry Films)You might be looking at aspirational, world famous, amazing wedding filmmakers and be thinking, “If only I could shadow them, if only I could watch them work, I could learn their secret sauce, the thing that makes them stand out from the rest”. The truth of the matter is… there is no secret sauce. Everyone is nervous on a wedding day, everyone finds directing uncomfortable, everyone get’s that nervous, squirmy feeling before they walk into a room full of strangers first thing on a wedding day. Once you know that everyone is uncomfortable, even the filmma...

2021-11-3036 min

Make Better Wedding Films Living in the Moment ft. Forever Curious FilmsLife throws us all curve balls and today’s guests are no exception, but rather than seeking solitude in the status quo, Shannon and Jack decided it was time for them to try something bold and new. Through battling health issues and launching a brand new business at the start of a global pandemic, these two have come through with the most amazing spirit and attitude towards their life and their work, highlighting the importance of living in the moment. Make sure to follow Shannon & Jack's work over on Instagram @forevercuriousfilms T...

2021-11-1640 min

Make Better Wedding Films Creative Storytelling ft. Eric FlobergTo be a creative storyteller is to be a listener, to be someone who is more interested in the story of others than their own. When it comes to wedding filmmaking, this means being passionately invested in the couple and who the are, making a film that is solely for them. This is Eric’s philosophy for wedding filmmaking and it’s how he’s able to make the emotionally charged films that he does. Start with the couple, dig deep in to who they are and let that drive your creativity and your story. Make sure...

2021-10-281h 03

Make Better Wedding Films Read the Room ft. Hunter Floyd FilmsEach of us as filmmakers come to the table with a different set of skills, some coming more naturally to us than others and today’s guest is an example of how people skills and the ability to read a room are as important as knowing the ins and outs of your camera. Hunter describes himself as an extrovert, which is not a label I would assign to myself, so it was great to learn from how he approaches a wedding day, using the skills most natural to him to ensure that his couples get the best exp...

2021-10-1924 min

Make Better Wedding Films It Starts On TikTok ft. Bottlebrush FilmsGrace and Andrew have built an impressive audience of 120 thousand followers on Bottlebrush’s TikTok by showcasing their films and their personality, resulting in real enquires through their website. With over 1 billion monthly users now using TikTok we thought it was about time to do a deep dive on the platform, address some common concerns among videographers and talk through some ideas for how you can start using it to build your brand and get you more bookings. ---------------- Cinematic LUTs Volume One - OUT NOW https://makebetterweddingfilms.com/store/p/cinelutsvol1 ...

2021-10-0441 min

Make Better Wedding Films Gold Amongst the Shit ft. David LeSometimes someone creates something so fresh and out of the box that people can’t help but stop and take notice. Today, Andrew and I are sitting down with wedding photographer David Le, who created a Wes Anderson inspired, stop motion masterpiece of a film that was nominated for Junebug's best wedding film 2021. However, the catch here is that it was so time consuming and difficult to create, that he will never make anything like it again. And so today’s show is about trying new things, learning, being creative, failing and ultimately finding smal...

2021-09-2051 min

Make Better Wedding Films Empathy ft. Monika FriasWe’ve talked a bit about being an empathetic filmmaker on this podcast before and today’s guest is yet another example of why this skill is a vital piece of the puzzle when it comes to making truly unique and standout work. Being able to connect with your couples first and foremost and make a film that’s for them, not for you or your ego as a creative, but for them is what results in art that has substance behind it. Monika’s work is beautiful, raw, delicate and timeless. She’s one of those creatives...

2021-09-061h 04

Shifting Focus with John Bunn The Creative Diet with Ben JourneeThe Creative Diet with Ben Journee On today's episode we have Ben Journee from Make Better Wedding Films. This guy has been doing some really amazing things when it comes to his brand, and his podcast, Make Better Wedding Films. Nick and John sit down with Ben to hear about his journey of starting a podcast, the relentless effort it takes, all while running another business. We dive into 'the creative diet' talking all about where you go to find inspiration. You will leave this episode feeling inspired. Be sure to check out our BRAND NEW PRICING GUIDES by clicking https...

2021-09-0651 min

Make Better Wedding Films Shamarah + Tyler - Editing Breakdown ft. Grace Cardona, Bottlebrush FilmsGrace got a HUGE amount of DMs after posting her latest wedding film asking how in the heck she did what she did! So today we are answering all your questions and breaking this edit down piece by piece. If you haven't seen the film yet, make sure you check it out here: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CS5CFCoBdqX/ This is basically a mini masterclass in editing techniques from the legend herself so settle in and get the notepad ready! Today's episode is sponsored by Musicbed - Get the...

2021-08-231h 03

Make Better Wedding Films Always Be Creating ft. Russell Kent NichollsThis podcast is all about helping you find and develop your unique style of wedding filmmaking, something that your couples will see and think “that’s us, that’s what we want!”. But this often goes beyond the films themselves, couples connect with the filmmaker as much as the films and so on today’s show, we’re talking to UK videographer Russell Kent Nicholls about his all-round approach to how he portrays his films, his brand and himself through social media. Russell has managed to combine his beautiful filmmaking with, education, humour, relatability and authenticity, resulting in an online prese...

2021-08-091h 10

Make Better Wedding Films Creating Balanced Films ft. Stanton Giles - Films by StantonWe often have a certain style of film that we prefer to create, whether it’s more moody and “cinematic” or fun and upbeat, but the reality is that most weddings contain a full spectrum of emotions and energies. Today I’m talking to Stanton Giles of @filmsbystanton because his work, I feel, is a rare example that shows the full spectrum of emotions on a wedding day. On today’s show we’ll be breaking down Stanton’s work and figuring out how he transitions between the light and shade, the highs and lows and still manages to create balance...

2021-07-271h 16

Make Better Wedding Films Stealing from Music Videos ft. Grace Andrew & BenI’ve had a few types of episodes on my to-do list since rebranding this podcast and today is one of those episodes. Today we are looking at music videos to see what we can learn from them, what ideas we can add to our toolbox and how we might adapt them for wedding films. Now today we’ll just be looking at a small selection of music videos to come out recently because the idea for this kind of episode is that we can revisit it again and look at different types of music vide...

2021-07-1259 min

Canon Conversations Season Two! Meet your Hosts, Ben Journee and Jarrad Seng.Kia ora and G'Day! The best things in life come in pairs, so the second series of the Canon Conversations Podcast is back with two hosts! Canon New Zealand host, Ben Journee, is joined by Canon Australia's host, Jarrad Seng to bring you some of the most talented photographers and filmmakers from both sides of the ditch.In this episode, Ben and Jarrad talk through the new podcast format and reminisce on standout moments from their past podcast episodes.Send us feedback and keep up to date with all things Canon by following us on...

2021-06-2928 min

Make Better Wedding Films 10,000 Hours ft. Gione da SilvaMalcolm Gladwell describes his famous “10,000 hours” heuristic as a symbol for the fact that the time needed to develop an innate understanding for a particular skill is most likely longer than any of us anticipate at the outset. On today’s episode I’m joined by the incredibly talented Gione da Silva, who shares basically a whole two day workshop worth of content on lighting, composition, posing and editing into this hour and a half long episode. There are no quick fixes when it comes to being an amazing filmmaker, you do have to put in the h...

2021-06-281h 47

Make Better Wedding Films Intuitive Filmmaking ft. Kathryn Majic - Blnk FilmsNo Grace or Andrew today team, I'm flying solo! ----------------------------------- We’re often chasing a certain aesthetic or style in our work, light and airy, dark and moody, fun, cinematic, emotional, whatever it is we are constantly trying to get our work closer to the image of it that’s in our heads. Some of us take a very methodical, structured approach while others rely more heavily on their intuition. Today I’m joined by Kathryn Majic from Blnk Films, who is firmly in the latter camp. Kathryns intuitive approach to filmma...

2021-06-141h 04

Make Better Wedding Films House on the Clouds ft. Siddharth SharmaOn our instagram page I have a little line in the bio that invites people to DM us if they want to review their films. Our guest today, Sid from House on the Clouds, a Mumbai based wedding film and photo company took up that offer and sent me a message asking for a critique of his latest film and I was absolutely mind blow, it was incredible. I wrote back immediately and said you have to come on the show! and he agreed. For anyone unlucky enough, like myself two weeks ago to have never seen...

2021-05-311h 08

Canon Convos Canon Convos is Back for Season Two! Meet Hosts, Jarrad Seng and Ben Journee.The best things in life come in pairs, so the second series of the Canon Convos Podcast is back with two hosts! Canon Australia host, Jarrad Seng is joined by Canon New Zealand’s Ben Journee to bring you some of the most talented photographers and filmmakers from both sides of the ditch.In this episode Jarrad and Ben talk through the new podcast format and reminisce on standout moments from their past podcast episodes. Send us feedback and keep up to date with all things Canon by following us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...

2021-05-2028 min

Make Better Wedding Films Fire & Ice ft. Christian O'ReillyChristian O'Reilly from the award winning UK based photo and video company Fire and Ice joins Andrew, Grace and myself for an epic episode to share how he and his 12 person studio create crazy, epic, unique, boundary pushing films. The three of us walked away from this interview so inspired!!!!!! From storyboarding entire wedding films, to blasting FPV drones around French chateaus, you are guaranteed to be inspired and blown away by how this team creates. LINKS Charli & Joel's save the date film: https://vimeo.com/536795269 Rachelle & Christopher's highlight film...

2021-05-171h 15

Make Better Wedding Films Productivity ft. Jason NaylorWorking for yourself is the dream. For a lot of us, we are lucky enough for this to now be our reality. But the flexibility of working for yourself can easily lead to a blur in the distinction between work time and personal time. We end up feeling guilty when we aren’t working and feeling distracted when we try to sit down and focus. We procrastinate, we get behind on our workload, we doubt ourselves, we get burnt out, we hate weddings… Today I’m joined by creative business coach, photographer and pr...

2021-05-031h 14

Saad Ben Show EPISODE 34 - Notre journée type en tant qu'entrepreneurBIENVENUE DANS CE TRENTE QUATRIEME EPISODE DU SAAD BEN SHOW ️Ici on parle entrepreneuriat, e-commerce, mindset, lifestyle, en toute simplicité et sans prise de tête. SOMMAIRE00:00 - Introduction11:50 - Existe-t-il un secret de la réussite ? 21:00 - Quelle est notre journée type ? 31:35 - Où en est-on dans nos investissements immobilier ? 34:20 - Est-ce difficile de passer du salariat à l'entrepreneuriat ?37:33 - Que pense-t-on de Google Ads ? 45:00 - Utilise-t-on Facebook Marketplace ? 45:50 - Pourquoi nous n'exploitons pas plus de niches ? 51:35 - Comment trouver des produits et fournisseurs en Angleterre ? 55:40 - Les cha...

2021-05-0359 min

Make Better Wedding Films Music Selection ft. Grace from Bottlebrush FilmsMusic selection is an integral part of the wedding film process. When done right, it can motivate your editing and help define your overall style as a wedding filmmaker, but for many people, the actual task of finding and selecting music can be one of the slowest and most frustrating parts of the entire process. On today’s show, Grace and I discuss our various methods for finding unique tracks for our films, why we use the music we do, our thoughts on wedding film music in general and finally we share our thoughts on where we pr...

2021-04-1943 min

Make Better Wedding Films Fantasy ft. Katherine BrookToday’s episode is quite special because it’s the coming together of a few pieces of inspiration that have been bouncing around in my head for a while. I’ve followed Katherine’s work for a long time and have been obsessed with her use of colour, her use of light, her textures, but most importantly, the elements of fantasy and poetry that come through in her images. I’ve always wondered how I could take the inspiration I feel when I look at her work and apply it to my wedding films. And then...

2021-04-1256 min

Make Better Wedding Films Livestreaming ft. Andrew from Bottlebrush FilmsToday marks a very exciting new chapter in the evolution of the show because it is the first episode with one of my new co-hosts this year. Grace and Andrew, aka Grandrew, aka Bottlebrush Films will be joining me in alternating shifts on most episodes this year, with Andrew’s camera mastery and Grace’s editing wizardry… it’s going to be a good year! We’ll still be interviewing guests from time to time but I’ve wanted to add the dynamic of a co-host to the show right from the beginning, just so we can go deeper on certain t...

2021-04-0554 min

Make Better Wedding Films Heuristics ft. Bobby Burns from Wedding Film SchoolHeuristic /ˌhjʊ(ə)ˈrɪstɪk/ noun A heuristic technique, or a heuristic, is any approach to problem solving or self-discovery that employs a practical method that is not guaranteed to be optimal, perfect, or rational, but is nevertheless sufficient for reaching an immediate, short-term goal or approximation. This week I’m joined Bobby Burns from Wedding Film School and together we’ll be coming up with some useful heuristics for a wedding filmmakers toolkit. In the first half of the show we’ll identify some key pain points...

2021-03-291h 24

Make Better Wedding Films Lessons from Together Journal ft. Greta Kenyon🖤Welcome to Make Better Wedding Films!!!! 🖤 We are back baby! With a new name a new fire in our belly 🔥 To start off season 2 in style we have the magazine mogul herself Greta Kenyon, founder and editor of Together Journal sharing her wisdom and insights on the year that's been and what she's learned from the wedding industry as a whole. Adaptability is the name of the game for today's episode and Greta has a bucket load of examples of how vendors have adapted in the wake of 2020 and there is SOOOOO much to learn...

2021-03-1717 min

LEVEL UP: A Wedding Photography + Videography Podcast 52: Disrupting Wedding Film Conventions w/ Ben JourneeBreak free from the mold and craft wedding films your way. Today I'm chatting with Ben Journee about how you can set yourself apart from the pack, and about how he is disrupting wedding film conventions in his own business.---EPISODE SPONSORS--Sprout Studio: an all-in-one studio management solution- CRM - Galleries- Scheduling- Email Marketing- Bookkeeping - Customizable templates and contractshttps://www.sproutredo.com/levelupIllume LUTs: Fine-art Video PresetsGet Il...

2020-11-3025 min

Make Better Wedding Films SHOW LOVE E018 | You are Not Your Client - ft. Taylor PetrinovichToday we're talking about two subjects that have been talked about on this show before but it's important we have a refresher... One is the idea of branding, why would you spend money on re-branding your business? and if you do, what does it look like? I chat with Taylor Petrinovich about her recent rebrand and how she's positioning her brand to fit firmly in the high end market. We talk about the all important factor of branding which is that "you are not your client" and that your brand isn't necessarily there to represent your own pe...

2020-10-2239 min

Make Better Wedding Films Thrive or Survive ft. Eric FlobergNow is the time to invest in yourself, to take this as an opportunity to develop and thrive as a creative entrepreneur. For the established videographers, it’s time for us to develop and diversify, to strengthen our businesses and clearly define our brands. For up and coming videographers, it’s time to learn and prepare for the post COVID wedding season when all the established videographers will be booked solid due to postponements. On today’s show I’m extremely excited to get to chat with a creative I’ve followed for a while no...

2020-09-1051 min

Make Better Wedding Films COVID vs the Wedding Industry ft. Jai LongThere is a lot of fear being spread within the wedding industry right now. Postponements, loss of income, creatives are scrambling to figure out how best to keep their businesses afloat. On today's show, I'm speaking with Jai Long. As someone who has mastered the art of upselling, he breaks down his philosophy with me of how we can be making the most out of each wedding we do manage to get over the line this season. We talk about diversifying our offerings into things like live streaming and instagram edits and how these are powerful tools...

2020-08-2037 min

Make Better Wedding Films SHOW LOVE E015 | Stills to Motion ft. Chris TurnerTodays episode is a little different, this one is specifically for the photographers and I'm joined by Chris Turner to talk through everything a wedding photographer needs to know to start experimenting in the world of video. We're going right back to basics talking about settings, gear, editing software and how none of them have to slow you down or take your focus away from your photography. Todays episode is for any photographer who has thought about how to add a simple video option as an add on for...

2020-07-241h 08

Make Better Wedding Films SHOW LOVE E014 | Our Community ft. John Bunn & Nick Miller from How To Film Weddings‘Wholesome hustle’ is a phrase I would use to describe John & Nick’s approach to growing their podcast ‘How To Film Weddings’. No-one can deny the time, effort and vision these two have put into this project that they began back in 2018. Besides the educational benefit that podcasts like ours bring to wedding filmmakers, what’s sets How To Film Weddings apart (I believe) is the community support that John and Nick have built around their content. Their Facebook group (with roughly 6,400 members) is meticulously curated with weekly threads, discussions, critiques and support. (well managed) Facebook groups...

2020-06-1249 min

Make Better Wedding Films SHOW LOVE E013 | New Beginnings ft. Bottlebrush FilmsGrace & Andrew aka ‘Grandrew’ aka Bottlebrush Films have had an incredible year… After re-imagining their already successful wedding film company with a bold new look, they crafted one of the most action-packed filmmaker workshop/getaways I’ve ever seen. It’s clear that the investment in both time and energy that these two have put in to their brand, to make it something that they love, can get excited about and can truly stand behind has already been worth it and will continue to pay back for years to come. Branding, logos and dance-party-workshops aside, Bottlebrus...

2020-05-1540 min

Make Better Wedding Films 📷 SHOW LOVE Ep012 | Potent Inspiration ft. Si Moore 📷📷 SHOW LOVE Ep012 | Potent Inspiration ft. Si Moore 📷 When Si & Soph started Bayly & Moore, they wanted to surround themselves with the best, most potent inspiration. They knew that in order to create great work, they had to consume great work. You are what you eat... On today’s show, I chat with Si about how we can step out from underneath the torrent of beautiful imagery we scroll past every day and take a different, more intentional approach to getting inspired. Throughout the show, Si rattles off an impressive list of references, so for those of...

2020-04-101h 15

Make Better Wedding Films SHOW LOVE E011 | The Client Experience ft. Henry Martens🎥SHOW LOVE Ep011 | The Client Experience ft. Henry Martens 🎥 We all expect our work to stand on it’s own, and the growth of our business to directly reflect how “good” we are at making wedding films… But I’m afraid to say that isn’t the case. Obviously you need a good product, but how clients experience your work, how they remember you, how they talk about you to their friends who are about to get married has to do with an all encompassing feeling called “the client experience”. It’s the reason Louis Vuitton stores have staff w...

2020-03-131h 30

Make Better Wedding Films SHOW LOVE | E010 - Travel the World ft. Nisha RavjiI'm sure we've all, at some point, dreamed about the possibility of getting paid to travel the world filming/photographing incredible weddings. So on todays episode I sit down with the legend Nisha Ravji, who is arguably the most well travelled wedding photographer in New Zealand. The laundry list of stunning locations that she's travelled to to capture weddings is enough to make most of us froth at the mouth... Amalfi coast, Italy Santorini, Greece Bahamas Banff, Canada Fiji Uluwutu, Bali Paris, France ...

2020-02-1447 min

Make Better Wedding Films SHOW LOVE E009 | Don't be a Wallflower ft. Jonathan Suckling*Hey guys, sorry this episode is super late! Upload failed and I didn't realise until someone gave me a heads up!!! Enjoy!* It's time to stop hiding in the shadows and let your personality shine through! Jonathan and I chat about how you can create amazing connections with your couples and provide an incredible experience for them on the day by loosening your grip on what it traditionally means to "act professional". Host: Ben Journée - Side Project Films Guest: Jonathan Suckling - www.JonathanSuckling.com

2020-01-2853 min

Make Better Wedding Films SHOW LOVE E008 | Finding Your Look ft. The Auburn Hour Film Co.🎥🎤SHOW LOVE - EPISODE EIGHT! 🎤🎥 Finding Your Look ft. Natalie Hind - The Auburn Hour Film Co. I've been in awe of Natalie's films for so long now, they just look so damn beautiful! Not only that, they are instantly recognisable as hers. So I wanted to chat to her about how exactly she found her unique visual style, how she keeps it consistent! and how we can all be more bold when tweaking and colouring our own footage into something entirely our own. Host: Ben Journée - Side Project Films Guest: Natali...

2019-12-181h 07

Make Better Wedding Films SHOW LOVE E007 | Building Your Brand ft. Till Death🎥🎤SHOW LOVE - EPISODE SEVEN! 🎤🎥 Building Your Brand ft. Mel Branson from Till Death On todays episode we look at all things branding and owning your business' vision. As Mel says, "it's imperative to understand what you are trying to say - with your business". When couples are looking for their wedding videographers it comes down to more than simply who makes the best films for the best price. Couples are like any other customer, they buy in to the idea what you do, who are and what you stand...

2019-11-151h 09

Make Better Wedding Films E06 | Get It In Writing ft. Wendy Hampton🎥🎤SHOW LOVE - EPISODE SIX! 🎤🎥 Get it in Writing ft. Wendy Hampton from Horrocks Hampton Lawyers Contracts, contracts, contracts... it's something that a lot of us forget about for a long time. It's all fine and dandy until something goes wrong. So today we'll be talking all things legal with a real lawyer who can help us work through our current contracts, finding out what works, what doesn't and what might happen if we get things wrong! This episode isn't meant to scare anyone, but it's a friendly remin...

2019-10-1153 min

Make Better Wedding Films SHOW LOVE E005 | Painting a Picture ft. Lemon Tree Film House🎥🎤SHOW LOVE - EPISODE FIVE! 🎤🎥 Painting a Picture ft. Lemon Tree Film House This episode is for everyone out there wanting more authentic storytelling in their films. No gimmicks, no fads, no trends, just real, honest storytelling. Shaun and TJ are masters at telling their couples stories and getting the essence of their personality to come through in their films. Oh and did I mention they made an absolutely epic 19min long wedding film for a BLIND BRIDE?! Yeah, we chat about that too. We play a short 2min sec...

2019-09-131h 02

Make Better Wedding Films E04 - Crafting excitement ft. Humdrum Films 🎥🎤SHOW LOVE - EPISODE FOUR! 🎤🎥 Crafting Excitement ft. Humdrum Films. This month I sit down to chat with Jared and Jacob from Humdrum Films. These boys produce some of the best, most energetic wedding films in my opinion and they give some great insight for anyone who wants their films to stand out from the crowd. Today’s topic “Crafting excitement” is one I chose specifically for these boys as their films have an undeniable energy and go against the grain of how most people are producing wedding films today. Whether it’s the gear they are using...

2019-08-111h 15

Make Better Wedding Films E03 - Embracing Photography ft. Patty LageraOn episode three of the podcast I chat with Patty Lagera about hybrid shooting and how videographers can start to think about embracing photography offerings within their business. It's an area that I think scares a lot of us but I believe that we will begin to see more and more couples who primarily just want a video of their wedding along with a handful of beautiful portraits (rather than photos of the entire day) and videographers who can offer this as a service will be at an advantage over those who don't. Host: Ben Journee...

2019-07-1349 min

Make Better Wedding Films E02 - Coverage: Beyond solo shooting ft. David AgamataThis one is for all the videographers who are shooting weddings solo. Whether you're unsure about what multiple shooters could do for your films or you've just got used to shooting alone, David Aga and I chat through some of the benefits of increased coverage from multiple cameras and how it can really take your storytelling to the next level. Also, if you currently use one extra shooter, what's holding you back from getting a second (three videographers total) like David does? Leave a comment on the Facebook page and we can discuss the pros and cons...

2019-06-131h 00

Make Better Wedding Films E01 - Forcing the Creative Process ft. Jared BrandonIn this episode, Jared from Perspectives Photo & Cinema sits down with me to chat through the twists and turns of the creative process and what systems we can put in place to cultivate it, grow it and even force it when deadlines are pushed! Show Love - A Podcast for Wedding Filmmakers Facebook: @showlovepodcast Host: Ben Journee - @sideprojectfilms Guest: Jared Brandon -@perspectives.co.nz Music: Doing Just Fine by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired

2019-05-151h 05