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Small Town FilmmakerYou're Editing Wedding Films Wrong - Here's How To Fix ItIn today’s conversation, I sit down with filmmaker Stanton Giles to unpack the emotional weight behind the edit. We talk burnout, perfectionism, procrastination, and how the pressure to impress can steal the joy from your work. But more importantly, we share the mindset shifts and systems that helped us fall back in love with editing—and why managing your energy might matter more than managing your time.Whether you’re a beginner stuck in overwhelm or a seasoned pro looking for peace in the process, this episode will help you reconnect with why you starte...2025-08-071h 09Small Town FilmmakerIs A.I. Really A Threat To Wedding Filmmakers?Today me and Maclean from Plotline talk about A.I. in wedding filmmaking. Unpacking the skepticism, creative fears around the question of whether or not a.i. will really replace us as filmmakers and how not all a.i. tools are created equally but still get a bad rap. Get 10% Off Plotline - Use code WAYWARD10https://www.plotline.pro/?via=jairedOutsource with Uncut Gems - use code WAYWARD65 for 65% Offhttps://www.uncutgems.com🔥 Best LOG Conversion Luts - https://gamut.io/?gamut=jairedlsullivan🎁 Video Delivery, Use code WAYWARD...2025-07-1632 min
Small Town FilmmakerHow To Stop Getting Ghosted From CouplesGetting ghosted is a universal experience but today I share how one email can be the difference maker in couples leaving you on Read or signing that contract.📧 Free Email Guide For Wedding Videographershttps://waywardnorth.myflodesk.com/t4...🗄️ Save Time with Lemlii - use code WAYWARD45 for 45% Off! https://www.lemlii.com/wayward-northFollow Jaired's Workhttps://www.instagram.com/waywardnorthfilmsFollow Wayward North's Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/waywardnorthFollow The Podcast on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/smalltownfilmmaker/2025-05-1616 minSmall Town FilmmakerThis One Technique Made My Wedding Films 10x BetterLearn the secret technique to filming better weddings that nobody talks about! In this video, I share behind the scenes tips for creating and capturing beautiful weddings.Outsource with Uncut Gems - Use Code WAYWARD65https://www.uncutgems.com🛠️ The Best Tools For Wedding Filmmakers🎁 Video Delivery, Use code WAYWARD - https://signups.vidflow.co/ref/waywar... 🎸 Music For Your Films - https://fm.pxf.io/waywardfreetrial✍🏼 Video Editing Service - https://www.uncutgems.com - 65% OFF Use Code WAYWARD65🌈 Colored with my LUTS - https://waywardnorthfilms.com/unveile... - 50% OFF🎧 Sou...2025-04-0807 minSmall Town FilmmakerThe Secret to Getting Better Faster (Without Burning Out)Today on the podcast Im talking about the secret to getting better faster without burning out and why passion alone isn't enough.🗄️ Automate and Grow Your Business with Lemlii - Use Code WAYWARD25 - https://www.lemlii.com/🛠️ The Best Tools For Wedding Filmmakers🎁 Video Delivery, Use code WAYWARD - https://signups.vidflow.co/ref/wayward-north 🎸 Music For Your Films - https://fm.pxf.io/waywardfreetrial✍🏼 Video Editing Service - https://www.uncutgems.com - 65% OFF Use Code WAYWARD65🌈 Colored with my LUTS - https://waywardnorthfilms.com/unveiledluts - 50% OFF🎧 Sound Design Assets...2025-04-0211 min
Small Town FilmmakerAre Wedding Filmmakers Too Expensive?!Today I respond to a youtube comment about whether or not wedding filmmakers are too expensive. The truth is...--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🛠️ The Best Tools For Wedding Filmmakers🎁 Video Delivery, Use code WAYWARD - https://signups.vidflow.co/ref/wayward-north 🎸 Music For Your Films - https://fm.pxf.io/waywardfreetrial✍🏼 Video Editing Service - https://www.uncutgems.com - 65% OFF Use Code WAYWARD65🌈 Colored with my LUTS - https://waywardnorthfilms.com/unveiledluts - 50% OFF🎧 Sound Design Assets - https://multiply-media.shop/?ref=7mDq2v18AF8nnT - Code WAYWARD15🗄️ All In One CRM For Wedding Pros...2025-03-0719 min
Small Town FilmmakerThe Next Big Thing For Wedding VideographersToday we dive into the next big thing for wedding videographers. ✨ Lemlii - Use Code WAYWARD25 for 25% off for LIFE! For a limited time only offer ends February 14th - https://mylemlii.com/Lemlii is a CRM made for wedding videographers by wedding videographers. It's unique, bespoke, minimal approach is perfect for anyone looking to get organized and make booking weddings easy for your couples.Follow Jaired's Workhttps://www.instagram.com/waywardnorthfilmsFollow Wayward North's Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/waywardnorthFollow The Podcast on Instagram2025-02-1030 minSmall Town FilmmakerFinding Your Couples Story - The Secret To Emotive Story-Driven Wedding FilmsToday me and Adalenne from Cine Garden talk about ways you can create better, deeper wedding films. In essence, how do you find the story as a wedding filmmaker? Check out this episode to learn more!Follow Adalenne's work herehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjUIDGc4MYNMw7xxc_hM2vgJoin Small Town Filmmaker - https://www.smalltownfilmmaker.coFollow Jaired's Workhttps://www.instagram.com/waywardnorthfilmsFollow Wayward North's Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/waywardnorthFollow The Podcast on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com...2024-12-0748 minSmall Town FilmmakerHow To Eliminate Backlog For Good! Avoid These Outsourcing Mistakes.Eradicate your wedding video backlog forever by outsourcing your videos to Uncut Gems. https://www.uncutgems.com/Use my code WAYWARD65 for 65% Off your first edit🛠️ The Best Tools To Elevate Your Films🎁 Video Delivery, Use code WAYWARD - https://vidflow.co/?_by=sq2wq🎸 Music For Your Films - https://fm.pxf.io/waywardnorthplaylist✍🏼 Video Editing Service - https://www.uncutgems.com - 65% OFF Use Code WAYWARD65🌈 Colored with my LUTS - https://waywardnorthfilms.com/unveile... - 50% OFF🎧 Sound Design Assets - https://multiply-media.shop/?ref=7mDq... - Code WAYWARD15👀 W...2024-11-0107 minSmall Town FilmmakerThe Secret Ingredient To Unforgettable Wedding Films Ft Multiply SoundToday we dive deeper into the secret ingredient behind creating emotionally unforgettable wedding films.🎶 Grab The Film Score Pack VOL 2 (use code WN30) 30% OFF!https://geni.us/sCUt83X🏡 Join our growing community! https://geni.us/Hs0a9e1The Best Music Licensing Platform Use Code: WAYWARDNORTH for 1 Month Off Musicbedhttps://fm.pxf.io/Jzax9qFollow Jaired's Workhttps://www.instagram.com/waywardnorthfilmsFollow Wayward North's Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/waywardnorthFollow The Podcast on Instagramhttps://www.inst...2024-10-1734 minSmall Town FilmmakerHow To Survive A Wedding Film RecessionAre you struggling in your wedding video business? If so, this video is for you as I unpack some methods and strategies that are helping me push past this slow, uncertain wedding season.Join Small Town Filmmaker - 30 DAYS FREE!https://geni.us/nPDQmM1Use Code WAYWARD for 20% Off Video Delivery Service with VIDFLOWhttps://vidflow.co/?_by=sq2wqWedding Video Album - https://themotionbooks.com/?ref=335Follow Jaired's Workhttps://www.instagram.com/waywardnorthfilmsFollow Wayward North's Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/waywardnorth2024-09-2715 minSmall Town FilmmakerHow To Create An Award Winning Wedding FilmThis week I sit down with Max from The Smiths to unpack his approach to storytelling and his recipe, his secret to creating award winning wedding films.🎥 Follow Max and Courtneyhttps://www.instagram.com/thesmiths.film 🚗 On the road? Listen to this episode here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...🏡 Join Small Town Filmmaker - https://www.smalltownfilmmaker.coFollow Jaired's Workhttps://www.instagram.com/waywardnorthfilmsFollow Wayward North's Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/waywardnorthFollow The Podcast on Instagramhttps://w...2024-09-1343 min
Shifting Focus (How To Film Weddings)362. Is The Wedding Industry In Trouble? with Jaired Sullivan from Wayward North Films🚁 Enter to win a DJI Mini 4 Pro: https://howtofilmweddings.com/survey Giveaway Open August 5 – August 28, 2024. We need to be honest. 2024 and 2025 is down in the wedding market. People are scrambling, and weddings are harder to book than ever. So what do we do in this time? How do we stay motivated? Should we quit our jobs? In this week’s episode Jaired Sullivan from Wayward North Films joins John for an honest discussion about what we do in down seasons, what we need to focus on, and how to take ground even when it feels like we...2024-08-2647 minSmall Town Filmmaker20 Mistakes I Made As A Wedding VideographerTodays episode I dive into 20 mistakes Ive made that helped me become the filmmaker I am today.💪 Join Small Town Filmmaker - https://www.smalltownfilmmaker.co⬇️ Gear, Tools, Resources I Use Everyday in my Business🛠️ My Wedding Videography Gear List - https://www.amazon.com/shop/waywardno...🎁 Video Delivery, Use code WAYWARD - https://vidflow.co/?_by=sq2wq🎸 Music For Your Films - https://fm.pxf.io/waywardnorthplaylist✍🏼 Video Editing Service - https://www.uncutgems.com - 65% OFF Use Code WAYWARD65🌈 Colored with my LUTS - https://waywardnorthfilms.com/unveile... - 50% OFF2024-08-0118 minSmall Town Filmmaker5 Hot Takes About The Wedding Film IndustryToday is my most controversial video to date as I dive deep into 5 hot takes about the wedding film industry that might have me cancelled. Use code WAYWARD65 for 65% off your first edit with Uncut Gemshttps://www.uncutgems.com🛠️ VIDEO EDITING TOOLS🎸 Music For Your Films - https://fm.pxf.io/waywardnorthplaylist✍🏼 Video Editing Service - https://www.uncutgems.com - 65% OFF Use Code WAYWARD65🌈 Colored with my LUTS - https://waywardnorthfilms.com/unveile... - 50% OFF🎧 Sound Design Assets - https://multiply-media.shop/?ref=7mDq... - Code WAYWARD15👀 Wow Your Couples with t...2024-06-1414 minSmall Town FilmmakerIs The Wedding Film Industry in Trouble?Is the wedding film industry in trouble? And if so? How do we get out of it?Use Code: WAYWARD65 for 65% off for your first video edithttps://www.uncutgems.comFilmmakers and Photographers mentioned:Ben Bashor Films - https://www.instagram.com/benbashorfilmsNate Bustamante Films - https://www.instagram.com/natebustamantefilmsIsaac Suttle Films - https://www.instagram.com/isaacsuttlefilmsBus Twenty Studios - https://www.instagram.com/bus.twenty.studiosThe Jensen Collective - https://www.instagram.com/thejensencollectiveJo Lindsay Photo - https://www...2024-06-0623 minSmall Town FilmmakerHow To Stand Out And Create Authentic Wedding Films Ft Graphic FormationsIn today's episode of the podcast, we explore how to stand out as a wedding videographer by using unique strategies that create a competitive advantage. Join Jaired, Ben, and Elijah as they discuss effective ways to capture genuine, unforgettable wedding footage in 2024.Join a STF before the doors close on June 3rdhttps://www.smalltownfilmmaker.coCheck out Ben's work!https://graphicformationfilms.com/Check out Elijahs work!https://morganscottfilms.com/Follow Jaired's Workhttps://www.instagram.com/waywardnorthfilmsFollow Wayward North's Youtubehttps://www...2024-05-3128 min
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We break down our insights on balancing creativity, business organization, navigating social media, and the simple ingredient to being successful. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🛠️ VIDEO EDITING TOOLS🎸 Music For Your Films - https://fm.pxf.io/waywardnorthplaylist✍🏼 Video Editing Service - https://www.uncutgems.com - 65% OFF Use Code WAYWARD65🌈 Colored with my LUTS - https://waywardnorthfilms.com/unveiledluts/ - 50% OFF🎧 S...2024-05-2513 minSmall Town FilmmakerExpert Advice For Wedding Filmmakers in 2024Today I am offering expert level advice for wedding filmmakers. Join Small Town Filmmaker here: https://www.smalltownfilmmaker.co/Join The Communityhttps://www.smalltownfilmmaker.co/--------------------------------------------------------------------------🛠️ VIDEO EDITING TOOLS🎸 Music For Your Films - https://fm.pxf.io/waywardnorthplaylist✍🏼 Video Editing Service - https://www.uncutgems.com - 65% OFF Use Code WAYWARD65🌈 Colored with my LUTS - https://waywardnorthfilms.com/unveile... - 50% OFF🎧 Sound Design Assets - https://multiply-media.shop/?ref=7mDq... - Code WAYWARD15👀 Wow Your Couples with this! - https://themotionbooks.com/?ref=335Follow Jaired's Work...2024-05-1509 minSmall Town FilmmakerBeing a wedding filmmaker in 2024 is HARD...Its not easy being a wedding filmmaker in 2024. If I am being honest, it never was easy. Today's episode I am sharing my heart behind the harsh realities of being a solo business owner, filmmaker, and the other side of isolation as a small business owner. Join my private co-hort community here:https://www.smalltownfilmmaker.coFollow Jaired's Workhttps://www.instagram.com/waywardnorthfilmsFollow Wayward North's Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/waywardnorthFollow The Podcast on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/smalltownfilmmaker/2024-05-0919 minSmall Town FilmmakerWhat Do Couples Really Want From Their Wedding Video? BTS of a Real ConsultationWelcome back to the podcast, today I am sharing a REAL consultation call with Coty and Davis, one of my recent bookings that I am so pumped to film. I left this call feeling super inspired to share what we talked about because I feel so many filmmakers and myself can benefit from this honest and sincere dialogue about what couples reall want when it comes to wedding videographyNow of course every couple is different and wants different things but what really resonated with me on this call was how couples think, what they like and...2024-04-1236 minSmall Town FilmmakerFrom 0 to 46 Weddings in my First Year - What I Learned as a Full Time FilmmakerIn this episode on the Films We Make podcast, I take a deep dive into how I booked 46 weddings and made over 125,000 in revenue in my first full time year of filming weddings.I unpack everything from this first year and explore where my leads came from, the role of effective communication, word of mouth marketing, pricing strategies, the importance of a focused digital storefront, and crucial life lessons I learned from this experience that has shaped and evolved my business today.Follow Jaired's Workhttps://www.instagram.com/waywardnorthfilmsFollow Wayward...2024-03-2914 minSmall Town FilmmakerHow To Make $100K/year as a Wedding FilmmakerToday we learn the recipe to making 100K a year as a wedding videography business and what winning strategy helps us achieve profitability and long term success. In this episode you will learn:Discover how to manage the fear of growth and maintain a progressive mindset for business sustainability.Practical steps and strategies to build a profitable business by understanding your target market and aligning your pricing accordingly.The significance of differentiating your services in a crowded market and constantly improving your skills to stand out.David shares insights from his Profitable Filmmaker course designed to h...2024-03-2251 minSmall Town FilmmakerThe Secret To Creating Powerful Wedding Films Ft Cine GardenWelcome back to another jam packed episode full of secrets and beautiful wisdom on how you can truly take your wedding film to the next level. Adalenne from Cine Garden joins the conversation an unearths her process to going deeper with her couples story and the art behind creating more than your average wedding film. Todays episode you are going to learn:- Adalennes influences into being more intentional and thoughtful with her storytelling- The process that allows you to go deeper into your couples story and wedding day- The powerful effect o...2024-03-1446 minSmall Town FilmmakerHow To Start A Business From NOTHINGToday me and Aaron dive deeper into how to start a wedding video business from nothing. We dive deeper into our experience and stories into how we found success, practical wisdom that led us to developing a sustainable brand, building awareness, and nurturing our passion as storytellers. Thanks for hanging out and spending time with us this weekend!⬇️ Become a better filmmaker FREE WORKSHOP ⬇️https://waywardnorth.myflodesk.com/babfRate and Review The Podcast!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-films-we-make/id1664967619Follow Two Arrow Filmswww.instagram.com/twoarrowfilms2024-02-2435 minSmall Town FilmmakerDeveloping the Right Mindset for Better Wedding Filmmaking⬇️ Become a better filmmaker FREE WORKSHOP ⬇️https://waywardnorth.myflodesk.com/babfToday I am releasing a sneak peak into my brand new workshop, Becoming a better wedding filmmaker launching on February 26th, 2024 live on this youtube channel. Click the link above to get notified when this free workshop goes live! 🛠️ VIDEO EDITING TOOLS✍🏼 Video Editing Service - https://www.uncutgems.com - 65% OFF Use Code WAYWARD65🌈 Colored with my LUTS - https://waywardnorthfilms.com/unveile... - 50% OFF🎧 Sound Design Assets - https://multiply-media.shop/?ref=7mDq... - 15% OFF👀 Video Assets - http://tinyurl.com/waywar...2024-02-2110 minSmall Town FilmmakerAre Wedding Films a Luxury or a Necessity? The True Worth of Wedding FilmsWelcome back to another episode where Jaired and Elijah dive deep into the age old question, "Are wedding films a luxury item or are they a necessity?" Now as wedding filmmakers ourselves, we have some bias, however we talk about the why and the true heart beat behind the value and meaning of what this service is truly providing our couples.In today's episode we unveil:- The overlooked importance of videography- The difference between luxury based films vs necessity based films- The role social media plays influencing a younger generation...2024-02-1633 min
Shifting Focus (How To Film Weddings)317. 4 Ways to Become a Better Filmmaker with Wayward North Films // How To Film WeddingsIn this week's podcast John spends some time with Jaired Sullivan of Wayward North Films & The Films We Make Podcast. John interviews Jaired about this as a wedding filmmaker and growing educator. The guys talk about the 4 ways to become a better wedding filmmaker. Sign up for the workshop: https://waywardnorth.myflodesk.com/babf Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/waywardnorth Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/waywardnorthfilms Website - https://www.waywardnorthfilms.com/education 2024-02-1248 minSmall Town FilmmakerFinding The Perfect Music For Your Wedding FilmsWelcome back to the Films We Make Podcast. In this episode, Jaired delves into the power of music in wedding films, sharing tips on finding the perfect songs and creating impactful soundtracks.In this episode, we'll cover:- The importance of choosing intentional music that fits your couple's story.- Tips for finding the right music licensing platform.- A proven formula for creating impactful cinematic soundtracks.- How to dial in your story and build a custom playlist.- Crafting soundtracks for different types of couples, from party-loving to vulnerable. 2024-02-1118 minSmall Town Filmmaker5 Common Mistakes To Avoid For Better Wedding FilmsIn this video, Jaired discusses the top five things wedding filmmakers should stop doing in their edits to take their films to the next level.In this video, we cover:The importance of not including everything in your wedding filmsHow to be intentional with the moments and shots includedTaking the wedding film beyond just the wedding dayShifting the wedding film formula in a significant wayProviding couples with more than just a wedding film, but a true treasure that reflects their life togetherWatch the youtube version here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2P6...2024-01-3118 minSmall Town FilmmakerEssential Lenses For Cinematic Wedding FilmsToday I am diving into my top 3 essential lenses that help me capture cinematic wedding films every single time. In this episode you are going to learn:- The versatility and image quality of the Tamaron 35 to 150 f/2.8 lens- The benefits and limitations of using a 50mm prime lens for wedding videography- The versatility and potential issues with using a 24 to 70mm zoom lens- Importance of investing in high-quality lenses for long-term benefits- Tips for adapting to the weight and limitations of different lenses to...2024-01-2725 minSmall Town FilmmakerHow to Thrive as a Wedding Filmmaker in 2024Welcome back to a new episode, a new year, 2024 is here and todays episode in true New Years fashion is all about starting over. More importantly, some practical wisdom into what I would do sooner in my wedding film business to fast track my success and become the best wedding filmmaker I can be. Follow Jaired's Workhttps://www.instagram.com/waywardnorthfilmsFollow Wayward North's Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/waywardnorthFollow The Podcast on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/smalltownfilmmaker/2024-01-1623 minSmall Town FilmmakerI made a $30,000 mistake....Welcome back to another episode, this week I open up about something pretty unfortunate that happened to me in my business a few years back. Ive made plenty of mistakes in my day but this one takes the cake. This is the worst mistake ive ever made in my wedding film business. My house, my career, even my freedom all on the line because of this one mistake. I hope this episode resonates and helps you in some way in your wedding film journey. 🛠️ Resources Mentioned in this VideoFREE Wedding Videography Contract Temphttps://waywa...2023-12-0119 minSmall Town Filmmaker3 Things To Consider Before Filming A Wedding SOLOToday I am diving deeper into how I filmed a wedding solo with the sony fx30. More specifically, the things I considered before making that decision and how you can effectively film ANY wedding by yourself to create a beautiful, engaging, and immersive story your couples will love.💎 Use Code: WAYWARD75 for 75% off your first edithttps://www.uncutgems.com👰🏻♀️ Graded With The Unveiled Lut Collectionhttps://linktr.ee/waywardnorth🔉 Enhance Your Films Through Soundhttps://multiply-media.shop/?ref=7mDq...📓 Book a Mentorship Sessionhttps://waywardnorthfilms.com/education/2023-10-2712 minSmall Town FilmmakerWhen Will You Retire From Wedding Filmmaking?Today me and my new friend Isaac explore the impact Youtube has for Wedding Filmmakers in their business as well as answering the question when will you retire from wedding filmmaking? Is this industry a short term or long term venture? All great things and topics we try to answer and hope you all get a lot out of this episode as well. Check out Isaacs work below for some incredible films and wedding film inspiration!Isaac Suttle▵ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@IsaacSuttleFilms▵ IG - www.instagram.com/isaacsuttlefilms▵ Website - www.isaacs...2023-10-2042 minSmall Town Filmmaker5 Must Have Resources Every Filmmaker NeedsToday I am talking about the 5 Best Resources for Wedding Filmmakers and Videographers in 2023. 🤑 Financial Freedom - https://waywardnorthfilms.com/budget-...💎 Outsourcing - https://www.uncutgems.com👰🏻♀️ LUTS - https://gamut.io/🔉 Use Code WAYWARDNORTH15 - https://multiply-media.com/shop#/🎥 Second Society 50% - https://shorturl.at/dAX34👰🏻♀️ 50% Off Unveiled Lut Collection - https://waywardnorthfilms.com/unveile...🥳 FREEBIES - https://linktr.ee/waywardnorthFollow Jaired's Workhttps://www.instagram.com/waywardnorthfilmsFollow Wayward North's Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/waywardnorthFollow The Podcast on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.c...2023-10-0714 minSmall Town FilmmakerWhy Wedding Filmmakers Fail - 3 Mistakes That Almost Cost Me..Welcome back to the films we make podcast, this week I am diving deeper into the mistakes I made in my wedding videography business that almost cost me everything. I answer the looming question, why do wedding filmmakers fail? Stick around to the end to hear the one mistake that almost made me choose a completely different path. 🎥 Sign up for Booking Bootcamp WorkshopOctober 10-12 at 10am PT // 1pm EThttps://thelevelupco.com/bookingbootcamp💎 Use Code: WAYWARD75 for 75% off your first edithttps://www.uncutgems.com👰🏻♀️ The Unveiled Lut Collectionhttp...2023-09-3012 minSmall Town Filmmaker6 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Wedding FilmmakingTodays video Im diving into the 6 things I wish I knew sooner, before I started my wedding videography business. ▵ Kick Back-log in the Face!USE CODE: WAYWARD75https://uncutgems.com▵ Looking for LUTS?https://linktr.ee/waywardnorth▵ Check out the Youtube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/waywardnorthFollow Jaired's Workhttps://www.instagram.com/waywardnorthfilmsFollow Wayward North's Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/waywardnorthFollow The Podcast on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/smalltownfilmmaker/2023-09-0717 minSmall Town FilmmakerFrom Small Town Weddings to the Celebrity Market ft Light Cannon FilmsToday I am talking with Luke and Cristiana from Light Cannon Films about how to film a celebrity wedding. How they took their business from small town weddings to filming celebrities like Taylor Lautner, Bobby Bones, Bachelor in Paradise, Chris Lane, and more. Such a great conversation about the celebrity market and what it looks like behind the lens of a luxury wedding filmmaker. 75% Off Video Editing Services - Use Code WAYWARD75www.uncutgems.com▵ Check out Light Cannon Films work here:https://lightcannonfilms.com/▵ Follow on IGhttps://www.insta...2023-08-2845 minSmall Town FilmmakerHow Passion Leads to Profit & Growing Your Video Business Ft CDS VisualsWelcome back to another episode of the films we make podcast. This week, I have my good friend Cameron Stewart join us to talk how his business, CDS Visuals and how he went from a one man band to a full service video production house. We talk about how his Passion for video lead him to find clarity on growing his video production company and what he would do differently if he was just starting today. This episode is jammed with some solid advice for anyone looking to diversify their wedding business, scale their video production company, and fight...2023-08-1827 minSmall Town FilmmakerThe Biggest Secret To A Thriving Wedding BusinessWelcome back to another episode, this week me and Elijah are diving into a topic that we feel has been a kept secret within the industry. The biggest secret to a thriving business isn't all about the gear you have, the number of clients, or fancy editing, but its about how in shape your overall mental and physical health is outside your business. Today we unpack practical ways in which we stay creatively in shape as well as physically so that we can thrive and our business can as well. Follow Jaired's Workh...2023-08-0441 minSmall Town FilmmakerI was robbed...Welcome back to another episode of the films we make podcast. This week I talk about something rather unfortunate that happened recently and that is....I got robbed. Through this unfortunate experience I learned a ton and there is even a silver lining, a saving grace if you will, so be sure to stick around to the very end to find out the good news that happened. ▵ Rate and Review the podcast!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-films-we-make/id1664967619Follow Jaired's Workhttps://www.instagram.com/waywardnorthfilmsFol...2023-07-1435 minSmall Town FilmmakerThis One Simple Concept Can Transform Your Wedding Films Ft Multiply MediaWelcome back to another episode of the films we make podcast. This week, we are connecting with Boomer from Multiply Media where we uncover the one simple concept that can transform your wedding films in 2023. It isn't camera techniques or fancy editing it's something so simple that we often overlook it in everything we do. So be sure to stick around to the end because Boomer is offering up something incredible to all of our TFWM audience!▵ Review The Podcast Here :)https://linktr.ee/waywardnorthUse code "TFWM" for 20% off The Flow SFX Pack2023-07-0751 minSmall Town FilmmakerUnleashing The Power of Inspiration in your Wedding Films ft Graphic FormationsWelcome back to another episode of the films we make podcast. This week we are connecting with Ben from Graphic Formation Films. I first noticed his work on TikTok and his films really caught my eye not just from an aesthetic perspective but because of the personality that was infused with them. In our conversation we dive deeper into Ben's business, how he approaches the wedding day, COVID, the wedding industry, and so much more. You are going to want to bring a pen and some paper because there is a healthy dose of golden nuggets that y...2023-06-231h 06Small Town FilmmakerIs Originality Dead in the Wedding Film Industry?Is Originality Dead or alive and well? The truth is, nothing is original. Austin Kleon, the author of Steal Like An Artist has an incredible resource about originality and how we can find our identity as an artist by transforming what others have done into our own version. This concept can be applied to us as wedding filmmakers in order to stand out amongst the crowd and win the constant battle of validation we as artist constantly seek. We hope you enjoy this real, transparent, and honest discussion about Originality and how you can find your unique voice in...2023-06-1625 minSmall Town FilmmakerThe Benefits of Outsourcing in your Wedding Business ft Amy StoutWelcome back to another episode of the films we make podcast, this week I am joined by Amy from Abide With Peace, where we dive deep into the benefits of Outsourcing and the incredible effects it can have in your wedding videography business and your mental health.Follow Amy's Work▵ Abide With Peace // https://abidewithpeace.com/▵The Peaceful Entrepreneur Podcast // https://www.instagram.com/thepeacefulentrepreneur/Follow Jaired's Workhttps://www.instagram.com/waywardnorthfilmsFollow Wayward North's Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/waywardnorthFollow The Podcast on Inst...2023-06-0930 minSmall Town FilmmakerWhy You Aren't Booking Weddings Right NowToday we are getting real and talking about things that no one really wants to and that is the current state of the wedding filmmaking industry. Why so many filmmakers, myself included, are having a tough time booking jobs and filling up their schedules. Which makes us questions whether or not the Wedding Filmmaking Industry is really recession proof or not..Follow Jaired's Workhttps://www.instagram.com/waywardnorthfilmsFollow Wayward North's Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/waywardnorthFollow The Podcast on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/smalltownfilmmaker/2023-06-0237 minSmall Town FilmmakerThe Heart of a Servant & Filming Weddings on a iPhone Ft agirlandherphoneThis week me and Elijah connect with Savannah from agirlandherphone, a wedding filmmaker who only uses her iPhone to capture the lives of her couple. It was an inspiring conversation that really puts things into perspective when it comes to storytelling and what it really means to serve. I hope you all enjoy this episode and if you do be sure to rate and review below! Check out Sav // agirlandherphoneIG - @agirlandherphonevideosWebsite - https://www.agirlandherphone.com/Follow Jaired's Workhttps://www.instagram.com/waywardnorthfilmsF...2023-05-2652 minSmall Town FilmmakerHow To Film A Wedding ReceptionToday me and Elijah unpack some technical tips on how to film a wedding reception. If you are heading to your first wedding or feeling a bit uneasy over all we hope this podcast encourages you in some way and helps instill the confidence you ned to crush this wedding weekend. If you enjoy today's episode be sure to rate and review us over at Apple Podcasts, check us out on the tubes and Instagram. Go crush the wedding day today!Follow Jaired's Workhttps://www.instagram.com/waywardnorthfilmsFollow Wayward North's Y...2023-05-2036 minSmall Town FilmmakerWorking With Wedding PhotographersToday Elijah and Jaired explore the controversial world of photo vs video in the wedding world. A war as old as time itself, well not really..but kind of. Listen as they dive into their experiences with working with photographers and how the best approach is foster a collaborative spirit and make friends. It is easy to focus on the negative but in this episode we talk about the benefits of working well with a photographer and the positive impact it can have in your business.Follow Jaired's Workhttps://www.instagram.com/w...2023-05-0940 minSmall Town FilmmakerTrust Your Art, Not Social Media Ft Connection PhotographyToday's episode we talk with Joe and Andrea from Connection Photography all about their journey in the wedding filmmaking world, their incredible process and mindset when it comes to Social Media. This episode is full of insight when it comes to the mindset you should have when it comes to running your business and how to thrive as a creative in this vast sea of wedding creators. Joe and Andrea's Workhttps://www.instagram.com/connectionphotography/https://connectionphotoblog.com/Follow Jaired's Workhttps://www.instagram.com/waywardnorthfilms2023-04-2839 minSmall Town FilmmakerThe Truth Behind Why Gear Doesn't MatterToday Elijah and Jaired dive into the very controversial topic on whether or not gear matters. So often we can get so caught up in the technical, the magic, the 4K, the 6K, Raw video, autofocus, picture profiles, all the fun things that come along with filmmaking. When it comes to servicing our clients, is it really the gear that is serving them or the experience we give them? Gear can be a trap that we get lost in, feeling as though we need the latest tools to stay relevant and in the rat race of quality. Stay tuned...2023-04-2133 minSmall Town FilmmakerMastering Story in your Wedding Films & Being A Dad-prenuer Ft Hello Tomorrow FilmsWelcome back to the films we make podcast, this week my good friend Maclean Carlson from Hello Tomorrow Films joined me to talk about what it's like to be a dad and an entrepreneur, what the work life balance looks likes, the challenges that come along with that and then we talked all about Story. More specifically, how to master storytelling in your wedding films. Stick around until the end because Mac has something pretty incredible he is releasing soon and you are not going to want to miss it! ▵ The Story Masterclasshttps://education.hellotomorrow.ca...2023-04-1441 minSmall Town FilmmakerThe Importance of Contracts in your BusinessWe are back with an episode you are not going to want to miss! Today, me and Elijah dive into some of our biggest mistakes in our business, the importance of Contracts, and how Jaired almost got sued in his first few years....true story. Through these mistakes, we hope you will find value and insight into some ways we feel you can fast track your success and avoid the turbulent years we all went through getting started. If you enjoy this episode it would mean so much if you consider liking and reviewing us on Apple or Spotify :) 2023-04-0736 minSmall Town FilmmakerThe Key To Longevity in your Wedding Business Ft Bunn DJ CoWelcome back to another episode of The Films We Make Podcast. This week, Elijah sits down with beloved DJ, Joe Bunn of Bunn DJ Co who has been crushing it in the wedding industry for over 38 years. He has a wealth of knowledge and insight into the wedding world and he doesn't hold back the punches! This candid conversation will definitely give you more insight into the world of DJ and how as a videographer, we can build our referral network through collaboration. The important take aways from this episode is going to be how you should a...2023-03-1850 minSmall Town FilmmakerHow To Film A Wedding By YourselfWelcome back to another episode of the films we make podcast. Today, Elijah and Jaired are diving into to topic of solo filmmaking. More specifically, how to practical advice on filming a wedding all by yourself. Weddings are one of the most important events in a couple's life, and capturing these moments on video is crucial. While most weddings have a team of photographers and videographers, some couples opt for a more intimate affair and choose to have just one person document their special day. That's where solo wedding videographers come in. We'll also provide some tips and tricks...2023-03-1144 minSmall Town FilmmakerHow To Book Your First WeddingWelcome back to another episode of the films we make podcast. Today, Jaired and Elijah dive deeper into the topic on how to go about booking your first wedding. The practical steps they took in the beginning of their filmmaking career and some new age methods and approach you can incorporate today to book your first, second, and even 10th wedding in today's saturated market. Put that car in cruise and enjoy this weeks episode of the films we make podcast.Follow Jaired's Workhttps://www.instagram.com/waywardnorthfilmsFollow Wayward North's Youtube...2023-02-2538 minSmall Town FilmmakerHow To Make Better Wedding Films in 2023Welcome back to another episode of The Films We Make Podcast. Today, Jaired and and Elijah are diving into the artform of wedding filmmaking and five practical methods that you should be utilizing in 2023 to make better wedding films. Follow Jaired's Workhttps://www.instagram.com/waywardnorthfilmsFollow Wayward North's Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/waywardnorthFollow The Podcast on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/smalltownfilmmaker/2023-02-1840 minSmall Town Filmmaker5 Things You Should Do For Your First Wedding ShootWelcome back to another episode of The Films We Make Podcast. This week Jaired and Elijah are diving into 5 best practices for approaching your very first wedding. Mistakes that they both have made and ways you can make your first wedding a successful one. So sit back, put that car in cruise and enjoy this weeks episode all about 5 things you should for your first wedding shoot. As always if you enjoy todays episode be sure to rate and review this podcast as it helps spread the word to other beginner videographers looking to approach a wedding d...2023-02-1158 minSmall Town FilmmakerHow To Find Quality Second Shooters Ft Second SocietyToday's episode, we talk with Jimmy from Second Society about his revolutionary new app that he is bringing to the forefront of the wedding industry. If you are in the industry long enough, you'll find that it can be extremely challenging to find second shooters that you can rely on and trust to get the job done. With Second Society, you can find high quality shooters in literally seconds. This is an episode you are going to want to miss. Check out Second Society here:www.secondsociety.ioFollow Second Society on Instagramw...2023-02-0243 minSmall Town FilmmakerWhen Should You Deliver Your Wedding Film? Turn Around TimesWelcome back to another episode of the films we make podcast. Today's episode, Jaired and Elijah talk about their experience with developing the right turn around time for their business and best methods for discovering this for yourself. We all know and love the dreaded, "where is my wedding film" email and we hope today's episode helps alleviate some of the stressors with practical tips you can incorporate to build a work-life balance within your business. So when should you deliver your wedding films? Find out in today's episode. Additionally, consider rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts and...2023-01-2732 min
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https...2023-01-2400 minSmall Town Filmmaker5 Ways To Make Money During The OffseasonTodays episode, we dive into 5 ways to make during the offseason. Truth be told, every wedding videographer has a slow season. Bookings just aren't coming through as vibrant as they do during the summer and fall months and you need some supplemental income to make it through the holidays. Today's talk is about how me and Elijah have created supplemental income for our businesses when things get slow. If you like today's episode, it would mean the world if you consider rating and reviewing this episode! Follow Jaired's Workhttps://www.instagram.com/waywardnorthfilmsF...2023-01-1942 minSmall Town FilmmakerWhy Do You Want To Film Weddings - Discovering Your WhyWelcome to the first episode of The Films We Make Podcast. We are so excited about bringing you a new perspective into the art of wedding filmmaking and offering our insight into what we have learned over the years. Today we dive deep into our why as wedding filmmakers. Why we do what we do and the importance of answering this question for yourself and for your business. Follow Jaired's Workhttps://www.instagram.com/waywardnorthfilmsFollow Wayward North's Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/waywardnorthFollow The Podcast on Instagramh...2023-01-1244 min