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029: Finding Your Style with Jay & Mack Films II How To Film Weddings Podcast Apr 22, 2019

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We might be a little too excited about this week's episode of The How To Film Weddings Podcast. Joining us today are Jay and Mack, from Jay and Mack Films. This husband and wife team is based in San Diego, California, and has come out of nowhere and quickly become one of the most talented crews out there. The style and versatility that they bring to their edits is so unique and creative that it will make you wish you had thought of it first. When watching their films, you have no idea what is going to happen next, and they keep you engaged with a creative style, that is hard to stop watching.

Nick and John sit down with these two to discuss how they do what they do, what they are thinking on a wedding day in order to get these great shots, and how they come up with all of these crazy ideas. We even break down some of their Instagram strategy and how they have grown such a following in the past couple of years.

Grab a cup of Joe, throw in those ear buds, and give this one a listen!

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028: How To Get the Best Audio on a Wedding Day with Ryan Cota II How To Film Wedding Podcast Apr 15, 2019

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Let's be honest, most of us suck when it comes to capturing clean audio on the wedding day. It's something that videographers really don't take enough time to really pay attention to when they get started. We just get what we can, and try to work with it. But more and more of us are really diving into how to get the best audio possible for our couples. What microphones should you use? How can you get the best audio for letters or speeches?

We are so excited for a BRAND NEW episode of the How To Film Weddings today with Ryan Cota. Ryan is a professional audio engineer that has produced feature films, music, and more. His day job includes being the audio engineer for the Sacramento Kings. This guy is a "super geek" when it comes to audio. We interview Ryan about everything it takes to capture the best audio on a wedding day.

So grab a coffee, put in those ear buds, and hear from one of the best on an incredible way to up the quality of your wedding films.

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027: LIVE from Las Vegas at WPPI With Charlie Hilbrant II How To Film Weddings Podcast Apr 08, 2019

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John was able to go to WPPI in Las Vegas this year, and scope out all of the new things they are doing for the Wedding Videography community. A couple hours after flying in, John sat down with Charlie Hilbrant, of Charlie Hilbrant films to talk. It was a bit weird, as it was the first in-person podcast that we have done before. (Much easier to edit by the way).

We decided to record the podcast right inside the casino, so if you hear some bells and dings, that would be Vegas! Charlie and John talked about WPPI, film making competitions, why it is important to submit your films for review, and the overall state of the wedding industry. It really was a great talk, and we can't wait for you to listen!

As a side note, our community is growing so fast, and we can't thank you enough for joining along! Every week we are hitting new records, and it is because of YOU! Thanks so much for all of the kind words. Let us know below where you are watching from, and what you thought of this episode! Can't wait to hear what you think!

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026: Destination Weddings & Sound Design with Henry Martens of The Brothers Martens II How To Film Weddings Apr 01, 2019

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Not gonna lie, John fangirled out a little bit when we had Henry Martens from The Brothers Martens on the Podcast. If you haven't followed Henry's work, it is in a league of its own. Not only are the color grade and shot selection top notch, Henry brings in sound design and incredible edits to make true wedding FILMS. This isn't just a recap of the day, it is a film that constantly pushes the limit of creativity.

Henry is based in Texas (yay for another awesome Texan on the pod), but spends most of his time traveling the globe shooting destination weddings. He has filmed in countries all around the world including Bali, Italy, France, Iceland, Nicaragua, Colombia, Guatemala, Mexico, and the Bahamas. He brings you there with him, in his films.

In today's How to Film Weddings Podcast, Nick and John interview Henry on how he has gotten so many destination weddings, how he approaches the shoots when he is in another country, tips for traveling with gear, and then we talk about his awesome sound design, and how he goes about building such incredible stories.

We could have gone on for another hour, so we guess we will have to have Henry back on the show!

If you aren't already, be sure to use the link https://bit.ly/2DPCelB to join our Facebook Group! It is a great place where we hang out on the regular, answering your questions. Our community has grown SO MUCH, and we are so thankful for each one of you that join along. Do us a favor, comment below if you have any questions, let us know what you want to hear about, and until next time... SEE YA!

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025: Adding a Photographer To Your Team II How To Film Weddings Podcast Mar 25, 2019

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In today's podcast, Nick sits down with John to discuss how John is earning an additional 6 figure income by adding a photographer to his team. Yep, you read that right! You might be thinking to yourself, "I don't want to add photography to my business." That is totally fine. We still think this podcast will be super helpful for you. By adding a photographer, John has created another revenue stream. We break down how he did that, and it just might get you thinking of ways you can add to your business by creating more revenue streams.

We all want to make more money per job, so give this one a listen and see what you think! If we can make more money per wedding, we can accept less work. Which will give us more time to work harder on each project. Give this one a listen for sure!

Again, thank you so much to our community for continuing to send us so many DM's and messages about how much this content is helping you. Do us a favor, hit that like button, ring the bell, and join our Facebook group (link below). Until next time, see ya!

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024: How To Be In Business In 10 Years With McKenzie Miller II How To Film Weddings Podcast Mar 18, 2019

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So excited about this week's How To Film Weddings Podcast with McKenzie Miller. She has been shooting weddings for over 10 years, and has built a brand in NYC that is pushing the limits in quality, and in budgets. She hasn't jumped onto the trends, and has maintained a consistent "classic" look in her films.

We talk to McKenzie about keeping a timeless look to her films, what she wished she would have known when she was starting out, how she shoots in NYC, and so much more. If you haven't checked out her work, it is incredible. We will link to her website below.

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023: Live Q&A 001 II How To Film Weddings Podcast Mar 13, 2019

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Not gonna lie, we are stoked about this new LIVE Q&A series!

In our continued effort to keep fresh and relatable content, we came up with the idea to do a LIVE Q&A in our How To Film Weddings Facebook Group (if you haven't joined, you can do so here: https://bit.ly/2DPCelB). We posted in the group, asking questions from YOU our listener, and we were blown away by all of the questions and comments. Nick and John sat down for right at an hour to answer as many of your questions as possible. We talked about how to grow your business if you are just getting started, our ceremony setups and what cameras we use, tips for making more money and getting into higher end weddings, and SO MANY MORE.

This really was a ton of fun, and we can't wait to do another one. The thing that we are really starting to love about our community is that the overall vibe. Everyone is so helpful to others, newer people are getting advice from veterans, and we are focusing on what matters when growing as an artist, and a business person.

Check out the video, comment, share, smash the like button, and let us know how we are doing. If you know someone that needs to see this video, do us a favor and send it to them. We love how organically this is all growing, and it is because of YOU. Thanks for listening, and until next time.. SEE YA!

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022: What I Learned From Planning My Own Wedding With Leslee Layton II How To Film Weddings Podcast Mar 11, 2019

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Excited to drop a brand new podcast, with someone you may not know quite yet. Nick sits down with Leslee Layton, an Oklahoma based wedding film maker, to chat about all of the things when it came to planning her own wedding. Through the stressful process, she has a lot to talk about that could help you, even if you are already married, or not yet married.

If you are in the wedding filmmaking industry and you are not yet married, you might have a leg up on those who get married before they get into this profession - you'd think so anyway. You probably have ideas for the style and look on the big day. But what would you say if we told you that even wedding professionals have a hard time planning their own wedding?

Leslee Layton of Leslee Layton Films got married in the Spring of 2018 and had been in the industry for almost a decade, yet the whole process was super overwhelming for her! Nick wanted to talk with Leslee about her experience as a bride and what she has learned from that process.

Two initiatives came from Leslee's experience as a bride - "Story First," and "Let's Revel." "Story First" is the direction that Leslee takes all of her couples through when planning out their wedding video. She walks her clients through everything that will help her tell a better story, even down to 'how to write personal vows.'

"Let's Revel" is a new blog launched last month that is aimed at giving real advice from wedding professionals to help engaged couples. Their message of the site is to help couples be real and authentic in their wedding day.

Buckle up, this one is a great one to listen to. We are excited to see what you think! Let us know in the comments below, or share this with someone that needs it!

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Watch Chasen & Leslee's wedding video by Pen Weddings here: https://bit.ly/2H4AJmr

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021: Your Work Isn't the Most Important Thing with Tyler Herrinton II How To Film Weddings Podcast Mar 04, 2019

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Your work isn't the most important thing. Let that sink in for a second. How many people do you know that have AMAZING work, but only get a couple hundred views on their videos? Why is this?

When it comes down to it, a LOT of people focus solely on the creative side of their business, and think everything else will just work out. They think that if they make good enough work, people will come flocking to them. For the most part, unless you hit the jackpot of luck in your business, this isn't the case.

We get it, there are some businesses that just pop, everyone wants to book them, and they don't have to focus as much on the business. But if that isn't you, and you are really wanting to grow a business that will make you MONEY over time, this is the podcast for you.

John sits down with Tyler Herrinton of The Herrintons (see their work here: https://bit.ly/2HdRtHd) to talk about how they run a successful business. He and his wife, Ashley, have been building a solid business for years now. John and Tyler geek out a little about building a brand that will sustain you long term, workflows, taking care of clients, and why your work isn't the most important thing.

On top of all of Tyler and Ashley's success, they have a YouTube channel designed to help out other pros (check it our here: https://bit.ly/2tH1Rim). From tech reviews, to behind the scenes tutorials, these guys are pumping out some really amazing content for couples. Their website is full of freebies for wedding film makers, so you might want to check that out too!~

You definitely don't want to miss this week's episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast! Do us a favor, leave a comment below, subscribe, share, or thumbs up this video. Digital high fives if you do all of these things!

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Check out The Herrinton's online: Website: https://bit.ly/2HdRtHd Youtube: https://bit.ly/2tH1Rim Tyler's Instagram: https://bit.ly/2EDqYcp Ashley's Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SxMqmX

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020: Branding, Education, and Venture Workshop with White in Revery II How To Film Weddings Podcast Feb 25, 2019

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Boy oh boy, do we have a treat for you today! Having White in Revery on the How To Film Weddings Podcast means that we have officially arrived. We are officially rock stars. Don't worry, our heads aren't getting too big over here. We will probably go from dozens of listeners to several dozens of listeners.

But in all seriousness, we were so excited to chat with Kristine and Calen Rhome, of White in Revery today. They have so much knowledge, and we can't wait for you to hear what they have to say.

We talk today about how they have grown such a massive following, branding your business for higher end clients, educational classes they offer for editing, and definitely the Venture Workshop.

With the recent announcement of the 2019 Venture Workshop, the timing was perfect to have these two on the show. We walk through all of the details of the workshop, so you definitely want to check it out until the end.

Also, they give our listeners a special promo code to download their LUT pack for $10 off. Find those LUTs here: https://bit.ly/2GDuq9b

A huge thanks to Kristine and Calen for being on the show! We hope you all enjoy!

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