Join 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 with clients and vendors. Takeaways - Developing a unique style is crucial for standing out in wedding filmmaking. - Branding should reflect your personal style and voice. - Finding the right clients is essential for a successful business. - Your brand can evolve over time; it's a continuous process. - Experimenting with different styles helps in discovering your authentic voice. - Capturing the celebration aspect of weddings is as important as the emotional side. - Intentionality in shooting and editing leads to more authentic films. - Using keywords can help clarify your vision and approach to each wedding. - Collaboration with other vendors enhances the overall experience. - It's important to show all aspects of a wedding, not just the highlights.

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

On 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

On 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

Loneliness 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 Musicbed

Today 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/the-spooky-break/74984 Eliza: https://www.musicbed.com/songs/eliza/75586 Purple Clouds: https://www.musicbed.com/songs/purple-clouds-feat-marc-vanparla/77139 Wheredidyougo: https://www.musicbed.com/songs/wheredidyougo/74508 Space Between: https://www.musicbed.com/songs/space-between-with-inola/67034

Process, 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 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 for your first month FREE ———————————————————————————————————— This episode is sponsored by FilmConvert - Take the guess work out of colour correction and grading with FilmConvert Nitrate and CineMatch. Get 10% off when you use the promo code MBWF10: https://www.filmconvert.com/purchase/?promoCode=MBWF10 ———————————————————————————————————— This episode is sponsored by Studio Ninja - Studio Ninja is the worlds highest rated studio management software. It contains a huge suite of tools from calendar integration and double booking warnings, to contract templates and automated client workflows. Get 50% off your first year when you sign up with the code MBWF50: https://www.studioninja.co/ 

Entering 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 replay of day one before day two kicks off in a few hours! 👇👇👇👇👇👇 The Road to Luxury - free workshop happening June 5-7 (in the US)  https://thelevelupco.com/workshop Live videos happening at 10am PT, replays available until 6/13 Ready to transform your business??? Then check out "Luxury Filmmaker Framework - The Course!" https://thelevelupco.com/luxuryfilmmakerframework Doors will be open until 6/14 - Don't forget to use the promo code: BETTERFILMS200 for $200 (US) off enrollment!

The 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 release of this podcast you've got just a few more days to grab a ticket for Lonely Hearts Film Camp!!!! Don't miss out on the chance to hear from, hang out with and learn from the best in the biz!  Last 5 tickets available here:  https://www.lonelyheartsfilmcamp.co/ ------------------------------------------ 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 for your first month FREE This episode is sponsored by Studio Ninja - Studio Ninja is the worlds highest rated studio management software. It contains a huge suite of tools from calendar integration and double booking warnings, to contract templates and automated client workflows. Get 50% off your first year when you sign up with the code MBWF50: https://www.studioninja.co/ 

Another 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 few tickets that are left! Don't miss this incredible line up ft. Riccardo Fasoli Dear Vincent The Costa Sisters Tim Whiting Dave Le Page Rick Liston White in Revery ------------------------------ 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 for your first month FREE This episode is sponsored by FilmConvert - Take the guess work out of colour correction and grading with FilmConvert Nitrate and CineMatch. Get 10% off when you use the promo code MBWF10: https://www.filmconvert.com/purchase/?promoCode=MBWF10

For 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 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 for your first month FREE . This show is sponsored by Studio Ninja - Studio Ninja is the worlds highest rated studio management software. It contains a huge suite of tools from calendar integration and double booking warnings, to contract templates and automated client workflows. Get 50% off your first year when you sign up with the code MBWF50: https://www.studioninja.co/ 

Sometimes, 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/  --------------------------------------- This show 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 This show is sponsored by Studio Ninja - Studio Ninja is the worlds highest rated studio management software. It contains a huge suite of tools from calendar integration and double booking warnings, to contract templates and automated client workflows. Get 50% off your first year when you sign up with the code MBWF50: https://www.studioninja.co/ 

Directing 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.podia.com/?coupon=MBWF  Use the code MBWF to get 25% off! --------------------------------- This show 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 This show is sponsored by Studio Ninja - Studio Ninja is the worlds highest rated studio management software. It contains a huge suite of tools from calendar integration and double booking warnings, to contract templates and automated client workflows. Get 50% off your first year when you sign up with the code MBWF50: https://www.studioninja.co/ 

Chris 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 find out more on his website here: https://goodcostudios.com/mentorship I'll also be opening up a few of my own mentorship spots over the coming few weeks so stay tuned for more info on those if you're interested! ------------ This show is sponsored by Musicbed - Sign up for their Wedding Filmmaker subscription using the promo code MBWF and get your first month free: www.musicbed.com This show is sponsored by Love Stories TV. Sign up for a free account and submit your films for paid feature opportunities: https://lovestoriestv.com/r/mbwf

Life 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 This show is sponsored by Musicbed - Sign up for their Wedding Filmmaker subscription using the promo code MBWF and get your first month free: www.musicbed.com

To 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 to listen closely to hear a $100 off code for Eric's course "The Classroom" which is available until Monday night: https://education.ericfloberg.com/ If you want to learn more about our mentoring services, make sure to check out the website: https://makebetterweddingfilms.com/mentoring This show is sponsored by Musicbed  - Sign up for their Wedding Filmmaker subscription using the promo code MBWF and get your first month free: www.musicbed.com

🖤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 from! Make sure to check out our new instagram page where you can download the LUT I use on all my wedding films for FREE! - https://www.instagram.com/makebetterweddingfilms/ BONUS GIFT! - https://bit.ly/30Jrujk Use the promo code "MBWF" to download a FREE copy of the Together Journal style edit! It's a fantastic source of inspiration if you want to stay ahead of the curve and up to date with what couples are looking for in 2021.

Today 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 personal aesthetic or taste, it's there to appeal to your ideal customer.    And secondly, I get Taylor to go deep on Instagram for me. Taylor's a wizard on the gram and she gives some fantastic advice to tidy up your feed and streamline your posting workflow to save you time and stress.   If you enjoyed the show and want to hear more from Taylor, she's hosting a free challenge designed to level up your wedding film business.  Check out Taylor's free challenge with the link here: https://www.thelevelupco.com/freechallenge  And don't forget to subscribe to her show on Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/level-up-your-wedding-film-business/id1494964274?uo=4  You can see some of her films on her website: https://taylorpetrinovich.com Stalk her wedding film Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/ Stalk her podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/  Host: Ben Journee  Guest: Taylor Petrinovich from the "Level up Your Wedding Film Business" podcast   Music: Doing Just Fine by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired

There 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 for generating extra revenue. But most importantly, todays show is about focusing on the positive, not getting paralysed by the negativity that you see online right now and working on ways that you can best serve your couples and your business at the same time. Check out more of Jai's educational resources on his website: www.jailong.co Host: Ben Journée - Side Project Films Guest: Jai Long Music: Doing Just Fine by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired

Todays 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 their couples but hasn't known where to start. And for anyone wondering... As a videographer, I really don't see photographers learning video and offering video to their couples as a downside to my business. As Chris mentions in the episode, there will always be couples who want a full service videography team to go all out on a video, but there are a lot of couples who just want "a little video extra" and this is where photographers are perfectly placed to fill that need as a suplimentary service to their photography. Besides, photographers who know video make for freaking epic second shooters! So get learning people! Also, Chris and I have a few resources on the basics of editing over on our YouTube channels, so go give those a watch if you'd like to learn more  ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ▶️ Chris' tutorial on editing: https://youtu.be/EMNkUFU8hSA ▶️ My tutorial on footage organisation: https://youtu.be/mVp5znUSjsg Host: Ben Journée Guest: Chris Turner

‘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, in my opinion are one of the best tools stay-at-home-creatives have to stay connected with their peers, talk shop, ask advice and generally have the sense of community that a communal office would otherwise provide.    On today’s show, I talk with John and Nick about how they grew their podcast and the values they use to grow their thriving community.     Join the group here👇  https://www.facebook.com/groups/howtofilmweddings   HTFW on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbAv1c4j8iQ-NYVSO1F6PJQ  Instagram: @howtofilmweddings   Host: Ben Journée - Side Project Films   Guests: John Bunn & Nick Miller - How To Film Weddings  Music: Doing Just Fine by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired

Grace & 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, Bottlebrush Films has consistently put out some of the most fun, creative and inspiring films I’ve ever seen and they are a brand I look to as a leader in our industry for pushing the boundaries of what a wedding film can be. Oh yeah and they have their own playlist on Musicbed… Feeling inadequate as a filmmaker yet? I know I do! I couldn’t be more excited to have these guys on the show as we round out our first full year of SHOW LOVE. Sit back and enjoy :) The next Lonely Hearts Film Camp is Feb 21-25th 2021: https://www.lonelyheartsfilmcamp.co/ If you can’t make the camp, Grace and Andrew offer private mentoring: https://bottlebrushfilms.com.au/education Binge watch some epic films: https://bottlebrushfilms.com.au/ Follow them everywhere👇 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bottlebrushfilms/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO23AWXiBxuiOGtNWgEnUHg/featured Instagram: @bottlebrushfilms Tik Tok (yes, Tiki’s Tok): https://www.tiktok.com/@bottlebrushfilms Host: Ben Journée - Side Project Films Guest: Grace Cardona & Andrew Fenaughty - Bottlebrush Films Music: Doing Just Fine by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired

📷 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 you watching the video version I’ve added these images in to the show to help us all keep up!   Sit back and enjoy :)   Host: Ben Journée - Side Project Films   Guest: Si Moore - www.baylymoore.com  Music: Doing Just Fine by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired

🎥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 who open the door for you, and why Apple ensure their packaging is always super satisfying to open. Neither of these things improve the product once it’s in your hand, but they work to ensure that every interaction you have with that company builds a positive experience for you, the customer.    Today I’m talking to the legend, Henry Martens. Henry is renowned as a world class wedding filmmaker, his work speaks for itself and yet he puts real time, effort and budget towards improving his client’s experience. Most of us will take a potential client out for coffee, maybe even lunch if we really want to book the wedding. But Henry will fly across the country and take his couples out for dinner AFTER he’s booked them!   Get the coffee ready, today’s episode is a long one and we’ve got a lot to get through!   Use the discount code SHOWLOVE to get 20% off everything in Henry’s online store! LUTs, Presets & More: https://proluts.com/   Host: Ben Journée - Side Project Films  Guest:  Henry Martens - www.thebrothersmartens.com  Music: Doing Just Fine by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired

I'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 Los Angeles, USA Tokyo, Japan Brooklyn, New York Isle of Skye, Scotland Toronto, Canada Iceland Honolulu, Hawaii Kerry, Ireland ... But life on the road isn't all just glitz, glamour and instagram likes. I chat with Nisha about the good, the bad, the ugly and everything in between that it takes to become a "destination wedding photographer". Host: Ben Journée - Side Project Films  Guest: Nisha Ravji - www.nisharavji.com Music: Doing Just Fine by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired

*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  Music: Doing Just Fine by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired

🎥🎤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: Natalie Hind - http://www.theauburnhourfilms.com/ Music: Doing Just Fine by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired

🎥🎤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 for, even if it's mostly subconscious.  I asked Mel to come on today specifically because her brand stands out from the crowd as a true representation of who she is and the product she's selling. rather than trying to figure out what she thinks couples would want, she just tried to make the best, most authentic experience and trusted that it would resonate with people, which (spoiler alert) it did! Wait til the end of the episode where we also break down an epic documentary film 'Like Coming Home' that Mel created. You can watch the doco with the link here: https://vimeo.com/349204614 Host: Ben Journée - Side Project Films  Guest: Mel Branson - Till Death Music: Doing Just Fine by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired

🎥🎤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 reminder to get your clients on the same page as you so that everyone is happy at the end of the day. Wendy has kindly offered a FREE 30 minute phone conversation for any of our listeners who have any questions or concerns: (09) 489 9029 To find out more about her firm check out their website: https://www.horrockshampton.co.nz/ Listen to the audio version on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6fnbrTx...  Host: Ben Journée - Side Project Films  Guest: Wendy Hampton - Horrocks Hampton Lawyers Music: Doing Just Fine by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired

🎥🎤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 section of it in the episode but make sure to check out the full video linked below. Steph & Rob's Full Wedding Film: https://vimeo.com/309080575 Listen to the audio version on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6fnbrTxCGUHuB3m3epTVyj  Host: Ben Journée - Side Project Films  Guest: Shaun Tolhoek - Lemon Tree Film House Music: Doing Just Fine by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired

 🎥🎤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 (or not using!) or their attitude when filming on the day, there is a whole lot to learn! Sit back and enjoy :) Listen to the audio version on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6fnbrTxCGUHuB3m3epTVyj  Host: Ben Journee - Side Project Films Guests: Jared Kettle & Jacob Williams - www.humdrumfilms.com.au Music: Doing Just Fine by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired 

On 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 - Side Project Films Guest: Patty Lagera - www.pattylagera.com Music: Doing Just Fine by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired

This 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! www.facebook.com/showlovepodcast Host: Ben Journee - Side Project Films Guest: David Agamata - MATA FILMS Music: Doing Just Fine by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired

In 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 [email protected]  Music: Doing Just Fine by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired