On 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's work here: https://www.instagram.com/87andsmith/

One 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 one-time-use discount for Advanced Editing using code DYLAN: https://makebetterweddingfilms.com/advanced-editing

On 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

Today 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.

On 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!

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.

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