Shifting Focus with John Bunn

We're excited to welcome back another guest from across the pond, this week Richard Leng joins Nick to share his story, his passion for film, how he keeps his creative spark going, and much more!

How do you create more authentic wedding films? This week on the show Nick flies solo for the long overdue return of Madeleine Burgett of Films by Madeleine. Madeleine shares how things have changed for her since she came on the show back in 2020, how she's prioritizing authentic moments, and how she incorporates that into her storytelling.

We're going across the pond with this week's episode...via Zoom with special guests Vanessa and Ivo, the husband and wife photo and video duo that is absolutely crushing it in Europe. Vanessa and Ivo share their journey as filmmakers, working as a team, the industry in Europe, travelling internationally for weddings, and more!

Zach and Katie Phillips join the show this week to share their journey as filmmakers (and news reporters), filming adventurous films, connecting with your couples, and much more!

We're doing things a little differently on this week's episode of the How To FIlm Weddings Podcast. This week on the show Sara Judd and Yasmine Cherif fo Wedditor flip the tables on John and ask him about how his business has changed and shifted over the last few years as he has entered into a market that he calls "Nostalgic Luxury", what it's like to work as a creative team, burn out, working with an editor, and much more.

This week on the show Stanton Giles of Films by Stanton returns to chat with John and get vulnerable about why they film weddings, what the future holds, the hierarchy of needs and much more.

This week on the How to Film Weddings podcast, we're not talking about gear, we're not talking about editing, or shooting...we're talking about money. Your money...do you have enough of it, are you saving for retirement? David Reynosa of Forestry Films joins the show to share his financial journey as a wedding filmmaker and drops some investing nuggets that we know you're going to love.

Check out David's Profitable Filmmaker Course here:

https://www.theactof.co/the-profitable-filmmaker

In a world full of copy and paste styles, Paola & Jesse Manfra of Salt & Pine Films lean into finding couples that want to book them because of their style. This week on the show John and Nick sit down with the husband and wife team to find out more about the journey, branding, and how too much of a good thing can actually be a bad thing.

This week on the podcast John chats with with Megan Edgemond of Salt Rock Studios. From her East Coast roots to making waves in the bustling creative community of Los Angeles, Megan shares her experiences, challenges, and the lessons she's learned along the way.

🎙 Episode Highlights:

• Megan's early inspirations and her love affair with the camera.
• The transition from music to wedding videography.
• The power of networking and building genuine relationships in the industry.
• Investing in oneself and the importance of continuous learning.
• Megan's insights into the luxury wedding market and her aspirations for the future.

🔗 Mentioned Links:

• How to Film Weddings Outsourcing
• Salt Rock Studios

📌 Connect with Megan Edgemond:

• Instagram: @SaltRock.Studios
• Website: Salt Rock Studios

In this episode of the podcast we share our journey of creating content, building a community, and the challenges we've encountered. We emphasize the significance of taking imperfect action, valuing community over competition, and our dedication to uplifting and supporting wedding filmmakers. We open up about our experiences, hurdles, and the invaluable lessons we've gathered, offering listeners a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the heart of our brand.