Shifting Focus with John Bunn

Instagram just rolled out a new paid verification program...is it worth $15/month for a blue checkmark? This week on the How To Film Weddings podcast John and Nick share the details of the new verification program, what the process was like for them to get verified, and whether or not it's a good decision for wedding videographers.

If you've ever felt like you're just scratching the surface and not telling deep enough stories in your wedding films, then this episode is for you! This week John and Nick sit down with Adalenne and Rob of Cine Garden Film Co. They share their journey getting started and the fear they shared leaving their full-time careers, how they use story sessions to get deep with their couples, and how they dig deeper than most filmmakers during the inquiry process.

Is social media enough? Austin Blanchard of The Creative Studio and HTFW website guru says, "Absolutely not." This week on the How To Film Weddings Podcast Austin breaks down why you need a website to connect with your ideal client, and how we can help you get on the right track with our brand-spanking new website templates! Go to https://howtofilmweddings.com/shop to check them out and learn more!

One of the most consistent things we see across all the great filmmakers that we've interviewed on this show is their ability to use sound to tell a story. Whether it's sound design or understanding music theory, the best of the best use their audio to elevate their films. This week Nick sits down with Multiply Media, one of the best in the game when it comes to sound, to share their heart and love for music, sound, and some amazing new things they're working on.

We're all about working smarter and not harder, but of everyone that we've interviewed on this podcast, not a single one of them has found success without putting in the work. On this week's episode of the How To Film Weddings podcast Nick flies solo and interviews Logan and Davidson of The Crakes, a photo and video team located in Austin, TX. The Crakes share their journey as a husband and wife team and what it's taken for them to find success in the wedding video world.

This week on the How To Film Weddings Podcast we're thrilled to have the incredibly talented Stanton Giles joining us on the show. In this episode, we'll be discussing the importance of finding your inner creativity as a filmmaker and exploring the different ways you can tap into it to create truly unique wedding films. John and Nick will be picking Stanton's brain on his creative process and discussing the ways they find inspiration when filming weddings. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to take their filmmaking skills to the next level and create truly creative wedding films.

Ever struggled to find high-quality second shooters to work with you? How do you find someone that you can trust? How do you find someone that uses the same type of gear that you use? If you're lucky enough to have friends in the industry they're probably busy shooting their own weddings. If you've ever had any of these questions, this episode of the How To Film Weddings podcast is for you. John is flying solo this week interviewing Jimmy Lick of Second Society as he shares the story behind this awesome resource for wedding filmmakers and how you can use it to make your life easier.

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If you've been in the wedding film industry for any length of time you've probably set your sights on working in the high-end luxury market. This week John and Nick chat with Taylor Petrinovich and Kelley Gilster of The Level Up Co. Taylor and Kelley are all about helping filmmakers level up their businesses and their craft, so they can make more and work less. LEVEL UP gives aspiring filmmakers every tool needed to confidently enter the luxury market. Learn the ins and outs of the luxury market, how to align your brand within it, and become fully prepared to take your business from mainstream to luxury. Learn more here:

Raise your hand if you want to learn how to spend less time editing! ✋ If that's you then we have the perfect episode for you this week. John and Nick welcome Brady Huf, wedding filmmaker, and owner of Wedding Posthouse to the show this week to share his journey as a filmmaker and talk about his new sponsorship deal with How To Film Weddings.

Welcome back to this week's episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast! This week Nick flies solo interviewing Chris Mai of Good Co. Studios as he shares his approach to what he calls "Story Sessions" to help tell better stories in his wedding films, what his 2023 booking schedule looks like, traveling for work, and more!