From documenting daily life in the Middle East to capturing the intimate details of a bride's most treasured day, McKinley Tyson's journey into wedding filmmaking reveals how personal experiences shape professional passion.

In this episode of the Take 148 Podcast, the Wedding Film Director at 148 Films shares how creating videos abroad awakened her to the emotional power of visual storytelling. Discover how McKinley's background in occupational therapy, competitive junior golf career, and her family's jewelry business all converge to create a uniquely attentive approach to wedding cinematography. With an eye for details and an ear for the authenticity in unscripted moments, McKinley reveals the secrets behind crafting wedding films that families cherish for generations.

From LEGO worlds to lighting real ones: Meet Malachi Burch of 148 Films. In this episode of the Take 148 Podcast, discover how childhood imagination turned into YouTube experiments and eventually led to shooting his first wedding at just 15 years old.

"You never know what's going to happen when you walk through our studio doors," says Malachi, whose love for the game of baseball instilled the discipline that now drives his approach to grip work, gaffing, and creating the perfect light on set. Malachi embodies the dynamic spirit of 148 Films and believes the best advice is simply "keep working at it."

From childhood imagination to professional cinematography: Joseph Cochran's path to becoming a DP at 148 Films illustrates how creative passion transforms into visual expertise. In this episode of the Take 148 Podcast, we trace how a middle child from a family of seven channeled his vivid imagination from music and theater into filmmaking, beginning with a simple Thanksgiving video shot on an iPod touch.

Follow Joseph's journey from a modest $100 birthday party gig through wedding videography and sports videos before finding his home at 148 Films. Joseph discusses his dream projects in feature films and action sports, particularly hockey, and offers insights into the evolving landscape of independent filmmaking.

From baseball fields to film sets: Idris Garcia's unique journey to becoming Creative Film Director at 148 Films reveals how unexpected paths can lead to your true calling. In this episode of the Take 148 Podcast, discover how a sports journalist turned disc golf marketer found his creative voice before joining forces with a college volleyball buddy to tell authentic stories through video. 

"Building authentic relationships with clients is everything," Idris reveals, offering a glimpse into the philosophy that drives his work at 148 Films. Hear how prioritizing family and seeking better work-life balance led him to 148 Films, where the "1% better" philosophy cultivates a culture of growth, creativity, and meaningful storytelling that connects with audiences.

From capturing crocodiles in Malaysia to founding a thriving video production company in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Skip Skipper's journey to creating 148 Films is anything but ordinary. In this inaugural episode of the Take 148 Podcast, discover how a first-time flyer with a borrowed camera found himself documenting wildlife adventures on the other side of the world, and how a powerful sermon from the book of Psalms transformed his perspective on storytelling forever.

"If I could photograph a crocodile, I can film a wedding," Skip quips, revealing the bold spirit that took him from experimenting with an electric toothbrush and a Kodak camera to building a studio dedicated to the philosophy of "Faith, Family, Film." Hear where it all started, and get a glimpse of where they're headed next.

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