In this episode, we discusses the most talked-about trend in the wedding industry right now: the rise of the content creator. Are they replacing videographers, and how should creative professionals adapt to a TikTok-driven market? We share our honest thoughts on the challenges and potential solutions, from offering next-day clips to staying true to your unique style in a sea of trends. Is it possible to fight the tide, or is it time to evolve?

We also dive into what we've been up to on the road, including Liam shooting a stunning wedding in Ostuni, Italy, and Pete's "life-changing" experience hiring a second shooter for the first time at a wedding in Anglesey. Plus, hear how Laura and Pete got inspired by music videos and started experimenting with flash-style, direct lighting for video and a 4:3 aspect ratio to create a raw, editorial feel.

Join us for an open conversation about navigating the ever-changing creative landscape, a surprisingly detailed chat about the limitations of expanding foam, and our usual highs and lows of the week—including one of us starting a brand new career!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Welcome & Morning People vs. Night Owls

03:49 What We've Been Up To

03:53 Liam’s Shoots: London, Tunbridge Wells & A Wedding in Italy

05:29 Pete's "Life-Changing" Anglesey Wedding with a Second Shooter

08:21 Laura & Pete's Dorset Wedding & Manchester Shoots

08:57 Creative Development: Experimenting with Direct Lighting & 4:3 Ratio

17:24 DIY Chat: The Surprising Limits of Expanding Foam

18:21 Main Topic: The Great Content Creator Debate

19:32 Are Suppliers a Bigger Problem Than Couples?

22:29 The "Your Wedding is Not Content" Movement

30:25 How Videographers Can Adapt to the Trend

39:06 Final Thoughts on the Future

46:08 Highs and Lows of the Week

50:32 Liam's Big News: A Career Change

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