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Small Town Filmmaker is a podcast and community redefining what it really means to be a wedding filmmaker. Each week, Jaired and friends serve up honest takes, industry truths, and real stories to help you grow in confidence, sharpen your craft, and uncover your creative superpower.
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In this episode we discuss the challenges of running a wedding photography and videography business, staying true to your art, avoiding burnout in a competitive industry, and what really matters when it comes to documenting weddings. We break down our insights on balancing creativity, business organization, navigating social media, and the simple ingredient to being successful. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Welcome back to another jam packed episode full of secrets and beautiful wisdom on how you can truly take your wedding film to the next level. Adalenne from Cine Garden joins the conversation an unearths her process to going deeper with her couples story and the art behind creating more than your average wedding film. Todays episode you are going to learn: - Adalennes influences into being more intentional and thoughtful with her storytelling - The process that allows you to go deeper ...
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Welcome back to another episode where Jaired and Elijah dive deep into the age old question, "Are wedding films a luxury item or are they a necessity?" Now as wedding filmmakers ourselves, we have some bias, however we talk about the why and the true heart beat behind the value and meaning of what this service is truly providing our couples. In today's episode we unveil: - The overlooked importance of videography - The difference between luxury based films vs necessity based films - The role...
Welcome back to the Films We Make Podcast. In this episode, Jaired delves into the power of music in wedding films, sharing tips on finding the perfect songs and creating impactful soundtracks. In this episode, we'll cover: - The importance of choosing intentional music that fits your couple's story. - Tips for finding the right music licensing platform. - A proven formula for creating impactful cinematic soundtracks. - How to dial in your story and build a custom playlist. - Crafting soundtr...
In this video, Jaired discusses the top five things wedding filmmakers should stop doing in their edits to take their films to the next level. In this video, we cover: The importance of not including everything in your wedding filmsHow to be intentional with the moments and shots includedTaking the wedding film beyond just the wedding dayShifting the wedding film formula in a significant wayProviding couples with more than just a wedding film, but a true treasure that reflects their life toge...
Today I am diving into my top 3 essential lenses that help me capture cinematic wedding films every single time. In this episode you are going to learn: - The versatility and image quality of the Tamaron 35 to 150 f/2.8 lens - The benefits and limitations of using a 50mm prime lens for wedding videography - The versatility and potential issues with using a 24 to 70mm zoom lens - Importance of investing in high-quality lenses for long-term benefits - Tips for adapting to the weight and limitat...
Welcome back to a new episode, a new year, 2024 is here and todays episode in true New Years fashion is all about starting over. More importantly, some practical wisdom into what I would do sooner in my wedding film business to fast track my success and become the best wedding filmmaker I can be. Follow Jaired's Work https://www.instagram.com/waywardnorthfilms Follow Wayward North's Youtube https://www.youtube.com/waywardnorth Follow The Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/...
Welcome back to another episode, this week I open up about something pretty unfortunate that happened to me in my business a few years back. Ive made plenty of mistakes in my day but this one takes the cake. This is the worst mistake ive ever made in my wedding film business. My house, my career, even my freedom all on the line because of this one mistake. I hope this episode resonates and helps you in some way in your wedding film journey. 🛠️ Resources Mentioned in this Video FREE Wedding ...
Today I am diving deeper into how I filmed a wedding solo with the sony fx30. More specifically, the things I considered before making that decision and how you can effectively film ANY wedding by yourself to create a beautiful, engaging, and immersive story your couples will love. 💎 Use Code: WAYWARD75 for 75% off your first edit https://www.uncutgems.com 👰🏻♀️ Graded With The Unveiled Lut Collection https://linktr.ee/waywardnorth 🔉 Enhance Your Films Through Sound https://multiply-media...
Today me and my new friend Isaac explore the impact Youtube has for Wedding Filmmakers in their business as well as answering the question when will you retire from wedding filmmaking? Is this industry a short term or long term venture? All great things and topics we try to answer and hope you all get a lot out of this episode as well. Check out Isaacs work below for some incredible films and wedding film inspiration! Isaac Suttle ▵ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@IsaacSuttleFilms ▵ IG - ...
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Welcome back to the films we make podcast, this week I am diving deeper into the mistakes I made in my wedding videography business that almost cost me everything. I answer the looming question, why do wedding filmmakers fail? Stick around to the end to hear the one mistake that almost made me choose a completely different path. 🎥 Sign up for Booking Bootcamp Workshop October 10-12 at 10am PT // 1pm ET https://thelevelupco.com/bookingbootcamp 💎 Use Code: WAYWARD75 for 75% off your fi...
Todays video Im diving into the 6 things I wish I knew sooner, before I started my wedding videography business. ▵ Kick Back-log in the Face! USE CODE: WAYWARD75 https://uncutgems.com ▵ Looking for LUTS? https://linktr.ee/waywardnorth ▵ Check out the Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/waywardnorth Follow Jaired's Work https://www.instagram.com/waywardnorthfilms Follow Wayward North's Youtube https://www.youtube.com/waywardnorth Follow The Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram....
Today I am talking with Luke and Cristiana from Light Cannon Films about how to film a celebrity wedding. How they took their business from small town weddings to filming celebrities like Taylor Lautner, Bobby Bones, Bachelor in Paradise, Chris Lane, and more. Such a great conversation about the celebrity market and what it looks like behind the lens of a luxury wedding filmmaker. 75% Off Video Editing Services - Use Code WAYWARD75 www.uncutgems.com ▵ Check out Light Cannon Films work...
Welcome back to another episode of the films we make podcast. This week, I have my good friend Cameron Stewart join us to talk how his business, CDS Visuals and how he went from a one man band to a full service video production house. We talk about how his Passion for video lead him to find clarity on growing his video production company and what he would do differently if he was just starting today. This episode is jammed with some solid advice for anyone looking to diversify their wedding b...
Welcome back to another episode, this week me and Elijah are diving into a topic that we feel has been a kept secret within the industry. The biggest secret to a thriving business isn't all about the gear you have, the number of clients, or fancy editing, but its about how in shape your overall mental and physical health is outside your business. Today we unpack practical ways in which we stay creatively in shape as well as physically so that we can thrive and our business can as well. ...
Welcome back to another episode of the films we make podcast. This week I talk about something rather unfortunate that happened recently and that is....I got robbed. Through this unfortunate experience I learned a ton and there is even a silver lining, a saving grace if you will, so be sure to stick around to the very end to find out the good news that happened. ▵ Rate and Review the podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-films-we-make/id1664967619 Follow Jaired's Work h...
Welcome back to another episode of the films we make podcast. This week, we are connecting with Boomer from Multiply Media where we uncover the one simple concept that can transform your wedding films in 2023. It isn't camera techniques or fancy editing it's something so simple that we often overlook it in everything we do. So be sure to stick around to the end because Boomer is offering up something incredible to all of our TFWM audience! ▵ Review The Podcast Here :) https://linktr.ee/waywa...
Welcome back to another episode of the films we make podcast. This week we are connecting with Ben from Graphic Formation Films. I first noticed his work on TikTok and his films really caught my eye not just from an aesthetic perspective but because of the personality that was infused with them. In our conversation we dive deeper into Ben's business, how he approaches the wedding day, COVID, the wedding industry, and so much more. You are going to want to bring a pen and some paper bec...
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