In this episode, we welcome the wonderful Lou from Rather Lovely Films — a filmmaker whose work blends cinematic polish with the warmth and charm of a modern home-movie aesthetic.

Lou shares how an unexpected career path through teaching, journalism, and even working on rollercoasters at Alton Towers helped shape the way she approaches weddings today. We talk about the transition into self-employment, why being around people energises her creative process, and the surprising overlap between managing a classroom and managing a wedding.

She opens up about imposter syndrome, redefining success, and why it's perfectly valid to prioritise family life over chasing destination weddings. We also dive into her love for Lumix, her obsession with the Sigma 50mm, and her bold move into camcorder-only packages — plus how a simple same-day teaser can elevate the couple experience without adding stress.

This is a thoughtful, heartfelt and genuinely uplifting conversation about creativity, confidence and carving out your own path in wedding filmmaking.

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