Explore every episode of the podcast Wedding Videography School
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Adam Comes Crawling Back and the Future of Wedding Videography | 16 Oct 2024 | 00:45:24 | |
Adam makes his return to the show after a 4 episode hiatus. The guys give an update on their 2024 wedding season activities and Michael makes his prediction on the future of the wedding industry. This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats. Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access. | |||
| Website Vs Social, Faster Turnaround, Practical Pricing & Economic Collapse? | 20 Mar 2024 | 00:49:08 | |
Join Michael in this solo episode as he delves into the evolving landscape of social media inquiries and explores the question: Is the traditional website obsolete? From strategies to expedite response times to the impact of price adjustments on his upcoming 2024 season, he navigates through various considerations. Reflecting on his 2023 performance, Michael also contemplates enhancements to his pricing strategy. Additionally, he shares candid insights on navigating economic uncertainties and their implications for fellow wedding videographers. Tune in for an insightful exploration of the challenges and opportunities shaping the industry. This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats. Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access. | |||
| A Rant About Wedding Photographers! | 08 Jul 2022 | 00:32:26 | |
Michael and Adam catch up during the busy season, but the show goes awry when Michael launches into a rant about wedding photographers. Later the guys talk about their recent drone troubles, including a lost drone in Aspen. This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats. Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access. | |||
| Adam's New Camera, and Odd Clients Requests | 02 Jul 2022 | 00:33:26 | |
Michael and Adam link up to talk about Adam's switch to a new camera platform and the guys talk about odd client requests. This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats. Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access. | |||
| 5 Things I've Done Right... | 14 Jun 2022 | 00:38:37 | |
Michael breaks down the top 5 aspects of his business where he's performed exceptionally well. This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats. Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access. | |||
| Let's Talk Wedding Videography with Logan Wilds | 08 Jun 2022 | 00:49:53 | |
Michael and Adam are joined by Idaho-based wedding videographer, Logan Wilds of Wilds Photo & Film to discuss all things wedding videography. This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats. Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access. | |||
| What Happens in Vegas Gets Said in a Podcast | 29 May 2022 | 00:35:48 | |
Michael and Adam catch up after their Vegas trip and a two-month podcasting hiatus. The guys hit on Adam's burning desire to switch camera platforms, Michael's editing woes with a wedding that Adam shot for him… among other things. Before wrapping Adam talks about a $20K bid he recently sent to potential clients. This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats. Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access. | |||
| 5 Things I've Done Wrong... | 17 May 2022 | 00:30:11 | |
Michael breaks down the top 5 aspects of his business where he's performed... well... below average. This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats. Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access. | |||
| Too Many First Looks, Dreading the Edit, WVS Workshop and Adam Turns 40! | 20 Mar 2022 | 00:27:41 | |
Michael and Adam link up to discuss the outrageous number of first looks that are happening at weddings. Michael tells Adam about an edit he is dreading and the guys want to know if you want to attend the WVS workshop! This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats. Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access. | |||
| Adam Got Served... A Lawsuit! | 12 Mar 2022 | 00:38:22 | |
In this episode Michael and Adam take a deep dive into a lawsuit filed against Adam by a former client and dissect what went wrong from the very beginning to the judge's final ruling. This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats. Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access. | |||
| Adam's Birthday Bash, Canon Nostalgia, Stalking Potential Clients & Staying Creative | 27 Feb 2022 | 00:36:54 | |
Michael and Adam open the show discussing Adam's upcoming birthday extravaganza and how much celebration is too much celebration for a 40 year old. Michael reminisces the good old days of Canon and the positive attributes of the 5D lineup after the new R5C announcement. The guys then hit on multiple topics including talking out loud while editing, looking up potential clients online, and staying creative. This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats. Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access. | |||
| Winter Wedding Recap, Awkward Interactions, Laptop Editing and Quantity Vs. Quality | 20 Feb 2022 | 00:28:14 | |
The guys open the show recapping Michael's winter wedding in Steamboat and Michael shares an awkward interaction he had with a guest. Adam shames Michael about his editing setup and then shows off his own over-the-top post-production setup. Later the guys discuss the differences between videographers who hustle, but do subpar work... and the talented videographers who struggle to scale their businesses. This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats. Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access. | |||
| The Tale of Two Taylors and Quest for Work-Life Balance | 10 Jan 2024 | 00:23:48 | |
Ever found yourself facing a mix-up that turned your workday into a juggling act? That's exactly what happened to Michael when two clients both named Taylor unwittingly put my editing queue order in disaray. In this behind-the-scenes look, he recounts the tale and share how he managed to keep his cool and client relationships intact, including navigating another couple's unexpected request for a bonus highlight reel. Discover the delicate dance of satisfying diverse client needs, like when a father of the bride asked for raw footage only—and how these experiences shape our business. This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats. Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access. | |||
| On the Road, Cold-Weather Weddings and Is Social Media Even Worth It? | 06 Feb 2022 | 00:23:20 | |
Michael and Adam link up via phone to discuss winter weddings and whether or not social media is a necessary part of running a successful wedding videography business. This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats. Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access. | |||
| Booking Weddings With The 69 Rule, Hot Tripod Talk, and the Zacuto ACT Recoil Rig | 30 Jan 2022 | 00:28:10 | |
Michael and Adam open the show discussing the best time to book weddings. Afterwards they talk about the most overlooked tool in the industry, and Michael orders a new rig to help solve his lower back problem. This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats. Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access. | |||
| Work Life Balance, YouTuber Mark Bone, Free WVS Workshop | 23 Jan 2022 | 00:22:54 | |
Michael and Adam talk about life as wedding videographers, striking a work-life balance and Adam reflects on the one thing he wish he had done earlier in his career. Michael recommends Mark Bone's YouTube channel for documentary tips and the guys brainstorm a free workshop idea. This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats. Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access. | |||
| Reducing Capacity, Raising Prices, Rode Wireless GO and Late Night Tipping | 16 Jan 2022 | 00:29:59 | |
Michael and Adam return to discuss the 2021 season, toast audio backup recording options, and why saying goodnight to your clients might be worth your time. This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats. Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access. | |||
| Let's Talk Editing with Jordan Hall | 19 Dec 2021 | 00:35:36 | |
Michael chats with friend of the podcast and videographer Jordan Hall about editing, inspiration and getting out of creative ruts. This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats. Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access. | |||
| Adam's Jet-Setting Adventures, Michael’s Financial Pain and Wedding Video Sound Design | 14 Dec 2021 | 00:54:15 | |
Michael catches up with Adam who's away on business and then breaks down his approach to creating a basic, but solid soundtrack for his wedding videos. This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats. Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access. | |||
| The Best Camera For Wedding Videography? | 01 Dec 2021 | 00:17:23 | |
In this midweek drop-in episode of the WVS Podcast, Michael gives his take on the best wedding videography camera on the market. This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats. Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access. | |||
| Fewer Weddings, Smaller Deposits, and Switching Website Platforms | 28 Nov 2021 | 00:29:49 | |
Adam returns to the show and the guys catch up. This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats. Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access. | |||
| Worst Year Ever, But Good To Be Back! | 21 Nov 2021 | 00:22:17 | |
Michael sits in for Adam and talks about all the craziness that was the 2021 wedding season, and gives an update on his future plans. This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats. Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access. | |||
| Season 3 Trailer | 17 Nov 2021 | 00:06:42 | |
The WVS Podcast is back for another season! Please dust off your podcast app and subscribe if you haven't already! This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats. Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access. | |||
| The 2023 Wedding Season Recap | 09 Oct 2023 | 00:26:12 | |
Michael checks in with a quick recap on some of his thoughts from the 2023 season. This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats. Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access. | |||
| Rehearsals, Drugs & Wedding Day Confessions | 15 Apr 2023 | 00:33:12 | |
The guys link up to discuss rehearsal dinners which quickly devolves into other topics, like drugs and inappropriate toasts and how much of that content makes the final cut. This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats. Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access. | |||
| Wedding Videography Retreats, Courses & The "Too Good To Be True" Generation | 07 Apr 2023 | 00:28:55 | |
Michael and Adam link up again and chat about video vs audio podcasts, wedding retreats promising big returns, and how everyone has a course about something. This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats. Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access. | |||
| Is it Sedona or Sonoma? Hot Destination Wedding Videography Talk | 04 Mar 2023 | 00:41:37 | |
Michael and Adam link up after a few weeks to catch up and talk all about destination wedding videography. This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats. Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access. | |||
| Gear Review: DJI Ronin 4D | 03 Feb 2023 | 00:32:15 | |
Michael drops in with an unbiased review of DJI's Ronin 4D cinema camera. This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats. Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access. | |||
| Mark Labriola Wants His Glasses Back! | 21 Jan 2023 | 00:38:19 | |
Michael and Adam link up to discuss the origins of the WVS Podcast amongst other things. This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats. Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access. | |||
| How's Your Aspen? The 2022 Wedding Season Recap! | 06 Jan 2023 | 00:26:33 | |
Michael and Adam link up to recap the highs and lows of the 2022 wedding season. This episode is brought to you in part by Photographers With Wide Brim Hats. Make sure your legal game is strong with the Wedding Videography School Contract. Enter the password podcast for access. | |||