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How To Film Weddings

John Bunn & Nick Miller

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How To Film Weddings is a wedding videography educational podcast hosted by John Bunn (John Bunn Films, Tulsa OK) and Nick Miller (Wild Oak Films, Wichita KS). John & Nick have learned a lot about what to do (and what not to do) as wedding film-makers. Our goal is to come along side wedding videographers and help them create better wedding films and succeed in business.
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Most wedding filmmakers don’t take the time to think about serving their clients or vendor network. In today’s episode we bring on Drew Coleman of Drew Coleman films to talk about how he went from starting his business, to now averaging over $7000 per wedding, all through having a humble heart, and serving. Drew took the time to ‘get in the room’ w…
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In today’s episode, John is flying solo as he discusses how he builds relationships with wedding planners. Recently, John went from not knowing a luxury wedding planner in Georgia, to being her top referral. How did he do this? He breaks it all down in this week’s episode. Also, a huge shoutout to our sponsors this week Mediazilla, and The Creative…
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It seems over the past few months Content Creators are popping up all over the place and many wedding videographers are a little worried that their jobs are in jeopardy. We view the idea of content creation as a way to shift and grow your business, not as something that will take away from what we do. In today's podcast John interviews Kenzie Sikes…
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Welcome to "You Asked," our short from podcast where we answer your questions. Today, Nick tackles the question: "What are the qualities that make someone successful as a wedding videographer over the long run?" Want to be a wedding videographer for the long haul? Make sure you incorporate these 4 things.…
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Do you struggle with Instagram? This week we are joined by Instagram growth expert Brock Johnson to answer your questions! We cover everything from how to grow your following, to attracting the right buyers, to trends he is seeing in 2024 As a bonus, we have 10 Instagram prompts as a freebie at this link: https://howtofilmweddings.com/instagram/ Fo…
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Welcome to "You've Asked," our short-form podcast where we answer your questions. In today's episode Austin from Creative Cabana tackles the question, "How do I rank on Google without paid advertising?" Austin compares paid ads to organic SEO and which will work best for your business. Paid ads, like Google or Facebook, offer quick results if you'r…
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In this week's podcast, John brings on educator Rachel Traxler to talk all about how she has grown her photography business, as well as her educational brand. She is the host of the Gold Biz Podcast (https://racheltraxler.com/goldbizpodcast) and helps wedding professionals learn the ins and outs of the business. She is a Photographer Turned Busines…
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In this episode of 'You Asked', Nick tackles the common question: "How can I become a better shooter?" Join us as we dive into five essential tips to enhance your shooting skills. Discover why manual control is crucial and how adjusting your shooting style can make your footage more dynamic and interesting. Don't miss out on our practical advice to…
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Most of us try to sell to people in a way that would appeal to us. But the truth is, there are 4 different buyer types and you need to know what they are if you want to maximize your chances at selling them your services. Grab a notepad because if you take the info from this week’s episode with Sam Jacobson and apply it, it will change your busines…
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Welcome to "You Asked," our short form podcast where we answer your questions. Today's question: "why should I use a service to deliver my wedding films?" Our guest, Michael from MediaZilla, sheds light on this vital aspect. MediaZilla is our preferred platform for delivering wedding films due to its promise of lifetime access for our clients, even…
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Schedule a 1-on-1 mentorship call with John or Nick: https://howtofilmweddings.com/mentorship Whether you like it or not, your contract is SO important to your brand. In this week’s episode we bring on our attorney Paige Hulse to talk through some very important things you should be thinking about when it comes to your contract, and your business. …
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If you've been in the wedding game for any time at all you'll recognize certain trends get popular in this industry and hang around. We decided to go to our Instagram account and ask our audience what are some wedding day trends that you think (or maybe hope) are on the way out. In this episode we'll read what you think is on the way at and react. …
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Download 10 prompts to grow your instagram account here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/instagram Today’s You Asked question was submitted by Esteban Pallajo of Ahavah Media, “How Do You Handle Delivery Times of Your Wedding Films?” Submit a question: https://howtofilmweddings.com/surveyBy Nick Miller
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Download 10 prompts to grow your instagram account here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/instagram Most of us aimlessly use Instagram, without a plan to help our ideal couples easily reach out to us. This is an incredible tool, that if used correctly, can fill your calendar with ideal couples. The main problem is, most of us wedding filmmakers don’t …
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Download 10 prompts to grow your instagram account here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/instagram Today's You Asked question was submitted by Elijah from Two Eleven Weddings, "What Are Some Instagram Strategies for Getting New Clients?" Submit a question: https://howtofilmweddings.com/surveyBy Nick Miller
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Download 10 prompts to grow your instagram account here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/instagram Most of us aimlessly use Instagram, without a plan to help our ideal couples and network become AWARE of who we are. This is an incredible tool, that if used correctly, can fill your calendar with ideal couples. The main problem is, most of us wedding f…
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Download 10 prompts to grow your instagram account here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/instagram Are you making big mistakes when it comes to networking using Instagram? Did you know the number one feature used on IG is the DM? Do you know how to not overdo it with potential clients, planners, photographers, and other vendors? In this week’s episod…
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Download 10 prompts to grow your instagram account here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/instagram Today's You Asked question was submitted by Brian Johnson, "What is the etiquette for 'tagging' vs. 'inviting collaborators' on instagram?" Submit a question: https://howtofilmweddings.com/surveyBy John Bunn and Nick Miller
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Download 10 prompts to grow your instagram account here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/instagram How important is Instagram in 2024? Spoilers... we think it's pretty important. Love it or hate it the social media application is an essential tool for wedding professionals in 2024. In this episode John and Nick share their thoughts on how to use Inst…
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Check out our signature course, The How To Film Weddings Course: https://howtofilmweddings.com/thecourse In today’s episode we bring on Lindsey Conklin from Le Rêve Films to talk about his Secret to Sales. Through the years, Lindsey and cherish have built not only one of the top wedding video brands on the planet, but they’ve cultivated relationshi…
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Check out our FREE 2 Day Workshop & Grab some freebies here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/sales ANNOUNCEMENT – The How To Film Weddings Course is opening up for enrollment on April 16th. Mark your calendars! Are you tired of wanting weddings that are more elevated than wht you are currently a part of? Can you not seem to get 'over the hump' and br…
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Register for our Secret to Sales Workshop: https://howtofilmweddings.com/sales Today's You Asked question, "How much time a day should we spend on social media marketing and what would it involve?" was submitted by Greg Culhane of Culhane Films. Submit a question: https://howtofilmweddings.com/survey…
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Check out our FREE 2 Day Workshop & Grab some freebies here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/sales ANNOUNCEMENT - The How To Film Weddings Course is opening up for enrollment on April 16th. Mark your calendars! Are you tired of screwing up your consultation and discovery calls? Do you cringe every time you have to get on a call and sell your services…
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Check out our FREE 2 Day Workshop & Grab some freebies here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/sales ANNOUNCEMENT - The How To Film Weddings Course is opening up for enrollment on April 16th. Mark your calendars! Now that we know who it is we want to work with, we can start focusing completely on building a brand that attracts them to you. In today's e…
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Register for our Secret to Sales Workshop: https://howtofilmweddings.com/sales Today’s You Asked question, "What are three key ways to maintain a healthy work/life balance?" was submitted by Nelson Santana of Santana Wedding Films. Submit a question: https://howtofilmweddings.com/surveyBy Nick Miller
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Check out our FREE 2 Day Workshop & Grab some freebies here: https://howtofilmweddings.com/sales ANNOUNCEMENT - The How To Film Weddings Course is opening up for enrollment on April 16th. Mark your calendars! Most of us spend A LOT of time working for couples we absolutely should NOT be working with. Why does this happen? Because we take whatever w…
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We hate to say it, but Your Website is More Important Than Your Wedding Films. We aren't saying that your wedding films don't matter (because they obviously do), but whether you like it or not, most couples have made up their mind about you BEFORE they ever watch any of your work. In today's episode, we bring on Website and Branding Expert Austin B…
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Should you just have an Instagram page? Should you buy a template? When should you upgrade to a full on branding update? We have you covered. In this week’s episode, Nick and John are diving into your website, and whether or not you are doing it right, based on the position you are in with your brand. You do not want to miss this one! In this week’…
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Are you missing it somewhere on your website? After reviewing literally hundreds of our student's websites, we have learned a thing or two about what most wedding filmmakers are doing WRONG on their website. So in this episode of our series all about "Websites" Nick and John are digging into the 10 most common mistakes we see on wedding videographe…
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Your Website is SO MUCH more important to your brand than you realize. It is literally the thing that if done wrong, could cost you THOUSANDS of dollars a year. But we have you covered! In this brand new series, John and Nick are diving deep into "Websites" and want to show you the exact steps they have taken to level up their websites the past few…
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Are you stuck in a rut in your business? You definitely want to hear what Brandon Johnson of Nova Film Co has to say in today’s podcast. Today, John sits down with Brandon and talks about how he has grown past 50k followers on IG, but more importantly, his mindset on how to serve couples and show them what really matters. With a focus on taking car…
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Today's You Asked question is, "If I could be really good at one thing that will profit my business, what would it be?" Submitted by Erick Adjanor from DelightStudio. What do you think will help the most you profit the most in your business? Gear? Editing? Marketing? Networking? In this short episode, Nick shares his thoughts on the one thing that …
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In this week's podcast John spends some time with Jaired Sullivan of Wayward North Films & The Films We Make Podcast. John interviews Jaired about this as a wedding filmmaker and growing educator. The guys talk about the 4 ways to become a better wedding filmmaker. Sign up for the workshop: https://waywardnorth.myflodesk.com/babf Youtube - https://…
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Today's You Asked question is, "How do you motivate yourself to edit with a backlog of films to make?" submitted by Zach Perry of Lemon Tree Video. If you've experienced a big backlog, you know that it can feel like a crushing debt. In this mini podcast episode, Nick shares his thoughts on tackling the dreaded backlog. What kind of plan should be p…
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“You don’t rise to the level of your goals, you fall to the level of your systems.” If all you are doing is setting goals, you will NEVER achieve them. In this week’s episode, John and Nick walk through the mindset you really need to have when it comes to creating small disciplines you can repeat with consistency every single day. Have you already …
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In this mini-episode of 'You Asked' Nick dives into a question about efficiency in time when it comes to editing a wedding teaser. How much time should you put into it? How important are teasers to your business? Nick gives his quick takes here. Apply for our Mastermind Group: https://howtofilmweddings.com/mastermind…
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On this week's episode of the How To Film Weddings podcast we bring on Kaella and Brooke of String Lights Films. Kaella and Brooke were a part of our 2023 Mastermind class and they were totally bought in. They applied everything they learned and went from free weddings to charging over $5k in their first year of business! Get ready to be inspired w…
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On today's podcast the guys are sharing their thoughts from the annual Mastermind Retreat. This year John, Nick and 85 of their closest friends spent the week in Scottsdale, AZ doing what they believe is the best thing that How To Film Weddings does. If you are at all interested in Mastermind by HTFW, this episode is for your. Join the Mastermind w…
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Do you have a massive backlog? Do you feel like you are drowning in your business and you'd like to clear up some time for yourself? Outsourcing your edits is a great way to to do that. But what do you do when you're ready to outsource? What should be your attitude? How do you communicate with your editor? In this 'You Asked' episode, Nick shares h…
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Getting a wedding video business up and running is hard enough when you consider all of the technical things you need to take care of. But one of the biggest challenges we face is getting new clients. And, what do you do if you're brand new and don't have much work to show. In today's episode of 'You Asked' John answers that question and shares wha…
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In this week’s episode, we break down Mastermind by How To Film Weddings. A 12 month program designed to take wedding filmmakers to the next level. John and Nick talk through the 4 components to mastermind, and bring on current students and mastermind alumni to share their experiences. Be notified when enrollment for mastermind opens: https://bit.l…
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