Wedding Videography School

Adam Comes Crawling Back and the Future of Wedding Videography

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0600

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.

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Website Vs Social, Faster Turnaround, Practical Pricing & Economic Collapse?

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0600

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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.

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Arr, me hearties! Set sail with Michael on this solo adventure as he navigates the treacherous waters of social media inquiries, pondering if the old website be sinkin' like a scurvy-ridden ship. From savvy ways to swashbuckle faster responses to the plunder of raising prices on his 2024 booty haul, he shares tales of his 2023 plunderings to chart a better course for his doubloons. But beware, me buckos, for Michael be watchin' the economic horizon with a weather eye, fearin' what it may mean for us wedding videographers. So hoist the Jolly Roger and join the crew for a lively yarn on the changing tides of the industry!

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The Tale of Two Taylors and Quest for Work-Life Balance

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 16:00:00 -0700

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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.

Michael candidly discuss the quest for the seemingly mythical work-life balance, as he aims to transform my hectic schedule into a more manageable four-day workweek. He'll tell you about the strategic moves shaping his business's future, including a price increase and the decision to limit wedding bookings. Plus, hear how he gracefully handled a personal scheduling conflict without disappointing a client, thanks to Adam Bradley—who'll soon return to share his own videography tales. It's an episode full of real-life insights from the cutting room floor that you won't want to miss.

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The 2023 Wedding Season Recap

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0600

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Michael checks in with a quick recap on some of his thoughts from the 2023 season.

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Rehearsals, Drugs & Wedding Day Confessions

Sat, 15 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0600

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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.

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Wedding Videography Retreats, Courses & The "Too Good To Be True" Generation

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 16:00:00 -0600

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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.

The documentary that Michael references in this episode is called 112 Weddings by Doug Block.

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Is it Sedona or Sonoma? Hot Destination Wedding Videography Talk

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 17:00:00 -0700

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Michael and Adam link up after a few weeks to catch up and talk all about destination wedding videography.

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Gear Review: DJI Ronin 4D

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0700

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Michael drops in with an unbiased review of DJI's Ronin 4D cinema camera.

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Mark Labriola Wants His Glasses Back!

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 17:00:00 -0700

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Michael and Adam link up to discuss the origins of the WVS Podcast amongst other things.

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How's Your Aspen? The 2022 Wedding Season Recap!

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 16:00:00 -0700

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Michael and Adam link up to recap the highs and lows of the 2022 wedding season.

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A Rant About Wedding Photographers!

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0600

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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.

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Adam's New Camera, and Odd Clients Requests

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0600

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Michael and Adam link up to talk about Adam's switch to a new camera platform and the guys talk about odd client requests.

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5 Things I've Done Right...

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0600

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Michael breaks down the top 5 aspects of his business where he's performed exceptionally well.

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Let's Talk Wedding Videography with Logan Wilds

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 11:00:00 -0600

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Michael and Adam are joined by Idaho-based wedding videographer, Logan Wilds of Wilds Photo & Film to discuss all things wedding videography.

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What Happens in Vegas Gets Said in a Podcast

Sun, 29 May 2022 14:00:00 -0600

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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.

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5 Things I've Done Wrong...

Tue, 17 May 2022 15:00:00 -0600

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Michael breaks down the top 5 aspects of his business where he's performed... well... below average.

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Too Many First Looks, Dreading the Edit, WVS Workshop and Adam Turns 40!

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0600

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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!

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Adam Got Served... A Lawsuit!

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0700

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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.

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Adam's Birthday Bash, Canon Nostalgia, Stalking Potential Clients & Staying Creative

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 10:00:00 -0700

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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.

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Winter Wedding Recap, Awkward Interactions, Laptop Editing and Quantity Vs. Quality

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0700

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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.

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On the Road, Cold-Weather Weddings and Is Social Media Even Worth It?

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 07:00:00 -0700

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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.

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Booking Weddings With The 69 Rule, Hot Tripod Talk, and the Zacuto ACT Recoil Rig

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0700

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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.

Here are the links to what we discussed in the show:
Sperry - Snail Mail
Fiore Films
Zacuto ACT Recoil

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Work Life Balance, YouTuber Mark Bone, Free WVS Workshop

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0700

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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.

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Reducing Capacity, Raising Prices, Rode Wireless GO and Late Night Tipping

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 14:00:00 -0700

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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.

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Let's Talk Editing with Jordan Hall

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 07:00:00 -0700

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Michael chats with friend of the podcast and videographer Jordan Hall about editing, inspiration and getting out of creative ruts.

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Adam's Jet-Setting Adventures, Michael’s Financial Pain and Wedding Video Sound Design

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 17:00:00 -0700

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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.

Links to resources discussed in this episode:

FreeSound.org
Singularity - Cinematic Sound for Videos - by Film Crux
Sound FX by Tropic Colour

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The Best Camera For Wedding Videography?

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0700

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In this midweek drop-in episode of the WVS Podcast, Michael gives his take on the best wedding videography camera on the market.

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Fewer Weddings, Smaller Deposits, and Switching Website Platforms

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0700

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Adam returns to the show and the guys catch up.

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Worst Year Ever, But Good To Be Back!

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0700

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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.

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Season 3 Trailer

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 10:00:00 -0700

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The WVS Podcast is back for another season! Please dust off your podcast app and subscribe if you haven't already!

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