Shifting Focus with John Bunn

This week John and Nick are nerding out on all things color grading...we're talking about the theory behind your color grade, practical tips to improving your color and 6 tips to take it all to the next level.  We are also super pumped to announce our new lut pack that we've created with Gamut! Check it out here: howtofilmweddings.com/luts

This week on the How To Film Weddings podcast Blake Pollino joins John to share their journey working together and 3 different ways they have seen the quality of their films increase over time. Get ready to change your films and change your business!  Join us this week at the Calibrate workshop, get your ticket for the online event here: howtofilmweddings.com/calibrate

You need more friends...specifically other wedding filmmaker friends. In this episode, John and Nick get into the power of networking for business growth. They share humorous behind-the-scenes moments, emphasizing the need for continuous evolution in business. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to expand your connections, eager to gain insights from top professionals, or just seeking a good la...

We're pumped to have Instagram growth coach, Brock Johnson on the show this week. Brock shares his game-changing strategies for Instagram growth specifically for wedding videographers. Whether you're feeling stuck with your Instagram or looking to up your Instagram game, this episode has something valuable for you. Calibrate Workshop Tickets: Calibrate Workshop Follow Brock:  Brock Johnson Instagr...

This week on the How To Film Weddings Podcast, John flies solo breaking down the 5 biggest mistakes he sees wedding filmmakers make on the wedding day. We're talking about prioritizing your footage over the story, being easy to work with, and much more!

Ever been ghosted by a potential client right after you send them the proposal? If you haven't you're probably not being honest with yourself or you haven't been doing this very long...it happens to all of us at some point or another in our business. This week on the How To Film Weddings podcast Nick chats with business and marketing guru Sam Jacobson to uncover the 5 biggest mistakes that wedding...

What the heck is Threads and should I be using it for my wedding video business? 100 Million new users is enticing but do you really need another social media platform to keep up with? This week on the How To Film Weddings Podcast, John and Nick share their experience with the new Twitter copycat and what they think about the new platform as a tool for marketing your business.

We have such a special treat for you this week on the How To Film Weddings Podcast! This week John sits down with the one and only KT Merry to talk all things Luxury Weddings. John asks all the questions you've ever wanted to ask about the high-end market, building a sustainable long-lasting wedding business, advice for up-and-coming filmmakers, and so much more! 

Raise your hand if you are a wedding filmmaker who has contemplated offering video ✋ This week on the How To Film Weddings podcast John interviews Rebekah and Jonah August of The Augusts, a husband and wife photo/video team located in Canada that is absolutely crushing it! John dives into their social media strategy, how they work with other vendors on the wedding day, and much more! 

Half of 2023 is in the books...how has it gone so far? How are your bookings looking for next year? In this episode of the How To Film Weddings Podcast, John and Nick are sharing 5 things you can start right now that will make sure that 2024 is your most successful year ever. We're talking business strategy, pricing, understanding your market, and much, much more! 

We've all been there...you're wearing all the hats in your wedding video business. Filming, editing, marketing, social media, blogs, web design, taxes, payroll, and the list goes on and on forever. In this week's episode of the How To Film Weddings podcast John and Nick share their journeys in their business that have led them to outsource the parts of their business that they don't have time for...

This week on the How To Film Weddings podcast, John flies solo interviewing Atit Amin of Weekend Project Studios to dive into his incredible story and uncover his best tips and tricks to break into the high-end South Asian market. Atit shares his process on how he's created a team, how he works with planners, and how he's charged $65,000 and more for multi-day weddings! 

Get ready for a fun, laid-back chat with the super-talented Rodrigo Zadro on this week's episode of the How To Film Weddings podcast! Rodrigo, all the way from Guatemala, gets real about his journey in wedding filmmaking and shares his insanely creative process. From his love for color grading to connecting with couples from different cultures, Rodrigo's got loads of cool stuff to share. 

If you listened to this podcast for even the shortest amount of time you know how much we love Musicbed, we used them long before they started sponsoring the podcast and it's one of the top recommendations we make week after week. This week on the How To Film Weddings podcast John and Nick sit down in person with Daniel McCarthy at Musicbed HQ in Ft. Worth, TX to learn more about the Musicbed stor...

This week on the How To Film Weddings podcast John and Nick sit down (literally) with Kathryn Majic of BLNK Films for a candid discussion about the unique human element behind successful wedding filmmakers and the significance of staying true to oneself. Kathryn shares her journey and the importance of leaning into your strengths to create standout work in the wedding film industry. Explore the in...

What do your wedding packages look like? Do you call them collections? Investments? Do you just send over a PDF, cross your fingers, and hope for the best? This week on the How To Film Weddings Podcast, John and Nick share everything they've learned to help you build packages that sell.  Today is the last day to join the Complete Wedding Videography Course, join here: www.completeweddingvideograph...

We've heard in our community that there are quite a few wedding videographers that feel like their bookings have been slower than normal, so John and Nick are here to share some of our best tips and tricks to book more weddings!  Want to go deeper? Our newly updated course is available now! Learn more at completeweddingvideography.com 

Welcome back to another episode of How to Film Weddings! Today, John and Nick are breaking down arguably THE MOST IMPORTANT part of the wedding day...filming the ceremony. In this episode, we'll be discussing everything from camera placement, framing, audio, and even some tips for people who solo shoot! We'll also be sharing our tips and tricks for capturing those intimate moments that make the ce...

In this week's episode of the How To Film Weddings podcast, Nick and John share their best tips and tricks on how to step up your consultation calls in 2023. They discuss the importance of building trust, guiding couples through the process, and personalizing your approach to meet each couple's unique needs. Bonus: Visit completeweddingvideography.com to sign up for a free section of the course! 

The greatest stories have conflict...but how do you include conflict in your storytelling when a wedding day is supposed to be the happiest day of someone's life? This week on the How To Film Weddings podcast we're pumped to have Hello Tomorrow back on the show again to break down some advanced storytelling techniques that will absolutely improve your wedding films.  Want a deeper dive into storyt...

Instagram just rolled out a new paid verification program...is it worth $15/month for a blue checkmark? This week on the How To Film Weddings podcast John and Nick share the details of the new verification program, what the process was like for them to get verified, and whether or not it's a good decision for wedding videographers. 

If you've ever felt like you're just scratching the surface and not telling deep enough stories in your wedding films, then this episode is for you! This week John and Nick sit down with Adalenne and Rob of Cine Garden Film Co. They share their journey getting started and the fear they shared leaving their full-time careers, how they use story sessions to get deep with their couples, and how they...

Is social media enough? Austin Blanchard of The Creative Studio and HTFW website guru says, "Absolutely not." This week on the How To Film Weddings Podcast Austin breaks down why you need a website to connect with your ideal client, and how we can help you get on the right track with our brand-spanking new website templates!  Go to https://howtofilmweddings.com/shop to check them out and learn mor...

One of the most consistent things we see across all the great filmmakers that we've interviewed on this show is their ability to use sound to tell a story. Whether it's sound design or understanding music theory, the best of the best use their audio to elevate their films. This week Nick sits down with Multiply Media, one of the best in the game when it comes to sound, to share their heart and lov...

We're all about working smarter and not harder, but of everyone that we've interviewed on this podcast, not a single one of them has found success without putting in the work. On this week's episode of the How To Film Weddings podcast Nick flies solo and interviews Logan and Davidson of The Crakes, a photo and video team located in Austin, TX. The Crakes share their journey as a husband and wife t...