Wedding Crashers

A real conversation about cameras, lenses, VHS, Super 8, audio, lighting, and why the right tools can level up your storytelling. For $100 off your first edit with Bride & Groom Video, head to bridengroom.video and use code CRASHERS100

This week we sit down with two of our favorite humans — Carmela Joy Photography and Sancho Films — to talk about what it’s actually like to run photo + video as an engaged couple. We unpack: The pros and growing pains of working together Why keeping separate brands might be the cheat code The truth about destination weddings (it’s not all glam) Travel fatigue, jet lag, and why cardio suddenly matt...

We’re back with good audio (you’re welcome) and some wild momentum— $110,000 in weddings booked in January and February is already looking even crazier. We break down why that matters (especially in “soft season”), what it changes for spring/summer cash flow, and how we’re helping filmmakers do the same inside the Sell More Weddings Mastermind . Then we go deeper: the entrepreneur brain —why it ne...

Most couples decide if they trust you before they ever hit your contact form. This episode is about turning that invisible trust into actual bookings — without sounding like a greasy salesman. We break down the three places filmmakers lose weddings: what you’re doing before the inquiry, how to run a sales call without making it awkward, and why panic-discounting after the call is basically sales b...

In this episode, we take on the full Hot Ones challenge—every sauce, every level of heat—while answering real questions about filmmaking, weddings, and life in the industry. As the spice ramps up, so does the honesty. We talk childhood influences, alternate careers, emotional wedding moments, brutal behind-the-scenes stories, and truths about the wedding industry most people never see. Somewhere b...

Subtitle Why bigger isn’t better, social media messes with expectations, and our real job is telling the truth of the day—not the Instagram version. Episode Description A potential client tells Kyle he’s “overqualified”—and instead of brushing it off, it opens the door to a deeper conversation. In this episode, we talk about the quiet insecurity a lot of couples feel when they compare their weddin...

Why half-commitment keeps entrepreneurs stuck—and what finally changes when you choose one thing. In Episode 12, Camryn and Kyle unpack their real quitting stories—the messy, emotional, multi-year journey of trying to hold onto security while chasing something meaningful. From nursing, pest control, IV businesses, and window cleaning to wedding filmmaking, they break down what happens when you spl...

Episode 11 tackles one of the most common problems the guys see in mentorships: confidence vs self-doubt — and how easy it is to get trapped on either extreme. Kyle and Camryn break down why newer filmmakers feel overwhelmed right now: more styles, more “rules,” more opinions, and a constant stream of comparison that makes people second-guess work that’s objectively solid. They talk through the di...

Episode 10 is a behind-the-scenes look at what “leveling up” actually looks like when it’s not just talk. Kyle and Camryn walk through a Cabo destination wedding that forced them to run tighter comms, move smarter, and take a creative risk that could’ve gone sideways fast. The conversation hits the stuff that actually matters: building trust with a couple who’s nervous, making the day feel easy ev...

Boomer – Multiply Sound Sound design education + creator of the Alignment Experience. Jacob – Sancho Films Creativity keynote speaker and filmmaker behind Sancho Films. Carmela Joy Photography Retreat planning, logistics, and behind-the-scenes execution. John Bunn – Shifting Focus Podcast Business education + framework for getting out of the middle market. Bride & Groom Video Wedding Crashers’...

This week, we're talking: Why delivering an experience trumps delivering just a good video The Italy wedding that pushed Kyle’s directing to the next level Camryn’s new standard: give a $10,000 experience every time (even when they don’t pay it — yet) How to stay creative when burnout creeps in Why teasers matter way more than you think That moment when your bride calls just to say thank you — bef...

📓 Show Notes 00:00 – Intro banter & setting the scene 05:12 – The difference between documenting and storytelling 09:35 – Why “pretty” doesn’t always mean “memorable” 14:20 – Trusting your intuition on wedding day 20:00 – Editing for emotion vs. editing for clout 24:44 – Camryn’s turning point: A film he made that felt right 30:18 – Kyle on over-shooting and losing the story 35:10 – The legac...

Topics covered: Why making connections isn’t enough without a strong foundation What “planting seeds” really looks like in the wedding industry The shift from being reactive to intentional on wedding days How Carmela shaped Jacob’s career (and why everyone needs a Mel) Finding your true creative voice — even after years of shooting The real reason you’re burnt out (hint: it's not just the workload...

What we talk about in this episode: Quitting careers for creativity: The risks & realities What it’s really like to work from home with kids Why the drive to create never shuts off — even during paternity leave The role of pressure in building something meaningful Shoutouts to the spouses and support systems behind it all Why entrepreneurship and parenthood go hand-in-hand 👶 Whether you're a...

🎧 In this episode, you'll hear: How to stand out as a wedding filmmaker (without chasing every trend) The danger of creating just to “go viral” Camryn and Kyle’s mindset around consistency > virality What planners and clients actually remember about you How your edits, energy, and on-day presence affect your brand Why “doing it all” is not the same as standing out What makes a brand magnetic v...

In this episode, we cover: The myth of “overnight success” in luxury wedding filmmaking Why your mindset is more valuable than your gear How to handle pressure at high-end weddings Learning to grow at your own pace (without bitterness) The real reason connections matter more than style How to show up and deliver, regardless of your rate Being easy to work with = your unfair advantage Recognizing o...

🎙 In This Episode: Leaving safe careers to go full-time as filmmakers The creative rut that almost made us stall Why “different” doesn’t mean “wrong” Balancing client expectations with personal growth How one risky teaser unlocked a whole new business Encouragement for filmmakers feeling stuck or burnt out 💬 Notable Quotes: "You don’t know what you don’t know… until you know it." "Your footage is...