Coda Podcast - For Wedding Filmmakers

Ryan’s rise in the wedding filmmaking industry has been remarkable. In just three years, he’s gone from charging £300 per wedding to booking packages worth up to £20,000. In this episode, we explore the marketing strategies and vision that fuelled that growth, as well as the mindset behind constantly pushing himself creatively, experimenting with new shooting techniques, and continuing to evolve a...

Today on the Coda Podcast I’m joined by Harrison Fletcher from Fletcher Films. Harrison started his business at just 21 years old and has spent the last decade building a respected luxury wedding filmmaking brand. But weddings weren’t the original plan—he actually wanted to be a YouTuber, but the storytelling and content creation skills he developed along the way became the foundation of his succe...

This week on the Coda Podcast, I’m joined by Richard Leng from RL Films. Richard has been a respected voice in the wedding filmmaking industry for many years, helping countless filmmakers elevate both their work and their businesses through his Clarity workshop and mentoring programme. In this episode, we discuss pricing strategy, knowing your worth, adapting to the shift from millennial to Gen Z...

This week, I’m joined by Tom from Hitched Productions — a filmmaker who’s been consistently booking around 40 weddings a year, largely thanks to the momentum he creates through Instagram teasers. Tom’s teasers have become instantly recognisable for their high-energy, vibrant style, delivered just days after the wedding to capture the excitement while it’s still at its peak. In this episode, we bre...

The first episode in my series exploring wedding videographers using AI in unique ways features Steven Ringrose, who built an iPhone app designed specifically for wedding filmmakers and photographers called Prelude. Prelude can take all the information you have about a wedding — no matter how messy or disorganised — and turn it into a clean, minute-by-minute timeline complete with live notificatio...

What do couples actually want when they’re booking a wedding filmmaker? In this episode of the Coda Podcast, I speak with three filmmakers who’ve recently planned their own weddings—giving us a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how couples choose their suppliers. We break down what makes a business stand out, what turns couples off, and how you can improve your films, website, and delivery to conver...

In just 3 years Scott Mackenzie has completely transformed his business. He has gone from shooting 70+ local weddings a year for £1700, to shooting glamorous destination weddings across Europe with budgets of £5000+ In this podcast we discuss how he was able to pull off this drastic change in his business and the power of collaboration to maximise creativity 💡 Coda Membership - Learn, Grow &...

Sean from Sean Elliot Photography books and shoots 100 weddings a year - solo. On top of that, his small team handles another 30+ weddings annually, In this conversation, we break down how that’s even possible. We talk about the systems and strategies that allow him to consistently book at a strong price point, the power of building genuine relationships with venues, why he insists on an in-person...

In this special episode, I’m joined by the founders of the British Wedding Film Festival, Joce, Jeff, Laura and Pete. Fresh from their inaugural event, we unpack what really happened behind the scenes - the judging process, the feedback from filmmakers, and the big changes already planned for next year. Guest: https://www.britishweddingfilmfestival.com/ Host: https://roo-films.com Coda: https://co...

With over 4.5k followers , 567 posts , and Reels reaching over a million views , Instagram was a huge part of Arran’s business visibility. And then he quit. In this episode, we talk honestly about why he stepped away , the impact it’s had, and how he’s ensuring his wedding filmmaking business continues to grow without relying on the algorithm. Guest: https://arrankenny.co.uk Host: https://roo-film...

In today’s episode of Coda Chats , I’m joined by Adam Johnson of ARJ Photography. An influential voice in the world of wedding photography, Adam is the founder of Fed Wed and the author of the brilliant SuperchARJ newsletter. We sit down to talk about the future of wedding photography and filmmaking, the impact of AI on the industry, and how to navigate ego, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome as cr...

Today on the Coda Podcast I’m joined by Chris Spice from Spice Wedding Films — a filmmaker known for his joyful, honest and heartfelt approach to capturing weddings. In this episode, we dive into how Chris found his voice as a wedding filmmaker, the surprising contradiction of manufacturing moments in order to capture footage that still feels completely natural, and why simplifying the client jour...

Welcome to the very first episode of Coda Chats — a new, more relaxed corner of the Coda Podcast where we strip away the tech talk and have real, honest conversations about life as wedding filmmakers. For this debut episode, I’m joined by Becky Thompson and Becky Kinross , amazing filmmakers and also the duo behind The Becky Sessions podcast. Together, we dive into the realities of navigating pare...

Today on the Coda Podcast, I’m joined by Kurtis Smith of K.Smith Films — a filmmaker who blends pure creativity with serious technical craft. While Kurtis creates high-energy short-form content that lights up his social feeds, his true masterpieces are his long-form wedding films . These are immersive, emotionally rich stories built with intention — shaped by his background as a musician and his a...

Luxury weddings, global travel and a brand that feels as refined as the weddings he films — that’s what Jake has built with Jake Burgess Films, and it hasn’t happened by accident. In this conversation, we break down the power of curation, collaboration and networking, how working with the right people can fast-track your brand into the luxury market.  A seasoned destination shooter Jake gives...

90 weddings a year, that is what Jon from Top Table Films has been consistently shooting for many years now and this isn’t a volume brand. Jon delivers stunning, high-quality films at an incredible price point building an absolute powerhouse of a wedding filmmaking business. In this conversation we discuss the processes he has in place in terms of shooting, editing and backing up to be able to ach...

In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Steve Ringrose — the director of Blue Ridge Films and the inventor of the MicMag. With over 12 years of wedding filmmaking experience, Steve has witnessed huge changes in the industry and successfully evolved his business and style to stay ahead of the curve. In this open and honest conversation, Steve shares the bold steps he’s taken to adapt to the current d...

Russell is an absolute powerhouse, effortlessly juggling multiple projects within his business while still delivering breathtaking work every time. In this in-depth conversation, we dive into everything from how he directs his couples to achieve those signature, cinematic portraits, to the innovative way he structures his packages for maximum creativity and a stress-free wedding day. We also explo...

Those that attended last years Coda Conference will be well acquainted with todays guest. Bronte Woodland from TinBox memories had pretty much everyone in tears during her heartfelt presentation, it was a timely reminder of the real importance of our jobs as wedding filmmakers.  Bronte joins me today for a good old chat about a whole range of subjects including the reality of working with con...

In 3 short years Katharine’s business has skyrocketed, quickly booking up every year at a great price point We talk about how she’s blended her background in TV production with the fresh perspective of being recently married herself, allowing her to create films that truly connect with her audience on an emotional level. We also cover the tactics and technics she employs to be able to book up fast...

Jo is an incredibly talented Hybrid Shooter, she shares how she’s able to capture both stunning photographs and beautiful wedding films at the same time—without a second shooter and without compromising on quality. Her hybrid approach is thoughtful, efficient, and designed entirely around the couple’s experience. We also dive into her decision to step back from social media and instead lean into s...

Owen’s journey into wedding filmmaking is anything but typical - raised by two wedding photographers, he grew up surrounded by the craft, but it wasn’t until years later that he picked up a camera himself. And when he did, everything started to click. Then came the reel. A groom waiting at the end of the aisle, overcome with emotion as an audio message from his daughter played just before the brid...

Chris Pavey from Toast Films is a wedding filmmaker who’s always looking for new ways to tell more honest, more intimate stories, he talks us through how he gives camcorders to guests, allowing them to capture raw, unfiltered moments that bring a unique energy and authenticity to his films. We also dive into his creative use of varying aspect ratios to drive the emotional tone of his edits, and ho...

Alfie from Clique Visuals is a powerhouse in our industry - shooting and delivery high numbers of weddings each year, with lots of travelling thrown into the mix, he is tackling an incredible 15 destination weddings this year alone. He’s all about pushing your limits: from packing bags at dawn for that overseas wedding to delivering a polished final cut in record time. But it’s not just about volu...

Shooting weddings as a duo, Adam & Rachel from The Wedding Filmmakers specialise in capturing high-end luxury celebrations - often spanning multiple days with large guest lists. In this conversation, we dive into how they broke into the luxury wedding market, how they divide roles on the day to ensure great coverage despite the scale, and get an inside look at their editing workflow for multi-...