Shifting Focus with John Bunn

How do you create more authentic wedding films? This week on the show Nick flies solo for the long overdue return of Madeleine Burgett of Films by Madeleine. Madeleine shares how things have changed for her since she came on the show back in 2020, how she's prioritizing authentic moments, and how she incorporates that into her storytelling. 

We're going across the pond with this week's episode...via Zoom with special guests Vanessa and Ivo, the husband and wife photo and video duo that is absolutely crushing it in Europe. Vanessa and Ivo share their journey as filmmakers, working as a team, the industry in Europe, travelling internationally for weddings, and more! 

Zach and Katie Phillips join the show this week to share their journey as filmmakers (and news reporters), filming adventurous films, connecting with your couples, and much more!

We're doing things a little differently on this week's episode of the How To FIlm Weddings Podcast. This week on the show Sara Judd and Yasmine Cherif fo Wedditor flip the tables on John and ask him about how his business has changed and shifted over the last few years as he has entered into a market that he calls "Nostalgic Luxury", what it's like to work as a creative team, burn out, working wit...

This week on the show Stanton Giles of Films by Stanton returns to chat with John and get vulnerable about why they film weddings, what the future holds, the hierarchy of needs and much more. 

This week on the How to Film Weddings podcast, we're not talking about gear, we're not talking about editing, or shooting...we're talking about money. Your money...do you have enough of it, are you saving for retirement? David Reynosa of Forestry Films joins the show to share his financial journey as a wedding filmmaker and drops some investing nuggets that we know you're going to love.    Check o...

In a world full of copy and paste styles, Paola & Jesse Manfra of Salt & Pine Films lean into finding couples that want to book them because of their style. This week on the show John and Nick sit down with the husband and wife team to find out more about the journey, branding, and how too much of a good thing can actually be a bad thing. 

This week on the podcast John chats with with Megan Edgemond of Salt Rock Studios. From her East Coast roots to making waves in the bustling creative community of Los Angeles, Megan shares her experiences, challenges, and the lessons she's learned along the way. 🎙 Episode Highlights: Megan's early inspirations and her love affair with the camera. The transition from music to wedding videography. T...

In this episode of the podcast we share our journey of creating content, building a community, and the challenges we've encountered. We emphasize the significance of taking imperfect action, valuing community over competition, and our dedication to uplifting and supporting wedding filmmakers. We open up about our experiences, hurdles, and the invaluable lessons we've gathered, offering listeners a...

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...