The How To Film Weddings Show
The How To Film Weddings Show is a weekly podcast hosted by Jaired Sullivan that features conversations with filmmakers, wedding professionals, and creative storytellers from across the industry. The show aims to raise the standard of wedding filmmaking by sharing insights, tips, and behind-the-scenes experiences. Each episode brings together diverse voices to discuss the craft, business, and art of capturing weddings. Ideal for anyone involved in wedding films or looking to improve their skills.
Episodes
The Turf War Between Photographers and Videographers Ft Michael Cassara
After a clip from our reel sparked an all-out photo-vs-video war online, we sat down with photographer Michael Cassara of The Vendor Table to unpack what really frustrates both sides and how we work together for the only person who matters: the couple.Follow HTFWhttps://www.instagram.com/howtofilmweddingsshowWatch on Youtubehttps://youtu.be/Y4NHZ1QNc4ILearn morehttps://howtofilmweddings.com/
The Wedding Industry Problem That Nobody Talks About Ft Brandon Robison
Working with bad photographers, the turf war, is Video really less important than photo? Me and Brandon from Everwhere films decide to hop on a call to vent about the current state of the wedding industry. HTFW SPONSORS⚡️60% Off Your First Edit w/ Uncut Gems code HTFW - https://www.uncutgems.com/⚡️Deliver Your Videos Beautifully - https://signups.vidflow.co/ref/waywar...⚡️The Best MUSIC Platform
How A Simple Conversation Can Make Your Wedding Films 10x Better Ft Shyah K Films
We've believed there was a standard to what we capture and how we edit wedding films. Our guest together challenges that idea and shares the most important aspect of our job. Telling the story. Here's his framework to telling the couples story beautifully.Outsource with Uncut Gems - get 60% off your first edit w/ code HTFWhttps://www.uncutgems.com/Follow Shyah K Film / shyahkfilms Foll
Why Watching Other Wedding Films Is Holding You Back ft. Outside In Studios
In this episode, Ric and Vic from Outside In Studio break down their journey into the wedding video world and why chasing trends quietly erodes your creative voice. It's a conversation about staying original in an industry drowning in the same reels and the discipline it takes to author your own style instead of borrowing someone else's.Outsource with Uncut Gems - 60% Off Your First Edit
Every Couple Says They're "Bad on Camera" — Here's Why They're Wrong
In this episode, wedding filmmaker Kyle Hustis breaks down the craft behind his energetic, personality-driven films and makes the case that confidence, not gear, is the real skill most filmmakers are missing. He walks through how he directs couples on the wedding day without compromising their experience, his "18 ways to shoot one moment" approach to staying creatively nimble, and why th
Why This Filmmaker Was Booking High Level Weddings But Still Felt Lost Ft Sundial Creatives
In this episode, we unpack the shift from chasing success and validation to building a business that actually aligns with who you are and what truly matters.Outsource with Uncut Gems - use code HTFW for 60%off!https://uncutgems.com/Javiers | Sundial Creativehttps://www.instagram.com/sundial.creatives/https://www.youtube.com/@Sundial.Creatives/HTFW SPONSORS⚡️Deliver Your Videos Beautifully - https
Why The Best Wedding Films Aren't About The Couple
Three wedding filmmakers break down the one mistake almost every videographer makes and how it's quietly hurting their wedding films. We get into how to film weddings with more intention, why the best moments have nothing to do with the couple, and how cinematic influences can change your whole style.Outsource Your Video Edits with Uncut Gems: use code HTFW 60%off - https://www.uncutgems.com/
How To Make Wedding Videography Actually Sustainable Ft Austin Blanchard
Today Austin from the Creative Cabana joins to show to talk about the hard truths of running a business by yourself and what many wedding videographers simply overlook starting out.Check Out The Villa West Shop Here:https://geni.us/09P2pqtGet 60% Off Your First Edit with Uncut Gems - use code HTFWhttps://www.uncutgems.com/HTFW SPONSORS⚡️Deliver Your Videos Beautifully - https://vidflow.co/htfw⚡️U
Why Breaking The Rules Can Actually Make Your Wedding Films Better (Ft Alesia Films)
Alesia Films joins the show to talk about her wedding film journey to filming with intention, breaking camera rules to serve the moment better, and how showing up as yourself is far more important than which camera you use.Get UNVEILED Behind The Scenes - use code HTFW for 25% offFull Payment: https://alesia-piol-hunter.mykajabi.com/offers/x4YDreA2?coupon_code=HTFWPayment Plan (2 months): https://
Why Gear Might Be Killing Your Creativity Ft Velvet x Vows
In this episode of How To Film Weddings, I sit down with August from Velvet & Vows to talk about the evolution every filmmaker goes through—from chasing gear and cinematic perfection to simplifying your process and focusing on what actually matters. We unpack solo shooting, creative burnout, imitation vs originality, and how to create wedding films that feel honest, intentional, and true to yo
The Filmmakers Turning Love into Cinema Ft By The Gatewoods
Meet the filmmakers who fell in love filming weddings together and turn love into cinema consistently.By The Gatewoods / bythegatewoods ⚡️60% Off Your First Edit w/ Uncut Gems - https://howtofilmweddings.com/uncut-gemsHTFW SPONSORS⚡️Deliver Your Videos Beautifully - https://signups.vidflow.co/ref/waywar...⚡️The Best MUSIC Platform for Weddings - https://fm.pxf.io/waywardfreetrial⚡️Lighten Your
The Hidden Price We Pay Building A Wedding Business Solo
No one prepares you for the transition from parenthood to business owner or trying to do all of it solo. There's a hidden cost that comes from all of that pressure. Today me and Maclean from Plotline seek to unravel it and how to better navigate the uglier side of entrepreneurship.Try Plotline Today! - https://www.plotline.pro/?via=jaired⚡️60% Off Your First Edit w/ Uncut Gems - https://howto
She Risked Everything To Pursue Her Dreams - Rylee Rohner's Inspiring Story
In this episode, we sit down with Rylee Rohner of Films by Ry to unpack what actually moves the needle in a wedding filmmaker’s journey. Rylee shares how she stumbled into weddings in high school, drifted through odd jobs after graduation, and eventually made a defining decision to quit everything and fully commit. Along the way, we talk about how taking uncomfortable risks created momentum, and w
The Secret To Creating Intentional Wedding Films Ft William Sarmiento
Jaired sits down with Will to trace his unexpected path from aerospace engineering to wedding filmmaking and how that analytical mindset became the foundation for emotion-first films. Will breaks down his repeatable editing frameworks, reverse-engineering process, and the role of intuition, while also touching on culture, burnout, comparison, pricing tension, and the weight of making films that ou
Perfect Wedding Films Are Dying Ft Wakefield Films
In this episode of The How To Film Weddings Show, I sit down with Mason Wakefield to explore why a new generation of couples is craving wedding films that feel real, not perfect. We unpack how embracing imperfection, handheld filmmaking, and intentional documentary storytelling can create films that actually age well—and feel honest 30, 40, even 50 years from now.We dive into:Why couples care more
How To Make Wedding Films So Satisfying To Watch Ft Bach Films
Simon shares his passion for creating fun, laughter-filled films as a wedding videographer in Cape Town. He discusses his approach to wedding filmmaking and how his unique style often draws comparisons to Wes Anderson's distinct art direction. This video offers insights into his journey and methods for how to film weddings.⚡️60% Off Your First Edit w/ Uncut Gems - use code HTFW https://howtof
You're Editing Wedding Films Wrong - Here's How To Fix It
In today’s conversation, I sit down with filmmaker Stanton Giles to unpack the emotional weight behind the edit. We talk burnout, perfectionism, procrastination, and how the pressure to impress can steal the joy from your work. But more importantly, we share the mindset shifts and systems that helped us fall back in love with editing—and why managing your energy might matter more than managing you
Is A.I. Really A Threat To Wedding Filmmakers?
Today me and Maclean from Plotline talk about A.I. in wedding filmmaking. Unpacking the skepticism, creative fears around the question of whether or not a.i. will really replace us as filmmakers and how not all a.i. tools are created equally but still get a bad rap. Get 10% Off Plotline - Use code WAYWARD10https://www.plotline.pro/?via=jairedOutsource with Uncut Gems - use code WAYWARD65 for 65% O
This One Follow-Up Email Secured a $5000 Wedding
Getting ghosted is a universal experience but today I share how one email can be the difference maker in couples leaving you on Read or signing that contract.📧 Free Email Guide For Wedding Videographershttps://waywardnorth.myflodesk.com/t4...🗄️ Save Time with Lemlii - use code WAYWARD45 for 45% Off! https://www.lemlii.com/wayward-northFollow HTFWhttps://www.instagram.com/howtofilmweddingsshowWatch
This One Technique Made My Wedding Films 10x Better
Learn the secret technique to filming better weddings that nobody talks about! In this video, I share behind the scenes tips for creating and capturing beautiful weddings.Outsource with Uncut Gems - Use Code WAYWARD65https://www.uncutgems.com🛠️ The Best Tools For Wedding Filmmakers🎁 Video Delivery, Use code WAYWARD - https://signups.vidflow.co/ref/waywar... 🎸 Music For Your Films - https://fm.pxf.
The Secret to Getting Better Faster (Without Burning Out)
Today on the podcast Im talking about the secret to getting better faster without burning out and why passion alone isn't enough.🗄️ Automate and Grow Your Business with Lemlii - Use Code WAYWARD25 - https://www.lemlii.com/🛠️ The Best Tools For Wedding Filmmakers🎁 Video Delivery, Use code WAYWARD - https://signups.vidflow.co/ref/wayward-north 🎸 Music For Your Films - https://fm.pxf.io/waywardf
Are Wedding Filmmakers Too Expensive?!
Today I respond to a youtube comment about whether or not wedding filmmakers are too expensive. The truth is...--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🛠️ The Best Tools For Wedding Filmmakers🎁 Video Delivery, Use code WAYWARD - https://signups.vidflow.co/ref/wayward-north 🎸 Music For You
The Next Big Thing For Wedding Videographers
Today we dive into the next big thing for wedding videographers. ✨ Lemlii - Use Code WAYWARD25 for 25% off for LIFE! For a limited time only offer ends February 14th - https://mylemlii.com/Lemlii is a CRM made for wedding videographers by wedding videographers. It's unique, bespoke, minimal approach is perfect for anyone looking to get organized and make booking weddings easy for your couples
Finding Your Couples Story - The Secret To Emotive Story-Driven Wedding Films
Today me and Adalenne from Cine Garden talk about ways you can create better, deeper wedding films. In essence, how do you find the story as a wedding filmmaker? Check out this episode to learn more!Follow Adalenne's work herehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjUIDGc4MYNMw7xxc_hM2vgJoin Small Town Filmmaker - https://www.smalltownfilmmaker.coFollow HTFWhttps://www.instagram.com/howtofilmweddin
The Secret Ingredient To Unforgettable Wedding Films Ft Multiply Sound
Today we dive deeper into the secret ingredient behind creating emotionally unforgettable wedding films.🎶 Grab The Film Score Pack VOL 2 (use code WN30) 30% OFF!https://geni.us/sCUt83X🏡 Join our growing community! https://geni.us/Hs0a9e1The Best Music Licensing Platform Use Code: WAYWARDNORTH for 1 Month Off Musicbedhttps://fm.pxf.io/Jzax9qFollow HTFWhttps://www.instagram.com/howtofilmweddingsshow
How To Survive A Wedding Film Recession
Are you struggling in your wedding video business? If so, this video is for you as I unpack some methods and strategies that are helping me push past this slow, uncertain wedding season.Join Small Town Filmmaker - 30 DAYS FREE!https://geni.us/nPDQmM1Use Code WAYWARD for 20% Off Video Delivery Service with VIDFLOWhttps://vidflow.co/?_by=sq2wqWedding Video Album - https://themotionbooks.com/?ref=335
How To Create An Award Winning Wedding Film
This week I sit down with Max from The Smiths to unpack his approach to storytelling and his recipe, his secret to creating award winning wedding films.🎥 Follow Max and Courtneyhttps://www.instagram.com/thesmiths.film 🚗 On the road? Listen to this episode here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...🏡 Join Small Town Filmmaker - https://www.smalltownfilmmaker.coFollow HTFWhttps://www.instagram.com
What Do Couples Really Want From Their Wedding Video? BTS of a Real Consultation
Welcome back to the podcast, today I am sharing a REAL consultation call with Coty and Davis, one of my recent bookings that I am so pumped to film. I left this call feeling super inspired to share what we talked about because I feel so many filmmakers and myself can benefit from this honest and sincere dialogue about what couples reall want when it comes to wedding videographyNow of course every
How To Make $100K/year as a Wedding Filmmaker
Today we learn the recipe to making 100K a year as a wedding videography business and what winning strategy helps us achieve profitability and long term success. In this episode you will learn:Discover how to manage the fear of growth and maintain a progressive mindset for business sustainability.Practical steps and strategies to build a profitable business by understanding your target market and
The Secret To Creating Powerful Wedding Films Ft Cine Garden
Welcome back to another jam packed episode full of secrets and beautiful wisdom on how you can truly take your wedding film to the next level. Adalenne from Cine Garden joins the conversation an unearths her process to going deeper with her couples story and the art behind creating more than your average wedding film. Todays episode you are going to learn:- Adalennes influences into being more int
