The Wedding Film School Show

National Wedding Film Companies are Ruining the Industry

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:05:46 -0500

Yours Truly Media has (seemingly) bitten the dust and Jared and Jason break down why this always seems to happen, why it's hurting us all, and why it's our fault.

Taking Creative Risks

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0500

Jason and Jared talk about the value of taking creative risks while shooting weddings and how to know if it's worth it to get that "sick shot" or if you should just get to cocktail hour to shoot room details.

No. You don't need to be friends with your clients.

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:25:56 -0500

Do you need to be friends with your clients to make great work. Jared and Jason say "No". Let's explore... Buckle up.

Gear Naughty and Nice List 2025

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:39:17 -0500

Jason and Jared let you know which camera gear are a true gift for wedding filmmakers and what gear is more like a lump of coal in your gear bag?

Lumix S1ii https://geni.us/vnx9w
Lumix 24-60 f/2.8 https://geni.us/vPtf6
Canon C50 https://geni.us/canon_c50
Plaud Note AI Recorderhttps://geni.us/paud_ai_recorder
Kondor Blue Firefly DTAP Light https://geni.us/kondor_blue_firefly
DJI Mavic 4 Pro https://geni.us/dji_mavic4_pro
DJI Air 5 Pro https://geni.us/dji_mavic4_pro
DJI RS4 Pro https://geni.us/dji_ronin4_pro
Kondor Blue Who is Matt Audio Pack https://geni.us/kondor_blue_audio_pack
Aputure MC Pro https://geni.us/xNPbF
Tilta BLK22 Portable Charger https://geni.us/tilta_blk22_charger
Bubblebee Mic Hiding Kit https://geni.us/bubblebee_mic_starter
Ulanzi Portable Fog https://geni.us/ulanzi_fm01_fog
SIDIO Crates https://geni.us/rTJ7WcB

How Budgeting Will Set Your Creative Business FREE

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0500

Jason and Jared break down why creatives NEED to create, follow and maintain a budget and how to harness your creative energy and emotions to make budgeting... fun?

Could This SAVE Wedding the Filmmaking Industry

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 08:24:00 -0400

Breaking down the some of the biggest challenges facing professional wedding filmmaking as a whole and one idea that might allow the industry category to fight back against all the headwinds we are facing. Is it time to get united?

Dealing With "Difficult" Couples AKA "The Bridezilla Effect"

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400

We all have heard the term "Bridezilla" to describe a challenging bride (we think Groomzilla should be a thing too). In this episode Jason and Jared discuss working with challenging couples and whether or not the "Bridezilla" thing is even really... a thing.

Shooting Weddings in Bad Weather

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Jason and Jared discuss the challenges of shooting weddings where bad weather is an issue and how to make sure you can still deliver amazing films for your couples.

The Future of Drone in Wedding Filmmaking

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Drones are ubiquitous in the wedding space, but with a lot of the uncertainty around drones here in the USA and the emergence of Content Creators are our opening drone shots of the gold course under threat? Jason and Jared discuss!

How We Film Complex Luxury Event's with Teams (RSVP Club Miami Retrospective)

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Jason and Jared break down how they shot a crazy three day luxury wedding industry gala in Miami, Florida. They break down how the handle preproduction, shooting and team management for an event with TONs of deliverables and a same day timeline (and look good doing it).

The End of "How to Film Weddings" | John Bunn

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400

HTFW is gone and we thought... Let's unpack that with John. John Bunn was one half of the How To Film Weddings duo and he comes on to talk all things HTFW, the future of education and wedding films, and what's next for HTFW and John.

Excellence Over Exposure: Lindsay Landman Events

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400

The dreaded "best ot" lists in the wedding industry, our obsession with PR and clout, and why in the end it all comes back to "excellence". Lindsay Landman of Lindsay Landman Events out of NYC joins the show to discuss it all and drop a few hot takes about wedding filmmakers and their black jeans.

Why You're Not Booked in 2025

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0400

2025 has been, for many in weddings, a down year but the question is... WHY? In this episode Jared and Jason break down some reasons why you MAY not be booking in2025 and hopefully how to avoid the same fate in 2026.

Editorial VS Documentary Wedding Filmmaking

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:49:26 -0400

We hear the terms "Editorial" and "Documentary" style thrown around a lot but what the heck does this mean and which style is right for you? I dunno. Here's a podcast about it.

Booking Great 2nd Shooters | Jimmy Lick | Second Society

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0400

Jimmy Lick of Second Society come son to discuss what drove him to start his all-in-one booking platform for hiring shooters, Second Society, how to get hired for great gigs as a 2nd shooter, and the interesting economy around hiring shooters at wedding in 2025.

Unparalleled Customer Experience

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:09:51 -0400

What does it REALLY mean to provide a good customer experience as a wedding creative and who decides anyway?

Is Your Website Helping or Hurting You

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:11:55 -0400

Everybody needs a website, but is your website doing your photo/video biz more harm than good? Jason and Jared breakdown the ways your website could be turning clients away and 4 necessary things each website must do to be effective.

The Magic of Tented Weddings w/ Keri Ketterer

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Thu, 22 May 2025 15:45:57 -0400

Tented weddings at a private home just hit different. As an expert in tenting and luxury private estate weddings Keri Ketterer of Always Yours Events and Keri Ketterer Walter & Co. discusses the complexity of tenting and private home events as well as the importance of creating surprise and delight in every event guest... And even a little of how wedding filmmakers can better tell that story in partnerships with a wedding planner.

The Knot's Fake Brides and You

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:27:51 -0400

Jason and Jared explore the New Yorker article "Does the Knot Have a Fake Bride's Problem?" and discuss the perils of online advertising, their own Knot stats (at the end), and the culture in the wedding industry that makes helping normal vendors understand marketing and sales so hard.

Irresistible Sales

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 15:43:09 -0400

Jared and Jason break down the keys to selling to anyone: Mirroring, signaling, and authenticity.

Defining "Storytelling" in Wedding Filmmaking

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:57:16 -0400

Jason and Jared discuss a hot topic: storytelling... They explore some of the buzzwords and cliches used in the wedding videography community and explore the true HEART of wedding filmmaking: family.

How We Would Get Started in Wedding Filmmaking in 2025

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:40:30 -0400

Jared and Jason dive into the challenges of starting a new wedding filmmaking brand in 2025 and what we would focus on if we were starting or establishing a new brand in 2025. Even you vets may learn something.

How Blogs & Magazines Screw Wedding Filmmakers | PART 2

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0500

Jason and Jared discuss (again) why it's so hard for wedding filmmakers to take part in wedding PR and some active steps we believe WE can take to be better partners to our friends in the PR world

Seven Seasons of Podcasting Bliss Continues...

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Jason and Jared are back for season five... or seven... depending on who you ask... of the WFS Show. The guys discuss creating a course, why awards are dumb, why awards are awesome, and more on this, the first episode of Season Five of the Wedding Film School show!

Building Teams the Right Way | Ryan Browne | Forged in the North

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:30:01 -0500

Ryan Browne of Forged in the North talks building your teams and studios the RIGHT way. Built to last.

Capturing Authentic Moments | Sharrone Calafiore | Fiore Films

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:49:19 -0500

Sharrone Calafiore of Fiore Films joins us to discuss "videographer's luck", how she captures memorable frames, and the amazing privilege of being a wedding filmmaker.

Breaking Into the Industry | Julia Kentner Films

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Julia Kentner of Julia Kentner Films joins us to talk about how to approach the wedding industry with your eye on making the right connecting, being genuine, and making the leap into wedding filmmaking.

Elevating Wedding Filmmaking in the Industry | Lindsey Conklin | Le Rêve Films

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 17:24:20 -0500

Lindsey Conklin joins us on this special episode to discuss elevating wedding filmmaking in the industry, couples that "don't want video", and why you NEED to come to Clarity 2024 to hear him speak

Does Timelessness Have Value in Wedding Filmmaking?

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 14:50:14 -0500

We hear about the value of "timelessness" so much and so often in the wedding creative world many of us never stop to ask the question "Wait. Does it even have value to be timeless?" Jason. and Jared explore this concept and the value of trends in setting your art apart from the market in this spicy episode of the WFS Show.

We Are Putting On a Retreat for Wedding Filmmakers... Again. And Why...

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:22:16 -0500

Clarity is our annual retreat for wedding filmmakers. This year we are hosting the event in NYC and couldn't be more excited but... like... why? We do you need another education event as a wedding creative? Jason and Jared break that down and discuss what you can expect from Clarity 2025.

How We SELL 200 Weddings a Year

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:27:17 -0400

Jason and Jared break down their sale process and what they believe are some of the the most important understandings every wedding filmmaker should understand about sales and getting clients and planners to sign on the dotted line.

How Wedding Blogs and Publications Screw Filmmakers (and how that's changing)

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:30:00 -0400

Jason and Jared discuss why it's an uphill climb for wedding filmmakers to get the recognition and visibility of other industry peers, how and why that's baked into the cake, and some of the ways things are changing to make the industry more inclusive of filmmakers, especially in the marketing and PR side of of the industry is presented to the public.

AMA: Budgets, spending, and lead generation

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 11:15:00 -0400

Jared and Jason answer listener submitted questions about asking clients their budgets, pricing and how to best create a budget for your filmmaking company in this riveting episode sure to change your life and the lives of those closest and dearest to you.

Refund Roulette | "Would you refund a client if..."

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:01:46 -0400

Jason and Jared play a game of "Refund Roulette" and ask the question. "Would you refund a wedding if..." with a few typical (and some weird) refund situations you may encounter as a wedding filmmaker.

Is the Wedding Industry in Decline? | Shane McMurray | The Wedding Report

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 17:18:47 -0400

Shane McMurray of The Wedding Report breaks down why being data driven, even as an artist, and whether or not the engagement gap is a real thing.

No. You wouldn't shoot the Olivia Culpo wedding better... and why...

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 20:36:05 -0400

Jason and Jared discuss the much debated Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey wedding and the teaser film released and why most likely you wouldn't have shot it any better. In fact... Chances are it would be worse if you shot it. Let's discuss the world of luxury weddings and why they are stinking hard to shoot.

Five Ways to Tell Better Stories in 2024

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 21 May 2024 16:49:58 -0400

Storytelling is a buzzword in wedding filmmaking that can mean many things to many people, especially when you ask the question "What is GOOD storytelling?" In this episode Jason and Jared dive into Five Ways wedding filmmakers can improve their storytelling in 2024.

AMA Show - "Are industry awards meaningless?"

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Wed, 08 May 2024 11:00:00 -0400

What is the value of all these "Best of" and "Filmmaker of the Year" awards and should you pay them any mind? What percentage of your biz income should you plow back into your business? Jason and Jared answer listener submitted questions as well as discuss Jason upcoming new podcast with Benj Haisch, the Wedding Creatives Podcast.

Navigating Multiple Markets as a Wedding Filmmaker

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 14:42:53 -0400

This Episode we're discussing the three distinct markets in the Wedding Filmmaking industry. Hear about our journey and the unique challenges and opportunities each market presents for both seasoned pros and aspiring filmmakers.

Is 2024 a down year and what to do about it?

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 13:08:40 -0400

2024 is shaping up to be a tough year bookings-wise for many filmmakers. We're here to explore the reality many filmmakers are experiencing and what can be done to turn the tide form your business and the wedding industry as a whole. Spoiler alert: Don't give up!

AMA: Do you HAVE to work with planners and what is a luxury wedding filmmaker?

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0400

We answers listener questions about how necessary it is to woking with wedding planners to elevate in the wedding industry, how wedding educators make money off your lack of success, and what REALLY makes you a luxury wedding filmmaker.

Are Content Creators Really "The Worst" or THE FUTURE?

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:55:31 -0400

In a world where content creators are coming, and they're coming strong, wedding filmmakers are left wondering "So like... does this suck? Am I fired now? Are you gonna stand in my shot the whole day?" and other nervous questions. Jason and Jared discuss the Rise of the Wedding Content Creator.

AMA: Adding team members, should filmmakers show their prices, and standing out in a crowded market

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 14:08:36 -0500

Jason and Jared have a mini team building workshop, explore various price presentation strategies talk the benefits and perils of being "unique" to stand out, and creating. great working relationship with photographers in this episode of viewer submitted questions.

AMA: RAW footage (again), cold calling wedding planners, and the down 2024 year

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 14:00:00 -0500

Jason and Jared answer listener submitted questions! We talk the ever popular "RAW footage" question, the best way to cold call a wedding planner, what to do with a down 2024 wedding season and even a little bit about where Wedding Film School is going... Enjoy.

The End of the WFS Show?

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 08:15:00 -0500

Jared and Jason talk about being “educators”, terrible influencers and why they don’t want to do that stuff (and the future of the Wedding Film School) in this episode of the WFS Show.

We Are Hosting a Retreat in Feb!

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 14:00:00 -0500

Creating an EXPERIENCE for Couples | The Drakes

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 15:33:36 -0400

The Drakes are always out there breaking the rules and making weird stuff their couples. In this episode we talk through everything that goes into making the Drakes experience so unique for their couples and some ways we can all level up that camera to couple connection.

Telling Stories Outside the Vows | Andrew Abajian

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 15:42:42 -0400

Andrew Abajian is an incredible storytelling with flare for the cinematic and creating meaningful narrative structures in his wedding films. We talk story, posing and connecting with couples to create film that are truly meaningful.

Selling Photo AND Video Packages | The Youngs

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 15:03:42 -0400

The Youngs talk us through working with your spouse and selling photo AND video packages. We even touch on the dreaded "Knot" topic ands give some tips to maximizing your effectiveness on platforms like that.

Using Filmmaking to Empower | Kshitij Sheetak | Shoot Guru

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 16:41:21 -0400

Kshitij Sheetak, or Shoot Guru,as he's known in his home country of India breaks down how he uses filmmaking to inspire and empower thousands of young filmmakers throughout India as well as gives us all insight into the ins and outs of shooting Indian weddings.

Luxury IS Service Experience | Cindy Novotny | Master Connection Associates

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 17:39:14 -0400

Cindy Novotny is one of the global leaders in the hospitality space and a regular speaker at Engage! Summits, the wedding industry's #1 ultra-luxury wedding summit. In this episode we talk about the convergence of luxury travel and hospitality and wedding filmmaking. People buy the experience NOT just the product.

The NDA Episode

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:08:42 -0400

Should you sign an NDA or not and why? Should you do it for free? How much should you sell an NDA for? We talk all things NDA in this riveting episode.

The Dark Side of Destination Weddings | Films by Stanton

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 08:35:00 -0400

Stanton Giles of Films by Stanton has quickly made a name for himself as one of the premiere elopement and destination filmmakers in the world but what if we told you travel weddings are all sunshine and "wanderlust". Stanton dives into the high highs, amazing pros and very real cons of destination wedding filmmaking.

Running Multiple Lines of Businesses as a Wedding Creative

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 12:46:26 -0400

Bobby and Jason dive into the pros and cons of using your wedding photo and video business to launch multiple lines of business and a few tips on how to NOT go crazy doing it

Five Pre-wedding Questions to Ask EVERY Couple

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 07:59:00 -0400

Communication is key when heading into a wedding day. Jason and Jared dive into FIVE QUESTIONS to ask your couples during your consultations that will set proper expectations and help you shoot better weddings.

Creating Enduring Trust With Vendors | K. Kerkorian Events

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 11:49:45 -0400

Kristyn Kerkorian from K. Kerkorian Events joins us to discuss the increasingly important relationship between wedding creatives and wedding planners and how to create enduring trust and partnerships in the wedding industry

Is It Time for YOU to Go Full-Time in Wedding Filmmaking?

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 16:54:22 -0400

Going full-time in the arts is the dream for so many filmmakers and photographers, but is it really all it's cracked up to be? Jason and Jared discuss and give three ways you can know your business is ready to take the plunge.

Balancing Family and Filmmaking | The Smiths

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 30 May 2023 13:13:59 -0400

The Smiths talk their journey as filmmakers, their unique approach storytelling by interviewing couples, and balancing family and wedding filmmaking as a married couple.

Calen Rhome | White in Revery & Gamut

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 23 May 2023 12:14:14 -0400

Calen from @Whiteinrevery and Gamut joins us on the show to talk what's new with WIR, balancing kids with luxury destination wedding filmmaking, launching one of the industries most well respected LUT creators with Gamut, and just color grading in general on this awesome episode of the WFS Show.

The "Pricing in 2023" Episode

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 16 May 2023 15:30:39 -0400

What CAN you charge VS what should you charge and how pricing in multiple market segments works in 2023

What Goes Into Designing Cameras | Matthew Frazer of LUMIX

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 09 May 2023 17:00:12 -0400

Jason and Jared interview Matthew Frazer of LUMIX to discuss camera design philosophy and listening to wedding filmmakers.

What To Do During a "Down" Wedding Season

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 02 May 2023 13:18:26 -0400

Jason and Bobby discuss the decline of the wedding market in 2023 and what to do (and NOT to do) as a wedding photo and video professional during these turbulent times.

5 Trends in Wedding Filmmaking in 2023

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 12:09:49 -0400

Jason and Jared dive into 5 wedding industry trends for 2023 from social media all the way to what couples are asking for in their collections.

Staying Passionate and Hungry | Ray Roman Films

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 22:02:36 -0400

Ray Roman pretty much invented the luxury wedding film. In this episode Ray talks staying passionate and hungry as a wedding filmmaker and what it REALLY takes to get to the top and stay there.

Creating Demand / Sigma Alpha Wedding Filmmaking

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 09:49:09 -0400

Create INSANE demand with 5 simple steps, taking our masterclass, joining our mastermind, watching all our videos and giving a mentor thousands of dollars you don't have. It's that easy... Or is it? Jason and Jared talk creating demand for wedding filmmaking and some of the common myths and misconceptions around it. They also train you on the Sigma Grindset.

The Art of Listening | Peyton Frank

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 11:48:25 -0400

Peyton Frank has made quite a name for herself in the luxury wedding filmmaking world with her editorial style and high end collaborations. In this episode we dive into her rise into the upper echelons of the luxury wedding world, her style, and how listening and adding value to other artists and vendors has played such a big part in her success.

Am I Good?

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0400

In this episode Jared and Jason dive into the core question many artists have: "Am I good at wedding filmmaking?" and talk about the correlation between being "good" at wedding filmmaking and charging more money.

Paving Your Own Path | Fiore Films

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 07:31:28 -0400

Sharrone Calafiore of Fiore Films talks about creating her own place in the wedding industry, color grading, and being such a perfectionist she deletes bad shots of her camera.

Storytelling As a Wedding Planner

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0400

In this episode Jared and Jason talk to luxury wedding planner Keri Ketterer Walter about storytelling as a wedding planner and what she looks for in a wedding filmmaker.

Keri Ketterer Walter is the owner, planner and lead designer of Always Yours Events, a full-service wedding planning and event design company with a specialty in the execution of elevated celebrations and extraordinarily immersive wedding weekends at private estates and iconic tented venues throughout New England, the South and destinations worldwide.

Her focus and passion is building transformative, original and couple-centric designs filled with experiences that tell unique stories with top expert vendor teams and partners. Always Yours Events’ celebrations have been featured in People Magazine, Vogue, Brides, Martha Stewart, Style Me Pretty and more.

With over twelve years of experience in the wedding industry, executing 300+ successful weddings and celebrations, and more than fifteen years of experience within the hospitality industry, Keri’s enthusiasm continues to grow, as does her love for the relationships fostered with her wonderful clients.

Season 3 is HERE! We talk about the Tolman Media scandal, a company that went from 4000 events to out of business leaving contractors unpaid and couples without photo or video for the 2023 season. How do you got from 4 million dollars to out of business in a matter of years, and is there any place in their wedding industry for these national wedding photo and video companies. Jared and Jason discuss this in more in this episode of the Wedding Film School show.

The One About Tolman Media

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Season 3 is HERE! We talk about the Tolman Media scandal, a company that went from 4000 events to out of business leaving contractors unpaid and couples without photo or video for the 2023 season. How do you got from 4 million dollars to out of business in a matter of years, and is there any place in there wedding industry for these national wedding photo and video companies. Jared and Jason discuss this in more in this episode of the Wedding Film School show.

Saleable - Is the Recession Already Here?

Jared Haskell — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 16:25:36 -0500

Where are we headed as wedding filmmakers? Should you be concerned about the economy? How do you as a wedding filmmaker plan for potential corrections in the market? In this Salable episode, Jared talks about where he sees 2023 heading and how wedding filmmakers can prepare for the worst!

Can You Retire As A Wedding Filmmaker?

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 15:02:40 -0500

Life after weddings is a daunting idea for wedding filmmakers. Not only is the loss of our art scary, but for many the idea of losing our ability to do this job brings up a sad reality: Many of us are not set upon for retirement. In this episode (that is admittedly ALL over the place) Jason and Jared explore the ways that a soloprenuer, artists driven narrative has lead many people down an insecure path and some ways we can come back from the brink and create sustainable careers in wedding filmmaking beyond the top 5% of earners.

Five Pieces of Bad Advice

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0500

Jared and Jason discuss five pieces of bad advice wedding filmmakers often.

Beyond the "Dad Cam"| Josh Helton | A Little Long Distance

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0500

A Little Long Distance is known for their authentic, raw and heartwarming storytelling that reaches beyond the wedding day by using archival footage and various mini DV" dad cams", but in this episode Josh Helton takes us beyond the dad cam to explore wedding storytelling and bring out the authenticity of every couple we film.

Shoot Better. Get Paid More.

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 15:15:00 -0500

We talk business a lot here, but believe it or not, but believe it or not shooting well is the KEY to leveling up as a wedding filmmaker. In this episode Jason and Jared dig into some ways that shooting better allows you to tell better stories and some things high end filmmakers are doing withy their cameras that newbies maybe miss out on.

Make Wedding Photographers LOVE You | Lindsey Conklin | Le Rêve Films

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 14:39:39 -0400

If you have filmed weddings for any length of time you know photographers and filmmakers don't always see eye-to-eye at weddings but this doesn't HAVE to be the case. Jason and Lindsey talk about creating a inspiring, fun, and profitable work environment with as filmmakers shooting along side wedding photographers. Heck. You may even grow to like them.

Make Wedding Planners LOVE You | Lindsey Conklin | Le Rêve Films

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 20:18:15 -0400

Wedding Planners are essential to maximizing your income as a wedding filmmaker and anyone can create incredible working relationships with the wedding planners they work with if they follow a few basic principles. Lindsey Conklin of Le Rêve Films joins us to share his expertise on creating amazing connections with planners, no matter what the weddings budget is, that go beyond the wedding day and create amazing opportunities for the filmmaker AND the wedding planner and also a few things NOT to do if you want to make a planner love working with you.

From 0-60 in Three Years | Kyle Smith | 87 & Smith

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Kyle Smith of 87 & Smith talks his approach to color and editing and what it was like to go from a brand new biz in 2019 to averaging $7500 a package in 2022. Spoiler alert: It wasn't magic.

Where Am I Essential in my Photo/Video Biz?

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Bobby and Jason talk through the "do everything" mentality of the wedding creative and how irreplaceable person syndrome may be negatively affecting your biz... And what to do about it.

Salable - How to Price your Wedding Films and Photography

Jared Haskell — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0400

How much should I be charging for my wedding films or photo work?
When should I raise prices?
Should my pricing be on my website?

Pricing can be a hard topic to tackle when you're first starting out.

In this first episode of Salable, a Wedding Film School Podcast, we dive into the when where and how to price your work.

Have specific questions? Reach out on our Ask Me Anything part of the show here - https://weddingfilm.school/ama/

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We had the opportunity to sit down with Daniel, the founder of Musicbed, the best music licensing platform for wedding filmmakers and more to chat about the ins and outs of the music licensing industry, what musicbed is doing for wedding filmmakers and even find out some incredibly facts about how they run things on their end. Couldn't have asked for a better guest and we are excited to collaborate more in the future with this amazing company!

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Daniel McCarthy | CEO of Musicbed

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 17:19:22 -0400

We all know Musicbed as the premiere song licensing platform for Wedding Filmmakers but what you may not know is that it was founded BY Wedding Filmmakers. Daniel McCarthy from Musicbed was nice enough to hop on and talk all things music licensing ("Like... How does this even work)and the transformative power of music to create a special, unique moment for our couples and clients.

We also dig into why your songs get flag by social media companies, why Musicbed removed "the" from their website and branding, and even why Musicbed changed their sales model from song by song to a subscription model (and why it's a great deal).

Is the Wedding Industry Recession Proof?

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 16:43:12 -0400

We've all heard that the wedding industry is recession proof but is that REALLY true. We break down the current wedding boom, discuss when the bubble will burst (it will) and discuss wether or not a global economic downturn will have a significant impact the wedding industry and wedding creatives (photo and video pros) in particular. We dive into the 2008 recession nd it's impact on the 2009 wedding industry and talk through Four Ways to Prepare Your Wedding Filmmaking biz for a potential recession in 2023 and beyond.

Running a Wedding Filmmaking Studio

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Sun, 03 Jul 2022 11:54:32 -0400

Running a wedding filmmaking studio is def a unique challenge. From scheduling to gear to still managing to create a great film for your clients, it’s not for the faint of heart.

In this episode Jared and Jason talk through what it takes to run their studio, StopGoLove, and break down a normal week in the life of a studio that does 220 wedding films a year.

Resolving Conflict

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 13:21:19 -0400

We've all been there and we all have the scars. The unhappy mom who wanted "all the footage". The Wedding Planner who doesn't like your lights. The eager bride who just can't wait to see their film and is sending endless emails 3 day after the event. With conflict it's not "if", it's "when" and "how do you handle it".

In this episode we break the wedding process down into 4 stages and then talk about specific conflicts then can arise between you, your clients and other partners you may work with along the way.

Three & a Half Ways to Crush Your Backlog

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Fri, 20 May 2022 17:20:33 -0400

Jason and Jared breakdown three & a half ways you can end the cycle of endless backlogs and late deliverables. Spoiler alert: It's your fault.

Stop Doing This Stuff!

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Fri, 06 May 2022 12:19:15 -0400

Jason and Jared break down 5 Things Wedding Filmmakers should just STOP doing, why, and a better path forward.

Elevating YOUR Wedding Films

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 17:43:21 -0400

We break down 5 ways to elevate your wedding films. It's good. Trust me.

Why EVERY Creative Needs Associates

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 10:37:46 -0400

2021. The year many creatives discovered that they are indeed running a biz and that sometimes they need some help doing so. The problem is for many they were caught flat-footed and simply had no help. Imagine if many creators had a little help from some other trusted creative partners though. That would have been pretty dope for all those triple headers, double booked reschedules, and that endless backlog.

We believe every creative business should have associates not just for the owners benefit, but for the client, and we break down the 4 Key Types of Associate personas as make the argument that associates are not just for large studios or celebrity photographers. Associates are LIFE.

Why We Don't Use Drone At All Our Weddings

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 17:03:14 -0400

Remember that time where having a drone actually helped you standout as a wedding filmmaker? Yeah. Feels like ages, huh? Where do drones stand in today's landscape when everyone seemingly has one and we are all shooting basically the same shots with them? Should you be charging for drone coverage or include it in your packages? What's the difference between a good drone shot and a bad one? Why do Jared and Jason NOT shoot drone at most of the weddings that they are covering? All this and more in this very droney episode of The Wedding Film School Show.

Social Media Sucks

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 16:35:41 -0500

Let's face it. Social media can feel like a chore at best when you are having to deal with the many responsibilities that go into running a filmmaking business. Worse yet, the platforms and their "emphasis on video" really only benefit content creators who create FOR the platform exclusively so forget getting traction on your finished films without some work going into optimizing them. With that in mind, Jared and Jason talk about the realities of reels and video on social media and some ways we can all leverage the ever chaining landscape to our benefit (even if we have to edit totally new videos in the terrible vertical format.) We are just saying what you are all thinking on this episode.

The Audio Episode

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 17:36:34 -0500

Great audio is one of the biggest hurdles many wedding filmmakers face and for good reason. Live events are a tough place to record audio, especially a wedding where there may or may not be anyone there who knows what they are doing with the audio. It doesn't need there either! Capturing good audio is only half the battle. Once you hit the edit bay a new battle begins. From picking the right sound bytes to choosing the illusive "perfect song", it is more than obvious that great sound recording and design can make or break your films.

In this episode Jared and Jason dive into all things AUDIO and talk through some of the biggest challenges most filmmakers face and how to level up your films by making audio a priority.

How We Made Over 100k Selling A La Carte Items

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 17:31:19 -0500

The age old debate to how to package photo and video packages rages on to this day with many people not knowing how to keep their a la carte items from cannibalizing their packages. In this episode Jared and Jason break down how they use a la carte items to create value in their packages AND add money to the bottom line. It's so important to create a value ladder and package progression that just makes sense to clients but also make you money while still creating a since of value and joy with the client.

How to Book These Three Types of Couples

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 15:25:42 -0500

As we sit in the thick of booking season Jared and Jason dive into one of the wedding creatives biggest problems, lead generation, and how to better target each type of couple (or whoever is ACTUALLY making decisions for the booking of that wedding). It's not a one sizer fits all solution for every type of wedding and couple so Jared and Jason dive into three primary market segments that many wedding filmmaker work in (Budget Conscious, High End, and Luxury) and how to generate and close more leads in each segment. They even peel back the curtain on their own lead generation to give you insight into how your lead diversity should look.

What's NEXT for Wedding Film School?

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 12:34:02 -0500

Wedding Film School is one of the most important legacy brands in wedding filmmaking education, and as such it's got its share of history. In this episode Bobby, Jared and Jason grapple with joining the brand after Kraig and the gang, what it means to represent Wedding Film School today, and where they plan on going with WFS in the future.

What Did 2021 Teach Us About Wedding Filmmaking?

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0500

2021 was a year to remember. After 2020 was wiped out by the pandemic we knew 2021 was gonna be crazy but we had no idea how crazy. In this episode Bobby, Jason, and Jared talk about what 2021 taught them about wedding filmmaking and running a creative business in the event industry.

The Value of Critique and Contests | Live @ WPPI 2021

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0400

The truth hurts, but the truth will set you free too. We explore the phenomena of artists critiquing the work of other artists, talk about the difference between "contest cuts" and "client cuts", and over all just hangout in Las Vegas at WPPI 2021.

Trends We LOVE. Trends We HATE | Live @ WPPI 2021

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 11:14:12 -0400

Wedding Filmmaking is going to the next level. That's for sure! Jared, Jason, and Bobby recently spent some time at WPPI watching the live judging for the annual film competition and walked away very impressed. There were some amazing films! Despite all this awesomeness, between the weekly LIVE film critiques on WFS Live and the WPPI contest they noticed a few trends they really love and a few trends that, let's just say, need a little improvement.

Quit Your Day Job

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0400

How do you know WHEN the time is right to quit that other job and go full-time in wedding filmmaking. In this episode we dive into THREE milestones in your wedding filmmaking biz you can use to determine if the time is right for you to go FULL-TIME as a wedding filmmaker!

Don't Quit Your Day Job

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:15:20 -0400

The age old question in the creative world "When should I go full-time" is one many of us have wrestled with. For some, the decision to take the plunge was easy and obvious (at least to our mind) but to others it may have been a little tricky, but let's be honest... Is it all it's cracked up to be? For many of you the truth is, it MAY not be the right choice for YOU. In this episode we dig into a few reasons why, for many people, going full-time in wedding filmmaking may not be the end-all-be-all. Let's explore!

John Bunn and Nick Miller | "How To Film Weddings"

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 08:19:00 -0400

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John and Nick are the wedding filmmakers behind one of our industries best podcasts, How to Film Weddings. In this episode we talk through their journey, what it's like to be a creator telling other creators How To Film Weddings and the insecurities that creates in how John and Nick Film Weddings, why you should be intentional building your wedding filmmaking biz, and all about the amazing online workshop John and Nick are putting on in August 2021.

Perfectly Imperfect | Ryan Browne from Forged in the North |

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Ryan Brown and Forged in the North have carved a unique position out in the wedding filmmaking landscape. This NYC based team creates messy, fun, personal, and incredible wedding films shooting primarily handheld. In this episode we dig into why authenticity is the true key to making “cool” films and some basic tips to bring that edge to your films.

Creative Fulfillment And Shooting Weddings

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0400

We have all been there. The feeling that it's "just another wedding" and the frustration that it's just not "fun anymore". In this episode we dive into this problem (it's actually a good sign, by the way) how we can lean into the good side of a creative rut (efficiency and predictability are good for business) while still allowing that fire for creating and challenging ourselves to burn bright.

Are Wedding Films "Real Art"?

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0400

What is “art”? Can you make art and not truly express your individuality? Do you need to express individuality? What is life? Is a hot dog a sandwich? Why, god? Why?

Why Team Building Is Essential For Wedding Filmmakers | Your Business Plan Sucks Part.8 | Episode #21

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0400

Team building is a buzz word in our industry, and most people exclusively mean adding scale by adding additional teams for shooting MORE weddings but the truth is your team is so much more. Team-building is a part of EVERY wedding creative professionals business, not just studios with large teams. We all need other people involved in our business to help it be it's best.

Your Budget SUCKS | Your Business Plan Sucks | Part 7

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 16:00:00 -0400

The annual budget... Let's face it. Most wedding creatives don't spend enough, if any, time on this. We just kinda go for it! If the goal is simply work more or. work less and get paid more (both make the same amount btw) then this can be ok, but what if the goal is "Actually be profitable!" What if you wanted to know how much you made per package or how much you are still paying per package sold on Gera bought three years ago? Without a good budget this can be impossible. Jared and Jason breakdown why creatives can and SHOULD have awesome budgets and why this is essential to their happiness as a business owner. Enjoy, if you can, a podcast about budgeting. And the people rejoiced.

Jessica Mertz from Honey Fox Films | Curating Trust with Your Clients

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Fri, 28 May 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Jessica Mertz is the filmmaker behind one of the wedding world's up-and-coming voices, Honey Fox Films. In this episode Jessica talks about her background in psychology and how she creates a safe place for her couples to be vulnerable with one another in front of her lens.

Check out Honey Fox Films:
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Setting Long Term Goals | Your Business Plan Sucks | Part 6

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Wed, 26 May 2021 20:00:00 -0400

One of the most important aspects of any good business plan is looking long-term with your goals. That's kinda the point of a plan, right? Where do you see your biz in 5 years? Who is your ideal client? What rate do you want to be charging once you're established? This and more in this episode of the Wedding Film School show!

Thinking About Life AFTER Weddings w/ Jason Battista from NoBackLog

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 25 May 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Jason Battista went from wedding filmmaking to running one of the world’s foremost editing studios for wedding filmmakers. He did what many of us only dream of but should be trying to do, he took his wedding filmmaking career and parlayed it into an entirely new career. In this episode we talk about thinking about the future and diversifying our revenue streams as wedding filmmakers from one of the best in the industry at doing just that.

Talking Finance with a CPA W/ Evan Barbare from CameraDadCPA

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 04 May 2021 08:10:00 -0400

Evan Barbare graces us with his presence. As a CPA and a wedding filmmaker his unique perspective on our awesome industry offers a ton of value to wedding creatives. Check out more of even in his brand new YouTube channel, CameraDadCPA!

Marketing Strategy for Dummies | Your Business Plan Sucks | Part 5

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 13:00:00 -0400

Wedding creatives love/hate marketing. Opinions on wether you should even care about this and HOW MUCH you should spend on it (if anything) vary from zero to 10's of thousands of dollars. No matter what your business model is one thing is for sure: You need to have a strategy to market your wedding filmmaking business. In this episode we dive into what comprises a marketing strategy for a great business plan and how you can take stock of what you're currently doing with your business.

Why Imagery Still Matters w/ Victor Ha from Fujifilm USA

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Fujifilm is one of the camera worlds oldest and most respected brands, and they are known for being a bit different. Victor Ha, Senior Director of Marketing and Product Management for Fujifilm USA, joins us to talk all things Fujifilm and why cameras and image making are vital to the human experience.

Market Research For Dummies | Your Business Plan SUCKS | Part 4

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0400

We get it. Creative are the most down with numbers and data and such, but trust us. Spend some time researching your market and watch your business grow by leaps and bounds. Who are the movers and shakers in your market? Why are couples working with other people and not you? What is your market penetration in the venues you want to be shooting? Where are your leads coming from? All this nerdy stuff and more in this WFS Show episode!

Matt Johnson Talks Gear and G.A.S.

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Matt Johnson’s mighty beard has blazed a trail across YouTube and the wedding filmmaking world for years now and now he makes his way back to Wedding Film School.

Assessing Your Resources as a Creative Business | Your Business Plan SUCKS | Part 3

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Every business has to take take stock of what they are working with today and also dream for the future. In all cases it take understanding the many resources it takes to run a creative business in the wedding industry: time, money, gear, relationships, a dope portfolio. Where you land on understanding this and putting together these ingredients can make the difference between barely scraping by and living your dreams.

Kraig Adams On Life After Weddings

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0400

We sit down with the founder of Wedding Film School and in many ways on of the pioneers of wedding filmmaking education on YouTube to chat on everything from creating films next to a volcano to the ONE wedding Kraig would agree to shoot. Welcome back, Kraig... If only today!

"Your Business Model Sucks!" | Your Business Plan SUCKS | Part 2

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 08:57:07 -0400

In Part 2 of our "Your Business Plan Sucks" we talk about why you need a well thought out business model. This aspect of your business plan will help you create a system of wealth creation and evaluate when you are doing things that are reaching the wrong customers or maybe just not serving a customer well. At the end of the day, a business should work for YOU, not you for IT.

For help crafting your business model check out our white paper"The 8 Elements of a GREAT Business Model"- https://weddingfilm.school/resources/

Benj Haisch Shoots a Wedding Film

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0500

We interview one of the pioneers of adventure elopement photography Benj Haisch to talk all things wedding, working well as a creative team (the age old photo and video wedding rivalry), learning video as photographer, and even the time Benj served dinner at a wedding because he's such a nice dude!

"What is a Business Plan, Anyway?" | Your Business Plan SUCKS | Part 1

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0500

Planning, you say? Business, you say? Yeah, actually this stuff is super important and will change your life for the better. In this episode (Part 1 of a new podcast series "Your Business Plan Sucks") Jared and Jason break down what a business plan consists of and why every wedding creative needs to get out of the camera and create a strategy and a plan that will allow them to finally have the freedom they got into running their own business to have to begin with. Get ready to have your brains es'plode!

We Started A New Wedding Film Brand From Scratch

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0500

Jared and Jason discuss their new brand, Merriment Films, and some of the hurdles they are facing with their brand new brand have got them thinking about many of the new wedding filmmakers and photographers starting out! We discuss what it’s like to launch a new brand and some ways you can improve your own brand identity and sales tactics with your brand.

Thinking Outside of the Box W/ Bottlebrush Films

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0500

We can all get into a creative rut and what better to break up your creative malaise than some Aussie’s encouragement by our buddies, Grace and Andrew, from Bottlebrush films. We talk gear, Lonely Hearts Film Club... Er... Camp, and how we can think outside the box as wedding filmmakers.

7 Mistakes We Made Starting Our Businesses as Wedding Filmmakers

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0500

We have all been there. That moment when you realized "Crap. I just blew it." In this episode we dig into 7 common mistakes Jason, Jared and Bobby made as new wedding creatives with the hopes that you can avoid their misfortune and pain. We also play a little game of Wedding Filmmaker "Would You Rather?" with Bobby. It's very high brow stuff.

Defining Your Unique "Look" as a Wedding Filmmaker w/ Henry Martens

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 09:30:38 -0500

Henry Marten's is one of the preeminent voices in wedding filmmaking. From his signature color grades to his crazy camera whips all the way down to his constant tweaking and tuning of his kit, every aspect of how Henry makes films comes together to create a unique vision of what a wedding film can be. In this episode Jason, Jared, and Henry dig deep into how every filmmaker can start to fine tune their own approach to making art and arrive at their own unique "look".

Four Ways to Book More Weddings

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0500

In this episode we break down the four main ways you can break through that booking ceiling that's been nagging your creative biz and hit that next goal number.

Why 2021 is the Best Year to BECOME a Wedding Videographer

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 22:44:42 -0500

It may not seem like it, 2021 may actually present an incredible opportunity for new wedding filmmakers to get into the market. In. this episode we break down FOUR REASONS why 2021 may be the best year ever for. new wedding videographer to get into the market. From the amazing gear at affordable prices to the booked up filmmakers dealing with 2020 reschedules.

THE END of Wedding Pros...or is it?

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0500

The time has finally come to say goodbye. After a year of mulling over the direction of the channel we've decided enough is enough...and by that, we mean WE'RE JOINING THE TEAM AT WEDDING FILM SCHOOL!!!

It's been a great run but we're super stoked to be joining Bobby Burns and Jason Battista at Wedding Film School.

What does it mean? Wedding Film School is quickly evolving and we're excited to be a part of the transition.

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Why We Love and Hate Destination Weddings

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 10:00:00 -0500

Diversifying Your Wedding Business

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Weddings are recession proof... but not pandemic proof. This new reality has caused many of us in the celebrations industry to revaluate our income streams and, for many of us, upon closer inspection we have come to learn our streams of income may need a little help diversifying. In this episode we break down how having a diverse income stream saved Jason and Jared's business and 3 Questions you can ask yourself to figure out how you can run a more stable and diverse wedding business!

Joel & Justyna | Photographers

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 14:30:46 -0400

Joel and Justyna are a husband and wife photography team out of Canadian who specialize in creating incredible editorial wedding photography with a high fashion bend. .. and they met on Craigslist.

Ok, kind of. What started as an ad for collaborative photo project on Craigslist has resulted in one of of today's most evocative creative forced in wedding photography. In this episode we dig into their inspirations, style, and even get the story behind some of their photos. Def check this one out on YouTube for the full effect. ENJOY!

4 Ways To Stay Profitable After COVID-19

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 08:00:00 -0400

Covid-19 has thrown a huge wrench in the works of the wedding industry, but Jared and Jason are coming through with 4 ways your wedding photo or video biz can move forward in 2021, and hopefully even stay profitable...

Sarah & Rick Pendergraft of Pen Weddings | Filmmakers

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 07:00:00 -0400

Sarah & Rick Pendergraft of Pen Weddings are some of the wedding filmmaker communities most enduring leaders, and for good reason! Their work embodies what it means to create some thing truly personal and intimate for their couples. In this episode we go through their journey from the news room to wedding filmmakers, some great tips on storytelling with better sound bites, using YouTube a tool to grow your wedding film biz, and even get into Wedding Film Retreat.

Bobby Burns | Filmmaker & YouTuber

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 08:00:00 -0400

Bobby is one of the true nice guys of the wedding filmmaking community, a great artist, accomplished educator but most of all... a NINJA. We break down all the faces of Bobby in this episode but really get into the challenge of taking a brand with the up and down history of Wedding Film School from 4 videos in a year a while back to alt's former glory as a staple of the wedding film community. Bobby is open and honest about not just building WFS back up, but his own journey on YouTube as an educator. Most listen for fans of WFS, those looking to get into YouTubing, and ninjas.

Mike Michalowicz | Author of "Profit First"

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 10:00:00 -0400

Mike Michalowicz is the groundbreaking author of "Profit First", an I credible financial system based on getting profit into the hands of business owners and creating a system of finial management you ca actually do! Unlike most business book, we felt Profit First was a PERFECT fit for the wedding industry. We can't wait for you to learn from Mike is this amazing episode.

Staying Inspired During Quarantine

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 08:00:00 -0400

This quarantine is got us all a little stir crazy and has made Jared and Jason rethink what inspires them. In this episode they dig into how COVID-19 has caused them to look for inspiration in some unlikely places and some ways this crisis may actually cause the kind of innovation that drives forward the future of the wedding industry

Austin Trenholm | Photographer

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 08:00:00 -0400

Austin Trenholm defines what it means to be a Wedding Pro in so many ways. Not only does he create beautiful work but he has transcended his work as a photographer to and started Good Light Presets, one of the premiere providers of photography presets. In this episode we talk about creating good work while still keep a the right perspective on what it really means to be a professional in the wedding world. We also explore the beginnings of Good Light Presets and talk about Radiohead and stuff...

3 Things a Crisis Can Reveal About Your Business

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0400

A crisis will do many things to you and your business. It will hurt. It will stress you out. It will force you to be creative... But the main things a crisis will do is reveal what your biz is REALLY made of. In this episode, taped during the COVID-19 crisis of 2020, Jared and Jason reflect on what this unplanned crises has revealed has revealed to them about their own businesses and what crazy times like this can reveal about YOUR business.

Brandon Wong | Photobooth Supply Co.

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 05:00:00 -0400

Brandon Wong is the visionary CEO behind the world's coolest Photo Booth company, Photo Booth Supply Co! Brandon started out as full time wedding photographer and soon realized the challenge of scaling such a personal business and out of this need for a better, more scalable revenue stream Photo Booth Supply Co. was born. This episode dives into Brandon's journey and how any wedding pro can launch their own Photo Booth company.

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Caroline Tran | Photographer

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 05:00:00 -0400

Caroline Tran is a Los Angeles Wedding and Lifestyle Portrait Photographer. Caroline went from teaching high school Physics to full on photography guru. She photographs weddings, babies, families, fitness! You name it, she photographs it. Not only is Caroline a world class photographer she has found some amazing ways to add value to other creatives via education and presets... O yeah. And she's a mom. This lady does it all!

Daniel Kudish | Entrepreneur/Photographer

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 19:25:00 -0400

Award winning photographer, entrepreneur, and all around great guy Daniel Kudish founded Montreal based photography retouching and post-production house The Image Salon based on a huge demand by photographers to simplify their lives and businesses. This incredible studio gave every photographer their own editor, and their lives back!

Creating Systems for Your Creative Business Pt. 2

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0400

PART TWO!!! Does the mere mention of another app or tool for you business make your head spin? Are you constantly overwhelmed by all the work you have to do and just can't find a way to get that stuff done? Jared and Jason are here to help. They have built a business with systems that can sustain over 120 weddings are year, 9 employees, and commercial work to boot. If these two idiots can build this thing you can too!

Creating Systems for Your Creative Business Pt. 1

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Does the mere mention of another app or tool for you business make your head spin? Are you constantly overwhelmed by all the work you have to do and just can't find a way to get that stuff done? Jared and Jason are here to help. They have built a business with systems that can sustain over 120 weddings are year, 9 employees, and commercial work to boot. If these two idiots can build this thing you can too!

Jonathan Snyder | Filmmaker

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 12:00:00 -0500

We all know that one of the number one challenges a wedding creative faces is "How do I price this stuff?" Luckily Jonathan is a pricing and packaging expert and he is here to help. Jason and Jonathan talk about pricing and packages and how to grow your business.

Nikki Fox | Filmmaker

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 17:00:00 -0500

In this episode we discuss film making, life balance and women in the wedding film making industry with Nikki Fox.

Henry Martens | Filmmaker

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 07:00:00 -0500

Henry is literally one of our favorite filmmakers in the wedding world. We have been following his career since the beginning and we wouldn't be more psyched to share his mad skills with you all. We cover a lot of ground from sound design top editing to Rolex watches. Enjoy!

George Bucur | Filmmaker

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 12:00:00 -0500

George Bucur is the talented filmmaking half of Mari Harsan Studios from Washington DC. His love for filmmaking and being a sick DJ blew our minds and inspired us. Not only are his films incredible, this dude's just the sweetest. We love him... Nicest. Dude. Ever.

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John Bunn & Nick Johnson from How to Film Weddings | Podcasters/Filmmakers

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 08:00:00 -0500

We sit down with John Bunn and Nick Miller, two great filmmakers who also happen to be great podcasters and now great educators. The universe is unfair. Enjoy.

The State of the Wedding Creative Industry 2020

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Sun, 23 Feb 2020 16:00:00 -0500

Jason and Jared dive into the hard numbers surrounding the state of the industry for wedding photo and video professionals. How much does the avg. bride pay for photo and video? How many total weddings are there? Can the demand (weddings) even support the supply (wedding creatives) available? We get into all of this!

The Hons of Hustle & Flow | Photographers/Educators

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 07:00:00 -0500

The Hons of Hustle & Flow do it all: create beautiful photos, raise a family, marketing, branding, and run killer workshops. We burn up this podcast as we cover everything from working less and getting paid more and wether or not that saying is a total scam designed to sell workshops, are we REALLY storytellers as wedding creatives, and should we REALLY be telling other creatives how many weddings they should be taking every year.

Eli De Faria | Photographer

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 07:00:00 -0500

Eli di Faria is a wedding photographer and principal photographer for Bai beverages.We have a

WEBSITE// www.elidefaria.com
INSTA// www.instagram.com/elidefaria

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Benj Haisch | Photographer

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 16:00:00 -0500

Benj Haisch is one of the wedding photography world's most enduring and talented artists! We dig into the secret to his longevity, monetizing his brand beyond wedding photography, and just being good to people.

Rachel Urban from Loli Events | Wedding Planner

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 17:00:00 -0500

#nycweddingplanner #parisweddingplanner #weddingpros

Loli Events Website - https://lolievents.com

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6uIjhVH1GuxKxdJr3KGSTz

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Chellise Michael Photography | Photographer

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 21:15:00 -0500

We connect with the amazing, incredible Chellise from Chellise Michael Photography about building teams, why videographer suck at posing, and creating an enduring brand in as a wedding creative. Not only is she a blast but she is an absolutely brilliant creative entrepreneur and artist. Enjoy!

www.chellisemichaelphotography.com
www.instagram.com/chellisemichaelphotography

Setting Your 2020 Budget (Just DO IT ALREADY)

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 08:00:00 -0500

Happy New Year! So it's 2020 and as cheesy as it sounds 2020 can be the year you have a vision for your business' finances. Budgeting can be hard (and boring) but it's one of those things that need to be done in order to be successful as a business and just as a person. As we dive into the new year we talk about some new cameras and how we get ahead and budget throughout the year to be able to afford them without putting us under.

2020 Budgeting spreadsheet with equations - https://rb.gy/ci6xxe

Getting Real and Moving Into Commercial Work w/ Jordan Bunch

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Fri, 27 Dec 2019 16:20:00 -0500

Jordan Bunch is a true renaissance man. Not only has he killed it in the wedding industry with Lady Bird Studios, but he is poised to bring that same level of excellence to the commercial and documentary space with Film Mavericks. Beyond his professional accolades Jordan is just a straight up great dude with a heart for people. In this episode we explore the importance of having real connections with other people. We also explore Jordan's journey from the wedding film world to the commercial space. Enjoy!

Commercial and documentary work - www.filmmavericks.com
Wedding work - www.ladybirdstudios.com

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The 2nd Shooter Stigma W/ David Le

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 21:00:00 -0500

David Le is a second shooter. He's also a lead shooter. He's also a filmmaker. He's also a photographer. Actually, he's just freaking talented enough to do whatever he wants to do with a camera. Darn him. David has built a reputation as a true pro in the industry working with the likes of Tyler Branch and Henry Martens and serves as an inspiration for any of you second shooters out there not to limit yourself and how to collaborate with other amazing people.

This episode is PERFECT for any of you second shooters looking for inspiration and for any wedding creative professionals who work with associates looking to get amazing work out of them and help them go to the next level!

On the web - www.davidle.co
On the Gram -www.instagram.com/davidle.co/

#secondshooter#thebrothersmartin #davidle #weddingpros

CHECK OUT OUR PACKES FOR STOPGOLOVE HERE: http://www.stopgolove.net/services.html

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Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wedding-pros-podcast/id1460078925
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6uIjhVH1GuxKxdJr3KGSTz

How We Book Over 100 Weddings Per Year

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 08:00:00 -0500

As booking season approaches we thought we would dive deep into our own sales process here at Stopgolove, our wedding film and photo brand. We have been at this game for 10 years and break down our own packages and what we view as most important to our own sales process, as well as discussing the three methods of sales for #weddingphotographers and #weddingfilmmakers as we see it: package based, al la carte based, and custom based sales.

CHECK OUT OUR PACKES FOR STOPGOLOVE HERE: http://www.stopgolove.net/services.html

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Our First Ever Workshop Experience - VisionQuest 2019

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 21:15:00 -0500

VisionQuest 2019 was a life-changing, transcendent experience that brought together over 100 of the wedding industry's greatest filmmakers in Austin, Texas for 2 days of learning, inspiration, and straight up fun. Created by Alex and Whitney Douglas of Sculpting With Time, VQ2019 had a lineup to die for (Fiore Films, Ray Roman Films, 31 Films, Henry Martens of The Brothers Marten, Film Mavericks) and a healthy dose of community building and drinking to go along with it, but did it live up to the hype?

We've been the workshop type, so the was our first time ever attending an event for filmmakers so we didn't really know what to expect. Without ruining the episode, we loved it! We can't wait to tell you all about. once in a lifetime experience we will never forget!

Building the Perfect Video Rig for 10k

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 17:50:00 -0400

What gear would we buy today fi we were starting a new wedding film business? It's actually a really fun exercise you should try on your own. In this episode Jared and Jason do just that. They build out the perfect rig for a "new" wedding film company from scratch with the restriction that they cannot spend more than 10k. "10K!? That's a ton of money!" you day! "That would be easy!" you say! Try it! It's actually really hard. We get everything from camera bodies to lenses to hard drives and even a computer, all for 10k.

Check out our shopping carts HERE: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=1ozZ-C3Qpb-TorObspDgZSTQQf42idssR

The Art of Wedding Filmmaking with Rich Ferri

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 07:30:00 -0400

If you love the craft of filmmaking this is the episode for you! We sit down and talk to one of New England's most talented filmmakers: Rich Ferri of Rangely Films. We talk about the differences between creating wedding films and commercial work, the art of image-making, interacting with other creatives on the day of a wedding, and wether wedding films are a step down creatively compared to commercial work. Don't forget to peep Rich's work and give him a follow on social.

Rangely Films (Weddings) - https://www.instagram.com/rangelyfilms
Rich Ferri (Commercial) - https://www.instagram.com/therichferri

Check out Rich's work! He's Good!

A Wedding: https://vimeo.com/346884209
Twig & Briar: https://vimeo.com/362189818
MDLTN Fall 2019: https://vimeo.com/360720862
MDLTN Styled Shoot: https://vimeo.com/278273140
Alex & Ani Fall 2019: https://vimeo.com/285167198

Why We Are Switching From Canon to Blackmagic

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 08 Oct 2019 21:00:00 -0400

Well. We are finally adopting a new system and it's scary! We pit Canon VS Blackmagic and Blackmagic came out on top. In this podcast we break down our journey deciding why we are choosing Blackmagic for our new line of wedding films. We also compare and contrast the Pocket 4k VS the Pocket 6k vs the URSA Mini G2.

If you have ever made a big shift in your business in an area that is fundamental to the product you deliver you know exactly HOW scary that is but also how necessary it may be sometimes to create the product you have in our mind become a reality.

Existentialism and Scaling your Business W/ Photographer Mark Spooner

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 17:00:00 -0400

In this episode we talk with Mark Spooner. We hear all about his first photographs of bikes or something, we use the word "existential" a lot (he's a smart guy), discuss identity and being, and even discuss the challenges of scaling a business while still maintaining quality.

#scalingyourbusiness #weddingpros #weddingphotography #photography

Check out Mark: http://www.markspoonerphoto.com
Here's Mark's Intsa: https://instagram.com/markwspooner?igshid=1s9g8v2h4ch74

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Epic Weddings & Concierge Service w/ the 42 North Girls

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Mon, 12 Aug 2019 18:00:00 -0400

Britt Cole and Francie Dorman are the geniuses behind the wedding planning firms, 42 North and Mavinhouse. 42 North is the multi-published, "Best of Boston" award winning concierge level wedding planning firm responsible for some of the North Easts most luxurious and beautiful weddings. They peel back the curtain and give us insight into what goes into planning some truly amazing weddings and also reveal their new venture, Mavinhouse!

We get real and discuss their humble beginnings, their approach towards creating stunning events, running out of money, and the creation of their new venture, Mavinhouse Events.

www.42northweddings.com
www.mavinhouse.com

Taking Risks and Being Creatively Vulnerable

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Mon, 05 Aug 2019 16:00:00 -0400

We have all been in the vulnerable place where we were just starting something, or trying a new idea, or getting ready to share our work for the world to see where we simply felt totally exposed and vulnerable. The doubt creeps in and we ask "What the heck am I doing?" Believe it or not, at the other side of the fear is often the business and art you have always wanted to make and the life your truly want!

In this episode Jared and Jason explore the necessity of taking risks with your business and get into some of their own journeys with putting themselves out there, throwing caution to the wind, and ignoring the noise slo find their own unique journey in the wedding business with Stopgolove and now Huxley Film.

Why Marketing Isn’t a Luxury W/ Natalie Denyse of In Good Company PR

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 12:00:00 -0400

Marketing and PR get a bad rep in the wedding professional community. For many it's just a scam to steal their money. For many they feel they get all they need from "word of mouth." In this episode we explore the topic in detail from branding to simply just "getting you name out there" w/ Natalie Denyse of In Good Company PR.

Natalie founded In Good Company on the basis that every creative professional deserves to be recognized among a community that appreciates their craft. Prior to, Natalie successfully directed public relations client campaigns in enterprise technology for a leading mid-size PR agency, as well as spearheading social media strategy for a publicly traded marketing company. Natalie has worked with many of the leading creatives in the wedding industry. Natalie's clients have appeared Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, Martha Stewart Weddings, the New York Times, and many other industry leading publications and websites.

In this episode Natalie give us the skinny why we all NEED marketing and PR w/ helpful tips on how industry leaders approach this daunting topic. Guess what. You can do it too! Even without a killer PR agent and marketing firm!

Self-care and Surviving Your Wedding Season

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 17:00:00 -0400

Every Wedding Pro knows about that midseason wall. That moment in your wedding season where you get home after a double decker weekend in July, knees aching, covered in dry sweat, and lay in bed and say "I can't do this next weekend." In this episode we discuss how we get through our crazy 120 weddings seasons without losing our minds and all our relationships.

We discuss the dreaded work/life balance and get into some safe boundaries we set so that our passion for weddings isn't destroyed by simply getting burnt out.

#worklifebalance #worklifeboundaries #burnout

How to Create Packages That Generate More Sales

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 11:00:00 -0400

How you structure your package offerings to clients isn't that straightforward and for many people it's something they are constantly adjusting and tweaking trying to find that magic mix to maximize profits and sell more weddings. In this podcast we give the Stopgolove method of creating wedding packages that help us sell more weddings and communicate clear expectations with our clients.

Luxury Weddings and Defining Your Unique Style w/ Tiffany Von

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 21:00:00 -0400

We all have "beginning" to our journey as a wedding creative. In this episode we talk with Tiffany Von, one of our oldest and dearest friends here at StopGoLove about going from shooting (amazing) senior portraits to hustling her way to be known as one of Boston's premiere wedding photographers and serious girl boss. We explore how she found her creative voice as an artist and that time she told Jason "No".

How Much Should I Pay Myself as a Wedding Creative?

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Mon, 01 Jul 2019 17:00:00 -0400

We all need to GET PAID but if you are a wedding creative entrepreneur you quickly realizes it's not that simple. The financial pressures of being an entrepreneur are simply not what most creatives got into this work for. They want to create beautiful work, go to amazing locations, and hang out with awesome people. When the pressures of taxes, gear, and profit start coming in it can quickly suck the joy out of the work. Many wedding creatives live hand-to-mouth and never get to that place where they feel stable and financially secure. In this podcast we tackle the ideas of profit, cost of replacement, and how living the lifestyle you want to live.

You don't have too be a slave to your business. You can structure your earnings in such a way that you actually have breathing room to ENJOY YOUR BUSINESS again. In this podcast we talk over how to create a sustainable, healthy business that works for YOU and sets you free to have fun making wedding art again.

#salary#getpaid#weddingpros

Delivering An Amazing Client Experience From Wire to Wire - Part 2

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 08:00:00 -0400

In part two of our podcast we disagree on things because that's what hosts are suppose to do. We also talk through making the pre-wedding experience amazing for clients. It's hard, by the way, so we get it, but a preceding experience will set you up for the amazing wedding day show you plan on putting on. Oh yeah, and don't forget they are still your client until you deliver their photos or video.

The Stages of Client Experiences:
1 - Branding/Discovery
2 - Lead
3 - Pre-Wedding
4 - Wedding Day
5 - Post Wedding

Delivering An Amazing Client Experience From Wire to Wire - Part 1

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 08:00:00 -0400

It's our first two-part episode! We love this topic so it was easy to talk about. We dig deep into the stages of client experience and how we can all become more intentional with our client's experience so that we can not only get customers but create advocates.

The Stages of Client Experiences:
1 - Branding/Discovery
2 - Lead
3 - Pre-Wedding
4 - Wedding Day
5 - Post Wedding

Does Your Camera Body Matter Anymore?

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 17:00:00 -0400

"What camera body should I buy?" is one of the most asked question for new wedding pros when they start out and for good reason. There are just so many options and so many opinions! Some people swear mirrorless. Other folks can't leave that Canon glass. Some people just need that Panasonic 60fps 4k. But does it even matter anymore? Aren't they all pretty good? We discuss this hot topic and more nerd stuff on this episode.

Girl power, Boudoir, Social media and Failure w/ Photographer Kim Lyn Chauvin

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 17:00:00 -0400

Jared and Jason sit down with their good friend and follow New England native, Kim Lyn Chauvin to talk about her journey as a female business owner in boudoir and weddings. Not only is Kim great at what she does behind the camera she also happens to have created one heck of an amazing social media presence with over 18k followers and an active, vibrant, and vulnerable community to boot. In this episode we run the gamut from painting and growing your social presence to creating an authentic brand to growing and failing (with style) our businesses.

Dudeoir anyone?

Team Building for Wedding Videography w/ Special Guest Matt Celeste

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 28 May 2019 17:00:00 -0400

You get by with a little help from your friends! In this podcast we discuss team building and the studio model for a wedding creative business with Matt Celeste of Blue Flash Photography. How do you find a team? How do you train them to fit into your unique vision and culture? How do you keep them? Why does "volume business" get such a bad name in the wedding creative biz?

Pricing and Packaging Your Wedding Creative Business

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Mon, 20 May 2019 17:00:00 -0400

The one about "pricing". Let's face it. Pricing and packages is one of the most hotly debated issue in the wedding creative world. "Work less. Get paid more." Go for volume. Up sell. A la carte. Blah blah blah blah. Every "expert" has an opinion and there's a ton of great info out there. In this episode we take a stab a topic near and dear to so many wedding creatives hearts and unpack how to use market research and actual data to right price your business.

"Marie Kondo" Your Backlog

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Mon, 13 May 2019 21:00:00 -0400

As wedding creatives we have all been buried under a pile of pictures, recaps, speeches, and wedding albums. It's one of the worst feelings EVER. One could say it does not spark joy. In this episode Jason and Jared discuss how we can use the KonMari method of tidying up to our advantage as creatives to get out from under that mess and start experiencing the fun of making art as a job again!

The KonMari method:

Commit yourself to tidying up
Imagine your ideal lifestyle
Finish discarding first
Tidy by category, not by location
Follow the right order
Ask yourself if it "sparks joy"

A Conversation with Film Photographer Elizabeth Laduca

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Mon, 06 May 2019 17:00:00 -0400

Elizabeth Laduca is one of Boston's most well respected photographers, but she also happen to be a really kind and charming person. In this episode we sit down and talk about shooting film photography, helping couples create amazing art, and the importance of having a great attitude as a wedding creative. We also get into the importance of networking with other wedding pros and to get to the next level in the growth of your wedding business.

Wedding Day Disasters

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 17:00:00 -0400

In this episode Jared and Jason talk about the worst wedding day disasters they have been through as wedding professionals and how to weather the storm when things on't go as planned on your wedding day shoot. If you are wedding photo or video professional, you've been there. We feel your pain! Luckily, with a planning, preparation, and a little good ol fashioned positive attitude you can get through anything.

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What Wedding Planners Really Think About Videographers

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 17:00:00 -0400

Wedding planners are some of the most critical members of #teamwedding. As Wedding Pros we love them! Not only are these amazing people essential to some of the best celebrations out there for many Wedding Pros they are the key to getting the most out of your art and career. In this episode Jared and Jason explore this relationship with the amazing, hysterical ladies from the Big Wedding Planning Podcast and discuss some of their own experiences as wedding creatives.

Getting Started as a Wedding Creative

Jason McCutchen, Jared Haskell — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 08:00:00 -0400

Getting Started as a Wedding Creative is not for the faint of heart! In this episode Jared and Jason talk about their own journey from green horse to experience wedding professionals and some of the dumb things they did starting out. If you are a Wedding Pro you know what we are talking about! They also outline what the believe helped them grow Stopgolove into a Wedding Creative firm that does over 120 weddings a year and some helpful tips for anyone starting out or looking to scale their Wedding Creative business.

Check this episode out on YouTube @ https://youtu.be/YxkT5FQsYMc