Synopsis
Welcome to the University of Wedding Filmmakers, hosted by Christian Nachtrieb. My goal is to unpack the secrets & tools my studio used to crack into the luxury wedding market. Are you tired of haggling and negotiating your prices week in & week out? So was I! Join me in some candid discussions on selling, pricing your services, marketing, networking, and how to charge more for your films.
Episodes
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#11 Destination Wedding & Travel Hacks w/ Ready Set Film
18/04/2019 Duration: 47minFINALLY. A show about travel hacks. These guys are on the road constantly, and it’s no wonder because they have some of the best advice when it comes to traveling. If you’ve ever wondered how to take advantage of credit points, rewards programs, hotel bookings, this will do wonders. Pretty much every wedding studio “travels worldwide” these days, and if you fall under that umbrella, do yourself a favor and take notes on how these pro’s do it. Not only will you be getting paid FAIRLY for these weddings, but you’ll be getting their comfortably as well. Everyone… welcome Jeff & Amanda from Ready Set Film.
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#10 Pre-Production & Logistics w/ Kevin Shahinian
14/03/2019 Duration: 45minToday I have the great honor of interviewing Kevin Shahinian as we discuss primarily the logistics of his niche style of wedding cinematography and how we can come better prepared to our own type of weddings and events.
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#9 How to Nail Audio at Every Wedding
07/02/2019 Duration: 21minHow we approach capturing audio for high end weddings. Everything from nat sound and b-roll, to guaranteeing a clean feed during reception. I cover specific examples, moment to moment, and exactly what gear is used to perform each task.
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#8 Partnering with Luxury Event Planners w/ Simeral & Co
10/01/2019 Duration: 01h07minWhat does it take to earn the trust of a luxury wedding event planner? We dig deep with Nicole Simeral. Subscribe for full Episode Show Notes & Links.
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#7 Booking Clients on Instagram w/ Carly Michelle
13/12/2018 Duration: 01h03minLearn how Carly Michelle Photography utilizes timing, tagging, and outsourcing to book clients through Instagram.
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#6 Event Contracts Done Right, Done Easy w/ Simply Contract
10/11/2018 Duration: 37minContracts. We all need 'em, might as well keep it simple, stylish & easy.
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#4 Referrals & the Importance of Face to Face Interaction w/ Meg Simone
01/11/2018 Duration: 51minMeg, from Meg Simone Wedding Films comes on the show to talk about the success of her business from establishing a strong network of referrals, and how getting off your butt away from the computer is a GOOD thing.
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#3 Getting Along with Your Photographer w/ Leah Haydock
27/10/2018 Duration: 46minLeah Haydock comes on the UWF podcast to talk about the age-old quarrel between photographers and videographers at weddings, and offers some insightful suggestions on how to help create a smooth day for everyone.
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#2 Phone Sales w/ Jason from Boston Wedding Films
27/10/2018 Duration: 01h08minAn interview with Jason F. from Boston Wedding Films about their history, early goals, selling to the high end bride, and much more.
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#1 Branding & Destination Weddings w/ Shannon Avery
26/10/2018 Duration: 32minA discussion with Shannon Avery from Hoo Films on the topic of branding, memorability, recent destination weddings.