Creative funks can be so emotionally draining not only in the professional world but also as it carries over to your personal life. I alwasy find myself entering these during the tail end of wedding season and hate when it happens. So this year I took a point to write down the things that got me into that funk and how to avoid it the in the future.…

Often as wedding creatives, we shoot deliver and thats it. In todays epsiode I talk about my recently improved post delivery checklist. Everything I do once I click send on the delivery email to the client. I hope you guys enjoy this episode and implement this checklist into your business. My Favorite Social Media Scheduling App: Planoly |FOLLOW ME…

The off season is no time to dilly dally! In todays episode I talk about 10 things I am currently working on doing this off season to set myself up for success in my next wedding season. Some of these are known things and some are some extra ones you may not have thought of! Be sure to give the podcast a review if you enjoy it, thank you! Client Ex…

Film photography is certainly making a comeback in a strong way, maybe it is because of influencers posting on the Instagrams, or because it is just plain beautiful! In this weeks episode I give my tip and advice on getting started with shooting film photography. I talk all about what cameras to buy, my favorite film stock and more! Be sure to give…

WHATS UP GUYS! 🔥 Link to Aftershoot to try it out! AI Editing with ⁠Imagine AI⁠ (500 Free Edits) AI is hitting us like our alarm clock in the morning! As a business owner it is crucial for us to constantly adapt and change with our industry to prevent us from being swept under the rug by potential clients. In this week episode I go over my top favo…

WHATS UP GUYS! 🔥 Link to video referenced in this episode: https://www.tiktok.com/@lensculture/video/7213151238878154026 Quick switch up here! This weeks episode was supposed to be about implementing AI into your business but with the recent viralness of my TikTok I wanted to pivot to a just as exciting topic. I have been posting on TikTok for over…

WHATS UP GUYS! 🔥 Okay soo Let's talk color! Arguably the most important thing when creating your wedding films is the color, maybe second too audio. When we think of color from a photography perspective that and posing is a HUGE roll in being able to successfully market work that will book out your calendar. As wedding films continue to become more…

WHATS UP GUYS! 🔥 Revisions are such a pain to deal with, especially when they can be completely avoided by asking the proper questions leading up to the wedding! Often I get asked how I am able to curate my wedding films so niche and specific to my clients on a film by film basis. In todays episode I go over all the steps and questions I take to ge…

WHATS UP GUYS! 🔥 Rebranding is such a powerful investment in so many ways. For us as wedding professionals often our work can be overlooked by improper branding and representation. For the past 2 years I barely ever touched my website, I grew to hating my logo/brand. Enough was enough, I finally took the leap and hired a brand designer to help me r…

WHATS UP GUYS! 🔥 Wow, 18 months since my last podcast episode! I AM BACK!! In todays episode we talk about the number one thing that kills wedding photography/videography businesses, burnout and overbooking. In 2020-2021 I found myself experiencing both at the same time and truly had to dig myself out of a hole in my business. My goal in this episo…

WHATS UP GUYS! 🔥 Welcome guys to the 50th episode ever of the Lens Culture Podcast. For those that consistently listen to each episode I want to say thank you! Originally when I started this podcast it was solely to create validation around my photography business but shortly after I realized just how much I loved teaching and interacting with the …

WHATS UP GUYS! 🔥 I want to warn you that I may get a-little heated in today's episode not at you guys but at myself for literally doing the things I am going to reference in this episode. I see it everyday young photographers and videographers holding themselves back from growing and becoming successful and honestly when I first started out I wish …

WHATS UP GUYS! 🔥 Lighting a reception can be very frustrating! Figuring out where to place your lights, what setting to put them is a constant struggle for new photographers, well lets make that easier for you guys! In today's episode I am going over three different flash set ups that I have used in the past year. Also below you can access all the …

WHATS UP GUYS! 🔥 Tik Tok can be a daunting app to figure out or even understand how to start! In todays episode I am going over what I did to start implementing Tik Tok in my social media routine! We cover how to start, what to post and so much more! Be sure to check out my Tik Tok for inspiration @lensculture. Be sure to give the podcast a review …

WHATS UP GUYS! 🔥 Guys I am pumped on todays episode because we are diving deeper into Rising your prices. If you were to ask my closest friends and or family they would probably all tell you I was always too scared to raise my prices and honestly for while they weren’t lying. In todays episode I wanna help you guys raise your prices while also unde…

WHATS UP GUYS! 🔥 In today’s episode we are talking Instagram Ads! To some this may be daunting and scary but in todays episode I want to give you 3 simple quick ad ideas that you can run on Instagram and even Facebook by this weekend. Running social media ads has always been a scary subject for me, I didn't want to waste my money or time, I hope th…

WHATS UP GUYS! 🔥 Building the perfect wedding photography gear kit is an ever growing process, well unless you have a whole lotta money to put down from the beginning! The cardinal rule is to start small and work your way up, this is with gear and with price as well! In today's episode we are going to talk about in my opinion a must need kit for sh…

WHATS UP GUYS! 🔥 I have said it about 100 times guys, become friends with other vendors in your area! Recently I have received a-lot of referrals and business from other wedding planners in my area, this gave me a great idea for this weeks podcast episode! I asked Delaney Driver with Wilder Mind Events to come on and talk all about vendor relations…

WHATS UP GUYS! 🔥 Well that's a wrap! The three part mini series is over and I hope you guys enjoyed it! Filming a wedding is such a fun and exciting process, certain parts can be stressful but a majority is a blast! In today's episode I break down my post editing process or delivery. Delivery is usually the quickest part of the process because all …

WHATS UP GUYS! 🔥 I have talked A LOT about business, marketing, growth etc but In this month mini series I am going to break down exactly how I film a wedding from start to finish! This weeks episode is part two of a three part mini series. Today we are talking all about how I edit! I am breaking down my editing system, things I take into considera…

WHATS UP GUYS! 🔥 I have talked A LOT about business, marketing, growth etc but In this month mini series I am going to break down exactly how I film a wedding from start to finish! This weeks episode is part one of a three part mini series. Today we are talking all about how I actually film a wedding, I touch on the gear I use, how I structure the …

WHATS UP GUYS! 🔥 Who else is slacking so hard with seniors or other forms of photography besides weddings? I know I am! With weddings and large events virtually non-existent right now, I thought now would be a great time to have Samantha with Samantha Lowe Photo on to talk all about how you can get your foot int he door with senior portraits! From …

WHATS UP GUYS! 🔥 Sayyyyyyyy whatttt! THE SONY A7Siii IS FINALLY HERE!! Guys, I can not tell you how pumped I am for this camera! In today's episode I go over all the features and specs of the new Sony Alpha 7 Siii. I explain why I think it is truly the best Sony camera for wedding filmmakers and why you should pre-order it today! Enjoy the episode!…

WHATS UP GUYS! 🔥 Do you find yourself constantly having to turn down wedding because you are already booked? Well maybe it is time to hire on another lead shooter! On todays episode I have Amy and Eddie Roberts with Eagle Vision Photography explaining all about how they grew their photography company to a 5+ person team. The give great insight on m…

WHATS UP GUYS! 🔥 Having a client experience that markets for you is a huge importance for me and my business in 2020. Often I talk about marketing strategies that require no additional money, and this is sort of one of them! In today's episode I talk all about the importance of an amazing client experience and what positive effect it can have on yo…

WHATS UP GUYS! 🔥 Favorite Colored Film: https://youtu.be/8rfLLIJyR-k ARTLIST: https://artlist.io/Jonathan-93447 Color grading is often the last thing that videographers do before delivering a project. When I first started I often found myself spending very little time on color due to the my lack of knowledge on what to even do. In today's episode I…

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WHATS UP GUYS! 🔥 SPONSOR: 60 FREE days to Tàve! ⬇️ https://tave.com/join/lens-culture-photography I have talked a lot about planning this "stress free" wedding and some of you are probably thinking he is crazy! Well I wanted to have Riley with Elegant Affairs by Design on the podcast so that we could talk all about how to plan a wedding as stress f…

WHATS UP GUYS! 🔥 SPONSOR: 60 FREE days to Tàve! ⬇️ https://tave.com/join/lens-culture-photography So Corona Virus is fully impacting small business and even large corporations, but how as the business owner are you dealing with this hardship? In today episode we chat all about dealing with COVID right now and potentially in the future. A lot of pho…

WHATS UP GUYS! 🔥 SPONSOR: 60 FREE days to Tàve! ⬇️ https://tave.com/join/lens-culture-photography Hang in there guys! I just wanted to say that first, everyone is probably dealing with quarantine and lockdown differently but it is my goal to stay productive during this weird time and I want to help YOU GUYS with that as well! In todays episode I go…

WHATS UP GUYS! 🔥 I anticipated this to be a 15-20 min episode, next thing I knew it turned into 45 minutes! Honestly thought I am really passionate about this topic because often I think to many entrepreneurs are not implementing marketing strategies that are so easily available and literally coast ZERO dollars! In todays episode we are talking all…

WHATS UP GUYS! 🔥 YOUTUBE VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbpMC2nJrVg&t=140s Amazing audio takes mediocre wedding films and turns them into amazing ones. In todays episode I am chatting all about the recorders I use to increase the quality of my audio while simultaneously increasing the product of my wedding films. Enjoy! |FOLLOW ME| Instagra…

WHATS UP GUYS! 🔥 EMAIL DOWNLOAD: https://bit.ly/3d0RjQK YOUTUBE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/PqEiFfmrlkg Many of you are probably extremely annoyed and frustrated about the corona virus and the impact it is and will have on your business. In my opinion we are at a point where it should be addressed rather than pretending like it does not affect your cli…

WHATS UP GUYS! 🔥 Music is such a crucial part of a wedding film! Sometimes I struggle choosing the right track for the couple but with my recent new steps and process has helped me choose music that best represents my couple and the vibe on the wedding day! If you are interested in any of the licensing platforms I use you can find the links down be…

WHATS UP GUYS! 🔥 Instagram is a crazy crucial platform to showcase your work and grow your business, but are you doing the right things to actually grow it? In this weeks episode we are talking all about the tactics and steps I am taking to grow my Instagram in 2020! Be sure to head over to my youtube channel for my most recent video on how I sound…

WHATS UP GUYS! 🔥 I don't know how many times I need to say this! Efficiency is key! Trust me in my business I have fallen behind in editing many times and this workflow template is something new I am implementing to keep me on track with my editing! In this weeks podcast I am breaking down this workflow and explaining how much time I budget for eac…

WHATS UP GUYS! 🔥 Pricing, ohhh pricing. Not the most attractive or fun topic to talk about but in this weeks episode I bring David Zhou on the podcast, content creator/photographer/filmmaker to help me break down how to price your work and how to continue to grow your business. Pricing can be so confusing mainly because of how many ways there is to…

WHATS UP GUYS! 🔥 I get it guys, it's 2020 and marketing strategies are becoming so powerful that it's hard to resist sometimes! As creatives and entrepreneurs it is our job to educate ourselves on when is the right time to make an investment into your business! So often online I see a company come out with a new product and during the "push" phase …

WHATS UP GUYS! 🔥 In todays episode I want to explain the importance of connecting with your vendors on a personal and professional level before booking them for your big day! Often people forget the importance of this but I am trying to highlight why this is a must when planning. Enjoy this episode and please leave a review on my podcast if you lea…

WHATS UP GUYS! 🔥 In todays episode I want to break down my sample wedding day timeline! This episode will be helpful for all the future brides and grooms as well as the photographers and videographers! Each wedding is unique and different in its own way and creating a stress free timeline is crucial for those not wanting t frantically be running ar…

WHATS UP GUYS! 🔥 In todays episode I want to help you run a more efficient and time saving business! These are all the softwares I use to run my business and spend less time behind the computer then I need to! All the link to the softwares are below expect for uPic which is an Apple app on desktop and mobile! MY PHOTO/FILM KIT ---> https://kit.com/…

Choosing which vendors to have on your wedding day can be so stress full! Especially your wedding photographer because you only live your wedding day one time! While helping my sister search for a wedding photographer I put together a 10 question guide that will help you determine the perfect wedding photographer for your big day! In todays episode…

Sup guys! Social media marketing is all the craze right now, and I know I am always screaming at your guys to hop on the train but in todays episode I call on my industry colleague Albey to teach y'all how successful he has been! We dive into how to structure your ads and how much to spend on a weekly basis! Marketing on social media can be a very …

Sup guys! Today's episode is all about organization and never loosing track of where you are at with a potential client! I am an AVID user of Táve, an online customer relationship management software that help business owners and entrepreneur with the everyday organization. If you are interested in signing up for Táve use the link below for TWO fre…

Where to spend your marketing budget is a very tricky question when trying to optimize each dollar of your investment. For the past 4-8 years The Knot/Wedding Wire and other platforms like this have always been very beneficial for wedding creatives. Is this still the case though? That is ultimately the question that always lingers. In todays episod…

Hey guys! I hope your week is off to a great start! In todays episode we talk about why having an aesthetically pleasing website is so crucial in your business! i go in depth about branding, professionalism and how to increase you ROI on each gig. Thanks for watching! Instagram: @lensculturephotophotography www.lensculturephotography.com All my fil…

Hey guys! I hope you enjoyed this episode on the podcast. Finding quality leads can be very annoying and tough to do but with these tips and tricks I promise that It can increase the number of leads you get per month. www.lensculturephotography.com

Practice makes permanent! Good habits are what separate you from other creatures in this industry. In today's episode I discuss what habits I have tried to enforce on myself to be a successful photographer and videographer in this industry! Yall be sure to follow me on Instagram!Check out my kit below for the gear I use to create my films!https://k…

Guys! Stop buying lenses that are useless and do not fit your style! Camera body's get out dated lenses never do. In this episode I go over all my lenses I have in my current wedding photography and videography kit!Check out my kit below for the gear I use to create my films!https://kit.com/Lensculturephoto/wedding-filmmaking-solo-shooter-beginner-…

Find out what gear I am using on all of my photography and videography gigs!Check out my kit below for the gear I use to create my films!https://kit.com/Lensculturephoto/wedding-filmmaking-solo-shooter-beginner-intimidateInstagram: @Lensculturephotography Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpp8YwyaPpzgNUSDUf1dcXQ?view_as=subscriber…