What if growing your wedding film business doesn’t actually mean shooting more weddings?

In this episode of the Coda Podcast, I’m speaking with Abigail and Luke about balancing a successful wedding film business with raising a young family, and how that’s completely changed what success looks like for them.

We talk about embracing a quieter year, building a business around the life they want, and why a viral reel with millions of views didn’t translate into more bookings.

We also dive into their creative process, from next-day teasers to crafting their longer films, and the importance of capturing the people and moments that make every wedding unique.

It’s a great conversation about creativity, marketing and finding the right balance between business and life.

Guest: https://abigailandluke.co.uk

Host: https://roo-films.com

Coda: https://coda-conference.com

💡 Coda Membership - Learn, Grow & Connect

Join an annual membership created for wedding filmmakers who want to keep learning, stay inspired and be part of a supportive community all year round. Get access to online masterclasses, workshops, past conference talks and priority conference tickets:

https://members.coda-conference.com

🎬 £100 off The Ultimate Wedding Videography Masterclass

Cheat Code is my complete wedding filmmaking course - learn to shoot, edit, and run a business that you’re proud of, use code ROO100 for £100 off

https://roo-films.com/course

📺 VidFlow the best way to deliver your Wedding Films, start your free trial today:

https://signups.vidflow.co/ref/roo-stain

✂️Outsource Your Editing

Free up your time and let Bride&Groom.video handle your editing backlog. Use CODA75 for £75 off your first order of £320 or more

https://bridengroom.video/coda/

🎧Musicbed Free Trial + 3 Free Songs

Take your wedding films to the next level with Musicbed, use the below link for a 14 day free trial with 3 free music licences:

https://fm.pxf.io/roofreetrial

💨 RooDogs & Yeti Straps

Custom made wind noise reducers and storage solutions for the Sony TX650 & 660 Microphones

https://roo-films.com/shop/

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Sam has had huge success generating bookings through Instagram, thanks to the time and effort he puts into creating engaging reels from his couples’ wedding days. We break down what goes into that content, why it works, and how he’s been able to turn short-form videos into a genuine source of enquiries and bookings.

But while it might be the short-form content that gets couples through the door, it’s Sam’s incredible feature films that really blow them away.

We dive into the intricate process behind crafting his 15-minute-plus films, from piecing together the story and choosing the right moments, to creating something that feels considered, emotional and completely unique to each couple.

Guest: https://sparks-film.co.uk

Host: https://roo-films.com

Coda: https://coda-conference.com

💡 Coda Membership - Learn, Grow & Connect

Join an annual membership created for wedding filmmakers who want to keep learning, stay inspired and be part of a supportive community all year round. Get access to online masterclasses, workshops, past conference talks and priority conference tickets:

https://members.coda-conference.com

🎬 £100 off The Ultimate Wedding Videography Masterclass

Cheat Code is my complete wedding filmmaking course - learn to shoot, edit, and run a business that you’re proud of, use code ROO100 for £100 off

https://roo-films.com/course

📺 VidFlow the best way to deliver your Wedding Films, start your free trial today:

https://signups.vidflow.co/ref/roo-stain

✂️Outsource Your Editing

Free up your time and let Bride&Groom.video handle your editing backlog. Use CODA75 for £75 off your first order of £320 or more

https://bridengroom.video/coda/

🎧Musicbed Free Trial + 3 Free Songs

Take your wedding films to the next level with Musicbed, use the below link for a 14 day free trial with 3 free music licences:

https://fm.pxf.io/roofreetrial

💨 RooDogs & Yeti Straps

Custom made wind noise reducers and storage solutions for the Sony TX650 & 660 Microphones

https://roo-films.com/shop/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris has been in the wedding industry for over 20 years and is now known for filming extravagant, planner-led weddings all over the world.

We talk through the journey that took him from where he started to working in the luxury wedding market, including the steps he took to build the right relationships, position his brand and start attracting a completely different level of wedding.

But we also get into the side of luxury weddings that you don’t always see on Instagram — the expectations, pressure and challenges that come with working on huge productions alongside some of the best planners and suppliers in the industry.

It’s a fascinating insight into not only how you break into the luxury market, but what it actually takes to stay there.

Guest: https://christopherpaulfilms.co.uk

Host: https://roo-films.com

Coda: https://coda-conference.com

💡 Coda Membership - Learn, Grow & Connect

Join an annual membership created for wedding filmmakers who want to keep learning, stay inspired and be part of a supportive community all year round. Get access to online masterclasses, workshops, past conference talks and priority conference tickets:

https://members.coda-conference.com

🎬 £100 off The Ultimate Wedding Videography Masterclass

Cheat Code is my complete wedding filmmaking course - learn to shoot, edit, and run a business that you’re proud of, use code ROO100 for £100 off

https://roo-films.com/course

📺 VidFlow the best way to deliver your Wedding Films, start your free trial today:

https://signups.vidflow.co/ref/roo-stain

✂️Outsource Your Editing

Free up your time and let Bride&Groom.video handle your editing backlog. Use CODA75 for £75 off your first order of £320 or more

https://bridengroom.video/coda/

🎧Musicbed Free Trial + 3 Free Songs

Take your wedding films to the next level with Musicbed, use the below link for a 14 day free trial with 3 free music licences:

https://fm.pxf.io/roofreetrial

💨 RooDogs & Yeti Straps

Custom made wind noise reducers and storage solutions for the Sony TX650 & 660 Microphones

https://roo-films.com/shop/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.