Filming a Celebrity Wedding Without Chasing Clout

THIS WEDDING CHANGED EVERYTHING.What makes a wedding truly unforgettable? Is it the venue? The florals? The production? Or is it something that money can't buy?In this episode of the Wedding Crashers Podcast, Kyle and Cameron take us behind the scenes of their trip to Tuscany, Italy, to celebrate the wedding of their friends and fellow creatives, Jacob and Carmela. From the breathtaking views of Pienza to an unforgettable dance party, this wedding reminded them why they fell in love with documenting weddings in the first place.But this wasn't just another destination wedding.They share the behind-the-scenes chaos of international travel, filming on almost no sleep, finding the creative spark during a first look, witnessing a cocktail hour that turned into a party of its own, and creating a surprise wedding-night video that neither Jacob nor Carmela knew the other had made.Most importantly, they talk about how this experience changed their perspective on the weddings they want to film and the couples they want to work with.In this episode:Why the best weddings aren't necessarily the most expensiveThe power of authentic energy and meaningful relationshipsCreative ways to elevate a first look with musicWhy wedding filmmakers shouldn't overlook cocktail hourThe secret surprise video that brought their wedding story togetherKnowing when to put the cameras down and enjoy the momentWhat couples can do to make their wedding day truly their ownIf you're a wedding photographer, videographer, filmmaker, or a couple planning your wedding, this episode is a reminder that the best weddings aren't performances. They're celebrations of the people you love.🎬 WEDDING FILM AWARDSThe first annual Wedding Film Awards takes place December 9, 2026, at the Orpheum Theater in Phoenix, Arizona. The submission deadline discussed in this episode is October 24, 2026.🎥 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORSVidFlow — Wedding film delivery designed for an elevated client viewing experience.Bride and Groom — Need help with your editing queue? Visit brideandgroom.video and use code CRASHERS100 for $100 off your first order, as mentioned in the episode.Subscribe to the Wedding Crashers Podcast for more wedding stories, filmmaking insights, industry conversations, and behind-the-scenes chaos.SHOW NOTEPodcast name: Wedding Crashers PodcastParent company/brand: Wedding CrashersFounders and hosts: Camryn Bradshaw and Kyle HustisWebsite: https://www.theweddingcrashers.coInstagram: @weddingcrashers.coCommunity: https://skool.com/weddingcrashersWedding Film Awards: theweddingfilmawards.com🎟️ Get your tickets for the Wedding Film Awards on December 9th!Presented by VidFlow.🎬 Welcome to the Wedding Crashers Experience.#WeddingCrashersPodcast #WeddingVideography #WeddingPhotography #DestinationWedding #WeddingFilmmaker

🎬 WEDDING CRASHERS PODCAST — THE WEDDING FILM AWARDS Q&AThe Wedding Film Awards are getting closer, and we know you have questions.In this episode of the Wedding Crashers Podcast, we’re answering YOUR questions about the Wedding Film Awards — from who can attend and what the night will actually look like, to how films are judged, who will be there, what you should wear, and why we’re going all-in to make this a night worth experiencing.This isn’t just an awards ceremony. We’re building an entire night around celebrating wedding filmmakers and the incredible wedding industry community that makes these films possible.We also have a BIG announcement: thanks to VidFlow, the Wedding Film Awards submission deadline has been extended to October 24th.If you’ve been finishing up a film and thinking about submitting it… this is your sign.🏆 WEDDING FILM AWARDS📅 Submission Deadline: October 24th📣 Finalists Announced: November 2nd📍 Orpheum Theater — Downtown Phoenix🎟️ Tickets & Film Submissions: TheWeddingFilmAwards.com🎥 ABOUT THE WEDDING CRASHERSWedding Crashers is a podcast and community built around wedding filmmaking, creativity, business, and the people behind the camera.We talk about the real stuff — filmmaking, editing, weddings, business, creativity, the highs, the lows, and everything in between.🏆 ABOUT THE WEDDING FILM AWARDSThe Wedding Film Awards are designed to celebrate the craft of wedding filmmaking and the people who make these films possible.The event will feature awards, live entertainment, performances, music, food, drinks, giveaways, acceptance speeches, and a full evening dedicated to celebrating the wedding industry.🎬 SUBMIT YOUR FILMThe submission deadline has been extended to October 24th.If you've already submitted a film but have since finished a better edit, you can resubmit. The most recent submission will be used when multiple submissions are made in the same category.The Editorial category is also now open to style shoots.🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS / SUBMIT YOUR FILMVisit TheWeddingFilmAwards.com for tickets, submissions, event information, and everything you need to know about the awards.🙏 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORSA huge thank you to our sponsors for helping us bring the Wedding Film Awards to life:🎥 VidFlow — Main Sponsor of the Wedding Film Awards🎬 Bride & Groom Video — Giveaway Sponsor & Wedding Crashers PartnerWe couldn't do this without you. Thanks for watching, listening, and supporting Wedding Crashers..And if you're coming to the Wedding Film Awards…We'll see you there. 🥂🏆🎥SHOW NOTEPodcast name: Wedding Crashers PodcastParent company/brand: Wedding CrashersFounders and hosts: Camryn Bradshaw and Kyle HustisWebsite: https://www.theweddingcrashers.coInstagram: @weddingcrashers.coCommunity: https://skool.com/weddingcrashersWedding Film Awards: theweddingfilmawards.com🎟️ Get your tickets for the Wedding Film Awards on December 9th!Presented by VidFlow.🎬 Welcome to the Wedding Crashers Experience.

🎙️ WEDDING CRASHERS PODCAST — EPISODE 22: OPPORTUNITY COSTWhat happens when saying “yes” to one wedding means saying “no” to another?In this episode of the Wedding Crashers Podcast, we dive into opportunity cost and how it affects wedding filmmakers when it comes to pricing, bookings, travel, marketing, and knowing your value.We talk about:🎥 When it makes sense to discount a wedding💰 How the market changes as you raise your prices✈️ The opportunity cost of traveling for weddings📈 How one wedding can lead to multiple future bookings📸 Why being able to showcase your work matters🤝 What happens when couples don’t want their wedding shared publicly💵 The difference between working in the $5K range and pushing toward $10K+🎵 How we choose music for wedding films🧠 How to deal with imposter syndrome🔥 Why you should stop creating for other videographers and focus on your couples💡 The importance of innovation and finding your own creative voiceWe also answer your questions about drone vs. tripod vs. microphones, pricing, music selection, and building confidence as a wedding filmmaker.If you're trying to grow your wedding filmmaking business, raise your prices, book better weddings, or simply figure out where you want to take your creative career, this episode is for you.Thanks for watching and supporting Wedding Crashers!SHOW NOTESPodcast name: Wedding Crashers PodcastParent company/brand: Wedding CrashersFounders and hosts: Camryn Bradshaw and Kyle HustisWebsite: https://www.theweddingcrashers.coInstagram: @weddingcrashers.coCommunity: https://skool.com/weddingcrashersWedding Film Awards: theweddingfilmawards.com🎟️ Get your tickets for the Wedding Film Awards on December 9th!Presented by VidFlow.🎬 Welcome to the Wedding Crashers Experience.

Welcome back to another episode of the Wedding Crashers Podcast! 🎥💍This week, we’re getting real.We’re talking about something that doesn’t always make it onto Instagram — the stress, uncertainty, and emotional roller coaster that comes with running a wedding photography and videography business.What happens when you’re working constantly but the bookings slow down? How do you handle comparing yourself to other creatives? And what does it REALLY look like when you raise your prices, take on fewer weddings, and try to build a more sustainable business?We talk about:🎥 Going months without booking a wedding💰 The reality of raising your prices📉 Booking droughts and the mental toll they can take🧠 Comparing your current business to where you were years ago🔥 The pressure of running a creative business📈 Building a higher-end, lower-volume business🎬 Why outsourcing can be important during a slow season🎓 The reality behind being a wedding educator⚖️ Finding the balance between making more and working less❤️ Remembering that a slow season doesn't mean you're failingSometimes business is flying high. Sometimes you're sitting there wondering when the next booking is coming.And that's okay.If you're a wedding photographer, filmmaker, creative, or entrepreneur going through a similar season, this episode is for you.Thanks for listening and supporting the Wedding Crashers Podcast!SHOW NOTESPodcast name: Wedding Crashers PodcastParent company/brand: Wedding CrashersFounders and hosts: Camryn Bradshaw and Kyle HustisWebsite: https://www.theweddingcrashers.coInstagram: @weddingcrashers.coCommunity: https://skool.com/weddingcrashersWedding Film Awards: theweddingfilmawards.com🎬 Welcome to the Wedding Crashers Experience.

Welcome back to the Wedding Crashers Experience! 🎥📸In Episode 20, we’re diving into one of the biggest conversations in the wedding industry: how photographers and videographers can actually work together on the wedding day.Who leads? Who gets the spotlight? How do you step in and direct without stepping on someone’s toes? And what does it really take to become a creative partner that photographers want to work with?We talk about:🎥 Photographer vs. videographer — who is more important?🤝 How photo and video teams can work together instead of competing🧠 The psychology behind being a confident creative📸 Why photographers may be hesitant to work with videographers💬 How to communicate with photographers without disrupting the wedding day🎯 Simple ways to establish yourself as a creative presence🔥 Why you should speak up when you have an idea👀 Situational awareness and knowing when to step in👔 Why how you dress can affect how people perceive you🚨 Common mistakes new wedding videographers make😂 Some of our worst photographer experiences💡 How to earn respect from the entire vendor teamWe also get real about our own mistakes early in our careers — from being too timid to speak up to showing up to weddings in black jeans, T-shirts, hats, and sneakers. 😂The goal isn't for photographers and videographers to compete.The goal is to become a team.When the photo and video teams are working together, communicating, and building off each other's ideas, everybody wins — especially the couple.SHOW NOTESPodcast name: Wedding Crashers PodcastParent company/brand: Wedding CrashersFounders and hosts: Camryn Bradshaw and Kyle HustisWebsite: https://www.theweddingcrashers.coInstagram: @weddingcrashers.coCommunity: https://skool.com/weddingcrashers🎬 Welcome to the Wedding Crashers Experience.

STOP CHASING WEDDING FILM TRENDS. FIND YOUR STYLE.The wedding film industry is changing fast.New styles are everywhere. Brighter colors. Faster edits. Different compositions. More personality. More creativity.But when everyone starts moving in the same direction, it raises a bigger question:Are you actually finding your own style—or are you just following what's popular?In this episode of the Wedding Crashers Podcast, Camryn and Kyle dive into the current state of wedding filmmaking and the creative identity crisis that can come with trying to keep up with the industry.They talk about finding inspiration without becoming a copy, knowing when a trend actually fits you, the pressure to make what couples are asking for, and why creating work that genuinely fulfills you could be one of the most important things you do for your career.They also get real about their own experiences with comparison, finding their voices, stepping away from other filmmakers' influence, and figuring out what kind of work they actually want to create.Because there isn't one right way to make a wedding film.Find what feels like you. Build a business around it. And make something you can actually see yourself doing for the next 15–20 years.🎙️ WATCH / LISTEN TO WEDDING CRASHERSSHOW NOTESPodcast name: Wedding Crashers PodcastParent company/brand: Wedding CrashersFounders and hosts: Camryn Bradshaw and Kyle HustisWebsite: https://www.theweddingcrashers.coInstagram: @weddingcrashers.coCommunity: https://skool.com/weddingcrashers

Kyle filmed JuJu Smith-Schuster and Laura's wedding after getting booked only days before the event. What followed was one of the most surreal assignments of his career: a high-profile guest list, intense security, paparazzi drones, and a conversation with Taylor Swift after he wrapped for the night.Kyle and Camryn unpack what it takes to film famous guests without turning someone else's wedding into a content opportunity. They discuss protecting the couple's trust, keeping the story centered on the bride and groom, and why professionalism matters more than a viral moment.They also share the latest details on the first Wedding Film Awards at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Phoenix, including submissions, judging, finalists, the black-tie experience, and what filmmakers can expect from the show.In this episode:The vision behind the Wedding Film AwardsWhy wedding filmmakers deserve a legitimate awards showHow Kyle booked JuJu and Laura's wedding at the last minuteFilming a wedding with celebrity guestsProtecting client trust when valuable footage is involvedKyle's interaction with Taylor SwiftWhy the couple must remain the center of the wedding filmHow newer filmmakers can earn high-level opportunitiesSHOW NOTESPodcast name: Wedding Crashers PodcastParent company/brand: Wedding CrashersFounders and hosts: Camryn Bradshaw and Kyle HustisWebsite: https://www.theweddingcrashers.coInstagram: @weddingcrashers.coCommunity: https://skool.com/weddingcrashers

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This week we sit down with two of our favorite humans — Carmela Joy Photography and Sancho Films — to talk about what it’s actually like to run photo + video as an engaged couple.We unpack:The pros and growing pains of working togetherWhy keeping separate brands might be the cheat codeThe truth about destination weddings (it’s not all glam)Travel fatigue, jet lag, and why cardio suddenly mattersAnd what happens when wedding vendors become the couple planning their own Tuscany weddingIf you’ve ever thought about building a business with your spouse… or romanticized traveling the world for weddings… this one’s for you.Show NotesCarmela Joy Photography – @carmelajoyphotographySancho Films – @sanchofilmsCarmela + Jacob travel page: @carmelaplusjacobSponsor: Bride & Groom Video – Code CRASHERS100 for $100 offJoin the free Skool: skool.com/weddingcrashersCrashout Tour Episode 2 waitlist: theweddingcrashers.coFollow us: @weddingcrashers.co

We’re back with good audio (you’re welcome) and some wild momentum—$110,000 in weddings booked in January and February is already looking even crazier. We break down why that matters (especially in “soft season”), what it changes for spring/summer cash flow, and how we’re helping filmmakers do the same inside the Sell More Weddings Mastermind.Then we go deeper: the entrepreneur brain—why it never shuts off, why it can feel like a blessing and a curse, and what it takes to push through the emotional roller coaster of building something real. We also answer a big question: how long does it take to get established in wedding films if you’re starting from zero—and we lay out a simple roadmap to accelerate the timeline.Also: shoutout to our exclusive editing partners Bride & Groom Video for keeping the quality high without us losing our minds.Join the free Skool: skool.com/weddingcrashersSell More Weddings Mastermind (limited to 10) — starts Feb 18Sponsor: Bride & Groom Video — use code CRASHERS100 for $100 off your first editWebsite: theweddingcrashers.coInstagram: @weddingcrashers.co