In this episode I break down what we set our custom buttons to for both photography and videography and why we chose those settings. It's key to be able to change important settings on your camera at a moments notice as conditions such as lighting and color temperature change frequently throughout a wedding day. We found these custom buttons are the best settings to have on hand to have the most control over what your camera is capturing.I also discuss the importance of white balance and the Kelvin scale. Stick around the entire episode because at the end I discuss end of the year taxes and getting my Covid vaccine! If you have any questions or topics you'd like me to discuss please message me on Midwest Weddings Facebook or Instagram!https://www.facebook.com/MidwestWeddingsPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/midwestweddingspodcast/Have a great week everyone!

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Episode #16 Custom Buttons & White Balance

In this episode I discuss and break down everything we bring to film an entire wedding day. From monopods to drones and everything in-between you'll hear why we select the equipment we've now been using for more than 2 years! Hopefully this episode will save you some time and money when searching for new and practical equipment to shoot weddings. I want to mention Kraig Adams* the Youtuber I got a lot of inspiration from when purchasing equipment from watching his behind the scenes during his time at Wedding Film School. (I forget his name at 21 minutes 30 seconds in) Check out his work!Below is all the equipment mentioned in our gear bag. Thanks for listening and as always if you have any questions or topics you want discussed on the Podcast message one of my social media platforms!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidwestWeddingsPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/midwestweddingspodcast/Manfrotto MVMXPRO500UShttps://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1288941-REG/manfrotto_mvmxpro500us_xpro_aluminum_video.html/?ap=y&ap=y&smp=y&smp=y&lsft=BI%3A514&gclid=Cj0KCQiAgomBBhDXARIsAFNyUqPaxoia_5ayJ4GIZ3iyCQFRHD_vV2col-8LZbmz3GXLJt4Cr8LsxpYaAjFwEALw_wcBSony Alpha a7 III Mirrorless Digital Camerahttps://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1394217-REG/sony_ilce_7m3_alpha_a7_iii_mirrorless.htmlTamron 28-75mm f/2.8https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1393332-REG/tamron_a036_28_75mm_f_2_8_di_iii.htmlTascam DR-10Lhttps://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1281085-REG/tascam_dr_10l_mini_portable_recorder.htmlTascam DR-60DmkIIhttps://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1084690-REG/tascam_dr_60mkii_portable_recorder_for_dslr.htmlYongnuo YN-216https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1302100-REG/yongnuo_yn_216_led_video_light.htmlDJI Mavic Mini https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1512649-REG/dji_cp_ma_00000123_01_mavic_mini_fly_more.html?ap=y&smp=yDJI Mavic Air 2https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1558184-REG/dji_cp_ma_00000176_03_mavic_air_2.html

Episode #15 Video Gear Bag Breakdown! From Monopods to Drones and Everything In-Between

In this episode I discuss the relationship that videographers have when working with photographers from other companies (and vice versa) I outline 6 specific steps videographers can take to ensure an easier work flow when working with a new photography company the day of the wedding.I also discuss what photographers can do to make the lives of videographers easier throughout the wedding day.As always if you have any topics or questions you'd like me to address on the podcast please send those to either our Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MidwestWeddingsPodcast or our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midwestweddingspodcast/Thanks for listening!

Episode #14 Working With Other Vendors (Video & Photo companies)

In this episode I break down how I conduct meetings with potential clients. I go through my Q&A sheet discussing the questions I ask and how to keep meetings concise and informative. I talk about some measures you can take prior to the meeting to better connect with your clients and ultimately leave a good lasting impression on the couple. I discuss what month we give out our only deal for the year and why. Finally, I close the podcast by explaining what I think might happen for the first half of the 2021 season based on what I've encountered with my 2021 clients, the news about vaccines, everyone becoming antsy about going back to normal mixed with warmer weather in the future and how all these factors play a role in shaping the 2021 wedding season.I hope you all enjoy and if you have any questions or topics you'd like me to address in the next podcast please message that over to one of my social media accounts. Thanks!https://www.facebook.com/MidwestWeddingsPodcast/https://www.instagram.com/midwestweddingspodcast/

Episode #13 Having a Successful Meeting & 2021 Predictions

This episode is all about the DJ industry! We discuss many different topics including: what makes for a good DJ and DJ experience, business pivots for DJ's in the era of Covid,  popular music and genres at weddings, the importance of always being curious as a business owner, 360 degree wedding video booth, "how to" animation videos, scaling the business, and so much more!I hope you all enjoy! Thanks for listening and as always if you have any suggestions or topics you'd like to hear discussed on the podcast just message us on our social media!www.facebook.com/MidwestWeddingsPodcast/https://www.instagram.com/midwestweddingspodcast/Thanks!

Episode #12 Bret Holden- Owner of One T Entertainment

This episode I discuss changing the format of the Podcast in hopes of releasing more episodes and at a quicker rate. I also review how Covid has effected our business and give you all real numbers as to how many 2020 weddings we had booked previous to the pandemic, how many outright canceled, how much money we ended up losing, the number of weddings we ended up capturing this year, how many rescheduled for 2020 or 2021 etc.I also discuss maxing out equipment, the advantages of doing both photo and video, some equipment (Sony) that is great for both photo and video, and much more!Thanks for listening and as always if you have any suggestions or topics you'd like to hear discussed on the podcast just message us on our social media!www.facebook.com/MidwestWeddingsPodcast/https://www.instagram.com/midwestweddingspodcast/Thanks!

Episode #11 A Business Review of 2020

I apologize about the time in-between podcasts- I address that in this episode and also break down a recent wedding we captured (photography & live stream) and how we began doing live streams for weddings with just the equipment we already have and free software. I hope you all enjoy and if you have any suggestions or topics you'd like to hear discussed on the podcast just message us on our social media!www.facebook.com/MidwestWeddingsPodcast/https://www.instagram.com/midwestweddingspodcast/Thanks!

Episode #10 Wedding Breakdown & Live Streaming Weddings

In this episode I will discuss how we captured our last wedding which was Saturday April 4th, 2020. I want to precede this episode by stating that this wedding happened exactly a month ago and precautions have since changed, mostly the importance of wearing a face mask of some sort. In future weddings we will be also wearing face masks and wanted to advocate that all wedding vendors should start wearing face mask until notified at the state level that it's safe to operate your business without one, which likely won't be anytime soon unfortunately.I hope you enjoy this episode and learn a bit from us how we are handling weddings in the midst of all this and also how we are dealing with date changes, postponements, and cancellations.I'll be releasing another Podcast later this month. As always if you have any questions or topics you'd like me to cover send them over to our social media accounts!https://www.facebook.com/MidwestWeddingsPodcast/https://www.instagram.com/midwestweddingspodcast/Stay safe out there everyone! 

Episode #9 Wedding Breakdown (Covid Edition)

My guest this month is Megan Easterday, traveling photographer and owner of Easterday Creative. Throughout this conversation we touch on many unique topics including: What it's like to be a traveling photographer, how we draw inspiration for personal projects as well as paid shoots, the evolution of camera equipment, film photography, brand photography, dealing with stress and anxiety, and so much more! For all the professional wedding photographers and videographers out there this episode is definitely worth the listen if you're feeling anxious and stressed during this time. You're not alone! If you have any questions or would like me to discuss a topic on the podcast send me a message on our Facebook at  www.Facebook.com/MidwestWeddingsPodcast or Instagram at www.Instagram.com/MidwestWeddingsPodcastThanks for listening everyone! Expect another Wedding Breakdown episode later in April!

Episode #8 Megan Easterday- Owner of Easterday Creative

In this podcast I will discuss our most recent wedding we captured (videography) and I will also talk about our response to the Covid-19 pandemic as it relates to the business. It's my hope to release the next podcast early April, hopefully including another guest, but if I have to postpone the guest I'll find another topic to have the podcast on or feel free to message me questions and your own topics to our Facebook or Instagram and I'll talk about those in the next episode. Thanks for tuning in everyone and stay safe!(Facebook.com/MidwestWeddingsPodcast)(Instagram.com/MidwestWeddingsPodcast)

Episode #7 Wedding Breakdown & COVID-19

This episode features Merri Haren, owner of Clover & Bloom Photography, based in Canton, Ohio. We had a great conversation covering so many different topics including: How to save time capturing detail shots, outsourcing post production work flows, advice for brand new wedding photographers, customizing mini photo sessions and styled shoots, how to capture sharp images, and so much more! Be sure to check back in next month Monday, April 6th, for another wedding breakdown episode!

Episode #6 Merri Haren- Owner of Clover & Bloom Photography

Since it's the first podcast of the month I will be breaking down the most recent wedding I captured and give you a behind the scenes look at how we do wedding photography AND videography. This week's wedding included Inman Productions providing 2 photographers and 1 videographer. Our next episode this month (Episode #6) will feature Merri from Clover and Bloom Photography so be sure to check back next week, Monday March 9th when that conversation will be available!

Episode #5 Wedding Breakdown

My guest this month is Arastasia Rolain, owner of Arastasia photography located in Cleveland, Ohio. We had an excellent conversation that covered so many different aspect of wedding photography. Some of the topics we discuss are the pros and cons of leasing a studio, effective branding & marketing strategies, relationships between photographers and videographers, how to keep second shooters shooting for you, client management, getting the most out of your white balance, website development, and so much more! No matter what stage your business is in or what skill level your photography is at I&apos;m confident you will find something valuable in this conversation. Next month I will be releasing 2 more podcasts, the first will be a wedding breakdown and the second will be another wonderful guest! Check back next month to see who it is!

Episode #4 Arastasia Rolain- Owner of Arastasia Photography

Since it's the first podcast of the month I will be breaking down the most recent wedding I captured and give you all a behind the scenes look at how do wedding videography. I discuss such things as the equipment we use, how we capture audio for ceremonies and receptions, how we set up our cameras for the ceremony, what makes for a smooth wedding timeline, and much more!

Episode #3 Wedding Breakdown

My guest this month is Rachel Baker, owner of Rachel Lucia Photography based out of Canton, Ohio.  In this episode we discuss a wide variety of topics including: How she got started with wedding photography, the gear and post production software she uses, how she manages clients, the stresses of being wedding photographer, how she sets herself apart from other wedding photographers, the future of wedding photography, and much more! 

Episode #2 Rachel Baker- Owner of Rachel Lucia Photography

I created this podcast to be a valuable and practical resource for both new and experienced photographers and videographers in the wedding industry. Every month I will publish 2 podcasts. The first podcast I will be discussing the most recent real life weddings I worked, the highs and lows of each, what I've learned from each wedding, the gear I use and the new equipment I purchase. The second episode every month I will have 1 guest on to talk about their own business, work flow, and personal style giving the listener an ever expanding portfolio of knowledge and perspectives. My goal for each podcast is to be REAL and provide PRACTICAL knowledge that can be incorporated in the work flow of both new and veteran photographers and videographers.

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