This feels like such a breath of fresh air. To be so honest and vulnerable about this feels so reassuring. I have just done my biggest wedding season yet and having that post wedding burnout is really getting to me and seeing this just has been great to hear. All the best for all your future weddings.
Oh dude! The burnout is real!! I had such bad burnout at the end of last year’s season. I think it was only because we decided to change direction that I got excited about weddings again.
I felt this… like a lot! I should be doing more to network and collab with other vendors in the niche. Neglect of IG is a thing for me too! I have to do better and I totally relate. Thank you for sharing your experience, thoughts and perspective.
Josh, wow man props to being so open and vulnerable. It's crazy the pressure we put on ourselves as wedding filmmakers, but also goes to show how much we care about showing up for your clients, our business, and creating art. That's why I appreciate the wedding filmmaker community so much. You said it yourself, you haven't failed, and we're all learning. Also, the videos you've been putting out here have been top tier quality and just wanted to say that I love your work and style! Looking forward to seeing more!
Honestly one of my favorite creators. I've felt pretty lazy in wanting to make videos, reach out to people potential clients but damn dude you're really an inspiration!
Great video! Your honesty and how you've pointed out very clearly what a failing wedding videographer has to do to save his business nowadays is rather unique and rare. I've had some of these ideas in the back of my mind for a while now, but I was dreading the day I would be forced to actually implement them. Why? Because when I started my wedding videography business I was already passionate about filmmaking and anything related to movie production. I started out believing that I had a personal vision for my wedding films, a vision which customers would find appealing and this would be the main driving force of the business, along with the former clients's recommendations to new clients. In my mind, what mattered most was what I filmed on the wedding day and how I edited it and if the client was happy. Should this not be enough? Why is it that nowadays wedding videographers are basically "at the bottom of the food chain", so to speak? If you need to get on the good side of the wedding florist (no disrespect for what they do, but just saying) and give them free advertising videos in 48hrs after the event, in the hopes that they might recommend you to future clients, then I think you should switch businesess and move up the food chain. Shouldn't other wedding vendors be contacting us and paying us to make them advertising videos? If nowadays for your videos to be "better" you need to look at and copy the style of other successful wedding videographers then what's the point of doing this in the first place if you don't believe in your own filmmaking vision? If we need to be researching to see what people want to watch on instagram and "invent" fake wedding content just to get views and not use our own wedding content then, again, it seems our business is becoming irrelevant. What advice would I give to anyone starting out as a wedding videographer? If you like or even love filmmaking and video editing DO NOT start a wedding videography business unless you only view it strictly as just a business like any other. Do not mix your passion for filmmaking or video in it, only do what is required for you to succeed as a business. Sorry for being blunt, but it generally seems that the wedding videography business, as a service/industry, will eventually become extinct and replaced either with social media creators which will use a phone to produce wedding content, or by a subscription based app.
Well said, brother! I think if we're honest with ourselves -- we've all done what you've described. This is a really good reminder and I liked how you filmed it. What is this space btw? Looks cool.
It's awesome to see such vulnerability and honesty, and I have to think that shooting and editing this was cathartic for you in many ways. As someone starting out in the wedding business right now (I shot one wedding four years ago), it's really helpful to see how you're learning from your mistakes. Just know that you haven't FAILED (though it's a great title), and that you're taking all the right steps to grow. You have everything you need to be successful - whatever that means to you. 👊🏻❤
love your transparency in this video. very helpful tips as well 🙏🏽 I'll definitely try to implement some of these stuff to my wedding filmmaking journey. I haven't been great at posting to my instagram page as well lol. I'll have to do more of that this year. Great video Josh!
Great advice, superb shots (I’m impressed how many times you’ve moved the camera for different backgrounds, wide, tight) and amazing content overall! Why do you have only 574 subscribers?! This has to change. Quickly 😊
I'm currently trying to start my own business, and sometimes I feel overwhelmed by everything I have to do to grow in this industry. I won't lie, sometimes I even consider giving up, but your video teaches me that even the most experienced people go through these kinds of things. Thank you for making this video and giving me some guidance on what I need to do to improve my business and my vision as a videographer
Thank you Rene!! I feel like the best advice is to find a good mentor. Whether that’s a paid course, a few mentorship sessions, or someone you’re able to hang out with and learn from. Basically everything I talked about in the video is my personal feelings/goals for my business, so don’t take it all as gospel 😄
I'm so glad youtube recommended this video to me! I'm subbed because I want to see your journey and hear about the lessons you learn in the making of your business! All the best!
Inspiring video, Josh! You are not alone friend. Also love how you filmed this video, super engaging! Crushing it my man!
Thanks Jaired! And I actually filmed this in a broken down grain mill. Super cool building!
This feels like such a breath of fresh air. To be so honest and vulnerable about this feels so reassuring. I have just done my biggest wedding season yet and having that post wedding burnout is really getting to me and seeing this just has been great to hear. All the best for all your future weddings.
Oh dude! The burnout is real!! I had such bad burnout at the end of last year’s season. I think it was only because we decided to change direction that I got excited about weddings again.
I love this my man! Can't wait to follow your journey :)
Thank you!! 🥹
I felt this… like a lot! I should be doing more to network and collab with other vendors in the niche. Neglect of IG is a thing for me too! I have to do better and I totally relate. Thank you for sharing your experience, thoughts and perspective.
Thanks Neil 🥹 Yeah, being consistently present on Instagram is a struggle 😄
Josh, wow man props to being so open and vulnerable. It's crazy the pressure we put on ourselves as wedding filmmakers, but also goes to show how much we care about showing up for your clients, our business, and creating art. That's why I appreciate the wedding filmmaker community so much. You said it yourself, you haven't failed, and we're all learning.
Also, the videos you've been putting out here have been top tier quality and just wanted to say that I love your work and style! Looking forward to seeing more!
Thank you so much Clayton! I really appreciate the encouragement 😊
Man, you are so talented my friend. Your future is so bright. You are shooting with Emma K and your RUclips channel is going to blow up. 🫶🏻🙌🏻👊🏼
Thank you! 🙌🏻 I’ve been super blessed this year with some of the opportunities that have opened up to me.
Honestly one of my favorite creators. I've felt pretty lazy in wanting to make videos, reach out to people potential clients but damn dude you're really an inspiration!
Oh my gosh! I’m honored! Thank you Erick!
This...this hits home. Thank you for making this.
Yeah man! It’s been a rough season and I’ve heard other wedding videographers are experiencing similar stuff.
Thank you for sharing this! I can totally relate to this 😊
Thank you! I’m so glad other people are connecting with it 😊
I subscribed to your channel because I sincerely believed in you and would like to see your future films and listen to your success story.
Thank you!! 🥹
Loved every bit of this video! I got my first big wedding at the end of next month and I'm rather nervous. Thanks for the video!
Dude that’s awesome!! Just watch a bunch of RUclips videos about weddings and serve that couple the best you can 😄
@@JoshBirman thanks. I'm planning on it, as well as buying a course. I love courses.
Nice! Great idea!
Love it, brother. You guys have a beautiful adventure ahead of you. Thankful for our friendship ❤️
Thanks Sean!! 😘
Great video! Your honesty and how you've pointed out very clearly what a failing wedding videographer has to do to save his business nowadays is rather unique and rare. I've had some of these ideas in the back of my mind for a while now, but I was dreading the day I would be forced to actually implement them. Why? Because when I started my wedding videography business I was already passionate about filmmaking and anything related to movie production. I started out believing that I had a personal vision for my wedding films, a vision which customers would find appealing and this would be the main driving force of the business, along with the former clients's recommendations to new clients. In my mind, what mattered most was what I filmed on the wedding day and how I edited it and if the client was happy. Should this not be enough? Why is it that nowadays wedding videographers are basically "at the bottom of the food chain", so to speak? If you need to get on the good side of the wedding florist (no disrespect for what they do, but just saying) and give them free advertising videos in 48hrs after the event, in the hopes that they might recommend you to future clients, then I think you should switch businesess and move up the food chain. Shouldn't other wedding vendors be contacting us and paying us to make them advertising videos? If nowadays for your videos to be "better" you need to look at and copy the style of other successful wedding videographers then what's the point of doing this in the first place if you don't believe in your own filmmaking vision? If we need to be researching to see what people want to watch on instagram and "invent" fake wedding content just to get views and not use our own wedding content then, again, it seems our business is becoming irrelevant. What advice would I give to anyone starting out as a wedding videographer? If you like or even love filmmaking and video editing DO NOT start a wedding videography business unless you only view it strictly as just a business like any other. Do not mix your passion for filmmaking or video in it, only do what is required for you to succeed as a business. Sorry for being blunt, but it generally seems that the wedding videography business, as a service/industry, will eventually become extinct and replaced either with social media creators which will use a phone to produce wedding content, or by a subscription based app.
Great and awesome video. ⚡️
Amazing Video bro!!! Keep Going!!!
Thank you!!!
Well said, brother! I think if we're honest with ourselves -- we've all done what you've described.
This is a really good reminder and I liked how you filmed it. What is this space btw? Looks cool.
Thanks man!! The space was insane! It was a broken down grain mill will all the original equipment still in there.
@@JoshBirman very cool 😎
Same boat! Love your work. Thanks!
It's awesome to see such vulnerability and honesty, and I have to think that shooting and editing this was cathartic for you in many ways. As someone starting out in the wedding business right now (I shot one wedding four years ago), it's really helpful to see how you're learning from your mistakes. Just know that you haven't FAILED (though it's a great title), and that you're taking all the right steps to grow. You have everything you need to be successful - whatever that means to you. 👊🏻❤
Thanks Brian! 🥹❤️
Your videos are good. Shocking that you don't have more subs.
Thanks man!
@@JoshBirman what font do you use for your video screenshots? Is it like Georgia?
@premshashi Peach Crush actually 😊
relate with this hard bro. Way to pivot and find new ways to bring in clients!
love your transparency in this video. very helpful tips as well 🙏🏽 I'll definitely try to implement some of these stuff to my wedding filmmaking journey. I haven't been great at posting to my instagram page as well lol. I'll have to do more of that this year. Great video Josh!
Thanks man!! I find I have to be really disciplined with Instagram posting or I’ll just never post 😂
Great advice, superb shots (I’m impressed how many times you’ve moved the camera for different backgrounds, wide, tight) and amazing content overall! Why do you have only 574 subscribers?! This has to change. Quickly 😊
Thank you!!
Love it man. Inspiring. Loving the thought you're putting into everything!
Thanks Maclean!!!
I'm currently trying to start my own business, and sometimes I feel overwhelmed by everything I have to do to grow in this industry. I won't lie, sometimes I even consider giving up, but your video teaches me that even the most experienced people go through these kinds of things. Thank you for making this video and giving me some guidance on what I need to do to improve my business and my vision as a videographer
Thank you Rene!! I feel like the best advice is to find a good mentor. Whether that’s a paid course, a few mentorship sessions, or someone you’re able to hang out with and learn from. Basically everything I talked about in the video is my personal feelings/goals for my business, so don’t take it all as gospel 😄
what an absolutely incredible video! THX for opening up like u did and inspiring others. WOW.
Thanks dude!! 🥹
I'm so glad youtube recommended this video to me! I'm subbed because I want to see your journey and hear about the lessons you learn in the making of your business! All the best!
Thanks man!!
This was very helpful ❤
This. So empowering, encouraging, and inspiring TO EVERYONE. my friend, it’s an honor to know and work with you 🫶
Thank you SO much Emma! 🥹 Can’t wait to shoot with you again 😄
Wow!!! So jam packed with good information!!! This is awesome man! 🙌
Thanks man!!
Amen to this! Well done!
I love this so much. Thanks for putting this out in to the world, it is a gift.
Thanks man!!
Proud to be your friend! Love the creativity in the style and structure of this video.
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Thank you for being vulnerable and taking the time to share! Inspiring for sure
Thank you!
This is good stuff. Appreciate your insight and agree about helping the vendors out. Never know when another door might open down the road.
Thanks for being vulnerable Josh. Needed this today!
Thank you Jake!!
Man. I’m genuinely inspired by your vulnerability/self-awareness. Takes guts. Excited to see where this takes you!
Thank you Ben!!