Listen "Debating "Deranged" Film Trends & A £4,500 Cautionary Tale"
Episode Synopsis
Driving through the night fuelled by nothing but caffeine and desperation? Or wondering if a popular wedding trend is all it's cracked up to be? This week - that's us!Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OurCreativeCommuneJoin Pete, Laura, Liam, and Bee for a debrief on the delightful chaos of being a wedding creative. We recount our most stressful travel nightmares—from car breakdowns in rural France to nearly missing ceremonies by minutes. We also share stories from our latest weddings, including one on a boat and another where we experimented with a "video-first, photos-second" approach.What's going on in the wedding industry this week? Wer deep dive into the recent drama surrounding a planner's critique of film photography. Is it an overpriced, "deranged" trend, or a beautiful art form? We break down the controversy, discuss the power of creative freedom, and explore why you should always "shoot what you want."Plus, we share our highs and lows, featuring wholesome jam-making, a last-minute elopement to Skye, and a serious warning about an online scam that cost one of us thousands. Tune in for a packed episode full of laughs, rants, and a few hard-won lessons.Timestamps:00:35 The reality of post-wedding burnout.03:45 Our most bonkers wedding travel stories (breakdowns in France, marathon drives across Europe).08:50 The stress of nearly missing a wedding.13:26 What we've been shooting: A pub, a boat, and a "no-photos" wedding.24:04 THE BIG DEBATE: Is film photography an overpriced, "deranged" trend?31:32 Our take: Why you should shoot what you want and embrace creative freedom.38:51 Highs & Lows: Wholesome moments, elopements, and getting scammed out of £4,500.Get a free 14 day trial of Musicbed: https://www.musicbed.com/invite/935CyLawson Film School: https://www.lawsonfilms.co.uk/lawson-film-schoolSay hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommuneliamandbee.comlawsonfilms.co.uklawsonphotography.co.uk#weddingphotography #weddingvideography #filmphotography #creativepodcast #weddingindustry #ourcreativecommune Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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