In this episode, we discusses the most talked-about trend in the wedding industry right now: the rise of the content creator. Are they replacing videographers, and how should creative professionals adapt to a TikTok-driven market? We share our honest thoughts on the challenges and potential solutions, from offering next-day clips to staying true to your unique style in a sea of trends. Is it possible to fight the tide, or is it time to evolve?We also dive into what we've been up to on the road, including Liam shooting a stunning wedding in Ostuni, Italy, and Pete's "life-changing" experience hiring a second shooter for the first time at a wedding in Anglesey. Plus, hear how Laura and Pete got inspired by music videos and started experimenting with flash-style, direct lighting for video and a 4:3 aspect ratio to create a raw, editorial feel.Join us for an open conversation about navigating the ever-changing creative landscape, a surprisingly detailed chat about the limitations of expanding foam, and our usual highs and lows of the week—including one of us starting a brand new career!TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Welcome & Morning People vs. Night Owls 03:49 What We've Been Up To 03:53 Liam’s Shoots: London, Tunbridge Wells & A Wedding in Italy 05:29 Pete's "Life-Changing" Anglesey Wedding with a Second Shooter 08:21 Laura & Pete's Dorset Wedding & Manchester Shoots 08:57 Creative Development: Experimenting with Direct Lighting & 4:3 Ratio 17:24 DIY Chat: The Surprising Limits of Expanding Foam 18:21 Main Topic: The Great Content Creator Debate 19:32 Are Suppliers a Bigger Problem Than Couples? 22:29 The "Your Wedding is Not Content" Movement 30:25 How Videographers Can Adapt to the Trend 39:06 Final Thoughts on the Future 46:08 Highs and Lows of the Week 50:32 Liam's Big News: A Career ChangeGet 30% off Lawson Film School (until October 2025) with code: BACKTOSCHOOLLawson Film School: https://www.lawsonfilms.co.uk/lawson-film-schoolSay hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommuneGet a free 14 day trial of Musicbed: https://www.musicbed.com/invite/935Cyliamandbee.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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