In this episode of FilmingLife®: The Podcast for Photographers & Filmmakers our host Courtney Holmes chats with FilmingLife® Member Experience Specialist and Family Filmmaker Kylie Purtell about the perils & pitfalls of comparing yourself to others, getting caught up in perfectionism, and how to avoid both.
Read MoreIf you’ve been a keen photographer or filmmaker for any length of time, you’ll know just how easy it can be to get caught in the trap of spending thousands upon thousands of dollars and still wanting more gear.
Here at FilmingLife®, one of our aims is teach photographers how to make films using the gear they have right now. No need to spend money on fancy gimbals, lenses & high-end cameras. We want family filmmaking to be as accessible as possible. and our members make incredible films using anything from their phones to to their entry-level DSLR cameras. You don’t need fancy gear to make meaningful, heart-felt films.
Having said all that, there are a few things that you might find useful if you want to level up your filmmaking game. Some of these things we consider essential, some of these things are fun extras. Either way, these are all things we use and love, so today we thought we’d share our very favourite family filmmaking gear with you…
Read MoreUsing social media effectively for your business comes down to working smarter, not harder, and it’s about so much more than just amassing followers and gaming the algorithm.
In Episode 23 of FilmingLife: The Podcast for Photographers & Filmmakers, Courtney Holmes and Allison Redmon sat down for a chat with our very own Marketing Manager Jill Seamer to discuss the best way family filmmakers can use social media in their business.
The episode is filled with so many great tips & ideas that we thought we’d share 5 of our favourites here on the blog for easy reference.
Read MoreIn this episode of FilmingLife®: The Podcast for Photographers & Filmmakers our host Courtney Holmes chats with FilmingLife Member Experience Specialist Kylie Purtell…
Read MoreFilmingLife® goes beyond the basics and teaches you everything from switching your camera over to video for the first time right through to working with clients and running a successful family films business. On top of the first-class education from the world’s leading family filmmaker Courtney Holmes, when you become a member at FilmingLife® you also gain access to the biggest online network and support community of family filmmakers in the world.
Read MoreIn this episode of FilmingLife®: The Podcast for Photographers & Filmmakers our hosts Courtney Holmes and Allison Redmon chat with FilmingLife Marketing Guru Jill Seamer about all things social media for the Family Filmmaker.
Read MoreIn this episode of FilmingLife: The Podcast for Photographers & Filmmakers, Courtney, Allison & Kylie sit down to discuss the August 2020 run of the 9 Day Mini Keepsake Film Challenge and announce the giveaway winners.
Read MoreIn this episode of FilmingLife: The Podcast for Photographers & Filmmakers our host Allison Redmon sits down for a chat with photographer & filmmaker Sara Garcia about shooting Outdoor Lifestyle Family Films as apart of her successful family photography business in Colorado. Allison & Sara chat about how Sara preps her clients for these film session, how she approaches shooting this type of session, and Sara's three sources of inspiration in her art.
Read MoreIn this episode of FilmingLife®: The Podcast for Photographers & Filmmakers our hosts Courtney Holmes and Allison Redmon are joined by Kylie Purtell to talk all things filmmaking with a GoPro. They’ll talk about the pros & cons, the challenges & advantages and how you can get the best out of your GoPro.
Read MoreIn this episode of FilmingLife®: The Podcast for Photographers & Filmmakers our hosts Courtney Holmes and Allison Redmon introduce the next theme in our #6filmchallenge, Double Exposures. They’ll talk about how to create double exposures in filmmaking and how they can be a great storytelling tool.
Read MoreOur #6filmchallenge for May and June focused on the theme of “Motherhood”. This was a beautifully broad theme, full of potential for soul searching and self-expression. Our members, as usual, took our breath away with their unique interpretations of this theme. Take a moment to dive into these films, we hope they both inspire you but also show that documenting Motherhood doesn't have to be complicated to be heartfelt.
Read MoreIn this episode of FilmingLife®: The Podcast for Photographers & Filmmakers our hosts Courtney Holmes and Allison Redmon talk about what’s changed in their businesses since the beginning of the COVID 19 Pandemic and how they are making adjustments to their client sessions and the ways you can use your time when you’re not shooting.
Read MoreIn this episode of FilmingLife: The Podcast for Photographers & Filmmakers our host Courtney Holmes chats with FilmingLifer Pro, Francesca Russell about her journey into filmmaking, and what it’s been like to build a business around making films.
Read MoreIn this episode of FilmingLife®: The Podcast for Photographers & Filmmakers our hosts Courtney Holmes and Allison Redmon have an honest conversation about the ups and downs of running a full time business making family films.
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