Spice Wedding Films // Camcorders, Contracts and the Search for Joy
Coda Podcast - For Wedding FilmmakersShow Notes
Today on the Coda Podcast I’m joined by Chris Spice from Spice Wedding Films — a filmmaker known for his joyful, honest and heartfelt approach to capturing weddings.
In this episode, we dive into how Chris found his voice as a wedding filmmaker, the surprising contradiction of manufacturing moments in order to capture footage that still feels completely natural, and why simplifying the client journey can transform the experience for both you and your couples.
He also shares the story of a client from hell that prompted him to create the wedding videographer Super Contract that can help videographers protect their creativity, set expectations, and keep their business running smoothly.
This one’s packed with practical insight and real talk about filmmaking, storytelling and running a professional wedding-film business.
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