Emma Brown of Emma Victoria Photography joins me to chat about creating timeless, candid images, shooting 30 weddings a year while raising a little one, and her take on trends like off-camera flash and the film resurgence. We also dive into the balance between posing and prompting, how she stays inspired, and the challenges of running a photography business solo.

Highlights include:

• Emma’s laid-back lifestyle and newborn session approach
• Her gear of choice and favorite lenses
• Thoughts on second shooters and client relationships
• Where she finds inspiration and what she’s working toward next

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In this episode of Artist Date, host Nicole Romanoff sits down with journalist and wedding videographer Laura Woodward for a conversation about storytelling, balancing multiple careers, and finding her unique style in videography. From shooting her first wedding with a CTV broadcast camera to filming over 100 weddings, Laura shares insights on creativity, trends, and what truly makes a compelling story—whether it's a news report or a wedding film.

Why Listen?

• Discover how Laura balances a full-time career in journalism with running a successful wedding videography business.
• Gain insight into the differences and similarities between storytelling in news and wedding films.
• Learn how trends in wedding videography have evolved and why Laura embraces a more candid, upbeat style.
• Hear Laura’s approach to editing, color grading, and structuring a compelling wedding film.
• Get behind-the-scenes insights into working with photographers, capturing emotion, and storytelling through video.
• Find out Laura’s aspirations for the future, from working on larger productions to making more self-serving creative projects.

Key Moments & Takeaways:

- "It’s a full-circle moment." Laura shares how she started filming weddings using a CTV news camera and how her gear has now surpassed what she once used for journalism.

- The Art of Balancing Two Careers: Laura explains why she continues to pursue both journalism and wedding videography, despite the intense workload.

- "Your first shot should be like a first date." Laura applies the principles of news storytelling to wedding videos, ensuring an engaging and emotionally compelling experience for the viewer.

- From Cookie Cutter to Unique Stories: How Laura transitioned from making slow, dramatic wedding films to a more authentic, candid, and fun storytelling approach.

- Super 8 & Trends in Videography: Why Laura started shooting Super 8 film and how she navigates industry trends while staying true to her creative style.

- "Shoot to edit." Laura’s biggest tip for videographers: think about the edit while shooting to ensure a seamless and compelling final film.

- Advice for Couples Booking a Videographer: What to look for in a wedding video and how to choose the right storyteller for your big day.

- Paris Photoshoot with Delaney: Behind the scenes of Laura’s recent creative project in Paris, working with models and capturing dreamlike footage.

Connect with Laura:

- Website: [lovelauravideos.com](https://lovelauravideos.com)

- Instagram: [@lovelauravideos](https://www.instagram.com/lovelauravideos)

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In this episode of Artist Date, host Nicole Romanoff sits down with filmmaker and photographer Aaron Sinclair to discuss his creative journey from music to filmmaking, the challenges of independent film production, and his latest feature film, The Wild. Aaron shares insights into the filmmaking process, the difference between cinematography and videography, and how storytelling through visuals and music continues to shape his work.

They also dive into the intricacies of editing, directing, and navigating film festivals, along with the creative highs and inevitable struggles of bringing a project to life. Whether you're a filmmaker, photographer, or simply a lover of cinema, this episode is packed with valuable insights and inspiration.

Key Moments & Takeaways:

- (00:00) Introducing Aaron Sinclair: The first filmmaker to appear on Artist Date, Aaron talks about his creative background and how he transitioned from music into film.

- (02:27) Cinematography vs. Videography: Aaron breaks down the differences and why the term "cinematic photography" is a bit of a misnomer.

- (09:31) From Music to Film: How Aaron’s love for music and sound design influenced his approach to filmmaking.

- (17:26) Film Inspirations: Aaron reflects on how Mulholland Drive and other abstract films influenced his visual storytelling.

- (22:18) Writing The Wild: How a short film concept evolved into a full-length feature, written in just one week.

- (31:45) The Challenges of Indie Filmmaking: Wearing multiple hats in production, editing, and promotion.

- (40:57) The Film Festival Circuit: What it takes to get an independent film into major festivals and the challenges of breaking into the industry.

- (55:29) What’s Next? Aaron talks about his next feature film and the future of his filmmaking career.

Memorable Quotes:

• “Cinematography is about creating a world within the frame.”
• “The hardest part of directing is realizing the more hats you wear, the less directing you actually do.”
• “Writing The Wild came in a flow state—it was one of those rare times where the story just poured out.”
• “If you want to make films, just start. You have to be bad at it first.”

Where to Watch & Connect with Aaron:

• Watch The Wild: thewildmovie.ca
• Instagram: @aaronsinclair.film
• Website: aaronsinclairfilm.com

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