December hits different as a wedding videographer.

In this episode, Danny and Jason talk candidly about why leads always dip this time of year, why that’s completely normal, and how easy it is to spiral when inquiries slow down and editing deadlines stack up. We dig into the pressure we put on ourselves around Christmas delivery, how couples actually think about timelines, and why clear communication beats silent stress every single time

094 This time of year

We also cover:

• Why December is the worst time to panic about marketing
• Staying visible on Instagram without burning yourself out
• Handling “will it be ready for Christmas?” messages properly
• Why under-promising and over-delivering protects your sanity
• Practical ways to keep the needle moving when creativity is low

If you’re deep in the editing cave right now, feeling guilty for not posting, or worrying that your business is slowing down… this one’s for you. You’re not behind, you’re just in December.

🎧 Podcast Sponsors

LUMIX

A huge thank you to Lumix for supporting the podcast. If you want to try the new S1R2 or S1 Mark II for yourself, Lumix offer an incredible loan scheme where you can borrow a camera for 48 hours completely free. They’ll even deliver it and pick it up for you.

Use the code TWVP at the Lumix store for 10 percent off.
10 percent off with code TWVP
https://shop.panasonic.co.uk/

https://lumixloan.co.uk/

Bride and Groom Video

If your editing backlog is growing or you want more time back in your week, Bride and Groom Video are here to help.
You’ll get a dedicated account manager, an editor matched to your style, and fast turnaround without any overwhelm.

Listeners of That Wedding Videographer Podcast get £75 off their first order with the code TWVP75.
UK videographers also get access to exclusive package pricing on highlight and feature films.

https://bridengroom.video/twvp/

Vidflow

Give your couples a viewing experience that actually matches the quality of your films. With Vidflow, couples can watch on their TV, browse a gallery on their phone and enjoy everything fully wrapped in your branding.
Think of it like Netflix, but for wedding films.

Listeners of That Wedding Videographer Podcast get 10 percent off with the code TWVP.

https://signups.vidflow.co/ref/twvp

Wedola

Running a wedding filmmaking business comes with a lot to manage. From leads to contracts, emails to final delivery, there is plenty that needs your attention. Wedola brings it all together in one place.

It is a wedding industry CRM built for photographers and videographers. Wedola lets you capture enquiries, automate emails, send contracts, track bookings, manage timelines and client workflows, all from one clean dashboard. No more scattered spreadsheets or disappearing emails at midnight.

If you are ready to take control of your backend and get back to what you love, which is filming, try Wedola today. Use code TWVP for three months free.
https://wedola.co

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This week Danny and Jason sit down in their Christmas jumpers feeling the December burnout and dive straight into a huge summit update. There’s been a change to the speaker lineup, some exciting new additions, and a whole lot of behind the scenes about how the 2025 TWVS Summit is shaping up.

They chat about editing backlogs, house moves, parenting chaos, why Bride & Groom Video’s new UK pricing finally makes outsourcing make sense, and how tools like Plotline Pro could be about to save everyone hours in the edit.

You’ll also hear the full rundown of this year’s speakers and industry pros including Maclean & Erin, Becky Kinross, Ben Journee, Jack & Shannon, Dan Yates, Micaela Lindsay, and Sarah Craig, plus what each of them is bringing to the table.

And with sponsor support higher than ever, the boys break down why the ticket price has dropped, what that means for accessibility, and why 2025 is shaping up to be the biggest and most valuable summit yet.

If you haven’t yet grabbed your ticket… now’s the time.

SPONSORS

LUMIX

A huge thank you to Lumix for supporting the podcast. If you want to try the new S1R2 or S1 Mark II for yourself, Lumix offer an incredible loan scheme where you can borrow a camera for 48 hours completely free. They’ll even deliver it and pick it up for you.

Use the code TWVP at the Lumix store for 10 percent off.
10 percent off with code TWVP
https://shop.panasonic.co.uk/

https://lumixloan.co.uk/

Bride and Groom Video

If your editing backlog is growing or you want more time back in your week, Bride and Groom Video are here to help.
You’ll get a dedicated account manager, an editor matched to your style, and fast turnaround without any overwhelm.

Listeners of That Wedding Videographer Podcast get £75 off their first order with the code TWVP75.
UK videographers also get access to exclusive package pricing on highlight and feature films.

https://bridengroom.video/twvp/

Vidflow

Give your couples a viewing experience that actually matches the quality of your films. With Vidflow, couples can watch on their TV, browse a gallery on their phone and enjoy everything fully wrapped in your branding.
Think of it like Netflix, but for wedding films.

Listeners of That Wedding Videographer Podcast get 10 percent off with the code TWVP.

https://signups.vidflow.co/ref/twvp

Wedola

Running a wedding filmmaking business comes with a lot to manage. From leads to contracts, emails to final delivery, there is plenty that needs your attention. Wedola brings it all together in one place.

It is a wedding industry CRM built for photographers and videographers. Wedola lets you capture enquiries, automate emails, send contracts, track bookings, manage timelines and client workflows, all from one clean dashboard. No more scattered spreadsheets or disappearing emails at midnight.

If you are ready to take control of your backend and get back to what you love, which is filming, try Wedola today. Use code TWVP for three months free.
https://wedola.co

You all know this by now.... reviews mean the world to us! If you took anything away from this we'd love for you to leave one for us.

Leave us a voice note in the DM's and be featured on the podcast
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In this episode, we welcome the wonderful Lou from Rather Lovely Films — a filmmaker whose work blends cinematic polish with the warmth and charm of a modern home-movie aesthetic.

Lou shares how an unexpected career path through teaching, journalism, and even working on rollercoasters at Alton Towers helped shape the way she approaches weddings today. We talk about the transition into self-employment, why being around people energises her creative process, and the surprising overlap between managing a classroom and managing a wedding.

She opens up about imposter syndrome, redefining success, and why it's perfectly valid to prioritise family life over chasing destination weddings. We also dive into her love for Lumix, her obsession with the Sigma 50mm, and her bold move into camcorder-only packages — plus how a simple same-day teaser can elevate the couple experience without adding stress.

This is a thoughtful, heartfelt and genuinely uplifting conversation about creativity, confidence and carving out your own path in wedding filmmaking.

SPONSORS

LUMIX

A huge thank you to Lumix for supporting the podcast. If you want to try the new S1R2 or S1 Mark II for yourself, Lumix offer an incredible loan scheme where you can borrow a camera for 48 hours completely free. They’ll even deliver it and pick it up for you.
Use the code TWVP at the Lumix store for 10 percent off.
10 percent off with code TWVP
https://shop.panasonic.co.uk/

https://lumixloan.co.uk/

Bride and Groom Video

If your editing backlog is growing or you want more time back in your week, Bride and Groom Video are here to help.
You’ll get a dedicated account manager, an editor matched to your style, and fast turnaround without any overwhelm.
Listeners of That Wedding Videographer Podcast get £75 off their first order with the code TWVP75.
UK videographers also get access to exclusive package pricing on highlight and feature films.

https://bridengroom.video/twvp/

Vidflow

Give your couples a viewing experience that actually matches the quality of your films. With Vidflow, couples can watch on their TV, browse a gallery on their phone and enjoy everything fully wrapped in your branding.
Think of it like Netflix, but for wedding films.
Listeners of That Wedding Videographer Podcast get 10 percent off with the code TWVP.

https://signups.vidflow.co/ref/twvp

You all know this by now.... reviews mean the world to us! If you took anything away from this we'd love for you to leave one for us.

Leave us a voice note in the DM's and be featured on the podcast
https://www.instagram.com/thatweddingvideographerpodcast

Danny Rizzo
https://www.instagram.com/rizzo.films

Jase Hunter
https://www.instagram.com/afterglowweddings