S1.Ep2. Photo & Film w Lauren Moffe & Lauren Licarione

Episode 2, we are joined by best friends, photographer, & cinematographers, Lauren L of ML Photo & Film and Lauren M of Lauren Maria Photo & Film. Trained professionally since college, and beginning business since 2013, both Laurens have a fascinating backstory in the Austin wedding scene. We chat about Photo & Video at weddings, but also the impact of these pictures and videos for years to come.

www.laurenmaria.com

www.mlphotofilm.com

1:07  Lauren L and M meet via Matt Montalvo at The Knot Network event in 2013

2:15 Lauren M talks about her backstory

4:45 Lauren L talks about her backstory

6:30 Original photo/film equipment and todays equipment

7:55 12th Man Productions at A&M with Lauren L

11:10 Lauren M’s formal training from medicine to video

14:15 Lauren M’s first wedding

16:00 Biggest Lesson from college

18:00 The big leap from hobby to profession

19:30 ML Photo and Film’s start

20:50 Denver vs Austin wedding Market

22:30 Transition into Photo from Film

23:22 Photo or Video for clients? Or Both?

24:00 Lauren M reason for video

25:30 Lauren L reason for video

26:30 Wedding Story by Lauren L 

28:00 Lauren M reason for video 2

32:05 Lauren M talks about professionalism, reading a room

34:20 Other Events, End of Life/Legacy Videos, Non-Profits, Videos raising awareness or money

38:15 What the wedding vendor scene was like in 2013 and what the scene is like today

40:25 Shoutout Brian with Bird and Bear

42:00 Natural pairing for Photo and Video

43:00 COVID’s impact, the first wedding after opening up

44:05 ILEA Best Photo/Film 2021 and 2022 for Lauren Maria

45:48 Advice to kids, people getting into this industry, and vendors in the industry

47:23 Advice to other vendors

49:45 First Look Yes or No? 

50:51 Vow Reading during first look (Vow advice)

51:26 No on Sparklers from Photo/Film and other exit options

54:20 Less of Bouqet Toss, Garter Toss

55:25 Biggest business changes from starting to today

58:00 Personal Style and questions to ask Photo/Video

1:00:00 How the initial meeting with Photo/Film goes, Timeline

1:04:00 Ask to see full galleries of photo/video (night vs day)

1:06:00 Lauren M’s recent engagement story

1:14:11 Final wedding stories