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