As photographers, filmmakers and hybrid shooters what we offer to our clients is not just our creative skill, artistic flair or the technical knowledge we have to create photographs and films. Probably the most important element in our work and our unique selling point as a business is how we see the world and what drives us to do what we do and the way we do it. So in this episode we discuss where our own creative inspiration and motivation comes from and how that influences our work and the way we run our businesses. We hope that this might stir up a few thoughts around why you do what you ..read more

In the last episode we discussed the options when it came to choosing a camera to shoot hybrid photo and video coverage. The natural follow on it the discussion around lenses.  We reveal what our favourite lens is and what are go to piece of glass is for different parts of a wedding day. We have a debate over zooms vs primes and ponder over what direction we might go in the future.  This episode has got loads of great content in it, even if you don't shoot hybrid and you just shoot photo or video, because our conversation delves into if you to use different lenses for the different ..read more

In this episode we talk about one of the most talked about things amongst photographers and filmmakers - cameras!  Hybrid photo and video shooting requires a different level of speed and features from a camera, so if you are looking to get into hybrid shooting this episode will be really useful when it comes to choosing which camera system and model to use.  We discuss the cameras we have used previously, what we use now and what we will potentially look for in future cameras. It's not just about geeking out on tech, this conversation goes into practical considerations and we even ..read more

In our first proper episode hosting together we discuss the challenges of capturing a wedding in still photography and videography as a solo hybrid shooter. We go through an entire wedding day and discuss how we would approach each part of the day and the workarounds for the various aspects that need to be captured in both photo and video at the same time.  This is a great episode for anyone looking at offering hybrid who is unsure about how they can get the coverage they want, we hope it is helpful.  Song of the week from musicbed is: Epilogue - CHPTRS MB01TBP2AULSCIK The How to ..read more

It's time for a change and to freshen up the podcast and we are starting a new series by introducing our new co-host Kieran Paul and photographer and filmmaker who has been in the game for almost a decade.  In this episode we get to find out all about how Kieran got into photography/filmmaking in his early years, how he made his way into the wedding industry and we chat a little bit about what is to come next with the podcast. The How to Shoot Hybrid Podcast is for photographers and videographers who capture weddings, live events, work with commercial clients and work on creative project ..read more

As it has been 3 months since the last episode I wanted to give an explanation and fill you in on the exciting changes to the podcast moving forwards.  The How to Shoot Hybrid Podcast is for photographers and videographers who capture weddings, live events, work with commercial clients and work on creative projects. We discuss different topics around photography and filmmaking in each episode as well as interview guests in the photography, filmmaking and hybrid content creation industries. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hybridjules Website: ht ..read more

Happy New Year and for the first episode of 2024 I am giving you my 10 important things to focus on for success this year with your photography / videography business. These steps are the things that will make the biggest difference to how you feel about what you do and will shift things forward whether that is revenue growth or finding further fulfilment in your business.  The How to Shoot Hybrid Podcast is for photographers and videographers who capture weddings, live events, work with commercial clients and work on creative projects. We discuss different topics around photography and f ..read more

In this episode I discuss the reasons I believe longer wedding films / documentary edits / FOMO films or whatever else you would like to call them are more important than ever to our couples.  The How to Shoot Hybrid Podcast is for photographers and videographers who capture weddings, live events, work with commercial clients and work on creative projects. We discuss different topics around photography and filmmaking in each episode as well as interview guests in the photography, filmmaking and hybrid content creation industries. The podcast is hosted by Jules & Lyndsey Nelson, co-ow ..read more

It is that time of the year when if you live and work in the northern hemisphere you will be winding down from wedding season and trying to stay motivated to get through the editing list before the ball drops for next year! After discussing a variety of topics around how we capture things on the actual wedding day we are shifting to how we edit what we captured into something that will tell the story of our couples weddings day and bring back all the excitement and emotion.  Editing is the most time consuming aspect of being a photographer or videographer, which means having efficient pr ..read more

It is rare these days that I get excited by a piece of camera equipment. Getting new stuff at this point is like getting a new car, its great, but when you realise it does the same thing as your last car (gets you for A to B) the novelty wears off pretty quick. A new camera now is just a replacement for the old one that does the same thing, but a fraction better than the old one.  But every now and then you see an opportunity. You can see a potential for being able to use something to do things you couldn't do before. That's what happened for me when they announced the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 ..read more