FilmingLife® UNFILTERED Podcast
29 episodes
Chloe Lodge on Being a Creative Warrior and Expansive Art
In this episode of FilmingLife® UNFILTERED: The Podcast for Photographers & Filmmakers, your hosts Courtney Holmes & Kylie Purtell sit down for a chat with New Zealand based photographer Chloe Lodge to talk all things creativity & process. Find out more about Chloe in our shownotes here: Follow us on Instagram @ filminglifeacademy @unfiltered.au
Staying True to Your Creative Self with Special Guest Lauren Phillips
Lauren Phillips is an artist based in the Northern Rivers region of NSW, Australia. From adversity to world renown for her photography, we chat to Lauren about how important staying to her creative self is, and we also discuss her latest creative adventure, Virtual Photo Shoots. Learn more about Lauren in the shownotes here: https://filminglifeacademy.com/free-resources/lauren-phillips-artist-filminglife-podcast The FilmingLife® Unfiltered Podcast is for photographers & filmmakers and is hosted by Courtney Holmes & Kylie Purtell for FilmingLife® Follow us on Instagram @ filminglifeacademy @ unfiltered.au
Feel the Fear: Is it holding you back?
In this episode of the FilmingLife® UNFILTERED: The Podcast for Photographers & Filmmakers, Courtney and Kylie sit down for a chat about fear and why it seems to hold so many of us back from achieving the things we want. See the shownotes here: https://filminglifeacademy.com/free-resources/feel-the-fear-filminglife-podcast FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @ filminglifeacademy @ unfiltered.au
The Art of Storytelling Photography with Michelle McKay Photographer
In this episode of the FilmingLife® UNFILTERED: The Podcast for Photographers & Filmmakers, Courtney and Kylie sit down for a chat with Melbourne based in-home newborn & young-family photographer MICHELLE MCKAY. Learn more about Michelle in our shownotes here: https://filminglifeacademy.com/free-resources/michelle-mckay-photographer-filminglife-podcast Follow us on Instagram @ filminglifeacademy @ unfiltered.au
Building a Brand & Business You Love with Special Guest Sophie Lea Photography
In this episode of the FilmingLife® Unfiltered Retreat Speaker Interviews, Courtney and Kylie sit down for a chat with Sydney newborn & family portrait photographer Sophie Partyka from SOPHIE LEA PHOTOGRAPHY. Learn more about Sophie in our show notes here: https://filminglifeacademy.com/free-resources/sophie-lea-photography-filminglife-podcast
Getting Reel: Instagram Reels & Shifting Mindsets
In this episode of FilmingLife® Unfiltered: The Podcast for Photographers & Filmmakers, your hosts Courtney Holmes & Kylie Purtell, have a wide ranging chat about FilmingLife® Academy’s new Colour Grading course, shifting mindsets and everyone’s current social media nemesis, Instagram Reels. You’ll hear Courtney & Kylie chat about: • What’s been happening since the last episode • Courtney’s new Colour Grading course, what’s included and how it will take your films to the next level The Australian Photographic Prize & Village Cinematic Award • Instagram Reels - what are they, how we feel about them, how we’re approaching them and making them our friend
Shit Happens: Moving Forward in 2022
Join your hosts Courtney Homes & Kylie Purtell as they chat all things family filmmaking & photography. In the first episode for 2022, Courtney & Kylie explain just what the heck happened to the FilmingLife® Podcast in 2021 and what happens when life gets in the way. www.filminglifeacademy.com
The Camera as an Instrument for Hope & Healing - Interview with FilmingLifer PRO Amy Murgatroyd
In this episode of FilmingLife® UNFILTERED: The Podcast for Photographers & Filmmakers your host Kylie Purtell interviews FilmingLifer PRO, Amy Murgatroyd. You’ll hear Kylie & Amy chat about: - Amy’s journey to filmmaking and what led her to create the films she makes - The beauty of being a beginner - The comparison trap and bringing your work back to your ‘why’ - The magic that happens when passion & purpose intersect - Passion as the flame, purpose as the fuel - The camera as an instrument for hope & healing - Stripping ourselves down to become a blank slate for our clients to write their story on, receiving rather than taking Learn more at www.filminglifeacademy.com
Support For Your Success
In this episode of the FilmingLife® UNFILTERED: The Podcast for Photographers & Filmmakers your hosts Courtney Holmes & Kylie Purtell chat about why they believe a good support network is crucial for your success. Learn more at https://filminglifeacademy.com/free-resources/support-for-success-filminglife-podcast
Your Artistic Vision VS What People Want
In this episode of the FilmingLife® Podcast your hosts Courtney Holmes & Kylie Purtell chat about your artistic vision versus what other people want, and how to find a comfortable medium between the two. Courtney will also share an excerpt from one of the lessons in her intermediate course in the Academy, FilmingLife® 201: The Art of Filming Families. Find the show notes at filminglifeacedmy.com/podcast-1
How to Use a Lensbaby in Your Session
In this episode of the FilmingLife® Podcast your hosts Courtney Holmes & Kylie Purtell chat with guest Allison Redmon about the how, when & why of using a Lensbaby in your client sessions. https://www.filminglifeacademy.com/podcast-1
Social Media Shutdown. What Would You Do?
In this episode of the FilmingLife® Podcast, Courtney Holmes & Kylie Purtell chat with Australian photographer Karen Webb about what it's like to wake up and realise your Facebook business page has been shutdown with no warning. Find out more here: https://www.filminglifeacademy.com/home/social-media-shutdown-filminglife-podcast
How to Get Out of a Creative Rut
In this episode of the FilmingLife® Podcast your hosts Courtney Holmes & Kylie Purtell about creative ruts, how to recognise when you're in a rut, and what you can try to pull yourself out of it. Learn more at www.filminglifeacademy.com/podcast-1
Self-Evaluation as an Artist
In episode of the FilmingLife® Podcast our host Courtney Holmes chats about why it’s important to reflect and analyse our art and how that self-evaluation can improve your work and help your business. Learn more at www.filminglifeacademy.com
Get In Closer: The Story Is In The Details
In this episode of the FilmingLife® Podcast Courtney Holmes chats with FilmingLife® Educator Allison Redmon about using details & b-roll to take your storytelling to the next level. You’ll hear Courtney & Allison’s thoughts & tips on: • What is B-Roll? • How you can use it to enhance your storytelling • Why the details matter so much • How focal length can make a difference to the shots you get • How to manage fast-moving scenes (and kids!) • How client prep can help lead you toward important details• Finding unique & interesting ways to capture details for enhanced storytelling • Storyboarding & thinking ahead for success with your films. Learn more at https://www.filminglifeacademy.com/podcast-1
Comparison And Perfectionism
In this episode of the FilmingLife® Podcast our hosts Courtney Holmes & Kylie Purtell chat about the perils & pitfalls of comparing yourself to others, getting caught up in perfectionism, and how to avoid both.
The Power Of Creativity
In this episode of the FilmingLife® Podcast our hosts Courtney Holmes & Kylie Purtell chat about the power of creativity, how Kylie found her artistic voice, and the magic that happened when she stopped comparing herself to others. See the shownotes --> https://filminglifepodcast.com/episode24
Social Media for Family Filmmakers
In this episode of the FilmingLife® Podcast Courtney Holmes chats with guests Allison Redmon & Jill Seamer about all things social media marketing for the family filmmaker & photographer. With a degree in Marketing, Jill shares her tips & tricks to get the most out of social media for your business.
Outdoor Lifestyle Family Films with Sara Garcia
In episode 21 of the FilmingLife® Podcast our host Allison Redmon sits down for a chat with photographer & filmmaker Sara Garcia about shooting Outdoor Lifestyle Family Films as apart of her successful family photography business in Colorado. Sara gives us an insiders look into how she creates and markets family films for her Lifestyle based clients using the landscape around her home as inspiration to capture truly beautiful and heartfelt films. Allison & Sara chat about how Sara preps her clients for these film session, how she approaches shooting this type of session, and Sara's three sources of inspiration in her art. See the show notes here --> www.filminglifepodcast.com/episode21
Filmmaking on the Go with GoPro
In episode 20 of FilmingLife®: The Podcast for Photographers & Filmmakers our hosts Courtney Holmes and Allison Redmon are joined by Kylie Purtell to talk all things filmmaking with a GoPro. They’ll talk about the pros & cons, the challenges & advantages and how you can get the best out of your GoPro. USE THE CODE DBLEXPOSURE FOR $15 OFF YOUR MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION (CODE VALID UNTIL AUG 1ST) See the show notes: www.filminglifepodcast.com/episode20
Using Double Exposures For Family Films
In episode 19 of FilmingLife®: The Podcast for Photographers & Filmmakers our hosts Courtney Holmes and Allison Redmon introduce the next theme in our #6filmchallenge, Double Exposures. They’ll talk about how to create double exposures in filmmaking and how they can be a great storytelling tool. See the show notes here: www.filminglifepodcast.com/episode19
Family Films In A COVID World
In episode 18 of FilmingLife®: The Podcast for Photographers & Filmmakers our hosts Courtney Holmes and Allison Redmon talk about what’s changed in their businesses since the beginning of the COVID 19 Pandemic and how they are making adjustments to their client sessions and the ways you can use your time when you’re not shooting. See the show notes: www.filminglifepodcast.com/episode18
Interview With FilmingLifer Pro Francesca Russell
In episode 17 of FilmingLife: The Podcast for Photographers & Filmmakers our host Courtney Holmes chats with FilmingLifer Pro, Francesca Russell about her journey into filmmaking, and what it’s been like to build a business around making films. See the full show notes here: https://filminglifepodcast.com/episode17
It Takes Time
In episode 16 of FilmingLife®: The Podcast for Photographers & Filmmakers our hosts Courtney Holmes and Allison Redmon have an honest conversation about the ups and downs of running a full-time business making family films. YOu can see the full show notes for this episode here: https://filminglifepodcast.com/episode16
Filming Motherhood; An interview with FilmingLife member Jillian Seamer
In episode 12 of FilmingLife: The Podcast for Photographers & Filmmakers, our host Allison Redmon chats with FilmingLife member about documenting her motherhood journey in film.
Pre Session Consultation Calls
In episode 10 of FilmingLife: The Podcast for Photographers & Filmmakers Courtney Holmes & Allison Redmon talk about their pre-session consultation calls with clients and why they're so important. Join FilmingLife Academy and learn how to start filming YOUR every day www.filminglifeacademy.com
Working With Clients
In episode 5 of FilmingLife: The Podcast for Photographers & Filmmakers, Courtney Holmes & Allison Redmon discuss working with clients and how to manage client expectations.
Filmmaking for the Holidays
In episode 3 of FilmingLife: The Podcast for Photographers & Filmmakers Courtney & Allison discuss all things Christmas & the holiday season and how you can capture the special memories of this time.
Challenges In Filmmaking
In episode 2 of FilmingLife: The Podcast for Photographers & Filmmakers, Courtney Holmes & Allison Redmon discuss some of the challenges they've faced in filmmaking and how to overcome them