Laura Woodward: From Newsroom to Wedding films, and the Art of Storytelling

Signup for a Flodesk trial and save 50%: nicolelovesflodesk.com In this episode of Artist Date, host Nicole Romanoff sits down with journalist and wedding videographer Laura Woodward for a conversation about storytelling, balancing multiple careers, and finding her unique style in videography. From shooting her first wedding with a CTV broadcast camera to filming over 100 weddings, Laura shares insights on creativity, trends, and what truly makes a compelling story—whether it's a news report or a wedding film.   Why Listen? Discover how Laura balances a full-time career in journalism with running a successful wedding videography business. Gain insight into the differences and similarities between storytelling in news and wedding films. Learn how trends in wedding videography have evolved and why Laura embraces a more candid, upbeat style. Hear Laura’s approach to editing, color grading, and structuring a compelling wedding film. Get behind-the-scenes insights into working with photographers, capturing emotion, and storytelling through video. Find out Laura’s aspirations for the future, from working on larger productions to making more self-serving creative projects.   Key Moments & Takeaways: - "It’s a full-circle moment." Laura shares how she started filming weddings using a CTV news camera and how her gear has now surpassed what she once used for journalism. - The Art of Balancing Two Careers: Laura explains why she continues to pursue both journalism and wedding videography, despite the intense workload. - "Your first shot should be like a first date." Laura applies the principles of news storytelling to wedding videos, ensuring an engaging and emotionally compelling experience for the viewer. - From Cookie Cutter to Unique Stories: How Laura transitioned from making slow, dramatic wedding films to a more authentic, candid, and fun storytelling approach. - Super 8 & Trends in Videography: Why Laura started shooting Super 8 film and how she navigates industry trends while staying true to her creative style. - "Shoot to edit." Laura’s biggest tip for videographers: think about the edit while shooting to ensure a seamless and compelling final film. - Advice for Couples Booking a Videographer: What to look for in a wedding video and how to choose the right storyteller for your big day. - Paris Photoshoot with Delaney: Behind the scenes of Laura’s recent creative project in Paris, working with models and capturing dreamlike footage.   Connect with Laura: - Website: [lovelauravideos.com](https://lovelauravideos.com) - Instagram: [@lovelauravideos](https://www.instagram.com/lovelauravideos)   Follow & Subscribe: If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to Artist Date and leave a review! Follow Nicole on Instagram at @nicoleromanoffphoto and check out more episodes featuring creatives sharing their journeys.