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Do I Even Shoot Weddings Anymore?
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2 ай бұрынHope this was helpful or maybe guided you in your next steps in a creative decision for your life and/or career. Much love, y'all. :)
We talked about this subject at length in our podcast, Rally Caps this week: • How We're Photographin...
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@rickbiessman6084 2 ай бұрын
Looks like the Floberg kids are turning into fantastic actors! 😀They did an unbelievable job!
@EricFloberg 2 ай бұрын
I'm so proud of them & how they did. This is also exactly how some mornings are too though hahaha
@rickbiessman6084 2 ай бұрын
@@EricFloberg No doubt :D At first I actually thought it was a real life scene! I grew up with three older siblings - so I should know... :)
@alansimingliu 2 ай бұрын
using "for the sake of the world (without words)" as the opening track was such a beautiful way to subtly convey your message of empathy and your channel's overarching theme that your business isn't self-serving or where you find your identity. small detail but powerful stuff so kudos to you
@EricFloberg 2 ай бұрын
Aw man, I wish I could take credit for that one, but that was definitely some beautiful serendipity. Absolutely love that you're looking for things like that though because I've been loving putting easter eggs in to everything I make now.
@felicityinhd 2 ай бұрын
this is such an opposite mindset to what I feel like everyone tells me, especially at where I am now in the very beginning stages of my creative business. i love this. i love how you're spreading the message that you don't need to squash empathy to be successful. it's so real and I feel myself thinking "how dare you", or "they don't even know how much work I do" types of thoughts so often lately. the busy of it all makes me forget why I originally do what I do. I do photography and videography and creative projects bc i love it and I love people and I love making art and connecting with people over art. "love is patient love is kind love keeps no record of wrongs love forgives..." (-Corinthians <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="784">13:4</a>-8). and in the context of wedding videography (I'm shooting my first wedding next month🎉) it's an important and stabilizing message you spread in this video. thank you for sharing it !!
@cjackshaw 2 ай бұрын
Great message, excited to see the wedding films you do put out this year!
@nataliefava 2 ай бұрын
Beautiful, and incredibly thoughtful, as always. As a wedding filmmaker of 15 years who has tapered off into new directions, I relate so much to all of these sentiments. Really appreciate your time and empathetic values - it shows :)
@bossentertainment5180 2 ай бұрын
So, so good! This hit home for me. It's been a struggle to balance life and the things that matter and continue to find joy in shooting weddings this year. We diversified and took on school volume photography in order to grow the business and continue doing this for a living. Thanks for your honesty and introspection.
@allondeckphotosinc 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Eric for editing and putting together this deep KZfaq video. Our team and I have just expanded by adding in more creatives to our team and even doing more weddings this year moving forward. This video spoke SOO MUCH VOLUME about how we should look at taking care of couples, other professional vendors we work with on top of ourselves. Thank you so much, this video inspired me to take this message and apply it to my professional and personal life.
@EricFloberg 2 ай бұрын
Ahhhh this means so much!! Thank you for sharing. Go get it!!
@TuckerPearce 2 ай бұрын
It gives me chills that you edited and airdropped those photos to the bride. I remember my special day well, nearly 18 years ago. A gesture like that would have been so cool. Great video!
@Demiduivenvoorden 2 ай бұрын
Eric, wow. I have tears all over my face - this was such an awesome edit. Keep crushing it!
@joshualelo 2 ай бұрын
as someone who has been watching your channel and creativity mature over the last couple years, i just wanna say i appreciate the extra time and care you still put into your youtube community/audience. it's not that hard to setup a couple lights and find a nice frame in your studio or home, but narrative sections of this video takes planning, storyboarding, specific camera movements....we appreciate the effort man👌
@EricFloberg 2 ай бұрын
This means the world, brother. Thanks for noticing. ❤️🔥
@patresinger 2 ай бұрын
Loved this. Taking the time to explain the thought process and reevaluating your time, approach and effort you put in, is so hard, but so rewarding. Thanks for always coming through with the honesty!
@EricFloberg 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for always showing up & supporting, Patrick!!
@tylerdrickenbach 2 ай бұрын
100% relatable in every sense. I've been there and I am there. I feel you man. Thank you for creating awesome content, and for taking the time to make it look awesome.
@BlueBass2 2 ай бұрын
needed this, thank you. striking a perfect balance, while always a goal, is near impossible. an important reminder to just take things as they come and treat them with the individual care they deserve. thanks eric, best to you and your family
@EricFloberg 2 ай бұрын
Always appreciate your love & support!!
@Lexgetraw 2 ай бұрын
So happy for you man of all of the work you have been doing! But I gotta be honest, I really missed this type of content… motivating us to be bette, not only as a business but as a human being, and care more for our clients. Thank you Eric!! 👊 👊 👊
@EricFloberg 2 ай бұрын
Thank you!! I'm very excited to be back in a very profound way this year. This is just the start.
@anthonyjones9843 2 ай бұрын
🔥🔥🔥❤❤❤ absolutely love the content. Refreshing aspect. Honest. Open. Thank you 🙏
@tannercastrofilms 2 ай бұрын
Always a pleasure to see one of your videos, appreciate your philosophical approaches and love to hear that you're still shooting weddings. Thankful for you man, wouldn't be where I am without that mentorship years ago. 🤟
@EricFloberg 2 ай бұрын
Aw man, you have no idea how much that means, Tanner. You're the man!!
@tayyz1990 2 ай бұрын
Strong hobbyist here. Lost my passions for photography because of work + two young kids. Your video resonates more than just being an artist. As a working professional, i find myself hating my boss and time at work more and more because of the sacrifices towards family and my hobby. You are right. We need to be mindful of who we are being selfish / selfless to. It is balance, and there is no winning. But making the right choices at each intersection, I hope to come out the other side, still intact and passionate about photography.
@ThomasBocage 2 ай бұрын
Always such sage advice on the craft of wedding photography. Always appreciate it brother. Truly feel like I am slowly walking in the shoes you once wore and it is crazy to see unfold
@EricFloberg 2 ай бұрын
You're freaking awesome, Thomas. So proud you!! Keep going!
@ab185 2 ай бұрын
As someone who watches their Floberg wedding video a couple times a month: I'm glad you still do :)
@Elifilmphoto 2 ай бұрын
Awesome! I love your videos man! You're so inspiring ❤
@jverdin20 2 ай бұрын
Love this philosophy. I'm happy to see this content back again. I miss it, but I know you've got other endeavors, too!
@EricFloberg 2 ай бұрын
Appreciate you, homie!!
@edesco3800 2 ай бұрын
Man… that opening sequence. So good!!!
@KEN_MUNOZZZ 2 ай бұрын
I haven't captured a wedding in a couple months and it feels like decades, but thank you for the reminder and for providing the other perspective that creatives should think about more often!!
@EricFloberg 2 ай бұрын
You're a legend, my man. So excited to see what you're building. Just the beginning!!
@tuckertangeman8387 2 ай бұрын
broooooo this hit, that opening sequence is just perfect... this video is balling, and i feel the 4 kid thing!
@NoahWyn 2 ай бұрын
It was an honor to watch that moment unfold, seeing you say "yes" so easily was definitely an inspiring moment for me, and helped reenergize my creative approach for this season
@EricFloberg 2 ай бұрын
Aw man. Appreciate you so much!! Was so amazing to get so much time together that day!!
@andyroberts9281 2 ай бұрын
Always enjoy whatever you make bro! This was a great perspective! Thank you for making this and for sharing it with the world. As a father of 4 I totally understand the hustle and bustle of Saturday lol.
@EricFloberg 2 ай бұрын
Appreciate you, Andy!! Thanks so much for your support! Keep crushing
@justoutlaw6423 2 ай бұрын
That passion can be seen in every step you make which is really nice. With that being said, shooting weddings is great but let's keep it real. It will become a hobby next to your destined proffesion of an elite runner 😉.
@cobaphotography1765 2 ай бұрын
This is so good Eric! Selflessness & Empathy are two very important espects of working in the wedding industry. Thanks for sharing your journey with us😁
@EricFloberg 2 ай бұрын
@kylejohnston3370 2 ай бұрын
My journey has looked a lot like yours. I no longer shoot weddings, but I’ve got 5 kids now and a team of employees shooting videos. The opening to your video was so relatable. Here with you in the craziness my man.
@EricFloberg 2 ай бұрын
In it together.
@HowDo-YouDo 2 ай бұрын
LOVE your work!
@Daniel_Sather 2 ай бұрын
Loved the It’s a wonderful life reference 💛
@iamericlenz 2 ай бұрын
Holy cow, Eric. What a video.
@MatthewMcBrayer 2 ай бұрын
Grateful you said yes to our wedding (even though it was for pictures :)!
@EricFloberg 2 ай бұрын
Aw man! I absolutely LOVED spending that time with y'all!! You two are amazing!
@AleeshaDIY Ай бұрын
ok but that intro with the kids 🥲
@developingtank 2 ай бұрын
I have no idea how anyone finds time to do anything creatively with as many kids as you have. Kudos for staying on the creative path while balancing everything else.
@yelowyelow018 2 ай бұрын
what balance
@EricFloberg 2 ай бұрын
Yeah, what @ERICKEYellow said..honestly haha - have been so absent on this channel as I've been growing my running channel & working on the doc like crazy. So pumped to get consistent on here again, but so much of that return is because Cyrus is working with me now and helping with all of the production & editing.
@Marvnz 2 ай бұрын
I'm really grateful for every video you make. Sometimes it's a mystery to me how you manage to do everything when there are only 24 hours in a day.
@Abhishek_Dhotre 2 ай бұрын
got here too quick LMAO love you Eric! watching the video rn!
@EricFloberg 2 ай бұрын
Much love!! Thanks for the support! ❤️
@marcusmezzano 2 ай бұрын
Living in the flow my dude! Glad we're in the same timeline :)
@EricFloberg 2 ай бұрын
Appreciate you!! Also glad we're in the same timeline :)
@BrianSellers 2 ай бұрын
I'm at the start of my wedding filmmaking career, and I'm coming up on a month where I'll shoot three weddings... and it'll be a process figuring out how to juggle giving the time and creativity that each one deserves, along with other work and commitments. If you have any advice for how to balance that desire to give each client the very best with the realities of growing a young business... I'm all ears! 😁 Great message and it's awesome to see your openness and vulnerability.
@EricFloberg 2 ай бұрын
Oh man, I feel this. I’ve been there for sure. One thing I wish I did was give each film 80-90%. Not 100% - it feels counter-intuitive given my philosophy of serving my clients & giving my best, but if you’re giving 100% every time, the latter ones will be half as good, and you’ll feel burnt out. It’s a balance of making some of the things the same, but differentiating each one enough to give the film the uniqueness it deserves. Your clients will rarely ever notice your 85% versus your 100%. 100 on each one is entirely unsustainable at that volume.
@BrianSellers 2 ай бұрын
@@EricFlobergWhat is this 80-90% of which you speak?? 🤣 That’s great advice, and I hear what you’re saying. It’s not about giving anyone a bad product; it’s about figuring out how to tell a unique story without having to pour EVERYTHING into EVERY film. Maybe I’ll write that down on a post-it and stick it to my monitor… 🤔 Thanks, man - I appreciate you!
@colinandpaige 2 ай бұрын
love love love love love
@joeypusateri_ 2 ай бұрын
Dude your videos are so good
@EricFloberg 2 ай бұрын
Appreciate you, Joey!! So awesome seeing you make moves!!
@nickhargansmedia 2 ай бұрын
Epic video, thanks for sharing. Looks like sony colours also...... haha. Cam aside, amazing work as always.
@EricFloberg 2 ай бұрын
Hahaha still Canon ;)
@mikegoodsell4532 2 ай бұрын
Great video man. Sitting here trying to work with some vids playing in the background...nope. Looks like a quick 7 min break. Couldn't stop watching haha
@EricFloberg 2 ай бұрын
Ahh appreciate that so much! Thank you!!
@jaredgotcher 2 ай бұрын
The daddy-daughter moment. Ah. So good. Melissa and I are having our fourth child in the next three weeks. Life is very full, but so very good. I think this take on creative business is so key. Selflessness is not something often championed in the artist world, but truly it is one of the most life-giving habits to your creativity and to your soul to serve selflessly with your art.
@EricFloberg 2 ай бұрын
My man. Appreciate you
@jaredgotcher 2 ай бұрын
@@EricFloberg Likewise, bro! Thankful to have your voice in this world.
@baros- 2 ай бұрын
Beautiful.
@Offstagemusic 2 ай бұрын
A video I didn't know I needed. Also, how is FX3 and c70 combo?
@jbivphotography 2 ай бұрын
Amazing.....just amazing. That intro was parent PTSD 😂❤
@EricFloberg 2 ай бұрын
Appreciate you, brother
@stayhappylittlemermaid 2 ай бұрын
Really good video 😊😊
@EricFloberg 2 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@southpeakphotography68 2 ай бұрын
This is something I keep hearing from Wayward North that we should be there to serve the couple and the people there and not just try to get the shots that we want. Really good advice
@EricFloberg 2 ай бұрын
My favorite perspective in weddings, hands down. Empathy always.
@daniellypoo2968 2 ай бұрын
🔥 🔥 🔥
@louischarlesdalton Ай бұрын
hey Eric, is your website down? Been trying to take a look for inspiration but can't seem to access it!
@GTAYLOR1972 2 ай бұрын
Great vid. I don’t think I could shoot a wedding. There are so many moving parts and keep it all organized plus a second or third assistant, it would be a lot. I am pretty content with being a hobbyist photographer.
@EricFloberg 2 ай бұрын
It's seriously one of the hardest photography jobs on the planet. You truly need to know just about everything.
@shotmakermedia 2 ай бұрын
Oof. Opening sequence hit me hard.
@EricFloberg 2 ай бұрын
Been wanting to bring that feeling to life for a while now. It's all too often, all too difficult, and all too beautiful at the same time.
@tannerhackwith2262 2 ай бұрын
👏👏👏👏👏
@michaelandmyers 2 ай бұрын
This was a video of my life currently as well.
@michaelandmyers 2 ай бұрын
For the record, I love the intro to this. I am curious who was camera opping the chaos. :)
@EricFloberg 2 ай бұрын
Hoping it's very relatable to many parents. Cyrus was behind the camera here! His IG is linked in the description! :)
@GT-yg7de 2 ай бұрын
Did your wedding planner gets communion from you? I been asked from 20 to 30% for “recommendation” for bride from different planners. I think it’s nuts!
@dsdddsd4543we 2 ай бұрын
Man, I dedicated most of my 20s to shooting weddings. At 29, I feel somewhat of regret. Maybe I should have been building more relationships, potentially a family. As weddings have died down, I'm unsure if it is worth it as I approach 30. I'm looking for another path.
@EricFloberg 2 ай бұрын
There’s no shame in pivoting. I hope you find that path for yourself! ❤️
@PearceWeddingPhotography 2 ай бұрын
Hero
@Yesundionjia 4 күн бұрын
Hi Erick
@hearttoheartstories4410 2 ай бұрын
So true.. thanks for sharing your thoughts and your business growth Eric. 🫶wedding volume on weddings is really not a sustainable way to create creative work.
@EricFloberg 2 ай бұрын
It’s such a tricky balance. I’m convinced that if you want to be doing them really well and really creatively, they have to almost be your sole focus.
@hearttoheartstories4410 2 ай бұрын
Another part of the equation is volume does affect your work life balance and life outside of your craft. Unless you scale your business big enough that you don’t have to handle the day to day operations which kind of defeats the purpose of creative work. Tough balance. 😆
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