This week on That Wedding Videographer Podcast, Jason and Danny sit down with Pete and Laura Lawson of Lawson Films – icons of the UK wedding videography scene. The conversation dives into their transition from wedding photography to film, the evolution of their style, the importance of community events, and their exciting new venture: The British Wedding Film Festival, co-founded with Joce Boissin and Jeff Wood.
We also chat through their Lawson Film School (now online), stories of first edits and awards, and the role of AI in editing – all peppered with classic British humour and warmth.
We cover:
- How Pete and Laura went from shooting weddings for free to multi-award winners
- The benefits of a photography background when transitioning into filmmaking
- Why in-person workshops stressed Pete out 😅
- Their thoughts on AI, storytelling, and staying inspired
- Full breakdown of the categories in the upcoming British Wedding Film Festival
- Community, creativity, and why it's OK if your first film was… rubbish
Whether you’re just starting or knee-deep in your edit cave, this one’s packed with insight, relatability, and inspiration.
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