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Meet the experts behind weddings in Nebraska. Planning tips and tricks, interviews and personal stories! Find it all at https://klafleurfilms.com/category/nebraska-wedding-podcast/
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Tuesday Nov 05, 2019
Tuesday Nov 05, 2019
Can you believe this is the twentieth episode of the Nebraska Wedding Podcast?
Neither could we, but time flies when you’re having fun!
For this episode, Kelly gets together with Josh and Aubrey Leeker of The Leekers Photography.
Josh and Aubrey Leeker are a husband and wife photography team out of Lincoln, specializing in weddings and engagements. They’re going on their tenth year in the biz.
Interestingly, they got their photography start while teaching English in South Korea, (1:45) which is definitely not the most “typical” way to get into the wedding industry! (Though something we’ve learned in these 20 episodes is there’s no such thing as “typical!” ) While there, they joined a photography club and covered events for a local magazine. Their hobby soon turned into a passion – which is when they decided to get serious and turn it into their full-time business. (2:41)
Josh and Aubrey also chat about how they met – and let’s just say it’s summer-camp-teen-movie adorable. We’ll let you listen for yourselves, but yeah. It’s really stinkin’ cute. (4:30) In fact, their whole story is really stinkin’ cute. You’re going to want to hear it.
In describing their style, the Leekers site a “journalistic” approach (10:00), honed in from their beginnings as event photographers. They now combine this attention to capturing the event – and each intimate, important moment - with a love for classic portraiture. The results, as you could imagine, are stunning.
They discuss wedding photography trends, photographers moving away from “posed” images, and why they find timelines SO very important: “When you have guests who've traveled the world to come celebrate with you, it's our job to stay on top of that and not be frolicking a field while they're waiting for dinner.” (13:55)
As always, Kelly asks Josh and Aubrey to tell her three things their couples may not know about them. Let’s just say the cute keeps on coming. The Leekers are #CoupleGoals, guys.
Speaking of which, they also share valuable advice for working with your spouse (18:30). Not too surprisingly, it all comes down to trust and communication.
When asked what they wish clients asked more often – the Leekers want to know what clients want to ultimately get out of the experience and what they think they need. (23:29) They describe what their own packages and deliverables look like, and why that works for them. (24:41) as well as how they narrowed down their business and found their niche. (28:00)
You won’t want to miss this episode!
You can see Josh and Aubrey’s stunning work, as well as learn more about them, at www.theleekers.com
Tuesday Oct 29, 2019
Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
On Episode 18 of the Nebraska Wedding Podcast, Kelly chats with Alissa Neu, General Manager of VIP Sedan and Limousine, and they talk about ALL things transportation! (Believe us – there’s SO much you didn’t think about that would make your day SO much smoother. You’ll be glad you listened to this one.)
VIP has served the Omaha community for seventeen years, and from the very beginning has aimed to provide customers with a customized, fun, and SAFE experience. Alissa mentions that transportation is something most people don’t really think about, but having a plan is so incredibly beneficial. After talking to her about what that looks like, we entirely agree!
Alissa’s background is in hospitality and nonprofits. (3:10) This background gave her a really interesting, people-focused perspective on what she does for VIP.
Alissa goes over things customers may not know about VIP and the transportation industry in general (3:35), and the small, yet very important, details you probably have never considered. (Including chauffeur training. You don’t WANT your wedding chauffeur and a corporate chauffeur to act the exact same way, do you? VIP knows this.)
Alissa talks about how unlike many other wedding service providers, most couples never meet with her face-to-face, (7:00) but couples are always invited to come see the vehicles before the big day. She does, however, carefully plan with each couple, whether it be in person or by phone. By talking to the couple, Alissa helps customize a transportation plan that truly meets their needs… whether they thought of them or not! Do you know how gramma and grandpa are getting home? You didn’t really think about that? No worries! Alissa is on it!
She also shares specific planning details you may have not thought of yet, but will want to if you’re planning a wedding (9:50). You’ll be shocked you didn’t think of them before, but SO glad you did now.
This episode gets us thinking about these, and so many day-of details we’re SO much better off for considering. They’re just another thing to tick off the list to make your wedding day THAT much smoother.
We hope you learn as much as we did!
Tuesday Aug 13, 2019
Tuesday Aug 13, 2019
On today’s episode of the Nebraska Wedding Podcast, Kelly talks to the awesome Brett Brooner of Brett Brooner Photography.
While Brett used to dabble in videography, and shoot everything and anything, he has now focused his energy entirely on wedding photography (2:10) with the occasional family shoot.
Brett talks about his close relationship with his family (2:40) and how it has influenced his career success and philosophy, and what he likes doing with his spare time (5:00) as well as his adventures as a newlywed and new homeowner.
As we love doing around here, Brett tells us three things we don’t know about him (7:55). I don’t want to ruin the surprise, but let’s just say the first thing involves eating nothing but apple juice and ensure for MONTHS.
Kelly and Brett also chat about enneagram numbers, and their shared seven qualities (12:00) including starting projects… and dragging their feet on finishing them (14:45).
As many who know him may be aware of, Brett notoriously sold a major Instagram account, and many have wondered what he sold it for. He reveals the big number (15:30) and HOLY SMOKES! Sign us up! He talks through what the world of Instagram business looks like, and shares a lot of really interesting information on how to leverage social media in the most effective way possible (17:00) as well as his very unique and interesting business experience when it comes to running and creating major social media accounts.
Brett talks about taking a risk in quitting his full-time job to pursue his passions (18:00) and it’s inspiring, to say the least. Let’s just say this episode will make you want to pack your bags and hit the open road!
Most of us may not be able to pack up the truck and go on a cross-country adventure. Fortunately, listening to Brett is the next best thing!
Enjoy!
Tuesday Aug 06, 2019
Tuesday Jul 30, 2019
Monday Jul 29, 2019
Tuesday Jul 23, 2019
Tuesday Jul 23, 2019
Today we welcome Carrie Dayton to the show. We discuss her LOVE of weddings and how she is a veteran in the wedding industry. She shares some tips on how to handle sticky family situations for newer planners as well as good advice for the planning couple!
Tuesday Jul 16, 2019
Tuesday Jul 16, 2019
In this episode, Kelly chats with Ben Ramos -a wedding lifestyle and portrait photographer based out of Chicago, with an interesting Nebraska tie.
As in every episode, Ben chats about three things people don’t know about him, which is a CHALLENGE, seeing as he’s a totally open book! Fortunately for us, his fun facts come with restaurant recommendations.
He also discusses major mistakes and lessons he’s learned along the road, including not letting pride in your artistry get in the way of making your customer happy. He also stresses that contracts are SO important (In fact, he says it TWICE) so learn from Ben, folks. Don’t skimp out on your contract! He gives a few specific examples of just how important that is.
Tuesday Jul 09, 2019