Your clients are hungry for a new kind of wedding film. And our guess is that you are, too. Music video-style films, slo-mo montages, and B roll of a dress hanging in a tree? Boring. Bland. That ain’t it — it ain’t you.
We’re teaching wedding filmmakers how to do things differently. Through our course and community, you’ll learn documentary storytelling skills and techniques that will catapult your work from nice-to-have to need-to-have.
I didn’t set out to be a rebel when I started my documentary-style wedding film business in 2018. It wasn’t the goal when I started JPM Live Academy in 2022 either. But when Justin Porter does something, he does it 100%, so I didn’t really have a choice. The conventional wedding video is outdated and misses the point — to give our clients a true reflection of their special day with their special people. Conventional industry education is an issue too, promoting profits over passion. JPM Live Academy is my solution for both. I’m here to teach you everything I know about documentary storytelling so that we can shake the stale out of the wedding industry together.
We take “watch and learn” literally. Learn new skills live from Justin each week, and log into the premium content library to watch the recording anytime you need a refresher.
Kinda like group coaching, our mentor sessions are your chance to pick Justin’s (and other guest experts’) brain and get feedback on virtually any topic. No rules, just dialed-in support.
We’re Team No Gatekeeping over here. Our behind-the-scenes content will show you how Justin and his team do things on the job. Get inspired and steal an idea or two.
Connect and collab with the best — and we’re not just talking about Justin. Share your wins, ask for advice, and cultivate relationships with your filmmaker peers from across the globe.
Includes access to:
Interactive live workshops
Weekly group mentor sessions
Premium content library
Private community
Skills challenges with exciting prizes
Individual coaching sessions at a discounted rate
$120 in savings by paying in advance
Includes access to:
Interactive live workshops
Weekly group mentor sessions
Premium content library
Private community
Skills challenges with exciting prizes
Individual coaching sessions at an additional rate
We started JPM Live Academy to help wedding filmmakers break out of the conventional mold and embrace a new approach — documentary-style wedding films. But wedding videographers aren’t the only ones who can learn from our founder, Justin Porter. From pre-production to post-production techniques, Justin covers a wide range of topics that can be applied to any filmmaking project, in any genre, for filmmakers at beginner and intermediate levels.
Tons. This isn’t yet another course where a teacher lures you in and leaves you hanging. Justin facilitates every live workshop and most group mentor sessions personally (except when we have guest experts), and is responsive inside the community forum. Expect him to know your name, know your story, and be cheering you on.
We don’t make boring wedding films, so you better believe we also don’t make boring course videos. By hosting our workshops and mentor sessions live each week, we are creating an immersive, interactive learning environment for you.
Not a problem. All of our live workshops are recorded (yup — even the Q&A section) and produced into more digestible video modules that are uploaded to our premium content library. Whether you couldn’t make it live because of a time zone issue, or you’re a new member hoping to watch past workshops or mentor sessions, we’ve got it all on film.
Most def! We know how important it is to get feedback on your work. Our wedding film critiques are offered every other month. Justin is a straight-shooter and will give you honest but kind feedback designed to help you grow as a filmmaker, refine your craft, and create exceptional films.
Yes, there is an iOS app for Apple iPhone users. If you don’t have an iPhone, you can still access the academy on your phone via the regular website, which was built to be responsive for mobile.
Canceling your membership is easy. Just log in to your account and follow the cancellation process outlined on the platform. You will still have access to the academy until the end of your billing cycle.
Of course you are. You’ve never been afraid of doing things differently — just of doing them alone. Except you’re not alone, and you never will be at JPM Live Academy. You’ll have an enthusiastic teacher and a supportive community of peers around you at every step. This is what you’ve been waiting for.
