Fatherhood, Vlogging, Weddings and Escaping Finance w/ Andy Yang | Ep 66
We sit down with one of the OG creative and wedding videography veteran Andy Yang, where he shares the moment on a morning train commute was one of the many steps to slowly leave behind a stable finance career to pursue a life behind the lens.
We dive into the evolution of the Asian Australian creative scene, from Andy's early days filming YouTube covers and touring Asia, to navigating the high-stakes world of wedding videography (The SanDisk failure...).
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Andy's Links
https://www.youtube.com/@AndyYangVlogs
https://www.instagram.com/andyyang84
/https://www.andyyangfilms.com/
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Music: aKu - Love Shine | aKu - The Final Blow
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Chapters
0:00 Intro – Andy’s videography journey
2:25 Andy’s career before filmmaking – switching industries
4:11 How Andy became a videographer – breaking into content creation
9:29 Early life, creative background, and career foundations
14:40 Wedding videographer pricing – hourly rates, market trends, OG vendors
20:51 Pricing strategy for videographers – avoiding undercutting and managing client expectations
23:58 Working with real couples – Nathan & Annette and Andy’s signature filming style
28:40 Data loss in videography – backups, workflow, and AI recovery tools
36:11 Cinematic shooting style explained – Nathan’s on‑set experience
40:42 Editing workflow for videographers – dad content, storytelling, tour vlogs
49:12 How the YouTube creator landscape is changing
53:20 Behind the scenes of wedding videography – difficult clients and real experiences1
:01:14 Dad content and lifestyle filming – meal kits, home shoots
1:07:29 What makes an ideal couple client for videographers
1:10:43 Time management for videographers – structuring a full shoot day
1:12:56 SOAB AD
1:14:26 Crew meal etiquette – what videographers and photographers should know
1:17:44 Unique vendor ideas in the wedding industry
1:21:32 Working styles and camera gear – tools for modern videographers
1:28:46 Beginner videographer advice – how to start in photography and filmmaking
1:31:46 Advice to younger self – favourite wedding trends and industry insights
1:33:40 What couples overspend on – wedding budget tips and smart splurges
1:37:37 Outro – final thoughts on videography and content creation
Videographer
Hi my name is Andy. I’m a Sydney-based videographer, content creator, and full-time dad to two young boys — which basically means I spend my days filming beautiful videos… and my nights stepping on LEGO. I've always loved making content online where I get to be creative, experiment, and share the chaos of life and work all in one place.
Professionally, I specialise in creating content for businesses, helping brands stay consistent and relevant with videos that grab attention and bring in customers. On top of all that, I'm also a wedding videographer, and have been lucky enough to capture the special candid moments that happen throughout the day for my clients.
I have traversed the tricky terrain of transitioning from corporate life to operating my own small business. I love talking and meeting people who have done the same and encouraging other people who are at similar cross-roads in their life. So whether it’s weddings, YouTube, or helping businesses grow, I'm all about telling stories through video… usually while running on coffee and minimal sleep.
Outside of work, you can find me on the golf course looking for my ball that has probably gone in the water or out of bounds into someone's house. I hope to encourage others to follow their dreams and chase the things they're passionate about.
