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jumpstart your travel wedding filmmaking career

constant community

The essence of ROAM lies in its vibrant community. With three monthly meet-ups, connecting with fellow ROAMers not only fosters motivation but also offers invaluable insights and knowledge into the world of travel wedding filmmaking.

book Travel WEddings

The Travel Wedding Booking Program within ROAM ensures that you will not only learn how to find and book travel weddings twice a month, but also secure them as bookings.

Exclusive retreats

Gain Access to ROAM's exclusive in-person workshops. From the mountains of Colorado last year, to the Oregon Coast this August, these retreats are meant to push you creatively, inspire your filmmaking, and motivate your soul as a videographer.

Join Stanton for an elopement in Iceland and a full breakdown of a real-life four-day destination wedding in Tulum. Dive into hours of educational content as you witness every shot captured from both a BTS angle and on Stanton's camera.

Monthly mentor sessions

In addition to the two sessions per month for the booking program, plan to jump onto a third mentor call with everyone once per month to discuss anything and everything regarding your business.

Master filmmaking and editing

complete behind the scenes

Jump into the filmmaking, editing, and business mind of Stanton as he lays out everything that he does to achieve the highest quality films, immersive and engaging edits, and high paying clients across the globe.

Meet your mentor

Stanton Giles, two-time wedding filmmaker of the year and leader of the travel wedding space, will serve as your personal guide, mentoring you through every stage of your travel wedding filmmaking career.

I created ROAM Academy for this simple reason - to teach others that creativity can be learned, and that hard work and the motivation to enact change will produce fruit. Real fruit. Life altering and fulfilling fruit.

Your journey in life is the only shot you get - ROAM is an experience designed to change the trajectory of your filmmaking career through active community, constant mentorship, and real education.

Hello!

I'm Stanton

Dive into everything ROAM has to offer with Stanton in this short video

ROAM Academy Founder

Charge more for Weddings 

Stanton! I wanted to tell you this with all the humility in the world because you played a huge role in my business that helped me land this $25,000 Maui Wedding.

I can't thank you enough for ROAM. It's the biggest reason why my Lake Como film is what it is and because she saw it she completely was in awe and imagined her film the same if not better.

Beyond grateful for your friendship and mentorship in ROAM. Thank you. Thank you.

and book travel weddings while you're at - hear alex's story

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The roam retreat

The retreats are some of our favorite parts of ROAM - once a year, immerse yourself in nature in a different location each time around the world. With the mountains of Colorado being our 2023 location and the Oregon Coast being our 2024 location, we can only expect 2025 to get bigger and better. Joining ROAM gives you access to purchase tickets to future ROAM retreats, a member only perk that drives us to create the best and most impactful retreats in the wedding filmmaking community.

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My favorite part of ROAM is connecting with each of you individually, helping you when and where I can in your travel filmmaking journey. while I can't hop on calls for full blown mentor sessions, I am always sending audio messages, texts, and helping out as much as I can!

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PREVIEW THE COURSE

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Click on a module's picture to see a brief summary of what is in each module. Remember, the course is just one small part of everything included with the ROAM Experience.

Module 01 

Topic 01

Topic 02

Iceland BTS and Walkthrough- Preparing Space, Bride Prep, Bride Vow Writing

Topic 03

Iceland BTS and Walkthrough- Groom Prep and Vow Writing

Topic 04

Iceland BTS and Walkthrough - First Look

Topic 06

Topic 05

Iceland BTS and Walkthrough - Shooting Details

Iceland BTS and Walkthrough - Elopement Ceremony

Topic 07

Iceland BTS and Walkthrough - Portraits

Topic 08

Iceland BTS - Consolidating Elopement Gear to a Backpack

Cinematics 101 - Pulling Back the Veil

Topic 09

Topic 10

Tulum BTS | Day Before - Miscellaneous Filming

Topic 11

Tulum BTS | Day Before - Welcome Party

Topic 12

Tulum BTS | Wedding Day - Getting Ready through First Look

Topic 14

Topic 13

Tulum BTS | Wedding Day - Morning Shoot

Tulum BTS | Wedding Day - Pre-Ceremony through Ceremony

Topic 15

Tulum BTS | Wedding Day - Cocktail Hour, Portraits, and Dinner

Topic 16

Tulum BTS | Day Before - What I Pack/ Camera Rigging

Tulum BTS - Travel to Mexico

Tulum BTS | Day After - Beach Night

Topic 18

Topic 17

Tulum BTS | Wedding Day - Dancing

Tulum BTS | Final Morning | Storytelling Session

Topic 19

Tulum BTS | Final Morning Debrief

Topic 20

This is the "tell-all" that I am most excited about. Get a complete behind the scenes walkthrough of every step of shooting an elopement wedding day, from getting ready to first looks, to ceremony and portraits, I'm sure you'll glean incredible knowledge from this section. This section also includes gear preparation, shoot drone footage with couples in them (taken from the drone module), and information on shooting destination weddings as well.

Module 01 Highlights

Iceland BTS and Walkthrough - Ceremony Positioning on Location and First Look

Iceland BTS - Portraits and In-Field Drone

Tulum 3 Day Destination Wedding BTS - Adventure Day and Story Session

Iceland BTS - Packing for an Elopement and Destination Wedding

Tulum BTS - Wedding Day - Getting Ready, Ceremony, Dancing

Tulum BTS - Traveling to Mexico

Iceland BTS - Getting Ready and Vow Writing, Preparing Space

Cinematics 101 - Pulling Back the Veil

Module 01

Topic 01

Topic 02

BTS and Walkthrough- Preparing Space, Bride Prep, Bride Vow Writing

Topic 03

BTS and Walkthrough- Groom Prep and Vow Writing

Topic 04

BTS and Walkthrough - First Look

Topic 06

Topic 05

BTS and Walkthrough - Shooting Details

BTS and Walkthrough - Elopement Ceremony

Topic 07

BTS and Walkthrough - Portraits

Topic 08

BTS - Consolidating Elopement Gear to a Backpack

Cinematics 101 - Pulling Back the Veil

Module 01

Topic 01

Topic 02

BTS and Walkthrough- Preparing Space, Bride Prep, Bride Vow Writing

Topic 03

BTS and Walkthrough- Groom Prep and Vow Writing

Topic 04

BTS and Walkthrough - First Look

Topic 06

Topic 05

BTS and Walkthrough - Shooting Details

BTS and Walkthrough - Elopement Ceremony

Topic 07

BTS and Walkthrough - Portraits

Topic 08

BTS - Consolidating Elopement Gear to a Backpack

Cinematics 101 - Pulling Back the Veil

Module 02

Topic 01

Topic 02

Day of Travel

Topic 03

Travel Tips and Tricks

Topic 04

Live Carnet Application Walkthrough

Topic 06

Topic 05

Work Permits and Carnets

Travel Bags and Packing for Travel Wedding

Topic 07

Booking Travel

An Introduction/Travel Workflow

Traveling for a wedding isn't as scary as one might think - in this module we break down traveling via airlines, booking travel, charging for travel, work permits and carnets, travel tips and tricks, and travel bags and gear. After watching the videos in this module you'll realize that travel isn't as big of a concern as one might imagine, especially when equipped with knowledge and preparedness.

Module 04

Topic 01

Topic 02

Different Drone Flight Movement

Topic 03

Shooting Venues - Cabo In-Field Examples

Topic 04

Shooting a Subject - Colorado In-Field Example

Topic 06

Topic 05

Shooting Landscapes - The Faroe Islands In-Field Example

Shooting Couples - Iceland In-Field Examples

Topic 07

Mastering Controller Movements

Before you Fly 

Curious about my drone shots? In this module, I unveil all secrets, including settings and techniques, through informative videos and four real-life examples. From Cabo to Iceland, covering venues, couples, and landscapes, this course boosts your flying confidence

Module 03

Topic 01

Mindset

Topic 02

Storytelling

Teaser Making Theory

Topic 03

Dialogue Editing

Topic 12

Social Media Edits

Topic 13

Overlays

Topic 14

Music Selection 

Topic 04

Finding Your Unique Style

Topic 15

Topic 05

Highlight Film Breakdown 

Topic 06

Editing Dance Scenes

Pacing

Topic 07

Full Teaser Film Edit Walkthrough

Topic 16

Full Highlight Film Edit

Topic 17

Final Thoughts and Backlog

Topic 18

Dialogue Editing

Topic 08

Topic 09

Social Media Edits

Topic 10

Using In-Camera Transitions

Editing Efficiency and Pulling Selects

Topic 11

Editing is an art that some seem to not ever be able to improve in. In line with our mantra with ROAM, that creativity can be learned, this module includes over 20 videos on theory behind editing and hands on tips, tricks, techniques, and examples that will lead you down the path of realizing your ability to be creative with your edits.

Topic 05

Topic 08

Topic 09

Module 06

Topic 01

Topic 02

Contrast is King

Topic 03

Creating Contrast in Your Images

Topic 04

Color Grading Drone Footage

Topic 06

Topic 05

Full Color Grading Walkthrough

Color Grading Log Footage

Topic 07

Using CinemaGrade

Topic 08

Scopes, Curves, and Wheels

Color Grading Theory

Using FilmConvert

Topic 09

Final Notes

Topic 10

I'll let you in on a secret - good color starts with shooting in good light, but in this module I do my best to give you REAL examples in conditions where lighting may not have been perfect. With that said, there are still some stellar examples in this module. From d-log drone footage to natural, s-cinetone, and s-log footage, this module covers everything from color grading theory to scopes, masks and gradients, luts and hsl, and so much more. 

Module 07

Topic 01

Topic 02

Using the Parametric Equalizer

Topic 03

Audio Editing Tools

Topic 04

Full Sound Effects Mix Walkthrough

Topic 06

Topic 05

Using Sound Effects

Mixing Music and Dialogue

EQ Basics: Compression and Noise Gates

While wedding films shouldn't ever have as epic of sound as the Transformer movies, shooting adventure elopements and destination weddings opens the door to so much more play with sound. In this module we learn how to create worlds with sound, mixing music with vow and speech audio, and laying sound effects to create stunning yet subtle vibes that will leave your listeners in awe. 

Module 05

Topic 01

Mindset

Topic 02

Starting Your Business

Staying Organized

Topic 03

Add-Ons and Upsells

Topic 12

Contract and Payments

Topic 13

Client Experience

Topic 14

Branding

Topic 04

Putting Together Quotes

Topic 15

Topic 05

Social Media

Topic 06

Websites

Search Engine Optimization

Topic 07

Essential Pre-Wedding Communication

Topic 16

Marketing Basics Interview with Professional Marketer

Topic 17

Instagram Ad Marketing

Topic 18

How to Find Travel Wedding Couples

Topic 08

Topic 09

Client Communication

Topic 10

Live Client Call

Pricing

Topic 11

Taxes

Topic 19

Insurance

Topic 20

This is a doozy of a module - whether you're just starting your business or looking to pivot toward a travel wedding videography business, the videos in this module break down everything you could need to know. From pricing and contracts, to real life client calls and conversations with marketers, the business module is about as thorough as it gets. 

Module 05 highlights

Topic 06

Topic 07

Topic 08

Topic 01

Topic 09

Topic 10

Topic 02

Topic 03

Topic 04

Topic 05

1. Join roam

Congrats! You just made an incredible decision that you'll soon find out the depth of. Be sure to jump into the community, introduce yourself, and reach out to Stanton to let him know you are in!

2. Dive into education

Wedding season is about to kick into full swing! Jump into the modules to elevate your filmmaking, editing, and business/branding skills before the next wedding season rolls around!

3. Schedule Mentor Sessions

Between the Travel Wedding Booking Program and the General Monthly Group Zoom Mentor Sessions, you'll have 3 mentors sessions available to you a month - plan accordingly, and come ready to learn and meet others!

4. Prepare for retreats

Whether you purchase a ticket to this years retreat, or you're waiting until our international retreat next year (yes, still a secret!), make sure you don't miss the ROAM Retreats! They are the most immersive part of the ROAM Experience.

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"Singlehandedly the best investment i've made in my career as a wedding videographer, with the exception of maybe a camera."

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"Looking back at our work before roam, honestly, I didn't think it could have improved as much as it did.

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"I've been to workshops, I've been to retreats, I've taken courses, and this is all of that in one."

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what is the travel wedding booking program?

The Travel Wedding Booking Program is a new part of ROAM made specifically to address the biggest pain point in the travel wedding industry - finding and booking destination weddings and elopements. ROAM is now the answer to this - we will meet twice a month, every month for as long as you need to make your dreams of becoming a travel wedding filmmaker a reality. 

28 day guarantee

I've poured my heart and soul into the ROAM experience - continually going back and updating the experience to make sure that modules like editing, color, business, and cinematography are as fleshed out as possible. Going forward I pledge to continue adding value to ROAM, but if for some reason you aren't satisfied with your purchase, you have 28 days to get a refund.

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For those wanting the most out of the ROAM Experience - Oregon Retreat Ticket Included with ROAM Pro!
     The 7 Module Course:
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  • Editing
  • Drones
  • Sound Design
  • Color
  • Travel
  • Business
  • 30+ hours of education

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     The ROAM Asset Pack:  Contract, Questionnaire,
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  • Drones
  • Sound Design
  • Color
  • Travel
  • Business
  • 30+ hours of education

VALUE
$4500

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  • Business
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  • Drones
  • Sound Design
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  • Business
  • 30+ hours of education
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Travel Wedding Booking Program (Twice a Month Mentor Sessions)
Access to the ROAM Community Group

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For those wanting the most out of the ROAM Experience - Oregon Retreat Ticket Included with ROAM Pro!

VALUE
$4500

     The 7 Module Course:
  • Cinematography
  • Editing
  • Drones
  • Sound Design
  • Color
  • Travel
  • Business
  • 30+ hours of education
pay in full

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Access to Future ROAM Retreats
Monthly Group Mentor Sessions
Travel Wedding Booking Program (Twice a Month Mentor Sessions)
Access to the ROAM Community Group
The ROAM Asset Pack: Contract, Questionnaire, and Email Templates, and the Wander LUTs

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