Wedding Photography Unveiled

David Clark returns to the show to talk about Wedissimo, the wedding booking platform that has grown from photography into videography, DJs, bands, celebrants, hair and make-up and now cakes and cars. We dig into the commission model, what the data says about response times and why couples are increasingly sceptical of five-star-only reviews. We also cover AI, styled shoots, the state of the big d...

A short bonus episode from Martin and Adam Lowndes announcing Beyond the Art, our in-person, business-focused workshop for wedding photographers, videographers and content creators. It's for creatives who have mastered the art and now want to master the business. The details Date: Tuesday 2 March 2027 Venue: Crowne Plaza, Birmingham NEC (the winner of our Facebook poll) Includes lunch and refr...

Is Google still worth your time now that couples are asking ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini for wedding photographer recommendations? I'm joined by Sara Dunn of Sara Does SEO, who has helped wedding professionals get found in search since 2017, to find out. We cover what still works in Google and what you need to do to show up in AI search too. Sara explains why Google Business Profile is the most...

Adam and I jump on for a quick catch up on how we've both coped with the onslaught of summer weddings and how we're both doing in terms of enquiries and bookings for next year. We also announce our upcoming workshop, Beyond The Art. This is going to be a business-focused, in-person workshop for wedding photographers, videographers and content creators who've mastered their craft and no...

Culling shouldn't take you longer than the wedding itself. In this episode, I break down how I get through an entire wedding's images in under an hour, starting with why I cull on the day rather than waiting until I'm home. I cover: Why culling at the wedding, while your mind is still fresh, beats doing it days later The maths behind speed: how shaving even a second off each image sele...

In this episode, Mark Pacura shares insights on the importance of printed albums in the digital age, how to sell them effectively, and introduces a new album design tool that simplifies the process for photographers. Key Topics The enduring value of printed albums in the digital age Strategies for selling albums to clients The impact of AI on photography and printing Designing albums that clients...

It's kind of fitting that our 100th episode is to talk about our own daughter's wedding! We unpack how it felt to be on the other side of the camera for once. Could we resist telling the photographer/videographer what to do? What actually happened, how did we feel and what did we learn? Shoutouts Laura-Jayne Photographer Drop D Wedding Films Weddingcontentbyjadem

Seventeen years in, wedding photographer Aiden Priest joins me for a wide-ranging conversation covering everything he's picked up along the way. From a chance start second shooting for his postman to running one of the fastest turnaround workflows in the industry, Aiden shares the systems, mindset and hard-won lessons that keep him consistent after hundreds of weddings. We cover so much includ...

Two years after Cloe was a guest at a wedding I shot, she got back in touch to ask if I'd reshoot her portraits and key moments after being unhappy with her original gallery. In this episode I have a chat with Cloe about: How she found her suppliers and specifically her photographers. What she felt her gallery missed and what hindsight has taught her. Why Cloe booked a content creator despite...

This week, Daiga & I have a honest mid-year catch up. We share what we've done this year so far, what's worked, what's not. What we cover How this year has felt versus the cold hard stats which tell us something else Daiga talks about her experience with using a virtual assistant to take over her social media posting I talk about my advertising efforts using Google and meta ads. And which is w...

After seven years and around 200 weddings in the UK, Frances made one of her bravest moves. She bought a farmhouse in Normandy, moved mid-pandemic and rebuilt her entire business from scratch in one of Europe's most competitive destination wedding markets. In this episode, we talk about how she pulled it off, from the early days with almost no local portfolio and no budget, to now shooting lux...

In this episode I sit down with Jade Greenbrooke, a Kent-based editorial and documentary wedding photographer who has been shooting weddings since the age of 16. Jade is fully self-employed, shoots around 50 weddings a year, and has generated over 430 enquiries since January alone, almost entirely through TikTok and Instagram. We cover a huge amount of ground in this conversation. Jade opens up ab...

In this episode, I'm joined by Geraint Roberts, a fine art wedding photographer based near Cardiff with over a decade of experience shooting weddings across the UK and beyond. Geraint is known for blending film photography into his digital workflow and has a reputation for delivering beautifully curated wedding albums. Film Photography Geraint started incorporating film into his wedding work i...

This week I'm joined for the second time by Chris Denner, a wedding photographer with nearly 30 years of experience who has built a reputation for creative, counterculture and LGBTQ-inclusive work. Chris is one of those rare combinations: a genuine artist and a sharp business operator, and this conversation is packed with practical wisdom for photographers at every stage. What You'll Hear...

For years, wedding directories have been a frustration for suppliers. High prices, lofty promises and dubious quality enquiries. It's a topic that comes up constantly in photography groups and industry chats and it's one I wanted to tackle head on. In this episode I sit down with Zoe Burke, Head of Brand at Bridebook, for an honest conversation about the state of wedding directories today....

This week I talk to Holly, a wedding coordinator who I used to work with and I ask the hard hitting questions that us wedding photographers REALLY want to know. "When's the best time to ask if we are getting fed?" That and along with other questions, I delve into how things look from the other side of the table. What are wedding coordinators most stressful times? And of course, when...

Summary In this week's episode, Andrew Keher the social media juggernaut himself shares his journey from a construction surveyor to a successful wedding photographer and social media guru. Discover practical strategies for building a personal brand, creating engaging content, and leveraging social media to grow your photography business. We talk about: Andrew's journey from construction to...

People tell me I shoot a lot of weddings. Well this week's guest, Kien makes me (and many others) look like we're not even trying! Oh and did I mention that Kien is a videographer....not even a photographer! In this week's episode, I sit down with Kien from KB Wedding Videography. The busiest videographer I personally know. His journey is unlike anything I've heard before. Kien tal...

Nearly two years ago the wedding photography industry was ROCKED by what became known as Google Gate. A comment made by Luke Granger in a Facebook group explaining how Google Business Profiles could be removed from map listings quickly spread. What followed was chaos. Photographers reported disappearing profiles and vanishing reviews. Luke Granger became the face of the controversy. Since then, he...

This week, returning guest Adam Lowndes & I chat about all the different ways we save time in our business. As the old adage goes, time is money. And we talk about how we save time and what we do with that time instead. Including going on holiday guilt free! Adam's Workflow Workshop Details Find Out More: https://www.instagram.com/adamlowndeseducation Click here to book: https://book.strip...

In this episode, my good friend, Jonathan & I have a funny yet honest discussion about the pressures and challenges we all face because we feel January is 'peak booking season'. I really enjoyed this episode and I think it will hopefully inspire and perhaps help people who might be feeling down if enquiries are low. Jonathan Mank - PM Photography

Daiga & I chat about our highs & lows of 2025. I talk candidly about what i did to turn around a drop in enquiries last year and we discuss our plans for 2026. Just a short warm up for 2026. I've got some great plans for this year and would love to have you all along with me for the journey! Links: Martin Cheung Photography No Ordinary Films

In this episode, I sit down and chat with Megan Maxwell, a wedding photographer I met  a year ago and I could immediately tell she was a breath of fresh air. Just one year ago, Megan took voluntary redundancy and took a huge leap of faith in herself to enter the wedding photography industry. We talk openly about how she's managed to build a thriving business in such a short space of time. Mega...

This week I am joined by the brilliant Anna Pumer. She is a wedding photographer, a website designer and the legend behind Kickass Photographers, a community space for creatives who want to level up their business and chat to like minded people. This week we talk about all things websites. Anna explains exactly why even in 2026, your website is still a crucial part of your business. She also share...

In this short episode, I run through the recently announced changes in the 2026 UK Budget that may impact wedding photographers and other wedding suppliers. I also talk about a big change coming up in April next year that most people should be aware of.