A Second Helping... with Allison Barto, A Wedding Photography Podcast Focused on Second Shooting

Send us Fan Mail Rain, tight timelines, and a sparkler exit under a wooden awning… what could go wrong? In this episode of A Second Helping... with Allison Barto, I’m breaking down a real spring wedding day from start to finish. From navigating a full Catholic timeline with no first look to problem-solving portraits in the rain, I’m sharing what worked, what didn’t, and how we adjusted on the fly....

Send us Fan Mail This episode is a full wedding-day recap from a wedding I associate shot in Spring Lake, New Jersey, and it’s one of those days that escalated quickly. Ten days before the wedding, the planner let me know the bride was thinking about cutting back coverage. The day of the wedding, the Rolls Royce they planned to use caught on fire. Yes, actually on fire.  And at the ceremony, the b...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of A Second Helping with Allison Barto , I’m joined by Noah of Noah Stoner Films to discuss his journey into videography, the challenges of shooting weddings, and his thoughts on the intersection of video and photography. Noah shares his early days in the industry, from awkward one-camera wedding shoots to learning the ropes by second shooting with other profession...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of A Second Helping , I'm chatting with Sandra Weir, the founder of The Wedding Nanny NYC, a game-changing service that helps keep kids safe, happy, and entertained during weddings. Sandra launched her business less than two years ago and quickly gained national attention after one of her social media posts went viral. Since then, she’s been interviewed by The...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of A Second Helping, I’m joined by the multi-talented Taylor Brooke—founder of Taylor Brooke Media and host of the podcast Taylor Taylor Taylor Show. Taylor is a social media strategist and influencer consultant who helps brands and creators show up with confidence and clarity online. In this episode, Taylor and I talk about everything from her recent wedding to he...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of "A Second Helping," I'm speaking with the exceptionally talented wedding photographer, Adam Lowndes. Hailing from the UK, he is the creative force behind Adam Lowndes Photography. Beyond his remarkable photography skills, Adam is also an adept educator, sharing his expertise through engaging videos on Instagram under the handle adamlowndesphotogra...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of "A Second Helping"! Today, I'm so excited to talk to the talented wedding photographer Haley McDevitt. She's the founder, owner, and lead photographer at the incredible Perennial Photography & Creative Studio. You may have seen her on Instagram under the handle Perennial Feels. Join me for a candid and insightful conversation w...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I converse with Skyler Fiel, a photographer based in the West Chester, PA area. Despite having considerable photography experience, Skyler set a goal last January—to secure 52 paid photography engagements by the year's end. Our discussion delves into his journey, starting with his role as an assistant and second shooter for weddings. Skyler has earned...

Send us Fan Mail Embark on a journey with me in this podcast episode as I recount the highlights and challenges of a truly memorable wedding. From the detailed timeline leading up to the event to the strategic game plan and post-event analysis, I'll take you through the highs and lows of the day. Discover the art of managing a tight schedule with only 45 minutes for formal portraits, all whil...

Send us Fan Mail Join me for a captivating wedding recap in this podcast episode as I delve into the highs and lows of the memorable event. I'll be covering what went smoothly, what presented challenges, elements I'd like to incorporate more in the future, and aspects I'd prefer to minimize. Beginning with a detailed timeline leading up to the event, I'll discuss the strategic...

Send us Fan Mail Join me in this wedding recap episode where I discuss: --what went well --what didn't go so well --what I'd like to do more of --what I'd like to do less of I start with the timeline leading up to the event, the gameplan, expectations, and then afterwards I talk about how it actually went down on the big day. This wedding was all around a great time. We had great we...

Send us Fan Mail Join me in this wedding recap episode where I discuss: --what went well --what didn't go so well --what I'd like to do more of --what I'd like to do less of I start with the timeline leading up to the event, the gameplan, expectations, and then afterwards I talk about how it actually went down on the big day. This weekend it poured on Friday and Saturday, and our we...

Send us Fan Mail Join me in this wedding recap episode where I discuss: --what went well --what didn't go so well --what I'd like to do more of --what I'd like to do less of I start with the timeline leading up to the event, the gameplan, expectations, and then afterwards I talk about how it actually went down on the big day. This was an absolutely beautiful fall day. We started at...

Send us Fan Mail Join me in this "Save, Delete, Dodge, & Burn" wedding recap episode where I discuss: --what went well --what didn't go so well --what I'd like to do more of --what I'd like to do less of I start with the timeline leading up to the event, the gameplan, expectations, and then afterwards I talk about how it actually went down on the big day. This was a be...

Send us Fan Mail Join me in this "Save, Delete, Dodge, & Burn" event recap episode where I discuss: --what went well --what didn't go so well --what I'd like to do more of --what I'd like to do less of I start with the timeline leading up to the event, the gameplan, expectations, and then afterwards I talk about how it actually went down on the big day. This was a beau...

Send us Fan Mail Join me in this "Save, Delete, Dodge, & Burn" event recap episode where I discuss: --what went well --what didn't go so well --what I'd like to do more of --what I'd like to do less of I start with the timeline leading up to the event, the gameplan, expectations, and then afterwards I talk about how it actually went down on the big day. This was a back...

Send us Fan Mail Join me in this "Save, Delete, Dodge, & Burn" event recap episode where I discuss: --what went well --what didn't go so well --what I'd like to do more of --what I'd like to do less of I start with the timeline leading up to the event, the gameplan, expectations, and then afterwards I talk about how it actually went down on the big day. This was a trul...

Send us Fan Mail Join me in this "Save, Delete, Dodge, & Burn" event recap episode where I discuss: --what went well --what didn't go so well --what I'd like to do more of --what I'd like to do less of I start with the timeline leading up to the event, the gameplan, expectations, and then afterwards I talk about how it actually went down on the big day. This episode is...

Send us Fan Mail Join me in this "Save, Delete, Dodge, & Burn" Wedding recap episode where I discuss: --Save: what went well --Delete: what didn't go so well --Dodge: what I'd like to do more of --Burn: what I'd like to do less of I start with the timeline leading up to the event, the gameplan, expectations, and then afterwards I talk about how it actually went down on...

Send us Fan Mail Join me in this "Save, Delete, Dodge, & Burn" Wedding recap episode where I discuss: --Save: what went well --Delete: what didn't go so well --Dodge: what I'd like to do more of --Burn: what I'd like to do less of I start with the timeline leading up to the event, the gameplan, expectations, and then afterwards I talk about how it actually went down on...

Send us Fan Mail Join me in this "Save, Delete, Dodge, & Burn" Wedding recap episode where I discuss: --Save: what went well --Delete: what didn't go so well --Dodge: what I'd like to do more of --Burn: what I'd like to do less of I start with the timeline leading up to the event, the gameplan, expectations, and then afterwards I talk about how it actually went down on...

Send us Fan Mail Join me in this "Save, Delete, Dodge, & Burn" Wedding recap episode where I discuss: --Save: what went well --Delete: what didn't go so well --Dodge: what I'd like to do more of --Burn: what I'd like to do less of I start with the timeline leading up to the event, the gameplan, expectations, and then afterwards I talk about how it actually went down on...

Send us Fan Mail Join me for the debut episode of "Second Story" where I tell the tale of my first time Associate Shooting.  We're gonna talk about surprises, flat tires, unshared Pinterest inspo pictures and more! This was my first time associate shooting and it may have been the photographer's first time hiring an associate shooter. Lessons were learned and tires were patched...

Send us Fan Mail Join me in this "Save, Delete, Dodge, & Burn" Wedding recap episode where I discuss: --Save: what went well --Delete: what didn't go so well --Dodge: what I'd like to do more of --Burn: what I'd like to do less of I start with the timeline leading up to the event, the gameplan, expectations, and then afterwards I talk about how it actually went down on...

Send us Fan Mail Join me in this "Save, Delete, Dodge, & Burn" Wedding recap episode where I discuss: --Save: what went well --Delete: what didn't go so well --Dodge: what I'd like to do more of --Burn: what I'd like to do less of I start with the timeline leading up to the event, the gameplan, expectations, and then afterwards I talk about how it actually went down on...