In Focus with Ken Clough Photography | Weddings, Photography, Creativity, and Storytelling

When searching for a wedding photographer, most couples start with the same checklist of questions: How many weddings have you photographed? Are you insured? Do you have backup equipment? How many photos will we receive? These are important questions, but are they the questions that matter most? In this episode of In Focus with Ken Clough Photography , wedding photographer Ken Clough explores the...

Planning a wedding can feel overwhelming. Between wedding shows, Pinterest boards, social media, vendor research, and countless decisions, many engaged couples find themselves wondering where to start. In this episode of In Focus with Ken Clough Photography, wedding photographer and educator Ken Clough explores why wedding planning often feels so challenging, and why that’s completely normal. Draw...

Why do certain wedding photographs stay emotionally meaningful for decades while others slowly fade into the background? In this reflective episode of In Focus with Ken Clough Photography , wedding photographer Ken Clough explores the deeper emotional power of wedding photography and why the images couples treasure most are often not the perfectly posed portraits or dramatic sunset shots, but the...

In this episode of In Focus with Ken Clough Photography , Ken Clough explores the deeper philosophy behind his ebook, Creating Meaningful Wedding Images Together , and why wedding photography is about far more than simply taking beautiful pictures. After years of photographing weddings, creating editorial and fashion imagery, and building a storytelling-focused photography business, Ken realized t...

When you book a wedding photographer, do you really know who will be there on your wedding day? It’s a simple question, but one that many couples don’t think to ask until much later in the planning process. In this episode of In Focus with Ken Clough Photography , I take you behind the scenes of how wedding photography actually works. From solo photographers to boutique, photographer-led teams, to...

Editorial wedding photography has become one of the most talked-about trends in weddings today. But what does “editorial” actually mean—and where does that influence come from? In this episode of In Focus with Ken Clough Photography , Ken explores how the world of editorial fashion photography has shaped his approach to photographing weddings. Drawing on years of experience creating fashion imager...

What does “editorial” wedding photography actually mean? Is documentary photography completely unposed? Does cinematic always mean dark and moody? In this episode of In Focus , Ken Clough breaks down the most common wedding photography styles, including editorial, documentary, cinematic, romantic, fine art, and traditional, and explains what those terms really mean. More importantly, he explores w...

What does cinematography have to do with photography? In this episode of In Focus with Ken Clough Photography , Ken reflects on his early creative roots, from splicing 8mm film by hand as a teenager to working as a projectionist at Syracuse University, running 5,000-foot film platters, and studying classic cinema frame by frame. He shares how those formative years shaped his approach to cinematic...

Some couples come to their wedding day with a clear vision for their photographs. Others don’t, and most fall somewhere in between. In this episode of In Focus with Ken Clough Photography , Ken explores how creative vision is developed with couples long before the wedding day begins. Rather than imposing a style or following a rigid shot list, this process is rooted in conversation, trust, and lea...

Wedding planning often revolves around timelines—when things start, when they move, when they end. Photographers, DJs, caterers, planners, and officiants all rely on schedules to help the day flow smoothly. But when the wedding is over, couples rarely remember the minutes. They remember how it felt. In this reflective episode, Ken Clough explores the tension between planning and presence on a wedd...

Most couples don’t say they’re nervous about their wedding day, but many are. In this short, reflective episode of In Focus with Ken Clough Photography, Ken talks about the quiet worries couples often carry into wedding planning: feeling awkward in front of the camera, concerns about timelines and family dynamics, the pressure to “get everything right,” and the fear of missing the day while trying...

Podcast Title: Looking Back to See Forward: What Season Two Taught Me Podcast: In Focus with Ken Clough Photography Host: Ken Clough, Wedding Photographer & Storyteller Episode Summary: Season finales aren’t about wrapping things up neatly — they’re about pausing long enough to notice what stayed with us. In this Season Two finale of In Focus with Ken Clough Photography, Ken reflects on the qu...

Episode Title: Finding Your Voice: Wedding Photography, Design, and Creative Growth with Gabby Deck Podcast: In Focus with Ken Clough Photography Host: Ken Clough, Wedding Photographer & Storyteller Episode Summary: Finding your creative voice doesn’t happen all at once—it’s something that develops through curiosity, experience, and a willingness to grow. In this episode of In Focus with Ken C...

Episode Title: Through the Lens at MAGFest: How Collaborative Storytelling Resets Creativity Podcast: In Focus with Ken Clough Photography Host: Ken Clough, Photographer, Visual Storyteller Episode Summary: In this episode of In Focus with Ken Clough Photography, I reflect on returning to MAGFest and how photographing cosplayers in an unscripted, high-energy environment has become one of the most...

Episode Title: What to Expect at a Wedding Expo: How to Get the Most Out of Your Bridal Show Experience Podcast Name: In Focus with Ken Clough Photography Host: Ken Clough, Wedding Photographer & Storyteller Episode Summary: Wedding expos and bridal shows can be exciting, informative, and incredibly valuable — if you know how to approach them with intention. In this episode of In Focus with Ke...

Episode Title: 2026 Wedding Photography Trends Every Couple Should Know Podcast: In Focus with Ken Clough Photography Host: Ken Clough, Wedding Photographer & Storyteller Episode Summary: The 2026 wedding season is bringing bold, emotional, and intentional changes to the world of wedding photography. In this episode, Ken breaks down the biggest photography trends couples need to know—from cine...

Episode Title: Wedding Planning Insights with Keilana MacNeil of Fort William Henry Podcast: In Focus with Ken Clough Photography Host: Ken Clough, Professional Photographer & Creative Storyteller Episode Summary: In this episode of In Focus with Ken Clough Photography, Ken sits down with Keilana MacNeil, Wedding & Sales Coordinator at the iconic Fort William Henry overlooking Lake George....

Episode Title: Capturing a Lifetime: The Photography Journey of Dino Petrocelli Podcast: In Focus with Ken Clough Photography Host: Ken Clough, Professional Photographer & Creative Storyteller Episode Summary: In this inspiring conversation, Ken sits down with legendary Capital Region photographer Dino Petrocelli, whose career spans more than 40 years. From his first Kodak X-15 camera and shoo...

Episode Title: Inspiration & Renewal: Rediscovering the Artist Within the Photographer Podcast: In Focus with Ken Clough Photography Host: Ken Clough Episode Summary: In this episode of In Focus with Ken Clough Photography, Ken takes a deep look at what it means to stay inspired as an artist. Beyond client work and business goals, there’s an inner creative pulse that drives every photographer...

Episode Title: Four Shoots, One Weekend: The Life Behind the Lens Podcast: In Focus with Ken Clough Photography Host: Ken Clough, Professional Photographer Episode Summary: In this episode, Ken takes listeners behind the scenes of one unforgettable weekend — four shoots across upstate New York and western Massachusetts. From a rustic senior portrait at the Barn at Liberty Farms, to a joyful midday...

Episode Title: Seeing Humanity in Shadows and Light: How Vivian Maier Inspired My Photography Podcast: In Focus with Ken Clough Photography Host: Ken Clough, Professional Photographer Episode Summary: In this reflective and artfully personal episode, professional photographer Ken Clough explores the profound influence of street photographer Vivian Maier on his creative journey. Long before the doc...

Episode Title: Engagement Season: Starting Your Wedding Photography Journey Podcast: In Focus with Ken Clough Photography Host: Ken Clough, Professional Photographer Episode Summary: Engagement season is here — that special time between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day when so many couples begin their journey toward “I do.” In this heartfelt episode, photographer Ken Clough shares insights and enc...

Episode Title: Lessons from the Lens: What Every Wedding Has Taught Me Podcast: In Focus with Ken Clough Photography Host: Ken Clough, Professional Photographer Episode Summary: In this heartfelt and reflective episode, professional photographer Ken Clough looks back on the countless weddings he’s photographed — and the life lessons they’ve taught him along the way. From rainy-day laughter to gold...

Episode Title: A Week in the Life of an Independent Professional Photographer Podcast: In Focus with Ken Clough Photography Host: Ken Clough, Professional Photographer Episode Summary: Ever wondered what life is really like for an independent professional photographer? In this episode of In Focus with Ken Clough Photography, Ken takes you behind the scenes of a typical week—one that’s about far mo...

Episode Title: Behind the Day: What Really Goes Into Photographing Your Weddi ng Podcast: In Focus with Ken Clough Photography Host: Ken Clough, Professional Photographer Episode Summary: When you see your wedding gallery, you’re looking at the final masterpiece — but what goes into creating it? In this episode, Ken Clough takes you behind the scenes of a wedding day, sharing how preparation, adap...