More Than Photos

This week Brad & Jen sit down with Emilie White, a French wedding and editorial photographer whose life has stretched across seven countries, two careers, and a constant pull toward something more than the photography itself. Before she ever picked up a camera professionally, Emilie spent 7 years in law, working in international law and intellectual property across Paris, Ireland, and the Midd...

What actually helps photographers grow? After years of coaching photographers through every stage of business, we've noticed something surprising. The biggest breakthroughs rarely come from finding more information. They come from clarity, community, personalized guidance, and having the confidence to take the next step. In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on the lessons we've learned...

This week Brad and Jen sit down with Perry Vaile, a destination and editorial wedding photographer, historian, educator, and creative whose life stretches far beyond the wedding industry. What begins as a conversation about Perry’s mountain home in North Carolina quickly turns into something much bigger: ambition, success, identity, community, social media, and what it means to build a life that d...

This week on the podcast, we’re joined by photographer and artist Sophie Lin Berard. Known for blending documentary honesty with editorial sophistication, Sophie’s work draws from a wide range of influences including street photography, fashion, commercial work, architecture, and fine art. In this conversation, we explore what it actually takes to become a versatile photographer and why some of th...

AI is changing the way we work, create, and communicate, but what if the most important response isn’t learning how to use AI better? What if it’s becoming more human? In this episode, Jen shares 3 simple skills she’s intentionally investing in during an AI era. Skills she believes they’reare becoming increasingly rare, and therefore increasingly valuable. Books Mentioned Theo of Golden - Allen Le...

This week Brad is sitting down with Kate Thompson for a conversation about creativity, parenthood, burnout, ambition, and the discipline of protecting the parts of yourself that make meaningful work possible in the first place. Over the last several years, we’ve watched Kate intentionally refine her work and her business, but what surprised us most in this conversation wasn’t hearing about “leveli...

Previews. Sneak peeks. Whatever you call them… this conversation keeps coming back around. In this episode, we unpack why so many photographers feel stuck in the tension between artistry and expectation and why the question “should I do previews or not?” might actually be the wrong place to start. Instead of giving a formula, we invite you into a different way of thinking. One rooted in ownership,...

Hey everyone! This week on the podcast we’re joined by photographer, educator, and artist Anni Graham for a conversation that goes far deeper than photography, pricing, or building a luxury brand. What began as a conversation about growth, reinvention, and moving into a higher-end market quickly became something much more honest - about the inner life of being a creative, the private tensions many...

This week on the podcast we’re joined by Roma Vera , whose films have become some of the most recognizable and influential in the wedding world. In this conversation, we talk about originality, creative discipline, and what it takes to build work that still feels fresh after 16 years. Roma and Vera share their journey from a small town in Siberia to Moscow to Spain, the surprising influences behin...

Hey everyone! This week on the podcast, Jen is walking through a handful of ideas that have been reshaping the way we think about goals, happiness, and what it actually looks like to move forward in life and business. What We Cover: Why goal setting doesn’t need to revolve around a new calendar year The shift from “have, do, be” to “be, do, have” How happiness actually drives success (not the othe...

This week on the podcast, we’re joined by photographer Tejas , whose work has quietly become some of the most thoughtful and distinctive in the wedding and documentary space. In this conversation, we talk about the long arc of becoming an artist, the discipline of creating before sharing, and how to build a body of work that actually means something. Tejas shares how he discovered photography in h...

Hey everyone! This week Brad is diving into a conversation that many photographers wrestle with but rarely talk about. Why is it that so many talented photographers eventually plateau? Why does momentum slow down even when the work keeps getting better? In this episode, we explore a hidden tension that lives inside many creative careers: the discomfort artists feel when effort becomes visible. In...

This week on the podcast we’re joined by husband-and-wife photography team Andrew and Mashaida , the creatives behind Mashaida . Known for their deeply relational approach to weddings, their work is rooted in a simple belief: great photographs are the byproduct of great relationships. In this conversation, we talk about building a photography business around people rather than algorithms, cultivat...

This week on the podcast, we’re joined by wedding photographer Sarah Bradshaw. We talk about building a value-led brand, resisting the pull of constant attention, and creating a business that supports a full life instead of slowly draining it. Sarah unpacks her “fireplaces vs. fireworks” metaphor, shares how faith and intentionality guide her decisions, and explains why defining “enough” may be th...

Hey everyone! This week on the podcast we’re doing something a little different — an AMA episode pulled straight from your DMs. What We Cover: • Why low-budget inquiries aren’t the real issue • The shift from “How do I stop this?” to “How do I attract differently?” • Common positioning patterns that attract general-market budgets • The continuity gap between social, website, pricing guide, and dis...

Hey everyone! This week on the podcast we’re joined by Pat & Claire Furey, a Philadelphia-based husband-and-wife photography team known for their refined, timeless work and incredible business tac. In this conversation, we talk about staying relevant in a sea of sameness, building a business that supports longevity, and how to think ahead without losing your identity in the process. What We Co...

In this episode of More Than Photos , Brad & Jen sit down with UK-based wedding photographer Daniel Knight Harris for a wide-ranging conversation on creative longevity, intentional business decisions, and building a career that supports real life. Drawing from his background in music and commercial photography, Daniel shares why weddings offer a rare gift of creative freedom and how slowing do...

In this episode of More Than Photos , Brad shares a powerful metaphor drawn from a skiing trip in Colorado to explain why growth in your business can suddenly feel exhausting—even when you’re experienced and capable. This conversation reframes pricing, markets, and “leveling up” not as a ladder to climb, but as terrain that requires conditioning. If growth has felt heavy, chaotic, or discouraging...

Photographer Daniel Kim joins More Than Photos for a thoughtful conversation on creativity, burnout, and the long road of building a sustainable career. Daniel reflects on early ambition, seasons of overwork, and the disciplines like rest, journaling, budgeting, and saying no, that have helped him create without losing himself. This episode is an honest look at what it takes to make meaningful wor...

Samm Blake joins More Than Photos for a conversation about longevity, discipline, and what it really takes to build a career that lasts. With over two decades in the industry, Samm reflects on resisting “luxury,” learning when to push and when to rest, and how quiet disciplines like editing, boundaries, and gut instinct have shaped her work at the highest level. This episode isn’t about chasing mo...

In this episode, we sit down with Christian Sudrath of Noble Photo Co. to talk about a hard truth many photographers avoid: you can build a following that will never hire you!!! We unpack what it looks like to stop posting for other photographers, separate making art from selling it, and build a business that actually moves you forward. If you’re feeling stuck, chasing engagement, or questioning w...

In this episode, we sit down with Texas-based wedding photographer Grant Daniels, a fourteen-season veteran, father of four, and someone who has built a thriving photography business by choosing small things done with care over the pressure to scale fast. Grant opens up about burnout, rebuilding his business with intention, and learning how to pace his life so he can show up fully - both for his c...

In this episode, we sit down with New York–based photographer Tracy Jade, whose work and words have reshaped the conversation around documentary wedding photography. Tracy shares how creative boredom pushed her to get radically clear on what she’s about, who she’s for, and the kind of couples she’s meant to work with. We explore how speaking boldly—about her philosophy, her limits, and her values—...

Every year around this time, photographers get the itch to refresh their brand or build a brand new website. And it makes sense! You’ve grown, your work has evolved, you’re inspired again… and you finally have time. But before you jump into a redesign, there’s something really important to understand: A website can only amplify what already exists underneath. In this episode, we unpack the 6 found...

Fine art photographer Joanna Brown joins us for a conversation about developing a recognizable style, trusting your instincts, slowing down on purpose, and tuning out the noise that pulls so many photographers off their path. Joanna shares honest stories about failure, mentorship, business, film, and the creative freedom that comes when you finally work from your own point of view. Whether you’re...