Outside the Frame: A Podcast for Wedding Pros to Be Better Humans in Business + Life

That’s a wrap on season one of Outside the Frame Podcast! We look back on our favorite parts of starting this podcast last year, what it was like running a podcast in the middle of wedding season, lessons learned, and our hopes for listeners. We also look ahead to the possibilities and opportunities we’re seeking in the next season which will launch in late 2026 or early 2027 after this wedding se...

For today's episode, we decided to sit down virtually with someone whose name has come up more than once in past episodes when it comes to fine-tuning a brand with values in mind: Kristy Black . This conversation was full of laughs and big truth drops - with heartfelt, yet bold ideas that are sure to inspire you. We talk about: - Kristy’s brand journey after realizing they were working with cl...

In today’s episode, we had an amazing and insightful conversation with Joanna, an elopement photographer and board member of Public Land Creatives , a nonprofit organization where she advocates for the responsible use and continued accessibility of public lands for photographers and creatives. You’ll hear us chat about:  grassroots story of how Public Land Creatives was formed in response to restr...

On this episode we sat down to chat with the face behind Cate Hair & Makeup , a queer artist for queer clients in Colorado. We talked about: - her story of getting started in hair and makeup - how her work is rooted in inclusivity, stemming from her own personal life and recognizing the need for a range of masculine and feminine expressions and everything in between - why all makeup and hair a...

Today we thought it would be a great time to feature some great organizations and initiatives related to the wedding industry, as well as give you all some ideas on how to get involved and/or give back to your own local community as a wedding professional or business owner. We briefly talk about some of these organizations: - Public Land Creatives - Brides Across America - Brides for a Cause - Wis...

In this episode, we look back on the last several months now that we're over 6 months into the podcast! We chat about how our 2025 busy seasons went, highlights and challenges of the year (including an exciting announcement from Kaylyn!), what we're looking forward to this upcoming season, why we took a short break this winter, and what to expect in the months ahead for the podcast as we c...

In this episode, we had a great conversation with Olesha Haskett , a modern-day renaissance woman, educator, and a boudoir photographer documenting the essence of Black women. We talk about a range of topics: her story and shifting her work from weddings to boudoir and women’s empowerment what it was like reinventing herself and making big changes in her life after 30 discovering confidence and se...

We had such a great time in this fun and impactful conversation with Jake (they/them) of Functions and Gatherings , a wedding planning team based in Seattle, WA. In this episode, we talk about: Jake’s own story and their journey with gender expression expressing gender and finding authentic joy in wedding planning why we should be going beyond just “acceptance” for the queer community supporting a...

This episode is a bit more personal. As a trigger warning, we talk about processing grief in this conversation between us about Kaitlyn’s personal experiences, so if topics of grief, loss, death, or other forms of trauma or heartbreak is hard for you right now, we recognize that this may not be the time for you to listen to this episode. It’s totally okay for you to come back and listen later.  In...

In this episode, we had such a fun conversation with Miki from Venturing Vows , an elopement photographer on the Oregon Coast. We chat about: her background in science and education and the start of her photo business how she blended her interest and expertise in science with her photography work, showing couples unique finds in the tide pools and forests of the Oregon Coast showing up authentical...

In this episode, we had an amazing, honest, and reflective conversation with Meg Cooper , an elopement photographer based in northern California. We talked about: how she began her work as a photographer in the wedding industry her own mental health journey and recognizing signs of depression - even when life seemed "great" the process of learning more about herself through lots of self...

On today's episode, we share a great conversation with Officiant Jimmie - who's famously known for "Seal It With A Shot" as well as getting out of the way for a couple's first kiss . . . even if that means jumping into the water of a freezing cold lake. We get to hear more about how we started his wedding officiating business, as well as: being authentically yourself (especia...

On today's episode, Kaitlyn + Kaylyn have a heartfelt conversation with Jenn Tai of Jenn Tai & Co , one of Seattle's most established wedding photography and portrait studios in the region. We chat about a variety of things, including: being an immigrant and her move from Malaysia to the States being a parent as a wedding photographer, which often means feeling regret for the days miss...

In this episode, Kaitlyn had a conversation with Jennie of Jennie Crate Photography on the LGBTQ+ community, queerness, and making the wedding industry more inclusive. Jennie is also manages LGBTQ I Do , an online wedding resource for queer couples searching for inclusive and accepting wedding vendors in Colorado. In this chat, she also talks about how she co-founded the Queer AF Engagement Party...

In this episode you'll hear from Hannah Paukstis of The Hummingbird Event Co. and co-founder of Emerald Hour , an organization based in Washington for wedding vendors who want to become more sustainable in their businesses. The Emerald Hour directory can also be used as a resource for couples who want to have a more eco-friendly wedding day. We get to hear a bit more about: - Hannah's back...

In this episode, we connected with Kelly Lemon , a one-armed wedding and elopement photographer, inspirational speaker, and adventure seeker based in the Pacific Northwest. You'll hear: all about Kelly's story, from the car accident that left her right arm permanently paralyzed to her passion for photography and determination to learn how to use a camera with one arm how Kelly felt after a...

In this episode, we invited Elizabeth (Liz) Mae of Embr Films to come on the show and share her story. We talked about: her experience going through a divorce while working in the wedding industry the in-depth rebranding process for her videography company dealing with mental health challenges while still working to make your couples happy self-reflection and self-discovery being a part of the LGB...

In this episode you'll hear from our guest Katie Fletcher of Katie Fletcher Photography , based in Colorado. We invited Katie on to the show to talk about: her experience working in the sustainability field how she brought values like sustainability and inclusion to the forefront of her photography brand how other wedding vendors can start being more sustainable in the industry to reduce waste...

In this episode, you'll hear from both Kaitlyn and Kaylyn about values: why values are important to share as a small business (especially for us in the wedding industry) what our own values are as business owners + humans how we're bringing our values to the forefront of our businesses some initial thoughts/tips on how you can do the same

Introducing Outside the Frame Podcast with Kaitlyn of Skyewater Photo + Film and Kaylyn of Wandering Wildflower Films . In this premier episode, you'll hear: each of our unique stories how we got into the wedding industry where the idea of this podcast came from our "why" behind Outside the Frame and what you can expect from us on this podcast Here on Outside the Frame, we're cre...