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Welcome back to Episode 12 of the Shooters Wedding Podcast. This week Toby somehow manages to lose the game and disappear after the intro, leaving Chris and Jon to go head-to-head in the ultimate wedding industry showdown: TOG vs VOG. Photographers and videographers work alongside each other every weekend, but do we actually see weddings the same way? In this episode we debate some of the biggest...

Episode 11 is here! 🎙️ This week it’s just Chris & Toby as Jon takes some well-earned time away after welcoming a baby boy into the world 👶❤️ In this episode: 🚁 A drone pilot gets instant karma after bragging all day 🐷 Toby nearly dies eating a hog roast at a wedding 👶 A baby lets rip during a church prayer 👔 A groom discovers his suit still has the security tag attached 🦷 A drunk weddin...

This week on the Shooters Podcast, we tackle real wedding day dilemmas in our “What Would You Do?” episode. From missing suppliers and bad weather to awkward couples and difficult guests — we give honest, no-BS answers from behind the lens. Plus: 🔥 Industry gossip (AI photo scandal) 🔥 Agony Uncles returns 🔥 Real wedding planning advice (kind of…) If you’re planning a wedding or work in the indu...

We might’ve slightly lied to make this one happen… 😅 (KIDDING!) Episode 9 of the Shooters Wedding Podcast is here — and we’re joined by Andrew Keher 🎙️ If you’ve seen those painfully accurate wedding photography reels online… yeah, that’s him. But behind the humour is a seriously smart creator, and in this episode we get into what actually works when it comes to content, booking couples, and buil...

Social Media Is RUINING Wedding Planning (Or Is It?)Description:Is social media actually making wedding planning easier… or way more stressful? In this episode of the Shooters Podcast, wedding photographers Jon Warr and Toby Lidstone break down the truth about planning a wedding in the age of Instagram, TikTok, and viral trends. From inspiration overload to unrealistic expectations, we talk about...

Wedding season is coming… are you actually ready for it? In this episode of the Shooters Wedding Podcast , we’re talking about how to survive double headers, triple headers, and the chaos of peak season - without completely burning out. We get into: How to prep properly for busy wedding weekends Why hydration, food, and rest actually matter (more than you think) The mental toll of editing vs shoot...

🚩 Red flags in the wedding industry… and how to spot them. In this episode, Chris & Toby break down the biggest warning signs couples should look out for when booking suppliers - from hidden fees and pressure selling to poor communication and lack of reviews. We also flip the script and talk about red flags suppliers see in clients 👀 Plus: A disastrous pre-wedding grooming story 👀 A fake 1-...

🎙 Shooters Wedding Podcast - Episode 5: Why We Love This IndustryAfter last week’s debate about AI in the wedding industry, we thought we’d balance things out with something a little more positive…So in Episode 5, we’re talking about why we genuinely love working in weddings. Because despite the long days, the travel, the editing marathons, and the occasional chaos… there’s a reason so many photog...

Episode 4 – Is AI Helping the Wedding Industry… or Slowly Killing It? AI is everywhere right now - editing photos, writing emails, planning weddings, even creating art. But is it actually helping wedding suppliers… or quietly replacing them? In this episode of The Shooters Wedding Podcast, Chris, Jon, and Toby dive head-first into the AI debate. We talk about: • How wedding photographers and video...

The Busy Illusion, Social Media Bullshit & Wedding Awards! Ever notice how everyone in the wedding industry suddenly had “90 enquiries over the weekend”? Yeah. Us too. In this episode of Shooters, we’re pulling back the curtain on: • The “Busy Illusion” (you know the one 👀) • Social media exaggeration in the wedding industry • "Comparisonitis" (Imposter Syndrome and why it quietly wrecks peop...

In this episode of the Shooters Podcast, Chris, Jon, and Toby delve into the often unspoken truths of the wedding industry. They discuss the pricing , the distinction between styled shoots and real weddings, and the frustrations that wedding suppliers face. They also discuss various aspects of the wedding industry, including the impact of social media on perceptions, the importance of hiring profe...

In this episode of Shooters , Jon, Chris & Toby get stuck into the stuff couples actually get wrong when planning a wedding – from chaotic mornings and unrealistic timelines to awkward family politics and trends that probably need to die. We talk about how booking habits are changing, why communication with your photographer matters more than any shot list, and how to avoid spending half your...