The Photographer's Problem: A Narrative Podcast

Molly Rose is an Interior and Architectural Photographer based in Charleston, South Carolina photographing homes and hospitality concepts throughout the South East & West Coast regions. Her work contributes to legacy-building portfolios for designers and architects. She has been featured in Dwell, House Beautiful, Luxe, Ocean Home, and various online publications. Molly also offers mentoring a...

Katie Levine photographed the fashion and celebrity scene in NYC and LA, interned for Annie Liebovitz and Vogue, and made a name for herself through her remarkable talent. Now residing in Phoenix, she’s helping individuals and businesses shine with the same star power that once lit up her celebrity shoots. Whether you’re looking for a new headshot, desire editorial-style personal or family photos,...

Molly Grunewald is all about celebrating her clients, whether that’s through boudoir shoots, wedding photography, or mentorship. The self-professed ‘visual storyteller, dad-joke maker, reality tv show-watcher, taco-eater, adventure-seeker, champagne-drinker’ brings an unconventional breath of fresh air to her multifaceted photography business. Molly shares how she is evolving as a photographer and...

Dive into the world of Si Moore, distinguished film photographer and one-half of NZ-based Bayly & Moore. Si has over a decade’s experience capturing love stories around the globe, as well as various other intriguing creative endeavors. Dive into The Photographer’s Problem to learn from Si’s vast experience about social media’s impact, finding your true fans, and what the digital future holds f...

With a philosophy that ‘wedding photography should be a rad time not a bad time,’ Jonathan Suckling uses his infectious energy and humor to make every wedding an unforgettable experience. With banter, dive-rolling antics, and epic dance moves, Jonathan captures genuine, candid moments in his own unique way - and accidentally became Tik-Tok famous for it. He joins us from Auckland, NZ to chat about...

Erin Hernandez-Reisner is an American Photographic Artist, Amazon bestselling author, and global speaker whose voice has been translated into 15 languages. She applies her perspective as an autistic artist who is hearing impaired with tetrachromacy to create art that continually explores different aspects of human connection. In this deeply personal and unconventional interview, she shares about h...

We caught up with wedding photographer Ryan Browne this week. He and his wife Heidi are the creators of New York-based studios Forged in the North and After It All. He tells us about growing into two distinct studios, supporting his shooters, and balancing all that with family life while expanding into aerial photography. About Ryan: Born and raised in the Chicago suburbs, Ryan had an affinity for...

Wedding and elopement photographer Benj Haisch is the trailblazer of adventure elopements. An accidental trendsetter, he doesn’t believe in chasing trends for long-term success. Instead, he commits to his style of capturing candid images that resonate with couples for a lifetime while indulging his love of the Pacific Northwest landscape. He talks about how adventure elopements became a thing, how...

LA based photographer Summer Grace joins us this week. She discusses the challenges of mailing film for development, recounting stories of lost and miraculously recovered rolls, the financial considerations of film photography, weighing the cost of each shot and the desire for accessible, pocketable cameras. Getting into the weeds on the balance between professional commitments and personal creati...

Whether shooting intimate weddings or taking people on landscape photo tours in the Faroe Islands and Nordic countries, professional photographer Chris Zielecki does it all with a sense of adventure. Based in Hamburg, Germany, he's ojn this weeks episode talking about his unique perspective and the many avenues of his photography business. About Chris: Chris, the photographer behind Sturmsucht...

Creating a niche in photography isn’t simple, but elopement photographer Cat Ekkelboom-White has the process dialed in, while building a life she loves and how she helps others do the same. She shoots adventure elopements in the Austrian Alps, on her terms. In this episode she discusses the impacts of over-tourism on popular photography sites and the value of hiring local photographers, advocating...

Jonathan Zoeteman is a Canadian lifestyle, portrait, and travel photographer who shares his passion for supporting other creators through the Socality creative community and as a Canon Ambassador. He chats with Kyle about the creative process and the importance of community, authenticity, and continual growth. About Jonathan: Jonathan Zoeteman is a Canadian (Calgary, Alberta based) lifestyle, port...

Chris & Ruth are a renowned husband and wife duo based in Mallorca, Spain. When lockdowns began they saw en opportunity to lean further into their entrepreneurial and creative spirit using an already existing brand trait to create an entire new business and view themselves as more than just wedding photographers.⁠ About Chris & Ruth: We are a husband and wife photographer couple and we fir...

With 18 years as a wedding photographer in Cancun, Citlalli Rico has shot over 600 destination weddings. Her passion and experience capturing couples’ stories have made her a world-class wedding photographer. She chats with Kyle Wilson about the changes she’s seen in the industry, her personal journey, and valuable lessons learned along the way. About Citlalli: Citlalli Rico is a Mexican artist an...

In this episode, professional photographers Kyle Wilson and Henry Tieu discuss the importance of SEO in the photography industry. They emphasize the role of backlinks in enhancing a website's ranking and recommend SEO Edge, a mobile app for tracking keyword rankings. They also discuss the ethical considerations of sharing intimate wedding photos, agreeing on the importance of discretion even t...