Totally Candid Podcast

Join Jess and Marissa as they talk about THE wedding AITAH story. You know the one…  As frustrating of a situation it was, we don't think we would’ve gone so far as deleting all the photos. Kinda sounds like petty revenge to me (but that's a whooooole different subreddit)! Have any crazy photography stories or topics you’d like us to read on the pod? Email them to us at totallycandidpod@gmail.com...

Whether you're just starting out in the wedding biz, or have experience, don't you ever get curious about what gear photographers use on a wedding day? Join the girls as they share what they have in their camera bags & why! We've also linked what gear we have here . LINK TO GEAR We have an Instagram now! Follow for updates @totallycandidpodcast If you want to see our work, check us out on Inst...

Join Jess and Marissa while they talk about the ins and outs of client calls! Nothing is left out in this episode- you can count on them to never gatekeep any info. This episode is great for both beginners and seasoned pros looking to improve their client experience! If you want to see our work, check us out on Instagram: @jessbiancardiphotography & @marissajohannaphoto Here’s our websites!  h...

Calling all second shooters! If you have ever wondered how to be the best second shooter you can be, give this episode a listen. The girls cover how they got into second shooting themselves, why second shooters are needed, and how you can be a great second shooter. We have an Instagram now! Follow for updates @totallycandidpodcast If you want to see our work, check us out on Instagram: @jessbianca...

Have you ever felt like you're not good at your craft or that, even though you've done something 100 times, you're not confident in your ability to do it? That's a nasty thing called Imposter Syndrome... and BOY does it suck sometimes! Join the girls as they discuss Imposter Syndrome, how it affects them and their work, and ways to make it better (or manageable)! We have an Instagram now! Follow f...

In this episode of Totally Candid, we talk about the divisive topic of whether having a photography degree or not makes you more credible as a photographer. Listen along to learn what side of the discussion we are on. Follow for updates @totallycandidpodcast If you want to see our work, check us out on Instagram: @jessbiancardiphotography & @marissajohannaphoto Here’s our websites!  https://je...

Join the girls as they read some crazy and unique wedding-related Am I The Assh*le stories from Reddit, and give their totally candid opinions! Boy is it fun getting all the tea from strangers on the internet... Follow for updates! @totallycandidpodcast If you want to see our work, check us out on Instagram: @jessbiancardiphotography & @marissajohannaphoto Here’s our websites!  https://jessbia...

In celebration of us taking our first round of branding photos for Totally Candid, we wanted to chat about the importance of branding for your business! Marissa & Jess cover all things branding from logos and colors to messaging and music and they end up doing a mini-branding exercise to discover Marissa’s potential new logo! If you’re struggling with your branding this is the episode for you....

In this week's episode, we bring on a very special guest to speak on directing the subject in your photos! Whether it be the actual subject (as in a human), or the content of the photograph, listen to Jess, Marissa, and Steven discuss the similarities of filmmaking and photography, and Steven's approach to his craft! If you want to see our work, check us out on Instagram: @jessbiancardiphotography...

It’s part 2 of zodiac signs as photographers! If you haven’t listened to part 1, go check out episode 8. We’re curious if your zodiac sign resonates with you or if another one does.  Email or DM us with what you thought of these two episodes & what your zodiac sign is! We have an Instagram now! Follow for updates @totallycandidpodcast If you want to see our work, check us out on Instagram: @je...

IT'S ASTROLOGY TIME BABY!!!! Honestly it was only a matter of time! Join the girls as they talk all things astrology, and what each sign as a photographer is like! This is part 1, so you’ll just have to wait until next week to hear the rest… If you want to see our work, check us out on Instagram: @jessbiancardiphotography & @marissajohannaphoto Here’s our websites!  https://jessbiancardiphotog...

With our art school backgrounds, letting our creative flags fly in our photography is something really important to us. One of the ways we do that is by utilizing in-camera manipulation! In this episode of Totally Candid, we discuss the different techniques we have used over the years and place them in a tier list. Let’s see if our ratings line up with yours! Have any crazy photography stories or...

We are not only business- we're also play! So, we want to sprinkle in some fun episodes amongst our photography-related content. In this episode, we reminisce on some of our favorite memories from our seven years of friendship. So grab a snack or your favorite cozy drink and laugh along with us! Have any crazy photography stories or topics you’d like us to read on the pod? Email them to us at tota...

In this episode of Totally Candid, we answer the universal question: How do I find my niche? Jess and Marissa tackle the different types of niches, give their experiences on how they found their niche, and leave you with inspiration to find yours.  Have any crazy photography stories or topics you’d like us to read on the pod? Email them to us at totallycandidpod@gmail.com We have an instagram now!...

Listen to Jess and Marissa give their takes on the most effective ways to get into the wedding industry! They cover topics from benefits of participating in styled shoots, to second shooting, and even dive into their personal journeys to share how they started. There truly are a thousand ways to get into the wedding industry, so hopefully this episode can act as a guide for you to find your footin...

In this episode of Totally Candid, Jess & Marissa discuss the importance of editing style as a photographer and as a client, nerd out about color theory, and give their opinions on using presets in your editing process. Have any crazy photography stories or topics you’d like us to read on the pod? Email them to us at totallycandidpod@gmail.com If you want to see our work, check us out on Insta...

What better way to kick off this podcast than to read some crazy Am I the Asshole stories- photography edition! Hear us weigh in on stories involving risking people’s lives for a photo, boudoir shoots, & drunken photographers.  Have any crazy photography stories or topics you’d like us to read on the pod? Email them to us at totallycandidpod@gmail.com If you want to see our work, check us out...

Meet Jess + Marissa! In the very first episode of Totally Candid. We give a run down of how we became the besties we are today, where we started in our photography journeys, where we are in our photo businesses now, and everything in between! Have any crazy photography stories or topics you’d like us to read on the pod? Email them to us at totallycandidpod@gmail.com Disclaimer: We had some technic...