Catherine Guidry: Wedding Photographer + Educator

Wedding Photography : Mistakes Make Magic

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A Business Podcast for Wedding Photographers and Creatives : including interviews of successful entrepreneurs, business advice, and a ton of stories on failures and lessons learned. This podcast is dedicated to embracing imperfection and pushing others to pursue their creative passion! 

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Catherine Guidry: Wedding Photographer + Educator

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Business

Latest episode

Sep 10, 2025

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Episodes

161: How to Handle Difficult Lighting Situations 30.06.2023

Learn how to make the best of a difficult lighting situation and still make great wedding photography! CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (Click the link, scroll down to where it says "Ratings & Reviews" and click the small ink that says "Write a Review") Watch our FREE Posing Master Class Watch our FREE Business Master Class Download the FREE PRICING GUIDE D...

160: Effectively Working with Clients as a Wedding Photographer 21.06.2023

Strong reviews and referrals come from great experiences with your clients. Learn strategies to work with your wedding photography clients. Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hwJfH7Rx7q0 CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (Click the link, scroll down to where it says "Ratings & Reviews" and click the small ink that says "Write a Review") Watch our F...

159: Wedding Photography Gear Guide 15.06.2023

Learn the must have gear for your wedding photography business! Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/1WqQ-lYrCnU CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (Click the link, scroll down to where it says "Ratings & Reviews" and click the small ink that says "Write a Review") Watch our FREE Posing Master Class Watch our FREE Business Master Class Download the FREE PRI...

158: 7 Essential Skills You Need to be a Successful Wedding Photographer 09.06.2023

What are the essential skills you need to run and maintain a successful wedding photography business? I'm here to take you through it! CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (Click the link, scroll down to where it says "Ratings & Reviews" and click the small ink that says "Write a Review") Watch our FREE Posing Master Class Watch our FREE Business Master Cl...

157: 7 Steps to Share Pricing with Clients 31.05.2023

Where and how should you share your pricing with clients? This can always be a little bit of a trick question for wedding photographers!  CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (Click the link, scroll down to where it says "Ratings & Reviews" and click the small ink that says "Write a Review") Watch our FREE Posing Master Class Watch our FREE Business Master Clas...

156: Pros and Cons of Being a Wedding Photographer 24.05.2023

Considering going into the wedding photography industry? Here are pros and cons of being a wedding photographer! CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (Click the link, scroll down to where it says "Ratings & Reviews" and click the small ink that says "Write a Review") Watch our FREE Posing Master Class Watch our FREE Business Master Class Download the FREE PRICI...

155: How to Save Money in Your New Photography Business 17.05.2023

As a business owner of 15 years, I’ve learned plenty of ways to save money in your photography business – and I’m sharing them with you in this week’s YouTube video! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqOsh29D70U CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (Click the link, scroll down to where it says "Ratings & Reviews" and click the small ink that says "W...

154: 5 Common Financial Business Mistakes (and how to avoid them) 10.05.2023

The reason it’s so important to understand the money side of your business – especially if you’re a creative – is because you want to continue to do what you love for a living! And you’ll learn JUST THAT in this week’s YouTube video 🎥 CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (Click the link, scroll down to where it says "Ratings & Reviews" and click the small ink that says...

153: How to Get More Second Photographer Jobs 04.05.2023

Do you want to be a primary photographer, get more jobs as a second photographer, or move from a second role into an associate photographer role? If you do, the FASTEST way is to do an amazing job as a second photographer! CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (Click the link, scroll down to where it says "Ratings & Reviews" and click the small ink that says "Write a...

152: How to Organize Photography for Wedding Photographers 26.04.2023

How are you organizing/storing your photographs? Let me share! 💻 ***Follow along with the video here ! It’s the piece of the business MANY photographers miss. You prep for a wedding, show up, and take the images. You go home… and then what? How in the world do you organize your photos in a way that’s easy to manage and great for the client? This is a BIG part of the business. That last thing you...

151: 10 Tips to Photograph a Wedding Ceremony 19.04.2023

Want all of my best tips about photographing a wedding ceremony? Check out this episode, or the video guide HERE ! If you’re photographing your FIRST wedding soon, you’re probably feeling very excited… and a little nervous! The most important thing, aside from getting the proper gear, is understanding the flow of the ceremony and understanding where you need to be and when. CLICK HERE TO RATE &amp...

150: Why Showit is the Best Website Builder for Photographers 12.04.2023

I truly believe you can have an amazing website and book high-end, luxury clients with those templates – WITHOUT hiring a custom designer.  I’ve paid website designers to create a custom site… only to have to pay them HOURLY on top of that to update the website. It was incredibly cumbersome and expensive. 🤦🏼‍♀️ I’m here to tell you there are beautiful, professional templates out there. If you’re...

149: 7 Ways to Prepare for Proposal Season 05.04.2023

What are some concrete ways to improve your online presence and business, so you get a fully-booked calendar during proposal season? Watch it on YouTube! CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (Click the link, scroll down to where it says "Ratings & Reviews" and click the small ink that says "Write a Review") Watch our FREE Posing Master Class Watch our FREE Busi...

148: The Best Way to Handle Common Business Mistakes 29.03.2023

HOW to handle common business mistakes… so you can walk away stronger, wiser, and with happy clients. Here we talk all about HOW to handle common business mistakes… so you can walk away stronger, wiser, and with happy clients. CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (Click the link, scroll down to where it says "Ratings & Reviews" and click the small ink that says "Wri...

147: 9 Signs You Should Refer a Wedding Videographer 22.03.2023

We’ve learned what makes a good videographer and who to refer – and you can learn too! Although the order of booking can vary, most times the client will book the venue and/or planner first, and then the photographer. At that point, we’re given the opportunity to recommend a videographer. 📽️😓 That can be daunting!  If you find yourself in that situation, this episode is for you!  CLICK HERE TO RA...

146: First Look: Pros and Cons for Wedding Photography 16.03.2023

The "First Looks" conversation needs to be approached with care and understanding. Photographers LOVE a first look...so I'm diving into how to make that happen for your business!  Check out the YouTube video here! CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (Click the link, scroll down to where it says "Ratings & Reviews" and click the small ink that says "W...

145: How to Prepare for Maternity Leave as a Wedding Photographer 09.03.2023

If you’re planning for maternity leave as a photographer and feeling that anxiety, I’m here for you!  In the years leading up to my first pregnancy, I had a LOT of anxiety about how to plan and prepare for maternity leave. I had so many questions about how everything would play out… and if you’re expecting or planning for parenthood, you probably know the feeling! If you’re planning for maternity...

144: How to Back Up Wedding Photos 22.02.2023

Losing your photos is a legitimate fear, and something I hope never happens to you – but if it ever does, it’s crucial to have a good system to back up wedding photos!  I'll be screen sharing in this one, so be sure to check out the video here to see behind-the-scenes!   CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (Click the link, scroll down to where it says "Ratings & Reviews...

143: Signs of a Great Wedding Planner 15.02.2023

We want to work with wedding planning teams who can field logistical questions so we can focus on what we do best… photography! But how in the world do you know what’s typical for a wedding planner, ESPECIALLY if you’re new to the industry? We LOVE our great wedding planners. We’re so thankful to be in a place in our business where a large majority of our clients are hiring wedding planners. I’m h...

142: Why You Need to Try Artificial Intelligence Photo Editing 08.02.2023

What if, instead of outsourcing to an editor, you could edit yourself for a fraction of the cost? 💵  What if you could edit your photos in minutes? ⏰ What if, instead of outsourcing to an editor, you could edit yourself for a fraction of the cost? 💵 What if I told you that you could do this with artificial intelligence? 🤔 If that sounds weird to you, then hang with me! Using artificial intelli...

141: How to Put Together a Wedding Photography Timeline 01.02.2023

Have you ever felt super nervous trying to create a wedding timeline and shot list? 😓 Not every wedding will come with a wedding planner so it’s important we know how to step up and take on this task. I know how that feels. I’ve been there! But I’m here to tell you that every bit of planning and preparation is worth it! I’ve been photographing weddings for a while – almost 15 years – so it’s safe...

140: Wedding Photography for Beginners: What to Know Before Your First Wedding 25.01.2023

Are you preparing to photograph your first ever wedding?! I know what that feels like. Even though my very first wedding was in the Fall of 2008 and it feels like AGES ago… I can still remember all the events of that day like it was yesterday. I still remember the feeling of being SO nervous, but absolutely loving it. I knew deep down this was what I wanted to do. And if you’re reading this, I hav...

139: Voxer: The Communication App You Need 17.01.2023

Whether you’re a business owner, a creative, or someone in the wedding photography industry, I want to share my favorite communication app with you – because I KNOW you can benefit from it!  (I am in no way affiliated with this company; I am only sharing because I love it that much!) Voxer is like if iMessage and a walkie-talkie had a baby… but with so many benefits. Let me tell you why!! CLICK HE...

138: 8 Ways to Improve Your Flatlays 11.01.2023

Do you struggle to make flatlays? Are you unsure how to style your images in a beautiful, eye-catching, and consistent way?   Your clients will want to remember every detail of their special day. They’ll want to see the textures on the invitation and the fonts that were used… and it’s our responsibility as photographers to make sure we capture that. After many years of trial and error, I’ve figure...

137: 5 Must-Have Tips to Uplevel Your Photography Business 28.12.2022

If you want to take your wedding photography business to the next level, here are my 5 MUST-HAVES to make that growth 🌱   PRICING GUIDE (FREE):  https://catherineguidry.com/pricing-guide-yt POSING GUIDE (FREE):   https://catherineguidry.com/posing-guide-yt FACEBOOK GROUP (FREE):  https://www.facebook.com/groups/catherineguidrycommunity EDUCATION SHOP:   https://catherineguidry.com/education TEMPL...

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