Wedding Photography Unveiled

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Greg, a wedding photographer who's gone full circle—starting in a 9-5, switching to full-time photography, and now back in traditional employment. We dive deep into the reasons behind his decision, what motivated his return to full-time work, and why platforms like Wedissimo are a game-changer for part-timers. Plus, Greg shares his top gear picks for...

This week, Daiga and I dive into a tricky situation where a church allowed photos but banned video—find out how we managed it and our top tips, including the nuclear button for when vicars try to change the rules at the last minute! We also chat about the challenges of family group photos, the latest gear I've added to my kit, and the jaw-dropping capabilities of Evoto AI. I'm both amazed...

In this episode I chat to David, the co-founder of Wedissimo. David & I have a very open and candid discussion about what makes Wedissimo different from other wedding directories, its goals, and who it's designed to serve. We explore the benefits that Wedissimo offers to wedding photographers and the couples who use it. But David doesn't shy away from discussing the potential downsides...

A jam packed episode this week! Listen to my latest episode to hear how I managed to shoot 8 weddings over 11 days. With every client receiving their previews the next day and all will receive their galleries within 3 weeks. Daiga & I explain the principles of our workflow and the software/hardware we rely on to deliver quickly and efficiently. Also, I've created a new group to keep you al...

This week I sit down with the talented wedding photographer, Chris Denner. We delve into a veritable treasure trove of topics, exploring how AI is reshaping the wedding photography landscape, balancing art and business and the why we need to be shooting with intention and context. Chris shares his thoughts on the evolution of technology, the fine line between inspiration and plagiarism, and the im...

This week I have the pleasure of chatting to one of the most creative wedding photographers I know, Mr Liam Crawley. I am constantly in awe at his unique portraits and I am so pleased that he's spared me some of his time inbetween weddings to openly talk about how he sees the world to try and produce portraits which look different. We also chat about the importance of shooting photographs that...

Albert & I have an open and honest talk about how we run our wedding photography businesses. We specifically chat about our financial planning, how we save money and invest for the future. I strongly believe that everyone running a wedding photography business should listen to this and I hope it helps you save money and gives you ideas to find financial success in the future. https://albertpal...

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I had such a good laugh chatting with Anna Pumer today. We talk about the importance of using branding to attract our ideal clients and why it's important. We discuss why you need to inject your personality into everything we do and how she can help create a super colourful website to help you achieve your photography goals. Lastly she explains to us all about what her Kick Ass Photographers c...

Daiga & I discuss a shocking complaint from a bride that has gone viral on TikTok. We talk about who we believe was right. And how the photographer should have handled it. We also share our own experiences of when customers have complained or raised concerns with us about our service. And most importantly we lay out our strategy for making sure we handle complaints to ensure we have happy cust...

On this week's episode I invited Jonathan Mank and his wife, Donna back onto the show to discuss the sales process. We talk about what to show, the importance of branding and curation. Daiga tells us about the one photo which will lose you customers. Jonathan shares with us the one thing he did which improved his conversion rate instantly and much much more. I had so much fun on this weeks epi...

This week, I chat with Laura, who recently shadowed me at a recent wedding and also to build her portfolio. Laura shares her journey so far about how she’s created opportunities which might help others on a similar journey. We also have a good chat about her previous experience working in the marketing department for a company that owns several popular wedding venues. We talk about how venues choo...

Listen to my first round table with three good photography friends of mine. We chat about how we're finding this year. We open up honestly about how our bookings are doing. What's working well and what perhaps is not. Special thanks to Matt Trott, Adam Lowdnes and Marie Anson for sharing their time & expertise with everyone and being so open and honest with their information. I hope ev...

We're back! After a short break, on this weeks episode. Daiga & I talk about our pet peeves. Things that wedding photographers get irrationally annoyed about. From getting fed to churches that treat us like the devil. Listen and see how many you can identify with!

On this weeks episode I have the pleasure of chatting to Adam Johnson & Steve Walker about The Federation of Wedding Photographers and Filmmakers. A brand new organisation who are promoting community in a non-competitive and non-judgemental way. They plan lots of networking opportunities, help, mentoring and workshops. All designed to help videographers and photographers succeed in today's...

Nick Church is a Bristol based wedding photographer who joins me this week to talk about how he built his business from the ground up to be the success it is today. He talks candidly about how he managed to avoid 'The Death Zone' and also how we can all save a lot of time and improve our businesses by focusing on the right areas. https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/ https://www.instagr...

In order to succeed at wedding photography we have to offer a compelling service to our customers. Yet few of us seem to actually ask our customers: "What was important for you? Why did you make the decisions you did?" So in this weeks episide, I interview another ex-bride of mine so you can hear exactly what was important and what was not. I hope the information helps you decide how you...

On this weeks episode I've had the pleasure of talking to Kirsty about the mistakes we've made in our wedding photography career's and the lessons we've learned from them. Some of them have cost us literally thousands of pounds! Website: https://kmattssonphotography.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirstymattssonphotography/

This week I sit down with EJ from Insposa. EJ has years of experience in running wedding fairs at some of the best venues in the Midlands area. And we explore the best way to get a spot at a wedding fair. Do's and don't's for your stand. We also talk about the pressures for organisers and the real reasons why we see so many photographers compared to other suppliers. We also dive into t...

This week I speak to my good friend Soven Amatya. A renowned Fearless, This is Reportage and Masters winning wedding photographer who also regularly judges competitions too. We talk about the benefits of winning awards, how it can help you and your business. And how to curate, select and maximise your chances of winning. An inspiring episode which has made me want to start submitting my work again...

On this weeks episode I have the pleasure of talking to Gautham from Oodio. They are a design, edit & print agency that specialise in helping wedding photographers. We talk about the benefits of outsourcing your editing, even in the age of AI. Why I rely on Oodio and why I don't think it's a huge cost at all. We also talk about Oodio's upcoming visit to The Photography Show at the...

On this weeks podcast I talk about why I hate January. Why there's always so much pressure on us. And a few tips on what to do if you are struggling and down on bookings this year. Workshops Adam Lowndes - Everything Workshop Mentoring Helen Williams - Education & Mentoring

Adam was a guest on episode 16 and was kind enough to pop back to drop lots of knowledge bombs in this episode, as well as sharing his marketing plans for 2024. How he's going to use social media as well as why he's focussing on TikTok in the future. A jam packed episode and a special announcement from Adam himself! Website: ⁠Adam Lowndes⁠ TikTok: ⁠@adamlowndesphotography⁠ Instagram: ⁠@ada...

Laura's a successful wedding photographer, photographing weddings all around the world. She's managed to create a thriving business by mixing editorial style with natural, candid photography. Listen to her inspiration, how she approaches each wedding and educates clients and we delve a little bit into the camera gear she uses. (Hint: She travels far more lightly than me!) She also talks ab...

On this weeks episode, Daiga & I have the pleasure of catching up with Holly & Alex. Our first couple of 2023 and what a wedding it was! Listen to how Holly & Alex prioritised how they spent their wedding budget, what little things made all the difference and how they felt when Alex's wedding entrance went viral. The viral Instagram Reel can be found here.... https://www.instagram....