Wedding Photography Unveiled

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....

Tyler Wirken is synonymous with documentary wedding photography. He's won many many awards, trained some of the best names in the business and his insights into the power of documentary wedding photography completely changed my approach to weddings. Listen to Tyler's ethos, approach and why I chose to do a year long mentorship with him. Website: https://www.wirkenphoto.com/ Training &...

On this weeks episode I chat to Emily, whose wedding we photographed a couple of years ago. Listen to how she planned her wedding, why money wasn't the most important factor, what was important and what she would do differently. In the second half of the podcast we talk about how she's using her TikTok experience to start her new enterprise as a budding Content Creator. Why it's import...

This week I have the pleasure of talking to Nik Bryant about how to successfully combine working full time alongside a busy wedding photography business. This episode is a must-listen for anyone trying to juggle work and find work life balance. Nik Bryant Shutter Circle

In recent years, wedding directories have become very prominent in our world. Often seen to be over promising and under delivering. In this weeks episode I speak to Lewis Bishop who tells us how he is using Hitched to book over 30 weddings a year. Website: Lewis Bishop Photography Instagram: @lewis.bishop.photography

In this weeks podcast I start off with the latest news affecting the wedding photography world before talking about my own personal customer experiences that have blown me away and made me a loyal customer. Then comparing that with recent experiences that have been the opposite and how that made me feel. And how we should all strive for a great customer experience. Aftershoot Link: https://aftersh...

On this weeks podcast I have the pleasure of chatting to Adam Lowndes, the Instagram/Tiktok guru himself. Adam lifts the veil on the man behind the public persona, tells us what makes him Tik (geddit??) and the secrets behind his hugely successful wedding photography business. Website: Adam Lowndes TikTok: @adamlowndesphotography Instagram: @adamlowndesphotography

On this week's episode I'm joined by Jonathan Mank. A popular wedding photographer based in Lincolnshire. Jonathan has been in the industry for over a decade and regularly shoots 60 weddings a year. We talk about how success looks to us, share tips on how to grow your business and mistakes to avoid. This is a BUMPER episode packed full of advice that is solid GOLD for anyone looking to sta...

I know....finances are boring. Nowhere near as exciting as a new lens or camera. But in this weeks episode I'm going to talk more about how to structure your finances. Why you should switch to a new fintech bank and how to get free money from savings! Current Account Switching Service https://www.currentaccountswitch.co.uk/ Starling Bank https://www.starlingbank.com/ Mettle https://www.mettle....

Have you ever wondered if registrar's really hate photographers? Why are we not allowed to use flash? What is the REAL reason we weren't allowed to photograph the registrar. On this weeks podcast I've invited the lovely Sue Burton who is an ex-registrar in the Nottinghamshire area with over a decade of experience. Listen to how things work from their perspective. The do's and don&#...

Introduction Steve Vaughan, one half of the husband-and-wife team at Sam and Steve Photography and fellow podcaster! He joins this weeks podcast to talk about wedding fairs and how to succeed at them. Steve explains why he thinks wedding fairs are a great way to attract new clients. How to book a wedding fair in a saturated market and the methods he uses to make conversation, get leads without bei...

In this weeks episode we delve into the world of marketing and advertising with my special guest, Chris Giles. A distinguished wedding photographer renowned for his beautiful work, Chris gives us a brutally honest and insightful look into how he markets his business, what has worked and what hasn't. With his seasoned eye, he explores the challenges and opportunities that the industry faces tod...

In this weeks episode I sit down with branding guru Anna Rigby from Anna Rigby Designs. Anna has a wealth of experience in shaping and creating brands that help creatives like wedding photographers and videographers to project our values, ethos and attract our ideal clients. Dive in as we listen to Anna share her hard-earned wisdom and describe how she develops a compelling brand story and craft a...

Instagram have just rolled out "Meta Verified" and in exchange for the princely payment of £11.99 a month, you get a lovely blue tick next to your name as well as other benefits. So on today's podcast I'm going to discuss the benefits you get and whether or not it's worth it. ** Current List of Benefits ** https://about.meta.com/uk/technologies/meta-verified/

With new AI tools being released on an almost daily basis. Often with massive leaps in ability that makes once virtually impossible tasks, possible within seconds. Will AI kill the wedding photography industry? Will AI be our friend or foe? Listen to my thoughts on this subject after I have just played around with Photoshop's latest Generative Fill AI technology and the one thing we can do to...

In today's episode I am joined by Justin & Harshit who are the founders of Aftershoot. Software which has literally changed my workflow for the better. Listen to why I LOVE them. How I had 650 culled and 'edited' DURING the wedding! Find out what Aftershoot does, why it is so effective and what plans they have for the future. For anyone who shoots weddings and is on the fence about...

Today we're diving headfirst into a hotly debated topic that plagues the minds of wedding photographers everywhere: Should you display your prices on your website or not? It's an important decision that can make or break your business, affecting everything from your branding and client perception to your bottom line. In this episode, we're going to discuss both sides of the argument, p...

In this episode, Daiga & I share how our lives have changed over the last ten years of being in the wedding photography industry.  We talk about why we constantly have to keep marketing and we share our top tips on the importance of finding work/life balance.  And our advice for making sure you have the fundamentals covered.  It's a jam packed episode!