Wedding Photography Unveiled

In this episode I sit down with Martin Hillary, a wedding photographer with over 15 years of experience and we discuss how joining a professional body like the British Institute of Professional Photographers (BIPP) has helped him in his journey as a photographer and the benefits it's brought to his business. How it's helped him to overcome imposter syndrome and develop confidence in his craft. Martin explains how BIPP can help you improve as a photographer and how they encourage you to develop your own style. We also have a good natter about our favourite tools and resources that make our daily lives easier. Tune in to be inspired by Martin's story, gain practical tips and how joining BIPP not only can help you improve but find your own community of peers too! BIPP - https://www.bipp.com/ Martin Hillary - https://mhillaryphotography.co.uk/

This week, Daiga & I had a good natter with Laura Jayne who was on episode 24. We talk about her wedding this year and how it felt to be on the other side of the lens. We then discuss styled shoots versus workshops. If it is ethical to use images taken at styled shoots and/or workshops as part of your portfolio. Daiga & I talk about our recent experience with our styled shoot in Santorini and what we gained from it. Laura talks candidly about how styled shoots have helped her grow her business and why she is pivoting away from them. She also kindly shares her tips on organising styled shoots and how to find a reputable company who does styled shoots. Once again it was a fun episode packed full of tips. I hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed creating this episode! Website: ⁠https://laurajaynephotographer.co.uk/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/laurajaynephotographer/

This week I am thrilled to sit down and talk to Brett Harkness, a true pioneer in wedding photography. Best known for his mastery of off-camera flash, he shares his incredible journey of how he started his career taking photos on a cruise ship and how he worked his way to high end luxury weddings, all whilst nuturing a thriving commercial photography/videography business too. If you're looking for expert advice and inspiration, this episode is packed with it! This episode is overflowing with wisdom from one of the best in the game. Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up, Brett’s candid advice and storytelling will leave you inspired and ready to take your photography to the next level. Don't miss this one! https://www.brettharknessphotography.com/ https://www.instagram.com/brettharkness

Aldona from NPhoto joins me this week to talk about why albums are still important in 2024 and give us some tips on how to increase our sales to customers. We've also recorded this in video format so expect some clips to appear on the NPhoto social media channels too! Lastly, if you are interested, visit the NPhoto website and mention "Martin & Aldona" in the referral section to receive a very exclusive discount for your first year and sample albums. https://nphoto.com/en

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 anyone just starting out in wedding photography today.

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 and a bit uneasy about how easily it can alter appearances, and we discuss what this could mean for our future clients.

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 or the types of photographers who might not find it a perfect fit. We also talk about the long term plans for Wedissimo and why they are trying to raise capital via crowdfunding. If you're a wedding photographer considering listing on Wedissimo, or just curious about new tools in the industry, this episode is a must-listen. https://wedissimo.com/

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 all posted of latest episodes. A place where we can discuss topics in more detail, where you can suggest new topics and meet like minded wedding photographers to help you succeed! Click below to join! Wedding Photography Unveiled: Community I look forward to meeting you all

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 importance of maintaining authenticity to meet client expectations. We also discuss the invaluable role of community and the power of seeking support and collaboration in this ever-evolving industry. I've learned so much from Chris and thoroughly enjoyed our chat. I hope you all find it valuable too! Website: https://chrisdenner.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisdennerphotography/

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 speak to you rather than chasing trends. Liam also shares how he got started shooting destination weddings and his strategy for finding couples planning weddings abroad. And lastly we have a chat about SEO and the future. It's an episode jam packed full of nuggets of information! https://liamandbee.com/ Our Creative Commune Podcast

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://albertpalmerphotography.com/

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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 collective is and how it can help wedding photographers. It's a jam packed episode and I'm so grateful to Anna for sharing her time. https://annapumerphotography.com/ https://annapumer.com/ https://kickassphotographers.com/

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 customers.

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 episode and think everyone will find it informative.

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 choose their recommended photographers and she shares her tips on what to do and more importantly what not to do!  This episode is essential for anyone looking to build relationships with wedding venues and get on the coveted recommended supplier lists!

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 everyone finds this episode interesting. Adam Lowdnes Matt Trott Marie Anson

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 market. https://thefedwed.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thefedwed

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.instagram.com/nickchurchphotography/