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On today's episode I speak with Kayleen Nyshell, a Chicago area-based photographer specializing in couples, engagements, weddings, and family portraits. 

If she's not out taking photos you can catch her grabbing a beer with friends, hanging out with family, or cuddled up on the couch with her two dogs and her husband.  She got her first "real" camera in March of 2021, and her first second-shooting opportunity later that year. She already has 15 (!) of her own weddings and two elopements booked for this year. 

We discuss how she learned to use her camera and how she's marketed herself on social media, as well as how she gets clients so comfortable in front of her camera. Kayleen found Cassidy Lynne and Katelynn James on YouTube to be instrumental in mastering the fundamentals. She also gives a ton of credit to Kailee Rei of Kailee Rei Photography for taking a chance on her as a second shooter. Follow Kailee at @kaileereiphotography 

Kayleen is booking weddings in the Chicago area as well as destination weddings, and elopements. 

Her current favorite lens is her 24-70/2.8.

You can check out her work here:

IG: @kayleennyshellphotography

https://kayleennyshellphotography.com/

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Join me in this "Save, Delete, Dodge, & Burn" Wedding recap episode where I discuss:

--Save: what went well
--Delete: what didn't go so well
--Dodge: what I'd like to do more of
--Burn: what I'd like to do less of

I start with the timeline leading up to the event, the gameplan, expectations, and then afterwards I talk about how it actually went down on the big day.

In this episode I talk about a massive heartburn attack I had on the way to the wedding.  Then we discuss a wedding at Historic Ashland where I shot with a photographer I've second shot for three other times.  She has a different style than the off-camera flash photographers I've been working with a lot recently. She's a master at posing and creating a great experience for her clients, their friends and family, and loves a light and bright look to her photos. 

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Join me in this "Save, Delete, Dodge, & Burn" Bar Mitzvah recap episode where I discuss:

--Save: what went well
--Delete: what didn't go so well
--Dodge: what I'd like to do more of
--Burn: what I'd like to do less of

I start with the timeline leading up to the event, the gameplan, expectations, and then afterwards I talk about how it actually went down on the big day.

In this episode we discuss a Bar Mitzvah at Moulin in Philly where I'm shooting for another photographer. It's me, two other photographers, and another company had a couple of videographers. We have a lot of energy, three off-camera flashes, and plenty of snowboard centerpieces. 

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Join me in this "Save, Delete, Dodge, & Burn" wedding recap episode where I discuss:

--Save: what went well
--Delete: what didn't go so well
--Dodge: what I'd like to do more of
--Burn: what I'd like to do less of

I start with the timeline leading up to the wedding, the gameplan, expectations, and then afterwards I talk about how it actually went down on the big day.

In this episode we discuss a Friday wedding where I'm shooting for another photographer. It's me, another photographer, and a videographer. We have a dead mouse, mirrored sunglasses, a few raindrops, and a little bit of drama. We start at The Hilton, head to the beautiful Marian Coffin Gardens for portraits and then Hockessin Memorial Hall for the ceremony and reception. 

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Join me in this "Save, Delete, Dodge, & Burn" wedding recap episode where I discuss:

--Save: what went well
--Delete: what didn't go so well
--Dodge: what I'd like to do more of
--Burn: what I'd like to do less of

I start with the timeline leading up to the wedding, the gameplan, expectations, and then afterwards I talk about how it actually went down on the big day.

In this episode we discuss an intimate Monday wedding in Philadelphia where I'm the primary shooter. We had a loose timeline, a Bride and Groom I'd never met, bright direct sun, and a fabulous second shooter. We started at The Notary Hotel, went to LOVE Park, City Hall, and ended up at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (PAFA) for an intimate ceremony. 

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Website: AllisonBartoPhotography.com

Instagram: @Allison_Barto_Photos

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On today's episode I speak with Alex Hicks, a Georgia-based photographer who has shot over 90 weddings in the past two years after asking a pregnant photographer if she needed help with her bags. She is a "professional second shooter" when it comes to weddings, and also shoots portraits and lifestyles.

You can check her out at:
alexhicksphotos.mypixieset.com 

IG: @alexhicksphotos

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Join me in this "Save, Delete, Dodge, & Burn" wedding recap episode where I discuss:

--Save: what went well
--Delete: what didn't go so well
--Dodge: what I'd like to do more of
--Burn: what I'd like to do less of

I start with the timeline leading up to the wedding, the gameplan, expectations, and then afterwards I talk about how it actually went down the day of.

In this wedding we had some trickier logistics, the prep and ceremony were in New Jersey, and the reception was in Pennsylvania, about 50 miles away. It all worked out. I do an "in the car" recap immediately after the reception and then check in again a day later once I've reviewed the photos and gathered some more thoughts. 

Thanks for listening!

Email: [email protected]

Website: AllisonBartoPhotography.com

Instagram: @Allison_Barto_Photos

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Website: AllisonBartoPhotography.com

Instagram: @Allison_Barto_Photos

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Join me in this "Save, Delete, Dodge, & Burn" wedding recap episode where I discuss:

--Save: what went well
--Delete: what didn't go so well
--Dodge: what I'd like to do more of
--Burn: what I'd like to do less of

I start with the timeline leading up to the wedding, the gameplan, expectations, and then afterwards I talk about how it actually went down the day of.

In this wedding we had some easy logistics (groom prep was right next door to the venue), some slightly inconvenient weather (the chilliest part of the day was during the outdoor first look and bridal party portraits, when it also decided to drizzle), some bird poop in a bridal bouquet, a really nice couple, a tight ceremony space that needed light stands, candles that were constantly being knocked over,  a great venue coordinator, missing dinners, and we wrapped up the night eating cake with our hands! 

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Welcome to A Second Helping with Allison Barto, a wedding photography podcast with a focus on second shooting.

Today I’m discussing the different styles of wedding photography and the different approaches they require on a wedding day.

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Welcome to A Second Helping with Allison Barto, a wedding photography podcast with a focus on second shooting.

Today I’m discussing my background, how I started shooting weddings, and how I booked second shooting jobs.

Support the show

Thanks for listening!

Email: [email protected]

Website: AllisonBartoPhotography.com

Instagram: @Allison_Barto_Photos

Photo credit for main podcast cover: David McShea of McShea Photography

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