This week I'm joined for the second time by Chris Denner, a wedding photographer with nearly 30 years of experience who has built a reputation for creative, counterculture and LGBTQ-inclusive work. Chris is one of those rare combinations: a genuine artist and a sharp business operator, and this conversation is packed with practical wisdom for photographers at every stage.

What You'll Hear in This Episode

We open with one of Chris's core philosophies: action is always better than reaction. In a market saturated with talented photographers and squeezed by cost of living pressures, staying passive is the most dangerous thing you can do. Shy kids don't get sweets.

• The Value Chain
• Client Experience at Any Price Point
• The Saturated Market Reality
• Finding Your USP When You Think You Have Nothing Special
• Sending Signals, Not Just Posting Photos
• Styled Shoots: The Honest Take
• Response Times and First Contact
• Camera Tech, Settings and Getting Out of the Way
• The Chaos Aesthetic Problem
• Closing Thought

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