📸 In this episode of Figuring Fashion Podcast, Host Arvind Karthik sits down with Amar Ramesh, one of South India’s elite wedding photographers with 750+ weddings across 22 countries, a string of prestigious awards, and an entrepreneurial journey that redefined the wedding photography industry. They discuss about the following

✨ Amar’s Tipping Point – How he started photography and got his first wedding in Tnagar. 💡 Full-Time Photographer? – How to know if you’re mentally and financially ready to go pro. 👑 Premium Photographer Secrets – Amar’s journey to placing himself as a premium brand. 🎥 Cinematic Over Traditional – Bold decisions that set Amar apart from the crowd. 🎨 Art vs Business – Why photographers shouldn’t just become service providers. 🚀 Building an Aspirational Brand – Amar’s strategy to become one of the most sought-after photographers. 🤝 Team Culture & Growth – How to retain talent and inspire your team. 🌍 Global Learnings – Corporate lessons from the US applied to wedding photography. 📱 Instagram & Validation – Should artists rely on social media for credibility? 🏆 3 Attributes of Success – Traits every successful photographer and entrepreneur needs. ⏳ Industry Reality Check – Delays in delivering photos & videos, and the race to zero pricing. 💸 Payment Mishaps – How to protect your business and get paid on time. 💃 Fashion Meets Photography – Bringing South Indian fashion to the global spotlight. ❤️ Partnerships & Support – The role of a romantic partner in a creative career.👉 Whether you’re starting your photography journey, scaling your business, or just curious about the secrets behind premium wedding photography, this episode is packed with insights you can’t miss.

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(00:00) Highlights(02:19) Getting into Photography (05:42) When Should you follow your Passion?(12:59) Becoming a Premium Photographer (17:07) Taking Bold Decision - Photography & Business (19:27) Photographers : Don't Become Event managers !(23:41) Becoming a Dream Photographer (27:19) Building a Team that Never Leaves You !(32:31) What I learnt working in USA(35:32) Should Photographer get Validation from Instagram?(39:39) 3 Things I See in Successful Photographer & Entreprenuer(45:24) Commercial Success vs Aesthetics(48:58) Delay in Album & Photos Delivery (53:18) Avoid Payment delays & Mishaps (57:05) Heavy Competition in Photography !(1:00:46) Bringing Out South Indian Fashion (1:03:11) Technology Made Photographers Lazy?(1:06:44) Wife/GF/BF role in a Photographer's Success !(1:08:38) Question From Previous Guest (1:09:33) End Of Podcast