ASK WPP Podcast | Daily Wedding Photography Q&As | Wedding Photography Tips

By Henry Chen: Wedding Photographer, Podcaster, And Coach

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What's ASK WPP Podcast | Daily Wedding Photography Q&As | Wedding Photography Tips about?

ASK WPP is a daily podcast answering wedding photography-related questions from wedding photographers. Topics from branding, marketing, equipment, and how to run a successful wedding photography business are covered.

It's hosted by Henry Chen of Wedding Photography Podcast and Aevitas Weddings, a wedding photographer based out of Los Angeles with a decade of experience photographing over 400 weddings.

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ASK WPP Podcast | Daily Wedding Photography Q&As | Wedding Photography Tips episodes:

06.29.2017
How do you deal with a stressed out bride/groom on her/his wedding day?
Episode #180: Question: How do you deal with a stressed out bride/groom on her/his wedding day? Photographer: Charlene Chiu Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes!
06.28.2017
What do you think of having a second shooter vs. a main shooter with an assistant?
Episode #179: Question: What do you think of having a second shooter vs. a main shooter with an assistant? Photographer: Charlene Chiu Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes!
06.27.2017
What qualities make up your ideal clientele?
Episode #178: Question: What qualities make up your ideal clientele? Photographer: Charlene Chiu Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes!
06.26.2017
What do most clients underestimate when it comes to their wedding day?
Episode #177: Question: What do most clients underestimate when it comes to their wedding day? Photographer: Charlene Chiu Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes!
06.25.2017
Do you think it hurts your business since you aren't part of a husband and wife photography team?
Episode #176: Question: Do you think it hurts your business since you aren't part of a husband and wife photography team? Photographer: Charlene Chiu Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes!
06.24.2017
If you could change one thing about how you started your business, what would it be?
Episode #175: Question: If you could change one thing about how you started your business, what would it be? Photographer: Charlene Chiu Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes!
06.23.2017
What is your favorite part of the wedding day to capture?
Episode #174: Question: What is your favorite part of the wedding day to capture? Photographer: Charlene Chiu Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes!
06.22.2017
How do you feel about couples asking for RAW images?
Episode #173: Question: How do you feel about couples asking for RAW images? Photographer: Charlene Chiu Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes!
06.21.2017
What's the strangest/most fun request you've ever gotten from a couple?
Episode #172: Question: What's the strangest/most fun request you've ever gotten from a couple? Photographer: Shane Redman of Cornerstone Captures Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes!
06.20.2017
Are you self-taught or did you take a course on photography?
Episode #171: Question: Are you self-taught or did you take a course on photography? Photographer: Shane Redman of Cornerstone Captures Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes!
06.19.2017
Do you use any type of utility belt or vest to help carry your gear during weddings and sessions?
Episode #170: Question: Do you use any type of utility belt or vest to help carry your gear during weddings and sessions? Photographer: Shane Redman of Cornerstone Captures Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating and review...
06.18.2017
Have you ever had a couple request to have an animal in their shoot?
Episode #169: Question: Have you ever had a couple request to have an animal in their shoot? Photographer: Shane Redman of Cornerstone Captures Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes!
06.17.2017
What are your tips for calibrating your viewfinder focus?
Episode #168: Question: What are your tips for calibrating your viewfinder focus? Photographer: Shane Redman of Cornerstone Captures Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes!
06.16.2017
Do clients ever ask you to recreate shots that they've seen on the web?
Episode #167: Question: Do clients ever ask you to recreate shots that they've seen on the web? Photographer: Shane Redman of Cornerstone Captures Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes!
06.15.2017
Do you have insurance on your camera gear?
Episode #166: Question: Do you have insurance on your camera gear? Photographer: Shane Redman of Cornerstone Captures Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes!
06.14.2017
What additional information do you gather from a couple after they've booked you other than the venue and time?
Episode #165: Question: What additional information do you gather from a couple after they've booked you other than the venue and time? Photographer: Shane Redman of Cornerstone Captures Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating and review...
06.13.2017
Have you ever thought about moving from Canon to Nikon or another OEM? Why or why not?
Episode #164: Question: Have you ever thought about moving from Canon to Nikon or another OEM? Why or why not? Photographer: Shane Redman of Cornerstone Captures Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes!
06.12.2017
What is your typical attire for a wedding? Black tops...white tops...tie...or no tie?
Episode #163: Question: What is your typical attire for a wedding? Black tops...white tops...tie...or no tie? Photographer: Shane Redman of Cornerstone Captures Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes!
06.11.2017
If it rains during a wedding day, do you shy away from it or would you embrace it?
Episode #162: Question: If it rains during a wedding day, do you shy away from it or would you embrace it? Photographer: Shane Redman of Cornerstone Captures Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating and review on...
06.10.2017
When responding to clients via email, do you use templates, start from scratch or a combination of both?
Episode #161: Question: When responding to clients via email, do you use templates, start from scratch or a combination of both? Photographer: Shane Redman of Cornerstone Captures Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating and review on...
06.09.2017
How much did you have to make to feel comfortable covering health care and insurance?
Episode #160: Question: How much did you have to make to feel comfortable covering health care and insurance? Photographer: Shane Redman of Cornerstone Captures Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes!
06.08.2017
What is a fair price for an assistant? Do you pay by percentage or a flat rate?
Episode #159: Question: What is a fair price for an assistant? Do you pay by percentage or a flat rate? Photographer: Shane Redman of Cornerstone Captures Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes!
06.07.2017
Do you ever take props for formal sessions or is that type of creativity left up to the couple?
Episode #158: Question: Do you ever take props for formal sessions or is that type of creativity left up to the couple? Photographer: Shane Redman of Cornerstone Captures Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating and review...
06.06.2017
Do you attend wedding expos and networking events? If so, what do you take to showcase your business?
Episode #157: Question: Do you attend wedding expos and networking events? If so, what do you take to showcase your business? Photographer: Shane Redman of Cornerstone Captures Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating and review on...
06.05.2017
How do you break into weddings of different demographics and cultures?
Episode #156: Question: How do you break into weddings of different demographics and cultures? Photographer: Shane Redman of Cornerstone Captures Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes
06.04.2017
In your contract, who's responsible for obtaining permits to shoot at a particular location?
Episode #155: Question: In your contract, who's responsible for obtaining permits to shoot at a particular location? Photographer: Kevin Mak of Kevin Mak Photography Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes!
06.03.2017
What are the best marketing resources to attract wedding clients?
Episode #154: Question: What are the best marketing resources to attract wedding clients? Photographer: Stephanie Wood of Stephanie Wood Photography Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes!
06.02.2017
How do you optimize Instagram to generate new leads for your wedding photography business?
Episode #153: Question: How do you optimize Instagram to generate new leads for your wedding photography business? Photographer: Kevin Mak of Kevin Mak Photography Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes!
06.01.2017
What do you recommend to your clients when planning a sparkler exit/send-off photo?
Episode #152: Question: What do you recommend to your clients when planning a sparkler exit/send-off photo? Photographer: Stephanie Wood of Stephanie Wood Photography Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes!
05.31.2017
How do you go about scouting for locations? What tools do you use and what do you look out for?
Episode #151: Question: How do you go about scouting for locations? What tools do you use and what do you look out for? Photographer: Shane Redman of Cornerstone Captures Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating and...
05.30.2017
How can I get the groom to feel more involved in the planning process?
Episode #150: Question: How can I get the groom to feel more involved in the planning process? Photographer: Stephanie Wood of Stephanie Wood Photography Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes!
05.29.2017
What do you find to be a reasonable percentage markup when supplying a print or album?
Episode #149: Question: What do you find to be a reasonable percentage markup when supplying a print or album? Photographer: Shane Redman of Cornerstone Captures Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes!
05.28.2017
What can I do to improve my pre-wedding consultation, especially the flow of the conversation?
Episode #148: Listen: Question: What can I do to improve my pre-wedding consultation, especially the flow of the conversation? Photographer: Stephanie Wood of Stephanie Wood Photography Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTune
05.27.2017
In addition to Facebook and Instagram, are there other places I should share my work?
Episode #147: Question: In addition to Facebook and Instagram, are there other places I should share my work? Photographer: Shane Redman of Cornerstone Captures Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes!
05.26.2017
Would you ever consider incorporating drones or 360 degree cameras into your weddings?
Episode #146: Question: Would you ever consider incorporating drones or 360 degree cameras into your weddings? Photographer: Shane Redman of Cornerstone Captures Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes!
05.25.2017
Sadly some couples don't stay together. Would you ever do a shoot just for the bride or groom?
Episode #145: Question: Sadly some couples don't stay together. Would you ever do a shoot just for the bride or groom? Photographer: Shane Redman of Cornerstone Captures Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating and review on...
05.24.2017
Should I price myself at the lower end and increase my rates slowly or jump right into the higher end range?
Episode #144: Question: Should I price myself at the lower end and increase my rates slowly or jump right into the higher end range? Photographer: Shane Redman of Cornerstone Captures Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating...
05.23.2017
What can I do to prevent hair and make-up time from going over during the getting ready part of the day?
Episode #143: Question: What can I do to prevent hair and make-up time from going over during the getting ready part of the day? Photographer: Kevin Mak of Kevin Mak Photography Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave...
05.22.2017
Have you ever had to use a wide angle lens to photograph family formals or other portraits?
Episode #142: Question: Have you ever had to use a wide angle lens to photograph family formals or other portraits? Photographer: Shane Redman of Cornerstone Captures Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes!
05.21.2017
How do you get practice shooting a wedding if other photographers are not willing to let you second shoot?
Episode #141: Question: How do you get practice shooting a wedding if other photographers are not willing to let you second shoot? Photographer: Regina Popova of Regina Popova Photography Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating and...
05.20.2017
Do you always use on-camera flash or do you ever use off-camera flash? If so, what triggering system do you use?
Episode #140: Question: Do you always use on-camera flash or do you ever use off-camera flash? If so, what triggering system do you use? Photographer: Shane Redman of Cornerstone Captures Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating...
05.19.2017
Should I have an exclusivity clause in my contract to prohibit guests from taking photos at the wedding?
Episode #139: Question: Should I have an exclusivity clause in my contract to prohibit guests from taking photos at the wedding? Photographer: Shane Redman of Cornerstone Captures Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating and review on...
05.18.2017
What online tools and softwares do you use in your business...were there any that was tough to switch?
Episode #138: Question: What online tools and softwares do you use in your business...were there any that was tough to switch? Photographer: Shane Redman of Cornerstone Captures Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating and review on...
05.17.2017
Do you pose your subjects or use certain phrases to get them to act naturally?
Episode #137: Question: Do you pose your subjects or use certain phrases to get them to act naturally? Photographer: Shane Redman of Cornerstone Captures Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes!
05.16.2017
Do you limit your deliverable photo number or do you provide as many usable shots as you have?
Episode #136: Question: Do you limit your deliverable photo number or do you provide as many usable shots as you have? Photographer: Shane Redman of Cornerstone Captures Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating and review on...
05.15.2017
What are some things I should think about if I'm going to use music in a wedding slideshow?
Episode #135: Question: What are some things I should think about if I'm going to use music in a wedding slideshow? Photographer: Kevin Mak of Kevin Mak Photography Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating and review...
05.14.2017
Which flash unit should I buy if I'm on a budget...how about the Yongnuos?
Episode #134: Question: Which flash unit should I buy if I'm on a budget...how about the Yongnuos? Photographer: Vimal Mer of VM Artografy Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes!
05.13.2017
How do you track your travel/driving mileage?
Episode #133: Question: How do you track your travel/driving mileage? Photographer: Shane Redman of Cornerstone Captures Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes!
05.12.2017
Do you suggest new photographers buy crop sensor cameras/lenses or renting more expensive gear until they can afford to buy?
Episode #132: Question: Do you suggest new photographers buy crop sensor cameras/lenses or renting more expensive gear until they can afford to buy? Photographer: Shane Redman of Cornerstone Captures Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating...
05.11.2017
What equipment do you bring for destination weddings and why?
Episode #131: Question: What equipment do you bring for destination weddings and why? Photographer: Sean Saldan of Sean Saldan Photography Click here to ask your question. Subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes!

What's ASK WPP Podcast | Daily Wedding Photography Q&As | Wedding Photography Tips about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

ASK WPP Podcast | Daily Wedding Photography Q&As | Wedding Photography Tips episodes:

How do you deal with a stressed out bride/groom on her/his wedding day?

What do you think of having a second shooter vs. a main shooter with an assistant?

What qualities make up your ideal clientele?

What do most clients underestimate when it comes to their wedding day?

Do you think it hurts your business since you aren't part of a husband and wife photography team?

If you could change one thing about how you started your business, what would it be?

What is your favorite part of the wedding day to capture?

How do you feel about couples asking for RAW images?

What's the strangest/most fun request you've ever gotten from a couple?

Are you self-taught or did you take a course on photography?

Do you use any type of utility belt or vest to help carry your gear during weddings and sessions?

Have you ever had a couple request to have an animal in their shoot?

What are your tips for calibrating your viewfinder focus?

Do clients ever ask you to recreate shots that they've seen on the web?

Do you have insurance on your camera gear?

What additional information do you gather from a couple after they've booked you other than the venue and time?

Have you ever thought about moving from Canon to Nikon or another OEM? Why or why not?

What is your typical attire for a wedding? Black tops...white tops...tie...or no tie?

If it rains during a wedding day, do you shy away from it or would you embrace it?

When responding to clients via email, do you use templates, start from scratch or a combination of both?

How much did you have to make to feel comfortable covering health care and insurance?

What is a fair price for an assistant? Do you pay by percentage or a flat rate?

Do you ever take props for formal sessions or is that type of creativity left up to the couple?

Do you attend wedding expos and networking events? If so, what do you take to showcase your business?

How do you break into weddings of different demographics and cultures?

In your contract, who's responsible for obtaining permits to shoot at a particular location?

What are the best marketing resources to attract wedding clients?

How do you optimize Instagram to generate new leads for your wedding photography business?

What do you recommend to your clients when planning a sparkler exit/send-off photo?

How do you go about scouting for locations? What tools do you use and what do you look out for?

How can I get the groom to feel more involved in the planning process?

What do you find to be a reasonable percentage markup when supplying a print or album?

What can I do to improve my pre-wedding consultation, especially the flow of the conversation?

In addition to Facebook and Instagram, are there other places I should share my work?

Would you ever consider incorporating drones or 360 degree cameras into your weddings?

Sadly some couples don't stay together. Would you ever do a shoot just for the bride or groom?

Should I price myself at the lower end and increase my rates slowly or jump right into the higher end range?

What can I do to prevent hair and make-up time from going over during the getting ready part of the day?

Have you ever had to use a wide angle lens to photograph family formals or other portraits?

How do you get practice shooting a wedding if other photographers are not willing to let you second shoot?

Do you always use on-camera flash or do you ever use off-camera flash? If so, what triggering system do you use?

Should I have an exclusivity clause in my contract to prohibit guests from taking photos at the wedding?

What online tools and softwares do you use in your business...were there any that was tough to switch?

Do you pose your subjects or use certain phrases to get them to act naturally?

Do you limit your deliverable photo number or do you provide as many usable shots as you have?

What are some things I should think about if I'm going to use music in a wedding slideshow?

Which flash unit should I buy if I'm on a budget...how about the Yongnuos?

How do you track your travel/driving mileage?

Do you suggest new photographers buy crop sensor cameras/lenses or renting more expensive gear until they can afford to buy?

What equipment do you bring for destination weddings and why?