Today I am taking you behind the scenes of TWIA (aka as the Wedding Industry Awards) with the founder Damian Bailey. As a wedding photographer himself he has set up the most successful wedding awards in the UK. Today I ask him the questions you all want to know the answers to, so you can decide if entering the awards is for you.

Entries close on Monday 23rd September, voting closes on Monday 30th September 2024.

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Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction and Personal Development

00:22 Meet the Host: Becca Pountney

00:51 Guest Introduction: Damien Bailey

01:35 Damien's Journey into the Wedding Industry

02:43 The Birth of the Wedding Industry Awards

03:01 Balancing Photography and Awards

04:49 The Impact of Winning an Award

08:05 Evolution of the Wedding Industry Awards

13:21 The Awards Entry Process

27:30 The Importance of Community in Content Creation

28:11 Engaging Audiences Through Awards

28:38 Handling the Fear of Not Winning

28:57 Content Opportunities at Award Events

30:38 The Judging Process Explained

36:09 Tips for a Strong Award Entry

40:42 The Value of Attending Award Events

42:26 Qualifying for National Awards

45:08 Balancing Mental Health and Award Participation

48:52 Final Thoughts and Deadlines