We’re back! (Well, for one special bonus episode anyway!)

In this episode, we dive into branding photography trends for 2025, discuss why mini branding shoot days are a fantastic addition to your photography business, and, of course, go off on plenty of entertaining tangents!

If you’re a photographer looking to pivot into brand photography, add a new revenue stream, or fill your quieter months, this episode gives you insight into how mini branding shoots can help you build a thriving, sustainable business.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• Why mini branding shoot days are a game-changer – profitable, great for marketing, and an easy way to get in front of more clients.
• Brand photography trends for 2025 – what’s changing, what’s staying, and what clients are looking for now.
• How the branding photography industry has evolved – from pricing shifts to what clients now expect from their shoots.
• Why visibility is more important than ever – and how photographers can help their clients show up with confidence.
• And our usual mix of laughter, stories, and behind-the-scenes chat!

Want to learn how to run successful mini brand shoot days that will grow your business? 

We’re hosting a live masterclass on Monday, 3rd March 2025 where we’ll dive deep into running mini branding shoots profitably and seamlessly. 🎟️ Book your spot now: https://shooteditchatrepeat.com/MINIS/

Thank you Studio Ninja for sponsoring this episode. Just use the code STUDIONINJA50 to get 50% off your first 12 month subscription. https://www.studioninja.co/

LINKS AND RESOURCES : -  The Art & Business of Personal Brand Photography – Our self-paced course on everything you need to build a successful brand photography business. Get 10% off with the code SHOOTEDIT. https://shooteditchatrepeat.com/course/ - Brand Photography Posing Guide – Take the guesswork out of posing your clients. https://courses.vickiknights.co.uk/courses/brand-photography-posing Get 10% off with code SHOOTEDIT.

CONNECT WITH US: Follow Vicki on Instagram: @iamvickiknights Grab Vicki’s free visibility guide: https://vickiknights.co.uk/visibility

Join Vicki at her Visibility Retreat: https://vickiknights.co.uk/business-retreat-entrepreneurs-uk

Follow Eddie on Instagram: @eddie.judd.branding Lightroom presets and training: https://www.eddiesstore.co.uk/

🎧 Loved this episode? Share it, tag us on Instagram, and let us know what you think!

Take a listen to the trailer for Vicki's brand new podcast, 'Showing Up with Vicki Knights'.  In this new podcast, Vicki unwraps the layers of getting visible and building a truly personal brand while staying completely and utterly you.  With solo episodes packed full of tips and advice to help you get visible with confidence, and authentic, relatable chats with inspiring guests - this trailer gives you a taste of what to expect from the podcast.  You can listen to the podcast by searching for 'Showing Up with Vicki Knights' wherever you get your podcasts.  Thanks so much for your support!  Follow Vicki Instagram: @iamvickiknights Grab the free visibility guide: https://vickiknights.co.uk/visibility 

We're back with a summer bonus episode for you!  We know we said that we were pausing the podcast indefinitely at the end of last year, but after all of your lovely encouragement, we decided to pop back for a chat to update you on what we've been up to this year.  We talk about the mental load/juggle and some tips on dealing with it, editing, visibility and why it's important to diversify your business during an economic downturn. 

We hope you enjoy it!

Make sure you follow us to see what we're up to.

Follow Vicki on Instagram @vickiknights.branding and grab her free visibility guide and get monthly visibiity inspiration and tips to your inbox. https://vickiknights.co.uk/ Follow Eddie @eddies_store and grab her free Lightroom keyboard shortcuts here https://eddies-store.click/free-keyboard-shortcut-guide Our Repeat Recs: Vicki - Wiser than Me podcast, especially episode 2 with Isabel Allende

Brené Brown talk - Why your critics aren't the ones who count https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-JXOnFOXQk Eddie - Naga Munchetty talked to Melissa Hogenboom author of ‘The Motherhood Complex’ about the invisible mental load on her BBC Radio 5 show. You can find the show at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001nvld? 

Shooters novel by photographer Julia Boggio https://www.amazon.co.uk/SHOOTERS-sizzling-romantic-wedding-photographers-ebook/dp/B0BKWXX1H3

See the details of our exciting Branding Retreat in Barcelona this November - https://shooteditchatrepeat.com/retreat-barcelona/

Did you know we have a course 'The Art and Business of Personal Brand Photography'? If you would love to succeed in this fast-growing genre, check it out here. https://shooteditchatrepeat.com/course You can get a 10% discount by using the code 'SHOOTEDIT' ​​ ​​ You can get a massive 50% off Studio Ninja, the most user-friendly studio management software on the market. Use the code 'studioninja50' at checkout to get 50% off your first year's subscription. https://www.studioninja.co

Thanks for listening! 

Email:  [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shoot.edit.chat.repeat/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shoot.edit.chat.repeat

Here it is - after 5 years, 100 episodes, 2 awards and 250k downloads - here is our last episode (for some time anyway!)

We recorded this at a fancy recording studio in London (ooh get us!) We had a great time reminiscing and listening to all of your lovely messages. This chat is filled with lots of laughter and a few tears too!

Make sure you follow us to see what we're up to in the future:

Follow Vicki on Instagram @vickiknights.branding Follow Eddie on Instagram @eddies_store

Also, please join our mailing list and we'll then tell you about the exciting things we're getting up to in the future, together or individually. We have our branding retreat in February which we're excited about. Join our list and you'll find out if we run more retreats or workshops. 

We chat about the following topics in this episode:

- how to find great locations for branding shoots - the future of the family photography industry - what were our favourite episodes of the podcasts  - what was the most powerful thing we learnt from a guest on the podcast 

And lots lots more!

Check out all of the ways we can help you in your photography business - from posing guides, courses and 121 mentoring. 

Did you know we have a course The Art and Business of Personal Brand Photography. If you would love to succeed in this fast-growing genre, check it out here.  You can get a 10% discount by using the code 'SHOOTEDIT' 

Thank you to Panansonic Eneloop Pro batteries for their support of this series. 

And a shout out to Bespoke Beginnings for their support. See their website to find out more about their bespoke printed products including packaging details, stationery and marketing materials. ​​ ​​  A huge thank you to our sponsor Studio Ninja for sponsoring this episode. The most user-friendly studio management software on the market. Use the code 'studioninja50' at checkout to get a massive 50% off your first year's subscription. 

Get 25% off your first 12 months subscription to Shootproof galleries by using the code SHOOTEDITCHATREPEAT.  

All that's left to say is a huge thank you to all of you who have listened and supported us over the past 5 years. We love the community we created and we appreciate you all so much. 

Email:  [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shoot.edit.chat.repeat/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shoot.edit.chat.repeat 

Eddie Judd's Lightroom 121 virtual training https://www.eddiesstore.co.uk/product/lightroom-virtual-quick-fix/

​​Get your hands on Vicki Knights’ FREE 20 min business online class Https://vickiknights.com

We have a treat for you for our 100th episode! This is Shoot Edit Chat Repeat, the podcast for people photographers. Hosted by two leading UK photographers, Vicki Knights & Eddie Judd. 

We're chatting with Kristen Kalp about all of the things no-one is talking about. Kristen is a teacher, healer, and business coach who helps people create lives of meaning.  She facilitates long-lasting change with the help of simple techniques, gentle presence, and laughter. She's published a bunch of books as both an author and a ghostwriter, she's enjoyed speaking gigs, retreats, and workshops in 17 cities and in 6 countries around the world.  

We talk to Kristen about all of the things no-one else is talking about - it's a raw and profound interview that we know will get you thinking. 

We talk about the vulnerability of running a business, the fake side of the industry, why Kristen has come off social media and lots more. 

This is a no-holds bar chat with lots of f-bombs throughout, so if you have children around then please pop your headphones in!

Kristen Kalp website 

Repeat Recs  Vicki - Studio Ninja - use the code STUDIONINJA50 to get a massive 50% off your first 12 months subscription 

Eddie - On Purpose podcast with Jay Shetty 

Find out here all of the ways we can help you in your photography business - from posing guides, courses and 121 mentoring. 

Thank you to Panansonic Eneloop Pro batteries for their support of this episode. 

Thank you to The Design Space for sponsoring this episode. Click here for lots of free information about how to be the boss of your own website and for 20% off all their products. 

​​ ​​Thank you to Folio Albums for their support of this episode. Use the code ‘SHOOTEDIT’ to get 40% off a studio sample album.   ​​Thank you to Shootproof online galleries for sponsoring Repeat Recs. Get 25% off your first 12 months subscription by using the code SHOOTEDITCHATREPEAT. 

We'd love to know what you think of this episode. 

Email:  [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shoot.edit.chat.repeat/

Eddie Judd's Lightroom 121 virtual training

​​Get your hands on Vicki Knights’ FREE 20 min business online class with her 8 steps to a thriving photography business 

Welcome to episode 99 of Shoot Edit Chat Repeat, the podcast for people photographers. Hosted by two leading UK portrait photographers, Vicki Knights & Eddie Judd.

We would love you to feature on our last episode! We want to make our final episode all about you so we want you to record us a message to play on the show. Ask us a question, say what the 5 years of Shoot Edit Chat Repeat has meant to you - anything you want! Here is the link to record your quick message.

Please leave your message by 2nd November for your chance to appear on our last episode. We would love to hear from you!

Our guest this week probably doesn't need much introduction...we are chatting with one of the world's top photographers Fer Juaristi. Fer is a Mexican wedding photographer and is renowned for his stunningly artistic work.

Fer is always experimenting and searching for opportunities to create art. We loved chatting to Fer about his approach to photography & business - he doesn't chase after awards or sponsorships and his main goal is to create art and freedom for himself. This outlook drives his success and happiness as a photographer.

Fer Juaristi website - https://ferjuaristi.com/

Follow Fer on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ferjuaristi/

Repeat Recs for this week Vicki - The Diary of a CEO podcast with Steven Bartlett Eddie - Royal Mail collection service  Check out the 'learn' page on our website where you can discover all of the ways we can help you in your photography business - from posing guides, courses and 121 mentoring. 

A huge thanks to the sponsors of this episode:

Folio Albums - use code ‘shootedit’ to get 40% off a studio sample album. ​​

The Marketing Fix - get on top of your marketing by signing up for 1 free month by using the code 'SHOOTEDIT'. 

Studio Ninja - use code 'studioninja50' at checkout to get a massive 50% off your first year's subscription. 

Shootproof - get 25% off your first 12 months subscription by using the code SHOOTEDITCHATREPEAT. 

We'd love to know what you think of this episode. Please leave us a review if you've enjoyed it, it helps other people to find the podcast.

Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shoot.edit.chat.repeat/

Eddie Judd's Lightroom 121 virtual training

​​Get your hands on Vicki’s FREE 20 min business online class to help you run a thriving photography business

Welcome to episode 98 of Shoot Edit Chat Repeat, the podcast for people photographers. Hosted by two leading UK portrait photographers, Vicki Knights & Eddie Judd. 

After 5 years of hosting this podcast, we have some news for you...but you're going to have to listen to hear (I know, such a tease!) 

In this episode, we chat with the inspiring Charmi Patel Peña, a wedding photographer specialising in Indian and Southeast Asian weddings.

Her documentary approach, coupled with a tendency to break the rules and push the boundaries, has not only lead to top industry awards, but also to a decade of happy clients and recognition in numerous publications, including The New York Times,  & The Knot.

An educator and industry leader, Charmi has graced the stages of conferences including(WPPI) & creative live as well as being a Nikon ambassador and one of Imagine AI’s talents.

We chat to Charmi about how her work life balance has changed since the lockdowns in 2020 and what she has put in place in her life and business to achieve the balance she now enjoys. 

Also, find out how Charmi manages to edit every wedding she shoots within a week! 

If you sign up for a trial with Imagen AI, you will get 1500 free edits (500 more than they offer on their website)  by using this link. Charmi's website Follow Charmi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charmipena/

Check out our new 'learn' page on our website where you can discover all of the ways we can help you in your photography business - from posing guides, courses and 121 mentoring. https://shooteditchatrepeat.com/learn

Our branding retreat in Feb 2023 is fully booked, but we will be selling tickets to our intimate 5th birthday party on the last night of it. Sign up to the waitlist here and you'll also hear about future retreats we run: 

Thank you to The Design Space for sponsoring this episode. Click here for lots of free information about how to be the boss of your own website and for 20% off all their products.  ​​

A huge thank you to our sponsor Studio Ninja for sponsoring this episode. The most user-friendly studio management software on the market. Use the code 'studioninja50' at checkout to get a massive 50% off your first year's subscription. https://www.studioninja.co

Thank you to Shootproof online galleries for sponsoring Repeat Recs for this series. Get 25% off your first 12 months subscription by using the code SHOOTEDITCHATREPEAT.  https://l.shootproof.com/a/654323 

Repeat Recs for this week Vicki - new reel templates on Instagram  Eddie - using your calendar as a homepage widget on your phone 

We'd love to know what you think of this episode. Please leave us a review if you've enjoyed it, it helps other people to find the podcast.

Email:  [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shoot.edit.chat.repeat/

Eddie Judd's Lightroom 121 virtual training https://www.eddiesstore.co.uk/product/lightroom-virtual-quick-fix/

​​Get your hands on Vicki Knights’ FREE 20 min business online class Https://vickiknights.com

This is our last episode of series 11 and we have a real treat for you! 

This is episode 97 of Shoot Edit Chat Repeat, the podcast for people photographers. Hosted by two leading UK portrait photographers, Vicki Knights & Eddie Judd. 

This week we chat to the amazing Jen Rozenbaum; boudoir photographer, speaker, author, Nikon ambassador and breast cancer survivor. 

Jen embraces her femininity while allowing women to embrace their own. By daring her clients to shed their clothes, they begin to shed their inhibitions. 

We had high expectations for our chat with Jen and she surpassed them! We wanted to talk to her about showing our vulnerability and how that helps to build trust with our clients.

It's a raw & honest conversation and we know you're going to love it. 

Jen's website: https://jenrozenbaum.com/ Follow Jen on Instagram: @jenrozenbaum 

Check out our 'learn' page where you can discover all of the ways we can help you in your photography business - from posing guides, courses and 121 mentoring. https://shooteditchatrepeat.com/learn

Our branding retreat in Feb 2023 is now fully booked, but we will be selling tickets to our intimate 5th birthday party on the last night of it. Sign up to the waitlist here and you'll also hear about future retreats we run: https://mailchi.mp/shooteditchatrepeat.com/branding-retreat

Thank you to Imagen AI for their support of this episode. Get an extra 500 free edits with your trial (so 1500 free edits in total)  by using this affiliate link.

Thank you to Panasonic Eneloop Pro batteries for their support of this series. 

​​ Thank you to The Marketing Fix for their support of this episode. Get on top of your marketing by signing up for 1 free month by using the code 'SHOOTEDIT'. https://themarketingfix.co/shootedit/

Take our fun quiz to find out what type of photographer personality you have https://shooteditchatrepeat.com/quiz

Repeat Recs for this week Vicki - Profit First book by Michael Michalowicz Eddie - Better Help online therapy - get one month free here  https://shooteditchatrepeat.click/betterhelp 

We'd love to know what you think of this episode. Please leave us a review if you've enjoyed it, it helps other people to find the podcast.

Email:  [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shoot.edit.chat.repeat/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shoot.edit.chat.repeat 

Thank you for your support as alway this series. We'll be back in your ears in September, have a great summer! 

Welcome to episode 96 of Shoot Edit Chat Repeat, the podcast for people photographers. Hosted by two leading UK portrait photographers, Vicki Knights & Eddie Judd. 

This week we have our very own Eddie chatting to you about all things editing.  Eddie shares her advice on finding your style and the importance of a good workflow. She shares her favourite shortcuts and gives you some essential backing up advice. 

Eddie started her obsession with editing in her home darkroom at 16 years old. This led to the colour darkrooms during her university education in photography. She learnt how to recognise great imagery and keep organised systems in her career as a picture editor at magazines. 

Having a good workflow and a consistent style was a high priority when she became a full-time photographer and through trial and error, she's here to pass on her workflow wisdom. 

You can book onto one of her ‘quick fixes’ here where, via zoom, she can help you with workflow/presets or anything else you are stuck with in Lightroom. These are currently 25% off! https://eddie.as.me/quick-fix

She recommends the cloud storage Backblaze which can be found here: https://secure.backblaze.com/r/00aaiw

Lots more tips can be found on https://www.eddiesstore.co.uk and https://www.instagram.com/eddies_store/

Check out our new 'learn' page on our website where you can discover all of the ways we can help you in your photography business - from posing guides, courses and 121 mentoring. https://shooteditchatrepeat.com/learn

Thank you to The Design Space for sponsoring this episode. Click here for lots of free information about how to be the boss of your own website and for 20% off all their products.  ​​https://thedesignspace.co/shootedit/ ​

Take our fun quiz to find out what type of photographer personality you have https://shooteditchatrepeat.com/quiz

Repeat Recs for this week

One big Repeat Rec this week - as ambassadors of Panasonic Eneloop batteries, we talk through all the benefits of using these brilliant recyclable batteries. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00BJM3CLM?ref=exp_shoot.edit.chat.repeat_dp_vv_d Enter our giveaway on Instagram to win one of 3 Panasonic chargers and battery sets. 

We hope you enjoyed Eddies solo episode and would love to know what you think. Please leave us a review if you've enjoyed it, it helps other people to find the podcast.

Email:  [email protected]

Welcome to episode 95 of Shoot Edit Chat Repeat, the podcast for people photographers. Hosted by two leading UK portrait photographers, Vicki Knights & Eddie Judd. 

In this episode we are chatting with Natalie J Watts, a wedding photographer & educator based in the U.K. Natalie's background is in fashion photography and she’s photographed celebrities such as Sir Ian McKellen, Dame Kelly Holme and Dita Von Teese. 

As a single mum she has built a hugely successful photography business winning many awards for her work. She now travels around the world photographing weddings & is also passionate about helping other wedding photographers succeed. 

We chat to Natalie about the valuable lessons she has learnt in a decade of running her wedding photography business. It is based on this blog post here. https://www.nataliejweddings.com/10-years-self-employed-business-advice/

Natalie's website https://www.nataliejweddings.com/

In the intro we talk about our new branding retreat which we're running in Feb 2023. It's now completely SOLD OUT - thank you so much! If you want to join the waitlist in case a space becomes available, just email us at [email protected]. 

And we have our online course, The Art and Business of Personal Brand Photography. If you would love to succeed in this fast-growing genre, check it out here. https://shooteditchatrepeat.com/friends You can get a 10% discount by using the code 'SHOOTEDIT' 

Check out our new 'learn' page on our website where you can discover all of the ways we can help you in your photography business - from posing guides, courses and 121 mentoring. https://shooteditchatrepeat.com/learn

​​ Thank you to The Marketing Fix for their support of this episode. Get on top of your marketing by signing up for 1 free month by using the code 'SHOOTEDIT'. https://themarketingfix.co/shootedit/

Thank you to Bespoke Beginnings for their support. See their website to find out more about their bespoke printed products including packaging details, stationery and marketing materials. https://www.bespokebeginnings.co/

Thank you to Shootproof online galleries for sponsoring Repeat Recs for this series. Get 25% off your first 12 months subscription by using the code SHOOTEDITCHATREPEAT.  https://l.shootproof.com/a/654323 

Repeat Recs  Vicki - Hardwiring Happiness book by Rick Hanson  Eddie - Lightroom export shortcut tip

We'd love to know what you think of this episode. Please leave us a review if you've enjoyed it, it helps other people to find the podcast.

Email:  [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shoot.edit.chat.repeat/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shoot.edit.chat.repeat 

Eddie Judd's Lightroom 121 virtual training https://www.eddiesstore.co.uk/product/lightroom-virtual-quick-fix/

​​Get your hands on Vicki Knights’ FREE 20 min business online class https://vickiknights.com