Emily Choy, a destination wedding photographer from Oahu, Hawaii, shares her journey from a normal career to charging over $10,000 per wedding in just four years, offering insights on building a luxury photography business while balancing family life.

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In this episode of Shoot the Veil, Ben Adams—founder of Artwork Collective—shares how wedding photographers can deeply connect with clients and significantly increase revenue by offering printed artwork and albums as part of their service.
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Angela Shae of Social Templates shares game-changing Instagram strategies for wedding photographers, from leveraging reels to optimizing SEO, making content creation faster and more effective.

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Chris J. Evans, a luxury wedding photographer, shares his journey from waiting tables to making six figures in the high-end wedding photography market. He emphasizes networking, branding, and business strategy as key elements to success.

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This episode of Shoot the Veil features Sherra Meyers, publisher of Southern Bride Magazine, diving into the power of print publications for wedding photographers. Sherra discusses how being featured in magazines builds credibility, expands visibility, and supports vendors across the wedding industry. She also explores the magazine’s shift toward a mindset-driven approach to weddings, emphasizing hospitality and timelessness. Packed with practical tips on curating submissions and insights into creating impactful visuals, this episode is a must-listen for photographers aiming to elevate their craft and connect with a broader audience.

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CHECK OUT G-PRESETS: https://www.gpresets.com/FOLLOW GREG: https://www.instagram.com/gpresets/Greg Petersen, the founder of G-Presets, joins the podcast to discuss his journey in creating presets, collaborating with photographers, and the evolving art of photo editing.
Key Takeaways:🎨 The Art of Preset Creation – Greg shares how he collaborates with photographers to develop custom presets, often studying their Instagram feeds to capture their unique styles.📸 Balancing True-to-Color and Stylized Edits – He explains the challenge of creating presets that maintain a natural look while still enhancing an image’s aesthetic.🤖 AI & Lightroom Tools – Discusses the impact of AI masking, tone curves, and color grading techniques to refine skin tones and prevent unwanted color casts.📷 The Evolution of Wedding Photography Editing – Talks about the shift in trends, from warm tones to truer greens and nostalgic film-like looks.🏆 Community & Growth – Emphasizes how collaborating on presets has led to a strong photography community, with creatives sharing insights and improving their craft together.Welcome to the STV podcast! Shoot The Veil is an app that brings together wedding photographers from all over the world into one space where we can connect, create, & grow amazing businesses together!
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Phil Porto discusses the importance of building a wedding photography business rooted in authenticity and longevity rather than fleeting trends. He shares his personal journey of scaling down his business to focus on his family, embracing a nomadic lifestyle in an RV. Phil emphasizes aligning work with personal values, adapting to life’s seasons, and maintaining a brand that reflects your unique strengths and identity.

Joseph Rogero discusses his unique approach to documentary wedding photography, focusing on sincerity, fluidity, and capturing moments naturally. He shares insights on meeting clients, rebranding, collaborating with planners, and staying true to his artistic vision, all while emphasizing the importance of letting go of forced, posed shots.

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In this episode, Ron Oren, the CMO and COO of ImagenAI, discusses how Imagine AI helps photographers by automating repetitive tasks like photo editing, allowing them to save time while maintaining their unique editing style. The conversation explores broader questions about AI in photography, such as its role in artistic creation versus efficiency, and debates around AI-generated images versus traditional photography. He reflects on how AI can improve workflows while emphasizing that the photographer’s artistic touch remains essential. Lastly, he touches on the philosophical implications of AI in shaping the future of photography.

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Summer Grace, the owner of Summer Grace photography, discusses her journey into photography, which began in high school, and her unique career path, from nature photography to wedding photography, influenced by her passion for nature and personal experiences. The conversation covers how she embraced challenges, grew her business through social media and networking, and shares advice on balancing creativity with the demands of the photography business, particularly in navigating various locations and the chaos of weddings.

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