Join us in this exciting episode as we sit down with the incredibly talented Helani Sarath-Kumara, a renowned makeup artist, designer and the owner of Gather & Stitch Beauty & Couture. Helani shares her inspiring journey of turning her passion into a full-time job and offers invaluable insights for anyone looking to do the same. Whether you're a bride-to-be, a fellow wedding vendor, or just someone passionate about turning your hobby into a career, this episode is packed with practical advice and entertaining anecdotes. Tune in and get inspired!

If you're a bride and groom getting married you may not be aware that there can sometimes be hidden costs of wedding photography OR if you're a photographer starting out, is buying a camera and lens all it really takes? Manav and Kartik dive deep into the hidden costs associated with wedding photography from both a client & a photographers perspective, enjoy - if you found this podcast informative don't forget to rate it 5 stars! 

In this episode Kartik & Manav talk about how they got into photography and the tips and tricks they used to go from part time to full time wedding photography. They talk about the competitive side of photography, famine mindset of photographers, and how to avoid making the same mistakes they made. If you are looking for a career change or if you are an aspiring photographer then this might be the episode for you!

We all get so excited about hitting those amazing milestone numbers on social media! Every time an extra zero gets added to our followers count it's such an epic feeling! But how much does your following count matter on social media? Buying followers, is it really a thing? Blue tick verified, if you have a big or small following count, Kartik & Manav break down how much does it really impact a business, is it the be all and end all or does nobody really care? Your fave photography duo's are back with another controversial episode! 

In this episide Manav & Kartik discuss all the weird things they have seen at receptions and provide tips for future brides and grooms on what they should and shouldn't do at their wedding reception. These things include uncles interrupting wedding speeches, groom not thanking his bride, flowers catching fire during a first dance and much much more. If you are having a wedding reception soon then you might want to check this one out!

If you're a bride and groom considering a destination wedding, this episode is 100% for you! Manav & Kartik discuss their views as experienced wedding photographers breaking down their opinions on having a destination wedding and what to consider before taking the plunge if you're a couple looking to get married overseas but also if you're a photographer looking to explore a new career of travelling and shooting. Are destination weddings worth the hype? Do you really save money? Can you actually cut guest numbers? Tune in to find out! 

In this episode Kartik & Manav discuss the relevance of award winning photographers. They both share stories about working with photographers who have ego complexes and how it didn't end well for the couples. Is it a scam or are these photographers legit? Listen to find out!

In this episode Kartik & Manav discuss their thoughts on using headsets whilst photographing weddings. Is it really a device that enables and promotes efficiency as well as great photographer & videographer synergy? or is it a device they use for pure shit talking purposes with the added benefit of communication. Tune in to find out! 

In this episode Kartik & Manav discuss the importance of wedding contracts and why they benefit both photographers and couples. They both share horror stories from the past, when they didn't have a wedding contract in place.

In this episode Kartik & Manav discuss whether couples should provide food for their wedding photographers at their wedding reception and share some horror stories from the past weddings they have captured together. Kartik shares his triggered thoughts when he recaps stories of not just brides but birds eating his food!