Today we're chatting with Daniel Useko, the founder of Pixellu, about the importance and power of physical photo albums. Step off the ‘gram and join us as we dive deep into a topic that's close to the hearts of many photographers in this digital age.

Daniel will share how printed albums can elevate your photography (both personally and professionally), strengthen your connection with clients, and even boost your business. Whether you're a passionate hobbyist or just starting your professional journey, this episode is packed with valuable insights and tips to help you rediscover the magic of print. 
 
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pixellu.com

Today on the show, we have the wonderfully talented Jennifer Moher - a Toronto-based wedding photographer and educator. Jennifer’s elegant and enduring style reminds us that photography is about more than just aesthetics – it’s about noticing and building relationships. 

If you ever feel like you’ve struggled to keep up with the comings and goings of trends or feel frustrated that you spend hours mastering one style only to realise that trend has come and gone, this is an episode for you. Together, Jennifer and I take you on a deep dive into the art of creating timeless images in a trend-obsessed world. We talk about how to capture moments that transcend trends so you can create images that resonate for years to come – and why getting intentional about what you consume helps you create more impactful imagery for your clients. After transitioning into education over 10 years ago, Jennifer’s spent a lot of time learning how to translate the ineffable into the practical. Now she’s able to take something that’s really hard to explain and articulate the exact actionable steps to bring you deeper into your power as an artist. She does just that in this episode. 

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@jennifermoher

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jennifermoher.com
jennifermohereducation.com

Jackson Grant is not your average run-of-the-mill wedding photographer. His images are vivid, wild, and buzzing. But don’t let his exuberant approach fool you – there’s nothing careless about the way he does things. He takes on 25 couples a year and is intentional and generous with his time. His is a no-shortcut approach to inquiries, client communication, photographing, culling, and editing, and he’s willing to spend time on each stage of this process. Today, we’re diving right into the virtues and benefits of a workflow that doesn’t hold maximum productivity or efficiency as the pinnacle of success. If you’ve listened to any of our previous podcasts on presets, AI culling, or workflow hacks, this one provides you with a bit of an alternative perspective so you can make the right choice for yourself and your business. It could be exactly what you need to hear, or it could be a totally new perspective that might add that little bit of special sauce to your current workflow. 

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@jacksongrantweddings

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jacksongrantweddings.com

Today on the show we have Aly Hansen – a wedding, family, and in-home film photographer based out of Richmond, Virginia. After stumbling across a Polaroid camera in Target after an interstate move, she fell down a rabbit hole of researching, studying, and devoting every waking minute to understanding film. After eventually teaching herself enough to develop a roll of color film in her bathroom, she knew she was hooked. Today, she shoots almost exclusively on film, and her clients seek her out for it. Having built her business on in-home sessions, she has a lot to share about what it takes to cultivate creativity, see the magic in the every day, and connect with people in the intimate environment of their own homes. She’s passionate about film, and she’s passionate about supporting women in film because she’s seen how it can empower you to turn your passion and art into a purposeful life. If you’ve ever thought about incorporating film into your workflow or gotten stuck on how to make your in-home sessions run more smoothly, this is an amazing episode for you to wrap your ears around! 

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@alyhansenphoto

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alyhansenphoto.com

Today on the show, we have the lovely Sarah Crook of Alisabeth Designs giving us all the hot tips on how to hack your SEO so you can book whatever job you want, wherever in the world you want to go. Sarah is a website wiz with a specialty for creating beautiful and effective websites for photographers, creatives, and wedding vendors alike. Along the way, she’s taken many a deep dive into the world of SEO so that she can ensure the beautifuil sites she makes are getting seen by the right people. Today, we talk about what SEO is, why you should care about it, and how you can use it to book more of your dream shoots in your dream locations with your dream clients.

You’ll want to grab your notebook for this one. It’s full of incredible advice that will definitely transform your SEO game forever.

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@alisabethdesigns

Website:

alisabethdesigns.com

Asha Bailey is a San Diego-based destination wedding photographer, but she’s also so much more. Proudly at the helm of four(ish) businesses, she often blurs the line between passion projects and careers. As someone who’s spent the last eight years learning how to use social media to her advantage, Asha is a great person to talk about creating a relationship with social media that helps you grow the business you want and feels good, too. As the owner of multiple businesses, she puts a lot of herself into what she does, and she’s super visible online. Despite this, she manages to strike a really good balance between being vulnerable and authentic with strategic and safe. She’s clever, candid, and such a joy to talk to. Regardless of whether you’re a new photographer trying to find your way in the wild world of social media or whether you’ve been in the game a while and want to gain control of your relationship with Instagram, this is the episode for you. Don’t go anywhere.

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@ashabaileyphotography

@ashabailey_

@nbhdloveclub

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ashabailey.com

Christian O’Reilly is the founder and creative brains behind Fire & Ice – an award-winning, UK-based photography and cinema production company specializing in weddings, elopements, and now so much more. Capturing over 100 weddings per year, Christian is an insatiable and voracious photographer and businessman. Just when he feels like he’s made it, he does something else to push himself out of his comfort zone. In this episode, we talk about some of the things he’s lived through that have challenged him, tested him, and made him who he is – you’ll never believe what they are. If you want to learn more about how to turn your setbacks into strengths, this is the episode for you!

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@fireandice

Website:

https://fireandice.co.uk/

Today on the show I have Justin Benson – a professional wedding photographer and the founder of AfterShoot, an AI culling software designed to speed up your postproduction workflow. With AI culling tools on the rise, it’s starting to feel absolutely inevitable that these tools will become an essential part of every photographer’s toolkit. With that in mind, I really just wanted to get someone on the show to talk about finding the balance with it all. In this episode, we discuss how to retain the human element while still taking advantage of time-saving tech, how your pricing structure could benefit from , and why you don’t have to worry about robots stealing your job.

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@aftershootco

Website:

aftershoot.com

Today on the show I have Jordan Voth. Jordan’s been in the game for a good 15 years and for the majority of that time he’s been shooting on a Canon Mark II and editing all of his sessions on Photoshop. If this blows your mind, you’re not alone. Which is why, in my opinion, he’s the perfect person to talk to about whether or not you should make the switch to mirrorless. Having built a super successful career off the back of one of Canon’s older camera models, his decision to transition to mirrorless is not one that he’s taken lightly. In the next hour or so, you’ll hear us talk about all the pros and cons of adding a mirrorless camera to your kit, and he’ll answer questions I know a lot of you out there in our photography community have been dying to know. From how to choose the right camera to bring out the best of your style, to what the best way is to transition your workflow, this is an amazing episode to tune into – especially considering the current conversation – no matter what camp you’ve found yourself in.

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@jordanvoth

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jordanvoth.com

Dylan Fox is an intimate couples photographer based in West Virginia who has been in the photography industry for over 13 years. He taught himself everything he knows, and now he’s super passionate about sharing his knowledge and helping new photographers feel more empowered on their journey. 

Today, we talk about how he found himself in the role of an educator, and how you could branch out into that space too. We cover things like ‘how you know when you’re ready’, ‘what kind of prep you need to do before you start’, ‘and how you know if you’re cut out for it.’

Regardless of whether you’re looking to find a mentor, or be a mentor, this is an incredible episode to tune into.

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@dylanfox

Website:

foxtog.com