The Retake

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.

Instagrams:

@ashabaileyphotography

@ashabailey_

@nbhdloveclub

Website:

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!

Instagram:

@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.

Instagram:

@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.

Instagram:

@jordanvoth

Website:

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.

Instagram:

@dylanfox

Website:

foxtog.com

If you’ve ever thought about expanding your wedding photography packages to bring on a videographer, been curious about the logistics of how it would all work, or what it would mean for your timelines and workflow to have a videographer alongside you, this episode is a great place to start. 

Today’s guests are Dryden and Em – the husband-and-wife team behind Wild & Roam – a luxury wedding photography and videography company. Dryden does the video and Em takes care of the photo side of things. 

I’m sure you’ve noticed the algorithm’s move to favoring video in socials over the past couple of years, and as photographers, some of us have embraced the trend while others have resisted it. Regardless of where you stand on the topic, the reality is that video is becoming more and more important and sought after in the wedding industry. Instead of fighting against it, there’s a real case to be made for getting on board with video and growing your business. 

Instagram:

@wildandroam.co

Website:

https://wildandroam.co/

Retreat:

www.wildandroam.co/retreats

David Suh is a portrait photographer, educator, and content creator based out of LA. You may know David from his 60 second Tiktok clips which are an educational goldmine for all things photography and posing, or you might have stumbled across his beautiful portrait work on your feed. During this podcast episode, we have the privilege of getting to break the form of short, snappy reels and tiktok videos and go deep with in-depth conversation about posing, beauty standards, and identity. After over a decade in the industry, and a lot of time spent reflecting on himself and refining his craft, he has so much valuable information to share that just might transform the way you approach photoshoots forever.

Instagram:

@davidsuhphoto

@dasustudios

Website:

www.davidsuhphotography.com

India Earl has gone from sleeping in her Honda Civic to being a household name in the realm of wedding photography, presets, and photography education. This episode is a really candid chat about what life can look like after a really successful wedding photography career. No matter if you’re just starting out as a wedding photographer, wanting to take a step back from your biz, looking for some helpful business tips, or curious about setting up passive income streams, there’s no doubt that there’s something good in this episode for you.

Instagram:

@indiaearl 

Website:

indiaearleducation.com

Eden Strader is a full-time wedding photographer turned business coach who’s here to talk to us about how to build an amazing business that supports an enjoyable life. Self-described as a bit sciency gal and a bit woo-woo, we cover everything from manifestation to marketing, boundaries to goals, and gut feelings to profitability. This is an amazing conversation to tune into if you feel like you’re burning the candle at both ends, feeling burnt out, and ready to build a business that fulfils you, inspires you, and empowers you on every level. 

Instagram:

@edenstrader

Flash Photography freebie:

https://edenstrader.com/let-s-get-lit-how-to-shoot-with-artificial-light

Brand Archetype quiz for photographers: https://edenstrader.com/discover-your-brand-archetype-as-a-wedding-photographer

The Tulum Photography Retreat: https://makeprettyworkshop.com/tulum-workshop

Amara the Agency: https://amaratheagency.com/

Henry Tieu’s epic adventure elopements have no doubt featured on your feed and stopped you dead in your tracks. Looking at his photos, you would think he’s been shooting since the age of two but Henry has grown insane amounts in the six short years he’s been in the business. Today, he walks us through that growth and breaks down the steps to building your own successful elopement business. From nothing. We talk about how and what you need to prepare before you take the leap, how to niche down so that you’re attracting clients who want to elope in your dream locations, and the unexpected responsibilities you’ll need to take on as an elopement photographer. If you’re wondering what it takes to create a photography business that allows you to get paid to explore exotic locations and travel the world, this is the episode for you.

Instagram:

@henrysdiary

Website:

https://www.henry-tieu.com/

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