Hey Snappers! Over the last couple of weeks Thom and Greg have had some time to test a few lenses and accessories on the new Sony A7iii bodies and they have some interesting feedback for y'all - including those considering using the Sigma MC-11 with their existing non-Sony gear.

They also have a little discussion about wedding planners and some of their recent experiences.
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Thom is based in NSW, Australia
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We're back from a nice break just as the wedding season is ramping up. A quick warning - for this episode we're recording in the same room, at Greg's place in NZ. Now, the last time we tried this it was a disaster - it was so awkward and strange that we just couldn't carry on. The fact that we got through an entire show this time is amazing - but maybe just be aware that this might not be our pinnacle of podcasting excellence... Anyway... in this ep chat about Canon / Nikon / Sony mirrorless and our thoughts on dual card slots... are they actually important for wedding photographers? We also get into the lens options for Sony, with both Zeiss and Sony releasing new lenses for Photokina. Then we compare our Studio Ninja workflows with some interesting outcomes! Thanks everyone for your feedback on facebook and iTunes.
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Hey snappers! In episode 47 we talk in detail about some useful tips you can give to your couples that will help their wedding day run smoother, and will also make your job easier. We cover topics like not over-crowding your prep with too many people, scheduled down-time, organising family photos, and unplugged weddings. Greg does a live unboxing of his new Sony a7iii + Sigma 135; we answer a bunch of really good questions from you guys, and we finish up with some great Aussie music recommendations.
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Hey guys! We are back to our normal weekly recording schedule. Today we go in deep with some pretty interesting topics. First, I'm sure we've all been in the situation where a vendor (florist, hairdresser, venue, etc) asks us to 'take lots of photos of their work'. We chat about how to respond to this kind of question (Greg and Thom have slightly different approaches to this). This leads to a talk about styled shoots: are these kinds of 'fake weddings' damaging the industry by giving brides and grooms unrealistic expectations for their own wedding photos? Hint: YES, we think they are. We also chat about some great tips regarding accounting, Xero and SEO for your Wordpress site.
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Thom is based in NSW, Australia
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It's been a while since we dropped an episode - sorry! Greg has been chasing tornados in the US of A (he definitely saw some this time) and Thom's been in Japan. We chat about out trips, then we talk about Sony cameras and using canon lenses with the Sigma adaptor. We then answer a bunch of questions we've received over the last month or so including how many shots we deliver from a wedding, our thoughts on business names, and what happens when we're too sick to shoot a wedding.
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Greg is based in Northland, New Zealand
Thom is based in NSW, Australia
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Episode 45 - Moon Virgins

Greg's about to fly to Texas for some storm chasing (not even joking) but because we LOVE you snappers we fit one episode in before he flies. In episode 44 we chat about how scary it can be to ask for feedback from our couples. We also get deep into the concept of bringing a second shooter along while you shoot, and the benefits and pitfalls of doing this.
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Thom is based in NSW, Australia
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In episode 43 we talk about editing: we all have to do it... or do we? Greg edits everything on his own and really likes this, but Thom's had enough and has decided to outsource his editing, with great results so far. Greg has also decided to move to the dark side and switch over to Sony (yay!) so we chat a bit more about mirrorless cameras.
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Greg is tired, so he and Thom waffle about various topics including kittens, Sony mirrorless cameras. Greg shares a bunch of super interesting general tips including some great Lightroom shortcuts. The discussion then moves to flashes - is third-party flash maker Godox here to dethrone Canon and Nikon?
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Episode 42: General Waffle + Flash Talk