Styled shoots aren’t dead — they’ve just evolved. In this episode, Raquel Bickford and Alex Richardson dive deep into how to plan styled shoots with intention, attract publication-worthy work, and use them as a strategic tool to elevate your brand rather than waste your budget.

We also talk about the current 2026 slowdown and what planners, photographers, and filmmakers can do now to strengthen their pipelines, from smarter Meta ads to better discovery calls and more aligned pricing. Plus, real stories from our La Perle Legacy members who are already seeing results by refining their websites, messaging, and client experience.

Join us every week as we unpack the latest conversations from inside the Legacy community — real tools, no fluff.

👉 Join the La Perle Legacy Membership to be part of the live coaching calls and access templates, education, and mentorship. We do things differently around here!

🎙 Episode 1: Welcome to The Wedding Brief

In our first episode, Raquel Bickford and Alex Richardson introduce The Wedding Brief — a new podcast where we break down the real conversations happening inside the La Perle Legacy Membership.

Each week, we review the highlights from our live coaching calls, sharing honest insights and unfiltered advice for planners, photographers, and filmmakers navigating today’s wedding industry.

In this episode, we talk about: • What this podcast is all about and how it connects to our Legacy community • “Paycheck weddings” — what they are and why they happen • Checking egos at the door and staying grounded in collaboration • Ads, misconceptions, and why some “guru coaches” are charging way too much • How to join the La Perle Legacy Membership and start learning with us

Join the movement that’s redefining education in the wedding industry. 👉 Sign up for the La Perle Legacy Membership here: https://legacy.laperleretreats.com/legacy-membership-sales-page-creatives

Next episode: Myth-busting Styled Shoots — what really works and what doesn’t.