Wedding Photography Unveiled

In this episode I sit down with Martin Hillary, a wedding photographer with over 15 years of experience and we discuss how joining a professional body like the British Institute of Professional Photographers (BIPP) has helped him in his journey as a photographer and the benefits it's brought to his business. How it's helped him to overcome imposter syndrome and develop confidence in his craft.

Martin explains how BIPP can help you improve as a photographer and how they encourage you to develop your own style.

We also have a good natter about our favourite tools and resources that make our daily lives easier. Tune in to be inspired by Martin's story, gain practical tips and how joining BIPP not only can help you improve but find your own community of peers too!

BIPP - https://www.bipp.com/

Martin Hillary - https://mhillaryphotography.co.uk/

This week, Daiga & I had a good natter with Laura Jayne who was on episode 24.

We talk about her wedding this year and how it felt to be on the other side of the lens.

We then discuss styled shoots versus workshops. If it is ethical to use images taken at styled shoots and/or workshops as part of your portfolio.

Daiga & I talk about our recent experience with our styled shoot in Santorini and what we gained from it.

Laura talks candidly about how styled shoots have helped her grow her business and why she is pivoting away from them. She also kindly shares her tips on organising styled shoots and how to find a reputable company who does styled shoots.

Once again it was a fun episode packed full of tips. I hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed creating this episode!

Website: ⁠https://laurajaynephotographer.co.uk/⁠

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/laurajaynephotographer/

This week I am thrilled to sit down and talk to Brett Harkness, a true pioneer in wedding photography. Best known for his mastery of off-camera flash, he shares his incredible journey of how he started his career taking photos on a cruise ship and how he worked his way to high end luxury weddings, all whilst nuturing a thriving commercial photography/videography business too.

If you're looking for expert advice and inspiration, this episode is packed with it!

This episode is overflowing with wisdom from one of the best in the game. Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up, Brett’s candid advice and storytelling will leave you inspired and ready to take your photography to the next level. Don't miss this one!

https://www.brettharknessphotography.com/

https://www.instagram.com/brettharkness

Aldona from NPhoto joins me this week to talk about why albums are still important in 2024 and give us some tips on how to increase our sales to customers.

We've also recorded this in video format so expect some clips to appear on the NPhoto social media channels too!

Lastly, if you are interested, visit the NPhoto website and mention "Martin & Aldona" in the referral section to receive a very exclusive discount for your first year and sample albums.

https://nphoto.com/en

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Greg, a wedding photographer who's gone full circle—starting in a 9-5, switching to full-time photography, and now back in traditional employment.

We dive deep into the reasons behind his decision, what motivated his return to full-time work, and why platforms like Wedissimo are a game-changer for part-timers.

Plus, Greg shares his top gear picks for anyone just starting out in wedding photography today.

This week, Daiga and I dive into a tricky situation where a church allowed photos but banned video—find out how we managed it and our top tips, including the nuclear button for when vicars try to change the rules at the last minute!

We also chat about the challenges of family group photos, the latest gear I've added to my kit, and the jaw-dropping capabilities of Evoto AI. I'm both amazed and a bit uneasy about how easily it can alter appearances, and we discuss what this could mean for our future clients.

In this episode I chat to David, the co-founder of Wedissimo. David & I have a very open and candid discussion about what makes Wedissimo different from other wedding directories, its goals, and who it's designed to serve.

We explore the benefits that Wedissimo offers to wedding photographers and the couples who use it. But David doesn't shy away from discussing the potential downsides or the types of photographers who might not find it a perfect fit.

We also talk about the long term plans for Wedissimo and why they are trying to raise capital via crowdfunding.

If you're a wedding photographer considering listing on Wedissimo, or just curious about new tools in the industry, this episode is a must-listen.

https://wedissimo.com/

A jam packed episode this week!

Listen to my latest episode to hear how I managed to shoot 8 weddings over 11 days. With every client receiving their previews the next day and all will receive their galleries within 3 weeks.

Daiga & I explain the principles of our workflow and the software/hardware we rely on to deliver quickly and efficiently.

Also, I've created a new group to keep you all posted of latest episodes. A place where we can discuss topics in more detail, where you can suggest new topics and meet like minded wedding photographers to help you succeed!

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Wedding Photography Unveiled: Community

I look forward to meeting you all

This week I sit down with the talented wedding photographer, Chris Denner. We delve into a veritable treasure trove of topics, exploring how AI is reshaping the wedding photography landscape, balancing art and business and the why we need to be shooting with intention and context.

Chris shares his thoughts on the evolution of technology, the fine line between inspiration and plagiarism, and the importance of maintaining authenticity to meet client expectations. We also discuss the invaluable role of community and the power of seeking support and collaboration in this ever-evolving industry.

I've learned so much from Chris and thoroughly enjoyed our chat. I hope you all find it valuable too!

Website: https://chrisdenner.co.uk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisdennerphotography/

This week I have the pleasure of chatting to one of the most creative wedding photographers I know, Mr Liam Crawley. I am constantly in awe at his unique portraits and I am so pleased that he's spared me some of his time inbetween weddings to openly talk about how he sees the world to try and produce portraits which look different.

We also chat about the importance of shooting photographs that speak to you rather than chasing trends.

Liam also shares how he got started shooting destination weddings and his strategy for finding couples planning weddings abroad.

And lastly we have a chat about SEO and the future. It's an episode jam packed full of nuggets of information!

https://liamandbee.com/

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