Wedding Photography Unveiled

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Today I’m joined by Russell, the CEO and founder of Wedola. Russell is a wedding videographer himself with a background in computer science. Using his unique combination of skills, he's created a brand-new CRM designed for wedding suppliers and professionals, not just photographers and videographers.

I first came across Wedola through the UK wedding videographer group on Facebook and I was genuinely impressed. The platform is not only incredibly easy to use but also refreshingly clean and attractive in design. Most importantly, it covers the core features I think most creatives need without paying for extras you don't need. It certainly looks like it has huge potential.

Right now, Wedola is available at just £9 per month with a free 14 day trial a fraction of the cost of many other CRMs. So if you don’t already use one, or if you’ve been put off by complicated systems, Wedola is well worth a look.

In this episode, Russell shares:

• Why he built Wedola and the problem it solves

• The key features every wedding photographer and videographer needs in a CRM

• His vision for making business tools more accessible to creatives

If you’re searching for a simple, cost-effective way to manage enquiries, bookings and workflows, Wedola could be the perfect fit. Check them out!

https://wedola.co/

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We all know, running a wedding photography business is expensive. Gear, insurance and everyone wants a subscription nowadays… it all adds up fast.

In this episode I talk about 5 things I've done to save my business over £1000 a year without cutting corners or compromising on service?

Even if not every example applies to you, doing a mini-audit of your regular outgoings and being tax efficient can save you some serious money.

Topics Covered

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5. The HMRC allowance hardly anyone claims

Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been doing this for years, there’s probably at least one change you could make today that will put money back in your pocket.

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In today’s episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Abi – someone I met recently at a wedding where she was working as a content creator. But as it turns out, she’s not just a content creator. She’s also a wedding coordinator at a popular venue with over 7 years of experience and a newlywed herself.

Basically, she’s the trifecta of dream podcast guests all rolled into one human being!

Abi kindly accepted my invitation to come on and share her unique perspective from all three angles. She talks honestly about her mindset as a bride when choosing suppliers, including how she chose her photographer, whether she booked a videographer or a content creator for her own day, and what mattered most to her during that decision-making process.

She also shares what it’s like working behind the scenes at weddings, her experiences with photographers on the job, and offers some fantastic tips for how photographers can build better relationships with venues and coordinators.

This one is packed with useful insights and real talk about the industry from someone who’s seen it all.

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This episode was inspired by another podcast I recently listened to that got me thinking deeply about prices of wedding photographers and why our rates haven’t shifted much over the years.

Daiga and I take a deeper dive into what we think are the reasons. It’s not just market saturation. It’s about mindset, fear, peer influence and some uncomfortable truths you may not want to hear.

We also share actionable tips to help you raise your prices, no matter what the rest of the industry is doing. If you’ve been scared to raise your prices, this one’s for you.

Have your say:

We’d love to know what you think. Join the conversation in the Wedding Photography Unveiled Facebook group or send me a DM. I’m always happy to chat with fellow wedding photographers.

In this week's episode I talk with digital marketing expert, Alex Pidruczny who specialises in helping wedding professionals get real results using Google ads.

We talk about what Google Ads actually are, why they can be a game changer for wedding photographers. And why Alex believes Google ads is a better strategy than traditional SEO.

Alex shares the most common mistakes photographers make when setting up ads and how to avoid them. Whether you’ve dabbled in paid ads or are starting from scratch, this episode is full of practical tips to help you get more enquiries and bookings.

Links:

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WE'RE BACK!!! Thanks to a super busy month, I've not been able to record any episodes. Sorry!

In this episode, Daiga and I sit down to have a catch up and let you all know what's been happening.

We talk about how i ended up having to shoot 7 weddings in 8 days with one of them being an unforgettable 18 hour Indian wedding that pushed us to the limits but also so much fun!

From gear prep to food choices and our most indispensible tool in our workflow. We share our top tips on how we've organised ourselves to ensure we're able to shoot back to back weddings.

This week, Daiga & I dive into the results of the UK wedding photography survey we ran in March.

For months, many of us have felt that bookings were slower, enquiries were fewer and the market just tougher. But without real data, it's all speculation. We decided it was time to find out the truth.

The results are in and Daiga & I go through the survey findings, share the key statistics and talk about some of the surprises!

We’ll break down the numbers, explore what they might mean for the future of our industry and discuss how we’re personally changing our businesses to try and futureproof ourselves.

So if you’ve been wondering whether it’s just you or if everyone is really struggling, listen up! This episode is for you.

Join us in the Wedding Photography Unveiled Community to discuss the survey results in more detail and much much more!

This week we're flipping the script! I’m stepping into the guest chair while my good friend Jonathan Mank takes over the hosting duties to interview ME (gulp!) about my wedding photography journey.

We dive into how I got started, the key points that shaped my career and some of the lessons I’ve learned over 12+ years of capturing weddings. You’ll hear about the values that drive my work, from building trust with couples to why group shots are actually really important. And which workshops/education I've done over the years that really moved the needle.

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📩 Let’s connect:

Got a question or want to ask something? Feel free to get in touch! I’d love to hear from you.

Resources Mentioned:

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Chris Chambers Training

This week, I’m joined by the incredible Blair deLaubenfels—founder of Junebug Weddings, World’s Best Wedding Photos and Art, Life & Business.

We dive deep into why the wedding photography market is feeling slow for so many right now and what you can do to turn things around.

Blair shares real, actionable advice on how to improve your sales and marketing, how to break into the luxury market, the biggest mistake photographers make that stops them from succeeding.

If you want clarity, inspiration, and a little kick to get things moving, this episode is for you.

What We Cover:

• Why the wedding market feels quieter than usual—and what to do about it

• The biggest mistakes photographers make with their marketing

• How to build a business that attracts luxury clients

• What Blair looks for in new members of World’s Best Wedding Photos

• The power of curation and copywriting in standing out

• Advice for photographers at every stage—from newcomers to seasoned pros

Links & Resources:

• World’s Best Wedding Photos

• Art, Life & Business – Sales & Marketing Support

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Scarlett Cook joins us to share how a free camera changed her life and how TikTok catapulted her wedding photography business to the next level. Her very first video went viral with over 1 million views and 90 enquiries, and she’s been booked solid ever since.

As a Gen Z creative, Scarlett gives her perspective on how couples search for suppliers differently, and she shares her top tips for creating TikTok videos. We also chat about her exciting plans for the future, and why despite her huge success, she’s taken on a part-time job.

If you want to find out how to level up your TikTok game without having to create complicated videos, or just listen to how a young aspiring creative managed to conquer the industry within three years, this episode is a must-listen!

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