Instagram have just rolled out "Meta Verified" and in exchange for the princely payment of £11.99 a month, you get a lovely blue tick next to your name as well as other benefits. So on today's podcast I'm going to discuss the benefits you get and whether or not it's worth it.

** Current List of Benefits **

https://about.meta.com/uk/technologies/meta-verified/

With new AI tools being released on an almost daily basis. Often with massive leaps in ability that makes once virtually impossible tasks, possible within seconds. Will AI kill the wedding photography industry? Will AI be our friend or foe?

Listen to my thoughts on this subject after I have just played around with Photoshop's latest Generative Fill AI technology and the one thing we can do to make sure robots don't replace us!

In today's episode I am joined by Justin & Harshit who are the founders of Aftershoot. Software which has literally changed my workflow for the better. Listen to why I LOVE them. How I had 650 culled and 'edited' DURING the wedding!

Find out what Aftershoot does, why it is so effective and what plans they have for the future.

For anyone who shoots weddings and is on the fence about using AI within your workflow, I guarantee you won't be disappointed. I was hugely sceptical and now a big fan.

https://aftershoot.com/

https://www.instagram.com/aftershootco/

*** FOUNDERS DEAL! - UNLIMITED CULLING/EDITING FOR ONLY $499 (per year) FOR LIFE ***

https://edits.aftershoot.com/founders-deal/

Today we're diving headfirst into a hotly debated topic that plagues the minds of wedding photographers everywhere: Should you display your prices on your website or not? It's an important decision that can make or break your business, affecting everything from your branding and client perception to your bottom line. In this episode, we're going to discuss both sides of the argument, providing you with valuable insights to help you make an informed decision. Get ready to discover the secrets behind pricing transparency and find out how you can effectively navigate the website pricing dilemma. So buckle up, because it's time to unveil the truth about pricing in the wedding photography industry!"

In this episode, Daiga & I share how our lives have changed over the last ten years of being in the wedding photography industry.  We talk about why we constantly have to keep marketing and we share our top tips on the importance of finding work/life balance.  And our advice for making sure you have the fundamentals covered.  It's a jam packed episode!

Hi everyone. Joining my wife & I in this week's podcast are my good friends Neil Redfern & Helen Williams.  They run the incredible Flash Masters awards and education community.  

Hear how they got started, how they conquered the industry and listen to their top tips for those getting started in the wedding photography.

This really is a must listen!

When starting out in the industry, second shooting is a great way to learn the trade.  Listen to Megan & I discuss what we look for in a good second photographer.  What goes through our minds when we get asked if someone can second shoot for us to gain experience and how you can find opportunities to shoot.

Today I'd like to share my thoughts on the state of the wedding photography market in 2023.  No doubt, the current cost of living crisis is having a big effect and all around, photographers are reporting that business is down.

So does this mean we're all doomed and there's nothing we can do?  Absolutely not.  Listen to my practical tips on what we can all do to improve our business and get more bookings.

In Episode 2,  we have a very special guest, Matt Trott, who is an award-winning wedding photographer based in Kent, UK. Matt went full time with his photography business just as the pandemic kicked in and managed to book over 90 weddings in the space of 18 months under the most difficult of circumstances. His success story is truly inspiring and I can’t wait for you all to hear more about his journey and how via his relentless focus on the business side of things, he managed to overcome all the challenges he faced to build one of the most successful wedding photography businesses in the UK.

Welcome to Wedding Photography Unveiled.  In this first episode, I'll set the scene about what I want this podcast to be about and how I first got started in the industry.