In recent years, wedding directories have become very prominent in our world. Often seen to be over promising and under delivering. In this weeks episode I speak to Lewis Bishop who tells us how he is using Hitched to book over 30 weddings a year.

Website: Lewis Bishop Photography

Instagram: @lewis.bishop.photography

In this weeks podcast I start off with the latest news affecting the wedding photography world before talking about my own personal customer experiences that have blown me away and made me a loyal customer. Then comparing that with recent experiences that have been the opposite and how that made me feel. And how we should all strive for a great customer experience.

Aftershoot Link:

https://aftershoot.com/get-started/

DJI Mini 4 Pro - Amazon UK*

*affiliate Link

On this weeks podcast I have the pleasure of chatting to Adam Lowndes, the Instagram/Tiktok guru himself. Adam lifts the veil on the man behind the public persona, tells us what makes him Tik (geddit??) and the secrets behind his hugely successful wedding photography business.

Website: Adam Lowndes

TikTok: @adamlowndesphotography

Instagram: @adamlowndesphotography

On this week's episode I'm joined by Jonathan Mank. A popular wedding photographer based in Lincolnshire. Jonathan has been in the industry for over a decade and regularly shoots 60 weddings a year.

We talk about how success looks to us, share tips on how to grow your business and mistakes to avoid.

This is a BUMPER episode packed full of advice that is solid GOLD for anyone looking to start their business or increase their bookings.

Jonathan Mank - PM Photography

https://www.pmphotography.uk/

I know....finances are boring. Nowhere near as exciting as a new lens or camera. But in this weeks episode I'm going to talk more about how to structure your finances. Why you should switch to a new fintech bank and how to get free money from savings!

Current Account Switching Service

https://www.currentaccountswitch.co.uk/

Starling Bank

https://www.starlingbank.com/

Mettle

https://www.mettle.co.uk/

Right now there's a £50 sign up bonus for new Mettle accounts. So literally £50 for free!

Have you ever wondered if registrar's really hate photographers? Why are we not allowed to use flash? What is the REAL reason we weren't allowed to photograph the registrar.

On this weeks podcast I've invited the lovely Sue Burton who is an ex-registrar in the Nottinghamshire area with over a decade of experience. Listen to how things work from their perspective. The do's and don'ts of working with a registrar.

And why celebrant weddings are more personal and can help the venue as well as the couple.

We covered a LOT of ground in this weeks podcast and I had so much fun recording it.

More about Sue

https://www.celebrantstyle.co.uk/

https://www.colourstyleanalysis.com/

Introduction

Steve Vaughan, one half of the husband-and-wife team at Sam and Steve Photography and fellow podcaster! He joins this weeks podcast to talk about wedding fairs and how to succeed at them.

Steve explains why he thinks wedding fairs are a great way to attract new clients. How to book a wedding fair in a saturated market and the methods he uses to make conversation, get leads without being pushy and how to have a good display.

Steve shares so much knowledge on this episode that's absolutely golden! I know this is an area I personally struggle on and I will definitely use some of his tips myself at my next fair!

About Sam & Steve

Website: https://www.samandstevephotography.com/

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

Podcast: https://www.samandstevephotography.com/podcast

In this weeks episode we delve into the world of marketing and advertising with my special guest, Chris Giles. A distinguished wedding photographer renowned for his beautiful work, Chris gives us a brutally honest and insightful look into how he markets his business, what has worked and what hasn't.

With his seasoned eye, he explores the challenges and opportunities that the industry faces today and what trends to look out for.

Website: https://www.chrisgilesphotography.com/

Instagram: @chrisgilesphotography

Marketing Blog:

Advertising for The Wedding Photographer - Chris Giles

Marketing for Wedding Photographers - Martin Cheung

In this weeks episode I sit down with branding guru Anna Rigby from Anna Rigby Designs. Anna has a wealth of experience in shaping and creating brands that help creatives like wedding photographers and videographers to project our values, ethos and attract our ideal clients.

Dive in as we listen to Anna share her hard-earned wisdom and describe how she develops a compelling brand story and craft a strong visual identity.

Whether you're just starting out in the industry and not sure what a brand even is, or a seasoned pro looking to improve your brand identity. Anna's expertise will help you.

Don't miss this chance to learn from one of the best in the business as Anna shares some of her secrets to creating a brand that's not just attractive but truly awesome!

https://www.annarigbydesign.co.uk/branding

https://www.instagram.com/anna_the_designer/

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/