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/

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!