Albert & I have an open and honest talk about how we run our wedding photography businesses. We specifically chat about our financial planning, how we save money and invest for the future. I strongly believe that everyone running a wedding photography business should listen to this and I hope it helps you save money and gives you ideas to find financial success in the future. https://albertpalmerphotography.com/...
Jul 15, 2024•50 min
A bonus/emergency episode that I felt couldn't wait. There's current trend going around to use shady practices to disable competitors business profiles. Take this step NOW to protect your business profile. Do this today! Don't delay!
Jul 11, 2024•6 min
I had such a good laugh chatting with Anna Pumer today. We talk about the importance of using branding to attract our ideal clients and why it's important. We discuss why you need to inject your personality into everything we do and how she can help create a super colourful website to help you achieve your photography goals. Lastly she explains to us all about what her Kick Ass Photographers collective is and how it can help wedding photographers. It's a jam packed episode and I'm so grateful to...
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Daiga & I discuss a shocking complaint from a bride that has gone viral on TikTok. We talk about who we believe was right. And how the photographer should have handled it. We also share our own experiences of when customers have complained or raised concerns with us about our service. And most importantly we lay out our strategy for making sure we handle complaints to ensure we have happy customers.
Jul 02, 2024•58 min•Season 2Ep. 15
On this week's episode I invited Jonathan Mank and his wife, Donna back onto the show to discuss the sales process. We talk about what to show, the importance of branding and curation. Daiga tells us about the one photo which will lose you customers. Jonathan shares with us the one thing he did which improved his conversion rate instantly and much much more. I had so much fun on this weeks episode and think everyone will find it informative.
Jun 25, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 2Ep. 14
This week, I chat with Laura, who recently shadowed me at a recent wedding and also to build her portfolio. Laura shares her journey so far about how she’s created opportunities which might help others on a similar journey. We also have a good chat about her previous experience working in the marketing department for a company that owns several popular wedding venues. We talk about how venues choose their recommended photographers and she shares her tips on what to do and more importantly what n...
Jun 21, 2024•47 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Listen to my first round table with three good photography friends of mine. We chat about how we're finding this year. We open up honestly about how our bookings are doing. What's working well and what perhaps is not. Special thanks to Matt Trott, Adam Lowdnes and Marie Anson for sharing their time & expertise with everyone and being so open and honest with their information. I hope everyone finds this episode interesting. Adam Lowdnes Matt Trott Marie Anson...
Jun 07, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Season 2Ep. 12
We're back! After a short break, on this weeks episode. Daiga & I talk about our pet peeves. Things that wedding photographers get irrationally annoyed about. From getting fed to churches that treat us like the devil. Listen and see how many you can identify with!
May 20, 2024•56 min•Season 2Ep. 11
On this weeks episode I have the pleasure of chatting to Adam Johnson & Steve Walker about The Federation of Wedding Photographers and Filmmakers. A brand new organisation who are promoting community in a non-competitive and non-judgemental way. They plan lots of networking opportunities, help, mentoring and workshops. All designed to help videographers and photographers succeed in today's market. https://thefedwed.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thefedwed...
Apr 11, 2024•56 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Nick Church is a Bristol based wedding photographer who joins me this week to talk about how he built his business from the ground up to be the success it is today. He talks candidly about how he managed to avoid 'The Death Zone' and also how we can all save a lot of time and improve our businesses by focusing on the right areas. https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/nickchurchphotography/...
Apr 06, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In order to succeed at wedding photography we have to offer a compelling service to our customers. Yet few of us seem to actually ask our customers: "What was important for you? Why did you make the decisions you did?" So in this weeks episide, I interview another ex-bride of mine so you can hear exactly what was important and what was not. I hope the information helps you decide how you can attract your ideal customer too.
Mar 27, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 6
On this weeks episode I've had the pleasure of talking to Kirsty about the mistakes we've made in our wedding photography career's and the lessons we've learned from them. Some of them have cost us literally thousands of pounds! Website: https://kmattssonphotography.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirstymattssonphotography/...
Mar 12, 2024•58 min•Season 2Ep. 5
This week I sit down with EJ from Insposa. EJ has years of experience in running wedding fairs at some of the best venues in the Midlands area. And we explore the best way to get a spot at a wedding fair. Do's and don't's for your stand. We also talk about the pressures for organisers and the real reasons why we see so many photographers compared to other suppliers. We also dive into the benefits of advertising in wedding magazines and EJ shares with us lots of branding & marketing tips &...
Feb 25, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 4
This week I speak to my good friend Soven Amatya. A renowned Fearless, This is Reportage and Masters winning wedding photographer who also regularly judges competitions too. We talk about the benefits of winning awards, how it can help you and your business. And how to curate, select and maximise your chances of winning. An inspiring episode which has made me want to start submitting my work again to competitions. Soven Amatya Website: amatya.co.uk Instagram: @sovenphotos...
Feb 11, 2024•51 min
On this weeks episode I have the pleasure of talking to Gautham from Oodio. They are a design, edit & print agency that specialise in helping wedding photographers. We talk about the benefits of outsourcing your editing, even in the age of AI. Why I rely on Oodio and why I don't think it's a huge cost at all. We also talk about Oodio's upcoming visit to The Photography Show at the NEC on March 16th-19th and Thrive. The albums they offer and how they can benefit you as a studio. I honestly ca...
Jan 29, 2024•57 min•Season 2Ep. 2
On this weeks podcast I talk about why I hate January. Why there's always so much pressure on us. And a few tips on what to do if you are struggling and down on bookings this year. Workshops Adam Lowndes - Everything Workshop Mentoring Helen Williams - Education & Mentoring
Jan 22, 2024•38 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Adam was a guest on episode 16 and was kind enough to pop back to drop lots of knowledge bombs in this episode, as well as sharing his marketing plans for 2024. How he's going to use social media as well as why he's focussing on TikTok in the future. A jam packed episode and a special announcement from Adam himself! Website: Adam Lowndes TikTok: @adamlowndesphotography Instagram: @adamlowndesphotography...
Dec 21, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Laura's a successful wedding photographer, photographing weddings all around the world. She's managed to create a thriving business by mixing editorial style with natural, candid photography. Listen to her inspiration, how she approaches each wedding and educates clients and we delve a little bit into the camera gear she uses. (Hint: She travels far more lightly than me!) She also talks about how she's used her industry experience when planning her own wedding and the lessons she's learned from ...
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 24
On this weeks episode, Daiga & I have the pleasure of catching up with Holly & Alex. Our first couple of 2023 and what a wedding it was! Listen to how Holly & Alex prioritised how they spent their wedding budget, what little things made all the difference and how they felt when Alex's wedding entrance went viral. The viral Instagram Reel can be found here.... https://www.instagram.com/reel/CqLBGCCDgs2/...
Nov 23, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Tyler Wirken is synonymous with documentary wedding photography. He's won many many awards, trained some of the best names in the business and his insights into the power of documentary wedding photography completely changed my approach to weddings. Listen to Tyler's ethos, approach and why I chose to do a year long mentorship with him. Website: https://www.wirkenphoto.com/ Training & Mentoring: https://wirkshopseries.teachable.com/...
Nov 17, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 22
On this weeks episode I chat to Emily, whose wedding we photographed a couple of years ago. Listen to how she planned her wedding, why money wasn't the most important factor, what was important and what she would do differently. In the second half of the podcast we talk about how she's using her TikTok experience to start her new enterprise as a budding Content Creator. Why it's important to brides and why Content Creators are here to stay! Buckle up, this episode is full of interesting insights...
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 21
This week I have the pleasure of talking to Nik Bryant about how to successfully combine working full time alongside a busy wedding photography business. This episode is a must-listen for anyone trying to juggle work and find work life balance. Nik Bryant Shutter Circle
Oct 23, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 20
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
Oct 06, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 19
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...
Sep 26, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 18
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...
Sep 14, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 16
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/...
Sep 01, 2023•1 hr 45 min•Season 1Ep. 16
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!...
Aug 20, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 15
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 co...
Jul 27, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 14
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 absol...
Jul 13, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 13
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: @chrisgil...
Jul 05, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 12
