Wedding Photography Unveiled

This week I'm joined for the second time by Chris Denner, a wedding photographer with nearly 30 years of experience who has built a reputation for creative, counterculture and LGBTQ-inclusive work. Chris is one of those rare combinations: a genuine artist and a sharp business operator, and this conversation is packed with practical wisdom for photographers at every stage.

What You'll Hear in This Episode
We open with one of Chris's core philosophies: action is always better than reaction. In a market saturated with talented photographers and squeezed by cost of living pressures, staying passive is the most dangerous thing you can do. Shy kids don't get sweets.

The Value Chain
Client Experience at Any Price Point
The Saturated Market Reality
Finding Your USP When You Think You Have Nothing Special
Sending Signals, Not Just Posting Photos
Styled Shoots: The Honest Take
Response Times and First Contact
Camera Tech, Settings and Getting Out of the Way
The Chaos Aesthetic Problem
Closing Thought

Connect with Chris Denner
Chris Denner Photography
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For years, wedding directories have been a frustration for suppliers. High prices, lofty promises and dubious quality enquiries. It's a topic that comes up constantly in photography groups and industry chats and it's one I wanted to tackle head on.

In this episode I sit down with Zoe Burke, Head of Brand at Bridebook, for an honest conversation about the state of wedding directories today. We discuss why so many suppliers have felt let down, what Bridebook is doing differently with its pricing and packages and how the platform is shifting its focus from enquiry volume to genuine lead quality.

We also talk about the future of directories in an AI driven world and the ongoing challenge of rebuilding trust between platforms and the supplier community.

Zoe brings over a decade of wedding industry experience to the conversation and doesn't shy away from the difficult questions. If you want to understand whether a directory still has a place in your marketing strategy in 2025, this episode will give you a lot to think about.

Links
Bridebook
Wedding Photography Unveiled Community

This week I talk to Holly, a wedding coordinator who I used to work with and I ask the hard hitting questions that us wedding photographers REALLY want to know.
"When's the best time to ask if we are getting fed?"
That and along with other questions, I delve into how things look from the other side of the table.
What are wedding coordinators most stressful times? And of course, when is the right time to ask if we can be on their recommended supplier list!

Summary
In this week's episode, Andrew Keher the social media juggernaut himself shares his journey from a construction surveyor to a successful wedding photographer and social media guru. Discover practical strategies for building a personal brand, creating engaging content, and leveraging social media to grow your photography business.

We talk about:
Andrew's journey from construction to wedding photography
The importance of storytelling and authenticity in social media content
Strategies for creating engaging reels and short videos
The role of personal branding in attracting clients
Balancing content creation with business growth

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction to Andrew Keher
06:09 - Building a Photography Career
12:01 - Exploring Social Media Strategies
18:09 - The Evolution of Content Creation
23:21 - Finding Your Audience and Authenticity
28:58 - The Evolution of Content Creation
35:47 - Finding Your Unique Voice42:25The Shift Towards Authenticity
50:45 - The Power of Storytelling in Content
59:16 - Monetising Your Passion
01:07:08 - The Importance of Storytelling in Photography
01:15:10 - Understanding Engagement and Selling on Social Media

Workshop: We've Peaked Conference - 12th & 13th May 2026
Website: Andrew Keher
Instagram: @andrewkeher

People tell me I shoot a lot of weddings. Well this week's guest, Kien makes me (and many others) look like we're not even trying! Oh and did I mention that Kien is a videographer....not even a photographer!
In this week's episode, I sit down with Kien from KB Wedding Videography. The busiest videographer I personally know. His journey is unlike anything I've heard before.
Kien talks to us about how he built is successful business, filming his first wedding at 11! Yes....11!!! Since then he's built one of the most consistently booked videography businesses in the UK.
This is not a gear chat, instead Kien takes us on a journey of his mindset, how he operates and delivers such a high number of weddings without burnout.