From Crickets to Clicks: How Google Ads Can Transform Your Business
In this week's episode I talk with digital marketing expert, Alex Pidruczny who specialises in helping wedding professionals get real results using Google ads.We talk about what Google Ads actually are, why they can be a game changer for wedding photographers. And why Alex believes Google ads is a better strategy than traditional SEO.Alex shares the most common mistakes photographers make when setting up ads and how to avoid them. Whether you’ve dabbled in paid ads or are starting from scratch, this episode is full of practical tips to help you get more enquiries and bookings.Links:https://www.youtube.com/@alexdoesdigitalSchedule free 15 min consultation with Alex
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7 Weddings in 8 Days!?!? - HOW!?!
WE'RE BACK!!! Thanks to a super busy month, I've not been able to record any episodes. Sorry!In this episode, Daiga and I sit down to have a catch up and let you all know what's been happening.We talk about how i ended up having to shoot 7 weddings in 8 days with one of them being an unforgettable 18 hour Indian wedding that pushed us to the limits but also so much fun!From gear prep to food choices and our most indispensible tool in our workflow. We share our top tips on how we've organised ourselves to ensure we're able to shoot back to back weddings.
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Is the Wedding Photography Market Really Down? Survey Results Unveiled!
This week, Daiga & I dive into the results of the UK wedding photography survey we ran in March.For months, many of us have felt that bookings were slower, enquiries were fewer and the market just tougher. But without real data, it's all speculation. We decided it was time to find out the truth.The results are in and Daiga & I go through the survey findings, share the key statistics and talk about some of the surprises!We’ll break down the numbers, explore what they might mean for the future of our industry and discuss how we’re personally changing our businesses to try and futureproof ourselves.So if you’ve been wondering whether it’s just you or if everyone is really struggling, listen up! This episode is for you.Join us in the Wedding Photography Unveiled Community to discuss the survey results in more detail and much much more!
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Unveiling Martin - The Guy Behind the Mic (and the Camera)
This week we're flipping the script! I’m stepping into the guest chair while my good friend Jonathan Mank takes over the hosting duties to interview ME (gulp!) about my wedding photography journey.We dive into how I got started, the key points that shaped my career and some of the lessons I’ve learned over 12+ years of capturing weddings. You’ll hear about the values that drive my work, from building trust with couples to why group shots are actually really important. And which workshops/education I've done over the years that really moved the needle.Booked & Busy Workshop1 place remaining!!!30th April 2025 - 1st May 2025Prestwold Hallhttps://www.martincphotography.co.uk/workshop/📩 Let’s connect:Got a question or want to ask something? Feel free to get in touch! I’d love to hear from you.Resources Mentioned:Neil Redfern PatreonChris Chambers Training
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Luxury, Marketing & the Truth About the Wedding Industry Slump - Blair deLaubenfels
This week, I’m joined by the incredible Blair deLaubenfels—founder of Junebug Weddings, World’s Best Wedding Photos and Art, Life & Business. We dive deep into why the wedding photography market is feeling slow for so many right now and what you can do to turn things around.Blair shares real, actionable advice on how to improve your sales and marketing, how to break into the luxury market, the biggest mistake photographers make that stops them from succeeding.If you want clarity, inspiration, and a little kick to get things moving, this episode is for you.What We Cover: • Why the wedding market feels quieter than usual—and what to do about it • The biggest mistakes photographers make with their marketing • How to build a business that attracts luxury clients • What Blair looks for in new members of World’s Best Wedding Photos • The power of curation and copywriting in standing out • Advice for photographers at every stage—from newcomers to seasoned prosLinks & Resources: • World’s Best Wedding Photos • Art, Life & Business – Sales & Marketing Support • 👥 Join the Wedding Photography Unveiled Community on Facebook: Click Here • Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode
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