Education Overload: How to Choose What’s Actually Worth Paying For
In this episode, I’m diving deep into the world of wedding photography education and trust me, it’s a total jungle out there. When I started out back in 2012, there was hardly anything available. Fast forward to roday and we’ve got workshops, retreats, online courses, mentoring and every man and their dog seems to be an educator. So how do you know what’s actually worth paying for?I share my own journey. The good and bad. From How I found my own wedding photographer through YouTube, to investing in workshops, mentoring and conferences that shaped how I work today. I also talk about the red flags I’ve seen in the education world, including those who teach “six-figure success” but don’t actually shoot weddings anymore.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by choice, or unsure where to invest your time and money, this episode will help you figure it out.People/Resources mentionedNeil Redfern / Flash MastersTyler WirkenBrett HarknessChris ChambersLiam CrawleyGreg MomentTwo Mann StudiosRoxxie & Jenna (Anthology Workshops)The Vendor Table PodcastThe Wedding Capture Company PodcastStudio Ninja Podcast (Sally Shaw)The Unfiltered BrideFinally FOLLOW ME!!!!!Instagram: @weddingphotographyunveiled
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“It’s Not Your Fault, But It’s Still Your Responsibility”
A cancelled flight, a budget hotel near Gatwick and a whole lot of lessons. This week Daiga & I reveal our destination disaster and recall some of our real stories of when things have gone wrong for us at weddings.From wrong dates to corrupted cards we explain what went wrong and how we plan for the worst so we minimise the chances of having an unhappy customer.This was not a podcast episode I was expecting to record but felt in the current circumstances it was topical. No video this week and forgive any audio issues, we recorded this whilst sat in our hotel room using an iphone only!
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From 90 Weddings to Sanity: Matt Trott on Bookings, VAT & Balance
This week I welcome back Matt Trott who was my very first guest on the podcast with one of the most popular episodes about how he rocketed from zero to 90 weddings in just 15 months during the pandemic. This time, we have a catch up about how he’s refined his business, reduced his workload to find the mythical work/life balance and built systems to help him make smart business decisions.We talk about:Work-life balance: Moving from 80+ weddings a year to a manageable 50–60, and why keeping weekends free matters.VAT and business strategy: Flat rate schemes and why it hasn't stopped his business growing.Data-driven decision making: How Matt tracks stats on everything including albums, sales cycles and client behaviour so he can make smart decisions.Albums that sell: Surprising stats on how long clients take to finalise albums, average profits and incentives that keep sales flowing.Marketing reality check: Hitched negotiations, SEO, Meta ads and how he is adapting to AI searchClient psychology: Why clients are booking later, how to nudge conversions and the importance of asking lost leads why they didn’t book.Creative balance: Keeping the joy alive with new gear, workshops and the importance of showing images in our portfolio that impress customers, not other photographers!
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Preparing My Photography Business for 2026
In this episode I share a behind-the-scenes catch-up and walk you through what I’m doing right now to prepare my business for 2026.From refining my website and shifting my style in a different direction, to experimenting with new marketing approaches and reining in my G.A.S. (Gear Acquisition Syndrome), I talkabout the steps I’m taking to make sure my business is booking consistently for 2026 and beyond.I also talk openly about what’s been working (and what hasn’t) in advertising, how I’m tackling RSI from long editing sessions and why I believe marketing, not editing is the most critical activity for any photographer who wants to succeed.What you’ll hear in this episode:Why I’ve changed the direction of my portfolio and websiteMy recent website changesWhy I'm no longer bothered about SEO and my early steps into AI Engine Optimisation (AEO)Preparing for wedding fairsWhat worked (and didn’t) with Google and Instagram adsManaging G.A.S. and resisting the temptation to continually buy new gearMy ergonomic tweaks to reduce back, shoulder, and arm painThis one’s a mix of personal updates, lessons learned and practical ideas you can adapt for your own business.
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Meet Wedola: The CRM Making a Splash in the Wedding Industry
This episode is also available as a video podcast on my YouTube channel. I'd love it if you could head over there and subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes and support my channel!Subscribe to my YouTube Channel!Today I’m joined by Russell, the CEO and founder of Wedola. Russell is a wedding videographer himself with a background in computer science. Using his unique combination of skills, he's created a brand-new CRM designed for wedding suppliers and professionals, not just photographers and videographers.I first came across Wedola through the UK wedding videographer group on Facebook and I was genuinely impressed. The platform is not only incredibly easy to use but also refreshingly clean and attractive in design. Most importantly, it covers the core features I think most creatives need without paying for extras you don't need. It certainly looks like it has huge potential.Right now, Wedola is available at just £9 per month with a free 14 day trial a fraction of the cost of many other CRMs. So if you don’t already use one, or if you’ve been put off by complicated systems, Wedola is well worth a look.In this episode, Russell shares:Why he built Wedola and the problem it solvesThe key features every wedding photographer and videographer needs in a CRMHis vision for making business tools more accessible to creativesIf you’re searching for a simple, cost-effective way to manage enquiries, bookings and workflows, Wedola could be the perfect fit. Check them out! https://wedola.co/
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