Photographers Keeping it Real: Recent Episodes
Photographers Keeping it Real
EPISODE 34 - SET FOR SUCCESS SUMMIT AND CHEESE WITH MICAELA KARINA
The summit is a free to attend online event for photographers over 3 days between the 10th and the 12th of February 2025 with 18 industry leading speakers, including the likes of Sam Hurd, Corey Potter, Melissa Love, Lisa Devlin, Faye Cornhill, Adam Lowndes, Anna Pumer and many many more covering everything from SEO, workflows, websites, social media, marketing, making iPhone films and even money and avoiding burnout. All designed to improve your business
Register here (affiliate link) - https://courses.get-it-together.co.uk/a/2148040251/a8KN2mt2
Micaela is one of the nicest people in the industry and we have a great chat including;
- Micaela's favourite cheese
- Visibility for your business and Meta ads
- Micaela's start into weddings
- Time vs money with marketing
- The Set for Success Summit
- Small changes that make big changes
- Much more...
Show Links;
- Micaela's website - https://www.micaelakarina.com/
- Micaela's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/micaelakarinaphotography
- Set for Success Summit Register - https://courses.get-it-together.co.uk/a/2148040251/a8KN2mt2
- No Fluff Facebook Ads Course - https://courses.get-it-together.co.uk/a/38013/a8KN2mt2
Join PKIR here: https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/
Host: Scott Carney - https://www.scottcarneyphotography.com/
Join PKIR to listen to exclusive members only extended versions of the podcast, submit to the awards and watch exclusive members content to help improve your documentary wedding photography - https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/
Episode 33 - House Plants, Starting in Weddings and Larger Wedding Previews with Ben LeeIn this episode I welcome the very talented wedding photographer, Ben Lee to the podcast. Ben has actually only been photographing weddings for a couple of years but has grown to become a huge talent and it was a pleasure to chat to him. We discuss;
- House plants
- Bens awards
- Bens fashion career and day job
- Finding your style early on
- Tips for getting second shooter work
- Bens appearance on Tenable the gameshow
- Delivering larger wedding previews
- Much much more...
Show Links:
- Bens Website - https://benlee.photography/
- Sam Docker - https://samdocker.co/
- This Is Reportage - https://thisisreportage.com/
- NineDots - https://nine-dots.co/
- Andy Gaines - https://andygaines.com/
- Tyler Wirken - https://www.wirkenphoto.com/
- Chelsea Cannar - https://www.chelseacannarphotography.com/
- Patrick Mateer (The Mateers) - https://www.mandgweddingphotography.co.uk/
- Andrew Keher - https://andrewkeher.co.uk/
- Tom Beynon - https://www.tombeynonphotography.com/
Join PKIR here: https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/
Host: Scott Carney - https://www.scottcarneyphotography.com/
Join PKIR to listen to exclusive members only extended versions of the podcast, submit to the awards and watch exclusive members content to help improve your documentary wedding photography - https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/
Episode 32 - Is less more with client galleries featuring Marc GartlandIn this episode I welcome the wonderful Liverpool based wedding photographer, Marc Gartland to the podcast. Marc has won multiple awards from PKIR, TIR and judged a round of our awards in 2024. We discuss;
- Editing backlog
- What we do in the off season
- Struggles of running a wedding photography business including social media posting
- The Panasonic Lumic S511 camera and Panasonic Lumix system for weddings
- Judging photography awards
- Is less more with client galleries?
- How is 2025 looking for Marc?
- Much much more...
Show Links:
- Mark Gartland's Website - https://www.marcgartlandphoto.co.uk/
- Hollie & Patrick Mateer website - https://www.mandgweddingphotography.co.uk/
- David Scholes Photography - https://www.davidscholesphotography.co.uk/
- Lyndsey Goddard Panasonic Blog Post - https://www.lyndseygoddard.com/canon-to-panasonic-the-move-to-lumix-s5ii-for-wedding-photography/
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Host: Scott Carney - https://www.scottcarneyphotography.com/
Join PKIR to listen to exclusive members only extended versions of the podcast, submit to the awards and watch exclusive members content to help improve your documentary wedding photography - https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/
Episode 31 - Balancing Full Time work with Weddings Featuring Damion MowerIn this episode I welcome the wonderful Damion Mower to the podcast. Damion is a wedding photographer, previous owner of The Trained Eye and works full time in marketing. We discuss;
- Balancing full time work with a wedding photography business
- Marquee weddings on private land
- SEO and moving websites to Kadence
- The Trained Eye, photography communities and sharing knowledge
- Awards - entering them for reassurance and marketing
- Damions approach to the day, mixing portraits with documentary and candid
- Advice for photographers
- Much much more...
Show Links:
- Damions Website - https://damionmowerphotography.co.uk/
Join PKIR here: https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/
Host: Scott Carney - https://www.scottcarneyphotography.com/
Join PKIR to listen to exclusive members only extended versions of the podcast, submit to the awards and watch exclusive members content to help improve your documentary wedding photography - https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/
Don't forget to check out Damion's work here:
Web // Insta
Episode 30 - What you are not doing with your marketing *but should be, with Alice BenhamIn this episode, I welcome business and marketing expert Alice Benham. Alice shares amazing tips on creating a simple marketing strategy, managing burn out with positive habits and some great tips for creating your own content without feeling too salesy!
Alices new book, The Digital Marketing Handbook comes out on the 20th June 2024. Find all the links below on how to order and find out more about Alice.
Show Links:
- Alices Website - https://www.alicebenham.co.uk/
- Alices Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alice_benham/
- The Digital Marketing Handbook - https://www.alicebenham.co.uk/book Discount code for 20% off on pre order - ABCOMMUNITY20
- OnPaper.shop - https://onpaper.shop/
- Starting the Conversation Podcast -
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/starting-the-conversation/id1347265219
https://open.spotify.com/show/4IJW7DoTlGN012Zr9DfiPx?si=AbRtNztuRxeZlNiwb36NvQ
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Host: Scott Carney - https://www.scottcarneyphotography.com/
Episode 29 - Homepage Secret Weapon with Ed GoddenIn this episode I welcome Ed Godden, Nottinghamshire based wedding photographer. I have been a huge fan of Ed's work for a while and it was wonderful to sit down and chat with him. In this episode we discuss;
- Fashion, shackets and what to wear to weddings
- Judging photography awards
- Having a photojournalistic background and how that helps with weddings
- Keeping things simple with your website and preset
- Eds homepage secret weapon
- Pricing on your website
- Gear and keeping things simple
- Film photography
- Training and mentoring
Show Links:Show Links;
- Website - https://www.edgodden.co.uk/
- Instagram - http://instagram.com/edgodden
- Perspective Podcast Episode - https://perspectivebycinemate.com/episodes/103
- Eds for Photographers Section - https://www.edgodden.co.uk/for-photographers
- Fujicast Podcast - https://www.fujicast.co.uk/
Join PKIR to listen to exclusive members only extended versions of the podcast, submit to the awards and watch exclusive members content to help improve your documentary wedding photography - https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/
Episode 28 - Special Guest Tom Aizenberg
In this episode I welcome London based wedding photographer Tom Aizenberg. Tom is a hugely talented photographer with many PKIR awards as well as many other awards within the documentary wedding photography world. In this episode we discuss;
- Kindergarten Cop
- Burnout without any autumn / winter break
- Updating your portfolio throughout the year
- Overwhelm with New Year marketing
- Corporate photography work
- Do you need to know how to use flash for wedding photography?
- 35mm / 50mm lens combo
- Dance floor lighting and having lighting knowledge up your sleeve
Members Only Content;
- Tom’s main marketing
- Lead sources and more in depth about SEO
Show Links;
- Website - https://www.tomaizenberg.com
- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tomaizenbergphoto/
- The Art of SEO - https://theartofseo.co/
- Patrick Mateer (The Mateers) - https://www.mandgweddingphotography.co.uk/
Episode 27 - Take to the Streets featuring Matt BadenochIn this episode I welcome the wonderful Matt Badenoch. One of the nicest guys I had ever spoken to and a big inspiration of mine since I started out in weddings. Matt has just launched his Street with Matt - street photography workshops. I was lucky to go to a workshop with Matt at the end of last year and it was so much fun and I learned a lot so I would highly recommend them. Head over to streetwithmatt.com to see his upcoming workshops and trips.
In this episode we discuss:
- SEO how Matt is still ranking despite hardly working on his website in years
- How Matt went from 4 months of savings to a full time wedding photographer
- Street photography, how it has helped Matt with his wedding photography, mental health and life.
- Matts recent ADHD diagnosis and his coping mechanisms without medication
- Matts tips for anyone thinking of starting their own workshops
- Much much more…
Show Links:Matts Website
Matts Instagram
Street with Matt Website
Street with Matt Instagram
DocDay
Anna Pumer
This is Reportage
Is This Something - York Place Studios book
Angela Ward Brown
Where Children Sleep Book
Jay Doherty
NineDots
SNAP!
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In this episode I welcome Ian Weldon, the not a wedding photographer wedding photographer. Ian has had his wedding work exhibited in a gallery with the Martin Parr Foundation and written an accompanying book. Ians latest project is a wedding photography conference in the North East of England, check out Northern Exposure conference here.
In this episode we discuss:
- Northern Exposure Conference, the why and all the details
- Ians vision for the conference
- Why Northern Exposure is different to other photography conferences
- Much much more...
Show Links
Ian's Website
Northern Exposure Conference Website
Northern Exposure Conference Instagram
Join PKIR Here
Join PKIR to listen to the exclusive members only extended versions of the podcast, submit to the awards and watch exclusive members content to help improve your documentary wedding photography - https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/
Episode 25 - Alex Benyon - From Guitar Hero to Photography HeroIn this episode I welcome Alex Benyon, a multi award winning wedding photographer based near the Cotswolds. Alex worked in the video game industry on huge games like Guitar Hero before transitioning into wedding photography.
In this episode we discuss:
- Alex's own podcast - To Have & Download
- Alex's history in the video game industry and transitioning into photography
- Mental Health / Clinical depression
- Photographing other genres alongside weddings
- Street photography
- The Wedding Industry Awards (TWIA)
- Much much more...
Show Links
Alex's Website
To Have & Download Podcast
Kevin Mullins
DocDay
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Episode 24 - Jenna Kathleen, The Multi Award Winning 29 Year Old In this episode we welcome Jenna Kathleen, a Yorkshire based wedding photographer who has won many awards from PKIR, TIR and many others and still isn't even 30 years old!
In this episode we discuss:
- TV show recommendations
- Entering awards, the why and the how
- LR Catalogue management
- Adding videography to your photography offering, TikTok and behind the scenes content
- Couples who hire videographers with clashing styles
- Much much more...
Show Links
Jennas Website
Jennas Instagram
Jennas TikTok
Kick Ass Collective
Anna Pumer Websites
Karen Julia SEO Course
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Episode 23 - Fully Booked for 2024 How?! Featuring Daniel Ackerley In this episode I welcome Daniel Ackerley to the podcast.
In this episode we discuss:
- Being yourself and finding your ideal clients
- Daniels marketing & leads and always working for referrals
- Daniels journey from music photographer to weddings
- Pricing and the stigma within the industry
- Dans personal Facebook page, daily funny memes and funky shirts
- Much much more…
Show Links:
Daniels Website
Daniels Instagram
Members only:
We go deeper into Daniel's ways of attracting ideal clients and setting expectations from the start.
Join PKIR to listen to the exclusive members only extended versions of the podcast, submit to the awards and watch exclusive members content to help improve your documentary wedding photography - https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/
Episode 22 - Lessons from Second Shooting over 80 times with Tom BeynonIn this episode we welcome Tom Beynon to the podcast. Tom is a huge talent with many awards from Photographers Keeping it Real, This is Reportage and Fearless. Tom was named NineDots photographer of the year in 2022.
In this episode we discuss:
- Toms journey into photography, starting as a documentary wedding photographer
- We ask can you really be unobtrusive at a wedding?
- After second shooting over 80 times for 40 different photographers, Tom shares his tips for second shooters
- Advice for entering awards
- Much much more…
Show Links:
Toms Website
Toms Instagram
Photographers mentioned on the podcast:
Chelsea Cannar
Patrick Mateer
David Stubbs
Chris Denner
Members only:
Tom opens up and talks honestly about bookings, pricing and the current state of the industry. We look ahead to 2024 and although this is a long one, I would really urge people to listen to this section as it’s a good one.
Episode 21 - Alan LawFor episode 21 I welcome one of the nicest people in the wedding photography world, the wonderful Alan Law. Alan is a wedding photographer, founder of This is Reportage and This is Reportage Family and runs his own wedding photography workshops called Law School.
We discuss the highs and lows of running awards and photography communities, I get podcast tips from Alan who has released over 132 episodes of his own podcast and we talk about speaking at workshops, initial calls with potential couples and much much more.
Alan's last Law School workshop for 2023 is on October 11th in Cornwall and as many past guests on this podcast have said, it’s one of the very best things you can do for your documentary wedding photography. Follow the links in the show notes for all the information and to book your place now.
This is reportage has announced their Christmas party for 2023 on Monday 11th December in central London, find out all the information in the show notes and hopefully I will see you there.
For the extended exclusive members only version I chat to Alan about his lead sources and marketing, including one new lead source that is working for Alan, especially for his local Cornwall weddings and the importance of networking and being part of communities. Alan shares some great insights into entering awards and we discuss how 2024 is looking for his business.
Show Links;
- Law School Workshop
- Alans Website
- Alans Dotcast Episode
- Alans To Have & Download Episode
- This is Reportage
- This is Reportage Family
- DocDay
- NineDots
- This Is Reportage Podcast Episode 132
Episode 20 - Zalmy BerkowitzOn this episode we welcome Zalmy Berkowitz. All the way from California, Rangefinder Magazine Rising Star in 2021 and talented wedding and family photographer, Zalmy has a passion for composition, moments and his family.
In this episode we discuss;
- Staying present, how to balance living the moment vs capturing it
- Showing personal work on your website
- Overdelivering at weddings, is more, more or should we be curating a tight gallery
- Shooting weddings and families with a fisheye lens
- Jewish weddings
- Zalmy's excellent composition workshop
- The documentary wedding photography market in America vs the UK
- Fuji cameras and depth of field in documentary photography
Show Links: Zalmy's composition workshop - https://oncomposition.com/ * Zalmy's website - http://zalmyb.com/ * Zalmy's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zalmy_b/ * Wild Wides - http://zalmyb.com/wild-wides * Camp Days - http://zalmyb.com/camp-days*
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Episode 19 - Tyler Wirken & Foundation Workshop UK Special In this episode, Scott welcomes world renowned documentary wedding photographer, Tyler Wirken. Tyler now runs Foundation Workshop, often talked about as one of the greatest wedding photography workshops in the world, and it's finally coming to the UK. Full details can be found here.
Tyler talks about why Foundation has the format it does. How it changes a photographers mindset and improves your overall photography going forward.
In this episode Tyler & Scott also discuss mentoring, mindset and what does 'documentary' actually mean to them.
This episode is a must if you have even a tiny interest in Foundation Workshop and want a better understanding of what it is and how it will change your life!
Show Links:Tyler Wirken Website
Foundation Workshop UK
Tyler Workshops & Mentoring
Erin Chrisman
Erwin Darmali
Susana Barbera
Episode 18 - Nathan Walker - Could Arnold Schwarzenegger be the best Wedding Photographer in the world?In this episode we welcome the very talented Nathan Walker, Nottingham based wedding photographer. We discuss;
- Juggling 4 children and wedding photography
- 2 of Nathan's passions, Tennis & Arnold Schwarzenegger
- Awards for Marketing, shouting about yourself online
- Initial client calls and a great tip from Nathan on helping couples visualise working with you and closing on the call
- Presenting final galleries to clients
- How Nathan approaches a wedding day
- That Instagram blue tick
- Much much more...
Members Only; We chat about Nathans marketing, leads and his SEO.
Show Links; Nathan's Workshop * Nathan's Website * Nathan's Instagram*
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Episode 17 - Hamish Irvine
In this episode we welcome Leeds based photographer Hamish Irvine. A huge personality and talent with a colourful, personality filled style. It was a huge honour to chat to Hamish, he hasn't spoken on many podcasts before and to hear his passion for photography / art and business was inspiring.
We Discuss;
- Playing the saxophone, jazz music and music in general
- Work life balance, travel, burn out and do we create our best work at the start of the season?
- Should we be less involved in the wedding photography community?
- Working with couples and the importance of pre wedding shoots for Hamish
- Other genres of photography, squash (the sport, not the fruit)
- Websites, is it worth spending the money to have your website built professionally?
Members Only Content;
- VAT registration, why Hamish went VAT registered and his thoughts
- Marketing / leads - how's 2024 looking for Hamish and where do most of his leads come from?
- Rant about art / social media and printing photos (it's a good rant! and very interesting)
Show Links;
- Hamish's Website
- Website Designer - Sophie Amelia Designs
Other Photographers Mentioned;
- Adam Lowndes
- Kristian Leven
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Episode 16 - Hollie & Patrick Mateer
In this episode we welcome husband and wife photography duo Hollie & Patrick Mateer. Yorkshire based photographers Hollie & Patrick were named our photographers of the year in 2021, winning a huge 14 awards! Recently winning The Wedding Industry Awards (TWIA) national title, numerous This is Reportage (TIR) & Fearless awards, they are amongst the best documentary wedding photographers in the UK. Last year Hollie was named in Rangefinder magazines 30 Rising Stars of wedding photography. It was a huge pleasure chatting chatting to Hollie & Patrick about their style, how they work together and how they capture so many award winning photos.
We Discuss;
- Working as a duo
- Entering / organising and selecting images for awards
- Hollies Rangefinder Rising Star Award
- Being parents, juggling breastfeeding and wedding photography
- Speaking at and attending events and the importance of community
- Taking inspiration from your own family and other art
Members Only Content;
- Marketing, leads and where does this duo get so many enquiries from?
- The Wedding Industry Awards (TWIA), after winning the national award and then judging, we discuss the awards and what they did for their business
- Work life balance, juggling shooting A LOT of weddings with family and down time
Show Links;
- Best of 21/22 photo post
- Hollie & Patricks Website
- Hollie & Patricks Instagram
- Hollies Family Photography
- Rangefinder Rising Stars Post
Other Photographers Mentioned;
- Lyndsey Goddard
- Chelsea Cannar
- Sanne De Block
- Wayne La
- Dave Scholes
- Joel Meyerowitz
- William Eggleston
Show Notes: In this episode I welcome Dom & Liam from York Place Studios. The documentary wedding photography siblings are known for their unique style and are a huge influence for so many documentary wedding photographers. And now they have written a book!!
Titled ‘Is This Something’, it’s way more than a photo book, delving into mindset, packed full of advice and tips to help you when photographing weddings (or anything really) including contact sheets showing you inside the minds of this iconic photography duo. They have broken down each section of a wedding day and of course you get a big section on what to photograph when ‘nothing’ is happening… pre order here now.
As well as a big chat about the book (obviously), we discuss shooting the dance floor without flash, street photography, showing what you want to shoot and attracting ideal clients. We also discuss speaking at events, composition, layering and much more…
Want a signed copy of their book? Listen to the podcast to find out how.
You can also hear what Dom & Liam plan to speak about at the next NineDots Gathering in November (or some of it anyway).
Check out all the links below and as always thanks for listening and supporting PKIR.
A massive thanks to Dom & Liam for their time and the best of luck with the new book.
Show Links: More information and to pre order the book - https://seeminglyinsignificant.com/
York Place Studios Website - https://www.yorkplacestudios.co.uk/
York Place Studios Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yorkplacestudios/
NineDots Gathering - https://nine-dots.co/gathering/
NineDots Gathering Slideshow by York Place Studios - https://vimeo.com/146921573
This is Reportage Podcast - https://thisisreportage.com/podcast-episode-129-york-place-studios-on-is-this-something/
Alex Webb - http://www.webbnorriswebb.co
Martin Parr - https://www.martinparr.com
Join PKIRTo find out more about PKIR and to join - https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/
Episode 14 - Chloe Mary
In this episode I welcome the wonderful Queen of monochrome, Chloe Mary. Chloe is a Bristol based wedding photographer shooting a mix of documentary and stylised portraits and of course lots of beautiful black and white tones. Find out more about Chloe on her Instagram or website.
Trigger warning - we talk briefly about Anxiety and Depression during this episode
In this episode, we talk about Rupaul's Drag Race, are you UK or USA edition??
Also some photography chat including:
- Finding your style and voice
- Sending full galleries to new enquiries
- Talking to your couples about what is important to them and how that helps with your photography
- Presets, editing and of course black & white
- Outsourcing to your mum *Chloes mum, not yours
- Sending previews, how many and why Chloe sends what she does
- Being personal with your brand and couples
- Pricing and packages, full day vs hourly vs packages
Show Links:
The Ninjacast episode 85 with Chloe Mary - https://www.studioninja.co/episode85/
Chloe’s Website - https://chloemary.co/
Chloe's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chloemary.co/
In this episode I welcome the wonderful Chelsea Cannar to the podcast...
We answer the age old question... is Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind actually good?
After Chelseas amazing year with awards we chat through tips for curating images for awards, the importance of transition shots and variety.
Chelsea talks about her background in graphic design and how that helps with her photography.
Chelsea talks about her recent talk at the NineDots Gathering and how it felt.
Plus much more...
Show Links -
Chelseas Website: https://www.chelseacannarphotography.com/
Chelseas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacannarphotography/
Chelseas TIR Story Awards: https://thisisreportage.com/p/chelseacannar/awards/
David Stubbs SEO Course: https://www.davidstubbsphotography.co.uk/training/seo-wedding-photographers-workshop/
Join Photographers Keeping it Real here: https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/
For episode 12, I welcome Phil Salisbury to the podcast. Manchester based documentary wedding photographer who had an amazing 2022.
We start by discussing our thoughts on improving year on year, what we do during the downtime & the winter as a wedding photographer. Phil tells us how he started in photography and weddings, using his transferable skills in sales in his business and showing personality across all platforms & communication.
Listen below or on any of the major podcast platforms. Exclusively for members, the extended version where Phil talks through his main lead sources, the one area he spends a lot of time and why and much more. Members, make sure you use your personal link to access the extended version. A massive thank you again to Phil for taking his time to chat to me, check out all his links below. Enjoy!
Show links:
Phils website: https://www.philsalisbury.com/
Phils Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philsalisbury_
NineDots: https://nine-dots.co/
Miki Studios Education: https://mikistudios.com/education-for-photographers-videographers/
Art of SEO: https://mikistudios.com/seo-for-wedding-photographers-easy-steps-to-get-to-the-top/
Join PKIR here: https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/
For episode 11, I welcome Dan Morris, Cheltenham based, multiple award winning wedding photographer.
We discuss Sausage dogs, street photography, using awards for SEO & marketing and selecting images for awards.
Links:
Dans website: https://danmorrisphotography.co.uk/
Dans street work from India: https://danmorrisphotography.co.uk/india-street-photography/
Doc Day Conference: https://docday.international/
The Wedding Street Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-wedding-street-podcast/id1526476475
On this episode I am joined by one of the best in the business, surviving over 15 years as a wedding photographer, known for his flash photography, I talk all things Documentary, education and the other side of Neil.
Check out all the links mentioned in the show below:
Neils Website: https://www.neilredfern.com/
Flash Masters: https://flashmasters.co/
Neils Patreon: https://patreon.com/neilredfern
Neils Workshops: https://www.neilredfern.com/off-camera-flash-workshop/
Neils YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/NeilRedfernPhoto
DocDay Workshop: https://docday.international/
In this episode I talk to wedding photographer and social media expert, Adam Lowndes. We discuss the import things in the life of wedding photographers, Dachshund dogs, The Mighty Ducks and of course social media.
Adam is using TikTok and Instagram to find and book weddings and he talks about he thoughts on the platforms, being yourself online and content creation tips.
Here are all the links mentioned in this episode:
Adam’s Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/socialmediaweddingphotography
Adam’s website - https://www.adamlowndes.co.uk/
Adam’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/adamlowndesphotography/
Adam’s TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@adamlowndesphotography
Adam’s Top 50 films - https://letterboxd.com/addieo/list/fifty/
Insta 360 camera - https://store.insta360.com/product/x3?insrc=INR7K96
Inshot App - https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/inshot-video-editor/id997362197
Join Photographers Keeping it Real here: https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/
PKIR Facebook group open to all wedding photographers - https://www.facebook.com/groups/photographerskeepingitreal/
Host - https://www.scottcarneyphotography.com/
We interview Andy Griffiths about how to book awesome clients using Instagram, plus we talk about his unusual experience with pet photography requests and some what odd dress sense when it comes to weddings.
We interview Laura Babb about Snap Photography Festival, community over competition, throwing up on people, and the importance of eduction.
Andy messed up the sound a little on this one and has been banished to the naughty step while he thinks about what he did.
We interview Hannah Hall about her approach to marketing herself to that ideal client. Taking in everything from before booking to after sales marketing, to spooning in 2018, to murderers hiding in wheelie bins.
Andy also accidentally coins a new term 'businessing' which we believe will be widely used from now on.
We interview Paul Jarrett aka Bomknights about his less than orthodox approach to weddings, taking photos of men at urinals and all sorts of crazy shenanigans that seem to be every bit a part of his repertoire as the brilliantly edgy photos he produces.
We interview special guest Steven Herrschaft, the youngest member of the PKIR community and two time winner of a Keeping it Real Award.
With chat about shooting a wedding at 16 years old, an ode to troublesome Sigma lenses and the possibility of a live podcast birth we dive right back in to things with our first international recording.
Madeleine Jones from Making your Business Shine joins the boys for our Xmas special with seasonal jingles, inappropriate spelling mistakes and some fantastic advice on SEO and Social Media. Plus a special Xmas sing along to end things on a seasonal high
We interview special guest Andrew Billington, discuss baking, skid marks and workflow, and Charlie the Chocolate Lab gives Andy the cold shoulder in our latest episode. Of course there's the usual embarrassing story, odd jingles and lots of laughter too.