My Wedding Season - The Podcast: Recent Episodes
Aida Glowik: Intimate Wedding & Elopement Photographer
Welcome to "My Wedding Season – The Podcast" where I provide overwhelmed wedding photographers with the inspiration, tools and resources needed to build a thriving brand and business. I am your host, Aida Glowik, a European intimate wedding and elopement photographer based in Germany.
This podcast is for wedding photographers who are feeling overwhelmed by the challenges that come along with doing life, building a brand and running a business. On solo shows, I address various topics including, but not limited to: branding & marketing, organisation & productivity systems as well as income generating business strategies.
Guest interviews are centered around exploring their creative processes and insights regarding photography and/or business! Can't wait for you to hear from so many talented and inspirational people from around the world!
A new episode drops every two weeks on Wednesdays!
Are you in? Get ready to take some notes...
Leslie is a brand & web designer for photographers based in Florida. She offers branding for the deeper, artful photographer who is ready to rebrand.
In this episode, Leslie joins me for the third year in a row to chat about what wedding photographers can do to get more bookings for the upcoming wedding season. Leslie shares her expertise in web design and branding for wedding photographers.
Show notes: Episode 69
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Connect with Leslie Vega:Instagram: @leslievegadesign Website: Leslie Vega Design
Shop: Branding Resources and Downloads for Photographers Mini Brand Package Discount Code: MINI 30 Valid through September 30, 2025 for podcast listeners!
Connect with Aida Glowik:Instagram: @aidaglowik YouTube: @AidaGlowik Podcast: My Wedding Season - The Podcast 1:1 Mentoring Sessions: Book More Weddings in 2025 Book a Website & Portfolio Review
Björn Lexius is an elopement and destination wedding photographer based in Hamburg, Germany.
His work is deeply emotional and heartfelt. His brand is thoroughly thought out and aligned with his values and artistic vision.
In this episode, Björn and I have a candid conversation about the state of the wedding right now, compared to a few years ago - particularly in terms of the change of trends and the decrease of showcasing diversity. We also discuss the importance of being very intentional about the brand that we build as photographers. But that is not all, this conversation goes for about 2 hours, so press play, and join us…
Show notes: Episode 68
Connect with Björn Lexius:Instagram: @hafenliebe_weddingphoto Website: Hafenliebe Wedding Photography Education: For The Hearts Still Beating
Connect with Aida Glowik:Instagram: @aidaglowik YouTube: @AidaGlowik Podcast: My Wedding Season - The Podcast 1:1 Mentoring Sessions: Book More Weddings in 2025 Book a Website & Portfolio Review
Joy Zamora is a luxury destination wedding photographer based in Spain. He started wedding photography in 2014 and has been able to build a strong international brand over the past few years - his work has been featured in renowned publications such as Vogue and Brides. In this episode, Joy shares about his story and personal journey in building a luxury wedding photography brand.
Show notes: Episode 67 Connect with Joy Zamora:
Instagram: @joyzamoraphoto YouTube: @joy_zamora Website: Joy Zamora
Connect with Aida Glowik:
Instagram: @aidaglowik YouTube: @AidaGlowik Podcast: My Wedding Season - The Podcast
Are you struggling to stand out in the crowded world of wedding photography? In this episode, we’re diving deep into the truth about branding and breaking down the misconceptions that might be keeping you from reaching your full potential. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to elevate your business, this episode will give you actionable insights to build a brand that truly works for you. Don’t miss it—your dream photography business is closer than you think!
Connect with Aida Glowik:
Instagram: @aidaglowik YouTube: @AidaGlowik Podcast: My Wedding Season - The Podcast 1:1 Mentoring Sessions: Book More Weddings in 2025 Book a Website & Portfolio Review
Welcome to My Weddin Season - The Podcast, I am your host Aida Glowik. This podcast is for wedding photographers who are eager to build a brand that consistently attracts their ideal clients, eliminates the need to compete on price, and establishes lasting credibility in the industry. It is a sweet mix of solo shows and guest interviews.
I can’t wait for you to hear from so many inspirational people from around the world! I am excited to have conversations with a number of talented photographers & industry professionals.
In the book "Work Clean" by Dan Charnas, the concept of mise-en-place, which means "putting in place," is applied beyond the kitchen to various professional fields. In today’s episode, I am going to share with you how we can use mise-en-place to help us run a wedding photography business by becoming more organized and effective in your business.
Show notes: Episode 65
Connect with Aida Glowik:
Instagram: @aidaglowik YouTube: @AidaGlowik Podcast: My Wedding Season - The Podcast Free Download: My Wedding Season Planner | 2024 Digital Planner 1:1 Mentoring Session: Book More Weddings in 2024 | Book a Website & Portfolio Review 1:1 Coaching Session: Book a Clarity & Action Session
In this conversation with Joséphine Elvis, we chat all things photography workshops, conferences and styled shoots. We also talk about the importance of representation and diversity in the wedding industry. You are not going to want to miss out on this one!
Show notes: Episode 64
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Podcast Sponsor: Pic-Time | Online Galleries for Professional Photographers Get 1-month free when you upgrade to a paid plan with the affiliate code AIDA
Connect with Joséphine Elvis:Instagram: @joelvis_photo Website: Joséphine Elvis Photography
Connect with Aida Glowik:Instagram: @aidaglowik Website: Aida & Tim Photography / Aida & Tim Hochzeitsfotografie Workshop: Wedding Photography Retreat in Corsica, France 1:1 Mentoring Session: Book More Weddings | Book a Website & Portfolio Review 1:1 Coaching Session: Book a Clarity & Action Session Free Download: My Wedding Season Digital Planner
Are you running a wedding photography business that is sustainable? Have you taken the time to consider different aspects of sustainability that takes not only the environment, but also the people and their cultures into consideration. This conversation with Cat Ekkelboom-White is a great starting point in your journey to becoming more intentional in terms of sustainability moving forward.
Show notes: Episode 63
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Podcast Sponsor:Pic-Time | Online Galleries for Professional Photographers Get 1-month free when you upgrade to a paid plan with the affiliate code AIDA
Connect with Cat Ekkelboom-White:Instagram: @photographerspeopleplanet Website: Photographers for People and Planet Podcast: Photographers for People and Planet
Connect with Aida Glowik:Instagram: @aidaglowik Website: Aida & Tim Photography / Aida & Tim Hochzeitsfotografie Workshop: Wedding Photography Retreat in Corsica, France 1:1 Mentoring Session: Book More Weddings | Book a Website & Portfolio Review 1:1 Coaching Session: Book a Clarity & Action Session Free Download: My Wedding Season Digital Planner
It’s a common frustration within the wedding photography industry to hear complaints from photographers about potential clients disappearing after showing initial interest in their services. The phenomenon of “ghosting” can leave photographers feeling disheartened and uncertain about how to proceed. However, rather than dwelling on the disappointment, I firmly believe in taking a proactive approach to address this challenge head-on.
By implementing strategies to engage potential clients more effectively, provide added value, and streamline the booking process, we can not only reduce the likelihood of being ghosted but also enhance the overall client experience. In this episode, I provide you with actionable steps to overcome this obstacle and build stronger connections with potential clients.
Show notes: Episode 62
Referral Codes/Affiliate Links:I get commissions for purchases made through links/codes in this post.
Podcast Sponsor: Pic-Time | Online Galleries for Professional Photographers
Get 1-month free when you upgrade to a paid plan with the affiliate code AIDA
Connect with Aida Glowik:Instagram: @aidaglowik YouTube: @AidaGlowik Podcast: My Wedding Season – The Podcast Free Download: My Wedding Season Planner | 2024 Digital Planner 1:1 Mentoring Session: Book More Weddings in 2024 | Book a Website & Portfolio Review 1:1 Coaching Session: Book a Clarity & Action Session
How well is your wedding photography website converting? Could it be that there is a missing piece? Perhaps the answer is to add an Experience Page! Not sure what that is, neither was I – but not to worry, in this episode, Kelsey Christine is here to walk us through the process of creating a strategic Experience Page to lead our dream clients to inquire with us.
Show notes: Episode 61
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Podcast Sponsor: Pic-Time | Online Galleries for Professional Photographers
Connect with Kesley Christine:Instagram: @launchyourdaydream Website: Launch Your Daydream Freebie: The Ultimate Experience Page Toolkit
Connect with Aida Glowik:Instagram: @aidaglowik Website: Aida & Tim Photography / Aida & Tim Hochzeitsfotografie Workshop: Wedding Photography Retreat in Corsica, France 1:1 Mentoring Session: Book More Weddings | Book a Website & Portfolio Review 1:1 Coaching Session: Book a Clarity & Action Session Free Download: My Wedding Season Digital Planner
There is the old way of blogging, where you just share images of the wedding day and tell the story of the couple. And now there is a new way of blogging which is content creation. The content that you create should be geared towards attracting new clients to your wedding photography business. In this episode, Carolina shares exactly how we can do that! Consider this a little Masterclass!
Show notes: Episode 60
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Podcast Sponsor: Pic-Time | Online Galleries for Professional Photographers Get 1-month free when you upgrade to a paid plan with the affiliate code AIDA
Connect with Carolina Guzik:Instagram: @carolina_guzik | @thetogrepublic Website: Carolina Guzik Photography Podcast: The Tog Republic Patreon: The Tog Republic
Connect with Aida:Instagram: @aidaglowik Website: Aida & Tim Photography / Aida & Tim Hochzeitsfotografie Workshop: Wedding Photography Retreat in Corsica, France 1:1 Mentoring Session: Book More Weddings | Book a Website & Portfolio Review 1:1 Coaching Session: Book a Clarity & Action Session Free Download: My Wedding Season Digital Planner
Are you experiencing social media fatigue and hesitant to keep showing up online to promote your business? In this episode, Maddy Shine helps up overcome our objections and gives us advice on how to generate more inquiries for our wedding photography business by inserting our personality into our online marketing.
Show notes: Episode 59
Referral Codes/Affiliate Links:I get commissions for purchases made through links/codes in this post.
Podcast Sponsor:Pic-Time | Online Galleries for Professional Photographers Get 1-month free when you upgrade to a paid plan with the affiliate code AIDA
Connect with Maddy:Instagram: @maddy.shine Website: Maddy Shine Podcast: Visibility Talks Membership: The Visible Vibes Community
Connect with Aida:Instagram: @aidaglowik YouTube: @AidaGlowik Podcast: My Wedding Season – The Podcast Free Download: My Wedding Season Planner | 2024 Digital Planner 1:1 Mentoring Session: Book More Weddings in 2024 | Book a Website & Portfolio Review 1:1 Coaching Session: Book a Clarity & Action Session
In this conversation with Amir, the co-Founder of Pic-Time, we talk about all the new AI-powered features on Pic-Time that are helping photographers improve the experience for their clients, market their business via blogging and make more money through print sales. Tune in to learn more about the benefits of using the AI-Assistant for Blogging and using the Photo Search tools.
Show notes: Episode 58
Referral Codes/Affiliate Links:I get commissions for purchases made through links/codes in this post.
Podcast Sponsor: Pic-Time | Online Galleries for Professional Photographers Get 1-month free when you upgrade to a paid plan with the affiliate code AIDA
Connect with Aida:Instagram: @aidaglowik YouTube: @AidaGlowik Podcast: My Wedding Season - The Podcast Free Download: My Wedding Season Planner | 2024 Digital Planner 1:1 Mentoring Session: Book More Weddings in 2024 | Book a Website & Portfolio Review 1:1 Coaching Session: Book a Clarity & Action Session
This is a replay from the online workshop "Book More Weddings in 2024"! Listen to the podcast episode or watch it on my YouTube channel (minus the Q&A portion of the session). YouTube: Book More Weddings in 2024
Show notes: Episode 57 And for those of you who would like to have a more tailored guidance in your business, I am offering a 1:1 mentoring session to help you book more weddings. I will help you figure out the kind of content you should be creating to have your ideal clients inquire and book with you! I am offering 50% off if you book in February 2024 - and the session can take place in March 2024! There are 5 spots available, so if you are interested, just email me: aida@wedding-photography-podcast.com. For more details, go to my website: https://wedding-photography-podcast.com/book-more-weddings
Mini Brand: Leslie Vega (@leslievegadesign) also has a special offer for you! You can get 30% off her Mini Brand until February 29th
at 11:59pm. https://leslievegadesign.com/mini-branding-package And use CODE: MINI30 when you are on the checkout screen to submit a deposit.
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Connect with Aida:
Instagram: @aidaglowik YouTube: @AidaGlowik Podcast: My Wedding Season - The Podcast Free Download: My Wedding Season Planner | 2024 Digital Planner 1:1 Mentoring Session: Book More Weddings in 2024 | Book a Website & Portfolio Review 1:1 Coaching Session: Book a Clarity & Action Session
As small business owners our responsibilities and to-dos at times feel endless. And to top it off, even if we have set goals and plans already put in place, at times external factors can lead us to reassess our priorities and change direction.
In this episode, I will discuss how you can go about determining your priorities as a wedding photographer and I will provide a guideline to help you figure out which tasks you can postpone to a later date.
Show notes: Episode 56
Free Online Workshop: Book More Weddings in 2024 | Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at noon EST
Connect with Aida:Instagram: @aidaglowik YouTube: @AidaGlowik Podcast: My Wedding Season – The Podcast Free Download: My Wedding Season Planner | 2024 Digital Planner
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- Aftershoot: You can get 15% off a paid plan when you use my affiliate code AIDAGLOWIK and link: https://aftershoot.com/friends/?ref=aidaglowik
- Unscripted: You can get $20 off a paid plan when you use my affiliate code AIDA20
- Pic-Time: You can earn 1 month free when you upgrade to a paid plan when you use my affiliate code AIDA
Having a wedding photography business requires managing all aspects of running a small business, which often keeps photographers working overtime to keep up with all their to-dos. Therefore, any and all sorts of time-saving tools and techniques need to be considered to lighten the load so that you can enjoy your life and your business.
In this episode, I will introduce you to a whole new way of looking at time-management and I will provide suggestions as to how you can make tweaks and changes to how you run your business.
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Book: “Procrastinate on Purpose – 5 Permissions to Multiply Your Time” by Rory Vaden (Amazon Affiliate Link) Aftershoot: You can get 15% off a paid plan when you use my affiliate code AIDAGLOWIK and link: https://aftershoot.com/friends/?ref=aidaglowik Unscripted: You can get $20 off a paid plan when you use my affiliate code AIDA20Pic-Time: You can earn 1 month free when you upgrade to a paid plan when you use my affiliate code AIDA
Connect with Aida:Instagram: @aidaglowik YouTube: @AidaGlowik Podcast: My Wedding Season – The Podcast Wedding Photography Retreat: Austrian Alps | March 04 – 06, 2024 Free Download: My Wedding Season Planner | 2024 Digital Planner 1:1 Mentoring Session: Book More Weddings in 2024 | Book a Website & Portfolio Review 1:1 Coaching Session: Book a Clarity & Action Session
My Wedding Season Planner is a digital planner that is custom-designed to help overwhelmed wedding photographers who are feeling stressed out because they are struggling to: stay organised, keep track of their client work and reach their goals.
You can download My Wedding Season Planner 2024 (digital version / pdf) for FREE!
Are you FINALLY ready to take charge of your life and business?
This planner will help you: - become better organized, save time and reduce stress - stay on top of your work and enhance client experience - reach your goals and build a thriving wedding photography brand and business
Find out more about the planner and download it here: https://wedding-photography-podcast.com/planner
Share the love and tell your photographer friends about it!Send them this link to sign-up for the mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hSBmWj
Images from our Tuscany Retreat 2023: https://aidaandtim.com/portfolio/elopement-tuscany-italy
Ad | I am partnering with Pic-Time to give one lucky winner a 1-year Advanced Plan subscription for Pic-Time (open to current & new users!)!
How to enter (Got to Instagram):
- Follow @pictime_us & @aidaglowik 2. Share this post to your Stories 3. Tag a friend in the comments (each tag counts as an extra entry)
Anyone who enters this giveaway qualifies for a 100 Euro discount on a new ticket for the retreat that I am hosting in Tuscany, Italy (as long as spots are available - first come, first serve).
The winner will be picked on Monday, October 23rd!
Tuscany Retreat for Wedding Photographers:
- Dates: Monday, October 30th - Thursday, November 2nd 2023
- Investment: €899 + 19%VAT (€799 + 19% VAT for giveaway participants)
- Included: workshop & group discussions, portfolio-building sessions with a model couple (@twinflamesNL), and personal branding portraits for each participant.
- Bonus: 1-hour 1:1 mentoring session via Zoom within 6 months after the retreat (valued at 300 Euros)
More info: www.aidaandtim.com/tuscany-retreat Sign-up by emailing me: mail@aidaandtim.com
Disclaimer: If you have already purchased a ticket for the Tuscany Retreat, unfortunately you cannot claim a 100 Euro discount or ask for a cash payout.
This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram.
Best of luck! Aida
Lexi Heimdal started as a marketing intern at Junebug back in 2014 and is currently Junebug’s marketing & communications director and is also working on Junebug Albums.
If you have dreamed of getting featured on Junebug and also hope to one day win a contest, you do not want to miss this episode. Lexi gives us some true gems that will help you increase your chance of getting published and winning an award.
Show notes: Episode 52
Connect with Junebug Weddings:
Website: Junebug Weddings | Photobug Community
Instagram: @junebugweddings | @photobugcommunity
Facebook Group: Junebug Weddings | Photobug Community
Newsletter: Junebug Weddings | Photobug Community
Photobug Presets: https://www.gpresets.com/product/photobug-presets/
Apply to join Junebug's vendor directors: https://junebugweddings.com/apply-for-membership
Submit to be featured: https://junebugweddings.com/submission-guidelines
Choice Awards nominations open: July 5 - July 12
Best of the Best Wedding Photo Contest submissions open: October 25 - November 15
Connect with Aida:
Instagram: @aidaglowik
Website: Aida & Tim Photography / Aida & Tim Hochzeitsfotografie
Workshop: Wedding Photography Retreat in Corsica, France
1:1 Mentoring Session: Book More Weddings in 2023 | Book a Website & Portfolio Review
1:1 Coaching Session: Book a Clarity & Action Session
Free Download: My Wedding Season 2023 Digital Planner
Cheryl Kitchener is a photographer, mom of three and the founder of the Unscripted App for photographers. In her words “I hope that the app encourages you to get out there and create real, honest memories for your client – not just pretty pictures for Instagram.”
In today’s episode, Cheryl and I chat about how utilizing posing and prompts during shoots can help elevate the experience for your clients. Especially if you are newer to wedding photography, or you are experienced and are feeling in a bit of a rut, this episode is definitely for you!
Show notes: Episode 51
Connect with Unscripted App:
Website: Unscripted App / Web Platform / Download App
Instagram: @unscriptedposingapp
Facebook Group: Unscripted App for Photographers
Free Posing Course: The Unscripted Nine Day Video Series
Connect with Aida:
Instagram: @aidaglowik
Website: Aida & Tim Photography / Aida & Tim Hochzeitsfotografie
Workshop: Wedding Photography Retreat in Corsica, France
1:1 Mentoring Session: Book More Weddings in 2023 | Book a Website & Portfolio Review
1:1 Coaching Session: Book a Clarity & Action Session
Free Download: My Wedding Season 2023 Digital Planner
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Save $20 when you sign-up for an Unscripted paid plan using my discount code AIDA20
Igor Demba is a destination wedding photographer based in the UK. He has been shooting weddings for about 14 years and has had his gorgeous work featured in multiple publications such as Vogue, Harper's Bazaar and Huffington Post.
In today's episode, we chat about how he is able to achieve such a beautiful consistent look on all his images. He also recently launched his Foundation Presets with a 40-minute education portion included! It is currently going for 99 Pounds and he has been so kind to provide an extra 10% discount for listeners of this podcast!
Show notes: Episode 50
Podcast Episode Sponsor:Pic-Time | Online Galleries for Professional Photographers
Detailed information on Blogs: Introducing: Pic-Time Blogs!
Get 1-month free when you upgrade to a paid plan with the affiliate code AIDA
Connect with Igor:Website: Igor Demba Photography
Instagram: igordemba
Education: Foundation Class & Presets
Use the discount link for 10% off (coupon code AIDA10 - I don't get a kickback, it is all for your benefit!)
Connect with Aida:Instagram: @aidaglowik
Website: Aida & Tim Photography / Aida & Tim Hochzeitsfotografie
1:1 Mentoring Session: Book More Weddings in 2023 | Book a Website & Portfolio Review
1:1 Coaching Session: Book a Clarity & Action Session
Free Download: My Wedding Season 2023 Digital Planner
AI editing - what is it and how does it work? Today, on the podcast, co-founders of Aftershoot, Justin & Harshit, join me to talk all about how their AI software works and all the amazing features that it has. I had the opportunity to try out AI editing with Aftershoot during the Beta phase and was amazed by its capabilities. I believe that it is going to be a game changer for many photographers during the wedding season!
So if you have been hesitant about trying out AI editing or just want to find out what it is all about, this episode is definitely for you.
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If you are eager to give Aftershoot a try, I got you!You can first give it a try for FREE for 30 days: AfterShoot
Get an Aftershoot Culling & EDITS lifetime subscription for only $499/year - offer valid until May 31, 2023!! You can use this link: https://edits.aftershoot.com/founders-deal/?ref=aida10
Aftershoot:Website: AftershootInstagram: @aftershootco Facebook: The Aftershoot Community
Connect with Aida:Instagram: @aidaglowik Podcast: My Wedding Season - The Podcast 1:1 Mentoring Session: Book More Weddings in 2023 | Book a Website & Portfolio Review 1:1 Coaching Session: Book a Clarity & Action Session Free Download: My Wedding Season 2023 Digital Planner
Leslie is a brand & web designer for photographers based in Florida. She offers branding for the deeper, artful photographer who is ready to rebrand.
In this episode, Leslie talks about the process of doing a rebrand for a wedding photography business. Tune in to listen to all her insights!
Leslie has also come out with a ton of Branding Resources and Downloads for Photographers. For example, you can purchase the “Photographer’s Guide to Designing Your Own Website” and a “Photographer’s Guide to DIY-ing Your Branding”. The best part is, Leslie giving listeners of the podcast a 50% discount for the next 5 days, valid from April 12th - April 16th. Just use the code REBRAND50 at check-out! I don’t get a kickback - I just want you to get your hands on this amazing deal!
Show notes: Episode 48
Referral Programm / Affiliate Disclosure I will earn a commission from purchases made using my Pic-Time code. (I will not get a kick-back when you use Leslie Vega's code.)
Podcast Episode Sponsor:Pic-Time | Online Galleries for Professional Photographers Detailed information on Blogs: Introducing: Pic-Time Blogs! Get 1-month free when you upgrade to a paid plan with the affiliate code AIDA
Connect with Leslie:Website: Leslie Vega Design Instagram: @leslievegadesign Shop: Branding Resources and Downloads for Photographers Use the code REBRAND50 for 50% off between April 12-19, 2023
Connect with Aida:Instagram: @aidaglowik Podcast: My Wedding Season – The Podcast 1:1 Mentoring Session: Book More Weddings in 2023 | Book a Website & Portfolio Review 1:1 Coaching Session: Book a Clarity & Action Session Free Download: My Wedding Season 2023 Digital Planner
Cat Ekkelboom-White is a British photographer, ski instructor, hiking guide and certified coach, living in the Austrian Alps. After starting her photography business Wild Connections Photography in 2015, she quickly realised that traditional weddings weren’t her thing. She created a super niche elopement photography brand that specialises in creating, guiding and capturing multi-day elopement experiences for her clients around her favourite corner of the Alps.
In this episode, Cat talks to us about how she was able to continuously niche down in her business and how other photographers can do the same. We talk about the benefits of niching, including the beauty of working with clients that align closely with your values and being about to charge premium prices.
Show notes: Episode 47
Referral Programm / Affiliate Disclosure
Podcast Episode Sponsor:Pic-Time | Online Galleries for Professional Photographers Detailed information on Blogs: Introducing: Pic-Time Blogs! Get 1-month free when you upgrade to a paid plan with the affiliate code AIDA
Connect with Cat:Website: Wild Connections Photography Instagram: @wildconnectionsphoto
Adventure Wedding Academy:Website: Adventure Wedding Academy Instagram: @adventureweddingacademy
Connect with Aida:Instagram: @aidaglowik Website: Aida & Tim Photography / Aida & Tim Hochzeitsfotografie 1:1 Mentoring Session: Book More Weddings in 2023 | Book a Website & Portfolio Review 1:1 Coaching Session: Book a Clarity & Action Session Free Download: My Wedding Season 2023 Digital Planner
Lisa Devlin is a wedding and editorial photographer based in Brighton, England. She was a music industry photographer for 10 years before becoming a wedding photographer over 20 years ago! Lisa has years of experience working with clients and I am so grateful to her for taking the time to share with us about how she goes about providing beautiful albums to her clients. She explains how Pic-Time has made it so easy for her and her clients to make the process so smooth. If you are considering finally start offering print products to your clients or want to improve upon how to do it more effectively, this episode is definitely for you!
Show notes: Episode 46
Referral Programm / Affiliate Disclosure I will earn a commission from purchases made using my code.
Podcast Episode Sponsor:Pic-Time | Online Galleries for Professional Photographers Detailed information on Blogs: Introducing: Pic-Time Blogs! Get 1-month free when you upgrade to a paid plan with the affiliate code AIDA
Connect with Lisa:Website: Devlin Photos Instagram: @devlinphotos
Photography Farm:Website: Photography Farm Instagram: @photographyfarm
Thrive Photography Conference 2023:Website: Thrive Brighton: March 20-21 Glasgow: March 23-24
Connect with Aida:Instagram: @aidaglowik Podcast: My Wedding Season - The Podcast 1:1 Mentoring Session: Book More Weddings in 2023 | Book a Website & Portfolio Review 1:1 Coaching Session: Book a Clarity & Action Session Free Download: My Wedding Season 2023 Digital Planner
Blogging is one of the most important online marketing tools that wedding photographers can utilize to reach and book their right-fit clients. Nevertheless, the process of blogging has a tendency to have multiple steps and is time-consuming. In this episode, I cover the various ways that blogging can benefit wedding photographers.
I also introduce the new blogging tool from Pic-Time which makes it super easy to create blog posts within your gallery and publish them on your website!
Show notes: Episode 45
View a blog post I made using Pic-Time: Destination Wedding in Switzerland
Referral Programm / Affiliate Disclosure I will earn a commission from purchases made using my code.
Podcast Episode Sponsor:Pic-Time | Online Galleries for Professional Photographers Detailed information on Blogs: Introducing: Pic-Time Blogs! Get 1-month free when you upgrade to a paid plan with the affiliate code AIDA
Connect with Aida:Instagram: @aidaglowik Website: Aida & Tim Photography / Aida & Tim Hochzeitsfotografie 1:1 Mentoring Session: Book More Weddings in 2023 $100 discount on the sessions in March 2023
If you are looking to attend an in-person photography workshop this year, but are not sure which one to pick, I am here to help make that decision easier for you! There are some key questions that you should ask yourself first, and I will be going through them in this podcast episode!
Show notes: Episode 44
Connect with Aida:
Instagram: @aidaglowik Website: Aida & Tim Photography / Aida & Tim Hochzeitsfotografie 1:1 Mentoring Session: Book More Weddings in 2023 50% discount on the sessions in February 2023
Connect with SNAP 23:
Instagram: @snapphotofest Website: SNAP Photography Festival When: April 24th - 27th 2023 Where: Peak District, England Aida's Talk: Set Yourself Up For Success | List of Speakers
On this bonus episode of My Wedding Season - The Podcast, I am sharing the presentation portion of the free workshop that I hosted alongside brand & web designer, Leslie Vega.
If you are feeling a bit hopeless and just spending a lot of money on ads without seeing real results? It is time to change that! I, Aida Glowik, share how you can organically attract potential clients to your website (particularly using SEO), and Leslie shares how you can convert potential clients into booked, paying clients once they have landed on your website.
Show notes: Episode 43
Leslie Vega Instagram: @leslievegadesign Website: Leslie Vega Design Special offer: Branding Resources & Downloads for Photographers Use the discount code: BOOKEDOUT25 at check-out (valid until Feb 9,2023)
Aida Glowik Instagram: @aidaglowik Website: My Wedding Season - The Podcast 1:1 Mentoing Session: Book More Weddings in 2023 50% discount on the sessions in February 2023
Lukas Piatek is a well-renowned destination wedding photographer, based in Germany, who has shot weddings all over the world including, but not limited to, New Zealand, the United States, Mexico, India, Barbados and of course in many countries around Europe - and the list only keeps growing! He is also the founder of LooksLikeFilm and Meridian Presets. His latest project is AEON University - Community Based Education for Creatives. In this interview, we chat about Lukas's journey as a wedding photographer and the heart behind creating communities and education for photographers.
Show notes: Episode 42
Podcast Episode Sponsor: Pic-Time | Online Galleries for Professional Photographers Get 1-month free when you upgrade to a paid plan with the affiliate code AIDA Referral Programm / Affiliate Disclosure
Connect with Lukas:Website: Lukas Piatek Photography Instagram: @lukaspiatekphotography
AEON University:Website: AEON University Instagram: @aeonuniversity
Connect with Aida:Website: Aida & Tim Photography | Aida & Tim Hochzeitsfotografie Instagram: @aidaglowik Podcast: My Wedding Season - The Podcast! FREE Workshop for Wedding Photographers: How to Book More Weddings in 2023 | Date: February 2nd at 11am EST
Not booking as many weddings as you usually do at this time of year? Feeling a bit hopeless and spending a lot of money on ads? Maybe there is a better way... In this episode, I share with you my top three ways to get potential clients to inquire with you without running ads.
Need more help? Sign-up for the free brainstorming session that I will be hosting live on Zoom. There are limited seats available - first come, first served! Get on my mailing list to be one of the first who are informed about the details! I will be there to help answer any questions you may have about filling your calendar for the 2023 wedding season!
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Also, if you haven't already, make sure you download your free copy of My Wedding Season Planner. It is a digital planner which is custom-designed to help overwhelmed wedding photographers who are feeling stressed out because they are struggling to: stay organised, keep track of their client work and reach their goals.
My Wedding Season Planner: https://wedding-photography-podcast.com/planner
Show notes: Episode 41 Instagram: @aidaglowik
Hannah is a wedding photographer, videographer and educator based in New England. In this episode, we talk about the importance of redefining the ideal wedding photography client in order to help avoid burnout. We also discuss how the ideal of a magical ideal client can create a culture of exclusion in the industry and cause wedding photographers to give their clients poor experiences. Trust me, this is a good one!
Show notes: Episode 40
Hannah's Instagram: @ramblefreehannah Aida's Instagram: @aidaglowik
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My Wedding Season Planner is a digital planner that is custom-designed to help overwhelmed wedding photographers who are feeling stressed out because they are struggling to: stay organised, keep track of their client work and reach their goals.
Tune into today’s episode to learn all about digital planners and what to expect from the 2023 version of My Wedding Season Planner
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Show notes: Episode 39
Instagram: @aidaglowik
My guest today is Ben Journee all the way from New Zealand. Ben is an incredibly talented wedding filmmaker and podcaster. His podcast “Make Better Wedding Films” is one of my favorites in our industry where he gets a number of guests to talk about new ideas for radical films about people in love.
Ben starts off talking about the basics of creating simple highlight films and went on to describe how he makes story-based cinematic films. I certainly learned a lot and I am sure that you will too.
Show notes: Episode 38
Ben's Instagram:
Make Better Wedding Films: @makebetterweddingfilms
Aida's Instagram:
My Wedding Season - The Podcast: @aidaglowik
Aida & Tim are wedding photographers based in Constance, Germany. They are a married couple who share a passion for travel, the outdoors and adventure - they have also recently added two little companions, Joshua and Mayra. They spend their summers photographing weddings mostly in Germany and Switzerland, but also in different parts of Europe.
In this episode, Aida shares her thoughts on shooting weddings with the Sony A7IV and Tim talks a little bit about the brand new Sony A7RV.
Show notes: Episode 37
Aida & Tim's Instagram: @aidaandtim
Aida's Instagram: @aidaglowik
Do you ever come back from a wedding and think to yourself - how long am I going to need to cull through all those images? Do you feel overwhelmed at the thought of going through thousands of images and deciding which ones to keep and edit and which ones to disregard?
Well, your life is about to get so much easier! If you have not yet heard of AI photo culling, prepare to be amazed! AfterShoot is the fastest and easiest way to automatically select, rate and find your best photos.
I am joined by Justin Benson, the co-founder of AfterShoot. He is also a wedding photographer and is absolutely passionate about simplifying the culling process for photographers.
In this episode, he walks through how AfterShoot works and where it is heading.
Show notes: Episode 36
AfterShoot's Instagram: @aftershootco
Aida's Instagram: @aidaglowik
Based in Italy, Sarah Edmunds is a photographer who specializes in weddings and portraits. This episode is brought to you in cooperation with Imagen. Imagen is an AI-powered batch photo editing desktop app for Adobe Lightroom Classic workflows. Sarah shares about her editing workflow using Imagen and talks about her Talent Profile.
Show Notes: Episode 35
Referral Programm / Affiliate Disclosure
Imagen Affiliate link: Get 1,500 free edits when you use this link: https://www.imagen-ai.com/start?ref=myweddingseason
Sarah's Website: www.sarahedmunds.co
Instagram: @sarahedmundsphotographer
Sarah' Editing Website: www.love-edits.com
Imagen's Website: www.imagen-ai.com
Imagen's Instagram: @imagen.ai
Aida's Instagram: @aidaglowik
Are you struggling to fill your calendar with bookings? Have you seen a decline in the inquiries coming in and your booking rate? Are you concerned that the increasing inflation levels are negatively affecting your wedding photography business?
If so, tune into today's episode where Aida was invited to speak on this very topic live on Leslie Vega's Facebook Group "Photographer's on Brand".
Show Notes: Episode 34
Instagram: @aidaglowik
Are you struggling to fill your calendar with bookings? Have you seen a decline in the inquiries coming in and your booking rate? Are you concerned that the increasing inflation levels are negatively affecting your wedding photography business?
If so, tune into today's episode where Aida was invited to speak on this very topic live on Leslie Vega's Facebook Group "Photographer's on Brand".
Show Notes: Episode 34
Instagram: @aidaglowik
Many wedding photographers feel overwhelmed and some even experience burn out during the wedding season. Can you relate? Do you struggle with delivering photo galleries on time to your clients during the wedding season? Well, it might just be time to improve your post-wedding workflow and I am going to show you how!
Show notes: Episode 33
Instagram: @aidaglowik
Carissa is a Los Angeles wedding photographer with over a decade of experience and now a coach for wedding photographers. She helps her students master the dreaded sales call so they can confidently sell $4000+ packages and close the client within 24 hrs.
In this episode, she shares advice on how photographers can book more of their dream clients.
Show notes: Episode 32
Carissa's Wedding Instagram: @carissawoophotography
Carissa's Coaching Instagram: @carissawoo
Aida's Instagram: @aidaglowik
Kiyah is a wedding photographer based in Atlanta and Washington DC. She is as a hybrid photographer who shoots both digital and film.
In this episode, she shares her journey as a wedding photographer and gives some practical tips on how to best shoot film on a wedding day.
Show notes: Episode 31
Kiyah's Instagram: @kiyahc
Aida's Instagram: @aidaglowik
Leslie offers branding for the deeper, artful photographer who is ready to rebrand.
In this episode, she provides photographers with tips to improve their brand and web presence in order to attract their ideal clients.
Show notes: Episode 30
Leslie's Instagram: @leslievegadesign
Aida's Instagram: @aidaglowik
Nadia is a portrait photographer currently based in the UK. She spent many years working as a destination wedding photographer before she decided to change her path because what she was doing did not feel aligned with her values any longer. In this episode, Nadia shares openly and honestly about her journey, experiences and the importance of living an intentional life.
Show notes: Episode 29
Nadia's Instagram: @nadiameli
Aida's Instagram: @aidaglowik
How I Shot This (HIST) is a platform for wedding photography education. It is one of the best places online to learn how talented photographers from around the world create their images. In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Shayne, the co-founder of HIST along with his lovely wife, Melli. We chat about the heart behind starting the platform and get a sneak peek into where it is heading. Show notes: Episode 28
How I Shot This | Instagram: @howishotthis_weddings
Aida's Instagram: @aidaglowik
As a wedding photographer have you ever worked with a model couple on a styled shoot? Or you are thinking about doing it in the future?
In either case, this episode is for you if you are looking to learn how to best work with model couples and get some key insights from a model couple based in the UK, Matthew & Jane Davis.
Show Notes: Episode 27
Matthew & Jane's Instagram: @matthewjanedavis
Aida's Instagram: @aidaglowik
In part 2 of this series, I share several action steps to help you minimize overwhelm as a wedding photographer. If you haven't already, be sure to tune into part 1 of this series first where I explore what might be leading you to be feeling overwhelmed. I also go over the negative effects of overwhelm. I also touch upon the benefits of minimizing overwhelm for you and your wedding photography business.
Show notes: Episode 26
Instagram: @aidaglowik
In part 1 of this series, I explore what might be leading you to be feeling overwhelmed. I also go over how overwhelm could be negatively affecting you and your business. I also touch upon the desired outcomes of finding ways to mitigate overwhelm. In part 2, I will go into several action steps to help you overcome overwhelm.
Show notes: Episode 25
Instagram: @aidaglowik
My Wedding Season Planner is a digital planner that is custom-designed to help overwhelmed wedding photographers who are feeling stressed out because they are struggling to: stay organised, keep track of their client work and reach their goals.
Tune into today's episode to learn all about digital planners and what to expect from the 2022 version of My Wedding Season Planner.
Sign-up for the waitlist to get your FREE version of the planner as soon as it is available: Join the Waitlist
Show notes: Episode 24
Instagram: @aidaglowik
Are you overwhelmed with the many avenues and opportunities available to market your wedding photography business online? In this episode, Stacey Owen, the founder and CEO of Pepper, a marketing agency for photographers, breaks it down to help us figure out how to go about it. Pepper is also coming out with an Online Marketing Course for Photographers in March which will cover how you can create a marketing strategy for your business.
Show notes: Episode 23
Pepper's Instagram: @meetpepper
Aida's Instagram: @aidaglowik
Are you struggling to get all your to-dos done in a timely, effective and efficient manner? If this is you, you need to remember that it is not because you are lazy, it is most likely because you don’t have the proper systems and techniques in place to help you become more productive. In this episode, I am going to share with you three game changer productivity hacks that have helped me in my life and business, and I hope that they do the same for you!
Show notes: Episode 22
Instagram: @aidaglowik
Pic-Time is an advanced online gallery platform for photographers, offering beautiful galleries, a built-in print store, marketing automation, and a slideshow creator.
In this episode, I chat with the owners, Nirit & Amir, all about how wedding photographers can enhance the experience for their clients at the point of delivering the gallery and beyond.
Make sure that you stay tuned till the very end because they share plenty of tips throughout the episode.
Show notes: Episode 21
Instagram Pic-Time: @pictime_us
Instagram Aida: @aidaglowik
Good copy on your website helps you book clients that you love. But the truth is - copywriting doesn't come as easily to some photographers. Rachel owns Green Chair Stories, a company which offers copywriting services.
In this episode, she shares so many gems to help you uplevel your copy!
Website: www.wedding-photography-podcast.com
Show notes: Episode 20
Rachel's Instagram: @greenchairstories
Aida's Instagram: @aidaglowik
It is January 2022 which means that at least the European and North American wedding photography market is smack in the middle of the quiet season. As a wedding photographer, although it is a wonderful time to unwind and take it a bit easy, it is also a great opportunity to make strides in your business.
Are you eager to bring your wedding photography business to the next level in 2022? In this episode, I go through three areas of your business to focus on.
Website: www.wedding-photography-podcast.com
Show notes: Episode 19
Instagram: @aidaglowik
As a wedding photographer you might be struggling with taking your business to the next level and reaching your goals because you do not have the right systems in place. The good new is, there is a framework that you can follow to adopt the good habits you require that will set you up for success!
Website: www.wedding-photography-podcast.com
Show notes: Episode 18
Instagram: @aidaglowik
Based in Poland, Magic is an international wedding photographer. He is incredibly active in the wedding photography industry as he teaches at workshops and conferences, shares his knowledge on his YouTube channel and offers gorgeous presets! For about the past four years, Magic has been one of Sony’s Europe Imaging Ambassadors. He is truly knoweldgable about Sony gear and the right person to talk to about the latest Sony A7IV.
Tune in to hear our thoughts on mirrorless vs DSLRs, Sony A7IV vs Sony A7III and much more...
Website: www.wedding-photography-podcast.com
Show notes: Episode 17
Magic's Instagram: @magicweddingphotographer
Aida's Instagram: @aidaglowik
As a photographer, you wear a number of hats in your business. It is understandable that you get so caught up in your business that you push aside your own personal goals. Nevertheless, it does not have to be this way. If you set your personal goal as a priority, make the time and have a plan, you can make it happen!
Website: www.wedding-photography-podcast.com
Show notes: Episode 16
Instagram: @aidaglowik
The wedding season is over, but you are still sitting at your desk editing images from the past few weddings. You have no idea how all this work piled up and how you are lagging so behind…
If you are often feeling overwhelmed with the editing portion of being a photographer (even without the extra rescheduling as a result of the pandemic), I have got some tips for you as to what you can do differently for the upcoming wedding season.
Website: www.wedding-photography-podcast.com
Show notes: Episode 15
Instagram: @aidaglowik
There are some wedding photographers out there conducting their entire business on Facebook and/or Instagram. What happens if they no longer exist? It is too risky to rely heavily on a couple of platforms. This outage should act as a wake up call for all of us!
As a wedding photographer, it is important for you to diversify how you reach potential clients, grow your brand and market your business online.
In this episode, I talk about the three areas you should be focusing on.
Website: www.wedding-photography-podcast.com
Show notes: Episode 14
Instagram: @aidaglowik
If this wedding season has you working more than usual due to all the rescheduling coming on top of all your normal bookings, you are not alone! It is normal to feel somewhat overwhelmed and stressed out - the good news is, you can do something about it. In this episode, I provide you with a few suggestions to help you out!
Website: www.wedding-photography-podcast.com
Show notes: Episode 13
Instagram: @aidaglowik
In today's episode, Björn Lexius from Hafenliebe Photography joins me to chat about all things curating your portfolio and honing in on your messaging to attract your ideal clients.
Björn is based in the beautiful German harbour city, Hamburg, which I absolutely love. He was named one of Rangefinder's Rising Stars in 2017 and has documented weddings in different parts of the world. His work is all about connection, emotion, authenticity and equality. If you have the opportunity, I invite you to look through his website before tuning into this episode. It will give you a clearer picture of what his work looks like and how he has nailed his branding.
Website: www.wedding-photography-podcast.com
Show notes: Episode 12
Björn's Instagram: @hafenliebe_weddingphoto
Aida's Instagram: @aidaglowik
In today's episode, I am joined by Sirjana and Ben from Tinted Photography. Although their homebase is in New Zealand, for the past three and a half years, they have been on the road around the world, photographing adventure sessions, well except for during the pandemic.
During our time together, we start by chatting about their love story and how they met. We then talk about how they started their photography business and embarked upon their nomadic lifestyle. They explain how they create memorable experiences for their couples all around the world and kindly share how they approach social media to build their brand.
I am so glad to have gotten to know them last summer through the Conference and Chill virtual event. And I have been following their journey ever since. I hope you enjoy our conversation around living a creative life and running a business as a photography duo.
Website: www.wedding-photography-podcast.com
Show notes: Episode 11
Tinted Photography's Instagram: @tintedphotography
Aida's Instagram: @aidaglowik
It has been exactly a month since I joined Clubhouse – and today I want to talk to you about how I have been using the platform as a wedding photographer.
In this episode, I expand on the following points: Listen and Learn; Share and Contribute; Connect and Make Friends. I also have included some top recommendations of people you should be following on the platform!
Website: www.wedding-photography-podcast.com
Show notes: Episode 10
Instagram: @aidaglowik
On today’s episode, I am joined by my friend, Valerie Fernandez, all the way from Vanuatu.
Valerie works closely with her couples to create absolute magic – she describes the drive behind the images that she creates in four words: intimacy, connection, passion and vulnerability.
The water is a key element in her art – and in our time together, she talks about how she has recently found her way back to the ocean. I am putting a trigger warning on this episode, because we do talk about the pain of loss and grief. It is highly relevant and a cornerstone in Valerie’s story and her work.
This conversation is definitely for you if you are on the journey of finding your authentic artistic voice as a photographer.
Website: www.wedding-photography-podcast.com
Show notes: Episode 9
Valerie's Instagram: @valeriefernandezphotography
Aida's Instagram: @aidaglowik
When Covid hit, it made a massive impact on the wedding photography industry. Not only weddings, but also workshops & conferences were being cancelled left and right. At the same time, it was clear that a lot of photographers were ill-prepared for such an unexpected event.
In this episode, I chat with Jai Long about the heart behind putting together the Wedding Photography Summit - which ended up being the biggest in the world with over 8000 attendees. We dive into the importance of knowing how to run a business and being ready to quickly pivot when things go south.
Jai is truly changing how wedding photography workshops (summits) are run for the better! He also offers courses and coaching programs that help wedding photographers scale their businesses!
We talk about all these topics and more - you don't want to miss out on our conversation!
Website: www.wedding-photography-podcast.com
Show notes: Episode 8
Jai's Instagram: @jailong.co
Aida's Instagram: @aidaglowik
The pandemic has affected all types of businesses across the board and wedding photography is no exception. Going into 2021, there is still a certain level of uncertainty as to how things will work out. In this episode, I give you three aspects of your business that you can control and focus on.
Website: www.wedding-photography-podcast.com
Show notes: Episode 7
Instagram: @aidaglowik
An aspect of running a wedding photography business that proves to be more challenging for some than for others is being organised. As a recovering chaotic person myself, I can truly relate! I have a tendancy of being rather scattered and in need of structure and systems to keep me on track.
In this episode, I will be sharing with you the ways in which I manage to have a grip on my to-dos and client work without losing my mind. This is not an exhaustive list, and I am constantly improving it, but it certainly helps me get stuff done in a more efficient manner, and I hope that it will help you as well!
Website: www.wedding-photography-podcast.com
Show notes: Episode 6
Instagram: @aidaglowik
Do you have a love-hate relationship with Instagram? Does it suck up your time and energy? In this episode, I help you get rid of the feelings of frustration and overwhelm that often come along with using the platform.
Website: www.wedding-photography-podcast.com
Show notes: Episode 5
Instagram: @aidaglowik
I have heard from a number of photographers that there is barely any physical distancing at the weddings they have been to and that barely anyone wears masks. If you are listening to this, I am guessing that you also believe that this Corona virus is not immune to weddings and that we need to take the situation seriously! It is important to take precautionary measures while photographing
weddings during a pandemic. In this episode, I am talking about different steps you can take to keep yourself and others safe!
Website: www.wedding-photography-podcast.com
Show notes: Episode 4
Instagram: @aidaglowik
When you are actively working towards diversifying your wedding photography portfolio, you need to be mindful of not tokenizing Black people. In this episode, I talk about what you need to keep in mind.
Website: www.wedding-photography-podcast.com
Show notes: Episode 3
Instagram: @aidaglowik
When talking about the lack of representation of Black people in the wedding industry, one of the most commonly asked questions by photographers is: how can I diversify my portfolio? I answer this question and more on this episode.
Website: www.wedding-photography-podcast.com
Show notes: Episode 2
Instagram: @aidaglowik
In this first episode of the "My Wedding Season - The Podcast", Aida discusses the reasons why it is so important to have equal representation of Black people in the wedding industry. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding on the subject matter. In future episodes, she will address the following topics: tokensim, building a diverse portfolio, allyship and much more!
Website: www.wedding-photography-podcast.com
Show notes: Episode 1
Instagram: @aidaglowik
Hi, my name is Aida and I'm the host of My Wedding Season - The Podcast. Listen to this teaser to learn a little bit more about me and to find out what this podcast is all about!
Subscribe on iTunes/Spotify to be notified when a new show goes live!
Website: www.wedding-photography-podcast.com
Instagram: @aidaglowik