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You want to sell your photography services? Don't know where to start. Watch this for Lindsay's step-by-step methods for email marketing, social media strategy, and the best tools to make this easy for you.
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Money aside, why is photography the career you have chosen? We talk about our personal "Why's" for taking photos professionally, and how you can start to deepen your understanding of why you do too.
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Our favourite album provider is on the podcast, Mark Pacura of Wooden Banana. We talk about his transition from destination wedding phtoographer to the leading photo album studio in Europe, North America, and probably the galaxy? You can check out the BRAND NEW album designer Spreadu through the link below
Spreadu: https://instagram.com/spreadu_designerMark’s Website: https://markpacura.co.ukInstagram: https://instagram.com/markpacuraphotoWooden Banana Albums: https://instagram.com/woodenbanana_albums
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Behind-the-scenes photography is a valuable tool that can elevate your wedding photography business. It builds trust, engages your audience, and highlights your unique skills. While it’s important to capture candid moments, remember that your primary role is to serve the couple on their wedding day.
Susan Stripling recently posted that she is "Done making behind the scenes content at weddings." We unpack that with our thoughts and feelings in this episode.
Her full blog post: https://tinyurl.com/5n9bjf3m
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Our recap of May. We are back and ready to share what we have been up to during May. We also share a recent experience that reminded us how to NOT be the most disliked vendor on a wedding day.
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Styled shoots can be a game-changer for photographers looking to enhance their portfolios and collaborate with other professionals in the industry. But how can you ensure that your next styled shoot is not only successful but also a valuable experience? In this episode, we cover essential tips that will help you execute a successful styled shoot, whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Styled Shoots02:49 The Importance of Team Dynamics05:31 Creative Control in Styled Shoots08:21 Vendor Collaboration and Roles11:07 Venue Selection and Trends13:38 Cost Breakdown of Styled Shoots17:18 Budgeting for Styled Shoots18:30 The Importance of Trade-offs20:14 Preparation for Styled Shoots22:52 Image Usage and Rights26:13 Insurance and Responsibility28:19 Creative Control in Styled Shoots31:56 Behind the Scenes and Lessons Learned
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What do you do as a wedding photographer when every other vendor brings their own content creator and photographer to a wedding YOU were hired to document? Lindsay and Tim get into it.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Neighbor Wars01:41 AI and Art Theft in Photography07:45 Listener's Wedding Experience: Content Creation Conflicts12:13 Navigating Vendor Relationships at Weddings19:02 The Ethics of Photography and Content Sharing21:05 Navigating Vendor Relationships and Content Creation28:20 The Balance of Marketing and Client Respect37:27 Establishing Boundaries in the Wedding Industry
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Tim & Lindsay explore the fascinating parallels between space photography and wedding photography gear choices, focusing on reliability, versatility, and weight considerations. Discover how NASA's space missions inform best practices for professional photographers.
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Chapters
00:00 The Cost of Space Photography01:09 Gear Choices for Space Missions04:42 The Artemis 2 Mission Overview11:38 Photography Techniques in Space12:37 Wedding Photography Gear Choices22:56 Reliability and Redundancy in Gear37:22 Versatility in Camera Equipment44:43 Specialized Gear for Unique Environments
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What does a $20M purse and a green jacket have to do with your wedding photography business? Everything.
In this episode, Tim and Lindsay record during Round 2 of the 2026 Masters to dissect why the world’s most prestigious golf tournament is the ultimate blueprint for the successful wedding photographer. We’re moving beyond the "vendor" mindset and talking about how to build a brand that commands the same respect as a defending champ.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Masters and Golf Lessons 02:43 The Pressure of Winning and Maintaining Success 05:27 Mindset Shifts: From Desperation to Confidence 08:17 The Impact of Competition in Photography 10:48 Reality TV and the Golfing World 13:52 Bringing Drama to the Ordinary: Lessons for Photographers 20:08 The Importance of Showcasing Your Work 22:18 Building a Personal Brand in Photography 24:23 The Aesthetics of Golf and Its Impact 28:51 Dressing for Success in Photography 32:01 Mindset and Course Management 38:45 Evaluating Your Progress and Goals -
We crawl inside the minds of our couples to share with you how they are choosing vendors and creating their wedding days.
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✉️ Send us mail!2 King St S Unit 2, Waterloo, ON Canada N2J 1N8
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How we conduct phone and video calls with couples who inquire with us for wedding photography. Practical tips, get your note pad and pen.
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Just a couple of "chopped uncs" with minimal rizz talking about how we conduct ourselves before, during and after client sessions. Weddings, commercial shoots or family sessions. We go over some things that may be cringe to newer photographers in the industry.
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Lindsay has recently signed up and hired a virtual assistant from Wedding Workflows. A VA agency specializing in wedding photography support for professionals around the world. Tim and Lindsay discuss the pros, cons and the tipping point to hiring a VA in order to support your growing business needs before you burn out.
Explore your options for hiring a VA through Wedding Workflows, use promo code: LINDSAYCOULTER for a free week of VA support.
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Our guest is the founder of Way Up North. Northern Europes biggest and most popular wedding photographer conference that has been running for just over a decade. We discuss his roots in the industry, the unintentional community that WUN has sparked, and what is next for Cole.
Check out his latest project the digital detox cabin, YOU can rent it today!https://hopfarmbeach.com/
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Is wedding photography a dangerous occupation? Bears, stranger danger, emotional baggage, walking through a parking lot with thousands of dollars of gear...
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It's a catch-up episode. We talk about combating the winter blues as wedding photographers, refining our goals and outlook for the coming season.
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Tim and Lindsay welcome photographer Sam Hurd, who shares his unique journey from press photography to wedding photography. The conversation explores themes of creativity, vulnerability, and the importance of networking in the photography industry. Sam discusses his experiences capturing celebrities, the challenges of transitioning to wedding photography, and the lessons learned along the way. Sam Hurd discusses his journey in wedding photography, emphasizing the evolution of his techniques and the balance between creativity and client expectations. He shares insights on the importance of client relationships, pricing transparency, and the ethical considerations of altering reality in photography. Additionally, Sam explores the role of AI in his workflow, highlighting the tools he has developed to enhance his photography process.
All things Sam Hurd:
https://samhurdphotography.com/education/
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The Cole Walliser and Yitin email drama... who cares. ICE is killing people in the streets. Hopefully this episode is a little break for you from the inhuman acts of murder that are flooding our feeds. Please give where you can and support those who are oppressed by this fascist regime.
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Tim & Lindsay discuss the common pitfalls of over-scheduling and the pressure that comes from trying to fit too many elements into a single day.
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Booking weddings feels harder lately and you’re not imagining it. In this episode of Shoot Your Shot, we break down 2026 wedding consumer trends using insights from Forbes, industry data, and real stories from working photographers. We talk about trust, ghosting, shorter timelines, AI search, and what couples actually need to feel confident booking you.
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