<p>We are back on the podcast after a few months off with an amazing guest!</p><p>Friend, meet Martina Lanotte — an Italian-born, queer wedding photographer based in Copenhagen, Denmark, and the founder of the agency <a href="https://www.marlanph.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">MARLANPH</a>. She specializes in intimate weddings and elopements for couples who value human rights and hold strong ethical standards.</p><p>As an LGBTQIA+ activist, Martina is deeply committed to making the wedding industry more inclusive. She’s also the author of<a href="https://www.marlanph.com/representation" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> <em>Representation: A Guide to Inclusive LGBTQIA+ Wedding Photography</em></a>, a powerful resource for anyone who wants to better understand the impact of intentional, respectful storytelling.</p><p>In today’s episode, we’re chatting about the meaningful ways photographers can use their images to shape how LGBTQIA+ couples are seen, welcomed, and celebrated. Martina shares insight into why representation matters, what true inclusivity looks like, and how we can all take steps—big or small—to make our industry a safer and more affirming space.</p><p>Representation matters — not just in who we photograph, but in <em>how</em> we photograph them.<br>This conversation with Martina is a reminder that our cameras are powerful tools for change, and that the stories we choose to tell (and share) can help build a more inclusive industry for everyone. I hope this episode inspires you to review your work and your website with a more intentional, thoughtful, and compassionate eye.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Offerings for Photographers</strong></p><p><strong>3 steps to turn Pinterest into a traffic machine (this is a freebie!):</strong><a href="https://thetogrepublic.com/join">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><a href="https://thetogrepublic.com/join">⁠⁠⁠https://thetogrepublic.com/join⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>---</p><p><br></p><p><strong>You Can Find More About Martina Lanotte Here:</strong></p><p><a href="https://Website: https://www.marlanph.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Her Website</a></p><p><a href="https://www.marlanph.com/representation" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><em>Representation: A Guide to Inclusive LGBTQIA+ Wedding Photography</em></a></p><p><a href="https://Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddings_marlanph/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Her Instagram</a></p>