Shoot Your Shot Photography Podcast

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 📱Want us to feature your question, photography story, or industry hot take on an episode? Send us a DM, voice note, or video on instagram @TheShootYourShotPodcast. Your privacy is important to us. If you want to remain anonymous just let us know :)   ⬇️ SUPPORT THE SHOW ⬇️   🦸🏻‍♂️ Explore your options for hiring a VA through Wedding Workflows, use promo code: LINDSAYCOULTER for a free week of VA support.   🎥 Save $ on a digital super 8mm camerahttps://tinyurl.com/369as25f   🎨 Sign up with Imagen AI to streamline your photo editing and get 1500 edits free! Sign up below for this rad AF offer: https://tinyurl.com/mt46dz6n   ✨ Become an IG reel-creating machine with Social Templates! with Promo code: LINDSAY. https://socialtemplates.co/lindsay   📸 Photographers! Try Pic-Time and get a bonus month free when you join through my link: https://timothymuza.pic-time.com/referral  

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   📱Want us to feature your question, photography story, or industry hot take on an episode? Send us a DM, voice note, or video on instagram @TheShootYourShotPodcast. Your privacy is important to us. If you want to remain anonymous just let us know :) ⬇️ SUPPORT THE SHOW ⬇️ 🦸🏻‍♂️ Explore your options for hiring a VA through Wedding Workflows, use promo code: LINDSAYCOULTER for a free week of VA support. 🎥 Save $ on a digital super 8mm camera https://tinyurl.com/369as25f 🎨 Sign up with Imagen AI to streamline your photo editing and get 1500 edits free! Sign up below for this rad AF offer: https://tinyurl.com/mt46dz6n ✨ Become an IG reel-creating machine with Social Templates! with Promo code: LINDSAY. https://socialtemplates.co/lindsay 📸 Photographers! Try Pic-Time and get a bonus month free when you join through my link: https://timothymuza.pic-time.com/referral  

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.   📱Want us to feature your question, photography story, or industry hot take on an episode? Send us a DM, voice note, or video on instagram @TheShootYourShotPodcast. Your privacy is important to us. If you want to remain anonymous just let us know :)   ⬇️ SUPPORT THE SHOW ⬇️   🦸🏻‍♂️ Explore your options for hiring a VA through Wedding Workflows, use promo code: LINDSAYCOULTER for a free week of VA support.   🎥 Save $ on a digital super 8mm camerahttps://tinyurl.com/369as25f   🎨 Sign up with Imagen AI to streamline your photo editing and get 1500 edits free! Sign up below for this rad AF offer: https://tinyurl.com/mt46dz6n   ✨ Become an IG reel-creating machine with Social Templates! with Promo code: LINDSAY. https://socialtemplates.co/lindsay   📸 Photographers! Try Pic-Time and get a bonus month free when you join through my link: https://timothymuza.pic-time.com/referral

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.   📱Want us to feature your question, photography story, or industry hot take on an episode? Send us a DM, voice note, or video on instagram @TheShootYourShotPodcast. Your privacy is important to us. If you want to remain anonymous just let us know :)   ⬇️ SUPPORT THE SHOW ⬇️   🦸🏻‍♂️ Explore your options for hiring a VA through Wedding Workflows, use promo code: LINDSAYCOULTER for a free week of VA support.   🎥 Save $ on a digital super 8mm camerahttps://tinyurl.com/369as25f   🎨 Sign up with Imagen AI to streamline your photo editing and get 1500 edits free! Sign up below for this rad AF offer: https://tinyurl.com/mt46dz6n   ✨ Become an IG reel-creating machine with Social Templates! with Promo code: LINDSAY. https://socialtemplates.co/lindsay   📸 Photographers! Try Pic-Time and get a bonus month free when you join through my link: https://timothymuza.pic-time.com/referral   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

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. 📱Want us to feature your question, photography story, or industry hot take on an episode? Send us a DM, voice note, or video on instagram @TheShootYourShotPodcast. Your privacy is important to us. If you want to remain anonymous just let us know :) ⬇️ SUPPORT THE SHOW ⬇️ 🦸🏻‍♂️ Explore your options for hiring a VA through Wedding Workflows, use promo code: LINDSAYCOULTER for a free week of VA support. 🎥 Save $ on a digital super 8mm camerahttps://tinyurl.com/369as25f 🎨 Sign up with Imagen AI to streamline your photo editing and get 1500 edits free! Sign up below for this rad AF offer: https://tinyurl.com/mt46dz6n ✨ Become an IG reel-creating machine with Social Templates! with Promo code: LINDSAY. https://socialtemplates.co/lindsay 📸 Photographers! Try Pic-Time and get a bonus month free when you join through my link: https://timothymuza.pic-time.com/referral 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