10 Marketing Tips Wedding Photographers Can Learn From Taylor Swift
In the ever-evolving world of marketing, it is possible to find inspiration in the unlikeliest of places. One such source of wisdom is the unstoppable Taylor Swift, the musical powerhouse who has not only conquered the charts but also the realm of marketing. As we...
Tips For Curating Your Wedding Photography Portfolio
As we step into the autumn season, it's the perfect time to take a pause and reflect on our photography year so far. Looking back, I can't help but feel a little smug - I believe I accurately predicted the trends in wedding photography for the year once again. Now, as...
How To Embrace a Creative Slump
It's a story we all know too well—the dreaded creative slump. No matter how passionate, dedicated, or experienced we are, there comes a time when our creative well runs dry, and the passion that fuels our work seems elusive. But before you let the slump spiral into...
Should I Leave A Wedding If I’m Being Harassed? | Dear Devlin
Dear Devlin, Should I Leave a Wedding If I'm Being Harassed?I was recently at a wedding where on the dancefloor drunken guests were 'jokingly' punching me in the stomach and trying to knock the camera out of my hands. My first instinct would have been to talk to the...
My Couple Requested That I Do Not Post Their Wedding Images On Instagram | Dear Devlin
Dear Devlin, Please help me with this issue that has happened to me a few times now. My couple requested that I do not post their wedding images on Instagram. Is there anything I can do about it? It's in my contract which they've signed but it's at some point later...
How To Get Work Second Shooting At Weddings
As you embark on your journey to become a skilled wedding photographer, one invaluable opportunity to consider is second shooting with established photographers you admire. Second shooting, or assisting, provides an immersive and hands-on learning experience that can...
Another Photographer Has Poached A Client From Me | Dear Devlin
Dear Devlin - I can't believe I am typing this, but I feel like a victim as unfortunately, another photographer has poached a client from me recently. They were booked with me, but someone slid into their DMs. They then offered this couple a discount if they booked...
I Think My Wedding Client Is Disappointed | Dear Devlin
Dear Devlin - I think my wedding client is disappointed ? I recently delivered a wedding gallery that I am really proud of, and probably ranks in my top 3 of the year, in terms of overall quality. I'd really felt a good connection with the couple at all stages, and so...
Should Wedding Photographers Be Blogging?
"Should wedding photographers be blogging?" This is a question that I was recently asked when I was a guest on the Folio Albums podcast. It was hosted by Stewart Randall, the founder of Folio who used to be a wedding photographer. He explained that blogging was a...
How To Photograph Weddings in Bad Weather
Every year we get the same problem here in the UK - "how can I photograph weddings in bad weather?" Bad weather can be both disappointing for couples and challenging for wedding photographers, especially during the height of summer when sunny skies are expected....
What is Burnout, and How Can I Prevent It? | Dear Devlin
Dear Devlin. First of all, I wanted to say thanks for writing these articles. I feel like of all the people in the UK running workshops, you are the most supportive one. I've read all of the previous questions and found that the advice was sound, so now I hope that...
Famous For A Fortnight
Here’s a fun fact for you - if you are a wedding photographer, chances are that you are currently doing more marketing than anyone else that you know (excluding your industry pals). Think about the people close to you, what do they do for a living? Within their...
HOW TO START A WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS
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So you want to start a wedding photography business? Before you start buying cameras and lenses, there’s a few things you should know when it comes to creating the perfect Wedding Photography Business.
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