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...
Creating A Silhouette Wedding Portrait – Image of the Week #448
Creating A Silhouette Wedding Portrait This week, have a breathtaking Silhouette Wedding Portrait, by the immensely talented Corinne Moffat. We first met Corinne early in her journey in the world of photography which has been one of continuous growth making her a...
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...
How To Produce A Creative Cake-Cutting Photo – Image of the Week #447
Have you ever thought about doing more to make a creative cake-cutting photo? As a photographer doing weddings week after week, it is all too easy to fall into the habit of always doing certain wedding photos in certain ways. Yet this is a surefire way to book...
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...
Prompts For Relaxed Wedding Portraits – Image of the Week #446
First and foremost, let me say how lovely it is to be looking at this summery image after what feels like an unending series of weekends grappling with inclement weather. Instead of planning for golden hour, we've been strategising around unrelenting rain, blustery...
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...
How To Create Cinematic Beach Wedding Portraits – Image of the Week #445
Are you ready for a cinematic beach wedding portrait with this stunning Image Of The Week, brought to you by the talented Amber at Pink Wave Photography and nominated by the ever-insightful Rebecca Carpenter. This feels like a scene straight out of a movie, and...
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...
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