Dear Devlin. WWYD? I’ve recently taken a booking for a date later this year at a venue that’s OK but not my ideal. It’s such a weird year though, I just wanted to fill the date. Now another couple has come forward for the exact date and their wedding...
Dear Devlin. I’m creating an engagement shoot reel and I’m wondering whether to separate the opposite/same-sex images into two reels. I have this a lot in my business. Part of me questions whether to separately market for same-sex couples or whether this...
Dear Devlin. Is it normal to sometimes turn up to a wedding and not feel inspired, like, at all? Like either I’m not on form, or the venue isn’t interesting, or the guests aren’t very expressive or dynamic, and just stand around chatting. Perhaps even the couple don’t...
Dear Devlin. Hey!! So I have been running my business for nearly 9 years… I’ve had busier years (when I was quite a bit cheaper) and I’ve had quieter years. This is 100% something I want to pursue and now I am fully focused on photography. I have no excuses to not put...
Dear Devlin. I’m having trouble finding jobs as a second photographer to gain experience or shadow other photographers. I know how to use my camera. I have a website and portfolio but I just want to see and learn how other photographers work. I’ve sent...
Dear Devlin. Do you have any tips on how to deal with stress and anxiety when photographing weddings? I love my job, but have noticed there have been times where stress and anxiety has (I think) stopped me from producing my best work, and I don’t want to let my...
Dear Devlin,I feel frustrated with my work, mostly my edit. I want a more high-end film vibe, but while still retaining what makes me, me!I’m struggling to find the kind of preset I’m after, they’re either dark and moody or light and airy; nothing that fits the bill I...
Dear Devlin. If you build it they will come? That’s what they said, but I’ve built it and no one came? Averaging 12 weddings a year, getting five-star google reviews, giving venues free images, happy clients, and banging portfolio, on all the directory lists. Yet when...
Dear Devlin. How do you know how good/bad you are? Trying to place where you are in the market by looking at those around you is overwhelming. While I try not to compare, knowing where I fit within the grand scheme is useful as it helps inform my pricing and my...
