DEAR DEVLIN

What to do When Wedding Photography Bookings Slow After a Rebrand : Dear Devlin DEAR DEVLIN Mind The Gap Dear Devlin, I’m writing this with a bit of a knot in my stomach because I’m starting to worry that I’ve made a big mistake. For years, my wedding photography...

Level Up Your Wedding Photography Business: Dear Devlin DEAR DEVLIN Level Up Your Wedding Photography Business Dear Devlin, I’ve been a wedding photographer for a few years now and, honestly, I’m proud of what I’ve built. My bookings are steady, my clients are happy,...

I've Been Dropped As The Wedding Photographer: Dear Devlin DEAR DEVLIN I've Been Dropped As The Wedding Photographer Dear Devlin, Well, it's finally my turn to write to you. This year, I’ve had three weddings canceled, or more precisely, I’ve been canceled. The...

How to Handle Nerves as a Wedding Photographer: Dear Devlin DEAR DEVLIN How to Handle Nerves as a Wedding Photographer Dear Devlin, Do you ever get over the pre-wedding nerves? I'm new to the industry this year and so only have a few weddings under my belt but...

How to Handle a Toxic Wedding Second Shooter: Dear Devlin DEAR DEVLIN How to Handle a Toxic Wedding Second Shooter Dear Devlin, I’d really appreciate some advice on something that’s been weighing on me. I often work with a second photographer who has also become a...

Help, My Instagram Engagement Is Down DEAR DEVLIN Help, My Instagram Engagement Is Down Dear Devlin, Have you any wise words around reach on Instagram? I feel that I've been consistently showing up on there since I started my wedding photography business 8 years ago....

Help, I've had multiple Wedding Photography Cancellations DEAR DEVLIN Help, I've had multiple Wedding Photography Cancellations Dear Devlin, WWYD? I've just heard from my third couple to have cancelled in the last few weeks. All these weddings were not yet fully paid...

Coping With Short Lead Times and Short Coverage in Weddings DEAR DEVLIN Coping with Short Lead Times and Short Coverage in Weddings Dear Devlin, I’m feeling stuck and a bit anxious. I'm far from a newbie but this is the first year that I am way under target for...

Comparison In The Photography Industry: Dear Devlin, I Feel Like I'm Falling Behind Comparison In The Photography Industry Dear Devlin, I am stuck in a negative space with my business and can't seem to get myself out of it so I'm hoping you have some words of wisdom...

I'm Worried About The Lack Of Enquiries: Dear Devlin I'm Worried About The Lack Of Enquiries Dear Devlin, Hi, I am a 63 year old male wedding photographer and been in the business for over 40 years, using film and gunpowder flash!! I am very worried at the lack of...

How to Get a Spot at Wedding Fairs (Even When They’re Fully Booked) How to Get a Spot at Wedding Fairs (Even When They’re Fully Booked) Dear Devlin, How does one get hold of Willy Wonka's golden ticket to exhibit at a wedding fair? It's like the world and his dog's a...