I Want To Change My Editing Style, Should I Tell My Existing Clients? | Dear Devlin
Dear Devlin. I want to change my editing style but how do I do this when currently booked couples booked me on my older style? Do I stick to old edit for them, throw caution to the wind and edit in new style or during sneak peeks offer both and let them pick which one...
Should I Send An Associate To Photograph A Wedding So That I Can Take A Booking For A Better One? | Dear Devlin
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 is very much more...
Should I Be Making Content That’s Specifically LGBTQ? | Dear Devlin
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 is conforming...
What If A Wedding Doesn’t Feel That Interesting to Shoot? | Dear Devlin
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...
How Do I Progress My Wedding Photography Business?| Dear Devlin
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...
How To Get Wedding Photography Work Experience | Dear Devlin
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 nice polite...
Tips On Dealing With Stress Whilst Shooting Weddings | Dear Devlin
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...
How To Define Your Wedding Photography Style | Dear Devlin
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...
Help – My Only Leads Are Referrals From Other Photographers | Dear Devlin
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...
Help! I Don’t Know If I’m Good or Bad | Dear Devlin
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...
What To Do If You’ve Lost The Love For Photographing Weddings | Dear Devlin
Dear Devlin. I think I've massively lost my interest in taking photos and I've never felt so lost and confused. Because I've been running this business as a wedding photographer for almost 6 years and it's my full-time job. For the past 2 years I've been thinking that...
How To Ensure That You Have Enough Time To Get The Shots A Couple Will Love | Dear Devlin
Dear Devlin. I’ve had enough of weddings going so so hectic and not being able to get the shots myself and the couple would love. The venue timelines are often organised very poorly, and the getting ready part is always late. How on earth are expectations set, I see...
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