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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
How is 2023 treating you so far? Is it not quite the bumper year that you were hoping for? I’ve been speaking to quite a few photographers like Sarah who contacted me recently saying that she’s been in the industry for a decade and has never known a year like this...
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...
Like many creative careers, getting booked in our industry is based on your portfolio. This is the same if you have been shooting for a few months or a few decades. People investing in you, need to see up-to-date, relevant examples of your work. Not once have I been...
