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Our Creative Commune

Professional wedding photographers/videographers and bffs, Pete & Laura Lawson and Liam & Bee Crawley invite you to join them for a morning coffee. They’ll be chatting all things work and life.

Liam and Bee have recently moved and we all now live in the same little village; not quite the commune we always used to talk about but we do get to hang out every day. This podcast is an offshoot of our daily conversations, sometimes creatively inspiring, sometimes just having a good moan, but always fun.

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Latest Episodes:

Authenticity vs Automation: Weddings, 35mm & DIY Distractions Apr 28, 2025

Wedding season is kicking off! Join Pete, Laura, Liam, and Bee as they shake off the winter slumber (and recover from some intense DIY projects) and dive back into the world of weddings. This week, we tackle the hot topic: is 35mm film making a comeback? We discuss a client request, the pros and cons of shooting film today, the costs, the nostalgia factor, and whether digital can truly replicate the look. Plus, is Liam finally gearing up to actually try it!

We contrast the analogue love with the rise of AI editing and culling tools – are they helpful or hindering authenticity? We also get real about the business side: handling unexpected cancellations, the ethics of contracts and refunds (including a tricky divorce scenario), and the changing landscape of referrals in industry groups. Hear about recent weddings in Scotland and the Lakes, dealing with tricky lighting, and our usual highs and lows. Grab a coffee and enjoy!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Intro & DIY Madness: Liam's plumbing adventures, Pete & Laura's new carpet/desk saga.

(5:52) Wedding Season Begins!: Liam shoots a photographer's wedding in Scotland (The Byre at Inchyra), Pete films a local Lake District wedding. We chat portraits, marquees & avoiding downtime.

(17:23) Is 35mm Film Back?!: Exploring the trend, the appeal (nostalgia vs digital), the costs, the logistics, and whether we should offer it. Liam volunteers as tribute to try it in Spain!

(27:38) Camera Nerd Corner: Reminiscing about old film cameras (Contax 645, Mamiya) & finding undeveloped rolls!

(29:42) Film vs. AI: The contrast! Discussing AI culling fails and new AI retouching tools – helpful or harmful to authenticity?

(34:43) Business Real Talk: Handling a last-minute cancellation, contract ethics, deposit debates, and a tough scenario involving divorce & album refunds.

(46:09) Shooting Challenges: How would you handle a church ceremony lit entirely pink?!

(51:20) Referral Rant: Why are referrals drying up in big groups? The shift to WhatsApp cliques, and referral etiquette.

(59:58) Highs & Lows: Running obsessions, DIY triumphs, pre-wedding nerves, expensive flights & listener love!

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Navigating Rejection & Industry Shifts in Wedding Photography & Videography Apr 14, 2025

Join Pete, Laura, Liam, and Bee for our regular chat all about the world of wedding photography and videography.

This week, we’re re-introducing ourselves for new listeners before tackling the big issues: the frustrating rise of client ghosting and rejection, navigating the popular "editorial" photo trend (is it all it's cracked up to be?), and debating radical portfolio strategies to stand out.

We’re also sharing stories of demanding client inquiries, the tricky landscape of destination weddings post-Brexit, and indulge in some serious gear lust (hello, autofocus anamorphic lenses!). Plus, hear a little more about the British Wedding Film Festival awards launch, and catch up on our personal highs and lows, featuring fantasy book addictions, DIY disasters, and Hadrian's Wall adventures.

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Keywords: Wedding Photography, Wedding Videography, Creative Business, Client Ghosting, Editorial Photography, Portfolio Strategy, Wedding Industry Trends, Destination Weddings, Canon R6, Anamorphic Lens, Fuji, Videography Awards, Small Business Challenges.

Timestamps:

* (01:46) Re-Introductions: Who are Pete, Laura, Liam & Bee?

* (08:34) Editing Styles: Shifting back to a lighter, airier look?

* (10:33) Portfolio Panic: Should we delete half our website to stand out?

* (11:52) The Ghosting Epidemic: Why are clients disappearing & how do we cope with rejection?

* (18:11) Editorial Wedding Trend: Debating the style and educating clients (Martha May article mention).

* (23:33) Finding Your Ideal Client: They still exist!

* (30:34) Gear Talk!: Anamorphic lens lust, RF primes, Canon R6 vs R6 MkII, Fuji dreams & Bee's unique photo project...

* (39:57) Nightmare Inquiries: Dealing with demanding clients and unreasonable requests.

* (47:24) Destination Wedding Dilemmas: Navigating the risks post-Brexit (especially Greece).

* (55:39) Industry News: Videography Summit buzz & Our NEW Videography Awards launch!

* (59:55) Highs & Lows: Hadrian's Wall hikes, fantasy book addictions, Peter Kay, DIY injuries, and more!

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Awards Launch! Plus: AI Assistants, TikTok Trauma & Property Photography Pain Mar 31, 2025

Pete, Laura, Liam, and Bee are back for another catch-up. This week, we're excited to officially announce the launch of the British Wedding Film Festival – hear all about the idea behind it, why we think the industry needs it, and what makes it different. Liam shares the highs and lows (aching legs and Lightroom battles!) of his new property photography side hustle.

We also dive into takeaways from a recent videographer retreat:

Using AI like ChatGPT as a 'personal assistant' (inspired by Arran Kenny's method) – useful hack or too much?
The TikTok debate – do we really need to be there, even if the clients are?

Plus, we discuss that scary Italy visa story, get some clarity on using music legally on Instagram business accounts, and of course, share our personal highs and lows – featuring Bee's surprising AI astrocartography results, a wet legging incident, and Pete getting schooled by a kid at table tennis.

It's the usual mix of wedding industry chat, creative business insights, and friendly banter. Pull up a chair and join the commune!

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Keywords: Wedding Photography, Wedding Videography, Creative Business, AI, ChatGPT, TikTok, Social Media Marketing, Side Hustle, Property Photography, British Wedding Film Festival, Wedding Awards, UK Wedding Industry, Working Abroad, Instagram Music Rules.

Timestamps:

Liam's new property photography side hustle & the joys of re-learning Lightroom (03-15 - 08:32)

Takeaways from Roo Stain’s videographer retreat (08:34 - 11:25)

Using AI like ChatGPT for productivity (Arran Kenny's method) & Bee's astrocartography adventures (11:25 - 19:02)

The TikTok debate for wedding pros - is it essential? (19:03 - 26:55)

BIG NEWS: Launching the British Wedding Film Festival! (27:45 - 39:57)

Concerns and discussion around working abroad (Italy/US visa stories) (39:57 - 44:31)

Clarification on using music on Instagram Business accounts (Meta Sound Collection) (45:22 - 47:13)

Highs & Lows of the week (Anniversaries, TV series recommendations, embarrassing moments & more!) (47:14 - 1:00:28)

Links:

British Wedding Film Festival: https://www.britishweddingfilmfestival.com/

AI Tools: ChatGPT (https://chatgpt.com/), Claude (https://claude.ai/)

TV Recommendation: Adolescence (Netflix)

Book Recommendation: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

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Salmon Mar 17, 2025

This week we chat about the struggle with destination weddings, pension pots and using music on Instagram. Check out the episode on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@OurCreativeCommune

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Rants Mar 03, 2025

Join us for a catch up after Liam's adventure in Rio. Be sure to check out our Youtube channel if you'd like to see our faces: https://www.youtube.com/@OurCreativeCommune

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Hanging out with Kelly Clarke Feb 17, 2025

This week we are joined for coffee and cake by our lovely friend (and super talented photographer) Kelly Clarke, queen of the side hustle and holiday aficionado. Be sure to check out our Youtube channel if you'd like to see our faces: https://www.youtube.com/@OurCreativeCommune

Check out Kelly's work: https://kellyclarke.co.uk/

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Dictaphone Feb 03, 2025

This week we chat about AI stealing our faces and clients who never download their images, be sure to check out our Youtube channel if you'd like to see our faces: https://www.youtube.com/@OurCreativeCommune

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Our 100th Episode! Jan 20, 2025

Join us to celebrate our 100th episode. A huge thank you to all our lovely listeners, we can't quite believe we're still going! This week we decided to film the episode, so be sure to check that out over on Youtube if you'd like to see our faces: https://youtu.be/v7R2g0HEaj8

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Cheese Jan 06, 2025

Happy new year! This week we chat about shooting winter weddings, car woes and cheese (so much cheese).

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Merry Christmas! Dec 23, 2024

Join us for a look back at 2024 and some plans for the year ahead. We'd like to wish all of our lovely listeners and fabulous and restful Christmas and New Year!

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Photographers are people Dec 03, 2024

This week we catch up and revisit the 'vibe' chat, discuss sponsored instagram posts and plan camp commune.

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Vibes Nov 18, 2024

Join us for a heated debate about following trends and capturing the vibe.

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Happy Halloween Nov 04, 2024

This week we catch up and chat about Coda Conference, many wedding dramas and whether couples will start using generative fill.

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Stinky Trainers Oct 07, 2024

Join us for a coffee and a chat about wedding attire, venues not saying thank you for images and whether clients have a say on what you post on Instagram.

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Chocolate fingers Sep 23, 2024

Festive trigger warning: DO NOT listen to this around little ears!

This week we chat about dealing with overdue edits, stepping on each other's toes with previews, and comparison being the thief of joy.

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Team work makes the dream work Sep 09, 2024

We're back! Join us for a catch up after the madness of the summer hols; we chat about editorial trends and photographers and videographers working well together.

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Sabotage! Jul 22, 2024

We're back after Silverstone and travels to chat about a major kick off in the industry. Warning, this episode contains LOTS of swearing.

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This toxic positivity must stop Jul 08, 2024

This week we hear all about Liam's destination wedding nightmare, and discuss several dramas going on in the industry.

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Don't get a stethoscope Jun 24, 2024

Join us for a chat about recent travels, previews, demands for more images and a recent news article which is causing a stir.

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Free the butt Jun 10, 2024

This week we have a hysterical breakdown and chat about tatty camera bags, delivering quickly to compete with content creators, galleries under 500 images, and are photographers hotter than videographers?

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He's trimming his nails Jun 03, 2024

Join us for a chat about AI tagging, dealing with expectations, what to shoot when nothing is happening and group shots with a natural feel.

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Have you been to prison? May 27, 2024

This week we chat about whether long wedding films are over, what to do if you're asked to cover your tattoos, airbrushing, and how many previews to give.

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I was not cool May 20, 2024

Join us for a chat about recent fun jobs, AI generated wedding images and whether to charge for online galleries.

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I did work yesterday leave me alone May 13, 2024

This week we catch up with Bee after her surgery and chat about charging for extra hours, modern trends for cool brides and Instagram rumours.

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How does the washing machine work? May 06, 2024

Join us this week for a chat about joyful weddings, zoom calls taking over your life and how to cope with multiple weddings in a row.

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A Healing Balm Apr 29, 2024

This week we hear all about Liam and Pete's two day Indian wedding, and have a chat about working with planners and shooting high end weddings.

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Wrinkly head Apr 22, 2024

Join us this week for Pete's terrifying sleep story, Liam's ageing head problems, talking at conferences and shooting when you're shorter than the couple.

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Should have got a Punto Apr 15, 2024

This week we hear all about Liam's Spain dramas, discuss venues charging recommended suppliers and couples wanting to keep their weddings private.

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S**t show Apr 01, 2024

This week we chat about Liam's trip to "London", if we would switch to a well paid 9-5, and the lovely Jeff Wood stops by and fills us in about content creators and his plans to try filming a wedding with an iPhone.

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Vikings Mar 25, 2024

This week we have a good catch up after Liam's trip to Iceland, and discuss whether shooting weddings for free for exposure is worth it, venues banning smoke bombs and confetti and couples who don't want to pay until after the wedding.

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A really nice jar of chickpeas Mar 18, 2024

Join us for a chat about how we lost a wedding to a content creator, venue recommendations and how to introduce a bit of self care into a busy season.

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Dinner party? Mar 11, 2024

This week we discuss website updates, changes to SEO and content creators taking over the industry.

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Spot colour is back? Mar 04, 2024

We're back to a full house! Join us for a coffee and a catch up where we discuss second shooter etiquette and photography trends.

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I'm a terrible friend Feb 26, 2024

This week Pete and Laura fly solo and discuss aggressive vicars, when to book time off and how Pete just can't call in sick.

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Moo Feb 19, 2024

Join us for a brew (and chocolate) at our half term holiday house in Shropshire. We chat about winter discounts, 2024 photography trends and the best game ever invented.

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A massive sausage Feb 11, 2024

We're back! Join us for a catch up on life and everything that's happened in the last 3 weeks.

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He's so busy Jan 15, 2024

Join us for a coffee and a catch up where we discuss second shooters and new projects.

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Happy new year! Jan 08, 2024

We're back! Join us for a catch up in 2024

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The end of year round up Dec 18, 2023

Join us for a look back at 2023 and some goal setting for 2024. A huge thank you to all our listeners for being with us this year, you are all amazing.

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Why do people leave bad reviews though? Dec 11, 2023

It's just Pete & Liam this week, can we be trusted to podcast on our own? This time we're mostly chatting about clients leaving mean reviews, why they do it, and if there's anything you can do to stop it before it happens - or at least manage the fallout.

Also, as Laura & Bee aren't here to stop us, we have a little geek out about camera equipment.

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It's nice to have hobbies Dec 04, 2023

Join us for a chat about justifying your prices and provisions for if we died (jolly!).

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Not bulletproof, not even drizzle proof Nov 27, 2023

This week we catch up after an industry night out and chat about sharing your edit queues, deposits, couples not responding to galleries and whether videographers are lazy.

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Crying in a dark corner Nov 20, 2023

We catch up after our annual fake Christmas trip, and chat about payment schedules, how we relax after weddings and Liam's shooting nightmare.

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What day is it? Nov 13, 2023

Our brains are scrambled this week! Join us for a catch up and chat about when to reveal your price, welcome gifts and set up photos overtaking the experience.

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A weirdo hiding in a tree Nov 06, 2023

We're back! Apologies for those have missed us for the last few weeks. We're happy to be back and having a good old catch up and chat about how things look for next year.

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Don't get scammed, and Liam's deaf now Oct 09, 2023

This week we're talking about shooting engagements, visual imagination, scammy and litigious wedding directories. Later on we have a cautionary tale about the importance of ear protection at wedding - Liam did not get good news from the ear specialist.

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Love you guys Oct 02, 2023

Join us for a catch up and a chat about styled shoots being marketed as weddings, being challenged on taking breaks when you've got an hourly package and how important it is to spread the love.

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Don't take my website away Sep 25, 2023

Today we're chatting about the Pixieset and Flothemes shut down that's caught a lot of photographers out, culling during the meal, as well as far too much information about Bee's traumatic doctors appointment (trigger warning if lady parts are not something you want to hear about).

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I missed all the speeches Sep 18, 2023

Join us for a catch up and a chat about missing moments and how to handle it, whether we should be sharing galleries with suppliers and what to do when people try to negotiate on price.

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I don't need to see balls Sep 11, 2023

This week we answer a few lovely listener questions. We chat about balancing parenthood with weddings, our approach to posey photo requests from guests, whether previews are worth the effort and what we're doing to stay productive yet chill.

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Dragging a duvet Sep 04, 2023

We're back for a good catch up and a chat about precious dresses, vaping at weddings and whether you can shoot with one lens.

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Up the aisle Aug 15, 2023

Join us this week for a chat about dogs, couples who send lots of inspo photos, micro weddings, and the acceptable ratio of couple to guest photos.

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Erections at altitude Aug 07, 2023

A little later than planned! We're without Laura this episode as we chat about what we've been up to this week, photographers doing really well at £3k +, sharing pictures vs a client's right to privacy, Liam getting a motorbike (everyone is shocked), offering videography as an extra to your photography package, and why you should really backup your computer before you lose everything. Whoops. Oh, and an instagram tale (as old as time) regarding how some gentlemen experience an unfortunate misdirection in blood flow on airplanes.

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I refuse to put my price down Jul 31, 2023

We're back from our holiday in Greece to chat about how bookings are on the up, whether putting your price up rather than down could be a good plan and how Pete is a fainter.

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Is it price? Jul 24, 2023

This week we discuss putting down prices, getting a massive instagram following and whether it's worth it, and joint photo & video packages.

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Here there and everywhere Jul 17, 2023

Join us for a chat after our trip to Silverstone and Laura's big 4-0. We talk about AI, how much to pay associate shooters and VAT.

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Halfway through the year Jul 03, 2023

We're back home this week to tackle our mountain of editing. We have a chat about reaching the halfway point of the year, how we'd actually get those blurred photos you see everywhere these days, and how to deal with rejection from prospective couples.

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Our 50th Episode! Jun 26, 2023

It's our 50th episode and we're hiding on a beach in Jamaica in the dark during a tropical thunderstorm! A short and sweet episode this week where we chat about shooting in hot climates and what (not) to do.

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Get out of my way Jun 19, 2023

Join us in Jamaica for some margarita fuelled chat about asking people to get out of your shot, other possible income streams and when you just can't work with someone.

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We are so productive Jun 12, 2023

This week we chat about the importance of previews, the engagement gap and Bee's big birthday celebrations!

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You never see things like this coming Jun 05, 2023

Join us for a catch up over half term. We chat about what we've been up to, dealing negative feedback and have a good rant about overbearing wedding coordinators.

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The robots are coming May 29, 2023

This week we talk about AI, the new photoshop generative fill, wedding hangovers and whether to charge for travel.

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Liam is late May 22, 2023

This week we chat about taking photos you haven't been asked to, the ideal food to take to weddings, whether our social media intimidates couples and weddings in space.

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All our friends are 80 May 15, 2023

This week we have a natter about how we deal with image requests, how it feels when people copy us and the crazy costs of some advertising.

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No more hotels May 08, 2023

Join us for a chat about wedding previews, when you say no to bookings, and the world of insanely high budget weddings. Plus a god old moan about all the travelling lately!

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(over) sharing is caring May 01, 2023

This week we discuss styled shoots, shooting video and pictures at the same time and returning deposits. Plus there's some classic over sharing from Liam with one of his wedding war stories.

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Mr nice guy Apr 24, 2023

Liam is finally bank from his jaunt to Spain! We chat about second shooters, vertical video and some recent happenings in the industry.

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The last Saturday Apr 17, 2023

Join us on a rare Saturday off for a chat about feeling the nerves, new wedding trends and the fear of giving away raw footage.

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The time Pete lost half a million Apr 10, 2023

This week we have a chat about cancelling weddings, saving money and Pete's not so amazing crypto journey.

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Catching up with Adam Wing Apr 03, 2023

This week mega wedding videographer and all round good egg Adam Wing pops over for a coffee and a catch up. He talks us through his laid back approach, and how he plans on cutting down a bit this year. He even brought a high and low of the week, what a star.

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Getting your name out there Mar 27, 2023

This week we answer some listener questions and cover some big topics like lighting, learning video and how to get established. Plus some even more important topics like does pineapple belong on a pizza?

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Catching up with Janina Brocklesby Mar 20, 2023

An absolute pleasure to chat to Janina Brocklesby this week. An amazing documentary photographer who's taking the industry by storm, winning all the awards - including the prestigious Rangefinder's Rising Stars. She's awesome and super open with her knowledge and tales of wedding disasters during her career.

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Wedding Saboteurs Mar 13, 2023

This week we're talking more horror stories from weddings. Ever feel like people are working against you? You're not paranoid, it's the wedding saboteurs!!

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Getting those enquiries in! Mar 06, 2023

This week we're chatting about our bookings for 2023 and 2024 and how to keep the enquiries coming in. Also, something about strapping a GoPro to the groom's shoes... we'll let Liam explain this one

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Catching up with Sam Hurd Feb 27, 2023

We're honoured this week to be joined by the amazing Sam Hurd, who tells us how the market is over in the US and how we should all be charging more.

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The book he recommends: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Creative-Act-Way-Being/

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Why are you double the price? Feb 20, 2023

This week we muse on drones, imposter syndrome and justifying prices amongst other things.

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A bit off tangent Feb 13, 2023

This week we go a bit off tangent discussing life and health supplements, as well as a good old catch up after actually shooting some weddings!

The chocolate health drink: https://supernovaliving.com/

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Catching up with Jonny MP Feb 06, 2023

We're so happy to be catching up with Mr Sunset and all round ray of sunshine Jonny MP this week. He shares some insights into his business and some great tips for people starting out.

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His latest workshop: https://jonnymp-develop.com/aspire-and-thrive/

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Is this middle aged life + Sexism in our industry Jan 30, 2023

Join us for a catch up about what's been going on in the industry this week, including some pretty serious discussions about sexism.

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Catching up with Emma Lawson Jan 23, 2023

We're delighted to be joined this week by the wonderful and super inspiring Emma Lawson (emmalawsonphotography.com) who shares some amazing insights into her business.

Emma's website: emmalawsonphotography.com

The amazing CRM she uses: https://sproutsocial.com/features/social-media-crm/

The VA: https://wiva.uk/services/

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Wintering hard Jan 16, 2023

We're back! Join us for a long overdue catch up after Christmas and chat about how we're settling into the new year.

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It's snowing!! Dec 19, 2022

We catch up after a week of illness, boiler breakages and snow. Join us for our final episode of the year!

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Just the two of us Dec 12, 2022

This week it's Liam & Pete chatting away while Laura & Bee are at yoga. We talk about what we've been up to this week, Liam's (seasonal) waning love for his Canon RF 28-70 mm F2 lens, as well as what we want to do better next year.

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We forgot about fake Christmas Dec 05, 2022

We catch up after fake Christmas and discuss anxiety and stress at this time of year.

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Stories from the war Nov 28, 2022

This week we catch up and chat about our previous jobs and how they've helped shape us.

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Booking season ready Nov 21, 2022

A catch up and brainstorm about all the things we can do to prepare for booking season and everything we're looking forward to about the winter wind down.

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I want more friends Nov 14, 2022

Join us before our Sunday lunch for a chat about changes in the industry over the past decade and the importance of making friends.

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Open your EYES! Nov 07, 2022

We're all back together this week, chatting about ways we can all improve and answering a few listener questions.

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Full frontal nudity Oct 31, 2022

Time for Liam and Bee to fly solo; chatting about the last few mad weeks, AI culling and the time Liam accidentally flashed.

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It's so hard! Oct 24, 2022

This week Pete & Laura fly solo, chatting about the madness of the last week and just how hard it is to judge awards.

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Let there be light Oct 17, 2022

This week we chat about Liam's new kit and our top tips for shooting winter weddings.

Liam's fancy new Nanlite Forza 60b lights:

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Pete's cheap Yongnuo video lights:

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Guess who's back Oct 10, 2022

So happy to be reunited this week! We catch up about Bee's dad, and our kids tell us what jobs we should have.

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Confidence Oct 03, 2022

We catch up after a stressful week (a lot of which was spent of vintage buses), and chat about how we gain our couple's confidence.

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Awards Sep 26, 2022

We catch up after a crazy week and chat all about awards; ones we've won and things we look for when judging them.

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Burnout Sep 18, 2022

This week the burnout is REAL. Join us for a good moan about work/stress levels and how we try and overcome it.

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Enquiries, where do they come from? Sep 12, 2022

Join us for a catch up and a chat about where our wedding bookings come from.

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Annoying things about weddings Sep 05, 2022

Today we chat about all the things at weddings that we find pointless and annoying; it's good to have a good moan!

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Pricing Aug 29, 2022

We're back in the UK and discussing all things pricing. How do you know when to face the fear and put your price up?

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Taking care of yourself Aug 22, 2022

Our final episode recorded in Spain! This week we discuss how we take care of ourselves in a busy wedding season, and how important our mental health is.

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Destination weddings Aug 15, 2022

This week we take a break from sunbathing to talk all things destination weddings, whilst sheltering from a crazy tropical storm.

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Q&A Aug 08, 2022

Hola from Spain! Join us on our delightful terrace for a Q & A episode where we chat about drones, staying creatively inspired and pricing among other things.

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It's all gone wrong Aug 01, 2022

This week we reminisce about past mistakes, mishaps and disasters. Also Pete's back from his wedding in France and has totally changed his tune.

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Equipment Jul 25, 2022

This week we catch up after Pete's heatwave wedding, and talk about the equipment we use now and what we used back in the day. Liam also reveals his early days film mishap!

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The best day ever Jul 18, 2022

Join us on the eve of Pete's birthday walk, after a glass or two of vino! We discuss how our personalities affect our job, and touch on social media drama.

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It's hard to fit it all in Jul 11, 2022

On this week's episode we catch up after Pete's birthday weekend and Liam's adventures in Spain. Also we discuss the constant battle for work/life balance and how we try and find the joy in life when we're crazy busy.

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It's really hard to let things go Jul 06, 2022

Today we chat a little bit about editing, what we'd like to outsource and how we all struggle with letting things go. Plus we manage to track down the elusive Liam Crawley who's off on one of his wedding adventures.

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Welcome to the Commune Jun 29, 2022

Here we are sat around a kitchen table talking about losing a house in the pandemic and how we ended up living around the corner from each other. Plus why some of us hate destination weddings and others thrive on them. Among other things.

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