<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/style.xsl" type="text/xsl"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><atom:link href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/photographers-keeping-i/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title><![CDATA[Photographers Keeping it Real]]></title><podcast:guid>420868a4-9ae4-5a6f-8474-e5de8c91dcb8</podcast:guid><lastBuildDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:15:50 +0000</lastBuildDate><generator>Captivate.fm</generator><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><copyright><![CDATA[All rights reserved]]></copyright><managingEditor>Photographers Keeping it Real</managingEditor><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Celebrating the worlds best documentary wedding photographers]]></itunes:summary><image><url>https://artwork.captivate.fm/4554134f-2a8d-4ce4-ae3d-f32a1e90d722/avatars-000341964953-uadba7-original.jpg</url><title>Photographers Keeping it Real</title><link><![CDATA[http://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com]]></link></image><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4554134f-2a8d-4ce4-ae3d-f32a1e90d722/avatars-000341964953-uadba7-original.jpg"/><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Photographers Keeping it Real</itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author>Photographers Keeping it Real</itunes:author><description>Celebrating the worlds best documentary wedding photographers</description><link>http://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com</link><atom:link href="https://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" rel="hub"/><itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Celebrating the worlds best documentary wedding p…]]></itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:category text="Business"></itunes:category><itunes:new-feed-url>https://feeds.captivate.fm/photographers-keeping-i/</itunes:new-feed-url><podcast:locked>no</podcast:locked><podcast:medium>podcast</podcast:medium><item><title>Episode 36 - Vegas, Gangster Salesmen &amp; Surely We Can Do Better Featuring Chris Denner</title><itunes:title>Episode 36 - Vegas, Gangster Salesmen &amp; Surely We Can Do Better Featuring Chris Denner</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<h1>Episode 36 - Vegas, Gangster Salesmen &amp; Surely We Can Do Better Featuring Chris Denner</h1><p>This episode, wedding photographer Chris Denner shares insights from his 27-year career in photography, discussing the challenges of self-employment, the necessity of being a good business operator, and the evolving nature of client relationships in the wedding industry. Chris also explores the role of AI in photography, the significance of mentorship, and the changing dynamics of modern couples. He encourages photographers to embrace their unique styles and to be proactive in their client interactions, ultimately highlighting the need for creativity and adaptability in a saturated market.</p><p>Chris &amp; Scott Discuss;</p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Self-employment is challenging but rewarding.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Business acumen is essential for photographers.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Creativity must be nurtured and exercised regularly.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Understanding client needs leads to better relationships.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Financial management strategies can ease stress.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>AI can be a valuable tool in photography.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Mentorship and community support are vital for growth.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Modern couples seek deeper connections with their photographers.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>The photography industry is becoming increasingly competitive.</li></ol><br/><p>Show links;</p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><a href="https://chrisdenner.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chris's website</a></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><a href="https://account.imagen-ai.com/profile-shop/chris-denner-x/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chris's Imagen profile</a></li></ol><br/><p>Hosted by <a href="https://scottcarneyphotography.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scott Carney Photography</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Episode 36 - Vegas, Gangster Salesmen &amp; Surely We Can Do Better Featuring Chris Denner</h1><p>This episode, wedding photographer Chris Denner shares insights from his 27-year career in photography, discussing the challenges of self-employment, the necessity of being a good business operator, and the evolving nature of client relationships in the wedding industry. Chris also explores the role of AI in photography, the significance of mentorship, and the changing dynamics of modern couples. He encourages photographers to embrace their unique styles and to be proactive in their client interactions, ultimately highlighting the need for creativity and adaptability in a saturated market.</p><p>Chris &amp; Scott Discuss;</p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Self-employment is challenging but rewarding.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Business acumen is essential for photographers.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Creativity must be nurtured and exercised regularly.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Understanding client needs leads to better relationships.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Financial management strategies can ease stress.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>AI can be a valuable tool in photography.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Mentorship and community support are vital for growth.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Modern couples seek deeper connections with their photographers.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>The photography industry is becoming increasingly competitive.</li></ol><br/><p>Show links;</p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><a href="https://chrisdenner.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chris's website</a></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><a href="https://account.imagen-ai.com/profile-shop/chris-denner-x/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chris's Imagen profile</a></li></ol><br/><p>Hosted by <a href="https://scottcarneyphotography.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scott Carney Photography</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[http://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">68445f69-2c56-4557-ba84-3a01efee8fb7</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4554134f-2a8d-4ce4-ae3d-f32a1e90d722/avatars-000341964953-uadba7-original.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/68445f69-2c56-4557-ba84-3a01efee8fb7.mp3" length="93959076" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:05:15</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>36</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>36</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Episode 35 - Marketing, Industry Compromise &amp; F**k SEO with Martin Cheung</title><itunes:title>Episode 35 - Marketing, Industry Compromise &amp; F**k SEO with Martin Cheung</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<h1>Episode 35 - Marketing, Industry Compromise &amp; F**k SEO with Martin Cheung</h1><p>Back for 2026, host Scott, owner of Photographers Keeping It Real welcomes Nottingham-based wedding photographer Martin Cheung to discuss the evolving landscape of wedding photography and the importance of collaboration within the industry. They delve into Martin's journey from a corporate IT job to becoming a full-time wedding photographer, emphasising the balance between personal life and work commitments. Martin shares insights on how to effectively engages with clients and other wedding suppliers, highlighting the significance of being helpful and approachable to secure recommendations and build lasting relationships. The conversation also touches on the impact of social media and the shift in marketing strategies, particularly the diminishing role of traditional SEO in favor of more direct client engagement through platforms like Instagram and TikTok.</p><p>Scott &amp; Martin discuss;</p><ul><li>"Take good photos and be helpful but If you can only do one of the two, be helpful."</li><li>"Don't worry about SEO; focus on what your clients want to hear."</li><li>"Modern brides don't really use Google."</li><li>"You can make the business whatever you want."</li><li>"The conversion rate is important to understand."</li><li>"You have to compromise at every level in wedding photography."</li><li>"Be nice to a magician, and you might get bookings worth eight grand."</li></ul><br/><p>Find out more about Photographers Keeping it Real here - https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/</p><p>Show Links:</p><ul><li>Martin Cheung - https://www.martincphotography.co.uk/</li><li>Wedding Photography Unveiled Podcast - https://www.martincphotography.co.uk/wedding-photography-unveiled/</li><li>Martins Website Design Business - https://www.martincphotography.co.uk/wedding-photography-unveiled/</li><li>Host - Scott Carney Photography - https://scottcarneyphotography.com/</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><p><br></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Episode 35 - Marketing, Industry Compromise &amp; F**k SEO with Martin Cheung</h1><p>Back for 2026, host Scott, owner of Photographers Keeping It Real welcomes Nottingham-based wedding photographer Martin Cheung to discuss the evolving landscape of wedding photography and the importance of collaboration within the industry. They delve into Martin's journey from a corporate IT job to becoming a full-time wedding photographer, emphasising the balance between personal life and work commitments. Martin shares insights on how to effectively engages with clients and other wedding suppliers, highlighting the significance of being helpful and approachable to secure recommendations and build lasting relationships. The conversation also touches on the impact of social media and the shift in marketing strategies, particularly the diminishing role of traditional SEO in favor of more direct client engagement through platforms like Instagram and TikTok.</p><p>Scott &amp; Martin discuss;</p><ul><li>"Take good photos and be helpful but If you can only do one of the two, be helpful."</li><li>"Don't worry about SEO; focus on what your clients want to hear."</li><li>"Modern brides don't really use Google."</li><li>"You can make the business whatever you want."</li><li>"The conversion rate is important to understand."</li><li>"You have to compromise at every level in wedding photography."</li><li>"Be nice to a magician, and you might get bookings worth eight grand."</li></ul><br/><p>Find out more about Photographers Keeping it Real here - https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/</p><p>Show Links:</p><ul><li>Martin Cheung - https://www.martincphotography.co.uk/</li><li>Wedding Photography Unveiled Podcast - https://www.martincphotography.co.uk/wedding-photography-unveiled/</li><li>Martins Website Design Business - https://www.martincphotography.co.uk/wedding-photography-unveiled/</li><li>Host - Scott Carney Photography - https://scottcarneyphotography.com/</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><p><br></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[http://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">91813377-cb59-45cb-a5c4-5ba080438d6f</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4554134f-2a8d-4ce4-ae3d-f32a1e90d722/avatars-000341964953-uadba7-original.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/91813377-cb59-45cb-a5c4-5ba080438d6f.mp3" length="100919256" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:10:05</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>35</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>35</podcast:episode></item><item><title>EPISODE 34 - SET FOR SUCCESS SUMMIT AND CHEESE WITH MICAELA KARINA</title><itunes:title>EPISODE 34 - SET FOR SUCCESS SUMMIT AND CHEESE WITH MICAELA KARINA</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>EPISODE 34 - SET FOR SUCCESS SUMMIT AND CHEESE WITH MICAELA KARINA</p><p>The summit is a free to attend online event for photographers over 3 days between the 10th and the 12th of February 2025 with 18 industry leading speakers, including the likes of Sam Hurd, Corey Potter, Melissa Love, Lisa Devlin, Faye Cornhill, Adam Lowndes, Anna Pumer and many many more covering everything from SEO, workflows, websites, social media, marketing, making iPhone films and even money and avoiding burnout. All designed to improve your business</p><p>Register here (affiliate link) - <a href="https://courses.get-it-together.co.uk/a/2148040251/a8KN2mt2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://courses.get-it-together.co.uk/a/2148040251/a8KN2mt2</a></p><p>Micaela is one of the nicest people in the industry and we have a great chat including;</p><ul><li>Micaela's favourite cheese</li><li>Visibility for your business and Meta ads</li><li>Micaela's start into weddings</li><li>Time vs money with marketing</li><li>The Set for Success Summit</li><li>Small changes that make big changes </li><li>Much more...</li></ul><br/><p>Show Links;</p><ul><li>Micaela's website - <a href="https://www.micaelakarina.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.micaelakarina.com/</a></li><li>Micaela's Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/micaelakarinaphotography" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/micaelakarinaphotography</a></li><li>Set for Success Summit Register - <a href="https://courses.get-it-together.co.uk/a/2148040251/a8KN2mt2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://courses.get-it-together.co.uk/a/2148040251/a8KN2mt2</a></li><li>No Fluff Facebook Ads Course - <a href="https://courses.get-it-together.co.uk/a/38013/a8KN2mt2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://courses.get-it-together.co.uk/a/38013/a8KN2mt2</a></li></ul><br/><p><strong>Join PKIR here: </strong><a href="https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/</a></p><p>Host: Scott Carney - <a href="https://www.scottcarneyphotography.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.scottcarneyphotography.com/</a></p><p>Join PKIR to listen to exclusive members only extended versions of the podcast, submit to the awards and watch exclusive members content to help improve your documentary wedding photography - <a href="https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/</u></strong></a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>EPISODE 34 - SET FOR SUCCESS SUMMIT AND CHEESE WITH MICAELA KARINA</p><p>The summit is a free to attend online event for photographers over 3 days between the 10th and the 12th of February 2025 with 18 industry leading speakers, including the likes of Sam Hurd, Corey Potter, Melissa Love, Lisa Devlin, Faye Cornhill, Adam Lowndes, Anna Pumer and many many more covering everything from SEO, workflows, websites, social media, marketing, making iPhone films and even money and avoiding burnout. All designed to improve your business</p><p>Register here (affiliate link) - <a href="https://courses.get-it-together.co.uk/a/2148040251/a8KN2mt2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://courses.get-it-together.co.uk/a/2148040251/a8KN2mt2</a></p><p>Micaela is one of the nicest people in the industry and we have a great chat including;</p><ul><li>Micaela's favourite cheese</li><li>Visibility for your business and Meta ads</li><li>Micaela's start into weddings</li><li>Time vs money with marketing</li><li>The Set for Success Summit</li><li>Small changes that make big changes </li><li>Much more...</li></ul><br/><p>Show Links;</p><ul><li>Micaela's website - <a href="https://www.micaelakarina.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.micaelakarina.com/</a></li><li>Micaela's Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/micaelakarinaphotography" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/micaelakarinaphotography</a></li><li>Set for Success Summit Register - <a href="https://courses.get-it-together.co.uk/a/2148040251/a8KN2mt2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://courses.get-it-together.co.uk/a/2148040251/a8KN2mt2</a></li><li>No Fluff Facebook Ads Course - <a href="https://courses.get-it-together.co.uk/a/38013/a8KN2mt2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://courses.get-it-together.co.uk/a/38013/a8KN2mt2</a></li></ul><br/><p><strong>Join PKIR here: </strong><a href="https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/</a></p><p>Host: Scott Carney - <a href="https://www.scottcarneyphotography.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.scottcarneyphotography.com/</a></p><p>Join PKIR to listen to exclusive members only extended versions of the podcast, submit to the awards and watch exclusive members content to help improve your documentary wedding photography - <a href="https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/</u></strong></a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/podcast/episode-34-featuring-micaela-karina]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">1b108e34-86b4-412d-a2db-318bc381a481</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4554134f-2a8d-4ce4-ae3d-f32a1e90d722/avatars-000341964953-uadba7-original.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/ab8f9a98-6569-4ce3-b41f-19a1971c360c/PKIR-Podcast-Micaela-Karina.mp3" length="72866765" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>50:36</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>34</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>34</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Episode 33 - House Plants, Starting in Weddings and Larger Wedding Previews with Ben Lee</title><itunes:title>Episode 33 - House Plants, Starting in Weddings and Larger Wedding Previews with Ben Lee</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<h1>Episode 33 - House Plants, Starting in Weddings and Larger Wedding Previews with Ben Lee</h1><p>In this episode I welcome the very talented wedding photographer, <a href="https://benlee.photography/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>B</u>en Lee</strong></a> to the podcast. Ben has actually only been photographing weddings for a couple of years but has grown to become a huge talent and it was a pleasure to chat to him. We discuss;</p><ul><li>House plants</li><li>Bens awards</li><li>Bens fashion career and day job</li><li>Finding your style early on</li><li>Tips for getting second shooter work</li><li>Bens appearance on Tenable the gameshow</li><li>Delivering larger wedding previews </li><li>Much much more...</li></ul><br/><p>Show Links:</p><ul><li><a href="https://benlee.photography/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Bens Website - </strong>https://benlee.photography/</a></li><li><a href="https://samdocker.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Sam Docker - </strong>https://samdocker.co/</a></li><li><a href="https://thisisreportage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>This Is Reportage - </strong>https://thisisreportage.com/</a></li><li><a href="https://nine-dots.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>NineDots - </strong>https://nine-dots.co/</a></li><li><a href="https://andygaines.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Andy Gaines - </strong>https://andygaines.com/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.wirkenphoto.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Tyler Wirken - </strong>https://www.wirkenphoto.com/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.chelseacannarphotography.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Chelsea Cannar - </strong>https://www.chelseacannarphotography.com/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.mandgweddingphotography.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Patrick Mateer (The Mateers) - </strong>https://www.mandgweddingphotography.co.uk/</a></li><li><a href="https://andrewkeher.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Andrew Keher - </strong>https://andrewkeher.co.uk/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.tombeynonphotography.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Tom Beynon - </strong>https://www.tombeynonphotography.com/</a></li></ul><br/><p><strong>Join PKIR here: </strong><a href="https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/</a></p><p>Host: Scott Carney - <a href="https://www.scottcarneyphotography.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.scottcarneyphotography.com/</a></p><p>Join PKIR to listen to exclusive members only extended versions of the podcast, submit to the awards and watch exclusive members content to help improve your documentary wedding photography - <a href="https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/</u></strong></a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Episode 33 - House Plants, Starting in Weddings and Larger Wedding Previews with Ben Lee</h1><p>In this episode I welcome the very talented wedding photographer, <a href="https://benlee.photography/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>B</u>en Lee</strong></a> to the podcast. Ben has actually only been photographing weddings for a couple of years but has grown to become a huge talent and it was a pleasure to chat to him. We discuss;</p><ul><li>House plants</li><li>Bens awards</li><li>Bens fashion career and day job</li><li>Finding your style early on</li><li>Tips for getting second shooter work</li><li>Bens appearance on Tenable the gameshow</li><li>Delivering larger wedding previews </li><li>Much much more...</li></ul><br/><p>Show Links:</p><ul><li><a href="https://benlee.photography/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Bens Website - </strong>https://benlee.photography/</a></li><li><a href="https://samdocker.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Sam Docker - </strong>https://samdocker.co/</a></li><li><a href="https://thisisreportage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>This Is Reportage - </strong>https://thisisreportage.com/</a></li><li><a href="https://nine-dots.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>NineDots - </strong>https://nine-dots.co/</a></li><li><a href="https://andygaines.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Andy Gaines - </strong>https://andygaines.com/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.wirkenphoto.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Tyler Wirken - </strong>https://www.wirkenphoto.com/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.chelseacannarphotography.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Chelsea Cannar - </strong>https://www.chelseacannarphotography.com/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.mandgweddingphotography.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Patrick Mateer (The Mateers) - </strong>https://www.mandgweddingphotography.co.uk/</a></li><li><a href="https://andrewkeher.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Andrew Keher - </strong>https://andrewkeher.co.uk/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.tombeynonphotography.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Tom Beynon - </strong>https://www.tombeynonphotography.com/</a></li></ul><br/><p><strong>Join PKIR here: </strong><a href="https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/</a></p><p>Host: Scott Carney - <a href="https://www.scottcarneyphotography.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.scottcarneyphotography.com/</a></p><p>Join PKIR to listen to exclusive members only extended versions of the podcast, submit to the awards and watch exclusive members content to help improve your documentary wedding photography - <a href="https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/</u></strong></a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/podcast/episode-34-featuring-ben-lee]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">98520377-b366-4f73-a7ba-3749a2e1e4dc</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4554134f-2a8d-4ce4-ae3d-f32a1e90d722/avatars-000341964953-uadba7-original.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/a9f771ba-acc6-4471-9cad-b957251bd4cd/PKIR-Podcast-Ben-Lee.mp3" length="64679991" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>44:54</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>33</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>33</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Episode 32 - Is less more with client galleries featuring Marc Gartland</title><itunes:title>Episode 32 - Is less more with client galleries featuring Marc Gartland</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<h1>Episode 32 - Is less more with client galleries featuring Marc Gartland</h1><p>In this episode I welcome the wonderful Liverpool based wedding photographer, <a href="https://www.marcgartlandphoto.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Marc Gartland</u></strong></a> to the podcast. Marc has won multiple awards from PKIR, TIR and judged a round of our awards in 2024. We discuss;</p><ul><li>Editing backlog</li><li>What we do in the off season </li><li>Struggles of running a wedding photography business including social media posting </li><li>The Panasonic Lumic S511 camera and Panasonic Lumix system for weddings</li><li>Judging photography awards</li><li>Is less more with client galleries? </li><li>How is 2025 looking for Marc?  </li><li>Much much more...</li></ul><br/><p>Show Links:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.marcgartlandphoto.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Mark Gartland's Website</strong></a> -<a href="https://www.marcgartlandphoto.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.marcgartlandphoto.co.uk/</a></li><li><strong>Hollie &amp; Patrick Mateer website -</strong> <a href="https://www.mandgweddingphotography.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>https://www.mandgweddingphotography.co.uk/</u></strong></a></li><li><strong>David Scholes Photography - </strong><a href="https://www.davidscholesphotography.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>https://www.davidscholesphotography.co.uk/</u></strong></a></li><li><strong><u>Lyndsey Goddard Panasonic Blog Post - </u></strong><a href="https://www.lyndseygoddard.com/canon-to-panasonic-the-move-to-lumix-s5ii-for-wedding-photography/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>https://www.lyndseygoddard.com/canon-to-panasonic-the-move-to-lumix-s5ii-for-wedding-photography/</u></strong></a></li></ul><br/><p><strong>Join PKIR here: </strong><a href="https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/</a></p><p>Host: Scott Carney - <a href="https://www.scottcarneyphotography.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.scottcarneyphotography.com/</a></p><p>Join PKIR to listen to exclusive members only extended versions of the podcast, submit to the awards and watch exclusive members content to help improve your documentary wedding photography - <a href="https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/</u></strong></a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Episode 32 - Is less more with client galleries featuring Marc Gartland</h1><p>In this episode I welcome the wonderful Liverpool based wedding photographer, <a href="https://www.marcgartlandphoto.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Marc Gartland</u></strong></a> to the podcast. Marc has won multiple awards from PKIR, TIR and judged a round of our awards in 2024. We discuss;</p><ul><li>Editing backlog</li><li>What we do in the off season </li><li>Struggles of running a wedding photography business including social media posting </li><li>The Panasonic Lumic S511 camera and Panasonic Lumix system for weddings</li><li>Judging photography awards</li><li>Is less more with client galleries? </li><li>How is 2025 looking for Marc?  </li><li>Much much more...</li></ul><br/><p>Show Links:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.marcgartlandphoto.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Mark Gartland's Website</strong></a> -<a href="https://www.marcgartlandphoto.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.marcgartlandphoto.co.uk/</a></li><li><strong>Hollie &amp; Patrick Mateer website -</strong> <a href="https://www.mandgweddingphotography.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>https://www.mandgweddingphotography.co.uk/</u></strong></a></li><li><strong>David Scholes Photography - </strong><a href="https://www.davidscholesphotography.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>https://www.davidscholesphotography.co.uk/</u></strong></a></li><li><strong><u>Lyndsey Goddard Panasonic Blog Post - </u></strong><a href="https://www.lyndseygoddard.com/canon-to-panasonic-the-move-to-lumix-s5ii-for-wedding-photography/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>https://www.lyndseygoddard.com/canon-to-panasonic-the-move-to-lumix-s5ii-for-wedding-photography/</u></strong></a></li></ul><br/><p><strong>Join PKIR here: </strong><a href="https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/</a></p><p>Host: Scott Carney - <a href="https://www.scottcarneyphotography.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.scottcarneyphotography.com/</a></p><p>Join PKIR to listen to exclusive members only extended versions of the podcast, submit to the awards and watch exclusive members content to help improve your documentary wedding photography - <a href="https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/</u></strong></a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[http://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">30c144fa-0e0d-4b8a-8aaa-dce660ba8f0e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4554134f-2a8d-4ce4-ae3d-f32a1e90d722/avatars-000341964953-uadba7-original.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/8b43ee1a-fdf2-454b-a271-5e064cc43eb2/PKIR-Podcast-Marc-Gartland.mp3" length="73856218" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>51:17</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>32</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>32</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Episode 31 - Balancing Full Time work with Weddings Featuring Damion Mower</title><itunes:title>Episode 31 - Balancing Full Time work with Weddings Featuring Damion Mower</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<h1>Episode 31 - Balancing Full Time work with Weddings Featuring Damion Mower</h1><p>In this episode I welcome the wonderful Damion Mower to the podcast. Damion is a wedding photographer, previous owner of The Trained Eye and works full time in marketing. We discuss;</p><ul><li>Balancing full time work with a wedding photography business</li><li>Marquee weddings on private land</li><li>SEO and moving websites to Kadence</li><li>The Trained Eye, photography communities and sharing knowledge</li><li>Awards - entering them for reassurance and marketing</li><li>Damions approach to the day, mixing portraits with documentary and candid&nbsp;</li><li>Advice for photographers&nbsp;</li><li>Much much more...&nbsp;</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><p>Show Links:</p><ul><li><a href="https://damionmowerphotography.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Damions Website -&nbsp;https://damionmowerphotography.co.uk/</strong></a></li></ul><br/><p><strong>Join PKIR here: </strong><a href="https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/</a></p><p>Host: Scott Carney - <a href="https://www.scottcarneyphotography.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.scottcarneyphotography.com/</a></p><p>Join PKIR to listen to exclusive members only extended versions of the podcast, submit to the awards and watch exclusive members content to help improve your documentary wedding photography - <a href="https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/</u></strong></a></p><p><br></p><p>Don't forget to check out Damion's work here:</p><p><a href="https://damionmowerphotography.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Web</a>&nbsp;//&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/damionmowerphotography/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Insta</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Episode 31 - Balancing Full Time work with Weddings Featuring Damion Mower</h1><p>In this episode I welcome the wonderful Damion Mower to the podcast. Damion is a wedding photographer, previous owner of The Trained Eye and works full time in marketing. We discuss;</p><ul><li>Balancing full time work with a wedding photography business</li><li>Marquee weddings on private land</li><li>SEO and moving websites to Kadence</li><li>The Trained Eye, photography communities and sharing knowledge</li><li>Awards - entering them for reassurance and marketing</li><li>Damions approach to the day, mixing portraits with documentary and candid&nbsp;</li><li>Advice for photographers&nbsp;</li><li>Much much more...&nbsp;</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><p>Show Links:</p><ul><li><a href="https://damionmowerphotography.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Damions Website -&nbsp;https://damionmowerphotography.co.uk/</strong></a></li></ul><br/><p><strong>Join PKIR here: </strong><a href="https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/</a></p><p>Host: Scott Carney - <a href="https://www.scottcarneyphotography.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.scottcarneyphotography.com/</a></p><p>Join PKIR to listen to exclusive members only extended versions of the podcast, submit to the awards and watch exclusive members content to help improve your documentary wedding photography - <a href="https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/</u></strong></a></p><p><br></p><p>Don't forget to check out Damion's work here:</p><p><a href="https://damionmowerphotography.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Web</a>&nbsp;//&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/damionmowerphotography/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Insta</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/podcast/episode-31-featuring-damion-mower]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c502d87a-ae6b-4be0-8bdb-2a0716ec6fc4</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4554134f-2a8d-4ce4-ae3d-f32a1e90d722/avatars-000341964953-uadba7-original.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/540a1b70-b740-409c-9335-b36a3b4c321e/PKIR-Podcast-Featuring-Damion-Mower.mp3" length="66716150" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>46:19</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>31</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>31</podcast:episode></item><item><title>What you are not doing with your marketing *but should be with Alice Benham</title><itunes:title>What you are not doing with your marketing *but should be with Alice Benham</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<h1>Episode 30 - What you are not doing with your marketing *but should be, with Alice Benham</h1><p>In this episode, I welcome business and marketing expert Alice Benham. Alice shares amazing tips on creating a simple marketing strategy, managing burn out with positive habits and some great tips for creating your own content without feeling too salesy! </p><p>Alices new book, The Digital Marketing Handbook comes out on the 20th June 2024. Find all the links below on how to order and find out more about Alice. </p><p>Show Links:</p><ul><li><strong>Alices Website - https://www.alicebenham.co.uk/</strong></li><li><strong>Alices Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alice_benham/</strong></li><li><strong>The Digital Marketing Handbook - </strong><a href="https://www.alicebenham.co.uk/book" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.alicebenham.co.uk/book</strong></a> <strong>Discount code for 20% off on pre order - ABCOMMUNITY20</strong></li><li><strong>OnPaper.shop - https://onpaper.shop/&nbsp;</strong></li><li><strong>Starting the Conversation Podcast -&nbsp;</strong></li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/starting-the-conversation/id1347265219" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/starting-the-conversation/id1347265219</strong></a></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4IJW7DoTlGN012Zr9DfiPx?si=AbRtNztuRxeZlNiwb36NvQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://open.spotify.com/show/4IJW7DoTlGN012Zr9DfiPx?si=AbRtNztuRxeZlNiwb36NvQ</strong></a></p><p><strong>Join PKIR here: </strong><a href="https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/</a></p><p>Host: Scott Carney - <a href="https://www.scottcarneyphotography.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.scottcarneyphotography.com/</a></p><p>  </p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Episode 30 - What you are not doing with your marketing *but should be, with Alice Benham</h1><p>In this episode, I welcome business and marketing expert Alice Benham. Alice shares amazing tips on creating a simple marketing strategy, managing burn out with positive habits and some great tips for creating your own content without feeling too salesy! </p><p>Alices new book, The Digital Marketing Handbook comes out on the 20th June 2024. Find all the links below on how to order and find out more about Alice. </p><p>Show Links:</p><ul><li><strong>Alices Website - https://www.alicebenham.co.uk/</strong></li><li><strong>Alices Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alice_benham/</strong></li><li><strong>The Digital Marketing Handbook - </strong><a href="https://www.alicebenham.co.uk/book" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.alicebenham.co.uk/book</strong></a> <strong>Discount code for 20% off on pre order - ABCOMMUNITY20</strong></li><li><strong>OnPaper.shop - https://onpaper.shop/&nbsp;</strong></li><li><strong>Starting the Conversation Podcast -&nbsp;</strong></li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/starting-the-conversation/id1347265219" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/starting-the-conversation/id1347265219</strong></a></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4IJW7DoTlGN012Zr9DfiPx?si=AbRtNztuRxeZlNiwb36NvQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://open.spotify.com/show/4IJW7DoTlGN012Zr9DfiPx?si=AbRtNztuRxeZlNiwb36NvQ</strong></a></p><p><strong>Join PKIR here: </strong><a href="https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/</a></p><p>Host: Scott Carney - <a href="https://www.scottcarneyphotography.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.scottcarneyphotography.com/</a></p><p>  </p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/podcast/episode-30-featuring-Alice-Benham]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">2f2f2293-be02-41d9-8636-0fa8152e56b9</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4554134f-2a8d-4ce4-ae3d-f32a1e90d722/avatars-000341964953-uadba7-original.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/34a5bf5c-7b3e-4c66-bf60-c1e7b51ba618/PKIR-Podcast-Featuring-Alice-Benham.mp3" length="61261038" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>42:32</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>30</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>30</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Episode 29 - Homepage Secret Weapon with Ed Godden</title><itunes:title>Episode 29 - Homepage Secret Weapon with Ed Godden</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<h1>Episode 29 - Homepage Secret Weapon with Ed Godden</h1><p>In this episode I welcome Ed Godden, Nottinghamshire based wedding photographer. I have been a huge fan of Ed's work for a while and it was wonderful to sit down and chat with him. In this episode we discuss;</p><ul><li>Fashion, shackets and what to wear to weddings</li><li>Judging photography awards</li><li>Having a photojournalistic background and how that helps with weddings</li><li>Keeping things simple with your website and preset</li><li>Eds homepage secret weapon</li><li>Pricing on your website</li><li>Gear and keeping things simple</li><li>Film photography</li><li>Training and mentoring</li></ul><br/><h2>Show Links:</h2><p>Show Links;</p><ul><li>Website - <a href="https://www.edgodden.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.edgodden.co.uk/</strong></a></li><li>Instagram - <a href="http://instagram.com/edgodden" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>http://instagram.com/edgodden</strong></a></li><li>Perspective Podcast Episode -&nbsp;<a href="https://perspectivebycinemate.com/episodes/103" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://perspectivebycinemate.com/episodes/103</strong></a></li><li>Eds for Photographers Section -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.edgodden.co.uk/for-photographers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.edgodden.co.uk/for-photographers</strong></a></li><li>Fujicast Podcast -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fujicast.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.fujicast.co.uk/</strong></a></li></ul><br/><p>Join PKIR to listen to exclusive members only extended versions of the podcast, submit to the awards and watch exclusive members content to help improve your documentary wedding photography - <a href="https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/</u></strong></a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Episode 29 - Homepage Secret Weapon with Ed Godden</h1><p>In this episode I welcome Ed Godden, Nottinghamshire based wedding photographer. I have been a huge fan of Ed's work for a while and it was wonderful to sit down and chat with him. In this episode we discuss;</p><ul><li>Fashion, shackets and what to wear to weddings</li><li>Judging photography awards</li><li>Having a photojournalistic background and how that helps with weddings</li><li>Keeping things simple with your website and preset</li><li>Eds homepage secret weapon</li><li>Pricing on your website</li><li>Gear and keeping things simple</li><li>Film photography</li><li>Training and mentoring</li></ul><br/><h2>Show Links:</h2><p>Show Links;</p><ul><li>Website - <a href="https://www.edgodden.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.edgodden.co.uk/</strong></a></li><li>Instagram - <a href="http://instagram.com/edgodden" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>http://instagram.com/edgodden</strong></a></li><li>Perspective Podcast Episode -&nbsp;<a href="https://perspectivebycinemate.com/episodes/103" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://perspectivebycinemate.com/episodes/103</strong></a></li><li>Eds for Photographers Section -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.edgodden.co.uk/for-photographers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.edgodden.co.uk/for-photographers</strong></a></li><li>Fujicast Podcast -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fujicast.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.fujicast.co.uk/</strong></a></li></ul><br/><p>Join PKIR to listen to exclusive members only extended versions of the podcast, submit to the awards and watch exclusive members content to help improve your documentary wedding photography - <a href="https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/</u></strong></a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/podcast/episode-29-homepage-secret-weapon-with-ed-godden]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">34af06d5-8e7b-4854-874b-9dc55de589b1</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4554134f-2a8d-4ce4-ae3d-f32a1e90d722/avatars-000341964953-uadba7-original.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/d2814b5f-253c-440d-ad43-ab23a51c6c7c/PKIR-Podcast-Ed-Godden.mp3" length="87392364" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:00:41</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>29</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>29</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Episode 28 - Special Guest Tom Aizenberg</title><itunes:title>Episode 28 - Special Guest Tom Aizenberg</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Episode 28 - Special Guest Tom Aizenberg</p><p>In this episode I welcome London based wedding photographer Tom Aizenberg. Tom is a hugely talented photographer with many PKIR awards as well as many other awards within the documentary wedding photography world. In this episode we discuss;</p><ul><li>Kindergarten Cop&nbsp;</li><li>Burnout without any autumn / winter break</li><li>Updating your portfolio throughout the year&nbsp;</li><li>Overwhelm with New Year marketing</li><li>Corporate photography work&nbsp;</li><li>Do you need to know how to use flash for wedding photography?&nbsp;</li><li>35mm / 50mm lens combo&nbsp;</li><li>Dance floor lighting and having lighting knowledge up your sleeve</li></ul><br/><p>Members Only Content;</p><ul><li>Tom’s main marketing&nbsp;</li><li>Lead sources and more in depth about SEO</li></ul><br/><p>Show Links;</p><ul><li>&nbsp;Website - <a href="https://www.tomaizenberg.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tomaizenberg.com</a></li><li>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tomaizenbergphoto/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tomaizenbergphoto/</a></li><li>The Art of SEO - <a href="https://theartofseo.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://theartofseo.co/</a></li><li>Patrick Mateer (The Mateers) - <a href="https://www.mandgweddingphotography.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mandgweddingphotography.co.uk/</a></li></ul><br/>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Episode 28 - Special Guest Tom Aizenberg</p><p>In this episode I welcome London based wedding photographer Tom Aizenberg. Tom is a hugely talented photographer with many PKIR awards as well as many other awards within the documentary wedding photography world. In this episode we discuss;</p><ul><li>Kindergarten Cop&nbsp;</li><li>Burnout without any autumn / winter break</li><li>Updating your portfolio throughout the year&nbsp;</li><li>Overwhelm with New Year marketing</li><li>Corporate photography work&nbsp;</li><li>Do you need to know how to use flash for wedding photography?&nbsp;</li><li>35mm / 50mm lens combo&nbsp;</li><li>Dance floor lighting and having lighting knowledge up your sleeve</li></ul><br/><p>Members Only Content;</p><ul><li>Tom’s main marketing&nbsp;</li><li>Lead sources and more in depth about SEO</li></ul><br/><p>Show Links;</p><ul><li>&nbsp;Website - <a href="https://www.tomaizenberg.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tomaizenberg.com</a></li><li>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tomaizenbergphoto/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tomaizenbergphoto/</a></li><li>The Art of SEO - <a href="https://theartofseo.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://theartofseo.co/</a></li><li>Patrick Mateer (The Mateers) - <a href="https://www.mandgweddingphotography.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mandgweddingphotography.co.uk/</a></li></ul><br/>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/podcast/episode-28-special-guest-tom-aizenberg]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">13eac1e7-9ba5-45b5-81ce-838f2ae42a98</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4554134f-2a8d-4ce4-ae3d-f32a1e90d722/avatars-000341964953-uadba7-original.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/1443a2fb-fecc-481b-b840-25bb913569c0/PKIR-Podcast-Tom-Aizenberg-Short.mp3" length="61880102" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>42:58</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>28</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>28</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Episode 27 - Take to the Streets featuring Matt Badenoch</title><itunes:title>Episode 27 - Take to the Streets featuring Matt Badenoch</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<h1>Episode 27 - Take to the Streets featuring Matt Badenoch</h1><p>In this episode I welcome the wonderful Matt Badenoch. One of the nicest guys I had ever spoken to and a big inspiration of mine since I started out in weddings. Matt has just launched his Street with Matt - street photography workshops. I was lucky to go to a workshop with Matt at the end of last year and it was so much fun and I learned a lot so I would highly recommend them. Head over to <a href="https://streetwithmatt.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>streetwithmatt.com</strong></a> to see his upcoming workshops and trips.&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode we discuss:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>SEO how Matt is still ranking despite hardly working on his website in years</li><li>How Matt went from 4 months of savings to a full time wedding photographer</li><li>Street photography, how it has helped Matt with his wedding photography, mental health and life.</li><li>Matts recent ADHD diagnosis and his coping mechanisms without medication</li><li>Matts tips for anyone thinking of starting their own workshops&nbsp;</li><li>Much much more…</li></ul><br/><h2>Show Links:</h2><p><a href="https://www.mattbadenoch.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Matts Website</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattbadenochphoto/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Matts Instagram</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="https://streetwithmatt.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Street with Matt Website</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/streetwithmatt/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Street with Matt Instagram</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://docday.international/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>DocDay</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://annapumerphotography.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Anna Pumer</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://thisisreportage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>This is Reportage</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://seeminglyinsignificant.com/product/is-this-something/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Is This Something - York Place Studios book</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://angelawardbrown.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Angela Ward Brown</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://amzn.eu/d/5CL6tNM" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Where Children Sleep Book</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://jaydohertyphotography.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Jay Doherty</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://nine-dots.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>NineDots</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.snapphotofestival.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>SNAP!</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Join Photographers Keeping it Real here: <a href="https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/</u></strong></a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Episode 27 - Take to the Streets featuring Matt Badenoch</h1><p>In this episode I welcome the wonderful Matt Badenoch. One of the nicest guys I had ever spoken to and a big inspiration of mine since I started out in weddings. Matt has just launched his Street with Matt - street photography workshops. I was lucky to go to a workshop with Matt at the end of last year and it was so much fun and I learned a lot so I would highly recommend them. Head over to <a href="https://streetwithmatt.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>streetwithmatt.com</strong></a> to see his upcoming workshops and trips.&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode we discuss:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>SEO how Matt is still ranking despite hardly working on his website in years</li><li>How Matt went from 4 months of savings to a full time wedding photographer</li><li>Street photography, how it has helped Matt with his wedding photography, mental health and life.</li><li>Matts recent ADHD diagnosis and his coping mechanisms without medication</li><li>Matts tips for anyone thinking of starting their own workshops&nbsp;</li><li>Much much more…</li></ul><br/><h2>Show Links:</h2><p><a href="https://www.mattbadenoch.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Matts Website</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattbadenochphoto/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Matts Instagram</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="https://streetwithmatt.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Street with Matt Website</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/streetwithmatt/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Street with Matt Instagram</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://docday.international/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>DocDay</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://annapumerphotography.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Anna Pumer</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://thisisreportage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>This is Reportage</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://seeminglyinsignificant.com/product/is-this-something/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Is This Something - York Place Studios book</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://angelawardbrown.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Angela Ward Brown</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://amzn.eu/d/5CL6tNM" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Where Children Sleep Book</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://jaydohertyphotography.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Jay Doherty</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://nine-dots.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>NineDots</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.snapphotofestival.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>SNAP!</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Join Photographers Keeping it Real here: <a href="https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/</u></strong></a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/podcast/episode-27-featuring-matt-badenoch]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f9f0634-0e0c-44b3-8c34-5d372d158a60</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/03e54efd-6584-4edc-8583-d5e491bc22ea/Glxwtdy3Cfhr_lg70uZ8cdoz.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/739e79cd-ef2a-4241-82b7-e906d21cb311/PKIR-Podcast-Matt-Badenoch.mp3" length="119722823" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:23:08</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>27</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>27</podcast:episode></item><item><title>EPISODE 26 - IAN WELDON - NORTHERN EXPOSURE CONFERENCE</title><itunes:title>EPISODE 26 - IAN WELDON - NORTHERN EXPOSURE CONFERENCE</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode I welcome <a href="https://www.ianweldon.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Ian Weldon,</u></strong></a>&nbsp;the not a wedding photographer wedding photographer. Ian has had his wedding work exhibited in a gallery with the Martin Parr Foundation and written an accompanying book. Ians latest project is a wedding photography conference in the North East of England, check out <a href="https://www.northernexposure.wtf/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Northern Exposure conference here.</strong></a></p><p>In this episode we discuss:</p><ul><li>Northern Exposure Conference, the why and all the details</li><li>Ians vision for the conference</li><li>Why Northern Exposure is different to other photography conferences</li><li>Much much more...</li></ul><br/><p><u>Show Links </u></p><p><a href="https://www.ianweldon.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Ian's Website</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.northernexposure.wtf/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Northern Exposure Conference Website</u></strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/northern_exposure__/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Northern Exposure Conference Instagram</u></strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Join PKIR Here</u></strong></a></p><p>Join PKIR to listen to the exclusive members only extended versions of the podcast, submit to the awards and watch exclusive members content to help improve your documentary wedding photography - <a href="https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/</u></strong></a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode I welcome <a href="https://www.ianweldon.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Ian Weldon,</u></strong></a>&nbsp;the not a wedding photographer wedding photographer. Ian has had his wedding work exhibited in a gallery with the Martin Parr Foundation and written an accompanying book. Ians latest project is a wedding photography conference in the North East of England, check out <a href="https://www.northernexposure.wtf/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Northern Exposure conference here.</strong></a></p><p>In this episode we discuss:</p><ul><li>Northern Exposure Conference, the why and all the details</li><li>Ians vision for the conference</li><li>Why Northern Exposure is different to other photography conferences</li><li>Much much more...</li></ul><br/><p><u>Show Links </u></p><p><a href="https://www.ianweldon.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Ian's Website</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.northernexposure.wtf/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Northern Exposure Conference Website</u></strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/northern_exposure__/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Northern Exposure Conference Instagram</u></strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Join PKIR Here</u></strong></a></p><p>Join PKIR to listen to the exclusive members only extended versions of the podcast, submit to the awards and watch exclusive members content to help improve your documentary wedding photography - <a href="https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/</u></strong></a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/podcast/episode-26-ian-weldon]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">500979f4-92f9-4104-a833-6a20ef27fb1c</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4554134f-2a8d-4ce4-ae3d-f32a1e90d722/avatars-000341964953-uadba7-original.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/edb24809-6d50-4bb8-a762-1e4f81e6a1c3/PKIR-Podcast-Ian-Weldon.mp3" length="46748023" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>32:27</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>26</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>26</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Episode 25 - Alex Benyon - From Guitar Hero to Photography Hero</title><itunes:title>Episode 25 - Alex Benyon - From Guitar Hero to Photography Hero</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<h1>Episode 25 - Alex Benyon - From Guitar Hero to Photography Hero</h1><h1> </h1><p>In this episode I welcome <a href="https://www.alexbenyonphotography.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Alex Benyon</u></strong></a>, a multi award winning wedding photographer based near the Cotswolds. Alex worked in the video game industry on huge games like Guitar Hero before transitioning into wedding photography. </p><p>In this episode we discuss: </p><ul><li>Alex's own podcast - To Have &amp; Download</li><li>Alex's history in the video game industry and transitioning into photography</li><li>Mental Health / Clinical depression</li><li>Photographing other genres alongside weddings</li><li>Street photography</li><li>The Wedding Industry Awards (TWIA)</li><li>Much much more...</li></ul><br/><p><u>Show Links </u> </p><p><a href="https://www.alexbenyonphotography.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Alex's Website</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@abenyonphoto" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>To Have &amp; Download Podcast</u></strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.kevinmullinsphotography.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Kevin Mullins</u></strong></a></p><p><a href="https://docday.international/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>DocDay</u></strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>Join Photographers Keeping it Real here</u></a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Episode 25 - Alex Benyon - From Guitar Hero to Photography Hero</h1><h1> </h1><p>In this episode I welcome <a href="https://www.alexbenyonphotography.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Alex Benyon</u></strong></a>, a multi award winning wedding photographer based near the Cotswolds. Alex worked in the video game industry on huge games like Guitar Hero before transitioning into wedding photography. </p><p>In this episode we discuss: </p><ul><li>Alex's own podcast - To Have &amp; Download</li><li>Alex's history in the video game industry and transitioning into photography</li><li>Mental Health / Clinical depression</li><li>Photographing other genres alongside weddings</li><li>Street photography</li><li>The Wedding Industry Awards (TWIA)</li><li>Much much more...</li></ul><br/><p><u>Show Links </u> </p><p><a href="https://www.alexbenyonphotography.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Alex's Website</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@abenyonphoto" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>To Have &amp; Download Podcast</u></strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.kevinmullinsphotography.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Kevin Mullins</u></strong></a></p><p><a href="https://docday.international/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>DocDay</u></strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>Join Photographers Keeping it Real here</u></a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/podcast/episode-24-alex-benyon]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">e885224f-3c45-47ef-8a44-7f79a730ae63</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4554134f-2a8d-4ce4-ae3d-f32a1e90d722/avatars-000341964953-uadba7-original.jpg"/><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/4c780275-2704-4442-95e7-33bef188edb0/PKIR-Podcast-Alex-Benyon.mp3" length="60584562" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>42:04</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>25</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>25</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Episode 24 - Jenna Kathleen, The Multi Award Winning 29 Year Old</title><itunes:title>Episode 24 - Jenna Kathleen, The Multi Award Winning 29 Year Old</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<h1>Episode 24 - Jenna Kathleen, The Multi Award Winning 29 Year Old </h1><p>In this episode we welcome Jenna Kathleen, a Yorkshire based wedding photographer who has won many awards from PKIR, TIR and many others and still isn't even 30 years old! </p><p>In this episode we discuss: </p><ul><li>TV show recommendations</li><li>Entering awards, the why and the how </li><li>LR Catalogue management </li><li>Adding videography to your photography offering, TikTok and behind the scenes content</li><li>Couples who hire videographers with clashing styles</li><li>Much much more...</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Show Links </u></strong> </p><p><a href="https://www.jennakathleen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Jennas Website</u></strong></a> </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jennakathleenphotographer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Jennas Instagram</u></strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@jennakathleenphoto" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Jennas TikTok</u></strong></a></p><p><a href="https://kickassphotographers.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Kick Ass Collective</u></strong></a></p><p><a href="https://annapumer.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Anna Pumer Websites</u></strong></a> </p><p><a href="https://photoseolab.com/about/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Karen Julia SEO Course</u></strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Join Photographers Keeping it Real here</u></strong></a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Episode 24 - Jenna Kathleen, The Multi Award Winning 29 Year Old </h1><p>In this episode we welcome Jenna Kathleen, a Yorkshire based wedding photographer who has won many awards from PKIR, TIR and many others and still isn't even 30 years old! </p><p>In this episode we discuss: </p><ul><li>TV show recommendations</li><li>Entering awards, the why and the how </li><li>LR Catalogue management </li><li>Adding videography to your photography offering, TikTok and behind the scenes content</li><li>Couples who hire videographers with clashing styles</li><li>Much much more...</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Show Links </u></strong> </p><p><a href="https://www.jennakathleen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Jennas Website</u></strong></a> </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jennakathleenphotographer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Jennas Instagram</u></strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@jennakathleenphoto" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Jennas TikTok</u></strong></a></p><p><a href="https://kickassphotographers.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Kick Ass Collective</u></strong></a></p><p><a href="https://annapumer.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Anna Pumer Websites</u></strong></a> </p><p><a href="https://photoseolab.com/about/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Karen Julia SEO Course</u></strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Join Photographers Keeping it Real here</u></strong></a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/podcast/episode-24-featuring-jenna-kathleen]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">4de1ce6a-8a85-419f-803e-f422624a0101</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4554134f-2a8d-4ce4-ae3d-f32a1e90d722/avatars-000341964953-uadba7-original.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/00570a71-3868-4d5f-bf35-7040cc6a699d/PKIR-Podcast-Jenna-Kathleen.mp3" length="65385077" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>45:24</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>24</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>24</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Episode 23 - Fully Booked for 2024 How?! Featuring Daniel Ackerley</title><itunes:title>Episode 23 - Fully Booked for 2024 How?! Featuring Daniel Ackerley</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<h1>Episode 23 - Fully Booked for 2024 How?! Featuring Daniel Ackerley </h1><p>In this episode I welcome <a href="https://danielackerleyphotography.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Daniel Ackerley</u></strong></a> to the podcast.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode we discuss:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Being yourself and finding your ideal clients&nbsp;</li><li>Daniels marketing &amp; leads and always working for referrals&nbsp;</li><li>Daniels journey from music photographer to weddings</li><li>Pricing and the stigma within the industry</li><li>Dans personal Facebook page, daily funny memes and funky shirts&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Much much more…&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><p>Show Links:&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://danielackerleyphotography.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Daniels Website</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/danielackerleyphoto/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Daniels Instagram</a></p><p><br></p><p>Members only:</p><p><br></p><p>We go deeper into Daniel's ways of attracting ideal clients and setting expectations from the start. </p><p><br></p><p>Join PKIR to listen to the exclusive members only extended versions of the podcast, submit to the awards and watch exclusive members content to help improve your documentary wedding photography - <a href="https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/</u></strong></a> </p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Episode 23 - Fully Booked for 2024 How?! Featuring Daniel Ackerley </h1><p>In this episode I welcome <a href="https://danielackerleyphotography.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Daniel Ackerley</u></strong></a> to the podcast.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode we discuss:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Being yourself and finding your ideal clients&nbsp;</li><li>Daniels marketing &amp; leads and always working for referrals&nbsp;</li><li>Daniels journey from music photographer to weddings</li><li>Pricing and the stigma within the industry</li><li>Dans personal Facebook page, daily funny memes and funky shirts&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Much much more…&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><p>Show Links:&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://danielackerleyphotography.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Daniels Website</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/danielackerleyphoto/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Daniels Instagram</a></p><p><br></p><p>Members only:</p><p><br></p><p>We go deeper into Daniel's ways of attracting ideal clients and setting expectations from the start. </p><p><br></p><p>Join PKIR to listen to the exclusive members only extended versions of the podcast, submit to the awards and watch exclusive members content to help improve your documentary wedding photography - <a href="https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/</u></strong></a> </p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/podcast/episode-23-fully-booked-2024-featuring-daniel-ackerley]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">1c11b76d-6103-4a03-8f12-8c242233dc2b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/6af7a0c2-0641-4ab4-96ac-09a172d6b100/ARd2v6nXfP44p107_Ti_v4W-.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/ffd33526-004c-4450-aa82-d06c34dc0d4b/PKIR-Podcast-Daniel-Ackerley.mp3" length="68606777" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>47:38</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>23</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>23</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Episode 22 - Lessons from Second Shooting over 80 times with Tom Beynon</title><itunes:title>Episode 22 - Lessons from Second Shooting over 80 times with Tom Beynon</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<h1>Episode 22 - Lessons from Second Shooting over 80 times with Tom Beynon</h1><p>In this episode we welcome <a href="https://www.tombeynonphotography.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tom Beynon</a> to the podcast. Tom is a huge talent with many awards from Photographers Keeping it Real, This is Reportage and Fearless. Tom was named NineDots photographer of the year in 2022.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode we discuss:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Toms journey into photography, starting as a documentary wedding photographer</li><li>We ask can you really be unobtrusive at a wedding?</li><li>After second shooting over 80 times for 40 different photographers, Tom shares his tips for second shooters</li><li>Advice for entering awards&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Much much more…&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><br/><p>Show Links:&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.tombeynonphotography.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Toms Website</a>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tombeynonphotography" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Toms Instagram</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Photographers mentioned on the podcast:</p><p><a href="https://www.chelseacannarphotography.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chelsea Cannar</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mandgweddingphotography.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patrick Mateer</a></p><p><a href="https://www.davidstubbsphotography.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">David Stubbs</a></p><p><a href="https://artisanxphotography.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chris Denner</a></p><p>Members only:</p><p>Tom opens up and talks honestly about bookings, pricing and the current state of the industry. We look ahead to 2024 and although this is a long one, I would really urge people to listen to this section as it’s a good one. </p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Episode 22 - Lessons from Second Shooting over 80 times with Tom Beynon</h1><p>In this episode we welcome <a href="https://www.tombeynonphotography.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tom Beynon</a> to the podcast. Tom is a huge talent with many awards from Photographers Keeping it Real, This is Reportage and Fearless. Tom was named NineDots photographer of the year in 2022.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode we discuss:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Toms journey into photography, starting as a documentary wedding photographer</li><li>We ask can you really be unobtrusive at a wedding?</li><li>After second shooting over 80 times for 40 different photographers, Tom shares his tips for second shooters</li><li>Advice for entering awards&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Much much more…&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><br/><p>Show Links:&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.tombeynonphotography.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Toms Website</a>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tombeynonphotography" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Toms Instagram</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Photographers mentioned on the podcast:</p><p><a href="https://www.chelseacannarphotography.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chelsea Cannar</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mandgweddingphotography.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patrick Mateer</a></p><p><a href="https://www.davidstubbsphotography.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">David Stubbs</a></p><p><a href="https://artisanxphotography.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chris Denner</a></p><p>Members only:</p><p>Tom opens up and talks honestly about bookings, pricing and the current state of the industry. We look ahead to 2024 and although this is a long one, I would really urge people to listen to this section as it’s a good one. </p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/podcast/episode-22-featuring-tom-beynon]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">ae1f2075-a82b-4f76-b7cc-a3b9cc37739f</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4554134f-2a8d-4ce4-ae3d-f32a1e90d722/avatars-000341964953-uadba7-original.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/ea61945e-08ec-46ab-904b-8d19ca454d96/PKIR-Podcast-Tom-Beynon.mp3" length="90885885" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:03:06</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>22</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>22</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Episode 21 - Featuring This Is Reportage Owner Alan Law</title><itunes:title>Episode 21 - Featuring This Is Reportage Owner Alan Law</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<h1>Episode 21 - Alan Law</h1><p>For episode 21 I welcome one of the nicest people in the wedding photography world, the wonderful Alan Law. Alan is a wedding photographer, founder of This is Reportage and This is Reportage Family and runs his own wedding photography workshops called Law School.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>We discuss the highs and lows of running awards and photography communities, I get podcast tips from Alan who has released over 132 episodes of his own podcast and we talk about speaking at workshops, initial calls with potential couples and much much more.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Alan's last Law School workshop for 2023 is on October 11th in Cornwall and as many past guests on this podcast have said, it’s one of the very best things you can do for your documentary wedding photography. Follow the links in the show notes for all the information and to book your place now.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>This is reportage has announced their Christmas party for 2023 on Monday 11th December in central London, find out all the information in the show notes and hopefully I will see you there.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>For the extended exclusive members only version I chat to Alan about his lead sources and marketing, including one new lead source that is working for Alan, especially for his local Cornwall weddings and the importance of networking and being part of communities. Alan shares some great insights into entering awards and we discuss how 2024 is looking for his business. </p><p><br></p><p>Show Links;</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.alanlawphotography.co.uk/2023/08/01/law-school-truro-2023/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Law School Workshop</u></strong></a> </li><li><a href="https://www.alanlawphotography.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Alans Website</u></strong></a></li><li><a href="https://podcast.nine-dots.co/776816/13553948-episode-50-rahul-khona-is-joined-by-alan-law-where-we-talk-about-living-life-mental-health-and-ofcourse-wedding-photography" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Alans Dotcast Episode</u></strong></a></li><li><a href="https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/8d0b62a7-b4d0-40c4-8714-ab0303b0d914/episodes/42fb80f8-4ecb-440e-97df-95b1aec3d1af/to-have-download-episode-1-alan-law" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Alans To Have &amp; Download Episode</u></strong></a></li><li><a href="https://thisisreportage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>This is Reportage</u></strong></a></li><li><a href="https://thisisreportagefamily.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>This is Reportage Family</u></strong></a></li><li><a href="https://docday.international/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>DocDay </u></strong></a></li><li><a href="https://nine-dots.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>NineDots</u></strong></a></li><li><a href="https://thisisreportage.com/podcast-episode-132-this-is-olly-knight/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>This Is Reportage Podcast Episode 132</u></strong></a></li></ul><br/><p><br></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Episode 21 - Alan Law</h1><p>For episode 21 I welcome one of the nicest people in the wedding photography world, the wonderful Alan Law. Alan is a wedding photographer, founder of This is Reportage and This is Reportage Family and runs his own wedding photography workshops called Law School.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>We discuss the highs and lows of running awards and photography communities, I get podcast tips from Alan who has released over 132 episodes of his own podcast and we talk about speaking at workshops, initial calls with potential couples and much much more.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Alan's last Law School workshop for 2023 is on October 11th in Cornwall and as many past guests on this podcast have said, it’s one of the very best things you can do for your documentary wedding photography. Follow the links in the show notes for all the information and to book your place now.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>This is reportage has announced their Christmas party for 2023 on Monday 11th December in central London, find out all the information in the show notes and hopefully I will see you there.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>For the extended exclusive members only version I chat to Alan about his lead sources and marketing, including one new lead source that is working for Alan, especially for his local Cornwall weddings and the importance of networking and being part of communities. Alan shares some great insights into entering awards and we discuss how 2024 is looking for his business. </p><p><br></p><p>Show Links;</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.alanlawphotography.co.uk/2023/08/01/law-school-truro-2023/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Law School Workshop</u></strong></a> </li><li><a href="https://www.alanlawphotography.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Alans Website</u></strong></a></li><li><a href="https://podcast.nine-dots.co/776816/13553948-episode-50-rahul-khona-is-joined-by-alan-law-where-we-talk-about-living-life-mental-health-and-ofcourse-wedding-photography" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Alans Dotcast Episode</u></strong></a></li><li><a href="https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/8d0b62a7-b4d0-40c4-8714-ab0303b0d914/episodes/42fb80f8-4ecb-440e-97df-95b1aec3d1af/to-have-download-episode-1-alan-law" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Alans To Have &amp; Download Episode</u></strong></a></li><li><a href="https://thisisreportage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>This is Reportage</u></strong></a></li><li><a href="https://thisisreportagefamily.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>This is Reportage Family</u></strong></a></li><li><a href="https://docday.international/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>DocDay </u></strong></a></li><li><a href="https://nine-dots.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>NineDots</u></strong></a></li><li><a href="https://thisisreportage.com/podcast-episode-132-this-is-olly-knight/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>This Is Reportage Podcast Episode 132</u></strong></a></li></ul><br/><p><br></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/podcast/episode-21-alan-law]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">84515041-8a3b-43f1-a2c8-5dd31ca5f349</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f3233e6e-370d-45d0-965c-8e1453421b02/dqhOQAO0dZ6IzAdgEvExPxpQ.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/3dae51c5-c559-409d-a550-5bc0236d5b55/PKIR-Podcast-Alan-Law.mp3" length="65560708" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>45:31</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>21</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>21</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Episode 20 - Zalmy Berkowitz - The King of Composition</title><itunes:title>Episode 20 - Zalmy Berkowitz - The King of Composition</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<h1>Episode 20 - Zalmy Berkowitz</h1><p>On this episode we welcome <a href="https://zalmyb.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Zalmy Berkowitz</strong></a>. All the way from California, Rangefinder Magazine Rising Star in 2021 and talented wedding and family photographer, Zalmy has a passion for composition, moments and his family. </p><p>In this episode we discuss;</p><ul><li>Staying present, how to balance living the moment vs capturing it</li><li>Showing personal work on your website </li><li>Overdelivering at weddings, is more, more or should we be curating a tight gallery</li><li>Shooting weddings and families with a fisheye lens</li><li>Jewish weddings</li><li>Zalmy's excellent composition workshop </li><li>The documentary wedding photography market in America vs the UK</li><li>Fuji cameras and depth of field in documentary photography </li></ul><br/><h2>Show Links:</h2><ul><li>Zalmy's composition workshop - <a href="https://oncomposition.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>https://oncomposition.com/</u></strong></a></li><li>Zalmy's website - <a href="https://zalmyb.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>http://zalmyb.com/</u></strong></a></li><li>Zalmy's Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zalmy_b/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>https://www.instagram.com/zalmy_b/</u></strong></a></li><li>Wild Wides - <a href="https://zalmyb.com/wild-wides" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>http://zalmyb.com/wild-wides</u></strong></a></li><li>Camp Days - <a href="https://zalmyb.com/camp-days" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>http://zalmyb.com/camp-days</u></strong></a></li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Join PKIR Here</u></strong></a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Episode 20 - Zalmy Berkowitz</h1><p>On this episode we welcome <a href="https://zalmyb.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Zalmy Berkowitz</strong></a>. All the way from California, Rangefinder Magazine Rising Star in 2021 and talented wedding and family photographer, Zalmy has a passion for composition, moments and his family. </p><p>In this episode we discuss;</p><ul><li>Staying present, how to balance living the moment vs capturing it</li><li>Showing personal work on your website </li><li>Overdelivering at weddings, is more, more or should we be curating a tight gallery</li><li>Shooting weddings and families with a fisheye lens</li><li>Jewish weddings</li><li>Zalmy's excellent composition workshop </li><li>The documentary wedding photography market in America vs the UK</li><li>Fuji cameras and depth of field in documentary photography </li></ul><br/><h2>Show Links:</h2><ul><li>Zalmy's composition workshop - <a href="https://oncomposition.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>https://oncomposition.com/</u></strong></a></li><li>Zalmy's website - <a href="https://zalmyb.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>http://zalmyb.com/</u></strong></a></li><li>Zalmy's Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zalmy_b/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>https://www.instagram.com/zalmy_b/</u></strong></a></li><li>Wild Wides - <a href="https://zalmyb.com/wild-wides" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>http://zalmyb.com/wild-wides</u></strong></a></li><li>Camp Days - <a href="https://zalmyb.com/camp-days" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>http://zalmyb.com/camp-days</u></strong></a></li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Join PKIR Here</u></strong></a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/podcast/episode-20-zalmy-berkowitz-the-king-of-composition]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b0aaf861-56bb-4794-9f2b-be73160270a9</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4554134f-2a8d-4ce4-ae3d-f32a1e90d722/avatars-000341964953-uadba7-original.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f718234c-3f41-4392-9b6f-dc5499626373/PKIR-Podcast-Zalmy.mp3" length="64426295" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>44:44</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>20</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Episode 19 - Tyler Wirken &amp; Foundation Workshop UK Special</title><itunes:title>Episode 19 - Tyler Wirken &amp; Foundation Workshop UK Special</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<h1>Episode 19 - Tyler Wirken &amp; Foundation Workshop UK Special </h1><p>In this episode, Scott welcomes world renowned documentary wedding photographer, <a href="https://www.wirkenphoto.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Tyler Wirken</u></strong></a>. Tyler now runs Foundation Workshop, often talked about as one of the greatest wedding photography workshops in the world, and it's finally coming to the UK. Full details can be found <a href="https://www.foundationworkshops.com/fwuk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>here</u></strong></a>. </p><p>Tyler talks about why Foundation has the format it does. How it changes a photographers mindset and improves your overall photography going forward. </p><p>In this episode Tyler &amp; Scott also discuss mentoring, mindset and what does 'documentary' actually mean to them. </p><p>This episode is a must if you have even a tiny interest in Foundation Workshop and want a better understanding of what it is and how it will change your life! </p><h2>Show Links:</h2><p><a href="https://www.wirkenphoto.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Tyler Wirken Website</u></strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.foundationworkshops.com/fwuk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Foundation Workshop UK</u></strong></a></p><p><a href="https://wirkshopseries.teachable.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Tyler Workshops &amp; Mentoring</u></strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.chrismanstudios.com/photographers/erin-chrisman/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Erin Chrisman</u></strong></a>      </p><p><a href="https://www.erwindarmali.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Erwin Darmali</u></strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/susanabarbera/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Susana Barbera</u></strong></a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Episode 19 - Tyler Wirken &amp; Foundation Workshop UK Special </h1><p>In this episode, Scott welcomes world renowned documentary wedding photographer, <a href="https://www.wirkenphoto.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Tyler Wirken</u></strong></a>. Tyler now runs Foundation Workshop, often talked about as one of the greatest wedding photography workshops in the world, and it's finally coming to the UK. Full details can be found <a href="https://www.foundationworkshops.com/fwuk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>here</u></strong></a>. </p><p>Tyler talks about why Foundation has the format it does. How it changes a photographers mindset and improves your overall photography going forward. </p><p>In this episode Tyler &amp; Scott also discuss mentoring, mindset and what does 'documentary' actually mean to them. </p><p>This episode is a must if you have even a tiny interest in Foundation Workshop and want a better understanding of what it is and how it will change your life! </p><h2>Show Links:</h2><p><a href="https://www.wirkenphoto.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Tyler Wirken Website</u></strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.foundationworkshops.com/fwuk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Foundation Workshop UK</u></strong></a></p><p><a href="https://wirkshopseries.teachable.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Tyler Workshops &amp; Mentoring</u></strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.chrismanstudios.com/photographers/erin-chrisman/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Erin Chrisman</u></strong></a>      </p><p><a href="https://www.erwindarmali.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Erwin Darmali</u></strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/susanabarbera/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Susana Barbera</u></strong></a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/podcast/episode-19-tyler-wirken-foundation-workshop-special]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f6e5c34d-81d0-46cf-bc3e-9a7651b3b7d4</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/fcf733f2-2f3f-46f2-b0bf-1475f1b495ab/ZGCeQSqiq-mRkKSVrrzN40-A.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/48236380-9b96-459f-a017-6bc059eb4a61/PKIR-Podcast-Tyler-Wirken-Foundation-Workshop.mp3" length="74241821" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>51:33</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>19</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Episode 18 - Nathan Walker - Could Arnold Schwarzenegger be the best Wedding Photographer in the world?</title><itunes:title>Episode 18 - Nathan Walker - Could Arnold Schwarzenegger be the best Wedding Photographer in the world?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<h1>Episode 18 - Nathan Walker - Could Arnold Schwarzenegger be the best Wedding Photographer in the world?</h1><p>In this episode we welcome the very talented <a href="https://www.nathanwalkerphotography.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Nathan Walker</u></strong></a>, Nottingham based wedding photographer. We discuss;</p><ul><li>Juggling 4 children and wedding photography </li><li>2 of Nathan's passions, Tennis &amp; Arnold Schwarzenegger</li><li>Awards for Marketing, shouting about yourself online</li><li>Initial client calls and a great tip from Nathan on helping couples visualise working with you and closing on the call</li><li>Presenting final galleries to clients</li><li>How Nathan approaches a wedding day</li><li>That Instagram blue tick</li><li>Much much more...</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><h2>Members Only; </h2><p>We chat about Nathans marketing, leads and his SEO. </p><h2>Show Links;</h2><ul><li><a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nathanwalkerphotography.co.uk%2Fdocumentary-wedding-photography-workshop%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0Csm8ZTULYGBGQFz_Mnv_wlODYJ1cjY49mTkTenYzcIPq2awe9De296Zo&amp;h=AT0v6CCAn_vFTjtoXfzr5NxuDBai7rQXgYnHegFkBKmM_iRtb8ZpqZcThMNz9AAnt4SynSDfbJjFiG2Zl8KfKsh1bhHPONgdz_m9-gXI_9dGnOARACZr8OUarIH8wdQwPiRLLYYASMHJQamU9x6CXxte" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Nathan's Workshop</u></strong></a><strong><u> </u></strong></li><li><a href="https://www.nathanwalkerphotography.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Nathan's Website</u></strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nathanwalkerphotography/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Nathan's Instagram</u></strong></a></li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Join Photographers Keeping it Real here</u></strong></a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Episode 18 - Nathan Walker - Could Arnold Schwarzenegger be the best Wedding Photographer in the world?</h1><p>In this episode we welcome the very talented <a href="https://www.nathanwalkerphotography.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Nathan Walker</u></strong></a>, Nottingham based wedding photographer. We discuss;</p><ul><li>Juggling 4 children and wedding photography </li><li>2 of Nathan's passions, Tennis &amp; Arnold Schwarzenegger</li><li>Awards for Marketing, shouting about yourself online</li><li>Initial client calls and a great tip from Nathan on helping couples visualise working with you and closing on the call</li><li>Presenting final galleries to clients</li><li>How Nathan approaches a wedding day</li><li>That Instagram blue tick</li><li>Much much more...</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><h2>Members Only; </h2><p>We chat about Nathans marketing, leads and his SEO. </p><h2>Show Links;</h2><ul><li><a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nathanwalkerphotography.co.uk%2Fdocumentary-wedding-photography-workshop%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0Csm8ZTULYGBGQFz_Mnv_wlODYJ1cjY49mTkTenYzcIPq2awe9De296Zo&amp;h=AT0v6CCAn_vFTjtoXfzr5NxuDBai7rQXgYnHegFkBKmM_iRtb8ZpqZcThMNz9AAnt4SynSDfbJjFiG2Zl8KfKsh1bhHPONgdz_m9-gXI_9dGnOARACZr8OUarIH8wdQwPiRLLYYASMHJQamU9x6CXxte" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Nathan's Workshop</u></strong></a><strong><u> </u></strong></li><li><a href="https://www.nathanwalkerphotography.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Nathan's Website</u></strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nathanwalkerphotography/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Nathan's Instagram</u></strong></a></li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Join Photographers Keeping it Real here</u></strong></a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/podcast/episode-18-Nathan-Walker]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">9507c5fd-dde9-485f-83c6-6712b2906a88</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/c4b1f083-efa2-441f-9c22-7e26a281ca3e/BNp1AFTSFObh7M1QeUXfq8Gd.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/c8ce0524-9b1c-4b92-9233-e6fb1ea74983/PKIR-Podcast-Nathan-Walker.mp3" length="75160836" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>52:11</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>18</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Episode 17 - Hamish Irvine - Squash, the Sport not the Fruit</title><itunes:title>Episode 17 - Hamish Irvine - Squash, the Sport not the Fruit</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Episode 17 - Hamish Irvine&nbsp;</strong></p><p>In this episode we welcome Leeds based photographer Hamish Irvine. A huge personality and talent with a colourful, personality filled style. It was a huge honour to chat to Hamish, he hasn't spoken on many podcasts before and to hear his passion for photography / art and business was inspiring.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>We Discuss;</strong></p><ul><li>Playing the saxophone, jazz music and music in general</li><li>Work life balance, travel, burn out and do we create our best work at the start of the season?</li><li>Should we be less involved in the wedding photography community?</li><li>Working with couples and the importance of pre wedding shoots for Hamish</li><li>Other genres of photography, squash (the sport, not the fruit)</li><li>Websites, is it worth spending the money to have your website built professionally?</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Members Only Content;</strong></p><ul><li>VAT registration, why Hamish went VAT registered and his thoughts&nbsp;</li><li>Marketing / leads - how's 2024 looking for Hamish and where do most of his leads come from?</li><li>Rant about art / social media and printing photos (it's a good rant! and very interesting)</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Show Links;</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://hamishirvine.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Hamish's Website</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://sophieameliadesigns.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Website Designer - Sophie Amelia Designs</strong></a></li></ul><br/><p><strong>Other Photographers Mentioned;</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.adamlowndes.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Adam Lowndes</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://kristianlevenphotography.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Kristian Leven</strong></a></li></ul><br/><p>Join PKIR</p><p>To find out more about PKIR and to join - <a href="https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/</strong></a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Episode 17 - Hamish Irvine&nbsp;</strong></p><p>In this episode we welcome Leeds based photographer Hamish Irvine. A huge personality and talent with a colourful, personality filled style. It was a huge honour to chat to Hamish, he hasn't spoken on many podcasts before and to hear his passion for photography / art and business was inspiring.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>We Discuss;</strong></p><ul><li>Playing the saxophone, jazz music and music in general</li><li>Work life balance, travel, burn out and do we create our best work at the start of the season?</li><li>Should we be less involved in the wedding photography community?</li><li>Working with couples and the importance of pre wedding shoots for Hamish</li><li>Other genres of photography, squash (the sport, not the fruit)</li><li>Websites, is it worth spending the money to have your website built professionally?</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Members Only Content;</strong></p><ul><li>VAT registration, why Hamish went VAT registered and his thoughts&nbsp;</li><li>Marketing / leads - how's 2024 looking for Hamish and where do most of his leads come from?</li><li>Rant about art / social media and printing photos (it's a good rant! and very interesting)</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Show Links;</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://hamishirvine.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Hamish's Website</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://sophieameliadesigns.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Website Designer - Sophie Amelia Designs</strong></a></li></ul><br/><p><strong>Other Photographers Mentioned;</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.adamlowndes.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Adam Lowndes</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://kristianlevenphotography.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Kristian Leven</strong></a></li></ul><br/><p>Join PKIR</p><p>To find out more about PKIR and to join - <a href="https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/</strong></a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/podcast/episode-17-hamish-irvine]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">934cb6ea-070a-43db-a650-593dca43c009</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4554134f-2a8d-4ce4-ae3d-f32a1e90d722/avatars-000341964953-uadba7-original.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 08 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/9510f38f-479e-4e5f-8579-1ae1a236b5fe/PKIR-Podcast-Hamish-Irvine.mp3" length="71352672" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>49:32</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>17</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Episode 16 - Hollie &amp; Patrick Mateer, Award Winning Dream Team Duo</title><itunes:title>Episode 16 - Hollie &amp; Patrick Mateer, Award Winning Dream Team Duo</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Episode 16 - Hollie &amp; Patrick Mateer&nbsp;</strong></p><p>In this episode we welcome husband and wife photography duo Hollie &amp; Patrick Mateer. Yorkshire based photographers Hollie &amp; Patrick were named our photographers of the year in 2021, winning a huge 14 awards! Recently winning The Wedding Industry Awards (TWIA) national title, numerous This is Reportage (TIR) &amp; Fearless awards, they are amongst the best documentary wedding photographers in the UK. Last year Hollie was named in Rangefinder magazines 30 Rising Stars of wedding photography. It was a huge pleasure chatting chatting to Hollie &amp; Patrick about their style, how they work together and how they capture so many award winning photos.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>We Discuss;</strong></p><ul><li>Working as a duo&nbsp;</li><li>Entering / organising and selecting images for awards</li><li>Hollies Rangefinder Rising Star Award</li><li>Being parents, juggling breastfeeding and wedding photography&nbsp;</li><li>Speaking at and attending events and the importance of community&nbsp;</li><li>Taking inspiration from your own family and other art</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Members Only Content;</strong></p><ul><li>Marketing, leads and where does this duo get so many enquiries from?&nbsp;</li><li>The Wedding Industry Awards (TWIA), after winning the national award and then judging, we discuss the awards and what they did for their business</li><li>Work life balance, juggling shooting A LOT of weddings with family and down time</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Show Links;</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.mandgweddingphotography.co.uk/best-wedding-photography-2021-and-2022/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Best of 21/22 photo post</a></li><li><a href="https://www.mandgweddingphotography.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hollie &amp; Patricks Website</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mandgweddingphotography/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hollie &amp; Patricks Instagram</a></li><li><a href="http://thewildchildphotographer.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hollies Family Photography</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://www.rangefinderonline.com/rising-stars/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rangefinder Rising Stars Post</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Other Photographers Mentioned;</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.lyndseygoddard.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lyndsey Goddard</a></li><li><a href="https://www.chelseacannarphotography.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chelsea Cannar</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sannedeblock.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sanne De Block</a></li><li><a href="https://www.waynela.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wayne La</a></li><li><a href="https://www.davidscholesphotography.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dave Scholes</a></li><li><a href="https://www.joelmeyerowitz.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Joel Meyerowitz</a></li><li><a href="https://egglestonartfoundation.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">William Eggleston</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><br/>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Episode 16 - Hollie &amp; Patrick Mateer&nbsp;</strong></p><p>In this episode we welcome husband and wife photography duo Hollie &amp; Patrick Mateer. Yorkshire based photographers Hollie &amp; Patrick were named our photographers of the year in 2021, winning a huge 14 awards! Recently winning The Wedding Industry Awards (TWIA) national title, numerous This is Reportage (TIR) &amp; Fearless awards, they are amongst the best documentary wedding photographers in the UK. Last year Hollie was named in Rangefinder magazines 30 Rising Stars of wedding photography. It was a huge pleasure chatting chatting to Hollie &amp; Patrick about their style, how they work together and how they capture so many award winning photos.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>We Discuss;</strong></p><ul><li>Working as a duo&nbsp;</li><li>Entering / organising and selecting images for awards</li><li>Hollies Rangefinder Rising Star Award</li><li>Being parents, juggling breastfeeding and wedding photography&nbsp;</li><li>Speaking at and attending events and the importance of community&nbsp;</li><li>Taking inspiration from your own family and other art</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Members Only Content;</strong></p><ul><li>Marketing, leads and where does this duo get so many enquiries from?&nbsp;</li><li>The Wedding Industry Awards (TWIA), after winning the national award and then judging, we discuss the awards and what they did for their business</li><li>Work life balance, juggling shooting A LOT of weddings with family and down time</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Show Links;</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.mandgweddingphotography.co.uk/best-wedding-photography-2021-and-2022/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Best of 21/22 photo post</a></li><li><a href="https://www.mandgweddingphotography.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hollie &amp; Patricks Website</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mandgweddingphotography/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hollie &amp; Patricks Instagram</a></li><li><a href="http://thewildchildphotographer.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hollies Family Photography</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://www.rangefinderonline.com/rising-stars/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rangefinder Rising Stars Post</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Other Photographers Mentioned;</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.lyndseygoddard.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lyndsey Goddard</a></li><li><a href="https://www.chelseacannarphotography.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chelsea Cannar</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sannedeblock.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sanne De Block</a></li><li><a href="https://www.waynela.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wayne La</a></li><li><a href="https://www.davidscholesphotography.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dave Scholes</a></li><li><a href="https://www.joelmeyerowitz.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Joel Meyerowitz</a></li><li><a href="https://egglestonartfoundation.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">William Eggleston</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><br/>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/podcast/episode-16-hollie-patrick-mateer-award-winning-dream-team-duo]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">3f48e413-00b1-4411-b85d-ba5a378e3917</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b069aba3-b62f-4a70-8fd9-1d4c864a30c9/KByHDCtGvAz5lMGKeyclVTw3.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/3949dfc1-fa73-477b-a662-761964fdaa4c/PKIR-Podcast-Hollie-Patrick-Mateer.mp3" length="81254129" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>56:25</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>16</podcast:episode></item><item><title>York Place Studios - The Book Launch &amp; &apos;shooting nothing&apos;</title><itunes:title>York Place Studios - The Book Launch &amp; &apos;shooting nothing&apos;</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<h2>Show Notes:&nbsp;</h2><p>In this episode I welcome Dom &amp; Liam from York Place Studios. The documentary wedding photography siblings are known for their unique style and are a huge influence for so many documentary wedding photographers. And now they have written a book!!&nbsp;</p><p>Titled ‘Is This Something’, it’s way more than a photo book, delving into mindset, packed full of advice and tips to help you when photographing weddings (or anything really) including contact sheets showing you inside the minds of this iconic photography duo. They have broken down each section of a wedding day and of course you get a big section on what to photograph when ‘nothing’ is happening… pre order <a href="https://seeminglyinsignificant.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a> now.&nbsp;</p><p>As well as a big chat about the book (obviously), we discuss shooting the dance floor without flash, street photography, showing what you want to shoot and attracting ideal clients. We also discuss speaking at events, composition, layering and much more…</p><p>Want a signed copy of their book? Listen to the podcast to find out how.&nbsp;</p><p>You can also hear what Dom &amp; Liam plan to speak about at the next NineDots Gathering in November (or some of it anyway).&nbsp;</p><p>Check out all the links below and as always thanks for listening and supporting PKIR.&nbsp;</p><p>A massive thanks to Dom &amp; Liam for their time and the best of luck with the new book.&nbsp;</p><h2>Show Links:&nbsp;</h2><p>More information and to pre order the book - <a href="https://seeminglyinsignificant.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://seeminglyinsignificant.com/</a><a href="https://www.studioninja.co/episode85/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;</a></p><p>York Place Studios Website - <a href="https://www.yorkplacestudios.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.yorkplacestudios.co.uk/</a></p><p>York Place Studios Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yorkplacestudios" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/yorkplacestudios/</a></p><p>NineDots Gathering - <a href="https://nine-dots.co/gathering/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nine-dots.co/gathering/</a></p><p>NineDots Gathering Slideshow by York Place Studios - <a href="https://vimeo.com/146921573" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://vimeo.com/146921573</a></p><p>This is Reportage Podcast - <a href="https://thisisreportage.com/podcast-episode-129-york-place-studios-on-is-this-something/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://thisisreportage.com/podcast-episode-129-york-place-studios-on-is-this-something/</a></p><p>Alex Webb - <a href="http://www.webbnorriswebb.co" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.webbnorriswebb.co</a></p><p>Martin Parr - <a href="https://www.martinparr.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.martinparr.com</a></p><h2>Join PKIR</h2><p>To find out more about PKIR and to join - <a href="https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>Show Notes:&nbsp;</h2><p>In this episode I welcome Dom &amp; Liam from York Place Studios. The documentary wedding photography siblings are known for their unique style and are a huge influence for so many documentary wedding photographers. And now they have written a book!!&nbsp;</p><p>Titled ‘Is This Something’, it’s way more than a photo book, delving into mindset, packed full of advice and tips to help you when photographing weddings (or anything really) including contact sheets showing you inside the minds of this iconic photography duo. They have broken down each section of a wedding day and of course you get a big section on what to photograph when ‘nothing’ is happening… pre order <a href="https://seeminglyinsignificant.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a> now.&nbsp;</p><p>As well as a big chat about the book (obviously), we discuss shooting the dance floor without flash, street photography, showing what you want to shoot and attracting ideal clients. We also discuss speaking at events, composition, layering and much more…</p><p>Want a signed copy of their book? Listen to the podcast to find out how.&nbsp;</p><p>You can also hear what Dom &amp; Liam plan to speak about at the next NineDots Gathering in November (or some of it anyway).&nbsp;</p><p>Check out all the links below and as always thanks for listening and supporting PKIR.&nbsp;</p><p>A massive thanks to Dom &amp; Liam for their time and the best of luck with the new book.&nbsp;</p><h2>Show Links:&nbsp;</h2><p>More information and to pre order the book - <a href="https://seeminglyinsignificant.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://seeminglyinsignificant.com/</a><a href="https://www.studioninja.co/episode85/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;</a></p><p>York Place Studios Website - <a href="https://www.yorkplacestudios.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.yorkplacestudios.co.uk/</a></p><p>York Place Studios Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yorkplacestudios" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/yorkplacestudios/</a></p><p>NineDots Gathering - <a href="https://nine-dots.co/gathering/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nine-dots.co/gathering/</a></p><p>NineDots Gathering Slideshow by York Place Studios - <a href="https://vimeo.com/146921573" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://vimeo.com/146921573</a></p><p>This is Reportage Podcast - <a href="https://thisisreportage.com/podcast-episode-129-york-place-studios-on-is-this-something/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://thisisreportage.com/podcast-episode-129-york-place-studios-on-is-this-something/</a></p><p>Alex Webb - <a href="http://www.webbnorriswebb.co" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.webbnorriswebb.co</a></p><p>Martin Parr - <a href="https://www.martinparr.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.martinparr.com</a></p><h2>Join PKIR</h2><p>To find out more about PKIR and to join - <a href="https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/podcast/episode-15-york-place-studios-the-book-launch-shooting-nothing]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">8b473acf-a57b-4ed1-b1ba-bc444cd4f654</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/d764d10f-9913-4f1f-86aa-2cef144b727c/wnOwIIHM4mlnn1mezmd2hh1O.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2023 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/a6f27177-29d7-4557-bf92-820c796f3fca/PKIR-Podcast-York-Place-Studios-converted.mp3" length="89373506" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:02:09</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>15</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Episode 14 - The Queen of Monochrome - Chloe Mary</title><itunes:title>Episode 14 - The Queen of Monochrome - Chloe Mary</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Episode 14 - Chloe Mary&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode I welcome the wonderful Queen of monochrome, Chloe Mary. Chloe is a Bristol based wedding photographer shooting a mix of documentary and stylised portraits and of course lots of beautiful black and white tones. Find out more about Chloe on her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chloemary.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> or <a href="https://chloemary.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Trigger warning - we talk briefly about Anxiety and Depression during this episode</p><p>In this episode, we talk about Rupaul's Drag Race, are you UK or USA edition??&nbsp;</p><p>Also some photography chat including:</p><ul><li>Finding your style and voice</li><li>Sending full galleries to new enquiries</li><li>Talking to your couples about what is important to them and how that helps with your photography</li><li>Presets, editing and of course black &amp; white</li><li>Outsourcing to your mum *Chloes mum, not yours&nbsp;</li><li>Sending previews, how many and why Chloe sends what she does</li><li>Being personal with your brand and couples</li><li>Pricing and packages, full day vs hourly vs packages</li></ul><br/><p>Show Links:&nbsp;</p><p>The Ninjacast episode 85 with Chloe Mary - <a href="https://www.studioninja.co/episode85/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.studioninja.co/episode85/&nbsp;</a></p><p>Chloe’s Website - <a href="https://chloemary.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://chloemary.co/</a></p><p>Chloe's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chloemary.co/</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Episode 14 - Chloe Mary&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode I welcome the wonderful Queen of monochrome, Chloe Mary. Chloe is a Bristol based wedding photographer shooting a mix of documentary and stylised portraits and of course lots of beautiful black and white tones. Find out more about Chloe on her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chloemary.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> or <a href="https://chloemary.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Trigger warning - we talk briefly about Anxiety and Depression during this episode</p><p>In this episode, we talk about Rupaul's Drag Race, are you UK or USA edition??&nbsp;</p><p>Also some photography chat including:</p><ul><li>Finding your style and voice</li><li>Sending full galleries to new enquiries</li><li>Talking to your couples about what is important to them and how that helps with your photography</li><li>Presets, editing and of course black &amp; white</li><li>Outsourcing to your mum *Chloes mum, not yours&nbsp;</li><li>Sending previews, how many and why Chloe sends what she does</li><li>Being personal with your brand and couples</li><li>Pricing and packages, full day vs hourly vs packages</li></ul><br/><p>Show Links:&nbsp;</p><p>The Ninjacast episode 85 with Chloe Mary - <a href="https://www.studioninja.co/episode85/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.studioninja.co/episode85/&nbsp;</a></p><p>Chloe’s Website - <a href="https://chloemary.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://chloemary.co/</a></p><p>Chloe's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chloemary.co/</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/podcast/episode-14-the-queen-of-monochrome-chloe-mary]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">0b857934-3bf4-4709-9c3f-8342f5c88e45</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/e6319c1a-481a-4f82-b299-f88cb7555531/ZRWmCJd2vSYOI5QkBq4Dv72S.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/cd6d57cb-165f-48fb-974d-e548d626b4d1/PKIR-Podcast-Chloe-Mary-converted.mp3" length="78600408" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>54:39</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>14</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Chelsea Cannar - Curating for Awards &amp; Yourself</title><itunes:title>Chelsea Cannar - Curating for Awards &amp; Yourself</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode I welcome the wonderful Chelsea Cannar to the podcast...</p><p>We answer the age old question... is Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind actually good? </p><p>After Chelseas amazing year with awards we chat through tips for curating images for awards, the importance of transition shots and variety. </p><p>Chelsea talks about her background in graphic design and how that helps with her photography. </p><p>Chelsea talks about her recent talk at the NineDots Gathering and how it felt. </p><p>Plus much more...</p><p>Show Links - </p><p>Chelseas Website: <a href="https://www.chelseacannarphotography.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.chelseacannarphotography.com/</a></p><p>Chelseas Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chelseacannarphotography/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/chelseacannarphotography/</a></p><p>Chelseas TIR Story Awards: <a href="https://thisisreportage.com/p/chelseacannar/awards/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://thisisreportage.com/p/chelseacannar/awards/</a></p><p>David Stubbs SEO Course: <a href="https://www.davidstubbsphotography.co.uk/training/seo-wedding-photographers-workshop/ " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.davidstubbsphotography.co.uk/training/seo-wedding-photographers-workshop/ </a></p><p><br></p><p>Join Photographers Keeping it Real here: <a href="https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode I welcome the wonderful Chelsea Cannar to the podcast...</p><p>We answer the age old question... is Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind actually good? </p><p>After Chelseas amazing year with awards we chat through tips for curating images for awards, the importance of transition shots and variety. </p><p>Chelsea talks about her background in graphic design and how that helps with her photography. </p><p>Chelsea talks about her recent talk at the NineDots Gathering and how it felt. </p><p>Plus much more...</p><p>Show Links - </p><p>Chelseas Website: <a href="https://www.chelseacannarphotography.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.chelseacannarphotography.com/</a></p><p>Chelseas Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chelseacannarphotography/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/chelseacannarphotography/</a></p><p>Chelseas TIR Story Awards: <a href="https://thisisreportage.com/p/chelseacannar/awards/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://thisisreportage.com/p/chelseacannar/awards/</a></p><p>David Stubbs SEO Course: <a href="https://www.davidstubbsphotography.co.uk/training/seo-wedding-photographers-workshop/ " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.davidstubbsphotography.co.uk/training/seo-wedding-photographers-workshop/ </a></p><p><br></p><p>Join Photographers Keeping it Real here: <a href="https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/podcast/episode-13-curating-for-awards-life]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f340651b-c462-42ff-a2a7-e4c1c02360d8</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/44466e6e-791e-4820-817f-70d446501e12/h1wTtlWMe_SfDVtJJizbxEsa.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/8a66a748-f292-4e93-b3b5-f3dd838604fc/PKIR-Podcast-Chelsea-Cannar-converted.mp3" length="57241752" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>39:48</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>13</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Episode 12 - From Blackpool Pleasure Beach to Wedding Photographer - Phil Salisbury</title><itunes:title>Episode 12 - From Blackpool Pleasure Beach to Wedding Photographer - Phil Salisbury</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>For episode 12, I welcome Phil Salisbury to the podcast. Manchester based documentary wedding photographer who had an amazing 2022.</p><p>We start by discussing our thoughts on improving year on year, what we do during the downtime &amp; the winter as a wedding photographer. Phil tells us how he started in photography and weddings, using his transferable skills in sales in his business and showing personality across all platforms &amp; communication.</p><p>Listen below or on any of the major podcast platforms. Exclusively for members, the extended version where Phil talks through his main lead sources, the one area he spends a lot of time and why and much more. Members, make sure you use your personal link to access the extended version. A massive thank you again to Phil for taking his time to chat to me, check out all his links below. Enjoy!</p><p>Show links:</p><p>Phils website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.philsalisbury.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.philsalisbury.com/</a></p><p>Phils Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/philsalisbury_" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/philsalisbury_</a></p><p>NineDots:&nbsp;<a href="https://nine-dots.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nine-dots.co/</a></p><p>Miki Studios Education:&nbsp;<a href="https://mikistudios.com/education-for-photographers-videographers/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mikistudios.com/education-for-photographers-videographers/</a></p><p>Art of SEO:&nbsp;<a href="https://mikistudios.com/seo-for-wedding-photographers-easy-steps-to-get-to-the-top/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mikistudios.com/seo-for-wedding-photographers-easy-steps-to-get-to-the-top/</a></p><p>Join PKIR here: <a href="https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For episode 12, I welcome Phil Salisbury to the podcast. Manchester based documentary wedding photographer who had an amazing 2022.</p><p>We start by discussing our thoughts on improving year on year, what we do during the downtime &amp; the winter as a wedding photographer. Phil tells us how he started in photography and weddings, using his transferable skills in sales in his business and showing personality across all platforms &amp; communication.</p><p>Listen below or on any of the major podcast platforms. Exclusively for members, the extended version where Phil talks through his main lead sources, the one area he spends a lot of time and why and much more. Members, make sure you use your personal link to access the extended version. A massive thank you again to Phil for taking his time to chat to me, check out all his links below. Enjoy!</p><p>Show links:</p><p>Phils website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.philsalisbury.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.philsalisbury.com/</a></p><p>Phils Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/philsalisbury_" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/philsalisbury_</a></p><p>NineDots:&nbsp;<a href="https://nine-dots.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nine-dots.co/</a></p><p>Miki Studios Education:&nbsp;<a href="https://mikistudios.com/education-for-photographers-videographers/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mikistudios.com/education-for-photographers-videographers/</a></p><p>Art of SEO:&nbsp;<a href="https://mikistudios.com/seo-for-wedding-photographers-easy-steps-to-get-to-the-top/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mikistudios.com/seo-for-wedding-photographers-easy-steps-to-get-to-the-top/</a></p><p>Join PKIR here: <a href="https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/podcast/episode-12-from-blackpool-pleasure-beach-to-wedding-photographer-phil-salisbury]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">dc807102-4089-4564-9851-a11574ee8c58</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/3b118265-3857-4c1a-b52b-0a823de11aab/6hCbmAWoQaXbjm_Ce8kDPCmI.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 08:15:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/1164b199-0f49-4de9-8106-aa27b5eed922/PKIR-Podcast-Phil-Salisbury.mp3" length="60665475" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>42:11</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>12</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Episode 11 - Dan Morris The Welsh Awards Master! How he wins everything by being himself</title><itunes:title>Episode 11 - Dan Morris The Welsh Awards Master! How he wins everything by being himself</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>For episode 11, I welcome Dan Morris, Cheltenham based, multiple award winning wedding photographer. </p><p>We discuss Sausage dogs, street photography, using awards for SEO &amp; marketing and selecting images for awards. </p><p>Links: </p><p>Dans website: https://danmorrisphotography.co.uk/   </p><p>Dans street work from India: https://danmorrisphotography.co.uk/india-street-photography/</p><p>Doc Day Conference: https://docday.international/</p><p>The Wedding Street Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-wedding-street-podcast/id1526476475 </p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For episode 11, I welcome Dan Morris, Cheltenham based, multiple award winning wedding photographer. </p><p>We discuss Sausage dogs, street photography, using awards for SEO &amp; marketing and selecting images for awards. </p><p>Links: </p><p>Dans website: https://danmorrisphotography.co.uk/   </p><p>Dans street work from India: https://danmorrisphotography.co.uk/india-street-photography/</p><p>Doc Day Conference: https://docday.international/</p><p>The Wedding Street Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-wedding-street-podcast/id1526476475 </p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/podcast/episode-11-the-welsh-award-winner-dan-morris]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">9dc87306-410f-4607-ae62-e6bab2e4b11a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/ef083eb5-eaed-4bd1-9738-50c4ab3de4a5/yMYWN9Vzoy-PuN6i2jLv2u3_.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2023 20:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/4f7736fc-f77d-49a1-925e-a90172f98621/PKIR-Podcast-Dan-Morris.mp3" length="76325378" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>53:04</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>11</podcast:episode></item><item><title>The Flash Master Himself - Neil Redfern, Mixing the WOW with Documentary</title><itunes:title>The Flash Master Himself - Neil Redfern, Mixing the WOW with Documentary</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode I am joined by one of the best in the business, surviving over 15 years as a wedding photographer, known for his flash photography, I talk all things Documentary, education and the other side of Neil. </p><p>Check out all the links mentioned in the show below: </p><p>Neils Website: <a href="https://www.neilredfern.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.neilredfern.com/</a></p><p>Flash Masters: <a href="https://flashmasters.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://flashmasters.co/</a></p><p>Neils Patreon: <a href="https://patreon.com/neilredfern" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/neilredfern</a></p><p>Neils Workshops: <a href="https://www.neilredfern.com/off-camera-flash-workshop/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.neilredfern.com/off-camera-flash-workshop/</a></p><p>Neils YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/NeilRedfernPhoto" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/NeilRedfernPhoto</a></p><p>DocDay Workshop: <a href="https://docday.international/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://docday.international/</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode I am joined by one of the best in the business, surviving over 15 years as a wedding photographer, known for his flash photography, I talk all things Documentary, education and the other side of Neil. </p><p>Check out all the links mentioned in the show below: </p><p>Neils Website: <a href="https://www.neilredfern.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.neilredfern.com/</a></p><p>Flash Masters: <a href="https://flashmasters.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://flashmasters.co/</a></p><p>Neils Patreon: <a href="https://patreon.com/neilredfern" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/neilredfern</a></p><p>Neils Workshops: <a href="https://www.neilredfern.com/off-camera-flash-workshop/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.neilredfern.com/off-camera-flash-workshop/</a></p><p>Neils YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/NeilRedfernPhoto" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/NeilRedfernPhoto</a></p><p>DocDay Workshop: <a href="https://docday.international/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://docday.international/</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/podcast/episode-10-Neil-Redfern/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">999436c3-0b1b-4b1c-a75e-6191793153ab</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/3bf802b2-0726-462f-8efa-e5918e6f59e5/thB8_IGtqAxbPNJsKndCnfHf.jpg"/><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/ec49b9c8-4178-4039-8c65-213032c040a3/PKIR-Podcast-Neil-Redfern.mp3" length="117759167" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:21:46</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>10</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Episode 09 - TikTok into 2023 - Book More Weddings using Social Media with Adam Lowndes</title><itunes:title>Episode 09 - TikTok into 2023 - Book More Weddings using Social Media with Adam Lowndes</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode I talk to wedding photographer and social media expert, Adam Lowndes. We discuss the import things in the life of wedding photographers, Dachshund dogs, The Mighty Ducks and of course social media. </p><p>Adam is using TikTok and Instagram to find and book weddings and he talks about he thoughts on the platforms, being yourself online and content creation tips. </p><p>Here are all the links mentioned in this episode: </p><p>Adam’s Facebook group - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/socialmediaweddingphotography" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/socialmediaweddingphotography</a></p><p>Adam’s website - <a href="https://www.adamlowndes.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.adamlowndes.co.uk/</a></p><p>Adam’s Instagram - <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fadamlowndesphotography%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3jFTBv-6LNCeKtbL-m9M6ohfbaECpItC1wWrdKww_jLfeiYrltYyaKaVI&amp;h=AT0sKTt9WakeHncXPb4B_mWhz4rmZjYpAEbtDqVj8vYAsRUmWKM9MnwVtjcdB2jTLdyxhQeoHW8HXjjQyJSllFYYMQZkiAdF8kz8kzkBqQYzhy5XTVuH_O5RP4_cd0i8NGjXiCL4pA7MCG3iH6EHm6Bo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/adamlowndesphotography/</a></p><p>Adam’s TikTok - <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40adamlowndesphotography%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0iXGeIttei0f2yZkO6dm5vHf6tp5WW-a-CY8TgSqwVY58SWOetjacGE7c&amp;h=AT0sKTt9WakeHncXPb4B_mWhz4rmZjYpAEbtDqVj8vYAsRUmWKM9MnwVtjcdB2jTLdyxhQeoHW8HXjjQyJSllFYYMQZkiAdF8kz8kzkBqQYzhy5XTVuH_O5RP4_cd0i8NGjXiCL4pA7MCG3iH6EHm6Bo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@adamlowndesphotography</a></p><p>Adam’s Top 50 films - <a href="https://letterboxd.com/addieo/list/fifty/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://letterboxd.com/addieo/list/fifty/</a></p><p>Insta 360 camera - <a href="https://store.insta360.com/product/x3?insrc=INR7K96&amp;fbclid=IwAR0QsmURbXRLl85K0m3_08EJNg7paMCxKyV_pQNMUirQ3MAy86AYEuw0a28" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://store.insta360.com/product/x3?insrc=INR7K96</a></p><p>Inshot App - <a href="https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/inshot-video-editor/id997362197" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/inshot-video-editor/id997362197</a></p><p>Join Photographers Keeping it Real here:  <a href="https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/</a></p><p>PKIR Facebook group open to all wedding photographers - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/photographerskeepingitreal/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/photographerskeepingitreal/</a></p><p>Host - <a href="https://www.scottcarneyphotography.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.scottcarneyphotography.com/</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode I talk to wedding photographer and social media expert, Adam Lowndes. We discuss the import things in the life of wedding photographers, Dachshund dogs, The Mighty Ducks and of course social media. </p><p>Adam is using TikTok and Instagram to find and book weddings and he talks about he thoughts on the platforms, being yourself online and content creation tips. </p><p>Here are all the links mentioned in this episode: </p><p>Adam’s Facebook group - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/socialmediaweddingphotography" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/socialmediaweddingphotography</a></p><p>Adam’s website - <a href="https://www.adamlowndes.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.adamlowndes.co.uk/</a></p><p>Adam’s Instagram - <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fadamlowndesphotography%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3jFTBv-6LNCeKtbL-m9M6ohfbaECpItC1wWrdKww_jLfeiYrltYyaKaVI&amp;h=AT0sKTt9WakeHncXPb4B_mWhz4rmZjYpAEbtDqVj8vYAsRUmWKM9MnwVtjcdB2jTLdyxhQeoHW8HXjjQyJSllFYYMQZkiAdF8kz8kzkBqQYzhy5XTVuH_O5RP4_cd0i8NGjXiCL4pA7MCG3iH6EHm6Bo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/adamlowndesphotography/</a></p><p>Adam’s TikTok - <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40adamlowndesphotography%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0iXGeIttei0f2yZkO6dm5vHf6tp5WW-a-CY8TgSqwVY58SWOetjacGE7c&amp;h=AT0sKTt9WakeHncXPb4B_mWhz4rmZjYpAEbtDqVj8vYAsRUmWKM9MnwVtjcdB2jTLdyxhQeoHW8HXjjQyJSllFYYMQZkiAdF8kz8kzkBqQYzhy5XTVuH_O5RP4_cd0i8NGjXiCL4pA7MCG3iH6EHm6Bo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@adamlowndesphotography</a></p><p>Adam’s Top 50 films - <a href="https://letterboxd.com/addieo/list/fifty/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://letterboxd.com/addieo/list/fifty/</a></p><p>Insta 360 camera - <a href="https://store.insta360.com/product/x3?insrc=INR7K96&amp;fbclid=IwAR0QsmURbXRLl85K0m3_08EJNg7paMCxKyV_pQNMUirQ3MAy86AYEuw0a28" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://store.insta360.com/product/x3?insrc=INR7K96</a></p><p>Inshot App - <a href="https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/inshot-video-editor/id997362197" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/inshot-video-editor/id997362197</a></p><p>Join Photographers Keeping it Real here:  <a href="https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/register/</a></p><p>PKIR Facebook group open to all wedding photographers - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/photographerskeepingitreal/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/photographerskeepingitreal/</a></p><p>Host - <a href="https://www.scottcarneyphotography.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.scottcarneyphotography.com/</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.photographerskeepingitreal.com/podcast/episode-9-tiktok-into-2023/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">42916262-9652-4857-acc9-8a0c3e5a216a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/10669a01-e691-45e1-96d0-c229ee287ffa/LxIvroC4wmWW9tYN0aszzRxs.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2023 13:40:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/227aabf9-64bf-4768-b5bd-e2cc2973c423/PKIR-Podcast-Adam-Lowndes.mp3" length="98546379" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:08:25</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>9</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Episode 8 - Wrong Shoes</title><itunes:title>Episode 8 - Wrong Shoes</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[We interview Andy Griffiths about how to book awesome clients using Instagram, plus we talk about his unusual experience with pet photography requests and some what odd dress sense when it comes to weddings.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[We interview Andy Griffiths about how to book awesome clients using Instagram, plus we talk about his unusual experience with pet photography requests and some what odd dress sense when it comes to weddings.]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://soundcloud.com/photographerskeepingitreal/episode-8-wrong-shoes]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/618166758</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/13ae0866-d79c-4f9d-9821-812993d10be6/artworks-000532375545-f14wbt-t3000x3000.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2019 17:54:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/d26d4c87-cc51-4027-9f15-bef9656d11b8/618166758-photographerskeepingitreal-episode-8-wrong-shoes.mp3" length="150560724" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:02:47</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:summary>We interview Andy Griffiths about how to book awesome clients using Instagram, plus we talk about his unusual experience with pet photography requests and some what odd dress sense when it comes to weddings.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Episode 7 - Tray Of Oysters</title><itunes:title>Episode 7 - Tray Of Oysters</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[We interview Laura Babb about Snap Photography Festival, community over competition, throwing up on people, and the importance of eduction.

Andy messed up the sound a little on this one and has been banished to the naughty step while he thinks about what he did.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[We interview Laura Babb about Snap Photography Festival, community over competition, throwing up on people, and the importance of eduction.

Andy messed up the sound a little on this one and has been banished to the naughty step while he thinks about what he did.]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://soundcloud.com/photographerskeepingitreal/episode-7-tray-of-oysters]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/553568490</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/ca19cbba-f5ac-4a0f-9131-ed75ba001093/artworks-000466730157-kwk623-t3000x3000.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2019 16:48:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/d7fc823f-5a59-42fd-a3a1-fc3e419e2a7e/553568490-photographerskeepingitreal-episode-7-tray-of-oysters.mp3" length="55597778" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>38:36</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:summary>We interview Laura Babb about Snap Photography Festival, community over competition, throwing up on people, and the importance of eduction.

Andy messed up the sound a little on this one and has been banished to the naughty step while he thinks about what he did.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Episode 6 - Wheelie Bin Murderer</title><itunes:title>Episode 6 - Wheelie Bin Murderer</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[We interview Hannah Hall about her approach to marketing herself to that ideal client.  Taking in everything from before booking to after sales marketing, to spooning in 2018, to murderers hiding in wheelie bins.  

Andy also accidentally coins a new term 'businessing' which we believe will be widely used from now on.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[We interview Hannah Hall about her approach to marketing herself to that ideal client.  Taking in everything from before booking to after sales marketing, to spooning in 2018, to murderers hiding in wheelie bins.  

Andy also accidentally coins a new term 'businessing' which we believe will be widely used from now on.]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://soundcloud.com/photographerskeepingitreal/episode-6-wheelie-bin-murderer]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/509480766</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/ab945cae-8fb6-4760-aca5-fa379308a17a/artworks-000414939792-fpjpqb-t3000x3000.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2018 17:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/7043b73a-28ff-4f1c-9fcc-b5d084dba797/509480766-photographerskeepingitreal-episode-6-wheelie-bin-murd.mp3" length="107621291" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:14:44</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:summary>We interview Hannah Hall about her approach to marketing herself to that ideal client.  Taking in everything from before booking to after sales marketing, to spooning in 2018, to murderers hiding in wheelie bins.  

Andy also accidentally coins a new term &apos;businessing&apos; which we believe will be widely used from now on.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Episode 5 - Smokebomb Urinal</title><itunes:title>Episode 5 - Smokebomb Urinal</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[We interview Paul Jarrett aka Bomknights about his less than orthodox approach to weddings, taking photos of men at urinals and all sorts of crazy shenanigans that seem to be every bit a part of his repertoire as the brilliantly edgy photos he produces.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[We interview Paul Jarrett aka Bomknights about his less than orthodox approach to weddings, taking photos of men at urinals and all sorts of crazy shenanigans that seem to be every bit a part of his repertoire as the brilliantly edgy photos he produces.]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://soundcloud.com/photographerskeepingitreal/episode-5-smokebomb-urinal]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/448944276</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/a26fcd5a-596b-4ef3-956f-0b5a3760a4b5/artworks-000352551678-npmts0-t3000x3000.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2018 09:35:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/3a165c20-4971-4965-bf21-4bbdadb4f27f/448944276-photographerskeepingitreal-episode-5-smokebomb-urinal.mp3" length="90026160" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:02:31</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:summary>We interview Paul Jarrett aka Bomknights about his less than orthodox approach to weddings, taking photos of men at urinals and all sorts of crazy shenanigans that seem to be every bit a part of his repertoire as the brilliantly edgy photos he produces.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Episode 4 - Too much tongue</title><itunes:title>Episode 4 - Too much tongue</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[We interview special guest Steven Herrschaft, the youngest member of the PKIR community and two time winner of a Keeping it Real Award.

With chat about shooting a wedding at 16 years old, an ode to troublesome Sigma lenses and the possibility of a live podcast birth we dive right back in to things with our first international recording.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[We interview special guest Steven Herrschaft, the youngest member of the PKIR community and two time winner of a Keeping it Real Award.

With chat about shooting a wedding at 16 years old, an ode to troublesome Sigma lenses and the possibility of a live podcast birth we dive right back in to things with our first international recording.]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://soundcloud.com/photographerskeepingitreal/episode-4-steven-herrschaft]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/398588280</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/3973abe6-6f3b-4659-9eaa-1217e8a36b11/artworks-000352549695-v8a2n7-t3000x3000.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2018 19:54:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/80de92c6-87de-45f0-ad20-0cb2a5e42e33/398588280-photographerskeepingitreal-episode-4-steven-herrschaft.mp3" length="67946650" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>47:10</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:summary>We interview special guest Steven Herrschaft, the youngest member of the PKIR community and two time winner of a Keeping it Real Award.

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