Ever felt like you're just one wedding away from snapping?In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the intense mental and physical toll of being a wedding creative.We dive deep into the chaos of a 500-guest, multi-day wedding and the logistical nightmare of shooting solo in a massive venue. It's a candid chat about the pre-wedding anxiety, the pressure we put on ourselves to constantly do more, and the art of "crying on the inside like a winner" while keeping a smile on for our clients.We also explore:The delicate dance between photographers and videographers on a wedding day.Why the wedding market in Scotland seems to be thriving while others are struggling.The search for the perfect side hustle (and the reality of drone work).Our personal highs and lows, from emotional school leavers' assemblies to a stress-induced twitchy eye that just won't quit.If you’ve ever felt the burnout creeping in, this one’s for you.Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OurCreativeCommuneTimestamps:(00:44) - The Chaos of a 500-Guest Wedding(04:55) - The Nightmare Logistics of a Huge Wedding Venue(07:10) - "Crying on the Inside": The Real Mental Load of a Wedding Creative(12:02) - Is Our Pre-Wedding Anxiety Getting Worse Over Time?(13:51) - Photographer vs. Videographer: Who's In Charge on the Day?(18.00) - Are We Asking too much of Ourselves?(22:12) - A Rainy 8-Hour Elopement Shoot in Edinburgh(26:45) - The "North-South Divide": Why is the Scottish Wedding Market Booming?(31:12) - Weird Scottish Laws, Side Hustles & a Drone Business Reality Check(38:39) - Our Highs & Lows of the WeekFrom navigating 100+ group shots to flying drones through fireworks at 11 pm, we share the stories that don't make it to the wedding album. If you're a creative feeling the strain, let us know your experiences in the comments below!Get a free 14 day trial of Musicbed: https://www.musicbed.com/invite/935CyLawson Film School: https://www.lawsonfilms.co.uk/lawson-film-schoolSay hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommuneliamandbee.comlawsonfilms.co.uklawsonphotography.co.uk#weddingphotography #weddingvideography #burnout #creativebusiness #photographytips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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