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Episode Synopsis
How many photos are too many? In this week's episode, we dive headfirst into a hot topic rattling the photography community: are we overwhelming our clients by over-delivering images? We debate whether a curated gallery of a few hundred photos is more valuable than a folder of over a thousand, and question what we'd want from our own wedding photographer.We also get real about the struggles of social media after taking a week off Instagram punished our reach, sparking a conversation about whether the perfect grid still matters or if it's time to get more personal.Alongside the business chat, we catch you up on our latest adventures, from shooting a wedding at the iconic Traitors castle (and revealing its secrets!) to road-tripping to Scotland and enjoying a half-term break on the beautiful Yorkshire coast. Join us for a candid chat about work, life, and the creative challenges we all face.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro & a chaotic start01:03 - The joy of singing alone in the car02:40 - Liam's wedding at Guardswell Farm in Scotland05:45 - The secrets of shooting at the Traitors Castle09:28 - Working with fellow photographer Ash Springle10:55 - Remembering industry legends Ed Peers & Ross Harvey13:04 - Half-term adventures, portrait shoots, and comparing forests14:58 - An update on the team's upcoming film festival18:20 - Making work trips into mini-holidays20:18 - The pressures of a busy schedule and life admin22:36 - A relaxing week on the North Yorkshire Coast and discovering Haworth25:08 - The Instagram struggle: The punishment for taking a week off26:49 - Does your feed need to show your face?29:15 - Dealing with internet trolls and negative comments32:57 - Hot Topic: Are photographers delivering too many images?45:38 - Highs and Lows of the WeekLawson Film School: https://www.lawsonfilms.co.uk/lawson-film-schoolSay hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommuneGet a free 14 day trial of Musicbed: https://www.musicbed.com/invite/935Cyliamandbee.comlawsonfilms.co.uklawsonphotography.co.uk#weddingphotography #weddingvideography #filmphotography #creativepodcast #weddingindustry #ourcreativecommune Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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