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This week on Our Creative Commune, Pete, Laura, Liam, and Bee dive into a whirlwind of topics! We brace ourselves as Google Gemini's AI delivers some hilariously harsh feedback on our podcasting style (are we really that insular?). Then, it's war stories from the wedding front lines: Liam shares his ordeal of shooting a wedding post-dodgy-fish-and-chips, and Pete recounts battling a painful eye infection mid-shoot.
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We tackle the big debate: how are content creators impacting the wedding industry, and are they really taking work from pros? Plus, a crucial heads-up on the UK's "Making Tax Digital" changes that all freelancers need to know.
As always, we share our highs and lows, and issue an important alert about a "pervy caller" targeting photographers. Tune in for candid chat, essential industry insights, and a good few laughs!
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro & Makeshift Studio
02:01 Remembering Past Podcast Adventures Abroad
03:40 AI Feedback on Our Podcast (Spoiler: We're Keeping it Real)
05:20 What We've Been Up To: Wedding Recaps & Mishaps
05:26 Liam's "Tracy Island" Wedding & Food Poisoning Woes
09:02 Working While Sick: Styes, Vomit & The Show Must Go On!
15:01 Laura & Pete Shoot a Wedding Together (Photo & Video Dynamic)
17:52 TOPIC 1: Content Creators at Weddings - Impact & How to Cope
21:57 Strategy: Educating Clients or Communicating with Creators?
26:52 The "Educate Your Clients" Debate - Is It Our Place?
32:18 TOPIC 2: New UK/EU Travel Deal - Hope for Destination Weddings?
36:53 TOPIC 3: Making Tax Digital - Essential Info for Creatives
41:17 Our Dream (Unprofitable) Cafe Business Idea!
42:17 TOPIC 4: Gallery Delivery Times & Modern Client Expectations
46:03 The Power of the "Next Day" Social Media Preview
51:12 GEAR CHAT: New Fuji X-Half & DJI Mavic 4 Pro
53:33 COMMUNITY ALERT: "Pervy Caller" Targeting Photographers
55:30 Our Highs & Lows of the Week!
01:03:20 Outro & Upcoming Adventures
Keywords: Wedding Photography, Wedding Videography, Content Creators, Making Tax Digital, AI Feedback, Freelance Business, Podcast, UK Weddings, Working Whilst Ill, Pervy Caller Alert
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Pop the kettle on! Welcome back to Our Creative Commune, Episode 108. Pete, Laura, Liam, and Bee are here with the usual coffee-fuelled chaos, chatting all things wedding photography and videography.
This week, the pollen count is trying to take us OUT, Liam’s back from a surprisingly chilly Spanish wedding (his 21st there! Buckfast may have been mentioned), and snapping portraits of the lovely Martin Cheung. We swear everyone else has been doing some work too!
Things have gone a bit crazy – suddenly everyone wants to book us, pay us, and meet us! We’re navigating the 'OMG money!' vs ‘****, tax bill!' tightrope, and, of course, drooling over rumoured new cameras. Liam’s also attempting to bring back the 90s with film photography (spoiler: he forgot the film).
Then we get stuck into the proper meaty stuff: Is it cool for photographers to shoot a bit of video (or videographers to grab stills) when you're both on a job? What do you do when a supplier you recommended bails for a stag do THE NIGHT BEFORE?! And you absolutely HAVE to hear the story of the 'Scottish Retreat' – think Fyre Festival, but for photographers. Seriously, it’s a car crash.
As always, we’ve got our highs (awards night planning is looking lush!) and lows (Pete’s hay fever, Bee’s iron levels, Liam’s twitchy eye – it’s a medical marvel over here). Plus, we day-dream up our own hopefully-not-a-disaster creative retreat. So grab that coffee (or a Buckfast, no judgement) and join the commune!
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Hello & What's In Our Mugs?
00:32 - Hay Fever vs. Wedding Pros: The Struggle is Real
03:00 - Liam's Spanish Wedding No.21 (Minus the Sun, Plus the Buckfast)
06:25 - Liam Shoots Martin Cheung
07:02 - Are Shorter Weddings The New Thing?
09:00 - It's All Kicking Off! (Bookings, Cashflow & Mild Panic)
11:21 - New Gear Lust & Why Our Old Photos Are So "On Trend"
13:28 - Liam's Great Film Camera Experiment (Fail No.1)
15:35 - BTS Content: Phone Clamps, Meta Glasses, or Just Being a Dick?
18:09 - TOPIC: Hybrid Shooting - Are We All Secretly Filming/Snapping?
26:27 - Child Labour... Uh, I Mean, Content Creators in Training
28:31 - TOPIC: Recommending People - What If They Go On a Stag Do Instead?
37:10 - TOPIC: The Photography "Fyre Festival" - You Won't Believe This Scottish Retreat Story!
51:46 - Our Creative Commune Retreat? (Less Disaster, More Booze)
53:58 - Highs & Lows: Awards, Macerators, Table Tennis & Twitchy Eyes!
01:03:44 - More Highs & Lows: Running PBs, Posh Funerals & Dodgy Iron Levels
01:10:28 - Never Eat Only Haribo & Coffee. You've Been Warned.
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Wedding season is kicking off! Join Pete, Laura, Liam, and Bee as they shake off the winter slumber (and recover from some intense DIY projects) and dive back into the world of weddings. This week, we tackle the hot topic: is 35mm film making a comeback? We discuss a client request, the pros and cons of shooting film today, the costs, the nostalgia factor, and whether digital can truly replicate the look. Plus, is Liam finally gearing up to actually try it!
We contrast the analogue love with the rise of AI editing and culling tools – are they helpful or hindering authenticity? We also get real about the business side: handling unexpected cancellations, the ethics of contracts and refunds (including a tricky divorce scenario), and the changing landscape of referrals in industry groups. Hear about recent weddings in Scotland and the Lakes, dealing with tricky lighting, and our usual highs and lows. Grab a coffee and enjoy!
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Intro & DIY Madness: Liam's plumbing adventures, Pete & Laura's new carpet/desk saga.
(5:52) Wedding Season Begins!: Liam shoots a photographer's wedding in Scotland (The Byre at Inchyra), Pete films a local Lake District wedding. We chat portraits, marquees & avoiding downtime.
(17:23) Is 35mm Film Back?!: Exploring the trend, the appeal (nostalgia vs digital), the costs, the logistics, and whether we should offer it. Liam volunteers as tribute to try it in Spain!
(27:38) Camera Nerd Corner: Reminiscing about old film cameras (Contax 645, Mamiya) & finding undeveloped rolls!
(29:42) Film vs. AI: The contrast! Discussing AI culling fails and new AI retouching tools – helpful or harmful to authenticity?
(34:43) Business Real Talk: Handling a last-minute cancellation, contract ethics, deposit debates, and a tough scenario involving divorce & album refunds.
(46:09) Shooting Challenges: How would you handle a church ceremony lit entirely pink?!
(51:20) Referral Rant: Why are referrals drying up in big groups? The shift to WhatsApp cliques, and referral etiquette.
(59:58) Highs & Lows: Running obsessions, DIY triumphs, pre-wedding nerves, expensive flights & listener love!
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Join Pete, Laura, Liam, and Bee for our regular chat all about the world of wedding photography and videography.
This week, we’re re-introducing ourselves for new listeners before tackling the big issues: the frustrating rise of client ghosting and rejection, navigating the popular "editorial" photo trend (is it all it's cracked up to be?), and debating radical portfolio strategies to stand out.
We’re also sharing stories of demanding client inquiries, the tricky landscape of destination weddings post-Brexit, and indulge in some serious gear lust (hello, autofocus anamorphic lenses!). Plus, hear a little more about the British Wedding Film Festival awards launch, and catch up on our personal highs and lows, featuring fantasy book addictions, DIY disasters, and Hadrian's Wall adventures.
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Keywords: Wedding Photography, Wedding Videography, Creative Business, Client Ghosting, Editorial Photography, Portfolio Strategy, Wedding Industry Trends, Destination Weddings, Canon R6, Anamorphic Lens, Fuji, Videography Awards, Small Business Challenges.
Timestamps:
* (01:46) Re-Introductions: Who are Pete, Laura, Liam & Bee?
* (08:34) Editing Styles: Shifting back to a lighter, airier look?
* (10:33) Portfolio Panic: Should we delete half our website to stand out?
* (11:52) The Ghosting Epidemic: Why are clients disappearing & how do we cope with rejection?
* (18:11) Editorial Wedding Trend: Debating the style and educating clients (Martha May article mention).
* (23:33) Finding Your Ideal Client: They still exist!
* (30:34) Gear Talk!: Anamorphic lens lust, RF primes, Canon R6 vs R6 MkII, Fuji dreams & Bee's unique photo project...
* (39:57) Nightmare Inquiries: Dealing with demanding clients and unreasonable requests.
* (47:24) Destination Wedding Dilemmas: Navigating the risks post-Brexit (especially Greece).
* (55:39) Industry News: Videography Summit buzz & Our NEW Videography Awards launch!
* (59:55) Highs & Lows: Hadrian's Wall hikes, fantasy book addictions, Peter Kay, DIY injuries, and more!
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Pete, Laura, Liam, and Bee are back for another catch-up. This week, we're excited to officially announce the launch of the British Wedding Film Festival – hear all about the idea behind it, why we think the industry needs it, and what makes it different. Liam shares the highs and lows (aching legs and Lightroom battles!) of his new property photography side hustle.
We also dive into takeaways from a recent videographer retreat:
Using AI like ChatGPT as a 'personal assistant' (inspired by Arran Kenny's method) – useful hack or too much?The TikTok debate – do we really need to be there, even if the clients are?Plus, we discuss that scary Italy visa story, get some clarity on using music legally on Instagram business accounts, and of course, share our personal highs and lows – featuring Bee's surprising AI astrocartography results, a wet legging incident, and Pete getting schooled by a kid at table tennis.
It's the usual mix of wedding industry chat, creative business insights, and friendly banter. Pull up a chair and join the commune!
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Keywords: Wedding Photography, Wedding Videography, Creative Business, AI, ChatGPT, TikTok, Social Media Marketing, Side Hustle, Property Photography, British Wedding Film Festival, Wedding Awards, UK Wedding Industry, Working Abroad, Instagram Music Rules.
Timestamps:
Liam's new property photography side hustle & the joys of re-learning Lightroom (03-15 - 08:32)
Takeaways from Roo Stain’s videographer retreat (08:34 - 11:25)
Using AI like ChatGPT for productivity (Arran Kenny's method) & Bee's astrocartography adventures (11:25 - 19:02)
The TikTok debate for wedding pros - is it essential? (19:03 - 26:55)
BIG NEWS: Launching the British Wedding Film Festival! (27:45 - 39:57)
Concerns and discussion around working abroad (Italy/US visa stories) (39:57 - 44:31)
Clarification on using music on Instagram Business accounts (Meta Sound Collection) (45:22 - 47:13)
Highs & Lows of the week (Anniversaries, TV series recommendations, embarrassing moments & more!) (47:14 - 1:00:28)
Links:
British Wedding Film Festival: https://www.britishweddingfilmfestival.com/
AI Tools: ChatGPT (https://chatgpt.com/), Claude (https://claude.ai/)
TV Recommendation: Adolescence (Netflix)
Book Recommendation: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
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This week we chat about the struggle with destination weddings, pension pots and using music on Instagram. Check out the episode on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@OurCreativeCommune
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Join us for a catch up after Liam's adventure in Rio. Be sure to check out our Youtube channel if you'd like to see our faces: https://www.youtube.com/@OurCreativeCommune
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This week we are joined for coffee and cake by our lovely friend (and super talented photographer) Kelly Clarke, queen of the side hustle and holiday aficionado. Be sure to check out our Youtube channel if you'd like to see our faces: https://www.youtube.com/@OurCreativeCommune
Check out Kelly's work: https://kellyclarke.co.uk/
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This week we chat about AI stealing our faces and clients who never download their images, be sure to check out our Youtube channel if you'd like to see our faces: https://www.youtube.com/@OurCreativeCommune
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Join us to celebrate our 100th episode. A huge thank you to all our lovely listeners, we can't quite believe we're still going! This week we decided to film the episode, so be sure to check that out over on Youtube if you'd like to see our faces: https://youtu.be/v7R2g0HEaj8
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Join us for a look back at 2024 and some plans for the year ahead. We'd like to wish all of our lovely listeners and fabulous and restful Christmas and New Year!
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Join us for a coffee and a chat about wedding attire, venues not saying thank you for images and whether clients have a say on what you post on Instagram.
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Festive trigger warning: DO NOT listen to this around little ears!
This week we chat about dealing with overdue edits, stepping on each other's toes with previews, and comparison being the thief of joy.
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We're back! Join us for a catch up after the madness of the summer hols; we chat about editorial trends and photographers and videographers working well together.
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We're back after Silverstone and travels to chat about a major kick off in the industry. Warning, this episode contains LOTS of swearing.
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