Podcasts by Wedding Photo Hangover

Ep. 186 - How Long Can You Shoot Weddings While Pregnant? with special guest Jennifer Van Elk from 2022-01-28T20:18:22

Dustin and Steve talk about life as a wedding photographer when you have a child surprise in the middle of wedding season. Okay, not a child surprise. This isn't the Witcher... but an unexpected...

Ep. #185 - How To Kill Your Second Shooter from 2021-12-10T14:44:31

This week we talk about how Dustin tried to murder Steve in cold blood but make it look like an accident. I don't know what else there is to write about here... Lightroom Masks, I guess? Steve a...

Ep. #184 - A Very 2021 Thanksgiving Special from 2021-11-26T05:29:37

This episode Steve and Dustin talk about what they're thankful for in life. They also talk about their family Thanksgiving plans and an interesting experience Rustin had with a second shooter re...

Ep. #183 - Kodak Professional Select Midnight Edition with Kathy Netti and Mollie Beach from 2021-08-23T17:18:24

This week Steve and Dustin talk to Kathy Netti and Mollie Beach of Kodak about Kodak Professional Select. This is a new software/service from Kodak that helps photographers cull their photo shoo...

Ep. #182 - Almost Pornographic Couple Kisses from 2021-07-29T19:02:39

Dustin and Steve are easing back into the new world of post-covid-vaccine weddings. Dustin is busy with real estate. Steve is trying out new straps for his cameras. Corny puns. Slippery nips. HBO M...

Ep. #181 - Devil's Avocados with Adam Mason of The Bearded Tog from 2021-06-28T00:38:08

Adam Mason of The Bearded Tog and Mason Photography joins us this week to talk about life, photography, music, cryptocurrency, scientific films, dogecoin and the movie Whiplash. Steve and Adam a...

Ep. #180 - Roll for Photography with Casey Fatchett of the Nerdy Photographer from 2021-05-12T02:45:04

This week Steve talks with Casey Fatchett of the Nerdy Photographer. They talk a lot about Casey's podcast and how he makes it. They also talk about his Heiland 3-Cell Flash Gun. Look it's a pre...

Ep. #179 - White Elephant Sperm Scooper with Melissa Johnstone and Dwayne Larson from Filters Removed from 2021-04-23T22:14:06

This week it’s a very special crossover episode with Mel Johnstone and Dwayne Larson of the Filters Removed podcast. In this episode we talk about a wide variety of topics, like picking perfect ...

Ep. #178 - Cow Girls and Space Guy with Jess Robertson of Girl with the Tattoos from 2021-04-13T19:34

Jess Robertson joins us to talk about things you can do to make your website and business more inclusive. We talk about how Jess got started in wedding photography, why she wanted to make her bu...

Ep. #177 - Streamlining Your Photography Workflow with James Broadbent of Narrative from 2021-03-26T01:54:50

This week Steve talks to James Broadbent of Narrative and Chasewild about building tools to help streamline workflows for photographers. They talk about Narrative Publish and Narrative Select an...

Ep. #176 - The World's #1 Most Stank Proof Photobooth with Brandon Wong of the Photobooth Supply Co. from 2021-03-17T00:55:18

This week Steve was joined by Brandon Wong of the Photobooth Supply Co. Brandon talked to Steve about why he transitioned from being a wedding photographer to creating a photobooth company that ...

Ep. #175 - Switching to the M1 Mac and Toot Toot Caboose with Josh Withers from 2021-02-24T04:15:18

This week we talk with Josh Withers about his switch from editing photos on the iPad Pro to a new M1 MacBook. We also talk about some crazy theory about the right way to pose men and women in ph...

Ep. #174 - Sony A1, Fujifilm GFX 100s, and Gamestonks Sharts with Ulices Del Toro from 2021-02-04T04:15:49

This week we welcome Ulices Del Toro back to the podcast to talk about life after having a baby. We also talk about the Sony A1 and the Fujifilm GFX 100s a little (but not too much because neith...

Ep. #140 - Compressing Raw Files with Boris Verks of Dotphoton from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we're talking with Boris Verks, the head of product at Dotphoton. We talk with Boris about raw files and about compressing them. We also talk to Boris about the White Stripes, the Nati...

Ep. #173 - Leaving Canon for Sony and Photographers Kicked Off Instagram from 2021-01-19T23:21:03

How has the dismal vaccine rollout affected photographers? Some photographers have been kicked off Instagram since the insurrection on January 6th, is it related (it's not)? We're demanding to s...

Ep. #172 - Should A Luxury Photo Company Use iPhone or Android? from 2020-12-31T19:55:22

This week we're talking Christmas gifts and the things we missed in 2020 and the things we're looking forward to in 2021. But it's mostly not holiday related. We have updates on birds that rhyme...

Ep. #171 - Sony Pony Droney Bologna from 2020-12-17T02:45:47

This episode is weird. Dustin could have sent Steve his audio. Steve could have asked for that audio when he realized it wasn't there... but then Steve's massive frustration with Dustin's weird ...

Ep. #170 - Do You Have to Pay Second Shooters if They're Terrible? from 2020-12-02T03:34:32

This week we're going hard in the paint on Q&A. We talk about treatment and pay of second shooters, whether it's okay to call other photographers out when they lie, if you should tell other ...

Ep. #169 - Moonshoes, Mullet Shoes, M1 Chips, and iPhone Camera Comparisons from 2020-11-24T16:48:29

This is our first episode back after our fraught pre-election episode. It's been a confusing anxiety filled month as our current president refuses to acknowledge that he lost the election. He lo...

Ep. #168 - Halloween Spooktacular 2020 Get Out and Vote from 2020-10-31T05:48:02

This week we discuss the best cameras for catching pumpkin smashers red-handed, the best full spectrum cameras, how do you get photos of kids on Halloween if they have to wear masks, what doe si...

Ep. #167 - Consensual Slap-@$$ from 2020-10-08T18:23:27

How bout that title? Think that'll bypass the title censorship laws (do those exist?)? This week we're talking about Steve's RSI issues, the new Sony a7c, and Steve's fear that he's becoming a v...

Ep. #166 - Using Manual Focus When It's Too Dark for Auto from 2020-09-08T15:00

This week Steve tells a story about using manual focus with live view when it was too dark for his autofocus to work. It was hell. Dustin talks about video lights and we wonder if he's even a ph...

Ep. #165 - What is an Associate Photographer? from 2020-08-25T20:00

What is an associate photographer? Is it okay to put out random requests for an associate photographer on Facebook? What should you do to train an associate photographer? We talk about associate...

Ep. #164 - Pandemic Wedding Photos Being Used as Evidence from 2020-08-19T03:00

This week we're talking about the possibility of your photos being used as evidence in a court of law. That's right, if you take photos of people not social distancing or not wearing masks durin...

Ep. #163 - Riding on the Edge of a Snap with Ulices Del Toro from 2020-08-11T21:00

This week's episode is a little weird. First off, it's explicit. Don't listen to it at work or in front of your kids. Second off, we didn't have time to record this week, so instead of leaving e...

Ep. #162 - Overheating Issues with Ulices Del Toro of the Wedding Photo Podcast from 2020-08-04T16:00

This week Dustin and Steve have their friend Ulices Del Toro back on the podcast to form the Blue Shirt Boys group and also to talk about some gear that Sony put out. Like that amazing CF Expres...

Ep. #161 - Unsplash and Drone Photos with Josh Withers of the Rebel's Guide to Getting Married from 2020-07-28T20:42:16

This week Steve is joined by Josh Withers of the Rebel's Guide to Getting Married. Steve and Josh talk about COVID-19 cancellations, unsplash, and drone photos. They also talk about facial manip...

Ep. #160 - Stranger Sessions During a Pandemic and Anti-Masker Weddings from 2020-07-22T03:00

Grab your mask, Ray Bans, and fishing hat. It's time to go full Bernie. This week we've got updates on the Copper Stallion Media story and also on the Shoot and Share controversy. We're talking ...

Ep. #159 - Which Mask Should You Wear While Shooting? from 2020-07-14T14:21:43

Masks. Masks. Masks. Masks. This week Steve and Dustin talk a lot about masks. They also talk about a crazy price drop with the Canon 5D Mark IV, the new Canon R5 and R6, Sony's vaporware Sony a...

Ep. #158 - How Can You Stay Safe at a Wedding During the COVID-19 Pandemic? from 2020-07-07T22:55:38

This week Steve and Dustin talk about traveling for shoots during a pandemic, what it's like to shoot a wedding during a pandemic, live-streaming weddings, and also Steve teaches Dustin how to d...

Ep. #157 - Can You Turn Away Unattractive Clients? with James Kelly of the Photographers Craic Podcast from 2020-06-30T06:00

Steve talks with James Kelly of the Photographers Craic Podcast. Steve and James talk about the way COVID-19 has affected their very different countries and how they’re both coping. They also ta...

Ep. #156 - Can you Shoot a Wedding with an iPhone? with Jennifer Van Elk from 2020-06-23T22:00

This is kind of a weird episode in that it's more serious than usual. You know how sometimes when you're a douchebag every conversation becomes a podcast (sorry, replace douchebag with podcaster...

Ep. #155 - Technology Troubles with Ulices Del Toro of the Wedding Photo Podcast from 2020-06-16T22:00

This week Steve forgets about Dustin. Literally, Steve forgot that Dustin was going to be out of town and had to rope Ulices Del Toro in for an emergency guest host spot... And it goes terribly....

Ep. #154 - Wedding Crashers with Morgan Roberts and Dominic Fitzgerald of Down Down Critics are Down from 2020-06-09T21:00

This episode we discuss the highly problematic film Wedding Crashers with Morgan Roberts and Dominic Fitzgerald of the Down Down Critics are Down podcast! Buckle up, because this episode is a li...

Ep. #153 - How To Destroy a Business in Less than 48 Hours (or What Happened to Shoot and Share?) from 2020-06-03T03:00

First up, and most importantly, we're donating all the money the podcast makes this month to Black Lives Matter. We both support BLM and we think you ...

Ep. #152 - Drone Hunt and the Disgusting Way Copper Stallion Media Treated a Former Client from 2020-05-26T23:00

Dustin and his cool dad friend, Steve, talk about DC accents, their first shoots with people since the pandemic ended, a wedding photographer arrested for shooting during the pandemic, falling m...

Ep. #151 - Getting Back to Work After the Pandemic with Jenn Van Elk from 2020-05-18T22:55:24

This week we're talking about getting back to work shooting photos after the pandemic. A lot of the way we do business is going to change as a direct result of the coronavirus and we want to hel...

Ep. #150 - That Spicy Seed Life and a Framed Swastika on a Wedding Day from 2020-05-12T19:07:40

What are your feelings about breakfast in bed? Do you brush your teeth first? Also, follow up about the 180 degree rule for video/film, new ARM MacBooks Pro, a wedding photographer that may have...

Ep. #149 - Should Photographers Wear Masks at Weddings? Plus Nana's Dank Pee Play Memes and the Mavic Air 2 from 2020-05-05T00:27

Dealing with email spam from friends, turning your Canon camera into a webcam, sad coronavirus stories, and tearing down some abysmal facebook ads. We're also talking about drones being used to ...

Ep. #148 - Wedding Industry Pet Peeves with Natalie Franke of HoneyBook and The Rising Tide Society from 2020-04-29T00:43:49

This week we talk with Natalie Franke of The Rising Tide Society and HoneyBook about community building and how HoneyBook is helping photographers cope with the coronavirus pandemic. We also tal...

Ep. #147 - How Are You Staying Creative in Quarantine? from 2020-04-20T20:27:57

Can you sue someone for embedding your instagram posts? We're talking about Stephanie Sinclair and her lawsuit against Mashable which predictably went nowhere. We're also talking about how to st...

Ep. #146 - Subpar Tik Tok Wedding Photos and Yeeting Cameras from 2020-04-13T23:14

Has your camera been yeeted by a groomsman recently? Has a subpar Tik Tok photographer taken crappy photos of your couple during your allotted photography time? Has someone tried to scam you on ...

Ep. #145 - Joining the Right MLM and Avoiding the Shoot and Share Contest That's Ruining the World from 2020-04-06T22:06:17

How can you make a move on a client who's getting married soon, without jeopardizing your business? Should Petapixel allow their writers use their enormous platform to go after thieves that no o...

Ep. #144 - Can You Shoot Your Mom's Wedding During the Coronavirus Pandemic? from 2020-03-31T07:00

This week we’re talking about the Boston photographer that unwittingly spread COVID-19 to a bunch of clients, family, and friends after contracting the disease at a biogenesis conference. We als...

Ep. #143 - Dark Booty WPH Livestream from 2020-03-22T23:19:53

Howdy partners! WPH went live this week in the facebook group. We talk a lot about COVID-19 and the continued effect it is having on wedding photographers. We can promise that future episodes wo...

Ep. #142 - De-Shelled Turtles with Lexie Machado from 2020-03-17T19:37:17

This week we talked with Lexie Machado of The Awkward Photog - Alexa Machado Photography. We talk with Lexie about celery juicing, photoshopping portraits, using selective coloring in your editi...

Ep. #141 - Coronavirus Extra (COVID-19 and your wedding photography business) with Jenn Van Elk of Wedded from 2020-03-15T05:38:17

We're releasing this special episode to talk about COVID-19 (perhaps better known as Coronavirus), and how it's affecting wedding photography businesses and the wedding industry. We know you're ...

Ep. #140 - Compressing Raw Files with Boris Verks of Dotphoton (now called Rawsie) from 2020-03-10T20:21:50

This week we're talking with Boris Verks, the head of product at Dotphoton (now called Rawsie). We talk with Boris about raw files and about compressing them. We also talk to Boris about the Whi...

Ep. #139 - Sony Brony from 2020-03-04T03:46:28

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Ep. #138 - Sony Pony from 2020-02-26T21:31:34

We're back with a somewhat normal episode... Well, as normal as we ever get over here. Dustin is concerned that Steve is cheating on him with Ulices Del Toro of the Listen

Ep. #137 - Conversations on the Conference Floor - Imaging USA pt. 2 from 2020-02-18T21:00

Here's part 2 of our two part episode from the Imaging USA conference. Steve's voice was wrecked in the first episode, and it's even more wrecked in this one. We went to a smoky bar and his voic...

Ep. #136 - Conversations on the Conference Floor - Imaging USA pt. 1 from 2020-02-11T21:00

Here's part 1 of our two part episode from the Imaging USA conference. Steve lost his voice on the way to Imaging USA… so that was great. As a result he sounds a little like a middle school stud...

Ep. #135 - If the Wedding is BYOB Should the Photographer BYOB? with Matt Mead from 2020-02-04T16:00

We're talking with Matt Mead about drinking with clients and music selection for client meetings. Matt's a wedding photographer in Erie, Pennsylvania. He has a background in commercial photograp...

Ep. #134 - Life-Changing Meatball Marinara Sub with Ryan Welch of Freedom Edits from 2020-01-27T21:00

Ryan Welch of Freedom Edits joins us to talk about life-changing meatball marinara sub. Then we talk about how to fix Subway. We also talk about getting started as a wedding photographer at the ...

Ep. #133 - Yeti Bait with Cat Ekkelboom-White from 2020-01-20T15:00

This week we're joined by Cat Ekkelboom-White all the way from Austria! Cat is an adventure and elopement photographer who shoots all over the world, but primarily in the Alps. On top of her phe...

Ep. #132 - Icelandic Hot Dogs with Jamie Findlay of Evolve Workshops from 2020-01-13T20:00

This week we talked with Jamie Findlay of Evolve Workshops. Jamie talked to us about being a photographer in Idaho as well as running international photography workshops. We talked about her tra...

Ep. #131 - Is $5k Enough to Shoot a Swingers Party? And Participate? from 2020-01-07T01:00

This week we're talking about Sony cars, Nikon's d780, Techart's EF to Z adapter, Canon's 1DX mark III and an Anker certified flash. We're also talking about dealing with family photos, especial...

Ep. #130 - Elbow Deep (New Year Special) from 2019-12-29T21:28:03

Just before 2020. The New Year special is up. We're talking about goals for the new year. We're talking about resolutions. We're also talking about the mistakes we're trying to avoid in the new ...

Ep. #129 - Evictionezer Scrooge (Christmas Special) from 2019-12-22T16:26

Happy holidays! From Dustin and Steve! We're talking gifts. Client gifts. Gifts we're giving. Gifts we bought ourselves. Gifts to buy for photographers. It's a nifty, gift-y episode.

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Ep. #128 - Switching to Sony with Ulices Del Toro of the Wedding Photo Podcast from 2019-12-16T00:55:55

First up we talk some more about email marketing. Then we talk about Facebook Live marketing and Instagram Story marketing. Dustin and Ulices talk a little bit about making the change to Sony. D...

Ep. #127 - Can You Shoot Wedding Photos in a Cemetery? from 2019-12-09T23:08:42

First up we’re talking about that new Black widow trailer before we get into Instagram Analytics and doctor visits. It’s been a crazy year but I think we can all agree that Black Widow is so muc...

Ep. #126 - Processed Bovine Expressions with Morgan Roberts from 2019-12-01T18:40:24

This week we’re joined by professional wedding guest, Morgan Roberts! Morgan is a wedding photographer from Moggill in Australia, just outside of Brisbane. We talk with Morgan about getting grop...

Ep. #125 - The Third Annual Thanksgiving Special from 2019-11-27T13:40:14

In our third annual Thanksgiving special, we give thanks for all our blessings from this past year. It's been a great one so we have a lot to mention. We're both super thankful for our amazing f...

Ep. #124 - Confounded Clients Do Shoot With Wrong Photographer, Don't Realize Till It's Over from 2019-11-25T04:00

Santa Sessions, the impending Thanksgiving holiday in the US, part 107 study sessions, and software for your cloud client are how we start this episode. Then we’re talking about guerrilla market...

Ep. #123 - What Do You Do If the Guests Don't Want to Be at the Wedding? from 2019-11-18T02:28:20

Disney+ is out and it's tampering with our editing schedules. How can we pay attention to photos and videos and audio when Lady and the Tramp is available to stream in both animation and live ac...

Ep. #122 - Should You Deliver Proposal Photos if She Said No? from 2019-11-10T18:51:21

The mayoral campaign is over. The DJI Mavic Mini is out. Dustin's learning how to circumvent no fly zones with his drone, legally. Steve's doing corporate shoots and having Buscemi problems. We ...

Ep. #121 - How To Deal With Clients Editing Your Photos from 2019-11-05T15:00

Steve basically asks Dustin, "You mad bro?" Then we talk about the Canon 1Dx Mark III, the Canon Ra, and the possible Canon Rx. Also, Canon's going to make mirrorless cameras even smaller, accor...

Ep. #120 - Spectral Imaging (Halloween Special) from 2019-10-30T20:19:18

On this special Halloween episode, Steve interviews Spectral Imaging Professor Dr. Richard Von Finkelstein. Dr. Von Finkelstein has a PhD in spectral imaging. His life changed at the age of 9 wh...

Ep. #119 - Questionable Inflatable Doll Photos from 2019-10-28T13:32:56

This week Dustin talks at length about a haunted house he went through. He's so courageous! We also have follow up about mattresses and using your Mac as a second display for your other Mac. The...

Ep. #118 - #wedding from 2019-10-21T21:30:50

This week we're talking detail photos and Steve shares a huge mistake he made while shooting details at a recent wedding. We're also talking about SEO and teaching other people how to fly drones...

Ep. #117 - Conceptual Photography with Aaron Nace of Phlearn from 2019-10-14T02:00

Aaron Nace joins us this week to talk about his conceptual photography, his journey into becoming a photographer, and his recent trip to Alaska where he shot the reception of a wedding. He's not...

Ep. #116 - Should You Charge More For Shoots You Don't Want to Do? from 2019-10-08T20:39:46

It's fall. We're busy and the planet looks like it's slowly dying a beautiful death. This week we're talking about videographers getting all up in our business. People posting candid photos from...

Ep. #115 - Can You Take a Photo of a Piece of Art? or Scotland's Famous Leprechauns and Lucky Charms from 2019-09-30T16:25:14

STOP VAPING NOW! Look, we gotta get this important message out. Vaping is too cool and the government doesn't want you to look so cool anymore. So you have to stop now... also people are dying.....

Ep. #114 - From Film School to Wedding Photographer with Raymond Hatfield of the Beginner Photography Podcast from 2019-09-21T13:51:33

This week we're joined by Raymond Hatfield of the Beginner Photography Podcast! Raymond is an Indianapolis wedding photographer with a lot of experience. This week we're talking to Raymond about...

Ep. #113 - What Should You Do When a Wedding Guest Disrespects You? from 2019-09-15T04:10:10

What do you even do with $4k cash? Having trouble figuring out what to do with that drug money your client used to pay you? Don't worry, we can help. Also we're talking about those iPhones 11 Pr...

Ep. #112 - Should You Block Your Business Frenemies with James Kelly and Ross Eaglesham of the Photographers Craic Podcast from 2019-09-09T20:30:24

We’re joined by James Kelly and Ross Eaglesham of the Photographers Craic Podcast this week! We’re talking about ways to jazz up your real estate photography with sexy pictures… like literally, ...

Ep. #111 - Adventurous Elopements and Drone Photos with Josh Withers of the Rebel's Guide to Getting Married from 2019-08-31T15:34:55

This week we recorded with Josh Withers! Josh is a marriage celebrant from Australia, but this episode is about so much more than just celebrating marriage. Josh and his wife Brit run a company ...

Ep. #110 - How Should You Price Destination Wedding Photography? from 2019-08-25T20:46:48

Spider-Man is out of the MCU. A photographer loses photos in a house fire. A photographer in Wisconsin who lost their gear, get it all back... with the wedding photos still on the cards (after r...

Ep. #109 - Airy-Fairy Photography with Booray Perry and Gary Hughes of the Photobomb Podcast from 2019-08-19T22:41:37

This week we’re joined by the world’s greatest photographers, Booray Perry and Gary Hughes, of the Photobomb Podcast! It’s a claim that the intro to their podcast makes every week… and I guess n...

Ep. #108 - What's The Point of a Ladder? With Andy Buscemi, Neal Urban, and Jimi Ferrara of Wedding Photographers Unite! from 2019-08-12T19:11:38

This week, we're joined by Andy Buscemi and Neal Urban of Wedding Photographers Unite! for a joint episode! Unfortunately, Jimi Ferrara couldn't make it on the show, but we'll get him next time....

Ep. #107 - Post Wedding Drive Home with Jennifer Van Elk of Wedded from 2019-08-05T00:37:05

This week is an experimental episode. After shooting a wedding together, on the drive home, Steve and Jenn recorded an episode of Wedding Photo Hangover. They walk listeners through the itinerar...

Ep. #106 - Relocating Your Business with Meredith Ryncarz of the Restart Specialist from 2019-07-28T18:55:24

This week we were joined by Meredith Ryncarz of Meredith Ryncarz Photography and the Restart Specialist! Those are both websites and YouTube channels full of educational content for photographer...

Ep. #105 - Should You Charge More When You Have a Difficult Client? from 2019-07-21T16:45:25

Has your favorite government employee been fired for liking Tupac too much? Yeah, we're all feeling it this week. But it's okay, because we've got stories about a drunk that cleared a dance floo...

Ep. #104 - What's the Most Awkward Situation You've Been in as a Photographer? from 2019-07-14T04:16:22

This week we're talking about influencers and privilege. Why do some people think they deserve to be given free photos and video... or ice cream for that matter? We're also talking about last mi...

Ep. #103 - Do You Take Selfies with Random Guests? from 2019-07-08T00:57:37

Dustin is back from Mexico and we're bringing that fire again. This week we're talking about a photographer that punched a groom in the nose (no jokes), the f/2.0 new holy trinity that Canon is ...

Ep. #102 - Is It Ok to Fake Wedding Photos? with Ulices Del Toro of the Wedding Photo Podcast from 2019-07-01T03:37:36

This week special guest Ulices Del Toro of the Wedding Photo Podcast fills in for Dustin. We talk about Youtubers faking trips on Instagram, Unsplash hitting 1 million photos posted, a photograp...

Ep. #101 - What's the Most Overrated Lens for Wedding Photography? from 2019-06-25T01:36:46

This week on the podcast we're talking about the most overrated lens for wedding photographers. We're also talking about trips to California and Mexico, Lightroom being sold on the Mac App Store...

Ep. #100 - The 100th Episode Extravaganza from 2019-06-16T22:10:40

This week is big! We have special messages from a bunch of past guests. We're talking about Dobby being spotted on camera! We talk about the USMNT and the USWNT (Go USWNT! Win the World Cup!). W...

Ep. #099 - What's the Weirdest Thing You've Done for Your Photography Business? from 2019-06-09T05:57:04

This week we're talking a lot about that new Mac Pro from Apple. It may look like a cheese grater, but we're pretty certain it doesn't grate cheese. Steve posits a theory about Patrick Rothfuss'...

Ep. #098 - How Do You Take Photos Your Clients Will Use in Their Profiles? from 2019-06-03T00:57:14

This week we're talking about the death of the Canon 7D, why some people are afraid to try new types of photography (specifically wedding photography), and how Sony just pushed Nikon out of the ...

Ep. #097 - How Can You Fix a Horrible Make Up Job in Post? from 2019-05-26T15:43:23

This week we're talking about photographers paying their personal property tax, Dustin selling his soul and working for a political party, Adobe telling users of CS6 they could get sued, and the...

Ep. #096 - 1337 City Slickers with Matt Payne of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast from 2019-05-20T16:52:05

This week we had Matt Payne of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast on the show. Matt’s a tremendous landscape photographer and mountain climber. We talked with Matt about what gear you sho...

Ep. #095 - Should I Shoot My Wife's Identical Twin's Boudoir Photos? from 2019-05-13T18:28:34

We're taking a deep dive into an anonymous listener's question this week about doing photos for their wife's identical twin. But first we're talking about a Listen

Ep. #094 - Becoming Who You Want to Be with Nathan Holritz of the Bokeh Podcast from 2019-05-06T21:04:07

This week we had Nathan Holritz on the show! Nathan is the host of the Bokeh podcast and Listen

Ep. #093 - Using Flash on the Surface of the Sun from 2019-04-29T00:40:17

This week we're diving deep into all of the good news. We've spent so many weeks discussing terrible things. We're getting dragged down by it. So, we're talking about an SD card error, weird mus...

Ep. #092 - How Much Money Is Too Much Money For A Second Shooter? from 2019-04-22T19:33:55

This week we're talking about robot photographers, photographers that don't deliver albums and photographers that bring unvaccinated toddlers to newborn shoots. So tune in to get the details on ...

Ep. #091 - Should You Date a Wedding Client Who is in an Open Relationship? from 2019-04-15T03:55:20

This week we're talking about some photography and videography criminals. There's the photographer who doesn't deliver wedding photos, the videographer who doesn't show up to weddings and someti...

Ep. #090 - Can A Photog Accept a Threesome as Payment for Family Photos? with Jenn Van Elk of Wedded from 2019-04-08T06:47:12

Unfortunately this week Dustin was unable to record, so we brought in Jennifer Van Elk to make that sweet, sweet magic happen. We talk about an Listen

Ep. #089 - Gamify Work with Marianne Chua and Kari Bellamy of Amazeballs Wedding Photography Podcast from 2019-03-31T23:05:48

This week we were joined by Kari Bellamy and Marianne Chua of the Amazeballs Wedding Photography Podcast and the Chua and the Bell youtube channel. Marianne and Kari are both wedding photographe...

Ep. #088 - Tip of the Hat with Megan McGreevy and Sarah & Carey Casile of I Don’t Give An F-Stop from 2019-03-25T02:44

This week we’re joined by the crew from the I Don’t Give an F-Stop Podcast to talk about wedding photography, running small businesses, a little bit about their podcast and a lot about their rel...

Ep. #087 - Real Photographers Don’t Treat 2nd Shooters Like Servants from 2019-03-17T23:15:10

This episode has a few rants. We put a musical bed underneath them to make them a little more palatable for people who don’t like rants… but if you don’t like angry rants then you probably quit ...

Ep. #086 - Is It Okay to Use Your Client's Breakup to Try to Go Viral? from 2019-03-11T00:13:13

This week Dustin and Steve experienced a lot of weird energy… So they’re trying to combat it in their durndest by putting out the most gosh gilly wash innocent and fun podcast you’ve heard! They...

Ep. #085 - Should You Give a Deal to a Couple who Claim Their Photographer Dropped Out? from 2019-03-04T00:12:36

This week it’s all about marketing yourself and what kind of bull crap you’d put up with to book a potential client. Let’s face it, not every client is a dream. But to start, Steve shares with u...

Ep. #084 - Wedding Sharks with James Kelly and Ross Eaglesham of the Photographers Craic from 2019-02-26T15:31:13

This week we're talking with James Kelly and Ross Eaglesham of the Photographers Craic! James and Ross are photographers from Scotland. We talk with them about wedding photography, sports photog...

Ep. #083 - A Big Week for Gear Talk: Canon EOS RP, Nikon Eye AF, Fujifilm X-T30 from 2019-02-18T06:31:28

This week we’re diving deep into a bunch of news stories! Yeah! We’re talking about the Listen

Ep. #082 - How Do You Keep Your Clients From Posting Screenshots? from 2019-02-12T04:44:15

The One Plus Photo Contest Debacle, the Richest Man in the World's Beneath the Belt Area Pics (ya'll know what we mean), dealing with inclement weather, and incentivizing couples to do online re...

Ep. #081 - Dealing with Double Dipping Deposits from 2019-02-03T20:56:49

Detective Dustin is back on the case. This time he's investigating the case of the double dipping deposits and taking a look at a twin dilemma. We're also exploring the difference between a cont...

Ep. #080 - Closing the Deal with Prospective Clients from 2019-01-28T21:36:52

This week we're talking about underwater and in the air drones, what parts of the weddin...

Ep. #079 - Don't Cross the Line with Jimi Ferrara of Wedding Photographers Unite! from 2019-01-21T23:16:41

This week Jimi Ferrara, super-host on the Wedding Photographers Unite! podcast, joins us! We talk to Jimi about his switch from being a Camera Assistant for Saturday Night Live to being a full t...

Ep. #078 - Finding Your Style with Lisa Mark & Rebecca Lozer of the Secret Life of Weddings Podcast from 2019-01-14T04:42:18

We were joined this week by Lisa Mark and Rebecca Lozer of the Secret Life of Weddings Podcast. Settle in to hear about how Lisa and Rebecca got started doing photography and how they discovered...

Ep. #077 - CD We Go from 2019-01-07T02:47

Steve and Dustin are still sick. Which means they're talking mattresses! What fun!

Beer Talk:
Steve - BrewDog Clockwork Tangerine
Dustin - Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Vani...

Ep. #076 - Pi Times Salary (New Year Special) from 2018-12-31T15:36:24

Our very special New Year episode brings resolutions from Dustin and Steve to get their lives in order and stop screwing around.

Beer Talk:

Dustin's still sipping on th...

Ep. #075 - The Cinnamon Roll Ornament (Christmas Special) from 2018-12-23T15:27:14

The episode art is a two year old Christmas photo, but I couldn't find anything more recent that I liked (Steve).

Opener: Like a phoenix rising from the ashes.

Ep. #074 - Getting All the Hugs with Ulices Del Toro of the Wedding Photo Podcast from 2018-12-16T07:06:26

This week on the podcast Steve’s joined by Ulices Del Toro of the Wedding Photo Podcast. Steve and Ulices talk about a wide variety of things.

In follow up: Steve’s wife is du...

Ep. #073 - Targeting your Ideal Client with Heidi Thompson from 2018-12-09T18:21:06

We're joined this week by Heidi Thompson! A special guest so nice that she's been on the podcast twice! This week we're talking about formulating marketing plans for you business so you can mini...

Ep. #072 - Extraneous Photoshop Requests from 2018-12-02T18:03:48

Opener: The Marvel Avengers Infinity War 2 title reveal and trailer discussion

Follow Up:
Capture One Deals That Weren’t
Risky Business Photos for Dustin’s Real Estate...

Ep. #071 - Cinematic Sunset Shots with Vanessa Joy from 2018-11-25T13:16:36

This week we’re talking to Vanessa Joy about sunset shots, wide angle shots, profoto, melting pocket wizards, fashion for photographers and footwear for photographers, speed posing and that some...

Ep. #070 - Second Annual Thanksgiving Special from 2018-11-22T03:34:44

It's our second annual Thanksgiving Special!

And once again, I couldn't find a picture either one of us has taken of a turkey for the episode image, so here's a cake!

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Ep. #069 - Photographers Under Fire from 2018-11-18T07:20:35

Opener:
Dustin thinks we just became national wedding photographers.

Beer Talk:
Steve - Scarlet Lane Dorian Stout
Dustin - Apple Cider with Crown Royal

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Ep. #068 - How To Get Your Lens On from 2018-11-12T04:20:31

This week the podcast was edited by Dustin. Please, direct all your comments about the editing directly to him.

This week we cover all things lenses. From start to finish, how...

Ep. #067 - Photographers From the Future with Thom Stewart and Greg Campbell of The Snappening from 2018-11-04T23:01:15

This week we're using some quantum entanglement to record an episode with Thom Stewart and Greg Campbell, who just so happen to live in the future. Well, I mean, like 15 - 17 hours ahead of us. ...

Ep. #066 - Shadow Crankers (Halloween Special) from 2018-10-31T05:53:35

In this very special Halloween Episode we're sharing ghost stories from our listeners and from kind people we found in other wedding related Facebook groups who had their own stories to share. Listen

Ep. #065 - Cell Phone Photos of an Unedited Lightroom Catalogue with Joe Fischer of Greetabl from 2018-10-28T06:36:47

Follow Up:
Dustin and Corynn, wedding planners/coordinators.
Dustin's Left Eye, it ain't ever open
Crediting our Phantom Producer
The story of a wedding photographer who didn't g...

Ep. #064 - Shooting Eyes Wide Open with Corynn McKibben from 2018-10-22T05:39:13

In this episode, Steve is kicked to the curb, and by curb we mean DISNEY! But have no fear, Corynn McKibben, Dustin's better half, joins us for some light-hearted tails of a recent family member...

Ep. #063 - Should You Cede Portrait Time to Other Vendors? from 2018-10-14T05:00

Ceding portrait time, flip flop family photos, waiting 5 years for photos, wedding vendor entitlement, backpacks or roller bags, and the correct f stop.

Secret Life of Wedding...

Ep. #062 - Is It Okay For Videographers to Share Still Frames? from 2018-10-10T06:12:37

Wheelchairs and wedding photos, Judge Dustin and the raddest photo contest, shooting a destination wedding, drone crashes and other fun stories while shooting in another country, sharing still f...

Ep. #061 - Breaking Out of a Creative Rut with Jennifer Van Elk of Wedded from 2018-09-30T04:41:11

Any posing ideas for a couple where the groom is disabled and sometimes in a wheelchair and sometimes on crutches? What do you do if the timeline goes too far in depth? How do you break out of a...

Ep. #060 - What Should You Pack for a Destination Wedding? from 2018-09-23T04:15:27

Editing services, Mavic 2 Pros, Instagrammers crashing weddings, what to pack when you travel, coaxing couples to do night shots and more.

Full show notes: Listen

Ep. #059 - How Do You Handle iPad Photographers at Weddings? from 2018-09-17T05:14

New iPhones are new! Dealing with other photographers at weddings. Dealing with iPad Photographers. Keeping it classy with frenemies in the industry.

Full show notes: Listen

Ep. #058 - Canon EOS R, Fuji XT-3, and Mavic 2 Pro Failure from 2018-09-09T19:10:58

This week we're talking about the Canon EOS R, the Fuji XT-3, and we also talk a little bit about Dustin's new Mavic 2 Pro. It's a gear heavy week and Steve hates it. We also talk about a videog...

Ep. #057 - How Do You Handle Difficult Clients? from 2018-09-03T16:11:18

Handling editing requests, paying in advance of service, Instagram hack, turning greens into browns, 150 megapixel medium format camera, new canon mirrorless cameras and an apology from Nikon fo...

Ep. #056 - Fixing the Nikon Z7 from 2018-08-26T19:36:50

DJI Mavic 2 Pro and Zoom, Nikon Z7 and Z6, Carl Zeiss fixed lens camera, Wedding Tax, The Knot dilemma, and Smoke Bombs & Sparklers.

Full show notes: Listen

Ep. #055 - How Many Wedding Photographers is too Many? from 2018-08-20T17:48:17

Season 2 of WPH kicks off with a bang!

Follow Up:
Dustin's Copyright Issues
CZ on a Ring
No InstaStory

Alcohol Talk:
Steve - Redvolution fro...

Season 1 Stinger Supercut from 2018-08-17T23:26:48

To celebrate the podcast being 1 year old today. Here's a supercut of all of the stingers from Season 1. This is the audio that plays after the closing music. The part that most people skip... S...

Ep. #054 - Should You Photoshop An Engagement Ring? from 2018-08-13T19:33:33

Opener:
Shooting a wedding together!

Beer Talk:
Steve - Pogue’s Run Porter from Flat 12

Topics:
Diamond Ethics - CZ
Do we attend rehearsal d...

Ep. #053 - How Much Should You Pay An Associate? from 2018-08-05T03:12:04

Opener:
Dustin forced Steve to work using negative energy.

Follow Up:
Dustin’s copyright situation
Military reunion
Movie Pass

Beer Talk: Listen

Ep. #052 - What's the Going Rate for Second Shooters? from 2018-07-29T17:51:15

Opener:
Soundcloud -> Anchor

Follow Up:
Dustin's copyright situation.

Beer Talk:
Steve - Scarlet Lane Dorian Stout.

Topics...

Ep. #051 - What Should You Do When Someone Violates Your Copyright? from 2018-07-22T18:07:42

Opener:
Joy of having a week off and going on vacation

Follow up
Kickstarter stuff

Beer Talk:
Steve - Olga from Scarlet Lane
Dustin - Michel...

Ep. #050 - How Do You Capture Someone's Personality? from 2018-07-16T16:16:29

Opener: 50th Episode

Beer Talk:
Steve - Bourbon Barrel Aged Eirik Bloodaxe from Scarlet Lane

Topics:
What is a dollar dance?
Letting an intern ...

Ep. #049 - From Cedar Point to Six Figure Photography with Ben Hartley from 2018-07-08T09:57

Special Guest: Ben Hartley

Topics:
Cedar Point
Oil painting
Ministry
Professional longboarding
Wedding photography
Podcasting.
J Ben Hartley (full...

Ep. #048 - What Gear Do You Need for an Engagement Shoot? from 2018-07-02T01:58:27

Opener:
Case of the crazy edits
Flat tire on a wedding day

Follow Up:
Same venue, take two
IGTV one week in

Beer Talk:
Steve - Vane from...

Ep. #047 - How Far Out Are You Willing to Book? from 2018-06-24T16:48:26

Opener:
Surprise kid at a wedding
Steve shot 5 weddings in 2 weeks
Harry Kane!

Beer Talk:
Steve - Upland Wheat.

Topics:
Photo guides on ...

Ep. #046 - Should You Change Pricing When Re-Branding? from 2018-06-19T13:05:03

Beer talk:
Steve - Founder's All Day IPA

Topics:
Natural disasters as backdrops?
Selfies on Instagram
Champagne pour
MBMBAM ads
Do you mention when a b...

Ep. #045 - Should You Split Tips With Your Second Shooter? from 2018-06-10T19:22:24

Topics:
DJs who think they can do your job
Hacks pushing educational courses on facebook and instagram
Dustin's weird diet
Blue shift glasses
Secret facebook group
Pee co...

Ep. #044 - The First Rule Of Photog Club from 2018-06-04T14:43:42

Opener: Royal Wedding

Follow Up:
Hotel room drama

Topics:
Digital file delivery
Who do you allow to download those photos?
Skydio drone car ...

Ep. #043 - Ya Boy Sample Size Doza (David Mendoza III aka heydoza) from 2018-05-29T18:00:11

Special Guest: David Mendoza III (Doza)

Topics
Taco shops
Going full time with weddings
Motorcycle accidents
Losing drones in Bali
Shooting twilights
...

Ep. #042 - How Much Are 1.2 Million Followers Worth? from 2018-05-20T23:20:08

Beer Talk:
Steve - 4 Strongbow Hard Ciders

Follow up:
Unaddressed Sexism
Steve flies his drone

Topics
How much are 1.2 million followers wo...

Ep. #041 - The Wedding Photographers Unite Crossover Extravaganza with Andy Buscemi and Neal Urban from 2018-05-13T07:00:02

Special Guests: Andy Buscemi & Neal Urban

Conundrum (TM WPU): Neal - What if the groom isn't there?

Andy's Back-to-the-Future Photo

T...

Ep. #040 - Should You Post Your Prices on Social Media? from 2018-05-07T18:30:32

Beer Talk:
Steve - Flat 12 Bierworks Milk Stout

Follow Up:
Does Dustin feel responsible when his couples divorce?
Soft box in photos
Proposal shoots don't equa...

Ep. #039 - Double Wide Lenses with Jennifer Van Elk of Wedded from 2018-04-29T21:01:01

Special Guest: Jenn Van Elk

Beer Talk:
Jenn - Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA

Follow Up:
Style Me Pretty is not dead yet
Phantom Producer Louie Novak...

Ep. #038 - Are Styled Shoots Killing The Wedding Industry? from 2018-04-22T21:15:12

Opener:
Shooting together

Follow up:
Oath, Yahoo, AOL, Flickr, and Style Me Pretty. 

Topics:
Fashion photographers make better wedding phot...

Ep. #037 - Wedding Photo Faux Pas from 2018-04-15T21:58:59

Beer Talk:
Steve -Espresso Whiskey from XXX Distillery

Topics:
Style Me Pretty shutting down
9 wedding photos mistakes
Follow along at: Listen

Ep. #036 - Rube Goldberg Photo Delivery & Social Media Sleuthing from 2018-04-08T12:48:13

Topics:
Steve did something douchey
Social media sleuthing/big mystery on Twitter
New Twitter policy changes
Dustin's sudden growth on Instagram
Setting yourself apart form u...

Ep. #035 - Mini Sessions And Schroedinger's Bunny (Easter Special) from 2018-04-01T14:04:43

Topics:
Spring mini sessions
Easter Bunny's upcoming marriage to Santa Claus
A furry wedding video
Kids and animals?!
Shooting brides with horses.

Q&A:...

Ep. #034 - Literally Selling Sh*t with Heidi Thompson from 2018-03-25T21:19:06

Special Guest: Heidi Thompson

Topics:
Meeting her husband through Napster
Literally selling shit
Effective ways to market your wedding photography business to pers...

Ep. #033 - A Day Late and a Pot of Gold Short (St. Patrick's Day Special) from 2018-03-18T21:11:15

Beer Talk:
Steve - Guinness, a Lagunitas Night Time, and a Heavy Seas The Alpha Effect (don't worry, he's just drinking like a half glass of each)
Dustin - Bailey's Irish Cream

Listen

Ep. #032 - Wedding Businesses Put On Blast with The Devil's Advocate from 2018-03-11T22:29:20

Beer Talk:
Steve - Lagunita's Lag

Topics:
IFTTT formula bug with Twitter and Instagram
Listen

Ep. #031 - The One with Nathan Mitchell of the Epic Podcast from 2018-03-04T22:45:43

Special guest: Nathan Mitchell

Topics:
How he got started
Benefits of second shooting
Instagram advertising campaigns
his band Prisms
Nathan's first weddi...

Ep. #030 - Uncle Cousin Ange-Bob And The Bridal Show Hunger Games from 2018-02-25T21:35:54

Lots of question topics:
Should you do a bridal show? What are some good bridal show hacks? What expectations should you have going into a bridal show? Is Uncle Bob a worn out old term? What...

Ep. #029 - Nicole Ashley And A Couple Garys (Valentine's Day Special) from 2018-02-14T03:12:25

Special Guest: Nicole Ashley

Topics:
Wedding and boudoir photography
Nutella and coffee
Building a company
Putting together a team
Learning to shoot better...

Ep. #028 - Feeding Photographers and the Crumby Boys from 2018-02-11T04:47:10

Beer Talk:
Steve - Hop Dealer from Round Barn Brewery

Follow up
Windowed.io Listen

Ep. #027 - Extreme Wedding Photography and a Clustercuss from 2018-02-04T05:41:55

Beer Talk:
Steve - Cabin Fever from New Holland Brewing Company Dustin - Just tequila

Topics:
One couple got married on a net over a canyon, 400 feet over the canyon f...

Ep. #026 - DJI Mavic Pro vs. DJI Mavic Air & Photoshopping Acne from 2018-01-28T13:59:38

Beer talk:
Steve - Mad Hatter from New Holland

Topics:
New DJI Mavic AIR
Casey Neistat review - Listen

Ep. #025 - Fat Shaming Photographer & $10k Dick Pics from 2018-01-21T22:42:40

Beer Talk:
Steve - Trippel from New Belgium

Topics:
A sleazy magazine charges vendors to make styled shoots for their magazine so they have content
Dustin is doing...

Ep. #024 - Filthy Car Fingers & New Cameras At CES from 2018-01-14T05:48:04

Follow Up:
Did Dustin lie about a crying baby to avoid a question?

Topics:
Panasonic Lumix GH5s announced at CES
Giving photos to vendors for marketing
Social ...

Ep. #023 - Straight Crushin' It & IPS from 2018-01-08T06:27:56

Beer Talk:
Steve - Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale

Topics:
Why we keep shooting weddings.
More Instagram changes
Crediting people in your posts
Watermarking ...

Ep. #022 - Fortress of Solitaire (New Year Special) from 2018-01-01T23:58:21

Topics:
New Year's resolutions for photographers
Learning to fly
James Cameron movies
Bedazzled jackets and whoopee cushion marketing 

Q&A:
Should...

Ep. #021 - Merry Fistmas to All (Christmas Special) from 2017-12-23T23:47:06

Beer Talk:
Dustin - Leinenkugel Snowdrift Vanilla Porter
Steve - Revolution Fistmas.

Topics:
Christmas traditions
How to capture the kids on the holidays
C...

Ep. #020 - Wide Angle Distortion from 2017-12-19T06:10:16

Beer Talk:
Steve - Necron 99 from Three Floyds

Follow Up:
Apology for not mentioning Dustin's Zungle failure
Registering Drones
Dominican Republic drone laws Listen

Ep. #019 - Tom Cruise-y Boxes from 2017-12-11T19:08:53

Beer Talk:
Dustin - Budweiser
Steve - Storm King and Hop Lift

Topics:
Vendors that do too much
Christmas gift ideas for photogs

Q&A:
...

Ep. #018 - Steve's Mac Dies at the End from 2017-12-03T06:17:23

Beer Talk:
Steve - Oat Street Porter by Byway Brewing

Topics:
What'd we buy on Black Friday?
What websites do we use for deals?
Listen

Ep. #017 - Diametrically Opposed Editing Styles from 2017-11-26T08:06:08

Beer Talk:
Steve - Hop Lift from Third Street Brewhouse.

Topics:
Forever 21 stole our music
Listen

Ep. #016 - The First Annual Thanksgiving Special from 2017-11-22T17:04:06

Topics:
Giving thanks
Aubergine photos
Black Friday deals
B&H deals
www.bhphotov...