Weddings are a love story on a deadline—and sometimes you’re documenting them with a cracked heart. We open up about working back-to-back celebrations while moving through breakups and divorce, from crying behind the camera during vows to the guilt of editing a love-filled gallery when your own life feels heavy. The surprising twist: shifting focus from emotion to technique didn’t numb the work, it leveled it up—refined composition, cleaner timelines, and a portfolio strong enough to land publication.

We dig into what being single in the wedding industry actually teaches you about relationships. After 25 to 30 couples in a year, patterns emerge: who leads, who listens, where balance lives, and how chemistry shows up when timelines get tight. That perspective makes you a more empathetic storyteller and a sharper advocate for your clients. We also get real about expectations—first looks, aisle tears, and the quiet ways partners show presence when the camera isn’t on them.

Then we flip to Red Flag, Green Flag: Inquiry Edition. “Inquiring for a friend”? Only green if the couple joins fast. No details in the lead? It depends—use solid forms and follow-up. “Just send prices”? Offer value and clarity before numbers, with published ranges and custom context on calls. Last-minute bookings can be gems if your systems are tight. When a couple says a vendor canceled, we jump on Zoom to read the room, assess scope, and protect everyone involved. Boundaries around contracts, payers, and post-wedding requests keep projects clean and timelines smooth.

If you’re a photographer, planner, or creator navigating love stories while mending your own, this conversation brings practical tools and permission to protect your energy. You’ll leave with better scripts for leads, stronger filters for fit, and a creative reset that turns process into your anchor. Love the conversation? Follow the show, share this episode with a friend in the industry, and leave a quick review so more creators can find us.

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We dig into vendor dynamics, guest interference with cameras, and how clear roles protect the couple’s memories. Then we play overspend versus underspend on video, florals, and catering, sharing real budget ranges and where expectations break.

• keeping photographers, videographers, and content creators aligned
• unplugged ceremonies and managing guests with cameras
• why hybrid coverage dilutes results
• building a preferred vendor list that fits style and workflow
• decoding budget myths vs real quotes
• underspend on video and the cost of regret
• minimal florals that still cost premium
• catering math, per-person add-ons, and tasting with intent

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We lay out why personal, flexible weddings beat trend chasing timelines and how culture rich events create better stories. We also talk about ditching shot lists, navigating guest camcorder messages, a groom gone wild moment, and the eternal vendor roll shortage.

• choosing personal venues like homes and farms for flexibility and savings
• replacing rigid shot lists with trust and real moments
• building timelines with buffers to reduce stress
• pests, weather, and outdoor challenges at venues
• vendor meals, buffets versus plated, and the roll problem
• inviting DJs and other vendors to share stories on future shows
• asking listeners for topics and guest suggestions

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