Back off and let me do my job!

It’s just the boys in the studio this week! With Laura and Bee away (all that end of year editing!), Liam and Pete sit down to debrief on a recent luxury wedding they shot together in Whitehall, London.

While the venue was five-star, the day wasn't without its hurdles. We discuss the reality of shooting in high-end establishments - from the stress of strict dress codes to dealing with "smothering" service that eats into your shooting time. We also have an honest conversation about a struggle many creatives face: how do you politely tell a venue coordinator to back off and let you do your job?

Also in this episode, we chat about the physical toll of wedding photography (what is "Photographer's Toe"?), the panic of surprise speeches for videographers, and a terrifying gear malfunction that saw a camera hit the floor in front of the guests. Plus, we catch up on life outside of weddings, including broken cars, table tennis coaching, and life as a driving instructor.

Grab a coffee and join the commune!

Key Topics & Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro: Where are the girls?

02:18 - The 9-hour travel nightmare and the £36 wine incident

05:25 - The Dress Code Debate: Suits vs. Trainers

07:59 - The reality of "Photographer's Toe" and physical comfort

12:14 - Videography stress: Dealing with surprise speeches

19:00 - The "Missing Groom Prep" panic

25:43 - Technical struggles: Banding issues in venue lighting

28:42 - When luxury service ruins your portrait time

31:00 - Learning to say "No" to pushy venue coordinators

44:05 - Pete’s car suspension disaster

47:50 - Gear Nightmare: Liam drops his camera (twice)

51:25 - Highs and Lows: Life as a driving instructor

57:00 - Pete becomes a qualified table tennis coach

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