Shooting a wedding 400 feet underground

This week, join Pete, Laura, Liam, and Bee for a catch-up packed with wild wedding stories and industry insights. Liam shares a tale from the depths of Scotland, where he photographed the first and only elopement inside a massive, disused WWII underground oil tank - complete with world-record-breaking echoes and drone flights in the dark. He then takes us to Iceland for a vow renewal, revealing the stressful reality of shooting in iconic, tourist-filled locations and the rules you sometimes have to bend to get the perfect shot.

The team also dives into the great dishwasher debate (are your precious mugs and knives safe?), discusses the pros and cons of the new Canon C50 video camera, and shares their thoughts on recent industry shake-ups. Plus, they explore the unspoken rules of working with other suppliers and share personal highs and lows, featuring everything from a hit-and-run and a ghost named Jim to the joys of booking a wedding in Montenegro.

Timestamps

00:36 - Wedding season fatigue & back-to-school chaos.

02:23 - Liam's story: Photographing an elopement in a disused underground oil tank in Scotland.

10:28 - Pete & Laura's "painless" wedding shoot in Scotland.

13:31 - Shooting a wedding for a fellow photographer.

14:42 - The great debate: Should you put precious mugs and knives in the dishwasher?

18:00 - Liam's story: A vow renewal in Iceland and the challenges of shooting in tourist hotspots.

23:39 - Discussion on managing expectations at popular photo locations.

26:47 - Industry News: The new Canon C50 video camera.

30:44 - Industry News: The Easy-Flix gallery migration controversy.

34:36 - The pros and cons of culling software like Narrative and Photo Mechanic.

40:13 - How to handle working with difficult or rude suppliers on a wedding day.

46:52 - Liam's travel drama: Getting locked in a car park and a hit-and-run.

51:31 - Highs and Lows of the Week.

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