What Happens When You Ignore Instagram?

How many photos are too many? In this week's episode, we dive headfirst into a hot topic rattling the photography community: are we overwhelming our clients by over-delivering images? We debate whether a curated gallery of a few hundred photos is more valuable than a folder of over a thousand, and question what we'd want from our own wedding photographer.

We also get real about the struggles of social media after taking a week off Instagram punished our reach, sparking a conversation about whether the perfect grid still matters or if it's time to get more personal.

Alongside the business chat, we catch you up on our latest adventures, from shooting a wedding at the iconic Traitors castle (and revealing its secrets!) to road-tripping to Scotland and enjoying a half-term break on the beautiful Yorkshire coast. Join us for a candid chat about work, life, and the creative challenges we all face.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro & a chaotic start

01:03 - The joy of singing alone in the car

02:40 - Liam's wedding at Guardswell Farm in Scotland

05:45 - The secrets of shooting at the Traitors Castle

09:28 - Working with fellow photographer Ash Springle

10:55 - Remembering industry legends Ed Peers & Ross Harvey

13:04 - Half-term adventures, portrait shoots, and comparing forests

14:58 - An update on the team's upcoming film festival

18:20 - Making work trips into mini-holidays

20:18 - The pressures of a busy schedule and life admin

22:36 - A relaxing week on the North Yorkshire Coast and discovering Haworth

25:08 - The Instagram struggle: The punishment for taking a week off

26:49 - Does your feed need to show your face?

29:15 - Dealing with internet trolls and negative comments

32:57 - Hot Topic: Are photographers delivering too many images?

45:38 - Highs and Lows of the Week

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