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Join host Lei Lei Clavey as we explore the secrets to crafting a thriving and fulfilling career as a wedding photographer, while creating a beautiful balanced life. Immerse yourself in insightful conversations that empower you to nurture a positive mindset, enabling you to not only excel in your craft but also flourish in all facets of life.
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Whatever the Weather

KSAT and Graham Media Group

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Whatever the weather, your local meteorologists have it covered on the news – for about three minutes, in between commercial breaks. Rarely, though, do they have time to explain weather phenomena in a longer format, in depth. On "Whatever the Weather" your local meteorologists dig deeper and tell you all you want to know about Mother Nature – from tornadoes, to freezing rain, to climate change. They also chat about what it’s like to be broadcast meteorologists, and the challenges they someti ...
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In this inspiring episode I spoke with photographer, educators Jai Long and Cara Mia about creativity, burnout and their new course for creatives, Metamorphosis. Join the live launch here: https://jointhemetamorphosis.com/event Sign up to the waitlist here: https://jointhemetamorphosis.com/ Listen to the Metamorphosis Podcast here: https://podcasts…
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I’m back talking about my favourite upsells; Albums! This is Episode 3 of my Album Series on the Life & Lens Podcast and I’m going to share my album design process from beginning to end. When I first started selling albums, I had no idea how to design albums. I thought to myself, ‘hoowww do I do this??’ and I’m guessing many of you might have had t…
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Over the last 4 years I have tried and tested so many things when it comes to my wedding albums. I’ve taken all the learnings from my experiences with my clients and refined my process. The past few months, I’ve been in the full swing of wedding season and have been working on my first ever online course The Art of Album Sales: Selling Albums Confi…
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It’s been a motivating start to 2024 and I feel like I’ve been very considered with my energy. The past few months, I’ve been in the full swing of wedding season and have been working on my first online course The Art of Album Sales: Selling Albums Confidently for Profit which is due to launch in April. It is exciting (and scary) to work on a cours…
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Episode Overview: In this episode, I delve into the remarkable journey of Taylor Swift's brand and uncover invaluable lessons applicable to our own businesses. From authenticity and transparency to leveraging exclusivity and the power of storytelling, Taylor Swift offers a blueprint for building an enduring brand. Join me as I explore how to infuse…
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Launching or relaunching your business is exciting but also daunting. It takes grit, courage, and a whole lot of work behind the scenes to launch your brand and put yourself ‘out there’. In this episode I share actionable steps to launch or relaunch your brand to hopefully make it easier for you and more successful! My top takeaways: Preparation Ph…
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In this episode of the Life & Lens Podcast, I talk about living in discomfort with your business because when we’re out of our comfort zone that is where the growth happens. Everyone loves comfort but feeling comfortable can quickly turn into feeling stuck. If you have ever felt like you are languishing, you will know that if we do not push our bou…
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In this episode of the Life & Lens Podcast, join me for my podcast interview on Andrew Hellmich’s PhotobizX podcast about navigating moving from the high-end client to the luxury market and how I create styled shoots that are campaigns for my brand. PhotobizX is a go-to podcast with Andrew Hellmich for aspiring and established photographers. On his…
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Building trust with your ideal client and booking out a full wedding season, is something I get asked about a lot. We see other photographers (very successful photographers!) who have been running their businesses for 10-, 20-, 30 years and we inevitably compare ourselves to them: How can we build that kind of trust with our ideal clients if we hav…
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As engagement season approaches, I had a chat with a wedding vendor friend who, after tuning into my Boundaries episode (episode 7), is re-evaluating her approach to ideal clients and wedding bookings. It got me thinking—this season, when everyone is getting engaged around Christmas and New Year's, is the perfect time to reassess our boundaries and…
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Danelle Bohane is a wedding photographer, educator and a real force in our industry; her storytelling is emotional, honest and captured from a place of heart and generosity. To me, Danelle’s approach is inspiring because she is able to hone in and capture a couple’s connection to one another and their families with sensitivity, curiosity and respec…
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Welcome to my 3-part series on how to elevate your wedding business by mastering pricing and sending beautiful price guides and welcome client guides to your clients. In the third instalment of our series, we explore wedding client guide and the benefits of delivering a guide to your couples. I present my wedding welcome client guides as a welcome …
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Welcome to my 3-part series on how to elevate your wedding business by mastering pricing and sending beautiful price guides and welcome client guides to your clients. In episode 2 of the series, we delve into what I include in my price guides and the differences between mid-range wedding clients and those seeking a more luxury experience. Understan…
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Welcome to my 3-part series on how to elevate your wedding business by mastering pricing and sending beautiful price guides and welcome client guides to your clients. In this episode I talk through my journey and the impact of professional branding and price guides on securing dream clients. As well as the crucial steps to enhancing your pricing st…
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Title: Unlocking Success with Johanna Rosenlew: The Power of Asking for What You Want on Your Path to Vogue Johanna Rosenlew is an editorial wedding photographer shooting destination weddings in Scandinavia and in and around Europe. Her style is journalistic, documentary, fashion focused and as I reflect on the creatives that inspired me personally…
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***Episode warning: This episode includes sensitive topics which may not be right for you at this time including miscarriage and pregnancy loss.*** Stefanie Buma is a Perth based Editorial Wedding Photographer. Establishing her brand in 2012, she is one of the West-Coast’s best photographers. Stefanie’s work is featured in Vogue and The Wed and she…
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Stefanie Buma is a Perth based Editorial Wedding Photographer. Establishing her brand in 2012, she is one of the West-Coast’s best photographers. Stefanie’s work is featured in Vogue and The Wed and she is known for her signature style; she mixes day-dreams and nostalgia, shooting in a reportage style and on film. Stefanie is also a Mumma-to-be, bu…
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I was inspired to sit down and inspired to record this podcast because I realised this morning, that I set boundaries 12 months ago and now, I am (finally) reaping the rewards. Today, I feel calm and like life is spacious and I want to hold on to that feeling and share with you how I got here. In this episode, I explore how boundaries were not part…
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In this episode my guest Alice Andre and I chat about imposter syndrome, the importance of community and how to break into shooting destination weddings with success. Alice Andre is a French wedding and editorial photographer based in Perth, Australia. Her work has a documentary approach with an editorial finish and in just three years she has esta…
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In this episode I spoke with Cassandra Ladru, a seasoned wedding photographer based in Australia who has built a trusted wedding photography brand over 13-years through consistency in her work. We chatted about her journey shooting destination weddings and tips for attracting high-end editorial-focused clients, creating exceptional client experienc…
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No stranger to the industry, Jai Long is a creative business coach, host of the chart-topping Make Your Break podcast , award-winning wedding photographer, serial entrepreneur, and public speaker. Through his signature course, the Six-Figure Business Map, Jai leads a heart-filled community of photographers and creatives worldwide to build fulfillin…
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In this episode, the focus is on the crucial role of a positive mindset when starting and running a successful business. Lei Lei shares five tips for maintaining a positive mindset that she has personally found effective. These tips are essential for navigating different phases of your life and business, helping you overcome negativity and foster p…
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In this episode, the focus is on setting and achieving goals in both business and life. Lei Lei emphasises the importance of goal setting as a foundation for making progress and taking steps towards the things that truly matter. By working towards well-defined goals, you can stay focused, motivated, and align with your desired outcomes. In this epi…
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Welcome to the first episode of the "Life and Lens” podcast with Lei Lei Clavey. Whether you're a curious listener interested in Lei Lei’s journey, an aspiring wedding photographer kickstarting your business, or someone eager to break into the premium and luxury wedding photography market, this podcast promises to be your guide. Lei Lei’s story is …
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Meteorological summer is defined as the months of June, July, and August. And despite a rainy and cooler start to June, the rest of Summer 2023 was brutally hot because of a strong and persistent high-pressure system, conversationally known as a “heat dome.” To tie a bow on the end of this summer, August 2023 is now officially San Antonio’s hottest…
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Welcome to "Life and Lens - Focusing on Success and Balance," your ultimate guide to crafting a thriving and fulfilling career as a wedding photographer while achieving a harmonious and balanced life. Your host, Lei Lei Clavey is an Australian wedding photographer, educator, mother of two, and a passionate advocate for both the business and creativ…
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In this Whatever the Weather episode, Sarah and Mia talk about what it means to be in a “triple-dip” La Niña. Dive into the science behind La Niña, how those conditions form, and where we go from here in this brand new episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy KSAT and Graham Media Group
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We’re relaunching our Whatever the Weather podcast in the best way possible -- getting to know Mia! In this opening episode of season 3, Floresville native Mia shares her passion for weather and, yes, even Dutch Bros Coffee. Be sure to check out the video version. How to watch: On KSAT.com On KSAT’s free streaming app that works with most smart dev…
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Whatever the Weather podcast is returning for it's third season. This time you'll hear new voices like Mia Montgomery, our newest addition to the KSAT Weather team, Justin Horne and other local experts in all things meteorology and STEM. Be sure to subscribe to get the alert when a new episode drops every month. You can also subscribe to our YouTub…
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Yea. You read that right ... Kaiti Blake is leaving KSAT after more than 5 years. In this episode we look back at some of her favorite experiences and the impact she's had on the community and her coworkers before she signs off for good. Don't worry Whatever the Weather isn't going anywhere. Stay tuned for Season 3 where Sarah will bring in all kin…
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Every episode we ask for your weather questions and answer a couple before starting the show. In this episode we take the time to go back and revisit some of the ones we didn't get to earlier in the season. From high pressure and saharan dust to what it's like being a meteorologist and tips for people interested in this profession-- join us in this…
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As meteorologists we spend a lot of time talking about rains and storms but this episode if about the opposite of that-- drought. It's a move of a weather pattern than a weather phenomena and is something most of the United States deals with on the daily. Here in San Antonio, it's important to understand the effects of drought and how to help conse…
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The Big Freeze. The Arctic Blast. The Winter Storm. Whatever you call it, there’s no doubt you remember the cold, wintry weather that crippled San Antonio and Texas in February 2021. In the newest episode of the Whatever the Weather podcast, KSAT meteorologists Kaiti Blake and Sarah Spivey look back at the historic event as the anniversary approach…
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A hurricane or tropical storm can cause complete destruction for those in the storm’s path. Thankfully, forecasting these weather beasts has improved greatly in the past few decades. In this episode of Whatever the Weather, Meteorologists Kaiti Blake and Sarah Spivey detail the science behind what it takes to make a hurricane. Do you know the diffe…
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Being a meteorologist is a lot more than standing in front of a green screen and reading a temperature map! In fact, it takes years of education, training and — let’s be honest — a bit of hairspray to be able to bring you your local forecast. In this episode of Whatever the Weather, meteorologists Kaiti Blake and Sarah Spivey walk through how they …
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If you watched the national news this week, you probably heard all about the potential for 'catastrophic' and 'deadly' tornadoes across parts of the Texas Panhandle and Oklahoma on Monday, May 20th. The Storm Prediction Center even issued a rare 'high risk' for severe weather...the first one of its kind in over two years. While it was an active day…
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Hey y'all! Thanks for tuning in to another episode of 'Whatever the Weather.' Today, Kaiti and Sarah take turns interviewing each other about life's tough questions like, "Who's your biggest influence?" and silly questions like "What would your theme song be if you ran for president?" You know...all of the hard-hitting questions that you've been DY…
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Y'all. Let's be real...we've been incredibly busy over the last few weeks. Today's episode is a short one...a quick catch-up on what's been going on in our world and why we've been MIA recently. But, don't worry! We'll have a fresh ep for you next week! Thanks for your love and support ~ Sarah & Kaiti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho…
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Drumroll, please.... Today we have a very special guest, Meteorologist Justin Horne! Throughout his decade-long career, Justin has seen it all as a broadcast meteorologist: tornadoes, snow storms, and hail. Today, Sarah and Kaiti talk with Justin about how these giant chunks of ice develop within thunderstorms, the damage hail can cause, and some h…
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Severe weather season is upon us! Are you prepared? Today, Kaiti and Sarah discuss ways to stay safe during severe storms and flooding events. The ladies lay out a few legitimate sources for weather like your local news or National Weather Service radios to keep you safe and informed. Bottom line: the automatic forecast on your phone just won't do!…
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Oh lordy, we're pretty sure you've heard this buzzword on the national news...a "bomb" cyclone. Yes, these really exist! But they're not quite as rare as you may think. In today's episode, Sarah and Kaiti explain the science behind "explosive cyclogenesis" and interesting historical examples...like 1993's Storm of the Century. Learn more about your…
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The Earth's atmosphere is truly amazing. It's how we breathe and have life! But the atmosphere is not so kind on other planets. Today, Sarah and Kaiti discuss some of the suffocating and extreme atmospheres in our Solar System. The ladies end with a heart-to-heart about some of the challenges of having to deal with self image when working on televi…
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Drought is nature's quiet and slow killer. Responsible for the collapse of many different civilizations, drought continues to have substantial impacts on today's modern economies. In this episode, Sarah and Kaiti explore what events lead up to a drought, how we define it, and interesting historical examples of dry spells. They even manage to throw …
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This past Sunday, March 3rd, twenty-three lives were lost due to a devastating EF4 tornado...the most lives lost from a single tornado in nearly six years. In today's episode, Sarah and Kaiti discuss the events that led up to the tragedy and tackle the challenges of forecasting and warning for such an event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …
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Flash floods are often underestimated. In reality, flash flooding causes the most deaths and injuries of any other type of weather year after year. In today's episode, Kaiti and Sarah describe what differentiates flash flooding from your typical flood, and take a trip back in time to the worst flood in U.S. history - the Johnstown Flood of 1889. Le…
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For many, the phrase 'El Niño' conjures up memories of Chris Farley doing a hilarious bit on SNL. For meteorologists, the phenomenon of El Niño can mean the difference between a quiet, peaceful spring - or an active severe weather season. Here, Sarah and Kaiti explain the mysterious and misunderstood El Niño...and what it means for our weather in t…
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