As photographers, filmmakers and hybrid shooters what we offer to our clients is not just our creative skill, artistic flair or the technical knowledge we have to create photographs and films. Probably the most important element in our work and our unique selling point as a business is how we see the world and what drives us to do what we do and th…

In the last episode we discussed the options when it came to choosing a camera to shoot hybrid photo and video coverage. The natural follow on it the discussion around lenses. We reveal what our favourite lens is and what are go to piece of glass is for different parts of a wedding day. We have a debate over zooms vs primes and ponder over what dir…

In this episode we talk about one of the most talked about things amongst photographers and filmmakers - cameras! Hybrid photo and video shooting requires a different level of speed and features from a camera, so if you are looking to get into hybrid shooting this episode will be really useful when it comes to choosing which camera system and model…

In our first proper episode hosting together we discuss the challenges of capturing a wedding in still photography and videography as a solo hybrid shooter. We go through an entire wedding day and discuss how we would approach each part of the day and the workarounds for the various aspects that need to be captured in both photo and video at the sa…

It's time for a change and to freshen up the podcast and we are starting a new series by introducing our new co-host Kieran Paul and photographer and filmmaker who has been in the game for almost a decade. In this episode we get to find out all about how Kieran got into photography/filmmaking in his early years, how he made his way into the wedding…

As it has been 3 months since the last episode I wanted to give an explanation and fill you in on the exciting changes to the podcast moving forwards. The How to Shoot Hybrid Podcast is for photographers and videographers who capture weddings, live events, work with commercial clients and work on creative projects. We discuss different topics aroun…

Happy New Year and for the first episode of 2024 I am giving you my 10 important things to focus on for success this year with your photography / videography business. These steps are the things that will make the biggest difference to how you feel about what you do and will shift things forward whether that is revenue growth or finding further ful…

In this episode I ramble on about a topic really close to my heart - music. Music is a huge part of my creative inspiration and forms a large part of what I believe makes my work unique to others. Not necessarily because I pick completely different music to all the other wedding filmmakers out there, but because of the thought process that goes int…

In this episode I discuss the reasons I believe longer wedding films / documentary edits / FOMO films or whatever else you would like to call them are more important than ever to our couples. The How to Shoot Hybrid Podcast is for photographers and videographers who capture weddings, live events, work with commercial clients and work on creative pr…

It is that time of the year when if you live and work in the northern hemisphere you will be winding down from wedding season and trying to stay motivated to get through the editing list before the ball drops for next year! After discussing a variety of topics around how we capture things on the actual wedding day we are shifting to how we edit wha…

It is rare these days that I get excited by a piece of camera equipment. Getting new stuff at this point is like getting a new car, its great, but when you realise it does the same thing as your last car (gets you for A to B) the novelty wears off pretty quick. A new camera now is just a replacement for the old one that does the same thing, but a f…

In a very special and slightly different topic to our regular content Lyndsey and I drink alcohol and chat about running a business together whilst trying to live a normal family life. As it becomes more popular for couples to work together on their photo/video business, particularly if you are offering hybrid we wanted to give you an insight into …

In this episode I am talking through the advances that have been made in small, portable audio recorders in the last couple of years and discussing my current and potential future go-to set-ups. Audio is so important for creating powerful and emotive films as well as capturing compressive wedding memories for our couples. For any photographers look…

Moving on from the last episode around practical considerations when composing shots on a wedding day we go into the equipment and techniques that need considering to be able to hold those cameras. How they will give you different looks to your footage. How those techniques/approaches will help or hinder you in capturing images - in particular as a…

We have already previously done a number of episodes where we went fairly deep into lighting and composition techniques and options (E37, E38 & E39). But in this episode I give you an honest and real world view on how lighting and composition is used at weddings. I also talk through a typical wedding (my latest wedding) and the pitfalls I encounter…

This episode was a challenging one to record. How do you make something that is quite a dry and long topic sound interesting? I realised I can't! Don't judge me on this episode, but as I spent so long recording it and it is a really important topic for those trying to develop their practical wedding shooting skills I decided to put it out anyway! I…

Following on from the last episode where we discussed the fundamentals of things to master for wedding photographers and videographers, in this episode we focus on why we use particular cameras, lenses and settings to shoot hybrid. The How to Shoot Hybrid Podcast is for photographers and videographers who capture weddings, live events, work with co…

When we first started out there wasn't one place we could go, one person who could explain the basic fundamentals of what we would need to consider and the knowledge and skills that we should develop to become confident and competent at shooting weddings as a photographer or videographer. So as most people are likely to be in the thick of their wed…

It's that time of the year when we are all super busy and there are lots of questions and things that come up while we are shooting weddings. So based on our own experiences from the past few weeks as well as posts that have been discussed in online groups we thought we would chat about some of the hot topics that have come up. The How to Shoot Hyb…

As most of our work is from photographing and filming weddings and probably most of the people in this community are doing the same we usually discuss topics around hybrid shooting weddings. But hybrid shooting can provide so many opportunities for photography and videography work outside of weddings. In this episode we discuss how you can increase…

On this episode we are discussing how you can reduce backlog, avoid burnout and find balance in your photography and videography business. This could be one of the most important episodes we have ever done as we discuss from our own experiences why backlog and burnout occur, how we managed to find a better balance for our business and personal live…

Hi everyone, This week, we discuss Facebook groups. We share our thoughts on using them since we started our business, and we're curious to hear about your experiences of groups? So get in touch, we'd love to hear from you. Our podcast is for photographers and videographers who capture weddings, live events, work with commercial clients and work on…

In this rather ramble-esk episode, I explain how I found out through a Facebook poll that it no longer really matters if you are a photographer or videographer, you can capture/create/post whatever you like and it is totally acceptable! Does this mean there is no line in the sand anymore? Is there no distinction between your role or job at a weddin…

In this episode we discuss the challenges around offering photography or videography and how they impact the approach we have towards the planning/preparation, the shooting and the post production. The How to Shoot Hybrid Podcast is for photographers and videographers who capture weddings, live events, work with commercial clients and work on creat…

In the first of our mini, midweek episodes we highlight some of the reasons you might not want to offer Hybrid Photography/Videography. We think it is important to provide a balanced view as Hybrid shooting may not be the right fit for all visual creatives. The How to Shoot Hybrid Podcast is for photographers and videographers who capture weddings,…

In this episode we are discussing the reasons why you should consider developing your skills as a hybrid photography and videography creator. We talk about our personal experiences since we started our photography and videography business, as well as sharing experiences of other people and our observations of how the industry has changed in recent …

In this episode we are looking at how photography and filmmaking began and how they have evolved over time so that we can make predictions on where the mediums of photo and video are going. For a couple of hundred years the progress made in image capture and preservation was relatively slow, but in the past 20 years the industry has changed beyond …

In the first proper episode since we changed the name of the podcast we discuss a little bit of background in regards to hybrid shooting and our journey from offering a single service (photography or videography) to offering both together at weddings or to commercial clients. We talk about the experience we have had of adapting to providing both st…

Yes, after recording 62 episodes we have decided to change the name of the podcast. You could say this is a terrible decision, but there is a really good reason that you can hear part of in the previous episode (62) and we will be discussing in the next episode when we dive into a full episode of the new format. Hybrid photography and videography i…

This is possibly the last episode of our podcast in its current format and under the current name of 'Wedding Mavericks'. We are looking forward to continuing but with a different name and slightly different format. In this episode we discuss the reasons for making the changes and the journey we have been on so far. Thank you for your support since…

In this episode I am going through all of the equipment I am taking to weddings as a hybrid photo and video shooter. The wedding mavericks podcast is all about building successful and sustainable wedding photography & videography businesses. You can find out more about the wedding mavericks here: https://www.weddingmavericks.com or info@weddingmave…

In this episode of the podcast we are discussing different experiences of real weddings from the past 12 months and how they have either felt like winners, losers or a bit of both. Obviously we love capturing weddings and we really enjoy the majority of weddings we are invited to capture, but some can be the most perfect days with the perfect coupl…

From our experience one of the most difficult things to do is detach yourself from everything around you that influences what you feel you should or need to be doing. You could be doing super well in your business, meeting all of your own goals and needs, but that constant distraction of what everyone else's is doing can be difficult. So in this ep…

It has been a few weeks since our last episode and it has been a tough year. In this episode we provide you with an honest insight into our lives and what we have been dealing in the hope that it helps you if you are, have been or will in the future have to deal with similar things. We think it is really important to acknowledge just what we put in…

Hi everyone, We hope you’re all well and have had a great week so far? On this week’s episode we’re sharing our top ten tips for saving time in your daily work. Following our discussion on workflows, we thought it would be good to share some ideas on ways that you could use business practices, software and AI to help you be super efficient with you…

Hi everyone, We hope you’re all well and have had a great week so far? We’ve had a snow day here! On this week’s episode we’re highlighting the importance of incorporating workflows into your everyday business activities. Whether you’ve formalised your workflows and utilise automation tools, or you have a more relaxed approach, workflows enable con…

In this weeks episode we are talking about how we present our offer as wedding photographers / videographers to our perspective clients. This is an integral part of the sales process and following on from the topic of pricing that we discussed last week this is the next step to converting an enquiry into a booking. The wedding mavericks podcast is …

Hi everyone, We hope you’re all well and have had a great week so far? On this week’s episode we’re highlighting the sometimes very contentious issue of Pricing! It can be one of the most difficult things to decide upon when it comes to running your wedding photography/videography business, with lots of contrasting opinions and influences to consid…

Hi everyone, We hope you’re all well and have had a great week so far? On this week’s episode we’re highlighting how important it is to know your numbers! A way we can all have piece of mind in knowing we have the right amount of income, enquiries and bookings to make this a reality, and to feel empowered to price our services confidently, is to fu…

Hi everyone, We hope you’re all good and 2023 is treating you well so far. This week we’re talking Money & Taxes. Around the world the process of submitting your tax return and filing your company accounts is different. So locally, you’ll know what the important dates are for you. Here, in the UK the deadline for submission is 31st January. We’re t…

Hi everyone, We hope you’ve had a nice start to the new year? Today, we talk Goals! Are you thinking about setting yourself any goals for you and for your business for the short, medium, or long term? How do you set your goals? How will you monitor them and know whether you will achieve them? We spend some time reflecting back on the goals we set f…

Hi everyone, Happy New Year everyone! and welcome to our first episode of 2023, and what's more is that it's our 50th episode! Today we wanted to start the new year with a pause for thought, by reflecting back on some of our previous episodes in which we discussed the real "business" of what we all do. We wanted to highlight that by effectively usi…

Hi everyone, We hope you’ve enjoyed the festive period, been able to take some time to rest and you’re looking forward to the year ahead. We have been in a very fortunate position to receive some excellent reviews from our couples this year and to have used effective marketing strategies to generate lots of enquiries - what we didn’t expect however…

Hello Ho ho, We hope you enjoyed listening today and it’s given you some explanation of where we have been the last few weeks. We hope it might also have prompted you to consider your own health and happiness as a small business owner, and think about ways in which we should all seek support when needed, make adjustments to how we plan and work, an…

After last week’s episode on how the cost of living crisis might be impacting our businesses, we wanted to talk about the different ways in which you could build the resilience of your business by introducing other revenue streams. We discuss opportunities within and outside of the wedding industry and emphasise the importance of the skills, knowle…

In this weeks episode we discuss and share our thoughts on the current cost of living crisis and how this will inevitibely, and probably already is effecting the spending behaviour of couples getting married in 2023 and 2024. We give an honest insight into how we have seen the events of recent months and weeks impact our conversion rate from lead t…

In this weeks episode we discuss and share our thoughts on how social media has changed the way wedding photography and videography is shared online. We would be the first to advocate for the benefits of having used social media platforms to elevate and grow our business over the last five years, but as with all things tech, these platforms have ev…

In this weeks episode we discuss and share our top ten tips to help you achieve a successful wedding day. Spending money on workshops, equipment, buying presets or LUT’s, will all get you improved results, but sometimes the most effective changes and improvements we can make in our business are simple, easy to implement and don’t cost us anything. …

A very important topic, even if you think it is dry and boring...I promise if you are a wedding videographer/filmmaker you will get something from this - if you are a photographer, you might find out why videographers piss around with microphones and audio recorders so much! In this episode we discuss capturing/recording audio on a wedding day. Why…

We are right back onto the topics related to shooting weddings and this one is linked to how you choose what shot to go with, lens to use and composition to make. In fact IF or HOW you use motion or movement in your shot could really make or break things for you as a filmmaker (not so much as a photographer!) Anyway, we talk through how you shoot y…