Photo by Andy Buscemi. Episode 35 of Wedding Photographers Unite! In this episode: Hello everyone How to know when you are good enough / how to start as a wedding photographer Quickie Conundrum! Posing Tips and Hey! you should read this book Picture Perfect Posing, Roberto Valenzuela Help us help you! Please send your questions and thoughts on our […]

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Photo by Andy Buscemi, Episode 39 of Wedding Photographers Unite! In this episode: Second shooters; expectations on both sides of the fence, when to book 2nds (when working as a main shooter), how to get more work as a 2nd shooter, and most importantly 2nd shooter etiquette, listen up! Wedding Photographers Conundrums x3! (Ambient vs Flash) […]

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Episode photo by Neal Urban. Episode 55 of Wedding Photographers Unite! In this episode: James Kelly is back! New Sigma Art Series lenses! Nikon News! How to get on a preferred vendor list! Let’s talk about associate shooters! Shot lists Help us help you! Please send your questions and thoughts on our show to info@weddingphotographersunite.com or joining us […]

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Episode 58 of Wedding Photographers Unite! In this episode: Sigma 135 Art impressions Sony A9 announcement Listener Questions Facebook Spaces (why facebook bought oculus) Picks / Tips of the shows (setting up pre wedding meeting) Help us help you! Please send your questions and thoughts on our show to info@weddingphotographersunite.com or joining us on our facebook […]

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Episode 60 of Wedding Photographers Unite! Episode photo by James Kelly… You’re substitute teachers James Kelly and Jim Ferrara are here…we haven’t even listened for quality control other than hearing something about bananas so this better be good! Help us help you! Please send your questions and thoughts on our show to info@weddingphotographersunite.com or joining us on our facebook group […]

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Photo by Neal Urban. Episode 23 of Wedding Photographers Unite! In this episode: Listener Questions: Is it ever ok to liquify a bride? How do you deal with rude guests? What should you post on your blog vs. your website? Do you use flashes for “exits”? Responding to inquiries / following up. For the alternative viewpoint, check […]

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Episode 111 of Wedding Photographers Unite! It’s definitely wedding season… -What if it rains?! -Lens Fog! -Sun Burn! -Image Stabilization! -Falling down! -Jimi has to pee! Help us help you! Please send your questions and thoughts on our show to info@weddingphotographersunite.com or joining us on our facebook group page here. Also, please give the love of uniting […]

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Episode image by James Kelly….episode 68 of Wedding Photographers Unite! In this episode we improve our sound quality by a factor of 10 as we’re rejoined by that swanky Mr. Jimmy Ferrara and the handsome as ever Mr. James Kelly. We discuss the joys of dropping your camera at a wedding, much more on packages […]

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Photo by Neal Urban. Episode #11 of Wedding Photographers Unite! Mentioned in this episode: The Truth about Pricing Engagement Session Tips Wedding Photographers Conundrum! Help us help you! Please send your questions and thoughts on our show to info@weddingphotographersunite.com or use the comments section below. We look forward to hearing from you! http://www.nealurban.com/ http://www.buscemiphotography.com/

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Photo by Neal Urban. Episode 27 of Wedding Photographers Unite! In this episode: Helping your wedding clients through guiding them How hating your work can be a good thing! Educating clients on how to upload photos to the internet…..see spot run? Weddingwire, Shmeddingwire….. Picks / Tips of the show: Saving for Retirement and Samsung’s new small form […]

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Photo by Andy Buscemi. Episode 28 of Wedding Photographers Unite! In this episode: Importance of in-person networking Nikon D5 announced Vogue tells people NOT to hire a professional wedding photographer Listener Survey and chance to win chance to win a Canon 28 1.8 or Nikon 50 1.8: http://www.weddingphotographersunite.com/wedding-photographers-unite-listener-survey/ Virtual Reality picking up steam and Virtual Reality Weddings – […]

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(Photo by Andy Buscemi) Episode 21 of Wedding Photographers Unite! In this episode: Listener Question: How do you advertise? Microsoft’s Surface Book Picks of the show: Barn Doors & Yongnuo flashes and triggers Help us help you! Please send your questions and thoughts on our show to info@weddingphotographersunite.com or use the comments section below. Also, please give the love of uniting wedding […]

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Episode 105 of Wedding Photographers Unite! Episode image by Stuart Grace In this episode we’re joined by UK wedding photographer and podcast listener Stuart Grace. Beyond being a great overall conversation with quite a few tips and tricks (who says you need social media to book weddings anyway?), if you’re a part time wedding photographer that […]

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Episode image by Neal Urban…episode 89 of Wedding Photographers Unite! In this episode Andy, Neal and Jimi discuss: -Is shooting film a gimmick? Spoiler alert…it is -Responding to initial inquiries -Shooting in harsh Sunlight -Uncle Bob woes -“Full Day” wedding coverage -Last minute advice to a first time lead wedding photographer Help us help you! Please send […]

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Photo by Lindsay Dedario. Episode #8 of Wedding Photographers Unite! Our special guest this episode is Lindsay Dedario: http://dedario.com/ This is a “conversational” podcast episode where we cover a large range of topics based around branding. We then discuss the local photography community…. Help us help you! Please send your questions and thoughts on our show to info@weddingphotographersunite.com or use the comments section […]

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Photo by Andy Buscemi. Episode 22 of Wedding Photographers Unite! In this episode: Neal’s Vegas wedding follow up Turnaround time for weddings and work / life balance Microsoft’s Surface Book follow up Picks of the show: Shootsac and Everyday Messenger Bag Help us help you! Please send your questions and thoughts on our show to info@weddingphotographersunite.com or use the […]

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Episode #7 of Wedding Photographers Unite! Mentioned in this episode: Destination Wedding / Travel Considerations Finding Your Tree: http://on.fb.me/1bqNN1t Listener Question: how do you get more work and establish yourself? Help us help you! Please send your questions and thoughts on our show to info@weddingphotographersunite.com or use the comments section below. We look forward to hearing from you! http://www.nealurban.com/ […]

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Photo by Neal Urban. Episode 31 of Wedding Photographers Unite! In this episode: Steps to prep your business when leaving town or vacation B&H Discrimination Listener survey winners! Listener Questions: Low Light Processionals, DSLR vs Mirrorless, Networking! How much photographers should charge in 2016 Camera Clubs! Help us help you! Please send your questions and thoughts on […]

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Episode image by Andy Buscemi….episode 67 of Wedding Photographers Unite! In this episode we answer questions….many questions! …what about you ask? Scams! Words! The philosophy of what a wedding photographer is! Prints! Editing! Autofocus! Art! D850 schmifty! Cancellation Conundrum! ….much More! Help us help you! Please send your questions and thoughts on our show to info@weddingphotographersunite.com or […]

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Photo by Scott Jarvie. Episode #3 of Wedding Photographers Unite! Mentioned in this episode: Bridal show follow up Editing a wedding Interview with Scott Jarvie (we apologize for the audio quality near the end) The Lightning Photo from the Faith in America project by Scott Jarvie http://goo.gl/PTFRJg Please send your questions and thoughts on our show to info@weddingphotographersunite.com or see […]

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Episode 121 of Wedding Photographers Unite! In this episode Andy and Lindsay are joined by commercial photographer and past ASMP president Luke Copping as we discuss:

-Capture1 vs. Lightroom!
-Luminar 4!
-Macbook Pros don’t suck again
-Venmo Moral Musings
-Commercial Photography Pricing and Image Licensing

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Join us on our facebook group page here or our instagram here and we look forward to hearing from you!

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https://www.jamesferrara.com
http://dedario.com/

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Episode 120 of Wedding Photographers Unite! In this episode Lindsay and Jimi take over! I don’t know what they take about but I sure the hell hope it’s wedding photography related…

Help us help you! Please send your questions and thoughts on our show to info@weddingphotographersunite.com or joining us on our facebook group page here. Also, please give the love of uniting wedding photographers with other wedding photographers by leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/1FyiUAr

Join us on our facebook group page here or our instagram here and we look forward to hearing from you!

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https://www.jamesferrara.com
http://dedario.com/

Episode Image: Jim Ferrara

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Episode 119 of Wedding Photographers Unite! In this episode Andy, Lindsay and Nick are joined by International Wedding Photographer and Evolve Workshops CEO Jamie Findlay as we discuss:

-Styled Shoots!
-Wedding Horror Stories – Happy Halloween!
–Evolve Workshops!
-Running a successful business and having systems in place
-vendor galleries!
-rain, wind, rescheduling sessions and you!
-Prompting – check out promptography
–Case act – this is huge news!

Help us help you! Please send your questions and thoughts on our show to info@weddingphotographersunite.com or joining us on our facebook group page here. Also, please give the love of uniting wedding photographers with other wedding photographers by leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/1FyiUAr

Join us on our facebook group page here or our instagram here and we look forward to hearing from you!

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https://www.jamesferrara.com
http://dedario.com/

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Episode 118 of Wedding Photographers Unite! In this episode Andy, Jimi and Lindsay are joined by West Virginia wedding photographer Hannah Barlow as we discuss:

-Blogging in 2019!
-Yoast, SEO and you!
-Commercial Photography Quotes!
-Instagram! You can now follow WPU on IG here!
-Vampire Conundrum!
-Tip of the day: packing your gear for destination shoots!

Help us help you! Please send your questions and thoughts on our show to info@weddingphotographersunite.com or joining us on our facebook group page here. Also, please give the love of uniting wedding photographers with other wedding photographers by leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/1FyiUAr

Join us on our facebook group page here and we look forward to hearing from you!

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http://www.nealurban.com/
https://www.jamesferrara.com
http://dedario.com/

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Episode 117 of Wedding Photographers Unite! In this episode Andy, Neal, Jimi and Lindsay are joined by Nick Dantonio as we discuss many nuggets of wedding photography gold. Main topic (an absolute must listen) at 39:35…

Help us help you! Please send your questions and thoughts on our show to info@weddingphotographersunite.com or joining us on our facebook group page here. Also, please give the love of uniting wedding photographers with other wedding photographers by leaving us a review on iTunes: http://apple.co/1FyiUAr

Join us on our facebook group page here and we look forward to hearing from you!

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http://www.nealurban.com/
https://www.jamesferrara.com
http://dedario.com/

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Episode 116 of Wedding Photographers Unite! In this episode we’re joined by Lindsay Dedario as we discuss:

-Pre-wedding routines!
-Wedding attire efficiency!
-Changing a brake caliper!
-Claiming “photoshop!” on your photog friend’s photo post…
-Styled shoot portfolio posting!
-Working quick…because experience
-THE FUTURE OF WPU
-Conundrum!
-Correction: that was an NDA
-Another pro shooting your paid wedding gig!
-Google analytics!
-Charging travel rates for engagement sessions!
-Videographers in 2019…
-Carol’s tip of the day!
-Client bookings for the same day

Help us help you! Please send your questions and thoughts on our show to info@weddingphotographersunite.com or joining us on our facebook group page here. Also, please give the love of uniting wedding photographers with other wedding photographers by leaving us a review on iTunes: http://apple.co/1FyiUAr

Join us on our facebook group page here and we look forward to hearing from you!

Episode Image: Neal Urban

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http://www.nealurban.com/
https://www.jamesferrara.com

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Episode 115 of Wedding Photographers Unite! In this episode we’re joined by Lindsay Dedario as we discuss:

-Model Releases!
-Negotiating Contracts!
-Buying a ticket to get the chance to photograph a wedding!
-The solution to softly focused images! Hint: Starts with an S…
-Staying Relevant!
-When the MOB wants to sign the contract…
-Harassment by Wedding Guests
-Episode 114 follow up…
-Tip of the show
-Jimi’s $13 Blazer…
-Local wedding magazine features

Help us help you! Please send your questions and thoughts on our show to info@weddingphotographersunite.com or joining us on our facebook group page here. Also, please give the love of uniting wedding photographers with other wedding photographers by leaving us a review on iTunes: http://apple.co/1FyiUAr

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Episode Image: Lindsay Dedario

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http://www.nealurban.com/
https://www.jamesferrara.com

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Episode 114 of Wedding Photographers Unite! In this episode we’re joined by Andrew Wheeler of AWPhotographic as we discuss:

-light & airy vs. dark & moody
-editing and social media trends
-deleting images like you don’t care
-on a serious note…the personal struggle of photographing weddings, how it impacts our personal life and how our personal life impacts our work
–Jordan Peterson
-gmail scheduled send + you
–shuttle pro
-matching client communication, most of the time

Help us help you! Please send your questions and thoughts on our show to info@weddingphotographersunite.com or joining us on our facebook group page here. Also, please give the love of uniting wedding photographers with other wedding photographers by leaving us a review on iTunes: http://apple.co/1FyiUAr

Join us on our facebook group page here and we look forward to hearing from you!

Episode Image: Andrew Wheeler

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Episode 113 of Wedding Photographers Unite! In this episode we hang out with Steven Van Elk and Dustin McKibben of the Wedding Photo Hangover podcast as we remind ourselves to always have other podcasters on as guests so they record the audio on their end without being prompted to. We’ve never lost anything yet but this would have been the first time…if that were to have happened you would have missed out as we discuss your favorite thing – wedding photography! Including topics such as:

-venues doing whatever they want with your images!
-fangirling & fanboying…that branding must be working
-contract talk!
-ladders!
-empty room shots!
-wedding consults!
-videographers and oh…the drone zone

Help us help you! Please send your questions and thoughts on our show to info@weddingphotographersunite.com or joining us on our facebook group page here. Also, please give the love of uniting wedding photographers with other wedding photographers by leaving us a review on iTunes: http://apple.co/1FyiUAr

Join us on our facebook group page here and we look forward to hearing from you!

Episode Image: Dustin McKibben

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https://www.jamesferrara.com
http://www.buscemiphotography.com/

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Episode 112 of Wedding Photographers Unite! In this episode we talk wedding photography…oh so much wedding photography…including questions like:

-number of delivered images!
-online payments!
-first wedding tribulations!
-retiring!
-pricing on our websites!
-staying focused on edit work!

Help us help you! Please send your questions and thoughts on our show to info@weddingphotographersunite.com or joining us on our facebook group page here. Also, please give the love of uniting wedding photographers with other wedding photographers by leaving us a review on iTunes: http://apple.co/1FyiUAr

Join us on our facebook group page here and we look forward to hearing from you!

Episode Image: Jimi Ferrara

http://www.nealurban.com/
https://www.jamesferrara.com
http://www.buscemiphotography.com/

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Episode 111 of Wedding Photographers Unite! It’s definitely wedding season… -What if it rains?! -Lens Fog! -Sun Burn! -Image Stabilization! -Falling down! -Jimi has to pee! Help us help you! Please send your questions and thoughts on our show to info@weddingphotographersunite.com or joining us on our facebook group page here. Also, please give the love of uniting […]

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Episode 110 of Wedding Photographers Unite! -Timely turnaround! -NYC weddings! –Hasselblad! -Dale Sharpe -Risk & Safety vs Reward on a shoot -IG vs Facebook Help us help you! Please send your questions and thoughts on our show to info@weddingphotographersunite.com or joining us on our facebook group page here. Also, please give the love of uniting wedding photographers […]

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Episode 109 of Wedding Photographers Unite! This episode, like oh so many other episodes of WPU also has it all… -Jean-Pants! -Efficient editing tactics! -Jimi’s Big Reveal! You’ll be SO excited for this… -Emergency Situations! -How to be an obtrusive wedding photographer! -Sony, Nikon & Canon News! -Nik software news! -Mac Pro news! -Why / […]

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Episode 108 of Wedding Photographers Unite! This episode has it all… -Gear! -New Lightroom Texture Slider! -Adobe CC Photography Plan Pricing! -Instagram cropping! -Sticking to your hourly wedding coverage rate! -Shooting a Festival! -Peak design! -Hats! -Jimi’s game changing tease! -Molly’s website critique! -Your wedding images….facetuned! -Tip of the show, cover your editing tracks… Help […]

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Episode 107 of Wedding Photographers Unite! Episode image by Jim Ferrara… We’re back! And we talk about oh so many wedding photography things before answering your questions…in the middle of answering your questions we make our own tomato sauce as we stir the pot -How do you attract new clients? -How do you maintain your […]

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Episode 106 of Wedding Photographers Unite! Episode image by Neal Urban Apologies for the lack of theme music (you know you miss it) and not the best audio quality in this episode while Andy is out of town. In this episode we discuss oh so much wedding photography goodness….including client expectations, complaints and more! Help […]

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Episode 105 of Wedding Photographers Unite! Episode image by Stuart Grace In this episode we’re joined by UK wedding photographer and podcast listener Stuart Grace. Beyond being a great overall conversation with quite a few tips and tricks (who says you need social media to book weddings anyway?), if you’re a part time wedding photographer that […]

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Episode 104 of Wedding Photographers Unite! Hey there! If you came here expecting a wedding photography podcast this week, you’ve come to the wrong place. With it being our slow season, we decided to go deep on personal topics rather than try to force wedding photography related topics. Since this one’s a little off the […]

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Episode image by Andy Buscemi…episode 103 of Wedding Photographers Unite! Welcome back to your irregularly scheduled wedding photography program! In this episode we critique our past critique episodes….nah, just kidding. Instead, we discuss: -WPPI 2019 -Scouting an engagement session adventure -Gear talk -Tip of the Day by Andy. You’ll notice that there’s no tip of […]

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Episode image by Stuart Grace…episode 102 of Wedding Photographers Unite! If you haven’t gotten enough wedding photography critique podcast listening in at the start of your 2019 please allow us to rectify that situation for you…in this episode we discuss: -Conundrum! -2019 Image Critique – Part 2! -Listener Question: Micro four thirds for wedding work? […]

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