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EPISODE · Jul 25, 2025 · 24 MIN

E1: Our Origin Story, Creative Process, and Why We're Finally Doing This

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Episode 1: Our Origin Story, Creative Process, and Why We're Finally Doing ThisWelcome to the very first episode of Before the First Look! We’re Joshua and Alisha, the husband-and-wife duo behind Him & Her Photography, and today we’re finally sitting down to hit record on something we’ve talked about for years.In this episode, we open up about how this podcast came to be, why we almost started it with our unhinged vendor group chat (shout out to the Wedding Raccoons), and what you can expect going forward. We reflect on our 17+ years of marriage, our early days with a YouTube channel (and a missed shot at MTV), and how our photography journey began with a borrowed camera and a lot of heart.We also dive into:Why video changed the way we tell storiesWhat creativity looks like on a wedding dayThe real difference between editorial, documentary, and true-to-color photography stylesWhy details matter and how we approach styled momentsThe importance of not comparing your wedding (or your business) to anyone else’sWhether you're a couple planning a wedding, a creative entrepreneur, or someone who just loves a good behind-the-scenes story, you're in the right place.Thanks for being here. Hit follow, share with a friend, and let’s build a legacy that lasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 1: Our Origin Story, Creative Process, and Why We're Finally Doing ThisWelcome to the very first episode of Before the First Look! We’re Joshua and Alisha, the husband-and-wife duo behind Him & Her Photography, and today we’re finally sitting down to hit record on something we’ve talked about for years.In this episode, we open up about how this podcast came to be, why we almost started it with our unhinged vendor group chat (shout out to the Wedding Raccoons), and what you can expect going forward. We reflect on our 17+ years of marriage, our early days with a YouTube channel (and a missed shot at MTV), and how our photography journey began with a borrowed camera and a lot of heart.We also dive into:Why video changed the way we tell storiesWhat creativity looks like on a wedding dayThe real difference between editorial, documentary, and true-to-color photography stylesWhy details matter and how we approach styled momentsThe importance of not comparing your wedding (or your business) to anyone else’sWhether you're a couple planning a wedding, a creative entrepreneur, or someone who just loves a good behind-the-scenes story, you're in the right place.Thanks for being here. Hit follow, share with a friend, and let’s build a legacy that lasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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