Feeling Like a Fraud

Ever come back from a conference feeling like a total fraud?This week, Pete & Laura are recovering from the social hangover of the CODA conference and so we’re diving deep into the anxieties of networking as an introvert. We discuss the pressure to be "on" all the time, navigating imposter syndrome, and that cringe-worthy moment when you're introduced to one of the cool kids as the "King and Queen" of the UK market.But it wasn't all anxiety at CODA. We were also massively inspired by many incredible stories. Plus the powerful 'smoke and mirrors' marketing strategy - the art of curating your portfolio to get the weddings you most want to shoot.We debate a hot topic online: is flash photography becoming a nuisance at weddings? And we share a few thoughts on photographers getting a little too close for comfort during the ceremony.Join us for these, and many other topics, as we chat about the last couple of weeks over a coffee.Timestamps:02:34 The social hangover from Coda Conference04:21 Navigating events as an introvert: Are we 'cliquey'?08:33 The pressure of being 'known' and imposter syndrome10:28 Our key takeaway: The power of ambient audio14:50 From Prison to a Creative Empire: The Fire & Ice Story18:39 'Smoke and mirrors' marketing & defining our ideal client22:27 Catching up: A pagan hand-fasting & a wedding at The Traitors castle25:16 Is flash photography annoying for wedding guests?34:15 When photographers get too close during the ceremony41:37 Highs & Lows: Coda, family meals, and feeling overwhelmed51:23 Rediscovering creativity by organising 15 years of photosLawson Film School: https://www.lawsonfilms.co.uk/lawson-film-schoolSay hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommuneGet a free 14 day trial of Musicbed: https://www.musicbed.com/invite/935Cyliamandbee.comlawsonfilms.co.uklawsonphotography.co.uk#weddingphotography #weddingvideography #filmphotography #creativepodcast #weddingindustry #ourcreativecommune Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.