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EPISODE · Sep 17, 2025 · 39 MIN

Preparing My Photography Business for 2026

from Wedding Photography Unveiled · host Martin Cheung

In this episode I share a behind-the-scenes catch-up and walk you through what I’m doing right now to prepare my business for 2026.From refining my website and shifting my style in a different direction, to experimenting with new marketing approaches and reining in my G.A.S. (Gear Acquisition Syndrome), I talkabout the steps I’m taking to make sure my business is booking consistently for 2026 and beyond.I also talk openly about what’s been working (and what hasn’t) in advertising, how I’m tackling RSI from long editing sessions and why I believe marketing, not editing is the most critical activity for any photographer who wants to succeed.What you’ll hear in this episode:Why I’ve changed the direction of my portfolio and websiteMy recent website changesWhy I'm no longer bothered about SEO and my early steps into AI Engine Optimisation (AEO)Preparing for wedding fairsWhat worked (and didn’t) with Google and Instagram adsManaging G.A.S. and resisting the temptation to continually buy new gearMy ergonomic tweaks to reduce back, shoulder, and arm painThis one’s a mix of personal updates, lessons learned and practical ideas you can adapt for your own business.

In this episode I share a behind-the-scenes catch-up and walk you through what I’m doing right now to prepare my business for 2026.From refining my website and shifting my style in a different direction, to experimenting with new marketing approaches and reining in my G.A.S. (Gear Acquisition Syndrome), I talkabout the steps I’m taking to make sure my business is booking consistently for 2026 and beyond.I also talk openly about what’s been working (and what hasn’t) in advertising, how I’m tackling RSI from long editing sessions and why I believe marketing, not editing is the most critical activity for any photographer who wants to succeed.What you’ll hear in this episode:Why I’ve changed the direction of my portfolio and websiteMy recent website changesWhy I'm no longer bothered about SEO and my early steps into AI Engine Optimisation (AEO)Preparing for wedding fairsWhat worked (and didn’t) with Google and Instagram adsManaging G.A.S. and resisting the temptation to continually buy new gearMy ergonomic tweaks to reduce back, shoulder, and arm painThis one’s a mix of personal updates, lessons learned and practical ideas you can adapt for your own business.

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