What Wedding Photographers Want You to Know! ft. Ankita Asthana | Ep 12

In this episode, we delve into the world of wedding photography with Ankita Asthana. The conversation spans various facets of the industry, from navigating challenges to creative processes and client expectations. Ankita shares insights on the emotional and logistical aspects of her work, discussing everything from business strategies to the evolving preferences of new-generation couples. Whether you're curious about the technicalities of photography or the dynamics of capturing weddings, this episode offers a comprehensive look into the profession. Tune in for a deep dive into the art and business of wedding photography with Ankita Asthana. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast for more insightful conversations and updates! Do consider subscribing to Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai if you like our work and also for more updates and hit the bell icon to stay notified about our latest episodes. ✅ Subscribe to Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai for more updates on our political series and hit the bell icon to stay notified about our latest episodes. This podcast was shot on Sony A7 IV and FE 50mm F1.8 📷 Connect with us: [email protected] 📢Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/experttalkwithbhavyadesai/ X: https://www.twitter.com/ETwithBhavyaD/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/experttalkwithbhavyadesai/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/experttalkwithbhavyadesai/ 📢 Follow Ankita Asthana: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ankita_asthana/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ankita.asthana.photography/ X: https://twitter.com/ankitaasthana/ LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/ankitaasthana/ Timestamps: 00:00 - A Gist of what's coming 00:47 - Who is Ankita Asthana & what are talking about 03:40 - How has the industry bounced back after COVID 06:40 - Emotional investment 09:40 - Are wedding photographers looked down upon? 12:40 - Challenges in Tier 2 & 3 cities 14:25 - Photographers denied food, basic courtesy, prerequisites 16:20 - Contracts, pushbacks, clarity of vision 17:45 - Business acumen/education, barrier to entry, on-field learning 19:10 - Early life & vision, before wedding photography 20:40 - How much do you experiment in weddings? 21:25 - Formats vs spontaneity 22:35 - New gen couples' mindsets, approach, style 25:10 - Easing different kinds of couples 26:20 - Are websites relevant? 28:08 - How are celebrity wedding protocols different 29:36 - Different protocols from normal 31:00 - Are mobile-free weddings difficult to execute? 31:50 - Importance of wedding planners 33:40 - Equipment prep, recce, pre-planning 35:40 - Ratio of talent: equipment 37:00 - Vision to result, advice for beginners 38:25 - Top 3 lens recommendations 40:20 - AI being used in the industry 41:10 - Importance of post-processing 43:05 - Are there different teams for video 44:30 - Vertical content special requests 46:30 - Creatively, the most satisfying shots 48:11 - What excites the excitement 49:40 - What/how much leeway do you have 51:05 - Are couples open to talking about issues like these 51:45 - Photographers viewed differently in India vs outside 53:20 - Perception in India especially parents 54:44 - Top advice for up & coming photographers 56:30 - Instant gratification, difficulty in managing younger people 58:45 - Do clients still ask for prints? 59:40 - Is this different for different generations? 01:01:00 - Do people prefer destination weddings? 01:02:00 - Difference between Tier 1, 2, & 3 cities 01:03:50 - Which region in India spends the most 01:05:10 - This industry in 5 years 01:07:05 - Are pre-weddings a pre-requisite? 01:07:58 - Post-weddings/anniversary shoots 01:09:12 - Trends right now 01:11:40 - Leaving a mark, what's the future 01:12:40 - Final words