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The Photographer's Problem: A Narrative Podcast
by Narrative Software
Hosted by award-winning photographer Kyle Wilson, "The Photographer's Problem" podcast features industry thought leaders discussing the past, present, and future of photography. Delve into business successes and pitfalls while gaining vulnerable insights into the creative process. Whether you're a pro or aspiring photographer, join Kyle and guests for valuable perspectives on the art, struggles, and triumphs behind the lens. Tune in for inspiring stories and an immersive look into the intricate world of photography.
Episodes
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Creating Friendships Through Wedding Photography with Iasis Kennedy
Photographer Iasis Kennedy shares her journey from working at Anthropologie during the pandemic to becoming a full-time destination wedding photographer. With stimulus checks in hand and a new camera, what started as a casual hobby quickly evolved into a thriving business. Originally on the...
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Beyond the Algorithm with Matt Jacob
Cultural portrait photographer Matt Jacob shares his journey from being an airline pilot to building a creative photography business on his own terms. Currently based in Bali, Matt discusses how his previous career afforded him the privilege to explore photography projects without immediate...
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The Art of Saying No with Heather Schoolcraft
Wedding photographer Heather Schoolcraft talks about her incredible journey from a small West Virginia town to shooting weddings across 30 states, Canada, and Puerto Rico - with Iceland and Paris on the horizon! She works alongside her fiancé who handles video, making those long wedding days less...
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Building Creative Communities with Rory Creelman
Rory and photographer's like them need creative communities to build networks, pass down education without gate keeping and bring new life into a lane of photography that changes often and quickly. On this episode, Rory gives us an insight into how they're not sitting idly by waiting for the...
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Carving a New Path with Meghan Corimer
Meghan details her plans for moving from Connecticut to Alaska and how she intends to continue her business seamlessly while maintaining personal well-being and avoiding the dreaded burnout. About Meghan: Meghan is a photographer and videographer based in Connecticut and soon to be relocating to...
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Crafting a Signature Style with Gabe McClintock
Gabe McClintock an acclaimed photographer known for his distinctive and consistent style over the past decade. Gabe shares insights on maintaining a timeless style, the evolving photography industry, and the importance of light and mood in his work. About Gabe: Gabe McClintock, based in Calgary,...
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Elevating Visual Storytelling with Blair DeLaubenfels
In this episode, we talk with Blair DeLaubenfels, the creative force behind Junebug Weddings and World's Best Wedding Photos. Blair discusses her lifelong passion for photography, her journey from creating Junebug to curating the best wedding images globally, and her insights into building a...
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Accepting Your Wedding Photographer Identity with Cameron Thorp
Cameron Thorp, a veteran wedding photographer and founder of Lensel, a thought leadership platform for wedding photographers. Covering insights into the evolving trends in wedding photography, the importance of planning and mood boarding, and how Lensel is helping to elevate the photography...
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Building a Creative Business Empire with Christy Speers
Based in Northern California, Christy started her wedding photography career in 2016 and traveled the world shooting couples in places like Saint Lucia, Nicaragua, Paris, Jamaica, Mexico and all around the United States. While shooting weddings, she started to build her brand photography…
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Capturing the Western Spirit with Photographer Kadra Clark
Growing up in the ranching and rodeo world, Kadra Clark's deep-rooted connection to the Western way of life shines through in every shot. From weddings to branding sessions, she captures authentic rural life in Nebraska, Wyoming, and beyond. She shared with us how she built a thriving business by...
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Film Photography and Fearless Growth with Zara Staples
Zara Staples has crafted a style all her own by combining the artistry of film with a fearless approach to growth. Every step she takes is intentional, from building genuine connections with clients to developing close partnerships with film labs—all while pushing creative boundaries. Here, Zara...
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Slowing Down to Find Creativity Again with Julian Guevara
Is hustle culture a killer of creativity? Julian Guevara’s photography journey took him from relentless hustling to burnout to balancing passion with practicality. After nearly stepping away from weddings entirely, he found that slowing down and stepping back was the best way to move forward. He...
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Connecting Through Creativity: Taylor Nixon Joins Narrative
Taylor Nixon’s creative journey has always been driven by a love for storytelling that connects people. Now, as Narrative’s new Photographer Relationship Manager, he’s connecting with the creative community in a whole new way. In this conversation with Kyle Wilson, Taylor dives into his career...
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The Art of Destination Wedding Photography with Eric-René Penoy
In this episode, join Narrative CEO James Broadbent as he sits down with renowned destination wedding photographer Eric-René Penoy. Originally from France and now based in Scotland, Eric shares his unique approach to photography that blends cinematic storytelling with an emotional touch. With…
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Work Smarter, Grow Faster: How Paul McPherson Manages Shutterfreek
With over 1,000 weddings under his belt and a thriving photography brand, Paul McPherson of Shutterfreek is no stranger to juggling a heavy workload. But how does he manage 170+ shoots a year without sacrificing quality or burning out? In this chat with Narrative’s CEO and Founder, James…
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Burnout to Breakthrough with Hannah Kutner
How does a wedding photographer shift from feeling creatively stifled to running a fulfilling and sustainable business? In our latest podcast, Hannah Kutner of Wild Faith Photo shared her journey of finding her true style, digging deep with self-reflection, and learning how to thrive as a…
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Finding Your Creative Edge in Wedding Photography with Ruan Redelinghuys
What makes a wedding photographer stand out from the competition? For South African-based wedding photographer Ruan Redelinghuys, it’s not just capturing stunning images but his unique approach to creating emotional connections. From intimate ceremonies in the wild to adding a personal touch with...
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Inside Elopement Photography with Traci Edwards of Adventure and Vow
About Traci: Traci's journey into the world of elopement photography began with a transformative trip to Iceland, where she captured a simple ceremony at the top of a waterfall at dawn. Since then, she has embraced a life of adventure, initially moving to Arizona and then living full-time in a…
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Redefining Success As A Wedding Photographer with Skillie Jacques Botha
Based near Cape Town in the Western Cape of South Africa, Skillie Jacques Botha has been shooting weddings since 2011. He recently joined us on the podcast and talked about creative integrity, what it means to be a storyteller, and how his work-life balance has evolved. About Skillie: My name is...
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Navigating the Future of Photography: A Conversation with Eric Wittman, CEO of VSCO
In this episode, Narrative's CEO/Founder James Broadbent hosts The Photographer's Problem with guest and CEO of VSCO Eric Wittman to discuss the changing landscape of the photography industry. Explore VSCO's transition to cater to serious creators and professional photographers, and gain valuable...
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Effortless Color Grading for Photographers
Goran Ljubuncic is a fashion photographer, director of photography and a director. He has years of experience shooting, directing, retouching and color grading campaigns and ads for clients such as Lacoste, Adidas, M.A.C, Lexus, Gillette, Bourjois, Pupa, Speedo, Fornarina, Nudie Jeans, Wrangler,...
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Simplifying Instagram Reels For Photographers with Angela Shae
After over a decade spent working as a wedding photographer and earning features in BRIDES, Style Me Pretty, Junebug Weddings, Magnolia Rouge, and more, Angela Shae chose to walk away from photography. After a year sabbatical, Angela organically started helping other photographers and creatives...
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Rediscovering Identity with Katy Carl
About Katy: With a blend of intricacy and genuine emotion, Katy Carl crafts bespoke photographic experiences that evaluate life's most cherished moments into works of art. Her approach is rooted in building authentic connections with her clients, ensuring that every moment captured reflects that....
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Honoring Clients, Brands, and Photographers with Miles Witt Boyer
Named “One of the world’s best wedding photographers” by Looks Like Film in 2020, Miles Witt Boyer knows his stuff. He also knows a thing or two about partnering successfully with brands, as he is an official Fujifilm global ambassador. Based in Arkansas, his team is made up of his wife, Melissa,...
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Unlocking the Secret to a Resilient Creative Career with Ulices Del Toro
Ulices Del Toro has made a career out of his love and passion of being behind a camera. He has photographed weddings for over 15 years and has diversified by adding videography to create promotional work for small businesses and ad campaigns. He also works full-time as a videographer and video...
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The Inside Scoop On Interior And Architectural Photography with Molly Rose
Molly Rose is an Interior and Architectural Photographer based in Charleston, South Carolina photographing homes and hospitality concepts throughout the South East & West Coast regions. Her work contributes to legacy-building portfolios for designers and architects. She has been featured in…
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Secrets to Success with Katie Levine
Katie Levine photographed the fashion and celebrity scene in NYC and LA, interned for Annie Liebovitz and Vogue, and made a name for herself through her remarkable talent. Now residing in Phoenix, she’s helping individuals and businesses shine with the same star power that once lit up her…
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Evolving as an Entrepreneur with Molly Grunewald
Molly Grunewald is all about celebrating her clients, whether that’s through boudoir shoots, wedding photography, or mentorship. The self-professed ‘visual storyteller, dad-joke maker, reality tv show-watcher, taco-eater, adventure-seeker, champagne-drinker’ brings an unconventional breath of…
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Authentic Artistry In The Digital Age with Si Moore
Dive into the world of Si Moore, distinguished film photographer and one-half of NZ-based Bayly & Moore. Si has over a decade’s experience capturing love stories around the globe, as well as various other intriguing creative endeavors. Dive into The Photographer’s Problem to learn from Si’s vast...
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Dancing and Dive-Rolling with Jonathan Suckling
With a philosophy that ‘wedding photography should be a rad time not a bad time,’ Jonathan Suckling uses his infectious energy and humor to make every wedding an unforgettable experience. With banter, dive-rolling antics, and epic dance moves, Jonathan captures genuine, candid moments in his own...
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Overcoming Adversity with Erin Hernandez-Reisner
Erin Hernandez-Reisner is an American Photographic Artist, Amazon bestselling author, and global speaker whose voice has been translated into 15 languages. She applies her perspective as an autistic artist who is hearing impaired with tetrachromacy to create art that continually explores…
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Navigating Growth with Ryan Browne
We caught up with wedding photographer Ryan Browne this week. He and his wife Heidi are the creators of New York-based studios Forged in the North and After It All. He tells us about growing into two distinct studios, supporting his shooters, and balancing all that with family life while…
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Mastering the Art of Building A Sustainable Brand with Benj Haisch
Wedding and elopement photographer Benj Haisch is the trailblazer of adventure elopements. An accidental trendsetter, he doesn’t believe in chasing trends for long-term success. Instead, he commits to his style of capturing candid images that resonate with couples for a lifetime while indulging…
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Crafting Love Stories with Summer Grace
LA based photographer Summer Grace joins us this week. She discusses the challenges of mailing film for development, recounting stories of lost and miraculously recovered rolls, the financial considerations of film photography, weighing the cost of each shot and the desire for accessible,...
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Adventures in Wedding and Landscape Photography with Chris Zielecki
Whether shooting intimate weddings or taking people on landscape photo tours in the Faroe Islands and Nordic countries, professional photographer Chris Zielecki does it all with a sense of adventure. Based in Hamburg, Germany, he's ojn this weeks episode talking about his unique perspective and…
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Niche Photography, Sustainability, and Mentoring with Cat Ekkelboom-White
Creating a niche in photography isn’t simple, but elopement photographer Cat Ekkelboom-White has the process dialed in, while building a life she loves and how she helps others do the same. She shoots adventure elopements in the Austrian Alps, on her terms. In this episode she discusses the…
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Creative Entrepreneurship With Jonathan Zoeteman
Jonathan Zoeteman is a Canadian lifestyle, portrait, and travel photographer who shares his passion for supporting other creators through the Socality creative community and as a Canon Ambassador. He chats with Kyle about the creative process and the importance of community, authenticity, and...
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Being More Than Just Wedding Photographers With Chris & Ruth
Chris & Ruth are a renowned husband and wife duo based in Mallorca, Spain. When lockdowns began they saw en opportunity to lean further into their entrepreneurial and creative spirit using an already existing brand trait to create an entire new business and view themselves as more than just…
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Capturing Love in Cancun with Citlalli Rico
With 18 years as a wedding photographer in Cancun, Citlalli Rico has shot over 600 destination weddings. Her passion and experience capturing couples’ stories have made her a world-class wedding photographer. She chats with Kyle Wilson about the changes she’s seen in the industry, her personal...
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Building Trust in Photography with Henry Tieu
In this episode, professional photographers Kyle Wilson and Henry Tieu discuss the importance of SEO in the photography industry. They emphasize the role of backlinks in enhancing a website's ranking and recommend SEO Edge, a mobile app for tracking keyword rankings. They also discuss the ethical...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hosted by award-winning photographer Kyle Wilson, "The Photographer's Problem" podcast features industry thought leaders discussing the past, present, and future of photography. Delve into business successes and pitfalls while gaining vulnerable insights into the creative process. Whether you're a pro or aspiring photographer, join Kyle and guests for valuable perspectives on the art, struggles, and triumphs behind the lens. Tune in for inspiring stories and an immersive look into the intricate world of photography.
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Narrative Software
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