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Wedding Photography : Mistakes Make Magic
by Catherine Guidry: Wedding Photographer + Educator
A Business Podcast for Wedding Photographers and Creatives : including interviews of successful entrepreneurs, business advice, and a ton of stories on failures and lessons learned. This podcast is dedicated to embracing imperfection and pushing others to pursue their creative passion!
Episodes
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176: Redefining Success: Beyond Business to Personal Fulfillment
What does success really mean when we strip away the expectations of others and truly listen to our authentic selves? That's the question I found myself wrestling with recently, prompting this more personal episode that explores the delicate balance between professional achievement and personal...
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185: We sold our dream house..here's why.
After six years of renovating and living in our 140-year-old New Orleans double, we made the difficult decision to sell our "forever home"." It was a heart wrenching but strategic decision that might surprise you on the why! Would you make the same choice? If you're enjoying the podcast, please...
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184: From Rock Bottom to Marketing Mastery with Ben Hartley
From Rock Bottom to Marketing Mastery: Ben Hartley’s Photography Success Story In this episode, Ben Hartley shares how hitting rock bottom as a struggling photographer led him to uncover powerful marketing strategies that not only saved his business—but now empower others to build thriving,...
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183: What's in my camera bag? (Updated)
What’s in my bag? 🎒📸 Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned wedding photographer, let’s be honest—we’re all curious about what others are carrying into a wedding day. In this episode (also on YouTube!), I’m taking you inside my camera bag: from the actual bags I use to the gear I can’t...
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182: Fears Around Motherhood: What No One Talks About
In this solo episode, Catherine opens up about the fears that come with motherhood—especially for women pursuing big dreams, running businesses, and holding space for their families. If you've ever wondered "Can I really do both?" or struggled with guilt, doubt, or identity shifts, this...
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181: Wedding Photography as a Couple—Real Talk Inside
Have you dreamt of photographing with your significant other? Before you jump in you might want to consider giving this a listen! Both Catherine & Brad and Wedding Photography Society Members Juliana & Brandon have been photographing weddings as couples for years and are weighing in on the good,...
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180: Balancing Babies + Business: The Raw Reality of Working Moms
Breastfeeding, booking clients, and showing up on wedding days—this episode is for the moms doing it all. I’m sharing my honest experience navigating early postpartum, pumping on the job, and finding a rhythm between motherhood and a demanding creative career. You can thrive in both—and I’m here…
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179: Your Most Powerful Marketing Tool
If you're a wedding photographer still relying on Instagram alone to book clients... it's time for a wake-up call. Your website isn’t just a portfolio—it’s your handshake, your storefront, your brand voice, and your best marketing tool all in one. In this video, I’m breaking down exactly why a...
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178: Behind the Lens - The Highs and Lows of Wedding Photography
In this episode, we explore the dynamic and rewarding life of a wedding photographer. Beyond the creative aspects, photographers also handle SO many things: business management, client communication, marketing, and administrative tasks, etc etc all while trying to balance personal time. Despite…
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177: Mastering the Pressures of Wedding Photography : Tips for Success
Wedding photography presents a unique set of challenges, from capturing once-in-a-lifetime moments to meeting high client expectations. This video dives into strategies for handling these pressures with confidence! These essential tips will equip you to overcome challenges, capture beautiful...
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176: From Side Hustle to Full-Time Photography: Nicole’s Story
Nicole first joined my Full Time Wedding Photography course as a student—and today, she’s a strong and steady voice inside the Wedding Photography Society. Watching her grow from “just starting out” to building a solid foundation for her photography business has been so inspiring. In this...
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175: From Second Photographer to Lead: Coaching Kyleigh's First Booking
In this episode, I’m coaching Society member Kyleigh Kerschner as she prepares to go from second shooter to lead photographer. At the time of this call, she had second-shot over 15 weddings—but hadn’t booked her first as a primary yet. (Spoiler: she has now! 🎉) We talk through the mindset…
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174: Balancing Breastfeeding with a Thriving Wedding Photography Career
I realize this is a VERY niche episode..but it's something that I wondered about: the demands of a thriving wedding photography career while breastfeeding? In this episode, I dive into the real journey of balancing motherhood with a high-stress job. Through my personal story, I recount the steep...
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173: Thriving as a Mom and Wedding Photographer
Balancing the demands of breastfeeding with a career in wedding photography might seem like an impossible feat. Join me, Catherine Guidry, as I share my deeply personal journey of breastfeeding both of my daughters while navigating the high-pressure world of wedding photography. You'll hear about...
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172: Capturing Weddings While Expecting - Tips Through a Maternal Lens
Strap in for a heartfelt journey through the lens of a wedding photographer embracing the transformative tides of pregnancy and motherhood. I am pulling back the curtain on the rollercoaster of emotions that come with photographing weddings while your own life is brimming with MAJOR, expectant...
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171: Balancing Work and Family Life: Failing at Perfection
There comes a point in life when the plates we juggle begin to wobble , threatening to come crashing down. As a wedding photographer and mother, I've danced on this tightrope, balancing my lens on love-filled ceremonies with the unscripted chaos of raising two tiny children. The heart of this...
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170: Podcasting on the Fly - Life Update
After taking a few months off following the birth of our little girl, I'm popping in to give a little update on where we are right now!! There are MANY episodes to come (and maybe in a slightly different format). I can't wait to share all the things with you soon!! Thank you for being here!!…
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169: Scaling Your Wedding Photography Business: A Guide to Building an Associate Team
Ready to scale your photography business but unsure about building an associate team? Let's discuss! With a successful 15-year career under my belt, I've chosen to nurture my individual boutique luxury brand. Yet, I understand the allure of expansion and passive income for many photographers.…
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168: Elizabeth Messina: Mastering the Craft of Intimate Portraiture
Prepare to be inspired as we journey through the captivating world of award-winning artist and passionate photographer, Elizabeth Messina. A master of intimate portraiture, Elizabeth has honed her craft to create powerful, intimate images, where the essence of her subjects shines through.…
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167: Should I Use a Zoom or Prime Lens?
Knowing the differences between zoom lenses and prime lenses will help you decide which is best to use in different photography situations. PRICING GUIDE (FREE): https://catherineguidry.com/pricing-guide-yt POSING GUIDE (FREE): https://catherineguidry.com/posing-guide-yt EDUCATION SHOP:...
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166: What's the Best Camera Bag for Your Style of Photography?
What if the secret to capturing those perfect shots lay not just in your skills as a photographer, but in the type of camera bag you use? Prepare to have your mind expanded as I walk you through the choices that confront every wedding photographer when selecting a camera bag - be it backpacks,...
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165: Successfully Shifting from Part-Time to Full-Time in Photography
Ready to leap from part-time to full-time photography? I'm Catherine Guidry, and I'll guide you through my personal journey of making that big shift. This episode is packed full of essential wisdom, from constructing a robust portfolio and crafting a unique brand identity to widening your...
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164: Tips for Wedding Photo Editing
When I speak with other photographers, I commonly hear that editing is their LEAST favorite part of the job. It doesn’t HAVE to be, though! I am going to share tips for shooting images, editing software that I LOVE, how we do our post processing, and things to do and not do when editing! CLICK…
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163: A Guide to Wedding Photography Pricing
Ever wondered how to set the perfect price for your wedding photography services? In this episode I'm breaking down the why and how of profitable pricing. CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (Click the link, scroll down to where it says "Ratings & Reviews" and click the small ink that...
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162: Mastering Marketing for Wedding Photography: Stand out in a Saturated Market
As wedding photographers, we’re business owners - which means we’re also marketers! Are you ready to transform your wedding photography business with the power of marketing strategy? CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (Click the link, scroll down to where it says "Ratings & Reviews"…
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161: How to Handle Difficult Lighting Situations
Learn how to make the best of a difficult lighting situation and still make great wedding photography! CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (Click the link, scroll down to where it says "Ratings & Reviews" and click the small ink that says "Write a Review") Watch our FREE Posing Master...
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160: Effectively Working with Clients as a Wedding Photographer
Strong reviews and referrals come from great experiences with your clients. Learn strategies to work with your wedding photography clients. Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hwJfH7Rx7q0 CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (Click the link, scroll down to where it says "Ratings…
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159: Wedding Photography Gear Guide
Learn the must have gear for your wedding photography business! Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/1WqQ-lYrCnU CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (Click the link, scroll down to where it says "Ratings & Reviews" and click the small ink that says "Write a Review") Watch our FREE...
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158: 7 Essential Skills You Need to be a Successful Wedding Photographer
What are the essential skills you need to run and maintain a successful wedding photography business? I'm here to take you through it! CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (Click the link, scroll down to where it says "Ratings & Reviews" and click the small ink that says "Write a…
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157: 7 Steps to Share Pricing with Clients
Where and how should you share your pricing with clients? This can always be a little bit of a trick question for wedding photographers! CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (Click the link, scroll down to where it says "Ratings & Reviews" and click the small ink that says "Write a...
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156: Pros and Cons of Being a Wedding Photographer
Considering going into the wedding photography industry? Here are pros and cons of being a wedding photographer! CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (Click the link, scroll down to where it says "Ratings & Reviews" and click the small ink that says "Write a Review") Watch our FREE…
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155: How to Save Money in Your New Photography Business
As a business owner of 15 years, I’ve learned plenty of ways to save money in your photography business – and I’m sharing them with you in this week’s YouTube video! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqOsh29D70U CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (Click the link…
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154: 5 Common Financial Business Mistakes (and how to avoid them)
The reason it’s so important to understand the money side of your business – especially if you’re a creative – is because you want to continue to do what you love for a living! And you’ll learn JUST THAT in this week’s YouTube video 🎥 CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (Click the…
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153: How to Get More Second Photographer Jobs
Do you want to be a primary photographer, get more jobs as a second photographer, or move from a second role into an associate photographer role? If you do, the FASTEST way is to do an amazing job as a second photographer! CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (Click the link, scroll down...
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152: How to Organize Photography for Wedding Photographers
How are you organizing/storing your photographs? Let me share! 💻 ***Follow along with the video here! It’s the piece of the business MANY photographers miss. You prep for a wedding, show up, and take the images. You go home… and then what? How in the world do you organize your photos in a way...
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151: 10 Tips to Photograph a Wedding Ceremony
Want all of my best tips about photographing a wedding ceremony? Check out this episode, or the video guide HERE! If you’re photographing your FIRST wedding soon, you’re probably feeling very excited… and a little nervous! The most important thing, aside from getting the proper gear, is...
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150: Why Showit is the Best Website Builder for Photographers
I truly believe you can have an amazing website and book high-end, luxury clients with those templates – WITHOUT hiring a custom designer. I’ve paid website designers to create a custom site… only to have to pay them HOURLY on top of that to update the website. It was incredibly cumbersome and...
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149: 7 Ways to Prepare for Proposal Season
What are some concrete ways to improve your online presence and business, so you get a fully-booked calendar during proposal season? Watch it on YouTube! CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (Click the link, scroll down to where it says "Ratings & Reviews" and click the small ink that…
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148: The Best Way to Handle Common Business Mistakes
HOW to handle common business mistakes… so you can walk away stronger, wiser, and with happy clients. Here we talk all about HOW to handle common business mistakes… so you can walk away stronger, wiser, and with happy clients. CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (Click the link, scroll...
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147: 9 Signs You Should Refer a Wedding Videographer
We’ve learned what makes a good videographer and who to refer – and you can learn too! Although the order of booking can vary, most times the client will book the venue and/or planner first, and then the photographer. At that point, we’re given the opportunity to recommend a videographer. 📽️😓...
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146: First Look: Pros and Cons for Wedding Photography
The "First Looks" conversation needs to be approached with care and understanding. Photographers LOVE a first look...so I'm diving into how to make that happen for your business! Check out the YouTube video here! CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (Click the link, scroll down to where…
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145: How to Prepare for Maternity Leave as a Wedding Photographer
If you’re planning for maternity leave as a photographer and feeling that anxiety, I’m here for you! In the years leading up to my first pregnancy, I had a LOT of anxiety about how to plan and prepare for maternity leave. I had so many questions about how everything would play out… and if you’re...
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144: How to Back Up Wedding Photos
Losing your photos is a legitimate fear, and something I hope never happens to you – but if it ever does, it’s crucial to have a good system to back up wedding photos! I'll be screen sharing in this one, so be sure to check out the video here to see behind-the-scenes! CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW…
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143: Signs of a Great Wedding Planner
We want to work with wedding planning teams who can field logistical questions so we can focus on what we do best… photography! But how in the world do you know what’s typical for a wedding planner, ESPECIALLY if you’re new to the industry? We LOVE our great wedding planners. We’re so thankful to...
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142: Why You Need to Try Artificial Intelligence Photo Editing
What if, instead of outsourcing to an editor, you could edit yourself for a fraction of the cost? 💵 What if you could edit your photos in minutes? ⏰ What if, instead of outsourcing to an editor, you could edit yourself for a fraction of the cost? 💵 What if I told you that you could do this with...
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141: How to Put Together a Wedding Photography Timeline
Have you ever felt super nervous trying to create a wedding timeline and shot list? 😓 Not every wedding will come with a wedding planner so it’s important we know how to step up and take on this task. I know how that feels. I’ve been there! But I’m here to tell you that every bit of planning and...
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140: Wedding Photography for Beginners: What to Know Before Your First Wedding
Are you preparing to photograph your first ever wedding?! I know what that feels like. Even though my very first wedding was in the Fall of 2008 and it feels like AGES ago… I can still remember all the events of that day like it was yesterday. I still remember the feeling of being SO nervous, but...
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139: Voxer: The Communication App You Need
Whether you’re a business owner, a creative, or someone in the wedding photography industry, I want to share my favorite communication app with you – because I KNOW you can benefit from it! (I am in no way affiliated with this company; I am only sharing because I love it that much!) Voxer is like...
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138: 8 Ways to Improve Your Flatlays
Do you struggle to make flatlays? Are you unsure how to style your images in a beautiful, eye-catching, and consistent way? Your clients will want to remember every detail of their special day. They’ll want to see the textures on the invitation and the fonts that were used… and it’s our...
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137: 5 Must-Have Tips to Uplevel Your Photography Business
If you want to take your wedding photography business to the next level, here are my 5 MUST-HAVES to make that growth 🌱 PRICING GUIDE (FREE): https://catherineguidry.com/pricing-guide-yt POSING GUIDE (FREE): https://catherineguidry.com/posing-guide-yt FACEBOOK GROUP (FREE):...
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A Business Podcast for Wedding Photographers and Creatives : including interviews of successful entrepreneurs, business advice, and a ton of stories on failures and lessons learned. This podcast is dedicated to embracing imperfection and pushing others to pursue their creative passion!
HOSTED BY
Catherine Guidry: Wedding Photographer + Educator
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