Backlash, Bad Knees & Bitter Photographers: Lessons from Taylor & Travis
Taylor Swift said “yes.” Travis Kelce bent the “wrong” knee. Instagram crashed. And photographers… lost the plot. Instead of learning from the moment, many went online to slate the photos—and in doing...
27 Elo 20258min
Why No One Is Booking Your Branding Photography (And Yes, It’s Your Fault)
"No one’s booking your branding photography sessions? Spoiler alert—it’s not the algorithm, it’s not the economy, and it’s not because clients ‘don’t get the value.’ It’s YOU.In this brutally honest L...
27 Elo 202518min
So You Think You Can Be a Music Photographer? Think Again.
Everyone wants to shoot bands. The flashing lights, the pit access, the epic shots for Instagram. It looks like the dream job. But here’s the truth: starting out in music and event photography is mess...
24 Elo 202534min
That’s Not Your Face, Babe: The Filter Fantasy Destroying Photography
Unfiltered truth incoming. In this explosive episode, Khandie Rees calls out the growing epidemic of clients who genuinely believe their FaceTuned selfies are reality—and tear photographers apart for ...
21 Elo 202513min
The Rise of the Sh*t Wedding Photographer: How Lowballers Are Killing the Industry
In this no-holds-barred episode of The Loud Lens, Khandie Rees tackles the rise of the sht wedding photographer*—not the beginners, not the learners, but the weekend warriors who lowball, ghost client...
19 Elo 202513min
Not Every Click Needs a Paycheck: The Joy of Being Just a Hobbyist Photographer
Not every photographer wants—or needs—to go pro. In this powerful episode, Khandie unpacks the joy and freedom of being a hobbyist photographer in a world obsessed with monetisation. Whether you shoot...
15 Elo 20257min
Are You the Red Flag? When Your Business Looks Like a Scam
Photographers are sounding the alarm on scammers in the industry—but what if you’re the one setting off the warning bells? In this brutally honest episode of The Loud Lens, Khandie Rees breaks down th...
12 Elo 202515min
What They Don't Tell You About Photographing Grief (Trigger Warning)
⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses grief, child loss, terminal illness, and emotional trauma. Please listen with care.In this emotionally raw episode of The Loud Lens, I share the stories behi...
7 Elo 202513min
