Booked, Busy & On a Break: How Photographers Can Market Themselves (Without Burning Out This Summer)
Summer's here—but your bookings might not be. Whether you’re off on holiday, stuck in a slow season, or drowning in weddings, this episode is packed with real, actionable advice for photographers who ...
30 Jul 202515min
You Can’t Grade Grit: Why No One Asked for My GCSEs - Trigger Warning
What if the thing that built your career wasn’t your qualifications—but your grit?In this brutally honest episode, I share how I went from a complicated, abusive childhood and academic overachievement...
26 Jul 202515min
Photographers Behaving Badly: The WTF Files
From ghosting weddings to turning up drunk, we're diving deep into the wildest real-life stories of photographers behaving badly. Join me as I react to documented horror stories (yep, even that one wh...
23 Jul 202532min
Why Most Photography Advice Is Total Bullsh*t - The Problem With Most Photography Advice (and What Works)
Tired of hearing the same old tips? “Post more!” “Niche down!” “Just charge your worth!” — Yeah, we’re calling BULLSH*T on most of it.In this episode of The Loud Lens, I break down the most overhyped,...
20 Jul 202514min
Is It Time To De-Influence The World of Photography?
Photography has an influencer probleman d it’s time we talk about it.In this episode of The Loud Lens, I’m diving into how influencer culture is slowly eroding trust in the photography industry. From ...
18 Jul 202515min
Why Most Photography Businesses Fail: The Coach Says Shape UP! with Coach Brian Wrigley
A lot of photographers aren’t running businesses. They’re running expensive hobbies with fancy gear and no plan. In this episode, I sit down with business coach and networking event host Brian Wrigley...
16 Jul 202530min
Third-Wheeling the Photography Industry – My Partner Spills The Beans (and throws me under the bus)
“My partner doesn’t get it — being a photographer isn’t a 9–5.”That’s what a listener messaged me recently via The Loud Lens Facebook group, struggling to explain the reality of a creative career to s...
13 Jul 202537min
Money Is One of The Reasons But Not The Only Reason We Have Conflict
Conflict in the creative industry? Oh, honey, it’s not just common—it’s practically currency. From late payments and ghosting clients to toxic 'community' politics and behind-the-scenes backstabbing, ...
9 Jul 202525min
