Professional wedding photographers/videographers and bffs, Pete & Laura Lawson and Liam & Bee Crawley invite you to join them for a morning coffee. They'll be chatting all things work and life.
Liam and Bee have recently moved and we all now live in the same little village; not quite the commune we always used to talk about but we do get to hang out every day. This podcast is an offshoot of our daily conversations, sometimes creatively inspiring, sometimes just having a good moan, but always fun.
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Professional wedding photographers/videographers and bffs, Pete & Laura Lawson and Liam & Bee Crawley invite you to join them for a morning coffee. They'll be chatting all things work and life.
Liam and Bee have recently moved and we all now live in the same little village; not quite the commune we always used to talk about but we do get to hang out every day. This podcast is an offshoot of our daily conversations, sometimes creatively inspiring, sometimes just having a good moan, but always fun.
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After a much-needed holiday break, the gang is back behind the mics and feeling refreshed... mostly. Join Pete, Laura, Liam, and Bee as they catch up on a wild few weeks of work, life, and misadventure.
Liam kicks things off with tales from a three-day wedding in Spain, complete with tuxedos in the ocean, an aggressive jellyfish, a competitive bucking bronco incident, and an unexpected visit from the local police. Meanwhile, Pete shares his less-than-glamorous story of surviving "Vomitus Maximus" after a beautiful wedding in the Scottish Highlands.
This leads to a candid discussion on the biggest challenges facing wedding creatives today: Is the rise of "editorial" photography making it harder to capture authentic moments? And why are clients increasingly choosing phone-based content creators over traditional videographers?
Finally, we get real about the big one: burnout. Deep in the thick of wedding season, we share our personal struggles and tangible advice on how to manage the pressure, rediscover your creative spark, and find the joy in your work again when you feel like you have nothing left to give. If you're feeling the strain, this is the chat you need to hear.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro & Catching Up
01:09 - Why We've Stopped Filming the Podcast
02:28 - Liam's Wild 3-Day Wedding in Spain (Tuxedos in the Sea, Jellyfish & a Bucking Bronco)
07:50 - Liam's Drone Incident & a Visit from the Police
09:37 - Pete & Laura's Scottish Wedding Adventure
11:19 - Pete's Unfortunate Bout of "Vomitus Maximus" (Food Poisoning)
14:37 - Getting Soaked by a Champagne Spray
15:44 - The Big Discussion: Is the "Editorial" Photography Trend Killing the Vibe?
24:13 - The Rise of Content Creators vs. Traditional Videographers
27:20 - Main Topic: How to Beat Creative Burnout This Wedding Season
28:02 - Laura's Secret to Avoiding Burnout: Getting Ahead
34:05 - Letting Go of Perfectionism & The 80/20 Rule
39:24 - The Real Reason We Get Anxious Before a Wedding
46:18 - Our Top Tips for Burnout: Nature, Hobbies & Asking for Help
52:36 - Sparking Joy: Trying New Lenses & Techniques
57:47 - Highs and Lows of the Week
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