In this episode, we sit down with Justin to explore how he got started in the wedding videography business and how building strong relationships through networking opened unexpected doors. He shares how stepping into second shooting has brought a refreshing shift during a quieter season, and walks us through his smooth, client-friendly process from enquiry to booking. Whether you're new to the industry or looking to grow through connection, Justin’s story is full of insight and inspiration.
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In this episode, I’m sharing two very real stories from my journey as a wedding photographer—one where I said yes and deeply regretted it, and another where saying no opened the door to the kind of work I truly wanted. We’ll talk about the hidden costs of misaligned bookings, the long-term power of intentional choices, and why protecting your calendar is really about protecting your brand. If you’ve ever struggled with whether to take on a booking “just because,” this one’s for you.
Irish vs. American Weddings: A Photographer’s Perspective
"In today’s podcast, I chat with Rudney Novaes, a U.S.-based photographer who joined me for an Irish wedding. We dive into the differences between weddings in the USA and Ireland—from traditions and timelines to energy and atmosphere."
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In today’s episode, we dive into the fears and unexpected moments that come with weddings. From pre-wedding nerves to things that make us jump, I sit down with Joicy and Dan to share stories, laughs, and honest reflections on handling anxiety during big life events.
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Hey everyone, It’s Jess — and welcome back to the podcast!
It’s a beautiful morning here in sunny Ireland. Yes, you heard me right… *sunny* Ireland. The sun has been shining nearly every day for the past three to four weeks, and I am absolutely loving it. I'm starting my day with a fresh cup of coffee, and I hope you're feeling good wherever you're listening from.
Today, let’s chat about something I think we’ve all wondered at some point — photo and video *delivery times*.
How long is too long? Is there even such a thing as the "right" amount of time?
It’s been a little while, and wow — a lot has happened since we last caught up.
First of all, wedding season is here and it’s already wild. We kicked things off just last week, and from here on out, it’s a full-on sprint! You know how it is — travel, events, outfits, late nights, early mornings. It’s a beautiful chaos.
And so, what better time to start recording podcasts again, right? 😅 I know, I know — this probably isn’t the ideal moment, but honestly, when is? So let’s roll with it.
In this episode we talk about attending networking events, what to expect, having the right mindset, things to avoid and mistakes I've made.
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In today's episode I recap our 6 events in a row and talk about everything we learned and what we would do differently.
I also share my thoughts on Meta's verified blue tick for Instagram and why we got verified.
Flothemes just announced that everyone that bought a theme from them has one year to change over to Pixieset or start a new website somewhere else. So instead of relaxing in the sun somewhere in Mexico over the quieter winter months, you will find me stressed out in the office shouting at the computer while we create new websites.
Also, I would love to hear from you, what would you like to hear next in the podcast?
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How to Stop Spending Money // Keep more money and Have Free Time// Top 5 Tips to Stay in Control
The perfect place to start any money-saving exercise is to note down your income and your expenses. This will help highlight areas in your business where costs need to be reduced and allow you to set some realistic targets. Just seeing it written down will give you some ideas on where you can cut back.
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Are you the kind of second shooter who gives your all and goes above and beyond or are you the kind that only does what is expected of you? we've second shot countless weddings for many photographers with different styles, in this episode I've compiled a list of the mistakes I've made and the mistakes I've seen other second shooters make. I also talk about how to make the right impression.
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Between projectile vomit and food poisoning what else can go wrong and how can you prepare for multiple days of shooting?
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There's so much that goes into building a successful business and in this episode I highlight a few of the steps you can take in today's episode.
Motivation or the lack of it impacts your personal life but most importantly it greatly affects your business.
The key to staying motivated is to make reasons to be motivated and to cut ties with the people who will affect your energy in a negative way.
It's important to pay attention to the people you surround yourself with as you are and become the people around you.
Here are the some of the books I read this year and can't recommend enough.
Persuasion: The art of Influencing people by James Borg
How women get to the top by Marshall Goldsmith
Read People by Rita Carter
Please send me your favourite motivational and self growth books.
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On today's episode I'm thrilled to welcome social media strategist and content creator May.
It's true that the brides and grooms of today shop for services and products differently than before covid.
May talks about what resonates with today's brides and grooms and how to grow your social media reach effectively.
You can find out more about what she does below.
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A Russian proverb says “chase 2 rabbits and you will catch none”.
Today I would like to talk to you about this amazing book I’m reading, and maybe you’ve read it already.
It’s a bestseller and in many professionals top list of must read books.
I started this year prioritising self growth and after what was the busiest and most challenging year of my professional life.
I decided this year, would be about priorities.
So this book couldn’t have come at a better time.
The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results.
written by authors and real estate entrepreneurs Gary W. Keller and Jay Papasan
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In today's episode I welcome the incredible Lisa O' Donohue, an amazing solo videographer who specialises in weddings and family videos.
‘Based in Dubai, Lisa O’Donohue is a filmmaker who travels worldwide capturing luxury and timeless stories on film for private clients. Telling stories through the lens of both digital and analog (Super 8) film, Lisa’s films are story-driven and made to invoke a feeling of nostalgia for the client.’
Lisa shares a little bit about her early love for the film world which brought her to major in film production and eventually lead her to own her business.
There's never a perfect time to take the first step towards your dream career, Lisa shares how it took losing her marketing job in Dubai to finally take the plunge.
In recent years we have witnessed a shift in the number of women taking up videography, although it is still a male dominated industry, Lisa talks about the support and empowerment she has encountered from male videographers in the industry.
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Ciara shares her insight and tips on spotting the early signs of burnout and how to beat it.
We talk about looking after our mental health and identifying emotions and understanding them as information that needs attention.
Ciara gives tips on building good habits that stick and looking after yourself in the low season and how to prepare for the busy summer season ahead.
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There's nothing worse than that punch in the stomach feeling you get when you see a corrupted card or hard drive.
In this short episode I go through the we take, before the wedding, during the editing stage and after delivery to avoid losing your files.
This system has worked efficiently for our business, shooting photography and videography for over 5 years.
However, there are countless ways you can go about this and hundreds or thousands of euros you can spend.
In this episode I go through a few ways you can go about safely storing your files.
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In today's episode I talk with wedding planner Gaby Kmitas from Petal & Twine.
Gabi shares her tips on wowing a wedding planner and how to go about introducing yourself and working with a planner.
She shares her tips on what to do and not to so to keep working with a wedding planner and get recommended again and again.
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In this episode, I talk with Emmylie Cruz, the co owner of Wonder & Magic who during covid completely rebranded her photography and videography business together with her husband.
Today they're not only shooting their dream weddings but they're expanding their business big time.
Emmylie gives tips on how to rebrand successfully as well as what to expect after the rebrand.