This week I'm joined by the fab Elodie Ruelleux-Dagorne, one of France's very best documentary wedding photographers, and always an absolute pleasure to talk to. I've been fortunate to meet Elodie in real life numerous times now, and she's always so bubbly and friendly; super to have her here on the Podcast. She talks about lots of things today, including: *why she meets up (and often has a drink with) her couples before the day, *the importance of being yourself, *McDonald's menus in France, *top tips for improving your documentary work, *imposter syndrome, *how she used to work in the music industry and stalking the Stereophonics, *being social, and how that's had an effect on so many things in her life, *the story behind her 'Brad Pitt / toilet' Reportage Award, *and so much more... Before we get on to Elodie, just a couple of bits of news from me: Very excited to announce that we're having a This is Reportage & This is Reportage: Family summer Meetup in Paris, France, next month - on Tuesday 15th August 2023, to be exact. This is a totally informal meetup of members, where we can all get together, chat, and have a drink or few... It's totally free for members, of course, though the cocktails won't be free, sorry...! Members can also invite guests along; the more the merrier. Thanks again loads to Elodie for finding and booking a venue for me; afraid I only know about three words in French...! I'm looking forward to meeting lots of French photographers, but also some from elsewhere in Europe - if you're around, or fancy a trip to Paris, would be fab to see you there! Members, details of the meetup have been included in the latest newsletters, and in our private Facebook group. Secondly, there's just a few days left to submit to our next Awards round now. The deadline is the same for both our sites: Submit by 23:59 BST on 24th July 2023. All the best if you're entering. Head to https://thisisreportage.com/podcast-episode-130-this-is-elodie-ruelleux-dagorne/ for a link through to her website, and to see the fab Reportage Award she spoke about, too. If you're not yet a member of This is Reportage or This is Reportage: Family, check out all the benefits of joining us, including an unlimited number of images on your profile, 60 individual Award & 18 Story Award entries per year, invites to our physical meetups and parties, exclusive discounts, hours of educational videos featuring tips and advice from some of the world's best photographers and much more. There's just a few days left to submit to our next Awards round; the deadline is the same for both sites: Submit by 23:59 BST on 24th July 2023. See all the benefits of membership and join our wedding site at https://thisisreportage.com/register/, or join our family site at https://thisisreportagefamily.com/register/