Liam is from his epic month away! In this episode, he recounts his insane month of travel, from shooting weddings in Spain and the Austrian Alps to starting a brand new career as a driving instructor. We share stories of driving down stairs in a hire car, cameras overheating at altitude, and the joy of a ceremonial beer keg tapping.

Then, we get into a huge industry debate: hybrid shooting. With so many photographers now offering video, we discuss the pros and cons, and the dilemma it creates for dedicated videographers who rely on photographer referrals. Is the industry in a price war, and who will pull the trigger first?

We also touch on the rise of wedding content creators, the truth about film photography, and a global survey that reveals just how much (or how little) photographers are charging in 2025.

Join Pete, Laura, Liam, and Bee for an episode packed with travel stories, industry insights, and our usual weekly highs and lows!

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TIMESTAMPS:


00:00 - Intro & Why Is Everyone So Tired?


03:58 - Where Has Liam Been? A Whirlwind Month Begins


05:19 - Wedding Story: Driving Down a Flight of Stairs in Spain


07:46 - The Travel Nightmare: From Spain to Austria via the Autobahn


09:12 - Wedding Story: Lederhosen & Beer Kegs in the Austrian Alps


10:50 - Technical Woes: When Your Cameras Overheat


13:23 - The New Side Hustle: Training to be a Driving Instructor


24:49 - Industry Talk: The Rise of Wedding Content Creators


29:10 - The Future of Filmmaking? (Stormzy Film & The "28 Days Later" Sequel)


33:35 - Is Hybrid Shooting the Future? The Big Debate


39:11 - The Photographer vs. Videographer Dilemma


42:40 - Is Film Photography Just a Gimmick?


45:15 - Why Are Wedding Photography Prices So Low in the UK?


56:00 - The Realities of Pricing and "Charging Your Worth"


1:06:00 - Highs and Lows of the Week

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