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Welcome to the This is Reportage blog, where we'll be sharing lots and lots of documentary wedding photography goodness. Check back frequently for the latest features…
TRAILER / ‘How To Use Your Website To Attract Your Ideal Clients’ by Anna & Todd of Kick Ass Photographers
In a new exclusive, never-been-seen-before video, the fab Anna and Todd of Kick Ass Photographers reveal their tips on really making your website work for you; using your site to attract your ideal clients. They share SO much information in the full 53 minute video – the info they share can really do wonders for our websites (and thus our businesses!).
Watch the trailer here, or, if you’re a This is Reportage member, you can watch the full 53 minute video when you login.
Podcast Episode 33: This is Mick Shah
So great to bring you the fab Mick Shah for episode 33 of the This is Reportage Podcast! Mick is a world-class photographer turned videographer, one of the founding members of Nine Dots, and an all round inspirational character – thoroughly enjoyed talking to him for the Podcast. Tune in today as Mick talks all about:
why he went from photographer to videographer,
his thoughts on the pandemic at the moment,
how and why he founded Nine Dots (with Adam Johnson, Andy Gaines and Rahul Khona)
the transition from photo to video; thoughts and tips,
his advice on public speaking,
his background as a professional drummer and pastor,
food (yes, we talk about food!),
what success means to him,
tips on the financial side of life,
forming his Studio with Ash and tips on doing that,
tips for working with videographers,
the future of video and the industry,
and much more…
TRAILER / ‘The Story Behind the Story Award’ with David Scholes
Honoured to have the great David Scholes with us for a never-seen-before ‘Story Behind the Story Award’. Dave talks about every image from one of his Story Awards, and shares so much with us – not only about each photo in the set, but his overall approach, methodology, editing, equipment and more…
Watch the trailer here.
TRAILER / ‘The Story Behind the Story Award’ with Pedro Vilela
In this exclusive, never-seen-before video, it was so great to talk to the fab Pedro Vilela, going behind each frame in one of his Story Awards. Not only do we learn about how he took each image and what he was thinking, but there’s so much more too – info on his general approach, what he thinks about composition and light, the equipment he uses, how he chooses images for a Story, and so much more.
You can watch the trailer here, or members can watch the full 63 minute video. Not yet a member? See all the benefits and join us – including instant access to all of our videos.
Podcast Episode 32: This is Marissa Joy Daly
Excited to bring you the fantastic Marissa Joy Daly for episode 32 of the This is Reportage Podcast! One of the best wedding photographers in the USA, Marissa is an international multi-award winner (including 3 Reportage Awards from us), was one of our judges for Collection 13, and was just totally lovely to talk to. Stick with us today as Marissa talks all about:
growing up and getting her first camera from her grandfather,
how a year in Italy was a catalyst to her photography career,
finding out that someone had stolen and used some of her images (and dealing with that),
some of her favourite Netflix watches,
what makes her happy,
how balance and diversification has been so important for her,
how she got into event and commercial photography,
how she’s inspired by other photographers and the power of community,
how she had Two Mann to photograph her own wedding and what she learned from that,
her experience of judging for us and tips for submitting,
how she took one of her specific Reportage Awards,
why she’s not keen on fruit or working out,
the benefits of shooting with a second,
advice on client meetings,
advice for when you’re in a rut or not happy with your work,
important attributes a wedding photographer should have,
and much more…
