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Podcast Episode 18: This is Steven Herrschaft
After a little break we’re very excited to be back, and bringing you the fantastic Steven Herrschaft for Episode 18 of the This is Reportage Podcast! Based in Germany, Steven has made our Top Photographer lists for both 2018 and 2019, with a Lifetime Award count of 10 Reportage Awards and 4 Story Awards – an incredible achievement! Steven shares so much with us on the Podcast, including:
how he got into wedding photography at the age of 16,
the importance of being himself,
his past life as a competitive swimmer and how that’s helped him,
workshops and developing his own,
what bugs him about our industry,
some of his favourite Netflix series and movies,
the importance of keeping fit,
behind the scenes of a couple of his Reportage Awards,
having a strong work ethic,
why he shoots solo,
who in the world he would interview if he could,
the importance of doing what’s right for you and not to please other people,
how he loves the uniqueness of each wedding,
a couple of things people probably wouldn’t know about him,
his top tip for people wanting to improve their documentary skills,
and much more…
Podcast Episode 17: This is Yves Schepers
An absolute pleasure to bring you the awesome Yves Schepers for episode 17 of the This is Reportage Podcast! Based in Belgium, Yves has won an incredible haul of awards from so many associations, including 7 Reportage Awards in a single round here at TiR. Join Yves today as he shares all about:
why there are so many great Belgian wedding photographers,
the importance and power of networking,
shooting other wedding photographers’ weddings,
‘Belgian’ fries ;),
how a certain choice led to him getting started in weddings,
the old-school negative connotation of wedding photography,
how Foundation Workshop was a big eye-opener for him,
the day he would choose to live over and over again,
nature vs nurture,
tips on work/life balance,
a time in his life when he suffered from depression,
the difference between knowing and realising,
what drives him to enter awards and associations in general,
the importance of empathy and being client-focused,
and much more…
Podcast Episode 16: This is Lauren Brimhall
A real pleasure to bring you the fantastic Lauren Brimhall for Episode 16 of the This is Reportage Podcast! Lauren was joint-first in the USA on This is Reportage for 2019, and has won countless awards from other associations too. Stick with us today as Lauren shares all about:
what she does in the quiet season (including writing a young adult novel),
her journey from journalism into weddings,
the importance of capturing memories,
the benefits of wedding photography when it comes to being a mum,
the things she keeps in mind whilst shooting,
perseverance and work ethic,
why she advises against outsourcing,
learning from her own work,
how some shots can appear staged even if they’re completely natural,
what ‘success’ means to her,
the importance of personality in weddings,
why she enjoys teaching,
the turning point in her career,
what annoys her in the industry,
the story behind a specific Reportage Award of hers (the one with the bear),
advice for people who have been shooting for a while but aren’t happy,
our supportive community,
what she’s afraid of,
the dangerous and/or bizarre situations she puts herself into to capture moments,
the most challenging part of our job,
the power of referrals,
the first thing she does after a wedding,
what makes a good wedding photographer,
and much more…
Podcast Episode 15: This is Leonard Walpot
Really excited to bring you the awesome Leonard Walpot for episode 15 of the This is Reportage Podcast! Based in the Netherlands, Leonard was joint-second overall on our Top Photographers of 2019 – and actually won more Reportage Awards than anyone else; a remarkable feat. Join us on the episode as Leonard has so much to share, including:
how he enjoys the business side of wedding photography too,
the story behind one of his specific Reportage Awards (the girl lying down in the ceremony),
his journey from linguist graduate to wedding photographer,
working with his wife,
what, to him, is the most important thing in life,
his political photography and how that affects his wedding work,
why we should look at other fields of photography,
a certain event that impacted his career,
his workflow and how he edits,
the importance of taking a step back from your work,
how he uses flash,
why you should watch 1917,
the importance of having a mentor,
balancing being a father and a business-owner,
how he created Best Men Weddings with Jesse van Kalmthout,
who he would be if he could be someone else for a day,
what he’s afraid of,
the benefits of a business coach,
his tips for starting out in the industry,
and much more…
This Is How: ‘The Reading’ by Rob Dodsworth
We’ve had a bit of a break from our ‘This is How’ series, but are so happy to be back with a brand new piece, by the fab Rob Dodsworth. Great advice about living the moment, composition and observation…thanks, Rob!
