Podcast

So excited to be releasing an extra special episode of the This is Reportage Podcast today! Instead of featuring a single guest, we have an incredible 47…! That’s right; we’re honoured to be featuring 47 of our members – tune in to hear wedding photographers from all over the world talk about how they’re dealing with the current pandemic, from advice on handling postponements, to suggestions on what to watch on Netflix; business tips to motivational mantras, and really everything in between. It’s so great to hear their voices and listen to their thoughts; we hope this wide variety of opinions helps and inspires you.

Thanks to the following This is Reportage members for contributing: Adam Johnson, Sven Soetens, Lauren McGee, Rob Rickman, Simon Biffen, Martin Hecht, Toni Darcy, Steve Wheller, Niklesh Malkani, Andrew Billington, Olly Knight, Gaelle Le Berre, Adam Lowndes, Julien Laurent-Georges, Laurentiu Nica, Melissa Ouwehand, Sasha Lee, Rossi Mechanezidis, Daphne Matthys, Amy Barton, Bogdan Chircan, Ally Stuart, Anna Wood, Linda Bouritius, Damion Mower, Peter Geluk, Marek Troszczynski, John Nelson, Ash Davenport, Michael Freas, Sophie Callewaert, Phil Salisbury, Lewis Fackrell, Kim Burrows, Jill Streefland, Sonal Dalmia, Citlalli Rico, Matt Badenoch, Carrie Davenport, Alexa Poppe, Yvonne Vaughan, Samo Rovan, Olivier Bolte, Joao Lourenco, Fille Roelants & Jay Doherty.

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Honoured to have the fantastic David Scholes with us for episode 23! David was joint-ninth in our top photographers of last year; second in the UK overall, with 8 Reportage Awards and 2 Story Awards in 2019 (and more since). Not only is he a great photographer, but he’s also a lovely guy who’s a real pleasure to talk to. Stick with us today as David shares all about:

how his uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather were all wedding photographers,
his past life as a DJ,
his degree in photography and how he got into weddings,
his very first wedding and early approach,
what he gets from being a TiR member,
his tips/advice about Story Awards,
things he would have done differently (both in terms of life and photography),
editing tips and advice,
some of the very funny things that have happened to him at weddings,
the story behind one of his specific Reportage Awards,
how he picks images to enter,
Four Weddings and a Funeral and Bill Murray,
what he’s afraid of,
why he doesn’t want to be a wedding DJ,
some of his most memorable images,
what he’s looking forward to doing after lockdown,
what makes a good wedding photographer,
and much more…

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Thrilled to have the one and only Candice Cusic for episode 22 of the This is Reportage Podcast! Candice has photojournalism in her blood, having worked at the Chicago Tribune and other publications for over twenty years. Her ‘moment-driven’ photography is thus core to her wedding work – and indeed, to everything she photographs – and she’s also an incredibly experienced teacher, having taught workshops and seminars all over the world. Stick with us today as Candice talks about:

the beauty of Chicago,
her work as a photojournalist for the Chicago Tribune (and others),
how she went from newspaper photojournalism to weddings,
the importance of being you,
what she would do with three wishes,
why we should stop comparing,
surrounding herself with positivity,
how she used to sing in a band,
one of her favourite ever albums,
how she has diversified to family and pet photography and has her own studio,
how she is moment-driven, no matter what she’s photographing,
the benefits of having a studio,
learning to celebrate her successes,
why it’s so important to watch hands,
what makes her happy,
what day she would choose to live over and over again,
her thoughts on the future,
why being nice is so vital,
Stephen King novels,
her love of teaching,
what’s worked for her in terms of marketing,
delegating what you don’t like to do to someone you trust,
why she always shoots with a second shooter,
her top tips for better documentary photography,
and much more…

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Delighted to be bringing you the fab Valter Antunes for episode 21 of the This is Reportage Podcast! Valter was ranked joint-second in our Top Photographers of 2019, with a remarkable haul of 12 Awards – including 4 Story Awards – during 2019. Stick with us today, as Valter talks about:

watching everything on Netflix,
how moments are always happening and how we should be finding them,
how he’s been a musician all his life,
how he transitioned to becoming a photographer,
his past busking life in London,
what makes him happy,
the work/life balance of being a wedding photographer and Dad,
time vs money,
why he switched from Canon to Sony,
his favourite lens,
how he gets his incredibly intimate captures of brides (and why he’s known by quite a few photograhers in Portugal as ‘the naked bride photographer’),
what’s been the most effective marketing tool(s) for him,
his specific Instagram tips,
what album he would take on a desert island,
how he misses being a kid and his childhood,
moving from Portugal to London when he was 12/13,
the story behind one of his specific Reportage Awards (the bride giving the finger),
his tips for improving our documentary work,
the importance of sleep,
why he always shoots with a second,
his fear of cats,
his nerves about talking at Inspiration Conference,
thinking about the future,
and more…

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We’re bringing you a special podcast episode today, as we discuss coronavirus with very special guest Simon Leclercq. Simon is in quite a unique position to discuss this with us, as, not only is he a brilliant wedding photographer (having won 8 awards from us in total), but he has also been a doctor for over 5 years, and is currently on the frontlines working on this global pandemic. We discuss lots of aspects in this episode, both from a health point of view, and in terms of our wedding photography businesses, including:

what’s happening in Belgium right now (where Simon is based),
analysing what’s happening in other countries and taking action,
the vitalness of protecting the elderly and those with underlying health conditions,
the psychological effect of isolation and loneliness,
the good and bad side of social media during all of this,
the power of good deeds,
trying not to worry about how long it could last (as we just don’t know),
the impact on us as wedding photographers and the importance of positivity,
making the most of any financial help, including mortgage holidays,
using our own personal strengths and creativity to help others,
practical tips and advice on how to get through this, both mentally and on a business level,
why self-isolation is absolutely vital,
why there’s no need to panic but how we need to take our responsibilities seriously,
why the vast majority of weddings, if affected, will be postponements rather than cancellations, and a great practical tip on how to deal with postponements for dates you can’t do,
how everybody can make a difference,
and more

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