All-In Wedding Photography – Details, episodes & analysis

Alex Stead welcomes you to the All-In Wedding Photography Podcast. Get to know Alex, and find out what to expect from this series. 

Stay tuned for more episodes coming out weekly on Thursday. 

Calculate exactly what you should be charging at https://alexstead.ca/calculator/

Stay tuned for next week, for Pricing Part 2 where Alex is going to tell you the exact system she uses to raise her rates without ever getting yelled at. 

If she's going to be another white boy with a podcast, then she has to tell you about this one productivity hack that changed will change your life. Listen to learn how Ren finished a big to-do list item in 7 days after a year and a half of trying. 

Find out exactly how many weddings Alex photographed before confidently calling herself a wedding photography. In this episode Alex shares the early days of being a photography. 

Does it feel like you're doing everything right on social media, but it's not moving the needle?

On today's episode, we break down step by step why the things that you're doing aren't working, and what to do instead. 

- Setting clear, measurable goals for social media beyond just followers and likes
- Creating a curated portfolio that only features work you want to attract more of
- Writing strategic captions that include FAQs or help clients imagine themselves working with you
- Using Instagram as a starting point in your marketing ecosystem, not the endpoint
- Adding clear calls to action that invite engagement rather than just broadcasting
- Building a complete marketing ecosystem including website, SEO, and targeted advertising

Social media strategy for wedding photographers

Are you afraid that the robots are going to take your job? Worried about the future as a photographer? You're not alone. 

In today's episode we talk about...

- 5 AI tools I'm using in my business to save time and create better results for my clients without losing my creative edge

- The future of photography with the rise of AI

- Tell-tale signs someone's using AI in their social media and how to not fall into the trap of sounding like a robot

- Trends that are in direct opposition to the polished, clean AI artwork that's taking over the feeds

- Why I'm not worried about AI replacing my job, and what happened when I tried to plan a vacation with ChatGPT

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You’ve heard the horror stories.
Hard drive crashes. Memory cards lost. Robbed at a gas station.
(Okay, that one might be specific to me.)

In this episode, we’re walking you through the exact photo backup system we use in our wedding photography business—because nothing makes your stomach drop like the thought of losing someone’s wedding photos.

Whether you’re just starting out or years into your business, this episode breaks down how to create a system that protects your work, gives you peace of mind, and helps you sleep at night (even if you fall in the ocean).

We’re covering:
• What to do before the wedding even starts
• How to remove human error from your workflow
• Our full post-wedding photo backup process
• Why we track every card, drive, and deadline in our GSD (Get Sh*t Done) spreadsheet
• The free software we swear by
• Why outsourcing post-processing tasks doesn’t take away from your creativity—it protects it

Want the full backup system we use?

You can grab the exact tools and workflow we talk about in this episode—including our GSD spreadsheet, our checklist, and step-by-step videos—in our mini-course for just $7.

Get the system here → https://alexsteadphotography.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1182110/?action=signup

Because panicking at 3am wondering if you backed up that wedding?
That’s out.

Having a system that actually has your back?
That’s in.

Everyone says to “underpromise and overdeliver.”

But what does that actually look like?

How fast is too fast for a teaser gallery?

Are you behind if other photographers are delivering everything in 3 weeks?

Is sending 50 previews better than 5?

The truth: It’s not about being the fastest.
It’s about being intentional.

This week on the podcast, we’re answering three big questions:

- How do you create a photo delivery timeline that works for you and feels competitive?
- What makes the teaser experience actually feel satisfying to clients?
- And how do you exceed expectations without burning out?

This episode is full of simple shifts that will change the way you deliver galleries, and make your clients rave about you to everyone they know.

Want to turn your slow season into your booking season? This week, Alex shares 6 do’s and 3 don’ts every wedding photographer needs to know!

Have you ever been ghosted by a client you really connected with? Alex shares how often this happens—even with leads that seemed like a sure booking. Tune in to learn how to improve your system and reduce lost bookings!

The Funnel Blueprint: https://alexstead.ca/