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Today we chat with our guest, Janna! The owner of Hamilton based floral studio, Billie Flower Co. We talk about how she got started in the industry, common misconceptions about florists and plans for the future.

• Bonus Episode
• Life Updates
• Effie's Birthday
• Wiener Paw Looza
• Photographers Pal - Melina
• Would you rather
• Billie Flower Co
• How she got started
• Floral program in London, England
• Weddings again
• Her style/Brand
• Working with clients
• Burnout
• Workbook/workshop
• Christmas Episode?

--- FIND US ON INSTAGRAM ----

- Dorothy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dorothymay_/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Effie: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/effieeditsphoto/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Edit Sesh: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/editseshpod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

--- OUR WEBSITES ---

Dorothy: https://dorothymayphotography.com/

Effie: https://effieedits.com/

SHOUT OUTS! ---- Billie Flower Co.:

https://www.instagram.com/billieflowerco/

https://www.billieflower.co/

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Today we chat with our guest, Claire Dam, a former midwife turned talented photographer, dedicated teacher, and loving foster & adoptive parent based in Hamilton. We talk about her journey to what has lead her to becoming a trendsetter in the photography space, as well as an award winner, mentor and mother!

• - last episode of season 1!
• - Giveaway winner
• - life updates
• - Canadian open
• - This or that game
• - Claire dam
• - fostering & adoption
• - finding clients that your passionate about
• - Film photography
• - award winning photos
• - photography workshops
• - Creativity and photography
• - Getting intimate and vulnerable with clients
• - trend setting
• - photographing elders
• - art shows coming up
• - Mentoring
• - contest winner

--- FIND US ON INSTAGRAM ----

- Dorothy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dorothymay_/⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Effie: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/effieeditsphoto/⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Edit Sesh: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/editseshpod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

--- OUR WEBSITES ---

Dorothy: https://dorothymayphotography.com/

Effie: https://effieedits.com/

SHOUT OUTS! ---- Claire: https://www.instagram.com/dam.its.claire?igsh=NDFkbHNwcmtuajNi

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Today we talk about about everything from how to choose your wedding photographer to identifying red flags and avoiding them. Effie discusses her experience with being diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis. We chat with our guest, Dani, another photographer from Hamilton, Ontario. She shares her disappointment in hiring both a mentor and a husband/wife photographer team. We discuss how to be an ethical photographer who ensures that mistakes don't tarnish one's reputation.

• Introduction
• High and Low of the week
• Effie shares her UC journey
• How did WE pick our wedding photogs?
• Red flags - Photographer edition
• Call with Dani about her wedding story
• Rapid fire questions
• Tip of the week: Calendly

--- FIND US ON INSTAGRAM ---

- Dorothy:  https://www.instagram.com/dorothymay_/

- Effie:  https://www.instagram.com/effieeditsphoto/

--- SHOUT OUTS! ---

- Dani:  https://www.instagram.com/daarssenphotography/

- Millworks:  https://www.instagram.com/millworkscreative/

- Set Ready Rentals:  https://www.instagram.com/setready_rentals/

“Welcome to our edit sesh! What are you editing today?”
Today we talk about AI in the photography industry, as well as porch pirates in Hamilton! We also had the pleasure of chatting with one of our fav Toronto wedding photogs, Cara Chapman! We discuss the pros and cons of AI, cocktails, and spicy wedding stories. 

• Introduction
• High and Low of the week
• Call with Cara Chapman
• Pros and Cons of AI
• Rapid fire questions
• Tip of the week

--- FIND US ON INSTAGRAM ---

- Dorothy: https://www.instagram.com/dorothymay_/

- Effie: https://www.instagram.com/effieeditsphoto/

--- SHOUT OUTS! ---

- Cara Chapman:  https://www.instagram.com/carachapmanphoto/

- Aftershoot: https://www.instagram.com/aftershootco/

--> Try out Aftershoot: https://aftershoot.com/get-started?referrer=BXD2LE43

Photography can be an isolating job because it's mostly solo proprietors. Effie and I want to be like your best friends, chit chatting  at your kitchen  table over a cup of coffee while editing photos or videos. 

This episode we chat with Dimitri about retainers, discuss personal colon issues, our own mistakes at our weddings. 

Join us: two passionate photographers that delve into FAQs, share tips and discuss life's moments, all while savoring the rich aroma of their favorite brew. Tune in for a blend of photography insights and candid conversations that develop with each click and sip. Hopefully building community while giving insight to the nuances to the business that is photography.

• Introduction
• Get to know your hosts
• High and low of the week
• Main Topic/question
• call guest speaker
• Rapid questions
• Closing Thoughts
• Where listeners can connect or follow the podcast
   

Episode shouts: Jeff https://www.instagram.com/heyjeffmaeck?igsh=MXFmcmYxYjBtY2FhNw==

Jules from Goodwell Studio: https://www.instagram.com/goodwellstudio?igsh=MmtndGtpNXhldWYx 

Dimitri  https://www.instagram.com/dimistudios?igsh=cjI5MDJ4dHM0NmI3

Thanks for tuning into our Edit Sesh! Hang out with us while we discuss everything and nothing about photography and life!

Thanks for tuning into our Edit Sesh!

Today we talk about everything from photog meetups, to the Canadian Open! We chat with our guest, Pam from Ten West Photography. We talk about the value of community (over competition), how to deal with difficult client scenarios and her upcoming big move to a small town in northern Ontario 

• House Update
• Headshot exchange
• Canadian Open Golf
• SPINCO
• Go Place Spa
• Pam from Ten West Photography
• Enneagrams
• Client Problems
• Community over competition
• Secret Contest

Rules for the Contest:

1. Find our Instagram post with the winky face

2. Like it

3. Comment your favourite podcast episode number

4. Share it on your story and tag us

5. Winner will be announced in the next episode!

--- FIND US ON INSTAGRAM ----

- Dorothy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dorothymay_/⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Effie: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/effieeditsphoto/⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Edit Sesh: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/editseshpod/⁠⁠⁠⁠

--- OUR WEBSITES ---

Dorothy: https://dorothymayphotography.com/

Effie: https://effieedits.com/

SHOUT OUTS! ---- Millworks Creative: https://www.instagram.com/pam_tenwestphotography/

Thanks for tuning into our Edit Sesh!

Today we talk about everything from studio ownership to Pickleball! We chat with our guest, Danielle Rizzo - Owner and operator of our favourite studio in Hamilton, Millworks Creative. We talk about how she got started with Millworks and the challenges that come with running a studio/co-working space. She also eases our minds about the future of Millworks, with the building being up for sale and changing ownership.

• Maisel says Mama!
• Getting recognized from IG
• Parking Tickets
• Boston Bruins
• Survivor
• Fear Factor
• Property Virgins
• Owning a Studio
• AirBnbs
• Scotts Vacation House Rules
• Danielle - Owner of Millworks Creative Studios
• How she started with Studio management
• Future plans for Millworks
• Respecting rental spaces
• Pickleball

--- FIND US ON INSTAGRAM ----

- Dorothy: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dorothymay_/⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Effie: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/effieeditsphoto/⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Edit Sesh: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/editseshpod/⁠⁠⁠

--- OUR WEBSITES ---

Dorothy: https://dorothymayphotography.com/

Effie: https://effieedits.com/

SHOUT OUTS! ---- Millworks Creative: https://www.instagram.com/millworkscreative/

Thanks for tuning into our Edit Sesh!

Today we talk about everything from golf to industry trends. We chat with our guest, Aaron Daniel, an award winning international wedding film maker and soon to be Author. We talk about how he got started, trends in the industry and our thoughts on styled shoots. He also walks us through his process on creating captivating and award winning wedding films.

• 75 hard update
• hole in one
• Funerals
• Capital bar
• Spinco
• Trends in the industry
• Chat with Aaron Daniels
• How he got started
• Awards and judging
• Styled shoots
• Aarons book
• Luxury wedding trends
• Bluey

--- FIND US ON INSTAGRAM ----

- Dorothy: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dorothymay_/⁠

⁠⁠⁠- Effie: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/effieeditsphoto/⁠

⁠⁠⁠- Edit Sesh: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/editseshpod/⁠⁠

--- OUR WEBSITES ---

Dorothy: https://dorothymayphotography.com/

Effie: https://effieedits.com/

SHOUT OUTS! ---- Aaron Daniel: https://www.instagram.com/aarondanielfilms/ Nina + Darek: https://www.instagram.com/ninaanddarek

Thanks for tuning into our Edit Sesh!

Today we talk about everything from astrology and enneagrams to playing "nice" with other wedding vendors. We chat with our guest, Jeff Maeck - Ontario's hottest Wedding Officiant (says Effie). We talk about his love of Red Bull, moving out of photos, and helicopter elopements. Jeff walks us through how he and his wife started his wedding planning and officiating business.

• Astrology and enneagrams
• What is bariatric weight loss?
• Playing nice with other wedding vendors
• Chat with Jeff Maeck
• Officiants getting out of the way for the first kiss
• How he officiates a FUN ceremony
• Helicopter elopements
• Ceremony tips for couples
• DTK Chapel
• Speeches and Toast Masters

--- FIND US ON INSTAGRAM ----

- Dorothy: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dorothymay_/

⁠- Effie: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/effieeditsphoto/

⁠- Edit Sesh: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/editseshpod/⁠

--- OUR WEBSITES ---

Dorothy: https://dorothymayphotography.com/

Effie: https://effieedits.com/

SHOUT OUTS! ---- Jeff Maeck: https://www.instagram.com/heyjeffmaeck/ Website: https://maeckweddings.com/