Explore every episode of the podcast Our Creative Commune
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Team work makes the dream work | 09 Sep 2024 | 00:50:07 | |
We're back! Join us for a catch up after the madness of the summer hols; we chat about editorial trends and photographers and videographers working well together. Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Sabotage! | 22 Jul 2024 | 01:05:00 | |
We're back after Silverstone and travels to chat about a major kick off in the industry. Warning, this episode contains LOTS of swearing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| A Healing Balm | 29 Apr 2024 | 01:01:36 | |
This week we hear all about Liam and Pete's two day Indian wedding, and have a chat about working with planners and shooting high end weddings. Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Wrinkly head | 22 Apr 2024 | 00:59:52 | |
Join us this week for Pete's terrifying sleep story, Liam's ageing head problems, talking at conferences and shooting when you're shorter than the couple. Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Should have got a Punto | 15 Apr 2024 | 00:46:18 | |
This week we hear all about Liam's Spain dramas, discuss venues charging recommended suppliers and couples wanting to keep their weddings private. Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S**t show | 01 Apr 2024 | 00:53:25 | |
This week we chat about Liam's trip to "London", if we would switch to a well paid 9-5, and the lovely Jeff Wood stops by and fills us in about content creators and his plans to try filming a wedding with an iPhone. Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Vikings | 25 Mar 2024 | 00:56:28 | |
This week we have a good catch up after Liam's trip to Iceland, and discuss whether shooting weddings for free for exposure is worth it, venues banning smoke bombs and confetti and couples who don't want to pay until after the wedding. Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| A really nice jar of chickpeas | 18 Mar 2024 | 00:52:38 | |
Join us for a chat about how we lost a wedding to a content creator, venue recommendations and how to introduce a bit of self care into a busy season. Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Dinner party? | 11 Mar 2024 | 00:50:48 | |
This week we discuss website updates, changes to SEO and content creators taking over the industry. Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Spot colour is back? | 04 Mar 2024 | 00:55:15 | |
We're back to a full house! Join us for a coffee and a catch up where we discuss second shooter etiquette and photography trends. Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| I'm a terrible friend | 26 Feb 2024 | 01:08:38 | |
This week Pete and Laura fly solo and discuss aggressive vicars, when to book time off and how Pete just can't call in sick. Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Moo | 19 Feb 2024 | 00:49:19 | |
Join us for a brew (and chocolate) at our half term holiday house in Shropshire. We chat about winter discounts, 2024 photography trends and the best game ever invented. Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| This toxic positivity must stop | 08 Jul 2024 | 00:55:29 | |
This week we hear all about Liam's destination wedding nightmare, and discuss several dramas going on in the industry. Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| A massive sausage | 11 Feb 2024 | 00:59:19 | |
We're back! Join us for a catch up on life and everything that's happened in the last 3 weeks. Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| He's so busy | 15 Jan 2024 | 00:55:31 | |
Join us for a coffee and a catch up where we discuss second shooters and new projects. Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Happy new year! | 08 Jan 2024 | 00:56:21 | |
We're back! Join us for a catch up in 2024 Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The end of year round up | 18 Dec 2023 | 00:59:23 | |
Join us for a look back at 2023 and some goal setting for 2024. A huge thank you to all our listeners for being with us this year, you are all amazing. Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Why do people leave bad reviews though? | 11 Dec 2023 | 01:11:01 | |
It's just Pete & Liam this week, can we be trusted to podcast on our own? This time we're mostly chatting about clients leaving mean reviews, why they do it, and if there's anything you can do to stop it before it happens - or at least manage the fallout. Also, as Laura & Bee aren't here to stop us, we have a little geek out about camera equipment. Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| It's nice to have hobbies | 04 Dec 2023 | 01:05:03 | |
Join us for a chat about justifying your prices and provisions for if we died (jolly!). Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Not bulletproof, not even drizzle proof | 27 Nov 2023 | 00:55:11 | |
This week we catch up after an industry night out and chat about sharing your edit queues, deposits, couples not responding to galleries and whether videographers are lazy. Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Crying in a dark corner | 20 Nov 2023 | 00:50:25 | |
We catch up after our annual fake Christmas trip, and chat about payment schedules, how we relax after weddings and Liam's shooting nightmare. Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| What day is it? | 13 Nov 2023 | 00:52:25 | |
Our brains are scrambled this week! Join us for a catch up and chat about when to reveal your price, welcome gifts and set up photos overtaking the experience. Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| A weirdo hiding in a tree | 06 Nov 2023 | 01:00:33 | |
We're back! Apologies for those have missed us for the last few weeks. We're happy to be back and having a good old catch up and chat about how things look for next year. Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Don't get a stethoscope | 24 Jun 2024 | 00:49:32 | |
Join us for a chat about recent travels, previews, demands for more images and a recent news article which is causing a stir. Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Don't get scammed, and Liam's deaf now | 09 Oct 2023 | 00:51:00 | |
This week we're talking about shooting engagements, visual imagination, scammy and litigious wedding directories. Later on we have a cautionary tale about the importance of ear protection at wedding - Liam did not get good news from the ear specialist. Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Love you guys | 02 Oct 2023 | 00:50:12 | |
Join us for a catch up and a chat about styled shoots being marketed as weddings, being challenged on taking breaks when you've got an hourly package and how important it is to spread the love. Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Don't take my website away | 25 Sep 2023 | 00:51:47 | |
Today we're chatting about the Pixieset and Flothemes shut down that's caught a lot of photographers out, culling during the meal, as well as far too much information about Bee's traumatic doctors appointment (trigger warning if lady parts are not something you want to hear about). Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| I missed all the speeches | 18 Sep 2023 | 00:51:03 | |
Join us for a catch up and a chat about missing moments and how to handle it, whether we should be sharing galleries with suppliers and what to do when people try to negotiate on price. Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| I don't need to see balls | 11 Sep 2023 | 00:57:10 | |
This week we answer a few lovely listener questions. We chat about balancing parenthood with weddings, our approach to posey photo requests from guests, whether previews are worth the effort and what we're doing to stay productive yet chill. Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Dragging a duvet | 04 Sep 2023 | 00:54:09 | |
We're back for a good catch up and a chat about precious dresses, vaping at weddings and whether you can shoot with one lens. Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Up the aisle | 15 Aug 2023 | 00:52:45 | |
Join us this week for a chat about dogs, couples who send lots of inspo photos, micro weddings, and the acceptable ratio of couple to guest photos. Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Erections at altitude | 07 Aug 2023 | 00:49:05 | |
A little later than planned! We're without Laura this episode as we chat about what we've been up to this week, photographers doing really well at £3k +, sharing pictures vs a client's right to privacy, Liam getting a motorbike (everyone is shocked), offering videography as an extra to your photography package, and why you should really backup your computer before you lose everything. Whoops. Oh, and an instagram tale (as old as time) regarding how some gentlemen experience an unfortunate misdirection in blood flow on airplanes. Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| I refuse to put my price down | 31 Jul 2023 | 00:50:17 | |
We're back from our holiday in Greece to chat about how bookings are on the up, whether putting your price up rather than down could be a good plan and how Pete is a fainter. Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune liamandbee.com lawsonfilms.co.uk lawsonphotography.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Is it price? | 24 Jul 2023 | 00:51:32 | |
This week we discuss putting down prices, getting a massive instagram following and whether it's worth it, and joint photo & video packages. Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune liamandbee.com lawsonfilms.co.uk lawsonphotography.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Free the butt | 10 Jun 2024 | 00:54:19 | |
This week we have a hysterical breakdown and chat about tatty camera bags, delivering quickly to compete with content creators, galleries under 500 images, and are photographers hotter than videographers? Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Here there and everywhere | 17 Jul 2023 | 00:52:19 | |
Join us for a chat after our trip to Silverstone and Laura's big 4-0. We talk about AI, how much to pay associate shooters and VAT. Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune liamandbee.com lawsonfilms.co.uk lawsonphotography.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Halfway through the year | 03 Jul 2023 | 00:54:08 | |
We're back home this week to tackle our mountain of editing. We have a chat about reaching the halfway point of the year, how we'd actually get those blurred photos you see everywhere these days, and how to deal with rejection from prospective couples. Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune liamandbee.com lawsonfilms.co.uk lawsonphotography.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Our 50th Episode! | 26 Jun 2023 | 00:30:22 | |
It's our 50th episode and we're hiding on a beach in Jamaica in the dark during a tropical thunderstorm! A short and sweet episode this week where we chat about shooting in hot climates and what (not) to do. Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune liamandbee.com lawsonfilms.co.uk lawsonphotography.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Get out of my way | 19 Jun 2023 | 00:48:43 | |
Join us in Jamaica for some margarita fuelled chat about asking people to get out of your shot, other possible income streams and when you just can't work with someone. Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune liamandbee.com lawsonfilms.co.uk lawsonphotography.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| We are so productive | 12 Jun 2023 | 00:58:23 | |
This week we chat about the importance of previews, the engagement gap and Bee's big birthday celebrations! Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune liamandbee.com lawsonfilms.co.uk lawsonphotography.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| You never see things like this coming | 05 Jun 2023 | 00:45:10 | |
Join us for a catch up over half term. We chat about what we've been up to, dealing negative feedback and have a good rant about overbearing wedding coordinators. Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune liamandbee.com lawsonfilms.co.uk lawsonphotography.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The robots are coming | 29 May 2023 | 00:52:42 | |
This week we talk about AI, the new photoshop generative fill, wedding hangovers and whether to charge for travel. Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune liamandbee.com lawsonfilms.co.uk lawsonphotography.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Liam is late | 22 May 2023 | 00:44:08 | |
This week we chat about taking photos you haven't been asked to, the ideal food to take to weddings, whether our social media intimidates couples and weddings in space. Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune liamandbee.com lawsonfilms.co.uk lawsonphotography.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| All our friends are 80 | 15 May 2023 | 00:57:30 | |
This week we have a natter about how we deal with image requests, how it feels when people copy us and the crazy costs of some advertising. Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune liamandbee.com lawsonfilms.co.uk lawsonphotography.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| No more hotels | 08 May 2023 | 01:02:32 | |
Join us for a chat about wedding previews, when you say no to bookings, and the world of insanely high budget weddings. Plus a god old moan about all the travelling lately! Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune liamandbee.com lawsonfilms.co.uk lawsonphotography.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| He's trimming his nails | 03 Jun 2024 | 00:53:51 | |
Join us for a chat about AI tagging, dealing with expectations, what to shoot when nothing is happening and group shots with a natural feel. Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| (over) sharing is caring | 01 May 2023 | 00:57:49 | |
This week we discuss styled shoots, shooting video and pictures at the same time and returning deposits. Plus there's some classic over sharing from Liam with one of his wedding war stories. Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune liamandbee.com lawsonfilms.co.uk lawsonphotography.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mr nice guy | 24 Apr 2023 | 00:53:33 | |
Liam is finally bank from his jaunt to Spain! We chat about second shooters, vertical video and some recent happenings in the industry. Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune liamandbee.com lawsonfilms.co.uk lawsonphotography.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The last Saturday | 17 Apr 2023 | 00:50:30 | |
Join us on a rare Saturday off for a chat about feeling the nerves, new wedding trends and the fear of giving away raw footage. Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune liamandbee.com lawsonfilms.co.uk lawsonphotography.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The time Pete lost half a million | 10 Apr 2023 | 00:42:14 | |
This week we have a chat about cancelling weddings, saving money and Pete's not so amazing crypto journey. Say hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommune liamandbee.com lawsonfilms.co.uk lawsonphotography.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||