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Hi everyone! I had the best time chatting with the incredibly talented Lucia Wallace. She’s funny, down-to-earth, and takes amazing pictures. If you’re not already following her, you’re missing out. We talked all about what editorial photography actually is, how she blends it with a documentary style, and how creative shoots have helped her grow and stay inspired. We also got into direction, storytelling, and the role all of that plays in building intentional, standout work.

Meet Lucia

Lucia Wallace is an editorial photographer based in Charlotte, North Carolina, specializing in sessions that feel cinematic, creative, and grandiose. Since 2018, she has been styling and capturing visual stories - ranging from fashion collections to weddings. Lucia brings a harmonious balance of editorial and documentary, leaving her clients feeling like living works of art.

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If you're about to shoot your first wedding, this episode is packed with everything you need to know. I'm sharing the lessons I learned the hard way - like what gear to bring, camera settings, how to plan ahead, and why backups are a must. I hope this episode helps you walk into your next wedding feeling prepared, calm, and ready to do your thing.

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In today’s episode, I’m joined by the wildly creative and completely unfiltered Joshua Huggett — a wedding photographer who’s carved out a thriving business by doing the exact opposite of what most people think they should do. We talk about showing up as yourself, why he intentionally keeps his Instagram following small, and how ditching second shooters actually made his work better.

Who is Joshua:

Joshua Huggett is a wedding photographer from Adelaide, South Australia who specialises in making everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera.

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Website: joshuahuggettmedia.com

Instagram / TikTok / Youtube: @ImJoshHuggett

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In this episode, I’m breaking down what I’d do differently if I were starting from scratch as a wedding photographer. We’re talking about skipping the logo obsession, building a portfolio that actually books, how to tap into your network on purpose, and why showing up in real life matters more than posting online. If you’re trying to land those first few clients—or pivot your business in a fresh direction—this episode is for you.

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In this episode, I’m diving into some super helpful new HoneyBook features that have been leveling up my client workflow.

We’re talking all things AI — especially HoneyBook’s new AI Note Taker (aka my favorite new assistant). It quietly joins your calls, takes notes for you, and sends everything straight to your dashboard. No more multitasking or forgetting what someone said two weeks ago.

I’ll walk you through exactly how I’ve been using it — plus a few other smart tools — to save time, stay organized, and be way more present during client calls.

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Hi all! Today is another solo episode, and I’m diving into one of my favorite topics—light. I’m sharing how my approach to lighting has changed since the early days of playing it safe with backlight and open shade, and why I now lean into the boldness of direct sun, deep shadows, and flash. This topic has really been on my mind lately, and I hope you enjoy listening along!

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Hi everyone! In this episode, I’m sitting down with the amazing Tucker House to chat about his journey from learning photography in a high school darkroom to traveling the world shooting weddings. Hear about how he got started, how he built a travel-heavy photography business, what it’s really like shooting both film and digital on a wedding day, and his best advice for photographers who want to start experimenting with film. Tucker also shares how he books destination weddings, plus how staying curious and saying yes to opportunities has shaped his whole career.

Meet Tucker

Tucker House is a destination wedding and documentary photographer with a passion for capturing authentic, elevated stories around the world. Originally from Northern Oregon, Tucker’s work focuses on blending the presence of nature and background with the timeless feel of film and the rawness of real moments. Known for ditching stiff posing in favor of genuine connection, Tucker believes great photography is about how it feels, not just how it looks. Life is messy, raw, and imperfect—and Tucker’s goal is to capture the essence of it, not orchestrate something fake.

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In this episode, I’m chatting about something I didn’t see coming—falling in love with digital photography again. After going all-in on film for a while, I’ve been feeling creatively recharged by experimenting with digital. From playing with lens filters to diving into double exposures, this is your reminder that digital doesn’t have to feel boring! I’m sharing what sparked this shift, why editing is still one of my favorite parts, and how to reconnect with your digital work in a fresh, inspired way. Whether you’re team film, team digital, or somewhere in between, this one’s for you.

Want to try the lens filter I was talking about? Here's the link: LENS FILTER

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Hi friends! In this episode, Kari and I are covering all things ChatGPT and how we love using it as a tool to help run our businesses. We share a bunch of awesome ways it supports us — how it saves time, helps us stay creative, and keeps things running smoothly.

We’ll walk you through easy ways to get started, real prompts we use all the time, and what it does really well (plus a few things we wish it did better). From writing client emails to planning timelines and generating content ideas — this tool has become a game-changer for both our photography and education work.

Meet Kari:

Kari Tello is a travel wedding photographer based on the West Coast, shooting both film and digital. She’s all about capturing honest moments and creating a laid-back experience for her couples. Kari also uses tools like ChatGPT to streamline her business and keep things running smoothly—so she can spend more time doing what she loves, both behind the camera and outside of work. - She used ChatGPT to write this. HA

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Instagram: @karishootsfilm Website: karitellophoto.com

(Kari is launching something cool very soon - give her a follow to stay tuned for that!!)

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Hi everyone! Today I had the honor of chatting with the incredibly talented Autumn Jordan—a New York and Vermont-based film and Super8 photographer with over 15 years of experience. Autumn shares her creative journey, from long hours in the college darkroom to becoming a sought-after wedding photographer known for her emotionally rich, film-first approach. We dive deep into the art and technical side of film photography—discussing hybrid workflows, the importance of building strong relationships with pro labs, and her favorite film cameras (including some dream gear).

Meet Autumn:

Autumn Jordan is a photographer based in New York and Vermont, working primarily on film and Super8, traveling worldwide. Through her 15 years of experience, Autumn has honed her craft with a delicate intensity—capturing the quiet moments that matter, and the memories that will stretch across generations. An artist first and foremost, her photos spotlight the intangible magic of being alive and the tender warmth of connection. Autumn graduated from Bennington College with a BFA in Film Photography in 2014, and her heart has grown with the medium since she picked up her first film camera over a decade ago.

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