Wedding photographer Heather Schoolcraft talks about her incredible journey from a small West Virginia town to shooting weddings across 30 states, Canada, and Puerto Rico - with Iceland and Paris on the horizon! She works alongside her fiancé who handles video, making those long wedding days less stressful and more fun. What makes Heather's approach special is how she taps into couples' love languages to capture genuine moments - like having someone whisper sweet nothings if words of affirmation is their thing, or encouraging meaningful physical touch for those who connect that way.After five years in the business, Heather's learned the power of saying "no" - her actual New Year's resolution! She's shifting from being what she calls a "workhorse" (shooting tons of weddings) to becoming a "unicorn" photographer who takes fewer clients at higher rates. Along the way, she's faced challenges like wrist surgery from lugging around heavy camera gear, which led to the unexpected side hustle of making polymer clay earrings as client gifts.Throughout the conversation, you really feel Heather's passion for finding couples who genuinely match her energy. As she puts it, "I want you to feel the warmth and love and happiness" in her photos - something that comes through when working with people who are truly excited about their wedding day.About Heather:Hi, I’m Heather - a photographer and videographer based in Charleston, West Virginia, but you’ll often find me traveling with my camera in hand. I’ve had the chance to capture love stories and real moments in 30 states, Canada, and Puerto Rico - and soon adding Iceland and Paris to the list! I’ve been photographing weddings for five years, and for the past two, I’ve been lucky enough to film alongside my amazing fiancé. My work is all about chasing golden sun rays, embracing pops of color, and capturing those raw, genuine reactions that make every story unique. Links: InstagramTikTokYouTubeGet Narrative Select for Free: narrative.so/select
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Building Creative Communities with Rory Creelman
Rory and photographer's like them need creative communities to build networks, pass down education without gate keeping and bring new life into a lane of photography that changes often and quickly.On this episode, Rory gives us an insight into how they're not sitting idly by waiting for the industry or veteran photographers to bring them into the fold. They're connecting and creating exactly the social circles that are needed to thrive in at the intersection of art, sustainable income and the fashion industry in Montreal and beyond.About Rory:Rory Creelman (they/them) is a photographer and creative director in Montreal, Canada. Their work is dynamic and colourful, strikingly alive, and unabashedly authentic, often exploring queer realities and showcasing the beauty of the local fashion scene. Rory believes strongly in community as a force to unite us, and takes pride in running an Instagram Broadcast channel which acts as a landing dock to connect artists in their local scene to each other and to the opportunities that they deserve.Links: InstagramBroadcast ChannelGet Narrative Select for Free!
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Carving a New Path with Meghan Corimer
Meghan details her plans for moving from Connecticut to Alaska and how she intends to continue her business seamlessly while maintaining personal well-being and avoiding the dreaded burnout.About Meghan:Meghan is a photographer and videographer based in Connecticut and soon to be relocating to the Anchorage, Alaska area. She loves guiding couples through poses that encourage movement and laughter. Her major goal and priority is to make sure couples are comfortable and have fun on their wedding days during the photo process. Links: http://www.meghanannimagery.com/https://www.instagram.com/meghanannimagery/https://www.tiktok.com/@meghanannimagery?lang=enhttps://www.youtube.com/@meghanannimageryGet Narrative Select for Free: https://narrative.so/select
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Crafting a Signature Style with Gabe McClintock
Gabe McClintock an acclaimed photographer known for his distinctive and consistent style over the past decade. Gabe shares insights on maintaining a timeless style, the evolving photography industry, and the importance of light and mood in his work.
About Gabe:
Gabe McClintock, based in Calgary, Canada, has been photographing weddings since 16 years. He shot his first wedding for friends who asked him to document their special day since he has a background in Photojournalism – he replied “sure…you buy the film, feed me dinner and I'll shoot it.”
Links:
https://www.gabemcclintock.com/
https://www.instagram.com/gabemcclintock
https://www.onedayworkshop.ca/
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Elevating Visual Storytelling with Blair DeLaubenfels
In this episode, we talk with Blair DeLaubenfels, the creative force behind Junebug Weddings and World's Best Wedding Photos. Blair discusses her lifelong passion for photography, her journey from creating Junebug to curating the best wedding images globally, and her insights into building a successful portfolio.
About Blair:
With 25 years of experience in the photography and wedding industries as a publisher, curator, writer, public speaker, and professional photographer, my work focuses on catapulting the careers of creative entrepreneurs. With an emphasis on the luxury wedding market, I help transform established companies and turns startups into well-respected brands.
Links:
https://www.artlifeandbusiness.com/
https://www.worldsbestweddingphotos.com/
https://www.instagram.com/theworldsbestweddingphotos/
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Acerca de The Photographer's Problem: A Narrative Podcast
Hosted by award-winning photographer Kyle Wilson, "The Photographer's Problem" podcast features industry thought leaders discussing the past, present, and future of photography. Delve into business successes and pitfalls while gaining vulnerable insights into the creative process. Whether you're a pro or aspiring photographer, join Kyle and guests for valuable perspectives on the art, struggles, and triumphs behind the lens. Tune in for inspiring stories and an immersive look into the intricate world of photography.
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