The Retake

Wedding content creators are becoming a regular part of the vendor team — but what exactly do they do, and how does the role differ from photography or videography?
In this episode, we talk with Chandla Manning, director of Socially Wed, a wedding content creation company known for capturing weddings using a mix of iPhone and digicam.
They explore how wedding content creation is emerging as its own creative practice, why couples are drawn to the immediacy of phone footage, and how content creators are changing the dynamics of the wedding day.
If you’re a wedding photographer navigating this shift in the industry, this conversation offers insight into where content creation fits — and where it might be headed next.

  📸 Instagram
@sociallywed.au
🔗Links
sociallwedau.com
 
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Wedding photographer and fine art creative Koko King doesn’t believe in “just showing up.” In this episode of The Retake, we unpack what it actually means to bring editorial energy to a wedding day — from sculpting light and building sets, to planning portrait windows with intention and knowing when to push a concept further.
Koko shares how her unconventional path — from tattoo artist to bodybuilder to makeup artist — shaped her eye for texture, movement, and form. We talk about reinvesting in the wedding experience, refusing to shoot on autopilot, and creating editorial wedding photography that feels cinematic, cohesive, and built to outlive the day itself.
If your wedding photography has started to feel repetitive — or if you’re craving work that feels more artful, intentional, and creatively alive — this conversation will challenge how you think about the wedding day.
 
  📸 Instagram
@koko_king_photo
🔗Links
kokokingphoto.com
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Wedding and elopement photographer Marcella Laine on why presence, preparation, and adaptability are no longer optional in wedding photography. In this episode of The Retake, we break down shooting in unpredictable outdoor and destination environments, reading landscapes and light in real time, and designing client experiences that don’t fall apart under pressure. If your work — or your energy — has started to feel brittle, this conversation offers a smarter, more sustainable way forward.

  📸 Instagram
@marcellalaine
🔗Links
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Who should lead posing on a wedding day — the photographer or the videographer?
We sit down with two wedding photographers (Georgia & Micah) and a wedding videographer (Kristin) to unpack the real dynamics of working together on a wedding day. From sharing space and pacing long timelines to managing ego, energy, and communication, this conversation gets honest about what actually makes collaboration work.
We cover:
who should lead posing (and when it depends)
how photographers and videographers can support each other under pressure
why kindness, communication, and teamwork matter more than control
how keeping the focus on the couple changes everything
If you shoot weddings and want smoother days, better collaboration, and a stronger client experience — this one’s for you.
 
  📸 Instagram
@georgiaandmicah
@firsttwinfilms
🔗Links
Georgia & Micah’s Presets
Kristin’s Website

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Family photographer and educator Brooke Schultz shares how to create emotive family mini sessions without sacrificing heart, even in the busiest season. We break down her story-first approach, how to quickly build trust, and why families crave images that feel real. If you’re offering family minis this year, this episode gives you the tools to stand out and book clients who value your work.

🚨Don’t miss this!! We’re doing a live Q&A with Brooke Schultz in the Facebook group on Dec 4 at 9am Sydney time — Dec 3 at 3pm PST / 5pm CST / 6pm EST for the US crew. Bring your questions, your mini-session chaos, your curiosity — Brooke will be there answering everything in real time.

📸 Instagram → @brookebschultz

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If you’re ready to save time and show up as your best self in your biz, The Unscripted App for Photographers is your secret weapon. Think: curated poses, easy gallery tools, and resources that actually support your growth. Download for free today.