A Second Helping... with Allison Barto, A Wedding Photography Podcast Focused on Second Shooting

About A Second Helping... with Allison Barto, A Wedding Photography Podcast Focused on Second Shooting

A Second Helping... with Allison Barto is the go-to podcast for wedding photographers looking to master the art of second shooting. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, join Allison as she shares expert insights, real-world experiences, and interviews with industry pros. From building strong lead photographer relationships to capturing the perfect candid moments, this podcast serves up practical tips and inspiration—because second shooters deserve a spotlight, too. Grab your gear, tune in, and take your second shooting game to the next level!

Publisher

Allison Barto

Category

arts · business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Feb 2023

Latest episode

6 May 2026

Latest episodes

43 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 May 2026

   041 Wedding Recap: Associate shooting at Meredith Manor

   Send us Fan Mail Rain, tight timelines, and a sparkler exit under a wooden awning… what could go wrong? In this episode of A Second Helping... with Allison Barto, I’m breaking down a real spring wedding day from start to finish. From navigating a full Catholic timeline with no first look to problem-solving portraits in the rain, I’m sharing what worked, what didn’t, and how we adjusted on the fly. Plus, we’re talking workflow, lighting in tricky reception spaces, and the reality of culling 7,...

2. 

   4 Feb 2026

   040 Wedding Recap: "The Rolls Royce caught on fire." at Spring Lake Golf Club

   Send us a text This episode is a full wedding-day recap from a wedding I associate shot in Spring Lake, New Jersey, and it’s one of those days that escalated quickly. Ten days before the wedding, the planner let me know the bride was thinking about cutting back coverage. The day of the wedding, the Rolls Royce they planned to use caught on fire. Yes, actually on fire. And at the ceremony, the bride was almost sent down the aisle before the groom! Despite all of that, the bride was lovel...

3. 

   13 Aug 2025

   039 Chatting with Noah of Noah Stoner Films

   Send us a text In this episode of A Second Helping with Allison Barto, I’m joined by Noah of Noah Stoner Films to discuss his journey into videography, the challenges of shooting weddings, and his thoughts on the intersection of video and photography. Noah shares his early days in the industry, from awkward one-camera wedding shoots to learning the ropes by second shooting with other professionals. We dive into the evolving role of content creation, navigating the use of AI in editing, and th...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 59 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

76

Social presence

94

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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