Veteran wedding photographers, Brad & Jen, peel back the curtain on what it takes to not just create beautiful photos, but build a thriving creative business — consider this your this is your go-to for actionable inspiration, practical steps, and the motivation to make your next move.
More Than Photos
Claim This Podcastby Brad & Jen - Creative Business Coaches, Wedding Photographers
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Veteran wedding photographers, Brad & Jen, peel back the curtain on what it takes to not just create beautiful photos, but build a thriving creative business — consider this your this is your go-to for actionable inspiration, practical steps, and the motivation to make your next move.
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Recent Episodes
May 5, 2026
047 - Should You Deliver Previews? (You’re Asking the Wrong Question)
<p>Previews. Sneak peeks. Whatever you call them… this conversation keeps coming back around.<br /></p><p>In this episode, we unpack why so many photographers feel stuck in the tension between artistry and expectation and why the question “should I do previews or not?” might actually be the wrong place to start.<br /></p><p>Instead of giving a formula, we invite you into a different way of thinking. One rooted in ownership, clarity, and building a business from your own philosophy...not just reacting to industry pressure. If you’ve ever felt torn between what’s expected and what feels aligned, this episode will help you rethink how you make decisions… not just about previews, but about everything.<br /></p><p><b>What You’ll Learn in This Episode</b></p><p>- Why the previews debate isn’t actually about previews</p><p>- The hidden pressure photographers feel (and how it shapes decisions)</p><p>- The difference between reacting vs. building from conviction</p><p>- What previews are really doing for your clients and your business</p><p>- How to think through tradeoffs without defaulting to industry norms</p><p>- The power of communicating your philosophy to your clients</p><p>- How to redefine previews in a way that feels aligned to you<br /></p><p><b>Links & Ways to Connect</b></p><p>Apply for the Mastermind Program:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://learn.bradandjen.com/mastermind-coaching" target="_blank">https://learn.bradandjen.com/mastermind-coaching</a></p><p>Join Purpose & Profit – A Roadmap to 10k Weddings:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://learn.bradandjen.com/purpose-and-profit-course" target="_blank">https://learn.bradandjen.com/purpose-and-profit-course</a></p><p>Instagram: @<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/bradandjeneducation/" target="_blank">bradandjeneducation</a> @<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/bradandjen" target="_blank">bradandjen</a><br /></p><p><b>Episode Chapters</b></p><p>(00:00) The DM that sparked the conversation</p><p>(01:30) The pressure photographers feel around previews</p><p>(03:40) Why “should I do previews?” is the wrong question</p><p>(05:00) Building conviction vs. outsourcing decisions</p><p>(07:10) The parenting story (and decision-making framework)</p><p>(10:30) Why previews exist (and what they actually do)</p><p>(13:50) The tension: connection vs. artistic integrity</p><p>(15:30) Two different approaches that both work</p><p>(18:50) Questions to ask instead of defaulting to trends</p><p>(20:10) The tradeoffs of both paths</p><p>(22:10) Finding your own way (and redefining previews)<br /></p><p><b>Quotes Worth Remembering:</b></p><p><i>“Don’t just ask what works. Ask what you believe—and build from there.”<br /></i></p><p><i>“Neither option is wrong… but neither is free.”</i><br /></p><p><b>Keywords:</b></p><p>wedding photography, sneak peeks, previews, photography business, client experience, artistic integrity, decision making, photography marketing, creative business, wedding photographers</p>
April 28, 2026
046 - The Inner Life of Anni Graham: On Success, Self-Doubt, Creativity, and Staying Whole
<p>Hey everyone! This week on the podcast we’re joined by photographer, educator, and artist Anni Graham for a conversation that goes far deeper than photography, pricing, or building a luxury brand.</p><p></p><p>What began as a conversation about growth, reinvention, and moving into a higher-end market quickly became something much more honest - about the inner life of being a creative, the private tensions many photographers carry, and what it takes to keep believing in yourself through seasons of doubt, ambition, motherhood, and change.</p><p>Anni speaks candidly about the emotional rollercoaster of creative work, the mindset work underneath business growth, why so many photographers try to build on a fractured foundation, and what it looked like for her to make bold shifts before she had evidence they would work.</p><p></p><p>We also talk about motherhood, moving to Costa Rica, redefining success, and the surprising freedom that comes when you begin building a career around the life you actually want.</p><p></p><p>This one is personal, practical, and deeply encouraging.</p><p></p><p>What We Cover:</p><p>• Why the hardest work in photography often has little to do with photography</p><p>• The mindset battles many creatives quietly carry</p><p>• Building a business from identity, not insecurity</p><p>• What Anni learned moving from elopements into the luxury market</p><p>• Why she doubled her prices before she had proof it would work</p><p>• Risk, reinvention, and trusting yourself before you have evidence</p><p>• How motherhood reshaped her definition of success</p><p>• Protecting creativity, nurturing energy, and tuning out the noise</p><p>• Why experimentation and personal taste matter more than most strategy</p><p></p><p>Connect with Anni:</p><p>Anni's New E-Book: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://anni-graham.myflodesk.com/free-e-book" target="_blank">https://anni-graham.myflodesk.com/free-e-book</a> Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.annigraham.com" target="_blank">https://www.annigraham.com</a> Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/annigraham" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/annigraham</a></p><p></p><p>Connect with Us:</p><p> Apply for the Mastermind Program: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://learn.bradandjen.com/mastermind-coaching" target="_blank">https://learn.bradandjen.com/mastermind-coaching</a></p><p>Join Purpose & Profit – A Roadmap to 10k Weddings: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://learn.bradandjen.com/purpose-and-profit-course" target="_blank">https://learn.bradandjen.com/purpose-and-profit-course</a></p><p>Instagram: @bradandjeneducation @bradandjen</p><p></p><p>Chapters: </p><p>(00:00) Why this conversation felt different </p><p>(04:10) Life in Costa Rica and redefining success </p><p>(11:45) The inner battle many creatives don’t talk about (22:30) Mindset, insecurity, and building on a strong foundation </p><p>(36:10) Protecting creativity and trusting your artistic voice </p><p>(49:20) Motherhood, ambition, and what success can cost </p><p>(01:02:15) Making the leap into the high-end market </p><p>(01:16:30) Identity shifts, pricing, and finding aligned clients </p><p>(01:29:00) Risk, reinvention, and making bold moves before proof </p><p>(01:40:20) Final thoughts on courage, trust, and building a life</p><p></p><p>Keywords: wedding photography, photographer mindset, creative growth, luxury wedding photography, artistic identity, entrepreneurship, self doubt, creativity, motherhood and business, pricing mindset, personal growth, photographer education, creative courage, reinvention</p><p></p>
April 16, 2026
045 - Originality, Copycats & Creative Discipline with Roma Vera
<p>This week on the podcast we’re joined by Roma Vera , whose films have become some of the most recognizable and influential in the wedding world.</p><p></p><p>In this conversation, we talk about originality, creative discipline, and what it takes to build work that still feels fresh after 16 years. Roma and Vera share their journey from a small town in Siberia to Moscow to Spain, the surprising influences behind their style, and the creative “policies” they’ve developed to avoid copying, repeating themselves, or getting stuck.</p><p></p><p>We dig into how they create such expressive films, how they work with couples who aren’t naturally outgoing, and why they focus so much on the moments happening “behind the corner” instead of only the obvious highlights. We also talk about copycats, editing, burnout, building teams across the world, and the pressure of staying original when your work is being emulated everywhere.</p><p></p><p>What We Cover:</p><ul><li>How they built one of the most recognizable styles in wedding filmmaking</li><li>Why they avoid looking at other filmmakers for inspiration</li><li>The creative rules that keep them from repeating themselves</li><li>How they get couples to loosen up without over-directing</li><li>What they do when a couple isn’t naturally expressive</li><li>The pressure of being copied and staying original</li><li>Why editing is painful, uncertain, and essential to great work</li><li>How they’ve built teams across Europe and the US</li><li>What success, longevity, and reinvention look like after 16 years</li></ul><p></p><p>Connect with Roma Vera:</p><p>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://romavera.com/" target="_blank">https://romavera.com/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/romavera_films/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/romavera_films/</a></p><p></p><p>Connect with Us:</p><p><i>NEW</i> Inquiry Process Email Templates: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://learn.bradandjen.com/inquiry-process-email-templates-for-photographers" target="_blank">https://learn.bradandjen.com/inquiry-process-email-templates-for-photographers</a><br /><br />Join Purpose & Profit – A Roadmap to 10k Weddings:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://learn.bradandjen.com/purpose-and-profit-course" target="_blank">https://learn.bradandjen.com/purpose-and-profit-course</a></p><p></p><p>Apply for the Mastermind Program:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://learn.bradandjen.com/mastermind-coaching" target="_blank">https://learn.bradandjen.com/mastermind-coaching</a><br /></p><p>Instagram: @bradandjeneducation @bradandjen</p><p></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>(00:00) Meeting Roma Vera</p><p>(04:00) From Siberia to Spain</p><p>(07:30) The early moments that shaped their style</p><p>(11:00) Inspiration beyond the wedding industry</p><p>(20:00) Finding humor and unexpected moments</p><p>(24:00) Why they don’t follow other filmmakers</p><p>(30:00) How they direct without over-directing</p><p>(35:00) Working with quieter couples</p><p>(39:00) Their dream wedding weekends</p><p>(43:00) Building teams across Europe and the US</p><p>(49:00) Why editing feels like suffering</p><p>(58:00) Burnout, inspiration, and staying creative</p><p>(01:01:00) Being copied and staying original</p><p>(01:09:00) What success looks like now<br /></p><p>Keywords:</p><p>wedding filmmaking, wedding videography, creative discipline, originality, editing process, storytelling, destination weddings, wedding films, documentary filmmaking, artistic voice, creativity, burnout, wedding filmmakers, business growth</p>
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