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<p>Professional wedding photographers/videographers and bffs, Pete & Laura Lawson and Liam & Bee Crawley invite you to join them for a morning coffee. They'll be chatting all things work and life.</p><br><p>Liam and Bee have recently moved and we all now live in the same little village; not quite the commune we always used to talk about but we do get to hang out every day. This podcast is an offshoot of our daily conversations, sometimes creatively inspiring, sometimes just having a good moan, but always fun.</p><br><p><a href="https://liamandbee.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">liamandbee.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.lawsonfilms.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lawsonfilms.co.uk</a></p><p><a href="https://www.lawsonphotography.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lawsonphotography.co.uk</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
May 25, 2026
Less Website, More Bookings
<p>There's a photographer out there who has received 430 enquiries since January. We don't fully know how she's doing it - and that's kind of the point. Is this level of success replicable, or largely accidental?</p><br><p>This week Pete, Laura, and Bee dig into what's really going on in the wedding photography and videography market right now: why some people seem to break through while everyone else is fighting for scraps, whether your website might actually be working against you, and the uncomfortable truth about pricing: most of us haven't raised our rates in nearly a decade, even as everything around us has got more expensive.</p><br><p>We also get into a debate that's been doing the rounds on photographer socials: where does your responsibility end for how your couples look in photos? Should you be straightening ties, smoothing dresses, and fixing every wrinkle - or is that just not the job? With AI making clients think any edit is a simple fix, is that expectation about to get a whole lot worse?</p><br><p>Plus: Bee's extraordinary doctor's appointment, Pete and Laura reflect on what it feels like to shoot a wedding together again, Bee & Liam's daughter Betty is about to second shoot her first wedding, and Liam is, once again, somewhere on a motorway.</p><br><p>Honest, unfiltered chat for wedding photographers who are trying to figure it all out alongside everyone else.</p><br><p><strong>Timestamps</strong></p><p><strong>00:00</strong> - Intro: post-yoga chaos and sweaty coats</p><p><strong>03:00</strong> - Saturday's wedding at Middleton Lodge - why it felt like the good old days</p><p><strong>06:40</strong> - The joy of switching between photo and video</p><p><strong>09:00</strong> - Upcoming schedule: Paris, half term weddings, and Scotland</p><p><strong>09:59</strong> - Liam's Isle of Skye elopement: 11.5 hours of driving, and the great mattress debate</p><p><strong>11:19</strong> - Betty's first wedding as second shooter</p><p><strong>13:12</strong> - Industry chat: the photographer getting 430 enquiries since January</p><p><strong>17:00</strong> - What's actually driving all those enquiries? Referrals, likability, and being flavour of the month</p><p><strong>18:45</strong> - Pricing: why haven't we all raised our rates since 2015?</p><p><strong>22:14</strong> - Should we be listing future year prices on our websites?</p><p><strong>26:24</strong> - More photographers, fewer weddings, less money - the market in 2025</p><p><strong>31:26</strong> - What Jade's four-page website tells us about friction and attention spans</p><p><strong>33:57</strong> - Who's responsible for how couples look in photos?</p><p><strong>38:50</strong> - AI retouching expectations: the bow on the dress that broke three pieces of software</p><p><strong>43:50</strong> - Highs and lows: no edits, Rivals, Betty's big debut, and a very confusing GP</p><br><p>Martin Chueng’s podcast with Jade Greenbrooke: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/430-enquiries-since-january-how-jade-built-a/id1685148348?i=1000767529953" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/430-enquiries-since-january-how-jade-built-a/id1685148348?i=1000767529953</a> </p><br><p>Jade Greenbrooke’s instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jade.greenbrooke/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jade.greenbrooke/</a> </p><br><p>Say hi on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ourcreativecommune/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ourcreativecommune</a></p><p>Get a free 14 day trial of Musicbed: <a href="https://www.musicbed.com/invite/935Cy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.musicbed.com/invite/935Cy</a></p><br><p>The British Wedding Film Festival</p><p><a href="https://www.britishweddingfilmfestival.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.britishweddingfilmfestival.com/</a></p><br><p>Lawson Film School: <a href="https://www.lawsonfilms.co.uk/lawson-film-school" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.lawsonfilms.co.uk/lawson-film-school</a></p><br><p><a href="https://liamandbee.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">liamandbee.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.lawsonfilms.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lawsonfilms.co.uk</a></p><p><a href="https://www.lawsonphotography.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lawsonphotography.co.uk</a></p><br><p>#weddingphotography #weddingvideography #filmphotography #creativepodcast #weddingindustry #ourcreativecommune</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
May 11, 2026
Please, stop making it so hard to book you
<p>Half the episode was recorded before anyone noticed the mic wasn't on. That's the vibe this week.</p><br><p>Pete, Laura, and Bee (Liam is off conquering Scotland and London simultaneously) are talking about the real pressures hitting the wedding industry right now - and what, if anything, we can do about it. Bookings are shifting. Budgets are tighter. Midweek and shorter-coverage weddings are on the rise. And one person out there reckons full-time wedding photography might not even be viable anymore.</p><br><p>Then there's the ghosting. Bee's Instagram post on the subject got 30,000 views and 122 comments, almost entirely from suppliers saying same. So why is it happening - and is it actually couples being rude, or <strong>are we just making the booking process too hard</strong>? The Coda Podcast gets a mention, contact forms get a roasting, and Zoom calls are on trial.</p><br><p>They also untangle the word "editorial" - which apparently now means "natural and relaxed" to couples, despite meaning the opposite to everyone who actually shoots it. And when a content creator couple rocked up in a Lake Como wedding group claiming to be the only people capturing candid, in-between moments, the documentary photographers and videographers in the room had some thoughts.</p><br><p>Plus: Bee's Super 8 film comes back from the lab. Pete's British Gas bill arrives and it is not good news. Table tennis glory. And the completely startling realisation that this podcast is nearly four years old. Oh, and then we end with Pete being packed off to live on a narrowboat survivng on only Huel, and no cushions.</p><br><p><strong>Timestamps</strong></p><p>00:00 - Didn't record the first half, Pilates is evil, and Liam is everywhere at once </p><p>01:50 - Work lethargy: the post-holiday slump is real </p><p>04:07 - The Mandela Effect: both Pete and Bee have vivid memories of uploading galleries that never happened </p><p>08:05 - The state of the wedding industry: midweek bookings, shorter coverage, tighter budgets </p><p>13:25 - Is full-time wedding photography still viable? </p><p>14:06 - Bee's viral ghosting post: 30,000 views and 122 comments </p><p>20:50 - Is the booking process the problem? Zooms, forms, and friction </p><p>22:15 - The Coda Podcast: what videographers discovered when they became the clients </p><p>28:05 - Rethinking how we communicate with enquiring couples </p><p>30:03 - "Editorial": what couples think it means vs what it actually means </p><p>33:28 - The content creator controversy: who's capturing the in-between moments? </p><p>38:35 - Highs and lows: Bee's Super 8 film and Lawson Film School </p><p>43:05 - Pete's £1,400 British Gas nightmare </p><p>47:25 - Laura's TV high and general tiredness low </p><p>49:04 - The podcast is nearly four years old</p><br><p>Say hi on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ourcreativecommune/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ourcreativecommune</a></p><p>Get a free 14 day trial of Musicbed: <a href="https://www.musicbed.com/invite/935Cy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.musicbed.com/invite/935Cy</a></p><br><p>The British Wedding Film Festival</p><p><a href="https://www.britishweddingfilmfestival.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.britishweddingfilmfestival.com/</a></p><br><p>Lawson Film School: <a href="https://www.lawsonfilms.co.uk/lawson-film-school" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.lawsonfilms.co.uk/lawson-film-school</a></p><br><p><a href="https://liamandbee.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">liamandbee.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.lawsonfilms.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lawsonfilms.co.uk</a></p><p><a href="https://www.lawsonphotography.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lawsonphotography.co.uk</a></p><br><p>#weddingphotography #weddingvideography #filmphotography #creativepodcast #weddingindustry #ourcreativecommune</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
April 27, 2026
Should We Stop Doing Client Zooms?
<p>The busy season has officially arrived, and we are already feeling the heat (literally and figuratively). </p><br><p>This week on Our Creative Commune, Pete, Laura, Liam, and Bee sit down in the sun to catch up on a wild few weeks of local weddings, destination showcases, and the ever-changing landscape of booking clients. Are we all suffering from Zoom fatigue? We debate whether it’s time to stop video consultations altogether and build a brand enigma instead.</p><br><p>We also share some wild on-the-job stories, including a dream local shoot at Rivington Barn, the chaos of tracking fire-breathers in Spain, and Liam’s incredibly awkward encounter with a "secret" second photographer hired by the mother of the bride. Plus, we dive into some massive business milestones - including the joy of finally paying off that dreaded COVID bounce-back loan!</p><br><p>Grab a coffee (or a matcha) and join us as we chat through our highs, our lows, Pete's foray into the EV world, the heartbreak of airport security ruining analog film, and a surprisingly mind-blowing fact about apples.</p><br><p>If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on your favourite podcast app - it really helps us grow the commune!</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Chapter Timestamps</strong></h3><p><strong>00:00</strong> - Catching rays and the start of the busy season</p><p><strong>03:20</strong> - Zoom fatigue and changing client booking psychology</p><p><strong>05:13</strong> - A dream local photo & video shoot at Rivington Barn</p><p><strong>11:10</strong> - Bosh! Smashing out a one-week video edit turnaround</p><p><strong>13:26</strong> - Wedding horror story: Dealing with a secret second photographer</p><p><strong>17:18</strong> - A rapid road trip to France and scanning questionable family negatives</p><p><strong>19:30</strong> - Destination wedding showcase at Castell d'Empordà in Spain</p><p><strong>23:22</strong> - Photographing fire-breathers and a rogue drone incident</p><p><strong>26:24</strong> - Business strategy: Should we stop doing client Zooms entirely?</p><p><strong>30:43</strong> - Are jet fuel prices and logistics threatening destination weddings?</p><p><strong>32:57</strong> - Pete's new car: Buying an EV for wedding travel</p><p><strong>37:22</strong> - Pete's Highs: Disputing energy bills and paying off the bounce-back loan!</p><p><strong>41:24</strong> - Liam & Bee's High: Quality time in Spain and overcoming separation anxiety</p><p><strong>44:43</strong> - Liam's Low: Heartbreak as a driving instructor</p><p><strong>46:55</strong> - Bee's Low: Left-behind outfits and airport security ruining film</p><p><strong>51:12</strong> - Laura's High & Low: London museum trips and canceled Pilates classes</p><p><strong>56:18</strong> - Mind-blowing apple facts and wrapping up</p><br><p>Say hi on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ourcreativecommune/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ourcreativecommune</a></p><p>Get a free 14 day trial of Musicbed: <a href="https://www.musicbed.com/invite/935Cy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.musicbed.com/invite/935Cy</a></p><br><p>The British Wedding Film Festival</p><p><a href="https://www.britishweddingfilmfestival.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.britishweddingfilmfestival.com/</a></p><br><p>Lawson Film School: <a href="https://www.lawsonfilms.co.uk/lawson-film-school" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.lawsonfilms.co.uk/lawson-film-school</a></p><br><p><a href="https://liamandbee.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">liamandbee.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.lawsonfilms.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lawsonfilms.co.uk</a></p><p><a href="https://www.lawsonphotography.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lawsonphotography.co.uk</a></p><br><p>#weddingphotography #weddingvideography #filmphotography #creativepodcast #weddingindustry #ourcreativecommune</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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<p>Professional wedding photographers/videographers and bffs, Pete & Laura Lawson and Liam & Bee Crawley invite you to join them for a morning coffee. They'll be chatting all things work and life.</p><br><p>Liam and Bee have recently moved and we all now live in the same little village; not quite the commune we always used to talk about but we do get to hang out every day. This podcast is an offshoot of our daily conversations, sometimes creatively inspiring, sometimes just having a good moan, but always fun.</p><br><p><a href="https://liamandbee.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">liamandbee.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.lawsonfilms.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lawsonfilms.co.uk</a></p><p><a href="https://www.lawsonphotography.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lawsonphotography.co.uk</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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