The three boys are reunited on this week’s episode!We catch up on James' holiday adventures, share stories from recent weddings we’ve been shooting and dive into a big chat about nerves at weddings. We talk about how to handle them, tips for other photographers facing them and why feeling nervous isn’t always a bad thing.Plenty of laughs along the way, as always.
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Becci Wiles- Teacher to Wedding Photographer
This episode is a cracker! We speak to the one and only Becci Wiles about her journey from being a primary school teacher to becoming a wedding photographer. Olly asks Becci about her experience of being mentored, how her last 18 months have been in the industry, how she manages to run a business with two young kids and wombs (yeah wombs) Becci has emerged as a real talent in the industry whose documentary work is full of colour and humour. You won't want to miss this episode (there's even a song and a quiz). To see more of Becci's work you can find her wedding work "Becci Wiles Photography" and her family work "Families by Becci"https://www.becciwilesphotography.co.uk
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Easter Hols & Mojito Bowls
With James off on holiday, it’s just Ollie and Olly holding down the fort this week. We catch up on Easter antics, Ollie’s new health kick and Olly’s recent destination wedding (plus a bit of family time in Madrid). We discuss Ollie’s first ever associate wedding shoot and we talk the ‘pink church’ wedding saga.There's still time to book onto our Brighton Street Photography Day on 19th May 2025. Check out the link https://www.framed.education/store/p/brighton-street-photography-day-monday-19th-may-2025
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Photographing the Camera Shy (an Ollie & Olly Take Over)
This week on FramED, it's just Ollie and Olly holding down the fort while James is off being a super Dad! We take a trip down memory lane reminiscing about how we first met and the journey that led us to working together.We also bond over our shared love of Julia Donaldson (because who doesn’t appreciate a good Tabby McTat reference?) Olly shares about his heat pump woes and eco house dreams. Then we talk about an important topic: how to photograph people who feel uncomfortable in front of the camera. Whether it’s a nervous Groom, a self-conscious Bride, or just someone who hates having their photo taken, we share our approaches to help people relax.A laid-back, fun episode full of stories, insights, and plenty of laughs—tune in now!
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Alex Stevens: Shooting Film & 40 Weddings in His First Year
Now, this was a good one! On today’s episode of the podcast, we have the incredibly talented Alexander Stevens! If you’re into film photography and thinking about transitioning into full-time wedding photography, this is a must-listen.During our conversation with Alex, we dive into how he’s used Instagram to book 90% of his weddings—and he shares his top tips for making the most of the platform. He also takes us through his journey from being a full-time musician to working part-time and then fully transitioning into wedding photography.We also chat about his love of film photography and how he’s incorporated it into his business. He breaks down the gear he uses, his favourite film stock, and why film plays such an important role in his work.Oh, and let’s not forget—James has his cringiest moment ever on the pod!Alex shares so many great pearls of wisdom in this episode, and we’re beyond excited for you to hear it!🎧 Episode link is in our bio & stories! Don’t forget to like, share, and drop your thoughts in the comments—we’d love to hear from you!
Hello! Welcome to the FramED podcast. We are Olly Knight, James Richard and Ollie Baines. We work as wedding photographers across the UK & Europe and we are also good pals. We run FramED where we train, mentor and build community for Photographers. In this podcast we chat all about photography, weddings, education and what we are up to in life. We hope you very much enjoy!
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