Ever felt like you're just one wedding away from snapping?
In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the intense mental and physical toll of being a wedding creative.
We dive deep into the chaos of a 500-guest, multi-day wedding and the logistical nightmare of shooting solo in a massive venue. It's a candid chat about the pre-wedding anxiety, the pressure we put on ourselves to constantly do more, and the art of "crying on the inside like a winner" while keeping a smile on for our clients.
We also explore:
If you’ve ever felt the burnout creeping in, this one’s for you.
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Timestamps:
(00:44) - The Chaos of a 500-Guest Wedding
(04:55) - The Nightmare Logistics of a Huge Wedding Venue
(07:10) - "Crying on the Inside": The Real Mental Load of a Wedding Creative
(12:02) - Is Our Pre-Wedding Anxiety Getting Worse Over Time?
(13:51) - Photographer vs. Videographer: Who's In Charge on the Day?
(18.00) - Are We Asking too much of Ourselves?
(22:12) - A Rainy 8-Hour Elopement Shoot in Edinburgh
(26:45) - The "North-South Divide": Why is the Scottish Wedding Market Booming?
(31:12) - Weird Scottish Laws, Side Hustles & a Drone Business Reality Check
(38:39) - Our Highs & Lows of the Week
From navigating 100+ group shots to flying drones through fireworks at 11 pm, we share the stories that don't make it to the wedding album. If you're a creative feeling the strain, let us know your experiences in the comments below!
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