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Flash MastersWe're back! The big catch-up episodeSend us a textDid you miss us?We're finally back in the podcast studio (Neil's office) and in today's episode we we do our very best to catch you up on all things Flash Masters related - along with our own adventures which have taken us to London, Madeira, France and sunny Lancashire! Find out why Neil is fuming at a £15 chicken and chips and the reason why this is the first (and hopefully not the last time) Helen will be editing the podcast!A special mention to Flash Masters Member, Dru D...2025-04-1344 minFlash MastersNew MagMod Ambassadors ...and should Digital Art be a photography awards category?Send us a textIn today's episode we congratulate all the newly announced MagMod Ambassadors, in particular those Ambassadors who are part of the Flash Masters community - Jeff Tisman, Sondra Miltenberger, Jessie & Dallin, Chris Benavides and our very own Helen Williams! It's an amazing achievement and we are so happy for you all.We also discuss whether we should add 'Digital Art' as a category for the 2025 Flash Masters Awards... it's a controversial one!Finally, Neil talks about his brand new Lightroom Preset Pack 4 and why he feels it can be an...2025-01-2733 minFlash MastersArguing on TikTok... and Helen's new offeringSend us a textWe're back and this time we haven't waited 3 months to return! In this episode we talk about the Flash Masters live stream with the crazy talented Natalie Martin, and discuss why Natalie doesn't include digital files... plus we introduce our upcoming streams.Helen then shares news about her new wedding photography mentoring programme for 2025 - although be quick if you would like to book on as there are only two places left at the time of uploading.Plus Neil has been posting to Instagram reels and TikTok and been...2025-01-0841 minFlash MastersHappy New Year 2025! Flash Masters Photographers of the Year and our recent weddingsSend us a textHappy New Year everyone! In this episode we talk about what we have been up to over Christmas and New Year, what our resolutions are for 2025 and our recent weddings.Plus we congratulate the Flash Masters Photographers of the Year! Huge congratulations to Nelson Santos for winning Overall and Wedding Photographer of the Year, Jessie & Dallin for winning Environmental Photographer of the Year and Martin Hobby for winning Studio Photographer of the Year. We are so proud of you all!We wish all our listeners a very happy New...2025-01-0143 minFlash MastersThe relaunch of Flash Masters! Plus we reveal our new Ambassadors and SponsorsSend us a textWe're back! It's been a few weeks since our last podcast, but fear not, we haven't been lazy, in fact we have been busier than ever as behind the scenes we have been working on the complete relaunch of Flash Masters - and we could not be more excited to share all the news with you!Flash Masters is now a fully fledged education platform, with education for photographers of all experience levels. Our education is headline by our brand new 'Flash Masters Tutorials', which are dedicated classes, divided in to...2024-10-1346 minFlash MastersNeil has been using the new Sony A9III and we discuss the sepia bride drama!Send us a textIn this episode of the Flash Masters podcast, Neil shares his experiences of using off camera flash with the new Sony A9III and we discuss a trending topic... the sepia bride drama! Which side are you in - team bride or team photographer?!Here is the link to the full behind the scenes video of Neil's shoot with the Sony A9III: https://youtu.be/KfRDihMHbroJoin us in the Flash Masters community:Website: https://flashmasters.co/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flashmasters/YouTube...2024-07-0344 minFlash MastersWelcoming our newest Ambassador ...Henry of Big H Studios!Send us a textWe're shaking off the dust from our hiatus with exciting tales and heartfelt apologies - consider it our quirky way of saying we've missed you deeply! (Can you tell that these descriptions are written by AI?!)Our latest episode might just tickle your funny bone as we recount how ChatGPT sent us on a wild goose chase with "The Flash," and no, not the kind we capture with our cameras. But it's not all fun and games, as we also introduce a new shining star in our community, our n...2024-05-1546 minFlash MastersWe welcome back the wedding photography innovator! Dru Dodd Part 2Send us a textPrepare to have your approach to wedding photography transformed as, following on from last week's podcast, we are again joined by the renowned Dru Dodd for part 2 of our chat with Dru . Dru's signature group composites have revolutionised the traditional wedding group shot. Dru's stories carry us from his first serendipitous composite to drawing inspiration from Annie Leibovitz's lighting prowess. What begins as a mission to offer clients something remarkable ends up setting a new standards in the wedding photogaphy industry.When the lights dim, creativity must shine – a conc...2024-04-1045 minFlash MastersWe are joined by the King of the Composites - Dru Dodd Part 1Send us a textIn this episode of the Flash Masters podcast, we are joined by the King of the Composites and one of the industry's true innovative photographers, Dru Dodd.Amongst many different topics, Dru reveals the magic behind his innovative 'wedding wall' and how it helped grow his wedding photography business. Plus, ever wondered what happens when the meticulous precision of science collides with the boundless creativity of photography? His tales from behind the camera serve not only to inspire but also bring a chuckle as we navigate the unpredictable world of wedding g...2024-04-031h 06Flash MastersChristian Cardona is coming to the UK! The first Flash Masters in-person eventSend us a textEmbark on a journey through the highs and lows of photography as we re-emerge, energized and ready to rock! We update you on all the latest news from the Flash Masters community - as well as what we have been up to personally.Plus, we announce our very first in-person 'Flash Masters presents' workshop as the incredible Christian Cardona will be coming to Manchester UK all the way from Colombia to hold his two day wedding photography off camera flash workshop and it will all be hosted by Flash Masters! This...2024-03-2738 minFlash MastersThe most bizarre UK wedding traditionsSend us a textWe have seen a lot of new members join Flash Masters this past month (thank you all - ...and a very warm welcome!) many of which are US based wedding photographers. So, to welcome our new members, we thought we would entertain you by talking you through some of the most bizarre UK wedding traditions, that you probably haven't heard of before.But it's not all about the nuptials. This episode takes a candid turn as Helen shares her personal battle with procrastination and self-doubt, which nearly got the best of...2024-02-0737 min