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Outside the Frame: A Podcast for Wedding Pros to Be Better Humans in Business + LifeDiversity + Women's Empowerment with Olesha HaskettIn this episode, we had a great conversation with Olesha Haskett, a modern-day renaissance woman, educator, and a boudoir photographer documenting the essence of Black women. We talk about a range of topics: her story and shifting her work from weddings to boudoir and women’s empowermentwhat it was like reinventing herself and making big changes in her life after 30discovering confidence and self-love, and how we can accept our bodies today as they arefacing fear, shame, or nervousness and 'doing it anyway'creating safe and supportive spaces for womenthe importance of representation, inclusivity, and diversityhonoring not only a ra...
2026-01-1952 minOutside the Frame: A Podcast for Wedding Pros to Be Better Humans in Business + LifeInclusivity + Gender Expression with Jake from Functions and GatheringsWe had such a great time in this fun and impactful conversation with Jake (they/them) of Functions and Gatherings, a wedding planning team based in Seattle, WA. In this episode, we talk about: Jake’s own story and their journey with gender expressionexpressing gender and finding authentic joy in wedding planningwhy we should be going beyond just “acceptance” for the queer communitysupporting and celebrating couples of all kinds the way they deserveways weddings can be more real, thoughtful, and community-focusedreframing inclusion and honoring clients as unique individuals the importance of visibility and representation in the weddin...
2026-01-0548 minOutside the Frame: A Podcast for Wedding Pros to Be Better Humans in Business + LifeExperiencing Grief as a Wedding VendorThis episode is a bit more personal. As a trigger warning, we talk about processing grief in this conversation between us about Kaitlyn’s personal experiences, so if topics of grief, loss, death, or other forms of trauma or heartbreak is hard for you right now, we recognize that this may not be the time for you to listen to this episode. It’s totally okay for you to come back and listen later. In this chat, Kaitlyn talks about: experiencing the loss of her dad, college friend, and dog over the last couple decade...
2025-12-2049 minOutside the Frame: A Podcast for Wedding Pros to Be Better Humans in Business + LifeBlending Science + Art with Miki from Venturing VowsIn this episode, we had such a fun conversation with Miki from Venturing Vows, an elopement photographer on the Oregon Coast. We chat about: her background in science and education and the start of her photo businesshow she blended her interest and expertise in science with her photography work, showing couples unique finds in the tide pools and forests of the Oregon Coastshowing up authentically on social mediathe value in finding your niche and being an expert in one specific regionpracticing safety and Leave No Trace (LNT) while working weddings outdoorsher volunteer work with local science and education...
2025-12-0140 minOutside the Frame: A Podcast for Wedding Pros to Be Better Humans in Business + LifeOn Mental Health + ADHD with Meg CooperIn this episode, we had an amazing, honest, and reflective conversation with Meg Cooper, an elopement photographer based in northern California. We talked about: how she began her work as a photographer in the wedding industryher own mental health journey and recognizing signs of depression - even when life seemed "great" the process of learning more about herself through lots of self exploration, therapy, and her diagnosis with ADHDinsight and advice she has for anyone else who may be struggling with similar feelings and challenges she went throughgiving yourself compassion, empathy, grace, and self-care, even when you don't...
2025-11-1747 minOutside the Frame: A Podcast for Wedding Pros to Be Better Humans in Business + LifeOn Authenticity + Speaking Up for What You Believe in with Officiant JimmieOn today's episode, we share a great conversation with Officiant Jimmie - who's famously known for "Seal It With A Shot" as well as getting out of the way for a couple's first kiss . . . even if that means jumping into the water of a freezing cold lake. We get to hear more about how we started his wedding officiating business, as well as: being authentically yourself (especially in your business)how authenticity allows us to better connect with others more deeplyhis process for writing truly personalized wedding ceremonies for couplesbeing a person of color + a black...
2025-10-2057 minOutside the Frame: A Podcast for Wedding Pros to Be Better Humans in Business + LifeOn Parenting + The Power of Saying "Yes" with Jenn TaiOn today's episode, Kaitlyn + Kaylyn have a heartfelt conversation with Jenn Tai of Jenn Tai & Co, one of Seattle's most established wedding photography and portrait studios in the region. We chat about a variety of things, including:being an immigrant and her move from Malaysia to the States being a parent as a wedding photographer, which often means feeling regret for the days missed while working weddings in the busy summer seasonlongevity in the industry, with her 18+ years working as a wedding photographerthe power of saying "yes" to opportunities when they come your way, while also...
2025-10-0644 minOutside the Frame: A Podcast for Wedding Pros to Be Better Humans in Business + LifeLGBTQ+ Weddings and Inclusion with Jennie CrateIn this episode, Kaitlyn had a conversation with Jennie of Jennie Crate Photography on the LGBTQ+ community, queerness, and making the wedding industry more inclusive. Jennie is also manages LGBTQ I Do, an online wedding resource for queer couples searching for inclusive and accepting wedding vendors in Colorado. In this chat, she also talks about how she co-founded the Queer AF Engagement Party in Colorado, a unique wedding showcase featuring queer and allied vendors in Colorado. You'll here us talk about: Jennie's brand journey to niching down to queer weddings and LGBTQ+ couplesher own queer journeythe...
2025-09-1538 minOutside the Frame: A Podcast for Wedding Pros to Be Better Humans in Business + LifeSustainable Weddings with Hannah Paukstis of The Hummingbird Event Co.In this episode you'll hear from Hannah Paukstis of The Hummingbird Event Co. and co-founder of Emerald Hour, an organization based in Washington for wedding vendors who want to become more sustainable in their businesses. The Emerald Hour directory can also be used as a resource for couples who want to have a more eco-friendly wedding day. We get to hear a bit more about: - Hannah's backstory - the impact and carbon footprint the wedding industry has - how wedding vendors can learn to be more sustainable ...
2025-09-0135 minOutside the Frame: A Podcast for Wedding Pros to Be Better Humans in Business + LifeOn Resiliency and Honesty with One-Armed Photographer Kelly LemonIn this episode, we connected with Kelly Lemon, a one-armed wedding and elopement photographer, inspirational speaker, and adventure seeker based in the Pacific Northwest.You'll hear: all about Kelly's story, from the car accident that left her right arm permanently paralyzed to her passion for photography and determination to learn how to use a camera with one armhow Kelly felt after a teacher said "photography is a two-armed art" and overcame the challenge anywaysurprising life lessons, like why we all should "just ask" or "just try" even if something might not work outhow to talk with...
2025-08-2554 minOutside the Frame: A Podcast for Wedding Pros to Be Better Humans in Business + LifeOn Divorce + Self-Discovery with Elizabeth Mae of Embr FilmsIn this episode, we invited Elizabeth (Liz) Mae of Embr Films to come on the show and share her story. We talked about: her experience going through a divorce while working in the wedding industrythe in-depth rebranding process for her videography companydealing with mental health challenges while still working to make your couples happyself-reflection and self-discoverybeing a part of the LGBTQ+ community + how other wedding pros can use more inclusive language ...and more!
2025-08-1851 minOutside the Frame: A Podcast for Wedding Pros to Be Better Humans in Business + LifeHow to Show Personal Values in Your Business with Katie FletcherIn this episode you'll hear from our guest Katie Fletcher of Katie Fletcher Photography, based in Colorado. We invited Katie on to the show to talk about: her experience working in the sustainability fieldhow she brought values like sustainability and inclusion to the forefront of her photography brandhow other wedding vendors can start being more sustainable in the industry to reduce wastepractical tips on how other wedding pros can start weaving personal values into their own business
2025-08-1830 minOutside the Frame: A Podcast for Wedding Pros to Be Better Humans in Business + LifeStart Small, Dive Deeper: Explore Uniqueness + Share Values in Your Wedding BusinessIn this episode, you'll hear from both Kaitlyn and Kaylyn about values: why values are important to share as a small business (especially for us in the wedding industry)what our own values are as business owners + humanshow we're bringing our values to the forefront of our businessessome initial thoughts/tips on how you can do the same
2025-08-1833 min
Outside the Frame: A Podcast for Wedding Pros to Be Better Humans in Business + LifeThe "Why" Behind Outside the Frame PodcastIntroducing Outside the Frame Podcast with Kaitlyn of Skyewater Photo + Film and Kaylyn of Wandering Wildflower Films. In this premier episode, you'll hear: each of our unique storieshow we got into the wedding industrywhere the idea of this podcast came fromour "why" behind Outside the Frameand what you can expect from us on this podcastHere on Outside the Frame, we're creating a supportive and meaningful space for a variety of voices to come on and chat with us about social and personal issues that impact wedding pros. Our hope is that collectively, we...
2025-08-1837 min