FramED: The Wedding Photography Podcast

In this week’s episode of FramED, it’s a big one…It’s Ollie Baines’s wedding anniversary!James Richard drops an exciting announcement!Wedding season is officially up and running for Olly Knight!This week, we’re diving into our favourite (and most intense) part of the day — the reception.From navigating a relentlessly tight schedule to anticipating and capturing real, blink-and-you-miss-it moments, we unpack how we handle the chaos while staying creative. We talk about:•⁠ ⁠Managing the pressure when the timeline starts slipping•⁠ ⁠Capturing genuine moments in a room full of distractions•⁠ ⁠How we interact with guests •⁠ ⁠What happens when wedding guests pick a fight with us!!There’s plenty of value in this one… and, as always, some absolutely terrible chat along the way.

Fresh back from half term and we have much to catch up on!Only 5 weeks until our FramED pre season party drinks - get booked in via the FramED website!Olly’s birthday and axe throwing antics!James calling out Floyd Mayweather Jr..And an Ollie fitness comp ft Jonny Ward — who produced the music behind the FramED intro.Then we get into it: how we shoot wedding ceremonies without losing our style.Lenses. Settings. Tough church light. Creative positioning. Real horror stories and the best ceremonies we’ve ever captured.Loads in this one today and hopefully plenty to take away with you to your next wedding🎙️🔥

The trio are back 🎙️We’re kicking off a brand new ‘How We Shoot It’ series on Framed and this week it’s all about prep.What we look for, how we approach the morning, the settings we use and the little things that help us get real, authentic prep images every time.Oh, and of course we give our most embarrassing stories of shooting prep too! Some absolute howlers in there 😂😬Go give it a listen 👀🎧

New FramED Podcast episode is live, and this one’s a special one 🎉We’re chatting with our very own Olly Knight, fresh off winning UK Wedding Photographer of the Year at The Wedding Industry Awards 🤯🏆Ollie Baines couldn’t make it, so we called in the absolute legend Chelsea Cannar to jump on the mic with us, and she did not disappoint 😁🙌🏾Olly talks us through the slightly chaotic journey up to Liverpool, the nerves before the announcement, what it actually felt like hearing his name announced, and of course, the after party 🥳Massive thank you again Chelsea, we loved having you on (well done with your song back to Olly too) 🤍And a massive congratulations Olly, we’re so proud of you 👏🏾

James, Olly and Ollie are back together this morning… which means absolute chaos 😜We kick things off with a big catch-up on Frame Your Future, Knight Class, TWIA, mentoring and naturally… our pre-season drinks in March 🍻Then Ollie takes the reins as we launch a brand new series, following a wedding from start to finish. Today? The very first interaction with our couples a the emails, the meetings, and the moments that make or break the booking.We get into:💻 Client meetings (the good, the bad, the why did we say that)🏠 Online vs at-home consults😬Absolute horror meetings!🤔 Should we chase couples… or let them come to us?🤝 How to build real, authentic relationships (without being weird)If you’ve ever left a meeting thinking “did that go well…?” — this one’s for you.

The FramED Podcast returns with some exciting news… 👀(It may or may not be about a very exciting March Social...)In this episode James leads the chat as we break down how to book weddings when things feel a little quiet.From Google to social media to good old-fashioned in-person connections, we share what’s actually worked for us to increase bookings.Hopefully a helpful way to kick off 2026 🎙️Let’s gooooo

The FramED boys kick off 2026 by catching up on Christmas and New Year, sharing their personal and business resolutions for the year ahead and taking a look at how the upcoming wedding season is shaping up. 📷 Olly’s honest reflections on his new Canon R6 iii 🍛 James’ Christmas food delights and boxing 🥊 background 🏃🏻‍♂️ Ollie’s winter fitness motivation and crazy Christmas A few laughs along the way as they we into a new year together.Let’s gooooo 🙌🏼

We’re wrapping up the year with a festive Framed send off!In this episode, we recap the Framed Christmas party: the highlights, the moments that made it special and yes…we hope it brings serious FOMO to anyone who missed it.This week we chat through:•⁠ ⁠Our highlights from the event•⁠ ⁠A full recap of the night•⁠ ⁠Plans for future Framed events 👀•⁠ ⁠Ollie & Olly also share details on their photography courses launching in January, plus:🎄 Our Christmas plans🏃🏻 Ollie’s upcoming HYROX competition keeping him accountable📷 James shooting his final wedding of the year🕺🏻 Olly heading into his last wedding of 2025 with the new Canon R6 Mark IIIA relaxed, festive wrap-up to the year! Thanks for listening, supporting and being part of Framed. See you in 2026 🫶🏻

🎉 ONE YEAR of the FramED Podcast! 🎉This week marks a full year of the podcast and we can’t thank you enough for tuning in every single week. We see you and we massively appreciate you!🎙️ In this episode, we dive into the numbers behind the pod, how everything works behind the scenes and what each of us brings to the team to make Framed happen!💯 We talk about our favourite moments from year one and reveal who’s at the top of our dream guest list for 2026 👀🎄 And don’t forget — the Christmas Party is TOMORROW!There are still tickets available, so grab yours via the Framed website!Happy Birthday FramED!!!!

Today’s episode was a fun one! We sat down with the amazing Aidan Willis Films — an absolute legend and someone we’ve all loved working with at weddings over the years.In this episode we chat about:•⁠ ⁠His approach to weddings and the style he’s honed•⁠ ⁠Some great gems on attracting couples who are the right fit•⁠ ⁠How photo and video can work together seamlessly on a wedding day•⁠ ⁠And most importantly… Olly Knight has written a brand-new song for this episode. Some might say it’s his best one yet 😂It’s packed with genuinely helpful tips and advice.Let us know what you think in the comments! 🎙️✨

We've got a bonus podcast for you this week! Fresh from the The Wedding Industry Awards for the South East last week Becci Wiles joins Olly Knight to chat about why they applied, how they found the experience of being at an awards night and also what it felt like when their names were called out by Damian (including a very awkward hug between Olly and Becci!)We talk about our applications for the awards, sweating, dresses and what we are going to do now with TWIA. There's something here for you whether you're a Photographer, you know these two crazy people or if you're interested in finding out more about The Wedding Industry Awards. Enjoy!

The trio are back together again and this week we’re checking in with James, who’s now officially a dad of three boys! We chat about how he’s coping, what life looks like for him right now and the chaos and joy of a growing family 🫶🏻Then we dive into the heart of this week’s episode: building strong, meaningful client relationships with your couples.🖊️ We share our best tips for getting to know your couples on a deeper level, creating trust and forming connections that go far beyond simply taking photos. 🗣️ From communication to expectations to the little things that make a big difference — we cover it all.💥 If you want to elevate your client experience and create genuine relationships that last, this one’s for you.

In this episode, Ollie and Olly dive into their experience at the legendary Ninedots Gathering. We unpack our favourite talks, the moments that hit hardest and the ideas we couldn’t stop scribbling down. From creative breakthroughs to practical business inspiration, we share exactly what we took away from this year’s event.If you’ve ever been on the fence about attending Ninedots, this episode is for you. We give our honest advice, talk through what makes the Gathering so special and relive some classic moments that had us laughing!Whether you're a seasoned photographer or just starting your journey, this behind-the-scenes chat will give you a real taste of why Ninedots continues to inspire!

This week, we’re diving deep into brand identity and more specifically, how we’ve fine-tuned our online presence to attract the right couples on Instagram!✈️ Olly’s back from his (relaxing 👀) family holiday in Turkey 🇹🇷 🏠 James is knee deep in house renovations and ‘nesting mode’ ahead of baby no.3! 👶 ☕️ Whilst Ollie is injecting caffeine intravenously after 3 weddings in 1 week! 🎉 We discuss:💡 How to make your brand feel authentic and consistent.📸 Tips to show off your work to potential couples on social media.🚫 Why endless scrolling on other photographers instas isn’t helping your business — and what to do instead!If you’ve ever felt stuck on Instagram or unsure how to stand out online, this one’s for you!!

In this episode, we dive into the world of videographers — the ones we love working with, the ones who make life tricky and everything in between. We chat about what makes a great photo–video team click on a wedding day, why it sometimes doesn’t, and share plenty of real stories (including a couple of horror stories) from our own experiences along the way!Whether you’re a photographer, videographer, or just curious about what really happens behind the lens, this one’s packed with insight, honesty, and a good dose of banter.

It’s October! The cameras are heavy, the edit queues are long and the coffee’s running dangerously low. In this episode, James, Olly, and Ollie sit down for an honest and heartfelt chat about wedding fatigue — what it looks like, how it sneaks up on us and how we can find ways to deal with burnout. From the emotional and creative toll of back-to-back weddings, to the struggle of staying inspired when you’re running on empty. The boys share personal stories, symptoms they’ve noticed and the small habits that help them recharge and reconnect with the joy of what they do.A wholesome, relatable and refreshingly honest episode — perfect for any photographer feeling the weight of wedding season. Get the coffee on and enjoy this one!

In this episode, we dive into your burning questions: from how we stay creative throughout a wedding day to the parts we find the most challenging.Expect plenty of insights, tips and honest answers from behind the lens.

✈️ This week on FramED we’re flying to the land of destination weddings!We’re chatting about:How we landed our very first destination weddings 🌍The horror stories nobody tells you 😅Whether they’re really worth the hype (and the hassle)And ultimately…why we absolutely love them ❤️If you’ve ever dreamed of shooting abroad—or you’re curious about the reality behind the Instagram highlights then this one’s for you.

James, Olly and Ollie return from a packed summer wedding season to share some of their favourite highlights. From dreamy Italian weddings to sunny days on Frinton beach, we look back at the moments that stood out and talk about how next year is shaping up. We’ll also share our plans for courses and mentoring as we head into 2026! Come hang out 🫶🏻

The FramED podcast is back after an August break! Have you missed us!? You have? Thanks.Today is a very special episode as Olly Knight interviews his first born child (Caleb Knight) about his experience of shooting his first full wedding this Summer in Italy as a 12 year old!?We chat about how he got into photography (VTech cameras and seals), how he was given the opportunity to second shoot and what went well and what went wrong at the wedding! Caleb even cusses automatic modes on cameras (he can be quite opinionated- we don't know who he takes after...)We hope there's some inspiration for young people getting into photography and also some help for Photographer parents wanting to get their kids into the world of snapping! Enjoy!