The Wedding Frame

This week I’m reflecting on the habits and mindsets I’ve let go of throughout my photography career and how those changes have helped me become a more intentional, intuitive wedding photographer. From overposing couples and filling every silence to chasing validation, comparing myself to other photographers, and saying yes to everything, this episode is an honest conversation about growth, self awareness, and learning to trust my instincts behind the camera. I also share personal stories from...

In this episode of The Wedding Frame, Lisette Gatliff sits down with photographer and filmmaker Nicole Back of Nicole and Photo to talk about how diversification has shaped her wedding career, from starting in corporate construction management to moving into wedding planning, photography, and eventually videography. Nicole shares how working across multiple roles in the wedding industry has given her a stronger understanding of timelines, vendor collaboration, and client experience, while als...

Some wedding inquiries tell you everything you need to know, you just don’t realize it until later. In this episode, I get into the subtle cues that show up early on and what they can reveal before you ever book the wedding, from price only emails and rushed messages to long negotiation cycles and clients already struggling with other vendors. I also talk about why not every red flag is actually a bad thing, and how inquiries that feel overwhelming at first, like couples who ask a lot of ques...

In this episode of The Wedding Frame, I sit down with wedding photographer and educator Helena Wong of @helenawongphotography to talk about what it really takes to build a sustainable, profitable photography business in today’s industry. We dive deep into the business side of wedding photography, including marketing, mindset, social media strategy, and client experience from inquiry to wedding day. Helena breaks down how she helps photographers define their ideal client, build trust through I...

In this episode of The Wedding Frame, I’m sharing a couple of mishaps that happened while I was working recently. One involves photographing a birthday party with open flame candles and accidentally catching my hair on fire. The other involves dropping my camera and damaging a lens. Both moments were unexpected and embarrassing, but they also reminded me how quickly things can happen when you are moving through an event. I talk about what these situations taught me about staying calm, being a...