For those of you who don't know me…

In this episode of For Those Of You Who Don't Know Me, I chat with photographer Joshua Mikhaiel about how the wedding world is changing and what that means for couples and vendors alike.We dive into the so-called “wedding tax,” whether AI has a real role in planning, and why personal touch always matters more than any tool. We talk about wedding photography as more than just pretty pictures—it’s about capturing real, human moments—and we look at how traditions can be both grounding and restrictive.A big part of our chat is about communication: how couples often struggle to say what they want, and how vendors can listen and guide without pushing their own agenda. At the end of the day, I believe weddings aren’t about appearances—they’re about connection, authenticity, and creating memories that actually last.Here's a link to the Hollywood Reporter piece about Oasis.Joshua Mikhaeil's website

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Film photography is overrated, organic carrots don't make a good wedding, and Kiera Ryan from Creative Weddings Byron Bay chooses the three wedding photographers she would get if she was getting married this afternoon as she joins the first episode of my new podcast, For those of you who don't know me…Links from the episode:Bayleigh Vedelago wedding photographerCassandra Ladru wedding photographerMegan Kelly StudioCreative Weddings Byron BayDear Future Bride PodcastJosh Withers Celebrant00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Its Purpose02:05 The Essence of Meaningful Weddings04:52 The Role of Wedding Planners08:15 The Impact of Wedding Planning on Couples10:25 Film Photography in Weddings13:25 Choosing the Right Wedding Photographer17:41 Candid Photography vs. Posed Shots19:45 The Importance of Communication with Photographers27:23 Navigating Wedding Planning Expectations33:38 Underrated Aspects of Wedding Staffing

In this pre-inaugural episode I want to set up the RSS, Spotify and Apple Music feeds