FramED: The Wedding Photography Podcast

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!

Agree to disagree?Ollie was ill. James had a holiday. Olly was in Italy for a wedding and in this podcast we discuss our opinions on how we shoot. Team landscape vs team portrait. Olly makes the case for keeping everything landscape, while James and Ollie share how they’ve grown to embrace portrait orientation in their wedding work.Which side are you on?

Ollie & Olly in the studio today – James is off sick (a little ironic, as we’re talking all about being ill at weddings!)Ollie shares his horrific story of getting sick while flying ✈️ to a wedding in Scotland and Olly recalls a sudden sickness episode mid-wedding with James. You don’t want to miss these ones 🤢On a brighter note – tickets for our Framed Christmas Party are now LIVE! 🎄🥳They’re just £10 and available via the FramED website.If you're a wedding photographer or videographer, you're invited! Come hang out, celebrate the end of the season and enjoy some proper community together ❤️https://www.framed.education/store/p/framed-christmas-party

It’s roasting outside—maybe too hot—but we’re keeping things cool on the pod this week! The boys are back, catching up on recent weddings and industry chatter!🔥 Olly shares how he and his Wife Kirsty celebrated their wedding anniversary (and how he got things wrong at a wine tasting!)👶 James drops the exciting news about baby no.3’s gender📸 Ollie reveals why his last two weddings might just be his favourites ever.And that’s not all... we’ve got some major FramED news you won’t want to miss! So grab a cold drink, find some shade, and tune in 🤌🏼

It’s all about the money money money - or is it?Today’s episode is an in-depth conversation about pricing. How much we charged when starting out, all the way through to how much we charge now. Ollie, Olly & James share their experiences and offer insight as to how they book weddings at their prices. With tips for beginners and a discussion about whether we should share our prices on our website or not, the boys give their opinions on it all! Enjoy listening!

You better believe it, the boys are altogether in Canterbury for today’s pod!After a mammoth week of weddings: Olly, Ollie and James catch up on their past week in Olly’s office!!! In today’s pod we chat about: •⁠ ⁠James’ triple header in Oxford 🥱 •⁠ ⁠Olly’s stunning woodland musical march wedding 🌲 •⁠ ⁠Ollie captured his friends boujiee wedding in RichmondFrom begging for food to our favourite ever wedding meals - this episode is full of food for thought!Sit back, relax and grab a snack for this one 🫶🏻

This week we’re diving into every wedding photographer’s worst nightmare: when your equipment fails at the worst possible moment 😱Olly, Ollie and James share real-life horror stories of gear gone wrong and more importantly how they kept calm, carried on and still delivered the goods.Expect laughs, lessons and a few “how did that even happen?” moments. Plus:🎄 Ollie’s very strange Christmas analogy🚗 Olly’s epic 20-hour round trip to Scotland🎙 James is in the hosting seat this week!Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this episode’s full of gold.

Another day, another framed pod! Olly returns fresh from a street photography day in Brighton, James has been capturing weddings at the Old Kent Barn and getting creative with some personal branding work whilst Ollie Baines has been knee-deep in thousands of images to cull.In this episode, we dive into our culling processes and explore the daily habits that enrich our lives and fuel our creativity. From cold showers to chasing inspiration, we share practical tips to help make the most of each day—both in business and our personal lives!