FramED: The Wedding Photography Podcast

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!

Ollie, Olly and James are back behind the mics diving into the tension between posting the images you love vs the ones you think others want to see.James drops some exciting news—baby number 3 is on the way (another boy?) Olly gets ambushed by kittens and Ollie Baines fends off the beers at his latest wedding.It’s a fun, honest chat about vulnerability, creative confidence and staying true to your photographic voice.Let’s gooo

The three boys are reunited on this week’s episode!We catch up on James' holiday adventures, share stories from recent weddings we’ve been shooting and dive into a big chat about nerves at weddings. We talk about how to handle them, tips for other photographers facing them and why feeling nervous isn’t always a bad thing.Plenty of laughs along the way, as always.

This episode is a cracker! We speak to the one and only Becci Wiles about her journey from being a primary school teacher to becoming a wedding photographer. Olly asks Becci about her experience of being mentored, how her last 18 months have been in the industry, how she manages to run a business with two young kids and wombs (yeah wombs) Becci has emerged as a real talent in the industry whose documentary work is full of colour and humour. You won't want to miss this episode (there's even a song and a quiz). To see more of Becci's work you can find her wedding work "Becci Wiles Photography" and her family work "Families by Becci"https://www.becciwilesphotography.co.uk

With James off on holiday, it’s just Ollie and Olly holding down the fort this week. We catch up on Easter antics, Ollie’s new health kick and Olly’s recent destination wedding (plus a bit of family time in Madrid). We discuss Ollie’s first ever associate wedding shoot and we talk the ‘pink church’ wedding saga.There's still time to book onto our Brighton Street Photography Day on 19th May 2025. Check out the link https://www.framed.education/store/p/brighton-street-photography-day-monday-19th-may-2025

This week on FramED, it's just Ollie and Olly holding down the fort while James is off being a super Dad! We take a trip down memory lane reminiscing about how we first met and the journey that led us to working together.We also bond over our shared love of Julia Donaldson (because who doesn’t appreciate a good Tabby McTat reference?) Olly shares about his heat pump woes and eco house dreams. Then we talk about an important topic: how to photograph people who feel uncomfortable in front of the camera. Whether it’s a nervous Groom, a self-conscious Bride, or just someone who hates having their photo taken, we share our approaches to help people relax.A laid-back, fun episode full of stories, insights, and plenty of laughs—tune in now!

Now, this was a good one! On today’s episode of the podcast, we have the incredibly talented Alexander Stevens! If you’re into film photography and thinking about transitioning into full-time wedding photography, this is a must-listen.During our conversation with Alex, we dive into how he’s used Instagram to book 90% of his weddings—and he shares his top tips for making the most of the platform. He also takes us through his journey from being a full-time musician to working part-time and then fully transitioning into wedding photography.We also chat about his love of film photography and how he’s incorporated it into his business. He breaks down the gear he uses, his favourite film stock, and why film plays such an important role in his work.Oh, and let’s not forget—James has his cringiest moment ever on the pod!Alex shares so many great pearls of wisdom in this episode, and we’re beyond excited for you to hear it!🎧 Episode link is in our bio & stories! Don’t forget to like, share, and drop your thoughts in the comments—we’d love to hear from you!

The Boys Are Back! 🎙️Ollie returns after having his second baby and we’re catching up on everything—weddings, engagement shoots, family sessions…even school lunch time talks! Plus, we dive into editing and developing presets to help us achieve the look we want. Oh and don’t miss Olly’s colourful pants dilemma. It’s a wild one! Listen now! 🔥

We have a very special guest on this episode—Damian Bailey from The Wedding Industry Awards! It was such a pleasure having him on.We chatted about why he started TWIA, the idea of community over competition and his top tips for photographers entering the awards. He also shares invaluable advice for those just starting out—after photographing nearly 1,000 weddings over his 22-year career, you’ll definitely want to take notes! Of course, the question you’ve all been waiting for… who has given him the best chest pump when accepting their award? He finally spills the answer!This episode is such a great insight into all that goes into running TWIA and how it all works! We can't wait for you to listen—let us know what you think!

Today’s episode is all about money! Olly and James chat about their experiences growing up, how much they charged when they first started and share tips on pricing yourself confidently.Pricing can be a tricky subject, so our goal with this episode is to help you make informed decisions about your pricing and feel good about what you charge.We also celebrate the newest arrival to the Framed family—Ollie Baines' lovely baby girl Imi 🥰 AND in even bigger news, we hear all about Olly’s six-week ordeal with his mint shower gel and the unexpected tingles it gave him 🫣!We hope you love this episode! 🎧