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PERSPECTIVE

Welcome to Perspective, a podcast for wedding creatives, where we sit down, often with a special guest, and talk about our many years of experience in the wedding industry so you can learn from us and to help grow your wedding business. And who are we? We are Simon & Gregg, together we’re Cinemate Films, Scottish-based wedding filmmakers who love nothing more than drinking coffee and talking shop with others in the wedding industry.

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01:57:06

How to Build a Unique Wedding Photography Brand with...

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2025/05/19

Join our mailing list at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠perspectivebycinemate.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Photographer Björn Lexius shares his candid journey from graphic design and music photography to becoming a renowned wedding photographer. He offers deep insights on creative storytelling, the evolving wedding industry, SEO challenges, and why he believes in meaningful client relationships over trends and social media perfection.Follow BjörnWebsite: https://hafenliebe-weddingphotography.com/Instagram:

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01:59:07

How to Book Dream wedding Clients Without Social...

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2025/05/12

Join our mailing list at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠perspectivebycinemate.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ana Pastoria, destination wedding photographer and Imagine ambassador, shares how she built a values-driven photography business rooted in connection, activism, and storytelling. From her six weddings to the same partner, to her passion for inclusive love stories, Ana reveals why aligning with clients on a personal level matters more than social media. She also discusses pricing, her non-traditional approach to marketing,

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02:07:46

Wedding Filmmakers: Is Commercial Work Your Next...

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2025/05/05

Join our mailing list at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠perspectivebycinemate.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andy Hardy shares his journey from wedding photography to commercial filmmaking, revealing how he transitioned into high-end productions while applying skills learned in weddings. He discusses pricing strategies, networking, and the reality of running a production company. Andy also dives into hybrid shooting, gear choices, and why being a 'nice person' is his best business strategy. If you're a wedding filmmaker

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01:51:22

Why LGBTQ+ Representation in Wedding Photography...

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2025/04/28

Join our mailing list at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠perspectivebycinemate.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stephanie Dreams Photography shares her journey of building an inclusive wedding photography brand that celebrates LGBTQ+ love and diversity. She opens up about using TikTok for business growth, the challenges of running a photography business while living in a van, and her approach to capturing real, unfiltered moments. Stephanie also dives into storytelling, posing, and why representation in the wedding industry matters. A

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01:46:21

Why Storytelling & Inclusivity Matter in Wedding...

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2025/04/21

Join our mailing list at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠perspectivebycinemate.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rhiannon Louden shares how she built a thriving photography business specializing in proposals, weddings, and branding. She reveals how she turned proposals into a major part of her business, why storytelling and inclusivity are central to her brand, and how social media—especially Instagram—has helped her book clients worldwide. Rhiannon also discusses the challenges of juggling multiple businesses, the importance of

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01:51:52

Why Every Wedding Photographer Should Experiment with...

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2025/04/14

Join our mailing list at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠perspectivebycinemate.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anna Sauza shares her journey as a Mexican destination wedding photographer, her love for film photography, and how she infuses nostalgia, rock & roll, and cinematic inspiration into her work. She discusses her approach to capturing intimate moments, the role of Super 8 and Polaroids in her storytelling, and why she embraces imperfection in her art. Anna also dives into branding, website struggles, and how music, movies,

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02:20:24

The Truth About Instagram Reels and Wedding Bookings...

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2025/04/07

Join our mailing list at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠perspectivebycinemate.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew Keher shares how leaning into personality-driven content helped revive his wedding photography business after a downturn. He talks candidly about social media strategy, creative burnout, and why showing up authentically on platforms like Instagram and TikTok can make a real difference. Andrew also offers practical advice for wedding creatives who want to grow their business, connect with their ideal clients, and

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01:48:23

How to Build a Thriving Elopement Photography...

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2025/03/31

Join our mailing list at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠perspectivebycinemate.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joanna and Nathan from Joanna Eliza Photography share their journey from weddings to elopements, explaining why they prefer intimate celebrations over big events. They discuss how they built their business on Skye, their storytelling approach to photography and video, and why guiding couples through their elopement experience is so important. They also dive into working as a duo, balancing business and creativity, and how

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01:49:23

How to Get Hired for Destination Family Photography...

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2025/03/24

Join our mailing list at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠perspectivebycinemate.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Marisa Martins shares her journey from civil engineering to award-winning documentary photography, specializing in weddings and family storytelling. She discusses the art of capturing real emotions, her approach to working with kids, and why she prefers chaos over perfection. Marisa also reveals how she books destination family sessions, the importance of storytelling in her work, and how winning awards and becoming a Canon

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02:06:15

Why Simplifying Your Style Can Make You a Better...

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2025/03/17

Join our mailing list at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠perspectivebycinemate.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Echo Kowalski shares how she built a timeless and elegant wedding photography brand while staying true to her artistic vision. She talks about embracing the ‘Joy of Missing Out’ (JOMO), balancing wedding and fashion photography, and how cultural influences shaped her approach. We also dive into pre-wedding workflows, capturing authentic moments, and overcoming imposter syndrome. Whether you're a wedding photographer or

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02:09:50

The Secret to Booking More Weddings Without Working...

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2025/03/10

Join our mailing list at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠perspectivebycinemate.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rick Liston shares how he built a highly successful wedding photography business by focusing on automation, outsourcing, and strategic marketing. He reveals how he streamlined his workflow, leveraged virtual assistants, and secured top venue referrals to create a sustainable and profitable business. Rick also discusses the balance between business and creativity, the power of SEO, and why putting yourself first ultimately

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01:44:24

How to Build a Small, Personal Wedding Film Brand...

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2025/03/03

Join our mailing list at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠perspectivebycinemate.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stefanie Aichner, filmmaker and founder of No Matter the Weather Films, shares how she balances commercial work with wedding filmmaking while keeping her brand small and personal. She discusses her documentary-style approach, why she avoids directing couples, and how she captures cinematic moments—even while skiing downhill! We also dive into the importance of community in the wedding industry, the challenges of marketing

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01:49:19

The Power of Planner Relationships in Booking Luxury...

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2025/02/17

Join our mailing list at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠perspectivebycinemate.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sophie Berard shares her journey from commercial photography to high-end weddings, discussing how she built her brand, connected with top planners, and transitioned into the luxury market. She dives into film photography, workflow strategies, and the importance of slowing down to capture authentic moments. Sophie also opens up about pricing, client experience, and why building strong planner relationships is key to success. A

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01:56:45

Prisms, Double Exposures & Creative Wedding...

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2025/02/13

Join our mailing list at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠perspectivebycinemate.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ryan Learoyd of Shutter Go Click shares how he’s built a wedding photography brand that’s as bold and unconventional as his work. From creative shooting techniques like prisms and double exposures to his viral social media videos, Ryan explains how staying true to his personality has helped him attract the right clients. He also gives a sneak peek into his upcoming Thrive Edinburgh 2025 talk.Links Mentioned:-⁠THRIVE 2025

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01:46:14

How to Automate Your Photography Business & Boost...

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2025/02/10

Join our mailing list at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠perspectivebycinemate.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Today we welcome back Becy Stabler of Belle Art Photography to talk about workflow, automation, and pricing strategies for wedding photographers. She shares insights on creating a seamless client experience, balancing creativity with business, and using tools like Dubsado and Asana to streamline operations. Plus, we dive into Super 8 filmmaking, storytelling techniques, and her experience as a mentor at Thrive Edinburgh 2025. If

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00:33:08

January Catch-up 2025 || ON TOPIC

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2025/02/08

Join our mailing list at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠perspectivebycinemate.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join us for a casual chat about our 2024 and what to expect in 2025 plus much more. Follow Perspective Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://perspectivebycinemate.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/perspectivebycinemate/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Wedding Films: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@cinematefilms⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you haven't already, we'd love if you would take 1 minute to leave us a

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02:28:07

Secrets to a Thriving Photography Business with Emma...

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2025/02/05

Join our mailing list at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠perspectivebycinemate.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Today's Thirive speaker is top Scottish wedding photographer Emma Lawson who's on to discuss pricing, consistency, and building a high-end wedding photography business. Emma shares insights on attracting international clients, managing second shooters, and why client experience always comes first. Whether you're looking to elevate your wedding photography career or refine your workflow, this episode is packed with

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01:56:08

From Saudi Weddings to Photojournalism with Tasneem...

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2025/02/03

Join our mailing list at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠perspectivebycinemate.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode we sit down with renowned photographer and Canon ambassador Tasneem Alsultan to discuss her journey from Saudi wedding photography to international photojournalism. She shares her experiences documenting untold stories, challenging stereotypes, and navigating the evolving role of women in Saudi society. From her work with National Geographic and The New York Times to her passion for authentic storytelling, this

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00:23:31

The Ultimate Online Summit for Wedding Photographers...

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2025/02/01

Join our mailing list at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠perspectivebycinemate.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In today's on-topic episode we talk with Micaela Karina about her Set for Success Summit, a free online summit designed to help wedding photographers and videographers make more money, book more weddings, and work smarter in 2025. Micaela shares insights on marketing, pricing, workflow, and how she pulled together an incredible lineup of industry experts. Whether you're looking to grow your business or streamline your processes,

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00:15:13

Cultural Relevancy in Wedding Photography || ON TOPIC

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2025/01/25

Join our mailing list at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠perspectivebycinemate.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In this video, we explore the concept of cultural relevancy in wedding photography and videography and why it matters. We discuss how your wedding photos and films not only capture your love story but also reflect the time in which they are created. From creative trends like smoke grenades to the impact of global events, we share insights on how to create meaningful, timeless imagery that’s sensitive to the world around us. Whether

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