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The Loud Lens: Photography"s Middle Finger

Welcome to The Loud Lens, the podcast where creativity meets audacity! Hosted by Khandie Rees—a bold photographer, unapologetic content creator, and business rebel—this show dives into the art of standing out in a world that loves to blend in. Whether you"re a photographer, entrepreneur, or creative looking for no-BS advice on thriving in the business and breaking the rules, this is your space to get inspired, laugh, and maybe even rethink your game plan.

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00:21:22

Pitch It or Quit It: The Real Reason You’re Not...

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2025/11/09

Everyone’s crying that bookings are slow, but few are actually doing the one thing that gets clients — pitching.In this episode, Khandie dives into the real talk behind pitching your photography to businesses — from understanding what brands actually want, to writing an email that doesn’t sound desperate, to why sitting around waiting for “discovery” is the fastest way to go broke.Whether you’re in Northampton or New York, the truth’s the same: followers don’t pay your bills — clients do.And the

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00:16:17

Christmas Minis: Money Maker or Creative Trap?

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2025/11/02

Every photographer and their bloody ring light is selling Christmas Minis right now — but are you actually making money, or just burning out for mince pie money? In this episode, Khandie rips open the truth about mini sessions: how to market them properly, why most photographers get them wrong, and how to make real profit without wrecking your sanity.She dives into pricing, burnout, scarcity marketing, and how to upsell products the smart way (including her collab with my-picture.co.uk, who make

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00:38:22

How to Market Your Photography Business When You’re...

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2025/10/28

Struggling to get clients? Feel like your photography business is invisible?In this episode, I’m breaking down EXACTLY how I’d market my photography business right now if I was flat broke, had no clients, and no budget — just pure hustle and strategy.This is a real, blunt, no fluff 7-day plan that actually works in 2025 — especially if you’re a UK-based photographer trying to build your name locally.We’re talking:💬 Using Facebook groups without being spammy🤝 How to collaborate with purpose🎯

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00:14:09

Pay to Play: The Scam Behind ‘Award-Winning’...

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2025/10/26

Congratulations! You’ve been selected as one of the Top 50 Visionary Creative Innovators of 2025!…Just send us £250 and we’ll email your certificate.Yeah. We’re going there. In this episode of The Loud Lens, I’m calling out the bullshit behind pay-to-play photography awards, the fake prestige machine, and the obsession with being “award-winning.” Let’s talk about the money, the ego, and the marketing spin — and whether buying your own applause is ever worth it.

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00:27:14

One Year On: I’m Still Loud, Still Here, and Still...

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2025/10/22

It’s been one year since I wrote Take The F*cking Lens Cap Off* . The book that pissed some people off, empowered others, and reminded me exactly who the hell I am.In this honest anniversary episode, I’m unpacking why I wrote it, what it cost me, and why I’m still not going anywhere. This is my love letter to the loud, the defiant, and every creative who’s ever been told to stay small.We’re talking naysayers, growth, authenticity, and taking up space in an industry that still pretends to be polite

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00:19:04

No Money? No Problem. How to Market Your Photography...

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2025/10/19

Specially requested episode from The Loud Lens facebook group. How do you market your photography business when you have no money and very few clients. So after some thought and planning, here is a 7 day plan that might help. I hope it does. I dont have all the answers but this HAS worked for me before. Feel free to request any episodes yourself and let me see if you impliment any of the tips!#photography #marketing #free

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00:34:46

Legacy vs Likes — Why Your Photos Should Outlive...

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2025/10/13

I only went and got myself another swanky guest! This time it is Matt Curtis who is an award winning photographer and big deal at The BIPP who is massive believer in heirloom photography work over the dispoable imagery the algorithm seems to thrive on. Have prints had their day or should we push them more?Find out more about Matt here:www.mattcurtisphotography.comwww.facebook.com/mattcurtisphotographyhttps://www.instagram.com/mattcurtisphotographyGrab tickets for the BIPP Big Bash 2025:

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00:20:35

The Supplier, the Photographer, and £150: Who Really...

The Loud Lens: Photography"s Middle Finger ·

2025/10/08

When a viral reel exposed a supplier perplexed over a photographer charging £150 for image use/access, the internet split. But beneath the outrage lies a bigger issue: GDPR, contracts, copyright, and the messy expectations between suppliers at weddings. In this episode, Khandie Rees breaks down the reality of who owns what, why photographers charge, and why your business needs to understand usage rights before you kick off on Instagram.

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00:13:04

Your Camera Is Killing You: Why Every Photographer...

The Loud Lens: Photography"s Middle Finger ·

2025/10/03

I will admit that resetting yourself in business is so important but what actually does that mean? Is it another cliche buzzword some self professed social media guru is gonna sell me an overhyped overpriced course about? Nah its a legit thing. In this episode of The Loud Lens, Khandie talks about how she resets to keep her business mind sharpe and her work on track.

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00:33:07

From Garage Tutorials to Adorama: Gavin Hoey on the...

The Loud Lens: Photography"s Middle Finger ·

2025/09/28

He started out filming tutorials in his garage and now works with Adorama, runs sold-out workshops, and collaborates with some of the biggest names in photography. But being a photography educator isn’t the same as being a working photographer.In this episode, I sit down with my mate Gavin Hoey to get real about:Why he swapped shooting jobs for teaching thousands onlineThe difference between pleasing clients vs. pleasing audiencesWhat big brands really expect from educatorsThe burnout, the critics,

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00:16:00

Pay Me in Cake? The Weirdest Ways I’ve Marketed My...

The Loud Lens: Photography"s Middle Finger ·

2025/09/25

Forget funnels, forget boosted posts. I’ve promoted my photography business in some seriously weird ways — and shockingly, they worked. From offering ‘just in case’ portraits after seeing a missing child poster with a bloody Snapchat filter, to running a Pay What You Can day where people literally paid me in cake, I’m lifting the lid on the marketing experiments that got me remembered.This isn’t marketing fluff. It’s scrappy, human, and it proves one thing: weird bloody works.Hit play and maybe

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00:23:48

How to Make Money Without Picking Up Your Camera - I...

The Loud Lens: Photography"s Middle Finger ·

2025/09/21

Think the only way to make money as a photographer is by pressing the shutter? Bollocks. In this episode of The Loud Lens, I rip apart the myth that your camera is your only money-maker.From selling digital products, running workshops, and teaching, to building communities, affiliate partnerships, and even monetising your bloody personality — I’m breaking down every way you can earn without taking a single photo.I’ll share real examples, my own experiences building books, mentoring, and this

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00:12:13

AI in Fashion: Why Plus-Size & Diversity Risk Erasure

The Loud Lens: Photography"s Middle Finger ·

2025/09/16

AI is creeping into the fashion industry but what happens when it starts to erase real people? In this episode, I break down how AI models and AI-generated imagery could impact plus-size fashion, diversity, and even the jobs of photographers, stylists, and creative directors.The fashion world already struggles with inclusivity. Plus-size bodies, disabled bodies, and people of colour are often treated as token gestures, not the norm. Now AI threatens to amplify those biases. Then creating a world

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00:19:01

The Rain Doesnt Stop The Play

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2025/09/13

Rainy season and no studio? Stop panicking. In this Loud Lens episode, Khandie Rees goes in hard on survival strategies for photographers who don’t have an indoor space. From hiring studios the smart way (and marketing them so you don’t lose cash), to shooting in client homes or alternative locations, plus ways to keep money flowing when it’s too cold or wet outside — this is your blunt, no-nonsense guide to running a business without blaming the weather. Expect tough love, sharp tips, and a bit of

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00:37:37

Dunning-Kruger With a Camera: The Arrogance Problem...

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2025/09/08

This isn’t a hate fest on amateur photographers — we all start somewhere. But some amateurs? They just can’t be told. They leap into pro work without the skills, refuse critique, and confuse mates’ compliments with client-level quality. In this episode, I dig into the psychology behind it — from the Dunning–Kruger effect to social media dopamine hits, and even why some men can’t handle being corrected by women in this industry.If you’ve ever wondered why some photographers crash and burn, or how

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00:24:56

Going Viral is BS in Photography and BAD for business.

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2025/09/05

Everyone’s obsessed with going viral—but what happens when your business becomes all about chasing likes instead of serving clients? In this brutally honest episode of The Loud Lens, I dive into why so many photographers (especially here in the UK) are gambling on virality as their main marketing strategy—and why it’s a dangerous trap.We’ll get into:🔥 The good side of going viral (extra revenue streams, ad deals, visibility)🔥 The ugly side (burnout, forgotten clients, unsustainable business)🔥 Why

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00:20:52

The Biggest Photography Trends of 2025 (Apparently)...

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2025/09/02

Natural light is trending hard. Blue hour portraits, nostalgic film edits, AI-manipulated wedding shots — they’re all over TikTok, Pinterest, and your clients’ mood boards. But here’s the catch: winter in the UK means light vanishes by 3pm, and clouds are basically the default backdrop.In this episode of The Loud Lens, I’m breaking down the hottest photography trends right now, showing you real examples of how top photographers actually use them, and giving you the no-bullshit truth about when to

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00:08:24

Backlash, Bad Knees & Bitter Photographers: Lessons...

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2025/08/27

Taylor Swift said “yes.” Travis Kelce bent the “wrong” knee. Instagram crashed. And photographers… lost the plot. Instead of learning from the moment, many went online to slate the photos—and in doing so, they revealed why they’re struggling to get clients.This week on The Loud Lens, Khandie Rees is calling it out: why slagging off celebrity shoots makes you look like a bitter amateur, how negativity kills your bookings, and the smarter way to twist big cultural moments into attention-grabbing

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00:18:14

Why No One Is Booking Your Branding Photography (And...

The Loud Lens: Photography"s Middle Finger ·

2025/08/27

"No one’s booking your branding photography sessions? Spoiler alert—it’s not the algorithm, it’s not the economy, and it’s not because clients ‘don’t get the value.’ It’s YOU.In this brutally honest Loud Lens episode, Khandie rips the lid off why so many photographers are struggling to sell branding shoots. From shocking personal branding, cliché poses, and copycat styles to not understanding business, marketing, or even who your clients actually are—you’ll hear every ugly truth laid bare.This isn’t

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00:34:55

So You Think You Can Be a Music Photographer? Think...

The Loud Lens: Photography"s Middle Finger ·

2025/08/24

Everyone wants to shoot bands. The flashing lights, the pit access, the epic shots for Instagram. It looks like the dream job. But here’s the truth: starting out in music and event photography is messy, intimidating, and often unpaid.This week I’m joined by Jonathan aka JmPhotography http://instagram.com/jmphoto97 , a newer music photographer I met while shooting Midgardsblot Festival in Norway. He’s right at the start of his journey, learning the hard way what it really takes to break in. We talk

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