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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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00:20:18

You’re Not Just a Photographer Anymore (And That’s...

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2026/02/22

At some point, being “just a photographer” stopped being enough.Now you’re expected to show up online, share constantly, build a following, stay relevant, and somehow keep your creativity intact — all while trying to attract clients, brands, and viewers who are quietly judging your legitimacy by your numbers.In this episode of The Loud Lens, Khandie gets brutally honest about the reality of sharing your work online. From the dopamine hit of likes and validation, to the burnout that follows, the

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00:16:31

Doors Closed. Louder Ones Opened.

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2026/02/15

They called me brave — but courage isn’t free.In this episode, Khandie talks openly about what it really costs to speak out in the photography industry. From being offered £100 to cover a fashion show with full usage rights, to calling out exploitative practices, bad behaviour, and industry nonsense that too many people quietly tolerate.This isn’t about being controversial for attention — it’s about having standards, boundaries, and integrity in a creative industry that often rewards silence over

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00:20:23

Art Was Never Neutral — You’ve Just Been Comfortable

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2026/02/09

Photography has always been political — from war images and censored exhibitions to street photography, protest culture, and pop stars like Bad Bunny shaking up the Super Bowl.In this episode of The Loud Lens, Khandie breaks down why “neutral art” is a myth, how power controls which images get celebrated, and why opting out of activism is still a political choice.If you’ve ever been told to “keep politics out of your work,” this episode will make you uncomfortable — and that’s the point.

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00:21:56

Stop Moaning, Start Turning Up: The Truth About...

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2026/02/08

I recently spoke at a major photography event in London.Capital city. Big name. And yet… the room was quieter than I expected.This episode isn’t a rant, a drag, or an attack on any one event. It’s a much bigger conversation the photography industry keeps avoiding.Are photography events dying?Or are we quietly killing them by staying home while complaining that the industry feels disconnected, repetitive, and stale?In this episode of The Loud Lens, I deep dive into:Why so many photographers have

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00:16:40

Why I Turned Down a Paid Brand Deal — And What That...

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2026/02/02

I was offered a paid brand deal — and I said no.Not because I hate working with brands.Not because I’m trying to look virtuous.But because I was asked to say I loved something I hadn’t tested or used in my real workflow.In this episode of The Loud Lens, I talk honestly about standards in online creation, the difference between influencers and real ambassadors, and why trust matters more than short-term campaigns.This isn’t a brand-bashing episode. It’s a conversation about credibility, long-term

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00:23:48

Photographing Protests: Power, Risk & Censorship

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2026/01/29

* I say pepper spray. I mean the gas used. Most people assume its pepper. Thats illegal in the UK. Photographing protests is one of the most powerful things a photographer can do — and one of the most dangerous.From the viral moment of a photographer throwing his Leica to another person as he was being kneeled on by police in the US, to increasing censorship, legal intimidation, and hostility toward cameras in public spaces, this episode of The Loud Lens tackles what it really means to document

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00:22:35

You Probably Shouldn’t Have Admitted That:...

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2026/01/25

What happens when photographers get too comfortable online?In this episode of The Loud Lens, Khandie dives into the most unhinged, out-of-pocket, and jaw-dropping confessions photographers openly admit in Facebook groups, comment sections, and behind-the-scenes industry spaces.From leaving weddings early.To turning up hungover…To openly admitting they hate their clients…Yes — photographers are really saying this out loud.This is a confessional-style episode exploring the wild side of photography

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00:23:58

Facebook Isn’t Dead — Photographers Just Don’t Know...

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2026/01/18

Photographers love to say Facebook is dead.It isn’t.They’re just using it like Instagram — and that’s the problem.In this episode of The Loud Lens, photographer, author, and industry speaker Khandie Rees explains how Facebook actually works for photographers, why it’s one of the strongest trust-building platforms available, and how it quietly converts clients when used correctly.This episode covers:Why Facebook is a relationship platform, not a discovery oneWhat Facebook reach and interaction really

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00:11:16

When Trust Breaks: Evoto, AI Headshots & the...

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2026/01/13

Evoto’s AI headshot feature sparked intense backlash — not just because of AI, but because of how trust, transparency, and communication were handled.In this episode of The Loud Lens, Khandie examines publicly visible product features, marketing language, and industry reaction to unpack why photographers felt blindsided — and what this moment reveals about the fragile relationship between tech platforms and creative professionals.This is not an accusation or an anti-AI rant.It’s a measured

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00:20:54

Instagram Isn’t Broken — Photographers Just Don’t...

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2026/01/11

Why Instagram Isn’t Working for Your Photography Business (And It’s Not the Algorithm)Instagram isn’t dead — but the way most photographers use it absolutely is.In this episode of The Loud Lens, photographer, author, and industry speaker Khandie Rees breaks down the biggest social media pitfalls photographers fall into on Instagram — from follow-for-follow and engagement pods to chasing viral reach with zero business return.This isn’t another “post more Reels” episode.Instead, Khandie explains what

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00:19:09

Photography Courses & Mentors: How to Spot the Value...

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2026/01/06

Photography courses and mentors are everywhere right now from Instagram ads and free webinars to high-ticket masterminds and group coaching programmes.In this episode of The Loud Lens, photographer and mentor Khandie Rees takes a calm, honest look at the rise of photography education and what photographers should actually check before spending their money.This isn’t an anti-course episode but a reality check. We talk about how to assess photography courses and mentors properly, how to spot

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00:17:41

Who Owns a Photo vs Who Owns an Image? GDPR, Rights &...

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2026/01/02

This is allegedly as the issue is ongoing and is my opinions. A US photographer as been issued a cease and desist by Amy Louise Taylor of Amyl and the Sniffers over the alleged exploitation of her image — and photographers everywhere should be paying attention.In this episode of The Loud Lens, Khandie Rees breaks down the lawsuit without hype, without misinformation, and without legal myths. We explore the difference between owning copyright and having the right to commercially exploit someone’s

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00:16:59

New Year, Same Sh*t: Why Most Photographers Won’t...

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2026/01/01

Every January, photographers swear this will be the year everything changes: more bookings, better clients, more money, less burnout. And every year… most of them end up exactly where they started.In this episode of The Loud Lens, Khandie Rees delivers a brutally honest New Year reality check for photographers who are tired of spinning their wheels. This isn’t a motivational pep talk. It’s a deep dive into why most photography goals fail, why talent isn’t the problem, and why behaviour — not mindset

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00:17:43

The Unhinged Sh*t Clients Ask Photographers to Do...

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2025/12/24

Clients don’t just ask for photos — sometimes they ask for tax fraud, fake invoices, unpaid labour, and “just one more thing” until the job triples.\n\nIn this episode of The Loud Lens, Khandie reads real, anonymised submissions from photographers who’ve been put in wildly uncomfortable positions by clients — from being asked to take work off the books, to cash “discounts”, to turning up for one shoot and being expected to deliver sixty different images. This isn’t about bashing clients. It’s about

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00:31:39

Marketing Events Are a Scam (Mostly): How...

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2025/12/21

Are you tired of shelling out cash for “business events” that feel more like cult meetings than actual marketing?In this brutally honest episode of The Loud Lens, Khandie tears into the world of networking breakfasts, empowerment brunches, “boss babe summits,” and overpriced marketing retreats — exposing exactly why so many photographers walk away inspired… but still broke.You’ll learn:How to spot a scammy marketing event before you waste your moneyThe psychological tricks organisers use to pressure

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00:14:11

Is Real Imagery Offensive? Vanity Fair, Power...

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2025/12/18

A recent Vanity Fair photoshoot of the Trump administration sparked backlash — not for policy, but for appearance. In this episode of The Loud Lens, photographer and author Khandie Rees digs into the ethics of realism in photography, misogyny disguised as critique, and why audiences are deeply uncomfortable with unfiltered imagery. Is it wrong to show people as they actually appear? Or are we so conditioned by filters, PR imagery, and political branding that reality now feels like an attack? This

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00:14:30

12 Months, One Mic, Zero Bullshit: The Loud Lens...

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2025/12/12

One year.Dozens of rants.Millions of opinions.And somehow The Loud Lens became one of Spotify’s top-shared and most-talked-about shows of 2025.In this anniversary special, I break down what actually happened this year: the wins, the setbacks, the trolls, the breakthroughs — and why I’m only just getting started.

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00:22:48

The 2025 Budget Will Hurt Your Profits — Here’s How...

The Loud Lens: Photography"s Middle Finger ·

2025/12/09

Photographers! the 2025 UK Budget is about to f*ck with your profits. Hard. If you drive to shoots, run a studio, rely on freelance income or price your work like it’s still 2022, you need this episode.We break down how frozen tax thresholds, rising petrol and travel costs, overhead inflation, business-rates changes, and pension restrictions will hit creative businesses. More importantly: you’ll learn what to do NOW to stop your photography business bleeding money next year.Blunt, honest, and

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00:26:39

GAS: The Gear Acquisition Syndrome That’s Bankrupting...

The Loud Lens: Photography"s Middle Finger ·

2025/12/05

Gear Acquisition Syndrome — GAS — is ruining photographers.Not because gear is bad, but because we’re being sold the lie that the next camera, lens, or shiny upgrade will magically fix our work, our confidence, or our careers. Spoiler: it won’t.In this brutally honest Loud Lens episode, Khandie Rees gets real about the psychology, marketing manipulation, and industry bullshit driving photographers into unnecessary upgrades, debt, and disappointment.She shares her own journey — from shooting her

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00:18:19

December Is Quiet — Good. Build Your Bloody Business.

The Loud Lens: Photography"s Middle Finger ·

2025/12/01

Struggling with bookings? This episode dives into how photographers can use December to boost visibility, prep their marketing, refresh their portfolio, and build strong client pipelines for January. Practical, blunt, and packed with actionable steps.

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