{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62bca0fba30b110011dff975/6932b7604a0500b757593f15?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Back off and let me do my job!","description":"<p>It’s just the boys in the studio this week! With Laura and Bee away (all that end of year editing!), Liam and Pete sit down to debrief on a recent luxury wedding they shot together in Whitehall, London.</p><p><br></p><p>While the venue was five-star, the day wasn't without its hurdles. We discuss the reality of shooting in high-end establishments - from the stress of strict dress codes to dealing with \"smothering\" service that eats into your shooting time. We also have an honest conversation about a struggle many creatives face: how do you politely tell a venue coordinator to back off and let you do your job?</p><p><br></p><p>Also in this episode, we chat about the physical toll of wedding photography (what is \"Photographer's Toe\"?), the panic of surprise speeches for videographers, and a terrifying gear malfunction that saw a camera hit the floor in front of the guests. Plus, we catch up on life outside of weddings, including broken cars, table tennis coaching, and life as a driving instructor.</p><p><br></p><p>Grab a coffee and join the commune!</p><p><br></p><p>Key Topics &amp; Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 - Intro: Where are the girls?</p><p> 02:18 - The 9-hour travel nightmare and the £36 wine incident</p><p> 05:25 - The Dress Code Debate: Suits vs. Trainers</p><p> 07:59 - The reality of \"Photographer's Toe\" and physical comfort</p><p> 12:14 - Videography stress: Dealing with surprise speeches</p><p> 19:00 - The \"Missing Groom Prep\" panic</p><p> 25:43 - Technical struggles: Banding issues in venue lighting</p><p> 28:42 - When luxury service ruins your portrait time</p><p> 31:00 - Learning to say \"No\" to pushy venue coordinators</p><p> 44:05 - Pete’s car suspension disaster</p><p> 47:50 - Gear Nightmare: Liam drops his camera (twice)</p><p> 51:25 - Highs and Lows: Life as a driving instructor</p><p> 57:00 - Pete becomes a qualified table tennis coach</p><p><br></p><p>Lawson Film School: <a href=\"https://www.lawsonfilms.co.uk/lawson-film-school\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.lawsonfilms.co.uk/lawson-film-school</a></p><p>Say hi on Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/ourcreativecommune/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@ourcreativecommune</a></p><p>Get a free 14 day trial of Musicbed: <a href=\"https://www.musicbed.com/invite/935Cy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.musicbed.com/invite/935Cy</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://liamandbee.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">liamandbee.com</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.lawsonfilms.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">lawsonfilms.co.uk</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.lawsonphotography.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">lawsonphotography.co.uk</a></p><p><br></p><p>#weddingphotography #weddingvideography #filmphotography #creativepodcast #weddingindustry #ourcreativecommune</p>","author_name":"Our Creative Commune"}