This is Reportage Podcast

Honoured to have the fantastic David Scholes with us for episode 23! David was joint-ninth in our top photographers of last year; second in the UK overall, with 8 Reportage Awards and 2 Story Awards in 2019 (and more since). Not only is he a great photographer, but he's also a lovely guy who's a real pleasure to talk to. Stick with us today as David shares all about: • how his uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather were all wedding photographers, • his past life as a DJ, • his degree in photography and how he got into weddings, • his very first wedding and early approach, • what he gets from being a TiR member, • his tips/advice about Story Awards, • things he would have done differently (both in terms of life and photography), • editing tips and advice, • some of the very funny things that have happened to him at weddings, • the story behind one of his specific Reportage Awards, • how he picks images to enter, • Four Weddings and a Funeral and Bill Murray, • what he's afraid of, • why he doesn't want to be a wedding DJ, • some of his most memorable images, • what he's looking forward to doing after lockdown, • what makes a good wedding photographer, • and much more... For a full transcript, and to join us at This is Reportage, head to our website at https://thisisreportage.com/

Thrilled to have the one and only Candice Cusic for episode 22 of the This is Reportage Podcast! Candice has photojournalism in her blood, having worked at the Chicago Tribune and other publications for over twenty years. Her 'moment-driven' photography is thus core to her wedding work - and indeed, to everything she photographs - and she's also an incredibly experienced teacher, having taught workshops and seminars all over the world. Stick with us today as Candice talks about: • the beauty of Chicago, • her work as a photojournalist for the Chicago Tribune (and others), • how she went from newspaper photojournalism to weddings, • the importance of being you, • what she would do with three wishes, • why we should stop comparing, • surrounding herself with positivity, • how she used to sing in a band, • one of her favourite ever albums, • how she has diversified to family and pet photography and has her own studio, • how she is moment-driven, no matter what she's photographing, • the benefits of having a studio, • learning to celebrate her successes, • why it's so important to watch hands, • what makes her happy, • what day she would choose to live over and over again, • her thoughts on the future, • why being nice is so vital, • Stephen King novels, • her love of teaching, • what's worked for her in terms of marketing, • delegating what you don't like to do to someone you trust, • why she always shoots with a second shooter, • her top tips for better documentary photography, • and much more... Once again, this episode was recorded a while ago, before the world changed with the pandemic, so that's why there's no mention of it in our conversation. As an aside, I think Candice has the most wonderful voice - so silky smooth! - I hope you enjoy listening to her as much as I did. She really should have her own radio show...! For a full transcript, and to join us at This is Reportage, head to our website at https://thisisreportage.com/

Delighted to be bringing you the fab Valter Antunes for episode 21 of the This is Reportage Podcast! Valter was ranked joint-second in our Top Photographers of 2019, with a remarkable haul of 12 Awards - including 4 Story Awards - during 2019. Stick with us today, as Valter talks about: • watching everything on Netflix, • how moments are always happening and how we should be finding them, • how he's been a musician all his life, • how he transitioned to becoming a photographer, • his past busking life in London, • what makes him happy, • the work/life balance of being a wedding photographer and Dad, • time vs money, • why he switched from Canon to Sony, • his favourite lens, • how he gets his incredibly intimate captures of brides (and why he's known by quite a few photograhers in Portugal as 'the naked bride photographer'), • what's been the most effective marketing tool(s) for him, • his specific Instagram tips, • what album he would take on a desert island, • how he misses being a kid and his childhood, • moving from Portugal to London when he was 12/13, • the story behind one of his specific Reportage Awards (the bride giving the finger), • his tips for improving our documentary work, • the importance of sleep, • why he always shoots with a second, • his fear of cats, • his nerves about talking at Inspiration Conference, • thinking about the future, • and more... For a full transcript, and to join us at This is Reportage, head to our website at https://thisisreportage.com/

We're bringing you a special podcast episode today, as we discuss coronavirus with very special guest Simon Leclercq. Simon is in quite a unique position to discuss this with us, as, not only is he a brilliant wedding photographer (having won 8 awards from us in total), but he has also been a doctor for over 5 years, and is currently on the frontlines working on this global pandemic. We discuss lots of aspects in this episode, both from a health point of view, and in terms of our wedding photography businesses, including: • what's happening in Belgium right now (where Simon is based), • analysing what's happening in other countries and taking action, • the vitalness of protecting the elderly and those with underlying health conditions, • the psychological effect of isolation and loneliness, • the good and bad side of social media during all of this, • the power of good deeds, • trying not to worry about how long it could last (as we just don't know), • the impact on us as wedding photographers and the importance of positivity, • making the most of any financial help, including mortgage holidays, • using our own personal strengths and creativity to help others, • practical tips and advice on how to get through this, both mentally and on a business level, • why self-isolation is absolutely vital, • why there's no need to panic but how we need to take our responsibilities seriously, • why the vast majority of weddings, if affected, will be postponements rather than cancellations, and a great practical tip on how to deal with postponements for dates you can't do, • how everybody can make a difference, • and more For a full transcript, and if there's anything we can help with at all, head to our website at https://thisisreportage.com/

So excited to have the fantastic Rocio Vega on the Podcast for Episode 19 today! Based in Spain, Rocio was one of our top photographers of 2019, and has won six awards from us, including 3 Story Awards, which is an awesome feat. She shares so much today, including: • whether there really is a quiet season at all, • her experiences and views on talking at conferences, • having conversations with herself, • being empathetic and the importance of that, • why she watches hands (and it's not linked to coronavirus), • her childhood and how she got into photography, • how learning what you don't want to do is so important too, • not shooting what everyone else shoots, • one of her favourite current Netfix series and why she recommends watching it especially if you've got kids, • her ideal days, • being in a relationship with a fellow (brilliant!) wedding photographer (Franck Boutonnet), • how moments are like waves and searching for the peak, • how our own feelings and emotions have an impact on what we shoot and show, • shooting a lot and taking advantage of the tools at our disposal, • the concept and industry of wedding photography, • moments over couple-imagery, • staying true to yourself, • adding variety to your inspiration diet, • her specific approach and tips regarding flash, • her top tips for improving your documentary skills, • and much more... For a full transcript, and to join us at This is Reportage, head to our website at https://thisisreportage.com/

After a little break we're very excited to be back, and bringing you the fantastic Steven Herrschaft for Episode 18 of the This is Reportage Podcast! Based in Germany, Steven has made our Top Photographer lists for both 2018 and 2019, with a Lifetime Award count of 10 Reportage Awards and 4 Story Awards - an incredible achievement! Steven shares so much with us on the Podcast, including: • how he got into wedding photography at the age of 16, • the importance of being himself, • his past life as a competitive swimmer and how that's helped him, • workshops and developing his own, • what bugs him about our industry, • some of his favourite Netflix series and movies, • the importance of keeping fit, • behind the scenes of a couple of his Reportage Awards, • having a strong work ethic, • why he shoots solo, • who in the world he would interview if he could, • the importance of doing what's right for you and not to please other people, • how he loves the uniqueness of each wedding, • a couple of things people probably wouldn't know about him, • his top tip for people wanting to improve their documentary skills, • and much more... For a full transcript, and to join us at This is Reportage, head to our website at https://thisisreportage.com/

An absolute pleasure to bring you the awesome Yves Schepers for episode 17 of the This is Reportage Podcast! Based in Belgium, Yves has won an incredible haul of awards from so many associations, including 7 Reportage Awards in a single round here at TiR. Join Yves today as he shares all about: • why there are so many great Belgian wedding photographers, • the importance and power of networking, • shooting other wedding photographers' weddings, • 'Belgian' fries ;), • how a certain choice led to him getting started in weddings, • the old-school negative connotation of wedding photography, • how Foundation Workshop was a big eye-opener for him, • the day he would choose to live over and over again, • nature vs nurture, • tips on work/life balance, • a time in his life when he suffered from depression, • the difference between knowing and realising, • what drives him to enter awards and associations in general, • the importance of empathy and being client-focused, • and much more... For a full transcript, and to join us at This is Reportage, head to our website at https://thisisreportage.com/

A real pleasure to bring you the fantastic Lauren Brimhall for Episode 16 of the This is Reportage Podcast! Lauren was joint-first in the USA on This is Reportage for 2019, and has won countless awards from other associations too. Stick with us today as Lauren shares all about: • what she does in the quiet season (including writing a young adult novel), • her journey from journalism into weddings, • the importance of capturing memories, • the benefits of wedding photography when it comes to being a mum, • the things she keeps in mind whilst shooting, • perseverance and work ethic, • why she advises against outsourcing, • learning from her own work, • how some shots can appear staged even if they're completely natural, • what 'success' means to her, • the importance of personality in weddings, • why she enjoys teaching, • the turning point in her career, • what annoys her in the industry, • the story behind a specific Reportage Award of hers (the one with the bear), • advice for people who have been shooting for a while but aren't happy, • our supportive community, • what she's afraid of, • the dangerous and/or bizarre situations she puts herself into to capture moments, • the most challenging part of our job, • the power of referrals, • the first thing she does after a wedding, • what makes a good wedding photographer, • and much more... For a full transcript, and to join us at This is Reportage, head to our website at https://thisisreportage.com/

Really excited to bring you the awesome Leonard Walpot for episode 15 of the This is Reportage Podcast! Based in the Netherlands, Leonard was joint-second overall on our Top Photographers of 2019 - and actually won more Reportage Awards than anyone else; a remarkable feat. Join us on the episode as Leonard has so much to share, including: • how he enjoys the business side of wedding photography too, • the story behind one of his specific Reportage Awards (the girl lying down in the ceremony), • his journey from linguist graduate to wedding photographer, • working with his wife, • what, to him, is the most important thing in life, • his political photography and how that affects his wedding work, • why we should look at other fields of photography, • a certain event that impacted his career, • his workflow and how he edits, • the importance of taking a step back from your work, • how he uses flash, • why you should watch 1917, • the importance of having a mentor, • balancing being a father and a business-owner, • how he created Best Men Weddings with Jesse van Kalmthout, • who he would be if he could be someone else for a day, • what he's afraid of, • the benefits of a business coach, • his tips for starting out in the industry, • and much more... For a full transcript, and to join us at This is Reportage, head to our website at https://thisisreportage.com/

Honoured to have our Photographer of the Year 2019 with us for Episode 14 today; the brilliant Fabio Mirulla! Fabio won a staggering 17 Awards in 2019, including 8 Story Awards - such a worthy winner of our POY! It was such a pleasure to talk to Fabio - he shares so much - including: • what it meant to him to be our Photographer of the Year 2019, • what drives and motivates him, • his background in archeology and how there are similiarites to how he shoots weddings, • the importance of experimentation, • taking us back to his first ever wedding, • how his style was built over time, • how photography shouldn't have limits, • his love of Anime and Lego, • tips on what to do when nothing much 'seems' to be happening at a wedding, • how he picks images for Story Awards, • his childhood growing up in Tuscancy, • his love of Art and how he draws inspiration from it, • his upcoming talk at Fearless Conference in March, • what creativity means to him and tips on how to be more creative, • a period of time he's like to travel to, • what he's afraid of and how that's linked to why he's a photographer: Making memories for other people, • why it's so important to him to capture the fun an humour of weddings, • how to attract the right couples for you, • why he shoots with seconds virtually all the time, • his specific tips on how to win a Reportage Award and/or a Story Award, • how we don't need beautiful light or beautiful destinations to find gold, • and much, much more... For a full transcript, and to join us at This is Reportage, head to our website at https://thisisreportage.com/