A Couple and Some Cameras

Dive into eerie encounters and learn how to navigate the unexpected with Adam and Becca in this Halloween special.

Hosts: Adam and Becca Davis, Award-Winning Wedding Photographers, Videographers, and Educators

Duration: Approximately 17 minutes

Welcome back to another episode of A Couple and Some Cameras! This week, we’re coming to you a day early with a special Halloween Edition episode of the A Couple and Some Cameras podcast. 

In this episode, we’re sharing some moments that spooked us as wedding photographers and videographers, spooky intrusive thoughts, and some shared spooky moments from our audience (love you guys!). 

But, it wouldn’t be A Couple and Some Cameras if we just shared a scary moment and then went on with our lives. We’ll also share how each moment was overcome and what can be done to prevent anything too spooky happening to you at a wedding!

Hosts: Adam and Becca Davis, Award-Winning Wedding Photographers, Videographers, and Educators

Duration: Approximately 42 minutes

Welcome back to another episode of A Couple and Some Cameras! In today's episode, we're diving into the differences between posed, prompted, and candid photos and the process by which each is captured. 

Current trends in wedding photography have shifted heavily towards candid imagery. We’re here for it! But it’s important to understand what candid truly means in the world of wedding photography. Often times, we’ll see a TikTok or reel where someone is saying how they only want candid images and then sharing examples of what they mean. And, more often than not, those examples are almost always prompted images and not candid photos. 

What are posed, prompted, and candid photos?

Posed Photos

Posed photos are fully directed by the photographer. The photographer is setting the entire image and directing the subjects where to look, place their hands, and more. This can be a traditional image of someone smiling at the camera, but it can also be editorial in nature with specific lighting and hand placement. 

Prompted Photos

Prompted photos are when a photographer sets the scene and then coaches the subject on what will happen next. It allows the subject to interpret the prompt in a way that naturally fits them with the end result, creating the candid moment the photographer is planning for. An example of this could be a photographer giving their subjects the prompt to run towards each other as if they haven’t seen each other for months. The photographer isn’t necessarily wanting the running part of this prompt; they’re looking for the aftermath. The true candid comes about after the prompt. 

Candid Photos

Candid photos are captured through a documentary or photojournalistic approach. These are moments that have evolved organically with no coaching, setup, prep, or prompting. The photographer is in the background, capturing moments as they unfold naturally. This is how the majority of wedding receptions are photographed. 

Duration: Approximately 45 minutes

Welcome back to another episode of A Couple and Some Cameras! In today's episode, we’re getting off track, throwing out some conspiracies, and then making our way back to our topic (lol). 

This episode is filled with some of our favorite moments of 2023, and if you know us, you know it was near impossible not to discuss each and every moment of our 2023 weddings so far!

From our first wedding of the year to our most recent one, there have been some truly iconic moments. And with each of those moments, we’ve definitely had to navigate some challenges. We’ll touch a bit on both throughout the episode.

So, grab those headphones, throw them on, and let’s dive into 45 minutes of incredible moments down memory lane.

Hosts: Adam and Becca Davis, Award-Winning Wedding Photographers, Videographers, and Educators

Duration: Approximately 31 minutes

Welcome back to another episode of A Couple and Some Cameras! In today's episode, we're answering a very important question: should you use Instagram to find your wedding photographer and videographer?

We’ll cover how to use Instagram as a search tool to find your perfect vendors and also give some tips for vendors to optimize the free marketing platform.

So, let’s dive in, shall we? 

Should you be using Instagram to find your wedding photographer and videographer? 

TLDR: Absolutely YES.

Instagram is a great place to quickly view wedding vendors and especially get a feel for the editing style and photography/videography styles your prefer. But how should you use Instagram to have success when finding your wedding photographer and videographer? Glad you asked!

Start With Searching

Search hashtags, locations, venues, or even editing styles. You can look for hashtags that align with your wedding vision or even geographic location. An important thing to remember is that most wedding photographers and videographers love to travel to new locations for weddings. Geographic locations won’t be a big hurdle for finding a photographer or videographer! 

Decide On Editing Style

Searching on Instagram is a great way to quickly get a feel for the editing style you prefer. Editing styles fall into 3 main categories: light and airy, true-to-tone, and dark and moody. 

Find The Shooting Style You Like Best

Once you know which editing styles you like, look closer at photographers and videographers that fit those styles. Then, look for the type of style they shoot in. Shooting style typically falls into these categories: candid, documentary, editorial, cinematic, traditional, and a mix! 

Follow Your Favorites & Get To Know Them

By following your favorite photographers and videographers, you’ll be able to see more of what they post and get a better feel for who they are. Of course, go through websites as well! But following the photographers and videographers will help to get a feel for if you think you’d enjoy spending so much time with them at your wedding.

Inquire and Book

This is the stage that is super exciting for you and your photographer and videographer. Inquire with your favorites and book as soon as you can so you can make sure your favorite photographer and videographer are available for your wedding.

For Vendors

• Standout by being authentic and true to who you are

• Remember that Instagram is a free marketing tool that you should be leveraging because who doesn’t love some incredible ROI?!

• Be sure to post consistently. You don’t have to post every day, but be consistent!

Hosts: Adam and Becca Davis, Award-Winning Wedding Photographers, Videographers, and Educators

Duration: Approximately 34 minutes

Welcome back to another episode of A Couple and Some Cameras! In today's episode, we're diving deep into the world of editorial and styled shoots, exploring how to plan and execute these creative endeavors. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting, this episode is packed with insights and tips to plan your first editorial or styled shoot and level up your portfolio.

When planning an editorial or styled shoot, there are 4 key items to keep in mind:

1. Vision is Everything: To embark on a successful editorial or styled shoot, you must begin with a concrete vision. This is your creative playground, so feel free to get imaginative. Your vision will serve as the guiding star, leading you through the entire process.

1. Communication is Key: One of the most crucial aspects of these shoots is communication. You'll want to communicate extensively with all involved vendors. Over-communicate if necessary! Keep the vision on track, ensure expectations and deliverables are clear, and make sure everyone knows their roles and responsibilities.

1. Execution Matters: On the day of the shoot, treat it with the same level of professionalism as a wedding day. Arrive early, and maintain clear and concise communication with the team to ensure everything runs smoothly.

1. Know Your Deliverables: Understand what is expected of you and the other vendors involved. Clear expectations are vital for a successful shoot.

Are you considering investing in your business development and portfolio by attending an editorial, content day, or styled shoot designed by another industry professional? We’ve got a few tips for you too!

1. Ask to see a mood board prior to purchasing a ticket. You want to make sure the vision aligns with your brand. 

2. Look for wedding photographers you admire and would value learning from. See if they offer mentoring, coaching, and/or produce editorials, content days, or styled shoots that you can invest in.

Duration: Approximately 36 minutes

This week we’re bringing the conversation into the future. We’re spending this episode talking about Artificial Intelligence, AI. It’s quite the buzzword recently and can come with a wide range of feelings, thoughts, and emotions. For some, AI feels like a threat. For others, it’s a new age, and for others, it’s a helpful assistant. And you know what? We think it’s all valid. 

We’re going to dive into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence and we can’t wait to chat about AI’s incredible applications in our photography business and the creative industry as a whole. Discover how AI can save you time, boost productivity, and allow you to focus on what truly matters: your artistry.

Adam takes the interviewer seat this episode and asks Becca about the different AI tools she’s been using in our business. From workflow automation using Zapier to AI-powered editing and culling with Narrative Select, Lightroom, and Photoshop Beta, we’re about to explore all about streamlining the creative process with AI. We’ll also highlight some of the challenging impacts that can come with AI advancements.

We’ll round things out by highlight an AI trailblazer, Lauren, owner of the Bemused Studio, who has harnessed the power of AI to transform her graphic design work and teach others how to do the same. Her use of AI and especially tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney are truly inspiring.

Duration: Approximately 30 minutes

Welcome back to the A Couple and Some Cameras podcast! We are beyond thrilled to kick off this brand new season, and in today's episode, we're diving into what we've been up to during the past year and a half since our previous episode. It's been quite a journey, and we can't wait to catch you up on all the exciting developments both in our personal lives and on the business front.

First things first, if you're new here, we're Adam and Becca Davis, your hosts and also a dynamic duo in the wedding photography and videography world. We've been capturing love stories for years, and we're excited to share our experiences, insights, and some behind-the-scenes stories with you in this new season.

In this episode, we're taking you through our recent life changes. We've moved back to Columbus, and let us tell you, it's been a whirlwind of adjustments and new beginnings. Oh, and not to forget the newest addition to our lives—the adorable little Adelaide! She and Charlie are besties, and it’s the sweetest thing. She’s certainly added a new layer of joy and chaos to our lives, and we can't wait to share some of those heartwarming moments with you.

We were also super pumped for Becca to go to the Eras Tour in Cincinnati, Ohio, and to see Barbie and Oppenheimer together on our anniversary. We followed up the double feature with a stop by The Cake Bake Shop in Broad Ripple. 

On the business side, we've been busy too. We're celebrating a significant milestone: 7 years in business! It's been an incredible journey filled with growth, learning, and countless unforgettable memories. And speaking of business ventures, we're excited to introduce you to some new ones: A.R. Davis Productions, The Wedding Content Co., and, of course, The Wedding Photographer's Guide.

In fact, if you're an aspiring photographer looking to elevate your craft, make sure to check out The Wedding Photographer's Guide. We've poured our expertise into this guide, and we're offering an exclusive discount code for our podcast listeners. Just use the code PODCAST20 to get 20% off your purchase. Dive into a treasure trove of photography wisdom and business strategies that will take your skills to new heights.

Welcome back to the mini series led by Becca: Finding Focus!

Each Thursday Becca will be sharing a mini episode of business tips to help you level up your business and create an optimized workflow. These short episodes are quick and easy to digest while being packed with valuable information.

In this episode Becca is talking about Hiring Independent Contractors and the main differences to be aware of when deciding between hiring a contractor or employee.

Keep in touch with us until our next episode!

Welcome back to Technical Tuesday, a mini series led by Adam!

Each Tuesday Adam will be sharing a mini episode of technical tips to help you level up your photography and videography skillset. These short episodes are quick and easy to digest while being packed with valuable information. Listen up and then grab your camera and get practicing!

In this episode Adam is talking about how Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO all work together!

Keep in touch with us until our next episode!

In this episode, Adam and Becca are giving you the confidence boost you may need in your business. Be sure to save this episode for when you're needing a reminder of how great you are at what you do! 

Keep in touch with us until our next episode!

In this episode, Adam and Becca talk about 4 Ways to Overcome Fears About Shooting Your First Wedding. Shooting your very first wedding as a lead photographer or videographer can be daunting - but with these 4 key tips, you'll be ready to go! 

Keep in touch with us until our next episode!

Welcome back to the mini series led by Becca: Finding Focus!

Each Thursday Becca will be sharing a mini episode of business tips to help you level up your business and create an optimized workflow. These short episodes are quick and easy to digest while being packed with valuable information.

In this episode Becca is talking about Passive Income and how to you can use passive income to support your business and even scale your business! Next week she'll dive in to Hiring Contractors!

Keep in touch with us until our next episode!

Welcome back to Technical Tuesday, a mini series led by Adam!

Each Tuesday Adam will be sharing a mini episode of technical tips to help you level up your photography and videography skillset. These short episodes are quick and easy to digest while being packed with valuable information. Listen up and then grab your camera and get practicing!

In this episode Adam is talking about ISO, one of the 3 key fundamentals of your camera skillset. Next week he'll dive in to how Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO all work together!

Keep in touch with us until our next episode!

In this episode, we're taking a step back from education for the week to share some Valentine's Day humor and warm & cozy stories! 

Keep in touch with us until our next episode!

Welcome back to the mini series led by Becca: Finding Focus!

Each Thursday Becca will be sharing a mini episode of business tips to help you level up your business and create an optimized workflow. These short episodes are quick and easy to digest while being packed with valuable information.

In this episode Becca is talking about Cash Flow and how to utilize it in planning for vacations, purchases, and more in your business. Next week she'll dive into passive income!

Keep in touch with us until our next episode!

Welcome back to Technical Tuesday, a mini series led by Adam!

Each Tuesday Adam will be sharing a mini episode of technical tips to help you level up your photography and videography skillset. These short episodes are quick and easy to digest while being packed with valuable information. Listen up and then grab your camera and get practicing!

In this episode Adam is talking about Aperture and F-Stop, one of the 3 key fundamentals of your camera skillset. Next week he'll dive in to the last of the 3 fundamentals, ISO.

Keep in touch with us until our next episode!

In this episode, Becca dives in to the 4 key areas that can set you up to confidently take parental leave while trusting your business will continue to run smoothly while you aren't working your typical 40+ hours that we know most small business owners do! She talks about contacting clients, automation, cash flow, and outsourcing as ways to set you up for success!

Keep in touch with us until our next episode!

Welcome to the first episode of the mini series led by Becca: Finding Focus!

Each Thursday Becca will be sharing a mini episode of business tips to help you level up your business and create an optimized workflow. These short episodes are quick and easy to digest while being packed with valuable information. 

In this episode Becca is talking about Revenue vs. Profit. Next week she'll dive into cash flow! 

Keep in touch with us until our next episode!

Welcome to the first episode of the mini series led by Adam: Technical Tuesday! 

Each Tuesday Adam will be sharing a mini episode of technical tips to help you level up your photography and videography skillset. These short episodes are quick and easy to digest while being packed with valuable information. Listen up and then grab your camera and get practicing!

In this episode Adam is talking about Shutter Speed, one of the 3 key fundamentals of your camera skillset. Next week he'll dive in to the next of the 3 fundamentals, f-stop (also called aperture). 

Keep in touch with us until our next episode!

Welcome back to A Couple and Some Cameras season TWO! 

In this episode we're sharing the highs and lows of 2021 and what we're looking forward to in 2022. We kick off the episode sharing a little of what has been inspiring us lately before heading into our 2021 and 2022 chat! We'll also be talking about our big announcement: we're launching a new business! 

Keep in touch with us until our next episode!

Picture this - someone has reached out to you and has asked you to capture their engagement (yay)! It’s a high stakes situation with just one chance to get the shot. Oh, and you have to do it while hidden since it’s a surprise after all. No big deal or anything.

If you have ever thought about capturing a proposal, we’ve got all of the tips and tricks to help you succeed!

You just got engaged! WAHOO! After the initial celebrating, some stress may start to set in as you wonder, "Now what do we do?" 

We've got you! This week, we are going to walk you through our 5 recommended steps to take after getting engaged. 

Stay tuned for future in-depth episodes answering ALL of your questions and sharing our secrets, like how to make a timeline. 

Let's chat wedding proposal! Asking the one you love to marry you can be scary or intimidating, but it doesn't have to be! We will share our step-by-step guide to planning your perfect proposal PLUS share some of our favorite proposal stories from our wedding couples. 

Let’s chat building an associate brand! It can be so scary and intimidating but also SO life changing! We will dive into why we wanted to build an associate team, the behind the scenes work to prepare, how we differentiate between the two brands, and more!

For our inaugural episode, we’re going to dive into Adam & Becca, not the business but the couple behind the cameras! We’re sharing about our background, how we met, and how we launched our business. We will then go into more detail on our two brands: A.R. Davis Media and Adam & Becca.

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