On this episode of the Beginner Photography Podcast we talk to world renowned UK based documentary wedding photographer Andrew Billington!
Super Excited for this episode with a fellow Fuji wedding photographer but don't worry Andrew shares tips that are sure to motivate anyone with a camera into becoming the photographer they want to.
On this episode you'll learn:
When Andrew first picked up a camera
Why he needed a camera for his full time job
How he turned in his documentary passion to real commissioned theater work
Why he got asked to shoot a wedding
What he hated about the Wedding Photographer cliche
And why he didnt end up hiring a photographer for his own wedding because he hated them
How he took what he didnt like about wedding photographers and threw it out the window when he started shooting weddings
How many weddings per year Andrew was shooting before he left his full time job
Why he decided to make the jump to a full time documentary wedding photographer
Andrews views on the "Weekend Warriors"
Why there is nothing wrong with having a full time job and still expressing yourself creatively through wedding photography
Why professionalism is that matters most when first starting out
Why the best camera you can own is
Why knowing your gear inside and out is more knowledgeable than gold
When Andrew typically upgrades his gear
Why he upgrades he gear when he's happy with his equipment
What camera Andrews says brought the fun back into photography
Why Andrew almost gave up on Fuji in the beginning
But why Fuji did to restore his faith in the brand
Why Andrew is happy to shoot at ISO 12,800
Why Andrew doesn't own Photoshop
Why Andrews does not shoot RAW
How his shooting style is benefited from shooting JPG
We tackle the RAW vs JPG issue
Why asking yourself what your intent is with the photos is an important question
Why confidence and style are most important to becoming successful
How you can ensure you don't get burnt out shooting things you don't want to shoot.
Why starting out in photography can be hard to find a style
Why amazing photographers are your best and worst influence
The first thing Andrew looks for when he walks into a room on a wedding day
Why Managing expectations is key
And why valuing your contract more than your relationship with your couples will always end bad
How Prime lenses transformed Andrews Photography
Why Andrews Website is designed to push brides away
What Andrew Tells his couples when he poses them
Where you should be looking for photography inspiration
What Andrew would tell his younger self about succeeding in wedding photography if he could go back in time
What Andrew does after every season to make the kit he brings to a wedding smaller and smaller
