S03 E15 - What They Don’t Tell You About Hosting a Photography Retreat (feat. My Wife Emily)
Camp Photography is our multi-day retreat where Wedding Photographers from across Australia come together for styled shoots, workshops, and community building, but this year’s event was anything but smooth. In this episode, I’m joined by my wife Emily, who helped me plan and run the camp, to share the unfiltered behind-the-scenes of our biggest event yet. We're spilling it all from the moments that pushed us to our limits to what we learned from the chaos. If you’ve ever wondered what really goes down when you put on a put on a massive photography retreat, this is the story you won’t hear anywhere else.
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S03 E14 - Burnt Out From Wedding Photography, Anissa Dev Found Her Spark Again
Anissa Dev is a San Diego-based Couples & Family Photographer who built her business Photographing Weddings, but eventually realised the career she had created no longer aligned with the life she wanted. In this episode, Anissa shares the honest story behind why she walked away from wedding photography and how that decision opened the door to a more fulfilling path. One that includes Family Photography, Education, Content Creation, and a slower, more intentional pace of work.
We talk about the pressure to stick with Weddings even when they’re no longer sustainable and how motherhood reshaped her perspective as both a creative and a business owner. Anissa also opens up about rebuilding her business after taking time off for maternity leave and the emotional side of sharing everything online. If you're a full-time photographer or someone thinking about pivoting into a different niche, this episode is full of thoughtful insights and encouragement from someone who’s actually made the leap.
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S03 E13 - He's Photographed the NBA & Coldplay: How Travis Hayto built his Dream Career
Travis Hayto is a Live Events Photographer and the founder of SoCo Studios, a creative agency producing high-impact photo and video content for brands, events and sporting organisations. He’s shot everything from the NBA to the AFL Grand Final and even Coldplay Stadium Concerts. Travis has built a career working behind the scenes at some of Australia’s biggest events and if you've been on social media lately you've probably seen his BTS Videos on TikTok or YouTube.
In this episode, Travis shares how he went from volunteering courtside at basketball games to leading a full creative team. We talk about growing a photography career in the sports and events world, building a business that lasts, and what it really takes to stay creatively fulfilled over the long term.
You’ll also hear us chat about:
The early days of freelancing and saying yes to everything
The story behind some of Travis’ most memorable shots
Creating content while on the job
The mindset that’s helped him land major gigs
How and why he built a team
And why small jobs matter just as much as the big ones
Whether you’re a working photographer or just curious about what goes into shooting some of the biggest events in the world, there’s so much insight in this one.
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Learn more about Soco Studios on their Website
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S03 E12 - The Best Way to Start a Wedding Photography Business with Josh Huggett
Josh Huggett returns to the podcast to share the unfiltered, behind-the-scenes story of how Wedding Mania 2024 went from a wild idea in a voice memo to a three-day photography workshop that gave away real weddings. We talk about what worked, what didn’t, and why running a workshop in Australia is a completely different beast. Josh talks candidly about the emotional side of choosing couples, the financial risks of running workshops, and what he’s changing this year to make the experience even better. We also chat about my own upcoming retreat, Camp Photography, and how it’s designed to be a more hands-on, skill-building experience with a real sense of community. If you’ve ever wondered what goes into creating educational events that are actually valuable, and not just expensive styled shoots, this episode is packed with lessons, honesty, and a behind-the-scenes look at what’s next.
Come to Camp Photography: https://www.mikejeffrey.co/campphotography
Join Wedding Mania: https://joshuahuggettmedia.com/weddingmania
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S03 E11 - I Reduced My Prices and I Made More Money with Zoe Joy Mobbs
Zoe Joy Mobbs, a Newborn & Family Photographer, joins me on the podcast to share her journey of turning a lifelong passion into a thriving creative business. Zoe opens up about how her personal experiences with fertility struggles & motherhood have shaped the emotional connection she brings to her work. We also dive into the realities of running a photography business in a small town where competition is high and word of mouth spreads quickly. Zoe did something crazy last year by lowering her pricing structure and it actually transformed her business for the better. We also talk about the importance of human interaction and how staying true to yourself is the key for long-term success. Whether you're a photographer or creative business owner, you'll find plenty of practical advice and heartfelt inspiration in this episode.
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