Hot Take: You’re Failing Couples If You Don’t Sell Albums (Here’s How)

The Case of the Two 1-Star Reviews 👀 - Photographer turns Detective 🕵️‍♀️

Buckle up, besties — for our last episode for season 2, we got a juicy one for you. Rachael got hit with two one-star reviews in one weekend… and not from clients 😭. A chill trip to Chattanooga turned into a full-blown investigation involving a cranky waitress, goat milk soap, and a woman named Brooke who seriously messed with the wrong photographer. In true Rachael fashion, she put on her detective hat 🕵️‍♀️, went full FBI mode, and uncovered exactly who left the fake reviews — and why. Spoiler: it’s even pettier than you think. We’re breaking down how to handle online hate, why protecting your business reputation matters, and how to laugh through the chaos (with maybe a touch of revenge satisfaction). If you’ve ever wanted to clap back at a fake review or live out your inner detective fantasy, this one’s for you. 🎧 Tune in for rage, receipts, and sweet vindication. 📲 Tag us @shutteruppodcast and tell us: Would YOU have called her out or let karma do its thing? 👀

Wildest Wedding Photographer Horror Stories: From Homeless Men to Moms Who Peed Themselves

This week, we’re diving into your craziest wedding stories — and trust us, they did not disappoint. From a homeless man breaking into a couple’s honeymoon suite, to our favorite speeches, to a groom who was two hours late because he was “just chillin’”… we’ve officially heard it all. Grab your coffee (or as Rachael likes to say your "Cafeitos"), buckle up, and prepare to laugh, cringe, and maybe develop a few new fears. 💌 Have a wild wedding story of your own? DM us or submit it on Instagram @shutteruppodcast — we might read it on the next episode!

I Shot a Proposal in a Downpour… Then My Camera Died 😬🌈

Shut up—it’s the Shutter Up Podcast 🎙️ Today we dive into: • A proposal shoot in a full-on downpour (hello DOUBLE rainbow 🌈) and a camera throwing error mid-session • The most unhinged inquiry we’ve ever heard: an “explicit newborn session”… for a 60-year-old man 😳🍼 • Second-shooter must-knows (angles, safety shots, how to actually be helpful) • How to walk the tightrope between letting the day “breathe” and keeping timelines on track without becoming the bad guy If this gets 15 likes, someone’s getting swaddled. We’re not kidding. 😅 0:00 Cold open + intro 0:30 Rainbow proposal in the rain (and the gear panic) 10:06 New segment: Listener call-ins 10:12 “Explicit newborn session” (adult edition?!) 20:12 Second shooter Qs: what mains REALLY want 28:41 The balance: feel-your-day vs. timeline control 47:51 Outro 💌 Call in your story/question for a shoutout next episode! 👍 Like, subscribe, and comment your wildest inquiry ever. 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @ShutterUpPodcast 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple, and all major platforms. ✨ Don’t forget to subscribe, share, & leave a review!

Mom-zillas, Drama, and Wedding Day Plot Twists

Move over bridezillas — the real chaos usually comes from the moms! In this episode, we spill the tea on wild mother-of-the-bride (and groom!) moments, from moms secretly messaging photographers behind their daughter’s back to mother–son dances that almost didn’t happen. We share our funniest, craziest, and most jaw-dropping “mom-zilla” stories (yes, including the one with earrings coming off 👀). If you’ve ever had to tiptoe around family drama on a wedding day or wondered how to handle an overbearing parent without losing your sanity, this one’s for you. Laugh, gasp, and maybe cringe a little with us — because wedding day drama is never boring. ✨ Listen now for: 💌 Moms secretly emailing vendors 🫣 Family fights before the ceremony 👠 The case of the disappearing groom’s mom 🎤 And why sometimes, this is why people just elope

Hot Take: You’re Failing Couples If You Don’t Sell Albums (Here’s How)

If you’re only delivering an online gallery, you’re leaving money—and legacy—on the table. In this episode of Shutter Up, we dive into the why and how of albums, prints, and reveal sessions that actually sell (without being gross). What you’ll learn: •The mindset shift: albums as legacy, not upsells •How to talk value before the wedding (so buying later isn’t a maybe) •Designing a “yes” album: build big, edit live, let them remove pages •Parent albums, framed canvases, and easy add-ons •Reveal Celebration flow (IRL or Zoom): snacks, story, sign-off, paid •Pricing sanity: simple markups that don’t scare you (or them) •Avoiding the “we’ll do it later” trap (hint: they won’t) Chapters 00:00 Cold open 00:29 Part 2 kickoff: the album hot take 01:35 Why files ≠ legacy 04:37 Prints that actually get hung 14:51 The Reveal Celebration (step-by-step) 16:45 Building the album they’ll buy (and how to shrink it live) 20:47 Remote reveals on Zoom 22:44 Parent albums without the chaos 27:32 Education vs comparison spiral 31:45 Getting critiqued (and why you need it) 34:19 Wrap + next episode tease 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @ShutterUpPodcast 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple, and all major platforms. ✨ Don’t forget to subscribe, share, & leave a review! 🎙️ Shutter Up Podcast – Episode Highlights✨ Connect with Lindsay: Website: https://doublenmedia.com Instagram: @doublenmedia