SEO for Wedding Suppliers in 2026, AI, Google and How to Get More Enquiries

SEO for Wedding Suppliers in 2026, AI, Google and How to Get More Enquiries

Most wedding suppliers are either overcomplicating SEO or avoiding it completely, and both are costing them bookings. In this episode, I sit down with an SEO expert: Katherine [https://www.instagram.com/sunshine.seo.studio/] to strip it back to what actually matters in 2026. No jargon, no recycled advice, just the real shifts happening in how couples search,  what Google is prioritising now, and how AI is working alongside this. We get into what wedding suppliers are getting wrong, whether blogging is still worth your time, how to structure your website so it actually converts, and what you should focus on if you’ve only got a few hours a week to work on it. If you’ve been relying on Instagram and hoping your website will somehow “do its thing”, this will challenge that. You can find Katherine over at: https://www.sunshineseostudio.com/ [https://www.sunshineseostudio.com/] & https://www.instagram.com/sunshine.seo.studio/ 💬 DM me your thoughts on Instagram & join The Unfiltered Lens Broadcast channel over @ginanfernandesphotography [https://www.instagram.com/ginafernandesphotography/] Tiktok: the_unfiltered_lens_ [https://www.tiktok.com/@the_unfiltered_lens_?_r=1&_t=ZN-95oF73H0y0s] ⭐️ Like the episode? A quick review goes a long way! It genuinely helps more than you think. And if you know another photographer who’d love this convo, share it with them or stick it on your Instagram Stories. Got a topic you want me to cover or a guest you’d love to hear from? Drop me a message – I’m always open to ideas. And before you go some goodies for you: Editing photos can take up a lot of time, but AfterShoot simplifies the culling & editing process, letting you focus on the creative side. It’s magic and no wonder they have a magical unicorn as their logo! USE CODE: GINAFERN10 for 10% off after your 1st free month PicTime helps you create personalised galleries that impress clients and bring in extra income through print sales. USE CODE: VAY4PQ for your first month FREE

What If You Didn't Go: Do Wedding Photographers Actually Need Industry Community?

Can you build a profitable, sustainable wedding photography business without attending industry events, conferences, or networking meet-ups? In this episode, I explore what happens when you stop chasing industry validation and start running your creative business more like an independent shop on the high street. With honest responses from photographers, this episode unpacks the difference between community that genuinely supports you and community that quietly exhausts you, and asks whether the pressure to be known by your peers is actually doing anything for your bottom line. If you're a wedding photographer or creative business owner questioning whether industry culture is working for you, or costing you, this one is worth your time. 💬 DM me your thoughts on Instagram & join The Unfiltered Lens Broadcast channel over @ginanfernandesphotography [https://www.instagram.com/ginafernandesphotography/] Tiktok: the_unfiltered_lens_ [https://www.tiktok.com/@the_unfiltered_lens_] ⭐️ Like the episode? A quick review goes a long way! It genuinely helps more than you think. And if you know another photographer who’d love this convo, share it with them or stick it on your Instagram Stories. Got a topic you want me to cover or a guest you’d love to hear from? Drop me a message – I’m always open to ideas. And before you go some goodies for you: Editing photos can take up a lot of time, but AfterShoot simplifies the culling & editing process, letting you focus on the creative side. It’s magic and no wonder they have a magical unicorn as their logo! USE CODE: GINAFERN10 for 10% off after your 1st free month PicTime helps you create personalised galleries that impress clients and bring in extra income through print sales. USE CODE: VAY4PQ for your first month FREE

A Photographer’s Honest Approach to Social Media

If you’ve ever felt like you’re showing up online, posting consistently, doing what everyone says you should be doing, and still questioning whether it’s actually working, this conversation will land. I’m joined by Lake District wedding photographer Tiree Dawson, [https://www.instagram.com/tireedawson/] who runs a consistently busy photography business and is known for being open about how she approaches marketing and social media. We talk about how her business actually grew, the moments where things shifted, and there’s a proper conversation in here about social media, what photographers tend to misunderstand about it, and why her approach is deliberately flexible rather than structured or scheduled. This is not about hacks or quick wins. It’s about understanding what actually works over time, and finding a way of showing up that feels sustainable. If you’ve been questioning your approach to social media or feeling overwhelmed by it, this episode will give you something more grounded to think about. 💬 DM me your thoughts on Instagram @ginanfernandesphotography [https://www.instagram.com/ginafernandesphotography/] - I also have a broadcast channel set up just for this podcast. ⭐️ Like the episode? A quick review goes a long way! It genuinely helps more than you think. And if you know another photographer who’d love this convo, share it with them or stick it on your Instagram Stories. Got a topic you want me to cover or a guest you’d love to hear from? Drop me a message – I’m always open to ideas. And before you go some goodies for you: Editing photos can take up a lot of time, but AfterShoot simplifies the culling & editing process, letting you focus on the creative side. It’s magic and no wonder they have a magical unicorn as their logo! USE CODE: GINAFERN10 for 10% off after your 1st free month PicTime helps you create personalised galleries that impress clients and bring in extra income through print sales. USE CODE: VAY4PQ for your first month FREE

Social Climbing vs Networking in the Wedding Industry, What No One Talks About

In this episode, I’m talking about social climbing in the wedding industry and how it shows up in relationships, networking, and community dynamics. We explore the difference between genuine networking and strategic social positioning, and why the line between the two can feel so blurred in an industry built on visibility, referrals, and reputation. This isn’t about judging people or calling behaviours out. It’s about understanding why social climbing happens, why it works, and what it reveals about how success is actually shaped in the wedding world. If you’re a wedding photographer, creative business owner, or working in the wider wedding industry, this conversation looks at the reality behind connections, status, and opportunity, and what it means for how you choose to build your own relationships moving forward. 💬 DM me your thoughts on Instagram @ginanfernandesphotography [https://www.instagram.com/ginafernandesphotography/] - I also have a broadcast channel set up just for this podcast. ⭐️ Like the episode? A quick review goes a long way! It genuinely helps more than you think. And if you know another photographer who’d love this convo, share it with them or stick it on your Instagram Stories. Got a topic you want me to cover or a guest you’d love to hear from? Drop me a message – I’m always open to ideas. And before you go some goodies for you: Editing photos can take up a lot of time, but AfterShoot simplifies the culling & editing process, letting you focus on the creative side. It’s magic and no wonder they have a magical unicorn as their logo! USE CODE: GINAFERN10 for 10% off after your 1st free month PicTime helps you create personalised galleries that impress clients and bring in extra income through print sales. USE CODE: VAY4PQ for your first month FREE

From Taking Photos to Having a Point of View, With Tom Wright.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your photography business, even when you’re fully booked, this episode will land. I’m joined by photographer and coach Tom Wright, and we unpack what’s really going on beneath that plateau, because it’s rarely about bookings or marketing. We talk about how to develop a point of view in your photography, why so many wedding photographers get lost chasing trends on Instagram, and what actually separates photographers who build a distinctive brand from those who blend in. There’s an honest conversation about confidence, visual language, and why your wedding photography work might not be evolving, even when you’re busy shooting. We also get into positioning, attracting the right clients, and building a sustainable photography business that goes beyond social media performance. If you’re a wedding photographer feeling stuck, this will help you make clearer, more intentional decisions in your work and business. You can find Tom over on instagram here: @ByTomW [https://www.instagram.com/bytomw/] 💬 DM me your thoughts on Instagram @ginanfernandesphotography [https://www.instagram.com/ginafernandesphotography/] - I also have a broadcast channel set up just for this podcast. ⭐️ Like the episode? A quick review goes a long way! It genuinely helps more than you think. And if you know another photographer who’d love this convo, share it with them or stick it on your Instagram Stories. Got a topic you want me to cover or a guest you’d love to hear from? Drop me a message – I’m always open to ideas. And before you go some goodies for you: Editing photos can take up a lot of time, but AfterShoot simplifies the culling & editing process, letting you focus on the creative side. It’s magic and no wonder they have a magical unicorn as their logo! USE CODE: GINAFERN10 for 10% off after your 1st free month PicTime helps you create personalised galleries that impress clients and bring in extra income through print sales. USE CODE: VAY4PQ for your first month FREE