Booking weddings feels harder lately and you’re not imagining it. In this episode of Shoot Your Shot, we break down 2026 wedding consumer trends using insights from Forbes, industry data, and real stories from working photographers. We talk about trust, ghosting, shorter timelines, AI search, and what couples actually need to feel confident booking you.

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Lindsay & Tim unpack their camera bags for the 2026 wedding season.

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Vision-boarding is back for 2026. Lindsay & Tim have templates for you to build your own vision-board and put together your big and small intentions for 2026.

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Lindsay and Tim share their highs and lows, chat about camera gear and feature some listener stories.

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Tim and Lindsay receive listener mail, and answer a listener's question about switching from Canon to Nikon.

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Unique and useful gifts for photographers this holiday season. Forget the cliche gifts. Let’s get creative and thoughtful!

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We ranked the top wedding foods that wedding photographers eat on a typically wedding day. bon apetite!

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Lindsay and Tim discuss the importance of the off-season for photographers, emphasizing the need for intentional rest, planning for the future, and setting up systems for success. They explore the significance of CEO days, reviewing bookings and revenue, and the necessity of creative rest and hobbies. The conversation also covers marketing strategies, setting revenue goals, and actionable steps to take during the offseason to ensure a successful upcoming season.

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Chapters

00:00 Embracing the Offseason 02:49 Intentional Rest and Recharge 05:40 Planning for the Future 08:31 The Importance of CEO Days 11:13 Reviewing Bookings and Revenue 14:11 Creative Rest and Hobbies 16:45 Systems and Workflow Improvements 19:45 Marketing and Lead Generation 22:30 Setting Revenue Goals 25:18 Key Takeaways and Action Steps