Welcome to Episode 16 of To Have & Download, the laid-back wedding photography podcast sponsored by Loxley Colour.

In this episode, Alex is joined by the legendary Jay Doherty. Jay is an award-winning wedding photographer based in the extreme north west of Ireland.

Jay shares his journey to becoming a wedding photographer, his previous jobs, including living and working in California, as well as his passion for skateboarding and yoga.

Alex and Jay also discuss his experiences talking at every DocDay conference and he shares some valuable advice on delivering a better client experience and creating a better work life balance.

If you want to learn more about Jay and his amazing photography, you will find links to everything we mentioned in the episode below.

Website - https://jaydohertyphotography.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jay_doherty_photography/

Learning To Fly - https://www.instagram.com/learningtoflyretreat

And of course here are the links to DocDay & Loxley

DocDay

Website - https://docday.international/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/docday_/

Loxley Colour

Website - https://www.loxleycolour.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/loxleycolour/

Welcome to Episode 15 of To Have & Download, the laid-back wedding photography podcast.

In this episode, Alex is joined by the nicest man in Ireland, Dave McClelland. Dave is an award-winning wedding photographer based in Kilkenny.

Dave shares his journey to becoming a wedding photographer, his previous jobs, including working for HP computers, as well as his experiences of delivering talks at photography conferences and events.

Alex and Dave also discuss his brilliant StoryBord commercial photography, the awesome photography podcast he co-hosts, and his love of Formula 1.

If you want to learn more about Dave and his amazing photography, you will find links to everything we mentioned in the episode below.

Website - https://www.davidmcclelland-photography.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidmcclellandphotography

Commercial - https://www.storybord.ie/

Raw Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6NpZWGydMMAZWQ0oIUESyV?si=3b69c0c3bca64c30

Welcome to Episode 14 of To Have & Download, the laid-back wedding photography podcast.

In this episode, Alex is joined by the amazing Janina Brocklesby. Janina is an award-winning wedding photographer based in the Northwest.

Janina shares her journey to becoming a wedding photographer, what it’s like working as a duo with her photography partner Jawad, as well as their style and approach to weddings.

Alex and Janina also discuss this year's awesome Doc Day wedding photography conference, the announcement of her upcoming talk at next year's event, and her eclectic taste in music.

If you want to learn more about Janina and her amazing photography you will find links to everything we mentioned in the episode below.

Website - https://reportage-studios.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/reportagestudios/

Doc Day - https://docday.international/

Welcome to Episode 13 of To Have & Download, the laid-back wedding photography podcast.

In this episode, Alex is joined by the awesome Jenna Kathleen. Jenna is an award-winning wedding photographer based in the North East.

Jenna shares her photographic journey from studying photography at university to her experience as a professional retoucher and what initially drew her to becoming a wedding photographer. She also chats about her style and approach to capturing the wedding day.

Alex and Jenna also discuss last year's NineDots gathering, the positive impact being part of a photography community has had on their work, and her upcoming talk at the NineDots Motion event in London.

If you want to learn more about Jenna and her amazing photography, the links below will take you to everything we mentioned in the episode.

Website - https://www.jennakathleen.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jennakathleenphotographer

NineDots Motion - https://nine-dots.co/events/hybrid-wedding-photography-workshop/

Welcome to Episode 12 of To Have & Download, the laid-back wedding photography podcast.

In this episode, Alex is joined by the fabulous Eve Dunlop. Eve is an award-winning wedding photographer based in the Cotswolds.

Eve shares her journey to becoming a wedding photographer and her relationship with photography growing up. She also chats about her style and approach to wedding photography and her experience speaking for the first time at DocDay earlier this year

Alex and Eve also discuss the importance of adapting in an ever-changing industry & maintaining a professional relationship with clients, whether you need to label your style and her new role as a creative marketing manager.

If you want to learn more about Eve and her amazing photography you will find links to everything we mentioned in the episode below.

Website - https://www.evedunlopphotography.co.uk/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/eve_dunlop_photography/

Welcome to Episode 11 of To Have & Download, the laid-back wedding photography podcast.

In this episode, Alex is joined by the lovely Erica Hawkins. Erica is an award-winning documentary wedding & family photographer from Hertfordshire.

Erica shares her journey to becoming a wedding photographer, how she deals with imposter syndrome and chats about her previous careers working in the art publishing and photography marketing industries.

Alex and Erica also discuss her family photography, how important it was during Covid 19 keeping a photographic journal of family life and having her work exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery.

If you want to learn more about Erica and her amazing photography you will find links to everything wetalked about in the episode below.

Website - https://www.ericahawkinsphotography.co.uk/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ericahawkinsphotography/

Little faces big feelings gallery - https://www.redeye.org.uk/exhibitions/maria-reaney-presents-little-faces-big-feelings-library-birmingham

Taylor Wessing Portrait - https://www.ericahawkinsphotography.co.uk/taylor-wessing-photographic-portrait-prize/

Covid 19 Journal - https://www.ericahawkinsphotography.co.uk/covid19photodiary/

Welcome to Episode 10 of To Have & Download, the laid-back wedding photography podcast.

In this episode, Alex is joined by the brilliant Kevin Mullins.

Kevin is an award-winning documentary wedding photographer and educator based in Malmesbury.

Having shot over 800 weddings since 2007, Kevin chats candidly about his impressive career and experiences as a wedding photographer. He also chats about what inspired him to completely change his career and become a wedding photographer and why he has now decided to retire from wedding photography.

Alex and Kevin also discuss the next chapter in his photographic career and chat about his love of street photography, ideas for documentary projects, and the wedding and street photography workshops and mentoring Kevin offers.

If you want to learn more about Kevin, his amazing wedding photography, and details about his mentoring and workshops you will find links to his websites and Instagram below.

Kevin's Wedding Photography

Website - https://www.kevinmullinsphotography.co.uk/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kevinmullinsphotography/

Welcome to Episode 9 of To Have & Download, the laid-back wedding photography podcast.

In this episode, Alex is joined by the fantastic Ed Godden. Ed is an award-winning wedding photographer based in Nottinghamshire.

Ed shares his journey to becoming a wedding photographer and chats about his previous work as a successful press photographer capturing celebrity events, premiership football matches, and music festivals.

Alex and Ed also discuss his approach to wedding photography, the workshops, mentoring, and training resources available on his website, and how Ed likes to spend his downtime.

Don't forget, there is also a video version of this podcast available on Spotify where you can see all of the images being discussed on the show. And if you want to learn more about Ed and his amazing wedding photography you will find links to websites and Instagram below.

Ed's Wedding Photography

Website - https://www.edgodden.co.uk/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/edgodden/