16: This is Lauren Brimhall This is Reportage Podcast

A real pleasure to bring you the fantastic Lauren Brimhall for Episode 16 of the This is Reportage Podcast! Lauren was joint-first in the USA on This is Reportage for 2019, and has won countless awards from other associations too. Stick with us today as Lauren shares all about:

• what she does in the quiet season (including writing a young adult novel),
• her journey from journalism into weddings,
• the importance of capturing memories,
• the benefits of wedding photography when it comes to being a mum,
• the things she keeps in mind whilst shooting,
• perseverance and work ethic,
• why she advises against outsourcing,
• learning from her own work,
• how some shots can appear staged even if they're completely natural,
• what 'success' means to her,
• the importance of personality in weddings,
• why she enjoys teaching,
• the turning point in her career,
• what annoys her in the industry,
• the story behind a specific Reportage Award of hers (the one with the bear),
• advice for people who have been shooting for a while but aren't happy,
• our supportive community,
• what she's afraid of,
• the dangerous and/or bizarre situations she puts herself into to capture moments,
• the most challenging part of our job,
• the power of referrals,
• the first thing she does after a wedding,
• what makes a good wedding photographer,
• and much more...

For a full transcript, and to join us at This is Reportage, head to our website at https://thisisreportage.com/