Complete Wedding Photography for Couples Getting Married
This wedding planning podcast is meant to help couples, just like you, have NO REGRETS about their choice of wedding photographer or the resulting wedding images. It will walk you through every single phase from getting engaged to the anniversary session as it mostly relates to photography—though there may be some general planning tips from time to time. The publishing schedule is every Tuesday at 6 a.m. CST and periodic bonus episodes on Thursdays at 6 a.m. CST. In each episode, I’ll try to tackle a common problem or obstacle that I have personally experienced over the years of shooting weddings or I’ll discuss something that I'm currently observing in the industry. Occasionally, I’ll invite other photographers from all over the world to join me and offer their insight and expertise for your listening pleasure.
Episodes
🎙️ Episode 124/Season 4: Wedding Photography—What Are You Really Paying For?
Wedding photography pricing can vary dramatically—but what are you actually paying for?
In this episode, Tammy Blalock breaks down the real value behind wedding photography, from experience and consistency to emotional intelligence and presence. Learn why photography is more than just images, how your photographer influences your wedding day...
🎙️ Episode 123/Season 4: The First Look Pressure—Should You Do One or Not?
First looks are often recommended—but are they right for every couple?
In this episode, Tammy Blalock breaks down the pros, cons, and emotional differences between a first look and seeing each other at the aisle. Learn how timelines, pressure, and expectations influence this decision—and how to choose what truly fits your relationship.
If you’r...
🎙️ Episode 122/Season 4: Are Wedding Galleries Too Big?
More photos doesn’t always mean more value—but limiting them in advance can be just as problematic.
In this episode, Tammy Blalock breaks down the difference between coverage, curation, and restriction in wedding photography. She explains why pre-determined image counts can limit storytelling, how overly large galleries can dilute emotional impact, and what coup...
🎙️ Episode 121/Season 4: Second Shooters—Essential or Over-Sold?
Do you really need a second photographer at your wedding?
In this episode, Tammy Blalock breaks down when second shooters are essential—especially during getting ready coverage—and why staying present in one space is critical for documentary storytelling and building trust.
She also explains when a second photographer may not be necessary, including more...
🎙️ Episode 120/Season 4: The “Unplugged Wedding” Debate—Is It Actually Necessary?
Unplugged weddings have become common advice—but are they truly necessary?
In this episode, Tammy Blalock explores the nuances behind unplugged ceremonies, separating guest behavior from blanket rules. Learn when unplugged weddings enhance the experience, when they may be unnecessary, and how to make a decision that aligns with your val...
🎙️ Episode 119/Season 4: Legacy Over Likes
Are your wedding photos being created for social media — or for the future?
In this episode, Tammy Blalock explores the difference between performance-driven photography and legacy-driven storytelling. Learn how trends, algorithms, and viral moments influence modern weddings — and why emotionally grounded, documentary images age far better than attention-based content.
For gu...
🎙️ Episode 118/Season 4: The Invisible Work of a Wedding Photographer
The most important work a wedding photographer does is rarely visible.
In this episode, Tammy Blalock explains the constant awareness, emotional intelligence, anticipation, and technical decisions happening behind the scenes on a wedding day. Learn why documentary photography is active, not passive — and how invisible decision-making shapes the ima...
🎙️ Episode 117/Season 4: The Timeline Lie — Why Packed Schedules Kill Great Photos
A tightly packed wedding timeline might look efficient on paper—but it can quietly undermine the emotion and authenticity couples want most.
In this episode, Tammy Blalock explains why breathing room is essential for meaningful wedding photography. Learn how over-scheduling creates tension, why buffer time deepens emotional storytellin...
🎙️ Episode 116/Season 4: You Don’t Actually Want Pinterest Photos
Pinterest and Instagram can be helpful tools for inspiration—but replicating someone else’s wedding rarely produces meaningful, lasting images.
In this episode, Tammy Blalock explains why copying viral poses can shift the focus from authentic storytelling to performance, and how couples can communicate their preferences without forcing moments. Learn h...
🎙️ Episode 115/Season 4: Do Wedding Photographers Really Edit Every Photo?
Couples often wonder what happens to their photos after the wedding day and what “editing” actually means. In this episode, Tammy explains how photographers curate and edit wedding galleries, why RAW files aren’t delivered, and how editing decisions shape the final story.
This episode also connects editing philosophy to coverage time and deliv...
🎙️ Episode 114/Season 4: How Many Hours of Wedding Photography Do You Really Need?
Choosing how many hours of wedding photography to book is one of the most important—and most misunderstood—decisions couples make while planning. In this episode, Tammy explains why couples often underestimate coverage needs, when six hours can work, and why eight to ten hours is considered the industry norm.
This episode also explores...
🎙️ Episode 113/Season 4: Is Wedding Photography Really Worth the Cost?
Wedding photography pricing is one of the most common—and most confusing—topics couples encounter during engagement season. In this episode, Tammy answers real questions couples are asking online about why wedding photography costs what it does and what that investment truly includes.
This episode breaks down the difference between cost and value,...
🎙️ Episode 112/Season 4: How Documentary Wedding Photography Actually Works
Documentary wedding photography isn’t passive—and it isn’t luck.
In this episode, Tammy Blalock explains what documentary photography actually looks like on a real wedding day, from constant anticipation and decision-making to subtle guidance, movement, and trust.
This episode helps couples understand how documentary photographers capture flee...
🎙️ Episode 111/Season 4: The Return of True-to-Color Editing
Wedding photography trends come and go—but honest color endures.
In this episode, Tammy Blalock breaks down why true-to-color editing is making a comeback and why it matters more than couples often realize. From heavy filters and stylized presets to skin tones, florals, and venue details, Tammy explains how editing choices directly impact how your wedding d...
🎙️ Episode 110/Season 4: What Changed When I Let Go (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this two-episode story, Tammy Blalock shares how trust—earned long before the wedding day—creates space for real emotion and meaningful storytelling.
She explains how trust spreads from the couple to their families and friends, why relaxed people create better photographs, and how letting go of control allowed her to document weddings with clar...
🎙️ Episode 109/Season 4: The Day I Stopped Chasing Perfect (Part 1)
In this episode, award-winning wedding photojournalist Tammy Blalock shares a deeply personal reflection on perfection, control, and her early misconceptions about photojournalistic wedding photography.
Tammy opens up about her creative evolution, the moment she realized that true storytelling can’t be forced, and why learning to recognize moments—no...
🎙️ Episode 108/Season 4: AI Can’t See Emotion — Why Photojournalists Still Matter
In this episode, award-winning wedding photojournalist Tammy Blalock explains why AI — no matter how advanced — will never replace the eye, intuition, or emotional intelligence of a real wedding storyteller.
Tammy breaks down exactly what AI can do ethically, where it helps streamline workflows, and where photographers must draw the lin...
🎙️ Episode 107/Season 4: What Wedding Photographers Wish Couples Knew
In this episode, award-winning wedding photojournalist Tammy Blalock opens up about the things photographers wish couples knew — the honest, practical insights that can completely transform both your experience and your final wedding gallery.
Tammy shares why presence matters more than perfection, why Pinterest shouldn’t become a shot list, and how...
🎙️ Episode 106/Season 4: Motion Blur — Emotion in Motion
In this episode, award-winning wedding photojournalist Tammy Blalock breaks down one of her most used creative techniques—motion blur.
Tammy explains how she uses it intentionally to show energy, movement, and emotion within still images. Rather than striving for technical perfection, she embraces blur as a storytelling tool that brings her photos to life.
Wheth...
🎙️ Episode 105/Season 4: Finally—The World Gets It: Real Over Posed
After years of championing authenticity, award-winning wedding photojournalist Tammy Blalock shares her excitement that the wedding industry is finally embracing real, candid moments over staged perfection.
In this episode, Tammy opens up about her early misconceptions—how she once believed photojournalistic photographers simply didn’t know how to po...
Popular Podcasts
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.