Shutter Up! Podcast

Ever left your entire gear bag at a courthouse? How about almost getting hit by a police car on your way to a session? In this episode, Rachael shares the wild story of how she forgot her Pelican case and her off-camera flash—on two separate shoots—and somehow still managed to pull it all off.

We talk through how to stay calm when things go sideways, the systems we should be using to keep track of our gear (oops), and the moments th...

Grab your tea (or a soju melon), because this episode is WILD. When one photographer sends out a gallery from a styled shoot, she never expects another photographer to download, post, and pass the photos off as her own—on her website, socials, and even client galleries.But wait… it gets worse.She gaslights. She lies. She rebrands.We’re diving into the unhinged true story of photo theft, a cease and desist, and the shocking twist th...

This week, we’re switching gears, we are putting down our cameras and grabbing our paintbrushes (and our wine), and catching up on life, business, and everything in between—while attempting the ultimate challenge: painting each other!

It’s equal parts chaos and creativity as we sip, chat, and reveal our masterpieces at the end of the episode. From behind-the-scenes updates to unfiltered thoughts on recent shoots, this one’s all...

We’re back with part two of our catch up and chit-chat—and we’re not holding back! From being awkward behind the camera to second-shooter slip-ups, this episode dives into the real-life lessons every photographer can learn something from. We’re talking about how to handle insecure brides with grace, why posture cues matter more than you think, and when trying to help can actually make things worse.Plus, how to confidently set bound...

What do Twilight, one-star reviews, and filming adult content in a photography studio have in common? Honestly, we wish we didn’t know either. In this episode, we’re talking about the awkwardness of booking old classmates, our painfully shy high school era, and the absolute chaos that unfolded at a recent studio session — involving a sticky situation (literally), a cleaning fee scam, and one very helpful dad. We’re pulling back the...

Is going full-time as a photographer still worth it in 2025? In this episode, we unpack Rachael’s decision to leave her corporate job (again!) to pursue photography full time—and what it really takes to make that leap.

We talk hustle culture, the pressure to always be busy, why “full-time” looks different for everyone, and how client trust is built (and broken) through turnaround times, communication, and consistency. Plus, we get i...

In this candid episode, we’re unpacking the real, unfiltered journey of navigating life between a full-time corporate job and the dream of being a full-time photographer. From quitting a 9-to-5 during COVID to shooting 50+ weddings in one year, to dipping back into the corporate world—and now feeling the creative itch again—we talk about burnout, stability, money anxiety, social pressure, and everything in between.

Whether you're de...

Welcome back to the Shutter Up Podcast — where we listen and don't judge... well, mostly. 😂In Part 2 of our confessions series, we're spilling even more tea on photography trends we've loved, hated, and been lowkey forced into. From blurry wedding photos and moody editing regrets, to a groom accidentally being called Big Papa, nothing is off-limits.We're also reacting to juicy photographer submissions (including so...

Episode 8 We're back with another round of "We Listen and We Don't Judge"... except this time, it's the other Rachael's turn to confess! What started as a casual game quickly turned into a full-blown wedding photographer confessional session — and let's just say, there were moments that left jaws on the floor (literally). A plot twist no one would see coming! Tune in for shocking stories, real talk, and plenty of laughs as we dive ...

In this episode of Shutter Up Podcast, we play a hilarious round of "We Listen and We Don't Judge" — where one Rachael shares all the cringe-worthy things she did as a brand-new wedding photographer, and the other Rachael definitely tries (and mostly fails) not to judge. From rookie mistakes to hard-learned lessons, we're keeping it real, laughing at ourselves, and proving that everyone starts somewhere. If you need a reminder that...