Hosted by Matt Dodd · 🇺🇸 us · EN · 89 episodes
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Hey, it’s Matt (@mattdoddphoto). I’m talking wedding photography, the stuff they don’t teach you in school, and all the behind the scenes realities of being a photographer. From fun tips on lighting, posing, editing, business, social media and more, I share what I’ve learned (sometimes the hard way) and chat with other creatives too. Sit back, relax, and let’s chat photography!
Matt Dodd hosts Photo Chat with Matt, a education show with 89 episodes published.
Whether you realise it or not, the way you talk about yourself and your business has a huge impact on how other people see you. In this episode of Photo Chat with Matt, I'm talking about confidence, personal branding, an
Being a wedding photographer comes with a huge amount of responsibility, and in this episode of Photo Chat with Matt, I’m talking about the standards I think our industry should be holding itself to. Lately, I’ve seen mo
Nearly missing a wedding ceremony because of a parking mistake was not how I planned to start my photography career. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing some of the biggest mistakes, funniest moments, hardest lessons, an
In today’s episode of Photo Chat with Matt, I’m chatting about a recent trip to the dentist that randomly turned into a much bigger thought about photography businesses, client experience, and the way we treat people. I
I'm chatting through my top tips for photographing a wedding, straight off the back of this season and honestly just years of figuring it out the hard way. This one is basically me pulling apart everything that actually
I’ve been scrolling Instagram a lot recently and I swear I keep seeing the same reel over and over again… just from different photographers. Same edits, same poses, same transitions, same kind of vibe. And at the same ti
People don’t remember every photo… but they always remember how you made them feel. This episode was inspired by a message I received from a recent bride, saying how relaxed she felt during the couples photos and how all
AI is everywhere right now in the photography world, and instead of panic or fear, this episode is a calm, honest and positive conversation about what it actually means for photographers in 2026. In this episode, I talk
What actually makes a good wedding photographer? Because if you look online, you’d think it’s all about the latest gear, perfect edits, loads of followers, or winning awards… but when it comes to a real wedding day, none
If I could start my photography business again today, knowing everything I know now, what would I do differently? In this episode, I’m reflecting on the lessons I’ve learned from running my videography business back in 2
Styled shoots, content days, workshops… whatever you want to call them, they’ve become a huge part of the wedding photography industry. You see the images everywhere online, beautiful couples, incredible florals, perfect
In this episode of Photo Chat, I’m diving headfirst into the world of wedding photography awards and why, honestly, they don’t matter as much as you think. I’ve won awards before, but I’ve never posted about them, becaus
This week, we’re mixing things up a bit. I asked ChatGPT to throw 20 “Would You Rather” questions at me about photography, weddings, Instagram, clients… you name it. And I'm answering them live on the podcast. No thinkin
SD card prices sending the photography world into a frenzy. In this episode, I cut through the hysteria and share why you don’t need to stockpile SD cards or raise your prices. Drawing on years of experience, I explain h
Are you running your photography business the same way you were two or three years ago? In this episode, I talk about growth, mindset, and why confidence doesn’t mean staying the same. It means being secure enough to evo
Are you ready for some honest, unfiltered opinions about wedding photography? In this episode, I share eight hot takes drawn from nearly a decade of experience in the industry. These are my thoughts on everything from we
Want to stay calm, confident, and consistently improve in your wedding photography and life? In this episode, I break down Nick Saban’s famous" process over panic" mindset and show how it applies to weddings, client book
I’m sharing my full guide to shooting weddings, from the very first preparation to delivering the final gallery. I dive into everything I do to make wedding days run smoothly, including organizing logistics, creating che
Let's chat about how I approach wedding calls with couples and why I believe they don’t need to feel awkward, forced, or sales-y. I share my personal approach, and why being yourself on these calls is one of the most imp
With a new wedding season on the horizon, it’s easy to feel like new gear is the answer. But before you buy another lens, it’s worth stopping to reflect. In this episode, I talk about choosing camera lenses with intentio
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