Photography Podcast for Beginners Turn your passion into a full-time business with The Retake by Unscripted Photographers . Hosted by resident photographer Anna Hutchcroft, this podcast is packed with practical tips and honest conversations to help beginner photographers grow — creatively and financially. 🎧 Join us for episodes on: Emotional storytelling through photography Building a magnetic photography brand Social media and marketing that actually works Pricing, mindset, and staying sane while scaling your photography business 📸 Brought to you by the creators of the Unscripted App , the go-to app for poses, prompts, and workflow tools to help you grow your dream business. Follow us on Instagram → @unscriptedphotographers
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About the host
Unscripted Photographers hosts The Retake, a business show with 96 episodes published.
Mari Trancoso on Motherhood, Work, and Finding Your Way Back
Apr 20, 202655mEp. 960
What does returning to your work actually look like after becoming a mother? Wedding and family photographer Mari Trancoso gets into the messy, honest reality of building a photography business alongside motherhood — shi
James Wolf on Why Grad Photos Don't Have to be Boring
Apr 6, 202652mEp. 950
Grad photography gets overlooked a lot in the wedding world - treated as filler work between bigger bookings, or a stepping stone to something more "serious." In this episode, James Wolf breaks down what actually changes
Daniel Kim on Pricing Film Photography
Mar 23, 202656mEp. 940
Film photography gets talked about a lot in wedding photography — especially when it comes to pricing. In this episode, Daniel Kim breaks down what actually changes when you start shooting film, from how you approach exp
Chandla Manning on the Rise of Wedding Content Creators
Mar 9, 202657mEp. 930
Wedding content creators are becoming a regular part of the vendor team — but what exactly do they do, and how does the role differ from photography or videography? In this episode, we talk with Chandla Manning, director
Koko King on Bringing Editorial Energy to Weddings
Feb 23, 202655mEp. 920
Wedding photographer and fine art creative Koko King doesn’t believe in “just showing up.” In this episode of The Retake, we unpack what it actually means to bring editorial energy to a wedding day — from sculpting light
Marcella Laine on Presence as a Creative Skill
Jan 26, 202652mEp. 910
Wedding and elopement photographer Marcella Laine on why presence, preparation, and adaptability are no longer optional in wedding photography. In this episode of The Retake, we break down shooting in unpredictable outdo
EP90 - The Photographer/Videographer Dynamic on a Wedding Day -- with Georgia & Micah, and Kristin Meuth
Jan 5, 20261h 8mEp. 900
Who should lead posing on a wedding day — the photographer or the videographer? We sit down with two wedding photographers (Georgia & Micah) and a wedding videographer (Kristin) to unpack the real dynamics of working tog
EP89 - How to Bring Heart Into Minis (From Someone Who Doesn’t Shoot Them) -- with Brooke Schultz
Nov 27, 202554mEp. 890
Family photographer and educator Brooke Schultz shares how to create emotive family mini sessions without sacrificing heart, even in the busiest season. We break down her story-first approach, how to quickly build trust,
EP88 - Your Funnel's Broken. Here's How to Fix It. -- with Rachel Traxler
Nov 10, 202559mEp. 880
Learn how to sell your photography services without the awkward pitch. In this episode, Rachel Traxler shares how to build a sales funnel that feels personal, converts better clients, and protects your creative energy. W
EP87 – Why the Weird Bits Matter Most -- with Oli Sansom of Briars Atlas
Oct 27, 202557mEp. 870
Weddings are weird — and that’s what makes them beautiful. Melbourne photographer Oli Sansom joins us to talk about paying attention, resisting content culture, surviving chaos, and why the images that matter most often
EP86 – The Unexpected Value of Mentoring -- with Summer Grace
Oct 13, 202556mEp. 860
A lot of photographers dream about teaching one day, but most hold back because they don’t feel “ready.” In this episode, Summer Grace returns to the podcast to talk about why waiting might be the wrong move. We get into
EP85 - Curate Your Way to Better Clients -- with Cam from LENSEL
Sep 29, 202540mEp. 850
Your portfolio doesn’t need to be bigger — it needs better curation. In this episode, Cam from LENSEL shares why your taste is your most powerful asset as a photographer, how to make the most of the work you already have
EP84 - Bold Branding Lessons -- with Freddie Öst from SNASK
Sep 15, 20251h 1mEp. 840
Freddie Öst from world-class branding agency SNASK joins us to talk about branding, imperfection, and what photographers can learn from design. We dig into “pink lies” and the art of faking it till you make it, how to bu
EP83 - Why “Being Nice” Is Burning You Out -- with Todd Smith
Sep 1, 202546mEp. 830
Todd Smith joins us to unpack the hidden costs of people-pleasing and why highly sensitive people struggle with boundaries. We explore how self-abandonment shows up in creative work, what aligned decision-making actually
EP82 - Let the Struggle Shape You -- with Lauren Ashley
Aug 18, 202558mEp. 820
Lauren Ashley Grenda shares how life’s hardest moments — from premature motherhood to personal tragedy — shaped her artistry and drive. In this candid conversation, she reveals how compassion born from her lived experien
EP81 - Build a Photography Career Without Buying Ads -- with Jon Taylor Sweet
Aug 4, 202559mEp. 810
Jon Taylor Sweet shares how he grew from shooting on an iPhone to becoming an internationally recognised photographer—without spending a cent on ads. Hear how word‑of‑mouth built his career, why serving clients comes bef
EP80 - How to Prep Kids for a Photoshoot -- with Laura-Jane Ferguson
Jul 22, 202544mEp. 800
Photographing kids can be unpredictable! But with the right prep, it doesn’t have to be stressful. In this episode, I chat with family and branding photographer, kid whisperer, and former teacher Laura Jane Ferguson abou
EP79 - We Need to Talk About Privacy in Photography -- with Lindsay Coulter
Jul 8, 20251h 14mEp. 790
You don’t have to niche down or share every photo online to build a photography business that works for you. Lindsay Coulter joins us to talk about what it really means to shoot with heart — from weddings to family sessi
EP78 - Van Life, Elopements & Natural Posing Tips -- with Becca Cannon
Jun 24, 20251h 0mEp. 780
You don’t need a big studio, luxury clients, or perfect timelines to build a meaningful photography business. Becca Cannon joins us to talk about how she left traditional weddings behind, embraced elopements, and hit the
EP77 - Stop Grinding, Start Creating -- with Miles Witt Boyer
Jun 9, 202546mEp. 770
You don’t need awards, followers, or a six-figure floral budget to make meaningful work. Photographer Miles Witt Boyer joins us to talk about legacy, leadership, and why chasing vanity metrics will burn you out faster th
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The Retake is hosted by Unscripted Photographers. The show is categorised under business (entrepreneurship) and has published 96 episodes.
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