FramED: The Wedding Photography Podcast

The dance floooor!!! Well this was a laugh!! The framED boys are back this morning with another episode.Our usual natter to kick us off with some house move updates from Olly and Ollie! Today’s convo is all about the dance floor, why we love it, how we shoot it and of course, we share our favourite ever dance floor memories. James tells the story of his 6am return from a dance floor, Ollie’s top tips for using flash and Olly’s stance on how to help people feel comfortable being photographed. Tonnes of tips in this ep!Plus, Knight Presets are out and ready to purchase on the FramED website. If you’re looking for a new look your images to give your photos more pop and punch, these could be perfect for you!

Olly shares highlights from his family trip to Seville, James reflects on a whirlwind month of birthdays and Ollie brings some exciting house move news— then we dive straight into this week’s topic: speeches!!From how we approach shooting them to the unpredictable, funny and sometimes chaotic moments they bring, we’re unpacking everything. We talk through our mindset on the day, how to stay ready for anything and the best ways to navigate speeches without missing the magic.If you’ve ever wondered how we handle this part of the day, listen in now 🎙️

We’re back after a couple of weeks away 😁In this episode, James and Olly catch up on the last couple of weeks, and it’s been a busy one for both of them. Sadly, Ollie Baines couldn’t join us because he was off smashing it at Hyrox 🙌🏾We chat about our time at Nine Dots Day, which was honestly so good. So many brilliant speakers, so many great talks, and a big shoutout to Danny Jack who came along with us and was an absolute joy to have there.We also catch up on Olly’s time at the Fearless Conference in Florence, where he gave a talk about connection with couples and did some street photography with the legendary Dan Morris and Rafe Abrook.James also fills us in on the Top 50 Wedding Photographers drinks night organised by Style and Professional Photo Mag, plus his film only portrait session.Such a fun one to record. Go give it a listen 🎧

Fresh back from half term and we have much to catch up on!Only 5 weeks until our FramED pre season party drinks - get booked in via the FramED website!Olly’s birthday and axe throwing antics!James calling out Floyd Mayweather Jr..And an Ollie fitness comp ft Jonny Ward — who produced the music behind the FramED intro.Then we get into it: how we shoot wedding ceremonies without losing our style.Lenses. Settings. Tough church light. Creative positioning. Real horror stories and the best ceremonies we’ve ever captured.Loads in this one today and hopefully plenty to take away with you to your next wedding🎙️🔥

New FramED Podcast episode is live, and this one’s a special one 🎉We’re chatting with our very own Olly Knight, fresh off winning UK Wedding Photographer of the Year at The Wedding Industry Awards 🤯🏆Ollie Baines couldn’t make it, so we called in the absolute legend Chelsea Cannar to jump on the mic with us, and she did not disappoint 😁🙌🏾Olly talks us through the slightly chaotic journey up to Liverpool, the nerves before the announcement, what it actually felt like hearing his name announced, and of course, the after party 🥳Massive thank you again Chelsea, we loved having you on (well done with your song back to Olly too) 🤍And a massive congratulations Olly, we’re so proud of you 👏🏾

The FramED Podcast returns with some exciting news… 👀(It may or may not be about a very exciting March Social...)In this episode James leads the chat as we break down how to book weddings when things feel a little quiet.From Google to social media to good old-fashioned in-person connections, we share what’s actually worked for us to increase bookings.Hopefully a helpful way to kick off 2026 🎙️Let’s gooooo

We’re wrapping up the year with a festive Framed send off!In this episode, we recap the Framed Christmas party: the highlights, the moments that made it special and yes…we hope it brings serious FOMO to anyone who missed it.This week we chat through:•⁠ ⁠Our highlights from the event•⁠ ⁠A full recap of the night•⁠ ⁠Plans for future Framed events 👀•⁠ ⁠Ollie & Olly also share details on their photography courses launching in January, plus:🎄 Our Christmas plans🏃🏻 Ollie’s upcoming HYROX competition keeping him accountable📷 James shooting his final wedding of the year🕺🏻 Olly heading into his last wedding of 2025 with the new Canon R6 Mark IIIA relaxed, festive wrap-up to the year! Thanks for listening, supporting and being part of Framed. See you in 2026 🫶🏻

Today’s episode was a fun one! We sat down with the amazing Aidan Willis Films — an absolute legend and someone we’ve all loved working with at weddings over the years.In this episode we chat about:•⁠ ⁠His approach to weddings and the style he’s honed•⁠ ⁠Some great gems on attracting couples who are the right fit•⁠ ⁠How photo and video can work together seamlessly on a wedding day•⁠ ⁠And most importantly… Olly Knight has written a brand-new song for this episode. Some might say it’s his best one yet 😂It’s packed with genuinely helpful tips and advice.Let us know what you think in the comments! 🎙️✨

The trio are back together again and this week we’re checking in with James, who’s now officially a dad of three boys! We chat about how he’s coping, what life looks like for him right now and the chaos and joy of a growing family 🫶🏻Then we dive into the heart of this week’s episode: building strong, meaningful client relationships with your couples.🖊️ We share our best tips for getting to know your couples on a deeper level, creating trust and forming connections that go far beyond simply taking photos. 🗣️ From communication to expectations to the little things that make a big difference — we cover it all.💥 If you want to elevate your client experience and create genuine relationships that last, this one’s for you.

This week, we’re diving deep into brand identity and more specifically, how we’ve fine-tuned our online presence to attract the right couples on Instagram!✈️ Olly’s back from his (relaxing 👀) family holiday in Turkey 🇹🇷 🏠 James is knee deep in house renovations and ‘nesting mode’ ahead of baby no.3! 👶 ☕️ Whilst Ollie is injecting caffeine intravenously after 3 weddings in 1 week! 🎉 We discuss:💡 How to make your brand feel authentic and consistent.📸 Tips to show off your work to potential couples on social media.🚫 Why endless scrolling on other photographers instas isn’t helping your business — and what to do instead!If you’ve ever felt stuck on Instagram or unsure how to stand out online, this one’s for you!!

It’s October! The cameras are heavy, the edit queues are long and the coffee’s running dangerously low. In this episode, James, Olly, and Ollie sit down for an honest and heartfelt chat about wedding fatigue — what it looks like, how it sneaks up on us and how we can find ways to deal with burnout. From the emotional and creative toll of back-to-back weddings, to the struggle of staying inspired when you’re running on empty. The boys share personal stories, symptoms they’ve noticed and the small habits that help them recharge and reconnect with the joy of what they do.A wholesome, relatable and refreshingly honest episode — perfect for any photographer feeling the weight of wedding season. Get the coffee on and enjoy this one!

✈️ This week on FramED we’re flying to the land of destination weddings!We’re chatting about:How we landed our very first destination weddings 🌍The horror stories nobody tells you 😅Whether they’re really worth the hype (and the hassle)And ultimately…why we absolutely love them ❤️If you’ve ever dreamed of shooting abroad—or you’re curious about the reality behind the Instagram highlights then this one’s for you.