Ever felt like you're just one wedding away from snapping?

In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the intense mental and physical toll of being a wedding creative.

We dive deep into the chaos of a 500-guest, multi-day wedding and the logistical nightmare of shooting solo in a massive venue. It's a candid chat about the pre-wedding anxiety, the pressure we put on ourselves to constantly do more, and the art of "crying on the inside like a winner" while keeping a smile on for our clients.

We also explore:

• The delicate dance between photographers and videographers on a wedding day.
• Why the wedding market in Scotland seems to be thriving while others are struggling.
• The search for the perfect side hustle (and the reality of drone work).
• Our personal highs and lows, from emotional school leavers' assemblies to a stress-induced twitchy eye that just won't quit.

If you’ve ever felt the burnout creeping in, this one’s for you.

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Timestamps:

(00:44) - The Chaos of a 500-Guest Wedding

(04:55) - The Nightmare Logistics of a Huge Wedding Venue

(07:10) - "Crying on the Inside": The Real Mental Load of a Wedding Creative

(12:02) - Is Our Pre-Wedding Anxiety Getting Worse Over Time?

(13:51) - Photographer vs. Videographer: Who's In Charge on the Day?

(18.00) - Are We Asking too much of Ourselves?

(22:12) - A Rainy 8-Hour Elopement Shoot in Edinburgh

(26:45) - The "North-South Divide": Why is the Scottish Wedding Market Booming?

(31:12) - Weird Scottish Laws, Side Hustles & a Drone Business Reality Check

(38:39) - Our Highs & Lows of the Week

From navigating 100+ group shots to flying drones through fireworks at 11 pm, we share the stories that don't make it to the wedding album. If you're a creative feeling the strain, let us know your experiences in the comments below!

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