In this episode of The Wedding Frame, I sit down with wedding photographer Camila Margotta to talk about the power of supportive relationships in the wedding photography industry. We dive into Camila’s journey into wedding photography, how she stumbled into weddings, and the importance of assisting, second shooting, and building a trusted network of vendors. Camila shares her approach to client communication, booking processes, and balancing work with family life, as well as her tips for standing out in a saturated market while staying authentic and kind. This episode is full of practical advice for photographers starting out and anyone wanting to learn how to nurture vendor relationships and create meaningful client experiences.

Key takeaways:

• Many photographers find their way into weddings unexpectedly, and building skill, confidence, and education before charging clients creates a strong foundation and long term trust.
• Kindness, genuine connection, and how you treat people can be just as important as talent, often becoming the reason couples and vendors choose to work with you.
• In a saturated industry, standing out comes from being yourself, showing up to community spaces even when it feels scary, and focusing on relationships rather than competition.
• Second shooting remains valuable at any level for skill sharpening, networking, learning new venues, and building a trusted circle of collaborators, as long as it is done in moderation to avoid burnout.
• There is no perfect work life balance, only seasons, and success comes from planning ahead, communicating with family, being intentional during slower months, and giving yourself grace during busy ones.

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