FramED: The Wedding Photography Podcast

It’s hot, might be too hot, might be… It’s also been a minute since we last did a podcast. The boys are back together and catch up on the last few weeks which has been chocker block with weddings, moving houses, birthdays, travel, editing, World Cup fever and of course, surviving this heat wave. Talking of the heat, we share some of our top tips to stay cool on weddings. How we manage the heat and still stay on top form on what can be intense days! Lots of laughs along the way as per usual. Ps it’s our last podcast until the end of the summer holidays, so don’t forget to go back and tune in to some of our previous episodes too! Have the best summer guys!

It’s been a week of wow’s!!! James’ last insta post gave Ollie the ‘wow factor’ and James shares his top tips for how he created those sensational images! Olly Knight was wowed by his recent wedding in Lake Como and Ollie Baines wow’d us with his Kew Garden wedding shots! As for today’s topic, it stems from Olly’s chat with a lovely wedding photographer called Dennis who shot his last ever wedding and he turns 90 this year! It got us thinking, how can we ensure longevity in this job? We give our top tips and discuss how we may need to pivot, adapt, stick or even twist along the way. We’d love to hear your thoughts on this topic! As ever, please do comment and join in the debate. Shout out to Dennis, what a guy!

20,000 minutes since you last heard our voices, have you missed us? Well today we’ve dropped a new pod and it’s an extra long episode! So much happening! We have our usual catch up and hear how we survived the scorching weather in our recent weddings. Some good old Centre Parcs chat as well as catching up on how bookings are for 2027! Today’s topic is all about AI. The place it has in the wedding industry. Do we like it? How we utilise it? Is it gonna take our jobs??? A really enjoyable discussion and we’d love to hear your thoughts on AI and how you’re using it / why you’re against it? I’m off to watch iRobot now 👋

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!

On today’s episode, after a little catch up on Olly’s incredible run of 8 wedding bookings 🤯, and James’s birthday over the bank holiday weekend 🎉, the boys chat through couple portraits! They both have very different approaches when it comes to couple portraits, so in this episode they share their different perspectives, as well as some of the things that unite the way they both approach this part of a wedding day. Olly also shares how Jonny MP and Sam Docker have been helpful influences on his style and approach. If you’ve ever struggled with couple portraits, or want to know how two photographers on different ends of the spectrum do their portraits this will be a super helpful episode 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 🎙️

Ollie’s back this week and kicks things off by reliving his first ever Hyrox solo — including the moment he nearly pulled out just TWO minutes before the race 😅. Olly and James catch up with their weekly updates before we dive into today’s topic: group shots! Often overlooked and lacking in creativity, group photos can be one of the trickiest parts of a wedding day. In this episode, we break down how we approach them from lens choices and positioning to handling difficult dynamics and unpredictable environments. We’re also sharing our top tips to keep things smooth… along with a few horror stories you won’t want to miss 👀 Make sure you stick around until the end to meet our unexpected (and unplanned) fourth guest…🫠 Tune 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 🎧

In this week’s episode of FramED, it’s a big one… It’s Ollie Baines’s wedding anniversary! James Richard drops an exciting announcement! Wedding season is officially up and running for Olly Knight! This week, we’re diving into our favourite (and most intense) part of the day — the reception. From navigating a relentlessly tight schedule to anticipating and capturing real, blink-and-you-miss-it moments, we unpack how we handle the chaos while staying creative. We talk about: •⁠ ⁠Managing the pressure when the timeline starts slipping •⁠ ⁠Capturing genuine moments in a room full of distractions •⁠ ⁠How we interact with guests •⁠ ⁠What happens when wedding guests pick a fight with us!! There’s plenty of value in this one… and, as always, some absolutely terrible chat along the way.

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🎙️🔥

The trio are back 🎙️ We’re kicking off a brand new ‘How We Shoot It’ series on Framed and this week it’s all about prep. What we look for, how we approach the morning, the settings we use and the little things that help us get real, authentic prep images every time. Oh, and of course we give our most embarrassing stories of shooting prep too! Some absolute howlers in there 😂😬 Go give it a listen 👀🎧

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 👏🏾

James, Olly and Ollie are back together this morning… which means absolute chaos 😜 We kick things off with a big catch-up on Frame Your Future, Knight Class, TWIA, mentoring and naturally… our pre-season drinks in March 🍻 Then Ollie takes the reins as we launch a brand new series, following a wedding from start to finish. Today? The very first interaction with our couples a the emails, the meetings, and the moments that make or break the booking. We get into: 💻 Client meetings (the good, the bad, the why did we say that) 🏠 Online vs at-home consults 😬Absolute horror meetings! 🤔 Should we chase couples… or let them come to us? 🤝 How to build real, authentic relationships (without being weird) If you’ve ever left a meeting thinking “did that go well…?” — this one’s for 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

The FramED boys kick off 2026 by catching up on Christmas and New Year, sharing their personal and business resolutions for the year ahead and taking a look at how the upcoming wedding season is shaping up. 📷 Olly’s honest reflections on his new Canon R6 iii 🍛 James’ Christmas food delights and boxing 🥊 background 🏃🏻‍♂️ Ollie’s winter fitness motivation and crazy Christmas A few laughs along the way as they we into a new year together. 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 III A relaxed, festive wrap-up to the year! Thanks for listening, supporting and being part of Framed. See you in 2026 🫶🏻

🎉 ONE YEAR of the FramED Podcast! 🎉 This week marks a full year of the podcast and we can’t thank you enough for tuning in every single week. We see you and we massively appreciate you! 🎙️ In this episode, we dive into the numbers behind the pod, how everything works behind the scenes and what each of us brings to the team to make Framed happen! 💯 We talk about our favourite moments from year one and reveal who’s at the top of our dream guest list for 2026 👀 🎄 And don’t forget — the Christmas Party is TOMORROW! There are still tickets available, so grab yours via the Framed website! Happy Birthday FramED!!!!

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! 🎙️✨

We've got a bonus podcast for you this week! Fresh from the The Wedding Industry Awards for the South East last week Becci Wiles joins Olly Knight to chat about why they applied, how they found the experience of being at an awards night and also what it felt like when their names were called out by Damian (including a very awkward hug between Olly and Becci!) We talk about our applications for the awards, sweating, dresses and what we are going to do now with TWIA. There's something here for you whether you're a Photographer, you know these two crazy people or if you're interested in finding out more about The Wedding Industry Awards. Enjoy!

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.