We’re back from a long hiatus and Mel blames Dwayne. The stories are wild today: An accident on the dance floor, a groom calls off the wedding the day of, a dead body interrupts photos, the father of the bride loses his pants, and an exhibition

Episode 34 - Secret Nicolas Cage

Jan 28th, 2022 1h 21m

In this super special episode we are joined again by our pal Casey Fatchett of The Nerdy Photographer Podcast to discuss client Photoshop requests. Find Casey at https://instagram.com/thenerdyphoto Photographers send us your stories to filtersr

Episode 33 - Britnee Shpeersh Reckerdzz

Jan 19th, 2022 1h 4m

Dwayne and Mel discuss a terrifying client who should be arrested. Once we are done talking about the serious and horrifying stuff, Dwayne becomes the terminator and we tell some stories such as when protective boyfriends call the police during

Episode 32 - Polly View Frances

Jan 5th, 2022 1h

In our first episode of 2022, we welcome the new year with Dwayne’s new hair. Mel is newly out of Covid isolation but still feels like shite. Super fun stories today including a videographer losing the audio for a wedding, a red flag client who

Episode 31 - In the Pit

Dec 15th, 2021 1h 37m

In today’s episode we teleport to Las Vegas (okay, we zoomed) to chat with powerhouse photographer Brian Friedman of B-Freed Photography. He talks about his experiences photographing celebrities, big name concerts, being an NYC elopement photog

Episode 30 - Dirty Thirty

Dec 8th, 2021 1h 11m

We somehow have hit 30 episodes meaning people have tolerated us this long! Today we discuss stories involving forgetting very basic things at shoots, when everything wrong happens on the way to your destination wedding, a fire hazard, and a co

Episode 29 - Fong Dong

Dec 1st, 2021 1h 11m

Lots of extra stories today as we regale our weekends shooting. We discuss Mel’s butt stain, an attention seeking sister of the bride, a very annoying video client, something nasty in a tripod bag, and a giant groom baby. Check out our website

Episode 28 - Scissors and Mud

Nov 24th, 2021 59m 20s

Trigger warning: in this episode there is some discussion involving suicide ——- Today we talk about Dwayne getting engaged and swap proposal stories. We also dig out some stories about a very disrespectful groomsman, drama whilst working for an

Episode 27 - Sidestepping Like a Crab

Nov 16th, 2021 1h 4m

It’s officially winter here and we are chillin’ in a snowstorm. Also Mel confuses Savage Garden for Mika and is embarrassed. We tell stories today involving getaway cars, complaints about gifted sessions, a bride stealing her photographers memo

Episode 26 - Look at That Little Black Box and F*#%ing Smile

Nov 8th, 2021 1h 17m

The episode that we almost lost due to technical error because we are very professional. Zoom recordings rescued us and here you go! We chat about our favourite Halloween costumes as well as stories about tuna casserole potluck wedding receptio

Episode 25 - Dwayne’s Eggplant

Oct 29th, 2021 1h 8m

We’re baaaaack with some summer reminiscing and lots of random banter. Lots of wedding photography stories today! Including ones about a bride who disappoints everyone, a super rude wedding planner, a groom who is found unexpectedly, a persiste

Episode 24 - Deep F Spot

Jul 9th, 2021 1h 33m

We are joined by Nancy Arnold of Kiex Fotography where we talk about creativity, inspiration, and why we do this job. You realize we talk about other things as well like favourite chips and how Mel’s Instagram got hacked. Mel also says she want

Episode 23 - How Many Uncles?

Jul 2nd, 2021 1h 11m

Just a regular Dwayne and Mel convo garnished with some great blooper stories including a guy named Derek being a dick, a freak accident on the way to an elopement, witnessing attempted murder at a newborn session, overhearing that the groom th

Episode 22 - Free the Nipple

Jun 25th, 2021 1h 28m

Today we talk body image in photography with none other than boudoir guru Teri Hofford! We also discuss lots of wedding related stories including an accident with some special wedding decor, double booking weddings, a spoiled brat groom, and a

Episode 21 - T-Rexing It

Jun 18th, 2021 1h 2m

Dogs and disorganized wedding drama, an unexpected guest at a newborn session, a very angry mother of the groom and an absolute shit show wedding for the books. Also for some reason we talk about Mel’s first time having a baby, which is complet

Episode 20 - Balonied Away

Jun 11th, 2021 1h 12m

This week’s special guests are Dwayne’s mustache and Mel’s screaming 3 year old. So many stories featuring the planners boyfriend ruining the wedding reception, the tightest bridesmaid dress of all time, shooting your ex’s wedding, and when the

Episode 19 - More Cassandras

Jun 4th, 2021 1h 24m

This week we are joined by our very special guest, filmmaker and “sometimes photographer” Abdul Koroma. Apologies for Mel’s audio as her microphone was on the fritz (she ordered a new one for next week). We discuss a lot of funny things that h

Episode 18 - Smorgasbord of Feelings

May 28th, 2021 1h 25m

This week’s stories include a bride who bullies the groom, what happens when you don’t turn off your pop-up flash at a concert, a teenaged wedding shaker, and getting locked in an outhouse. Photographers send us your anonymous stories to filt

Episode 17 - Snap, There it Is

May 21st, 2021 1h 18m

As we try not to get depressed about our third pandemic lockdown, we discuss stories involving shooting the same session 3 times, what can happen when you “gift” wedding photos, an angry neighbour misunderstanding your home session and a very

Episode 16 - Butterfly Dropkicks

May 14th, 2021 1h 21m

This episode is a deep dive into oblivion. Mel and Dwayne both had several beers and let the truth bombs fly while they discuss stories such as awful second shooters, a big surprise at a model portfolio shoot, both of your memory cards failing

Episode 15 - Surprise Mullet

May 7th, 2021 1h 27m

This week we are joined by special guest Camryn Harder from Camryn Elizabeth Photo! We discuss pressing issues such as B-list bridesmaids, wedding location mix-ups, falling down the stairs with your camera, A groomsman and pastor who refuse to

Episode 14 - Eating Pizza Alone in the Dark

Apr 30th, 2021 1h 21m

Enjoy our chat with special guest Annie Salvage from The Letter Elle Photography! We tell some very important photography stories such as insecure brides screaming at you, fetish requests from clients, and shooting weddings with extreme hangove

Episode 13 - Balls of Cream

Apr 23rd, 2021 1h 34m

This is an extra special crossover episode with Steven Van Elk and Dustin McKibben of The Wedding Photo Hangover Podcast. Enjoy stories and discussions about consult pastries, stalker wedding guests, lots of butt grabbing, wet spots, bad breath

Episode 12 - Giant Judgy Eyes

Apr 16th, 2021 1h 8m

Today’s stories includes a bad way to make prints, booby slips, when your parents (or was it the client?) ruin your shoot plans, and forgetting important session details. Photographers send us your stories to [email protected] or hit us

Episode 11 - Divorce Dragon

1 Apr 9th, 2021 1h 15m

Dwayne and Mel are joined by their very first guest, Casey Fatchett of The Nerdy Photographer Podcast. Stories include an impromptu celebrity shoot on film, a death threat, and why you don’t skinny dip on the job. Find Casey at https://instagra