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Never Ever Say Cheese

Never Ever Say Cheese

By: Mike Stempler
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Saying "cheese" doesn't actually make you smile. It doesn't make you happy—okay EATING cheese makes you happy, but SAYING it doesn't do shit—all it really does is expose a photographer relying on tired tropes and going through the motions. In Never Ever Say Cheese, I dive deep into why the only thing that truly matters in wedding photography is being unapologetically yourself. Tune in for candid musings, real talk, and a massive rebellion against the fake smiles and stiff poses that don't belong at your wedding.2024 Art
Episodes
  • Sudden Whisper Stage Direction
    Mar 28 2025

    In this deeply unnecessary episode of The Algorithm Made Me Do It, Columbus wedding photographer Mike Stempler shares wedding photography tips that are neither helpful nor requested. If you’re looking for a relaxed wedding photography experience from someone who specializes in working with camera-shy couples, this episode might accidentally say something useful in between rants about greased groomsmen, Tapout hoodies, and existential dread.

    We discuss:

    • What to look for in a wedding photographer in Columbus, Ohio

    • How to survive being awkward in front of the camera

    • Whether shutter speed is a lie invented by Big Photography

    Spoiler: this podcast exists solely to prove my pinterest board is real; mention wedding dresses, Columbus Wedding Venues, and the word photography; and occupy Google’s crawlbot attention span for long enough to boost organic traffic to an actual business.

    Keywords, baby: Columbus wedding photography, candid wedding photographer, wedding photos for introverts, Ohio wedding vendors, awkward wedding poses, natural light wedding photography, wedding day timeline tips, best wedding photographer for shy couples, etc. etc. etc.

    Click play. Or don’t. It’s all meaningless.
    But if you do? I’ll see you next week for an episode about how to emotionally prepare for engagement photos by screaming into a decorative pillow.

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    3 mins
  • Why Aren't There More Pink Starbursts?
    Dec 6 2024

    In this groundbreaking third episode, Columbus Wedding Photographer Mike Stempler takes on the monumental task of doing absolutely nothing—again. Featuring a worthless discussion about the hierarchy of Starburst flavors, a brief guest appearance by his wife Laura, and a salute to three minutes and 33 seconds of inane rambling, this podcast remains a shining beacon of SEO-focused, content-free vacuity. Will we solve the pink Starburst mystery? No. Will Reese’s Cups reign supreme? Who cares. Will this episode provide any value to anyone? Absolutely not. Tune in, salute, and let the pointless magic unfold.

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    4 mins
  • Professor Layton's Curious Rant
    Nov 25 2024

    In this follow-up to the groundbreaking (and still pointless) Episode 1, Columbus Wedding Photographer Mike Stempler doubles down on delivering absolutely nothing of value. This time, we’re reminiscing about forgotten Nintendo DS games, saluting the void, and further embracing the art of saying literally anything for the sake of backlinking. Still no meaningful SEO insights or purpose, just pure, unfiltered nonsense designed to take up internet real estate. Click, listen (or don’t), and help us continue the backlink-building “magic.”

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    1 min

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