This isn’t a hate fest on amateur photographers — we all start somewhere. But some amateurs? They just can’t be told. They leap into pro work without the skills, refuse critique, and confuse mates’ compliments with client-level quality. In this episode, I dig into the psychology behind it — from the Dunning–Kruger effect to social media dopamine hits, and even why some men can’t handle being corrected by women in this industry.

If you’ve ever wondered why some photographers crash and burn, or how arrogance drags the whole industry down, this is the blunt truth you need to hear. And if you’re an amateur who listens, learns, and works hard — don’t worry, this isn’t about you. It’s about the ones who think they’re pros before they’re ready

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Everyone’s obsessed with going viral—but what happens when your business becomes all about chasing likes instead of serving clients? In this brutally honest episode of The Loud Lens, I dive into why so many photographers (especially here in the UK) are gambling on virality as their main marketing strategy—and why it’s a dangerous trap.

We’ll get into:
🔥 The good side of going viral (extra revenue streams, ad deals, visibility)
🔥 The ugly side (burnout, forgotten clients, unsustainable business)
🔥 Why trend-watching matters—and how to use tools like Google Trends, YouTube Trends, TikTok, and Instagram Explore to stay relevant without selling your soul
🔥 Real examples of creators who won big—and those who crashed hard

If you’re a new photographer or struggling with your marketing, this episode will slap you with the reality check you need. Going viral is fun—but it’s not a business model.

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Natural light is trending hard. Blue hour portraits, nostalgic film edits, AI-manipulated wedding shots — they’re all over TikTok, Pinterest, and your clients’ mood boards. But here’s the catch: winter in the UK means light vanishes by 3pm, and clouds are basically the default backdrop.

In this episode of The Loud Lens, I’m breaking down the hottest photography trends right now, showing you real examples of how top photographers actually use them, and giving you the no-bullshit truth about when to adapt… and when to walk away.

You’ll learn how to spot trends before your clients do (hello Google Alerts), how to prepare your business for “Pinterest expectations,” and why chasing hype without skill could ruin your reputation.

If you want to stay ahead of the industry, deliver what clients are asking for, and avoid falling into trend-chasing traps — this is the episode you can’t afford to skip.