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The Loud Lens: Photography's Middle Finger

The Loud Lens: Photography's Middle Finger

By: Khandie Rees
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Welcome to The Loud Lens, the podcast where creativity meets audacity! Hosted by Khandie Rees—a bold photographer, unapologetic content creator, and business rebel—this show dives into the art of standing out in a world that loves to blend in. Whether you're a photographer, entrepreneur, or creative looking for no-BS advice on thriving in the business and breaking the rules, this is your space to get inspired, laugh, and maybe even rethink your game plan.Khandie Rees Art
Episodes
  • Christmas Minis: Money Maker or Creative Trap?
    Nov 2 2025

    Every photographer and their bloody ring light is selling Christmas Minis right now — but are you actually making money, or just burning out for mince pie money? In this episode, Khandie rips open the truth about mini sessions: how to market them properly, why most photographers get them wrong, and how to make real profit without wrecking your sanity.

    She dives into pricing, burnout, scarcity marketing, and how to upsell products the smart way (including her collab with my-picture.co.uk, who make affordable, UK-made products perfect for your festive sessions — use code Khandie15 for 15% off).

    If you’re planning Christmas Minis, this is your festive wake-up call. Brutal honesty, real maths, and no bullshit.

    🎧 Listen now and learn how to shoot smarter, sell better, and stop being Santa’s underpaid elf.

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    16 mins
  • How to Market Your Photography Business When You’re Skint (Real Talk, No BS).
    Oct 28 2025

    Struggling to get clients? Feel like your photography business is invisible?

    In this episode, I’m breaking down EXACTLY how I’d market my photography business right now if I was flat broke, had no clients, and no budget — just pure hustle and strategy.

    This is a real, blunt, no fluff 7-day plan that actually works in 2025 — especially if you’re a UK-based photographer trying to build your name locally.

    We’re talking:💬 Using Facebook groups without being spammy🤝 How to collaborate with purpose🎯 Turning your personality into free marketing🧠 Creating content that builds trust, not just likes💣 Building real momentum when you’ve got no money.


    #marketing #photography

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    38 mins
  • Pay to Play: The Scam Behind ‘Award-Winning’ Photographers
    Oct 26 2025

    Congratulations! You’ve been selected as one of the Top 50 Visionary Creative Innovators of 2025!
    …Just send us £250 and we’ll email your certificate.

    Yeah. We’re going there. In this episode of The Loud Lens, I’m calling out the bullshit behind pay-to-play photography awards, the fake prestige machine, and the obsession with being “award-winning.” Let’s talk about the money, the ego, and the marketing spin — and whether buying your own applause is ever worth it.

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    14 mins
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