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Welcome to the Flash Masters Podcast! Flash Masters recognises and celebrates the best flash photography in the world through education, awards and community. Hosted by Helen Williams and Neil Redfern, we talk all things wedding photography - from the equipment we use to the funniest things which have happened to us whilst photographing weddings - and we have a lot of those stories! To join the community, please visit Flashmasters.co

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We welcome back the wedding photography innovator! Dru Dodd Part 2

Apr 09 2024 45 mins  
Prepare to have your approach to wedding photography transformed as, following on from last week's podcast, we are again joined by the renowned Dru Dodd for part 2 of our chat with Dru . Dru's signature group composites have revolutionised the traditional wedding group shot. Dru's stories carry us from his first serendipitous composite to drawing inspiration from Ann

We are joined by the King of the Composites - Dru Dodd Part 1

Apr 02 2024 66 mins  
In this episode of the Flash Masters podcast, we are joined by the King of the Composites and one of the industry's true innovative photographers, Dru Dodd.Amongst many different topics, Dru reveals the magic behind his innovative 'wedding wall' and how it helped grow his wedding photography business. Plus, ever wondered what happens when the meticulous precision of

Christian Cardona is coming to the UK! The first Flash Masters in-person event

Mar 26 2024 38 mins  
Embark on a journey through the highs and lows of photography as we re-emerge, energized and ready to rock! We update you on all the latest news from the Flash Masters community - as well as what we have been up to personally.Plus, we announce our very first in-person 'Flash Masters presents' workshop as the incredible Christian Cardona will be coming to Manchester UK all

The most bizarre UK wedding traditions

Feb 06 2024 37 mins  
We have seen a lot of new members join Flash Masters this past month (thank you all - ...and a very warm welcome!) many of which are US based wedding photographers. So, to welcome our new members, we thought we would entertain you by talking you through some of the most bizarre UK wedding traditions, that you probably haven't heard of before.But it's not all about the nup

Denied access to the Photography Show

Jan 18 2024 33 mins  
As the UK shivers under a frosty blanket, Helen Williams and Neil Redfern, warm up the mic with a chat that's sure to thaw your curiosity (can you tell this is written by AI?!). We're buzzing to unfold the latest from Flash Masters, including our brand-new leaderboards that are calling all flash photography aficionados to showcase their skills. Whether you're a weddi

We chat to Tim Kamppinen - Flash Masters Photographer of the Year 2023!

Jan 09 2024 53 mins  
In this episode we speak to the Flash Masters Photographer of the Year 2023 - Tim Kamppinen!Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Tim is an incredible wedding photographer and in this podcast we chat to him about his approach to weddings, off camera flash, his biggest piece advice to new photographer who are new to lighting and what he bought off Facebook which he drove 10 hours to coll

We announce the Flash Masters Photographer of the Year 2023 ...and talk about our NYE weddings

Jan 03 2024 45 mins  
In this episode, we announce the Flash Masters Photographer of the Year 2023, as well as congratulating all the photographers who made up the top 20 positions on our worldwide leaderboard. We're rolling out the red carpet and setting the stage for the new year with three brand-new leaderboards, designed to honor specialized photography talents. And someone cue a drumroll for N

We look back on 2023 - our highlights, our favourite images and what we hope Santa brings us!

Dec 22 2023 46 mins  
As another 2023 draws to a close and we prepare to announce the Flash Masters Photographer of the Year for 2023, we look back on the past 12 months and talk about our personal highlights, our favourite photographs, our favourite purchases and what we hope Santa brings us on Christmas morning!Tidings of comfort, joy, and a good flash! As the festive lights twinkle, we're sendin

Posing Secrets and Integrating Videography with Award-winning Photographer Paul Flannigan

Dec 05 2023 55 mins  
Ever wondered how a professional photographer poses their subjects or integrates videography into their work? In this episode, we've got a treat for you! Join us as we sit down with the talented Paul Flannigan, an award-winning photographer with a knack for off-camera flash and posing. We kick things off with some lighthearted banter about everything from pizza and magic trick

Helen spoke at NineDots and we were models for Jesse and Moira La Plante & Jason Vinson!

Nov 28 2023 48 mins  
In this episode Helen talks about her experience of talking in front of 100 photographers at the NineDots Gathering in Leeds, where she presented how she uses off camera flash at her weddings to shoot group shots.Plus! We were models for amazing photographers Jesse and Moira La Plante and Jason Vinson during their wedding photography workshop in the UK. Being on the other side of t