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On this one Jared and I sat down with our friend Ryan Teague from Feather and Finch Photography all the way on the Gold Coast of Australia. Ryan is one of those rare photographers who has been wildly “successful” on paper, shooting 120 plus weddings a year, and still had the courage to ask if any of it actually lined up with the life he wanted.We talk about falling in and out of love with photography, what it does to your heart to be a dad to a son with special needs, why surfing every sunrise might be a better business plan than your current workflow, and how much more powerful your work becomes when you stop trying to impress the internet and start trying to really serve the people in front of your lens.If you have ever looked at your own work and thought “this came too easy, is it really worth what I am charging” or felt that quiet little pull to slow down and be more present, this episode is going to hit you in the best way.In this episode we get into:The 120 weddings a year seasonHow Ryan built a fast growing brand on the Gold Coast, what it felt like when the work was almost too easy, and why that started to mess with his sense of value.Falling out of love and finding it againThe honest side of running your own business for years, the seasons where you could not care less about picking up a camera, and the small shifts that brought him back.Rethinking “candid” and “documentary”Ryan talks about how couples use these words, what they actually expect on the wedding day, and how he now has very specific conversations up front so the experience matches the marketing.Empathy first, ego secondWe talk about the difference between being the entertainer at the center of the room and being the quiet presence that makes the room feel safe, and why he is willing to sacrifice a perfect frame if it means his couple stays grounded.Meditative portraits and quiet framesHow music, stillness, and silence shape the way Ryan shoots portraits, why he chases “quiet” images, and what it looks like to invite a couple into a slower, more intentional moment on their wedding day.Parenting, disability, and a very different true northRyan shares how being a dad to a ten year old with cerebral palsy and autism has completely changed his priorities and made it very hard to care about the little vanity games we all get sucked into in this industry.Designing a slower life on purposeSunrise surf sessions, short office days, training, and building a rhythm that actually supports his health and his family instead of constantly demanding more from them.Aftercast preview inside PHOTOCOIn the Aftercast for members we dig into the actual questions Ryan asks his couples, how he prepares them for a more meditative experience, and how he is thinking about storytelling over an entire wedding day as his style shifts.Listen to more episodes and read the show notesPhotographic Collective Podcast homehttps://www.mileswittboyer.com/podcastJoin PHOTOCO and get the Aftercast with RyanPhotographic Collective membership and training platformhttps://www.mileswittboyer.com/photoLearn more about the Photographic Collective communityhttps://www.mileswittboyer.com/photographic-collectiveFeather and Finch Photographyhttps://www.featherandfinchphotography.com.auFeather and Finch on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/featherandfinchphotographyMiles Witt BoyerWebsitehttps://www.mileswittboyer.comInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/mileswittboyerJared Mark FincherWebsitehttps://www.jaredmarkfincher.comInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jaredmarkfincherIf you are new around here, the Photographic Collective Podcast is basically Jared and me sitting down with people we really respect and pulling on the threads that actually matter. Creativity, business, family, burnout, ego, money, all of it.PHOTOCO membership and Aftercast accesshttps://www.mileswittboyer.com/photo

Wally’s missed opportunity, Tom Cruise’s honorary Oscar, DJ Khaled’s watch collection, and birthdays! You can join our Wally Show Poddies Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/WallyShowPoddies

Gavin’s new mustache look, digital IDs, the top trending pet names, and a prompt for the show. You can join our Wally Show Poddies Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/WallyShowPoddies

Gavin’s birthday, wild comments in the press, our theory on aliens, Gwen Stefani’s Christmas song, and birthdays. You can join our Wally Show Poddies Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/WallyShowPoddies

Wally’s doozy of a day, and a petition for a new halftime show. You can join our Wally Show Poddies Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/WallyShowPoddies

Ники, Белччо, Румен

Using ChatGPT to tell someone they need rear end surgery in the tone of Dr. Seuss, celebrity endorsements may not work in politics, and we talk about our crazy driving. You can join our Wally Show Poddies Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/WallyShowPoddies

We open gifts from a poddie, Wally’s movie review, highest paid deceased celebrities, and birthdays! You can join our Wally Show Poddies Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/WallyShowPoddies

Lululemon in the NFL, McDonalds game plan for when pennies stop being made, and we talk about things we’ve done that haven’t made the air. You can join our Wally Show Poddies Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/WallyShowPoddies

Ники Павлов, Цони Златев, Белчо Колев

Millennials might be getting parenting right, Tom Cruise love life, and we plan the perfect heist. You can join our Wally Show Poddies Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/WallyShowPoddies

What Wally learned about the White House, a man is paying child support for cats, and we choose what we’d like to control in this world. You can join our Wally Show Poddies Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/WallyShowPoddies

We talk about ghosts and spirits, celebrity dating life, and we talk about living with roommates vs living alone. You can join our Wally Show Poddies Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/WallyShowPoddies

Password resistance, Jeremy Allen White as Springsteen, and more unseen addictions. You can join our Wally Show Poddies Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/WallyShowPoddies

We discuss the term “throning,” and a Detla flight got turned around because of spoiled food. You can join our Wally Show Poddies Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/WallyShowPoddies

Ники Павлов

We are trying to have Forrest Frank on the show, actors who got paid for doing basically nothing, and birthdays! You can join our Wally Show Poddies Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/WallyShowPoddies

Episode DescriptionJared and I sat down with Jeff Chang from The Apartment and it felt like talking shop with an old friend who still wakes up excited to make pictures. We dig into how to protect the art, why composition is really about proportion, and how trust with your couples unlocks the best frames. If you are tired of rinse and repeat, this one is a reset. PHOTOCO members get an Aftercast where Jeff lays out simple steps to last a full career without losing joy. Join us at mileswittboyer.com/photo for the Aftercast and all the perks.GuestJeff Chang of The ApartmentWhat we coverThe artist struggle and how to keep your work fresh after nearly two decadesComposition as proportion and the bento box way to see a frameWhy connection comes first and direction works better after thatPartnership in the field and how a trusted teammate lifts everythingBurnout myths and the habits that make room for joyChasing trends with taste including direct flash and when to move onJoin PHOTOCO for the Aftercast with JeffMembers get a bonus episode with Jeff's practical roadmap for longevity, portfolio evolution, and upgrades to client experience. Grab access at mileswittboyer.com/photo and listen today.LinksPHOTOCO membership and Aftercast access: mileswittboyer.com/photoHow we use AI to buy back time with Imagen AI: https://imagen-ai.com/?ref=mileswittboyerSubscribe and review on Apple and SpotifyMembership info any time: mileswittboyer.com/photoPeople first wins. When couples feel known, the photos breatheProportion matters. Let parts of the frame rest and place your subjects with intentionThe right shot looks different for every couple. Build a toolkit and pivot fastA good partner doubles your eyes and calms the roomJoy sticks around when you protect time for the art and keep the business simpleStart with connection. Take two minutes off camera and remind your couple what this day meansGuide with a steady flow. Gentle prompts keep energy up and nerves downBuild your nine pack. Three prompts for movement, three for stillness, three for close connectionScout for proportion. Find light and lines first, then place people where the frame already singsTag team. If you work with a partner, trade two minute windows to chase a bold ideaThe Apartment origin story and why simple names stick when they come from real lifeThe bento box metaphor you will never unseeWhy in person meetings book higher than Zoom and how that trust shows up in the workThe real way to avoid burnout and keep loving the craftWelcome and why this one mattersThe Apartment originComposition as proportionTrust before directionPartnership on a wedding dayLongevity and protecting the artAftercast inviteIf this conversation fired you up, come sit with us inside PHOTOCO. The Aftercast with Jeff is loaded with step by step ideas you can put to work on your next wedding. Join now at mileswittboyer.com/photo. Bring your questions to the next live call, grab the bonus resources, and keep the momentum going.wedding photography podcast, Jeff Chang, The Apartment Photo, luxury wedding photography, fine art wedding photography, composition tips, client experience, photography longevity, creative burnout, Northwest Arkansas wedding photographer, Imagen AI workflow

Wally’s newest song, the forever roll is back, and birthdays! You can join our Wally Show Poddies Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/WallyShowPoddies

Jenny Day from Jenny Pearl Photography joins Miles and Jared for a conversation that hits every photographer in the sweet spot. From growing up off the grid in Montana to building a sought-after wedding brand in Utah, Jenny shares how curiosity became her greatest tool, why she refuses to live in one visual box, and how moms and new photographers can build real momentum with simple systems and brave creativity. We dig into lighting beyond golden hour, clean color and skin tones, time blocking, Patreon education, and turning imposter syndrome into a challenge that actually fuels growth. Stay to the end for the Aftercast preview where Jenny walks through starter camera settings and business basics.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN• Curiosity as a superpower to keep your work fresh• Lighting beyond golden hour (harsh light, shadows, uneven light)• Composition prompts that move you past “safe” poses• Systems that buy your time back (HoneyBook, editing flow)• Education with receipts (monthly styled shoots, BTS, full edits)• Mindset shifts to turn comparison into a useful challenge• A client intake that tailors the experience to every coupleCONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS• Off-grid beginnings and learning tech with ChatGPT• Variety over niche and a monthly concept engine• Canon R5 color and skin tones, plus DSLR backup workflow• Word of mouth + consistent Instagram as growth engines• Editing faster and overthinking less with Imagen AI• The exact pre-wedding questions Jenny asks to customize direction and timeline• Managing travel, parenting, and business with time blocking• Choosing fewer, higher-level weddings while expanding educationTACTICAL TAKEAWAYS• Build a monthly creative theme for yourself or your community• Schedule your brain: deep work by day, light cull/polish while you unwind• Use a couple questionnaire to clarify direction, priorities, and style• Practice hard lighting on low-stakes shoots so wedding-day stress drops• Treat envy as data: reverse-engineer what you admire and train that skillIMPORTANT LINKS• PHOTOCO Aftercast (extended episode with Jenny's camera settings and starter systems): join inside the Photographic Collective https://www.mileswittboyer.com/photo• Imagen AI (Miles's referral): https://imagen-ai.com/?ref=mileswittboyer• Miles Witt Boyer site: https://www.mileswittboyer.comCHAPTERS00:00 Welcome and why Jenny's color stops Jared in his tracks06:40 Off-grid beginnings and learning tech with ChatGPT15:22 Variety over niche and the monthly concept engine23:10 Lighting in the real world31:45 Systems for moms and makers39:20 Tools that help: HoneyBook and Imagen47:05 Client intake that personalizes the whole day54:50 Turning comparison into a challenge59:20 Aftercast previewLove this one? Jump into the PHOTOCO Aftercast for Jenny's step-by-step settings and starter systems, then use the Imagen link to win back your editing time. Subscribe, rate, and share with a friend who needs a creative push today.

Wally is surprised by a recent social media post, Denmark is making a move with social media, we're asked to plant, pick, and sell apples, and we end with weekend plans.  You can join our Wally Show Poddies Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/WallyShowPoddies

Wally wants to give God the credit He deserves for protecting Him last night, Ryan Seacrest throws his name in the hat to officiate Taylor's wedding, and we're asked to explain how we communicate without interupting each other.  You can join our Wally Show Poddies Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/WallyShowPoddies  

Ники Павлов, Димо, Димов, Алекс Иванов

Discussing a tough topic related to an artist in the Christian Music, a debacle at a restaurant with a screaming baby. You can join our Wally Show Poddies Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/WallyShowPoddies

This week's episode brought to you by IMAGEN Ai.This week, Miles and Jared sit down with Michelle Harris, luxury destination wedding photographer, Sigma ambassador, and powerhouse educator behind M Harris Studios, Laila Chanel Studios, and the 2K+ M Harris Hustlers community.From founding multiple brands to raising her daughters as a single mom and teaching thousands of photographers worldwide, Michelle has become a voice of confidence, community, and unapologetic hustle in an industry that often confuses success with perfection.In this conversation, Michelle opens up about the lessons she's learned building associate teams in D.C. and Atlanta, creating systems for sustainable growth, and redefining what “hustle” really means. You'll hear the heart behind her education, the real story of how her Master the City workshops started, and how she built a business that genuinely serves people while raising a family.Plus, Michelle shares practical steps for managing clients, creating emotional connection, and running consultations that book—and the mindset shifts that make it all possible.

Wally’s restroom choices, Taylor Swift’s new album, Jerry Turner is back and our job mascots. You can join our Wally Show Poddies Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/WallyShowPoddies

Wally’s tooth update, the US Post Office is leaning into surge pricing, menstrual leave, celebrities that have left Hollywood, and weekend plans! You can join our Wally Show Poddies Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/WallyShowPoddies

Wally’s intrusive thoughts, a hit and run, and our worst moments in our careers. You can join our Wally Show Poddies Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/WallyShowPoddies

Wally’s text to his daughter, a real life hypothetical Hayden, and an A.I. actress is turning Hollywood upside down. You can join our Wally Show Poddies Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/WallyShowPoddies

Ники Павлов, Белчо Колев, Мартин Впев

Betty’s headache, a fitness influencer’s drama, Reading Rainbow is coming back, and which board game we’d like to live in for a year. You can join our Wally Show Poddies Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/WallyShowPoddies

Wally’s embarrassing story, the popularity of closed captions, and birthdays. You can join our Wally Show Poddies Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/WallyShowPoddies

Wally’s tooth is still bugging him, birthdays and weekend plans! You can join our Wally Show Poddies Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/WallyShowPoddies

Betty is taking tomorrow off to celebrate her dad’s birthday, a new American Girl Doll, we share stories about hearing things at night, celebrities that changed their names, and we choose between flip flops and snow boots. You can join our Wally Show Poddies Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/WallyShowPoddies

Wally’s wife brought him medicine, Jimmy Kimmel is back on air, Olive Garden is playing with smaller portions of food, and birthdays! You can join our Wally Show Poddies Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/WallyShowPoddies

We are joined by some visiting paddies, they play the newly weds game, Jimmy Kimmel is coming back on the air, heavy soda, and Wally’s tooth extraction. You can join our Wally Show Poddies Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/WallyShowPoddies

Preston Luke went from small-town senior photographer to creator, educator, and creative director with an audience of 1M+ across Instagram and TikTok. In this conversation, Preston breaks down the practical steps behind turning your photo brand into a creator business—while staying sane and protecting your love for the craft.We cover:The photographer → creator pivot (and why he paused client work to open new doors)Content systems, editing help, and posting cadence that fueled rapid growthPitching and delivering for brand partners (Nikon, Adobe, SanDisk, Best Buy)Building a business that goes beyond sessions: presets, workshops, and Slate StudiosThe senior-model team engine he built across 30+ school districtsMental health, a 250-lb weight-loss journey, and taking a strategic break when growth got heavyConfidence vs. imposter syndrome (and why “showing up” as the brand matters)

We recap our week away, people getting mad on TikTok, Charlie Kirk’s memorial, and birthdays! You can join our Wally Show Poddies Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/WallyShowPoddies

An update on Charlie Kirk’s killer being caught, a wild travel story, a would you rather situation, and weekend plans! You can join our Wally Show Poddies Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/WallyShowPoddies

We discuss Charlie Kirk’s death. You can join our Wally Show Poddies Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/WallyShowPoddies

An update on Phillies Karen, and we discuss therapy. You can join our Wally Show Poddies Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/WallyShowPoddies

Wally’s terrible news, we use ChatGPT to make Wally bald, and a year of recalls. You can join our Wally Show Poddies Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/WallyShowPoddies

We recap our weekends, using A.I. for work and personal projects, Kristen Bell, and a return to the Ryan Reynolds leaked footage. You can join our Wally Show Poddies Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/WallyShowPoddies

Southwest Airlines might be drawing Wally back in, the Golden Bachelor, we give our opinions of year round schooling, and weekend plans! You can join our Wally Show Poddies Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/WallyShowPoddies

Wally discusses Plattville, Starbucks is coming out with protein drinks, and medieval health hacks. You can join our Wally Show Poddies Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/WallyShowPoddies

Betty tried on 11 pairs of jeans for a fashion show, support animals, and Wally doesn’t wash his hands. You can join our Wally Show Poddies Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/WallyShowPoddies

Detailing our Labor Day weekends, a scamming story, people who fell in love on a movie set. You can join our Wally Show Poddies Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/WallyShowPoddies

We discuss the the seriousness of the recent school shooting in Minnesota. We end with jobs that most of us consider useless and then weekend plans involving Wally and Betty Rock's mom going shopping.  You can join our Wally Show Poddies Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/WallyShowPoddies

There's been an update in the Forrest Frank and Cory Asbury situation and Wally learns he should ask Betty Rock for her opinion first.  You can join our Wally Show Poddies Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/WallyShowPoddies

Controversy is the name of the game and the contenders are Cory Asbury & Forrest Frank with the winner taking on Will Smith and his A.I. audience! You can join our Wally Show Poddies Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/WallyShowPoddies