Beating Burnout: Finding Joy When You're Sick of Weddings

After a much-needed holiday break, the gang is back behind the mics and feeling refreshed... mostly. Join Pete, Laura, Liam, and Bee as they catch up on a wild few weeks of work, life, and misadventure.

Liam kicks things off with tales from a three-day wedding in Spain, complete with tuxedos in the ocean, an aggressive jellyfish, a competitive bucking bronco incident, and an unexpected visit from the local police. Meanwhile, Pete shares his less-than-glamorous story of surviving "Vomitus Maximus" after a beautiful wedding in the Scottish Highlands.

This leads to a candid discussion on the biggest challenges facing wedding creatives today: Is the rise of "editorial" photography making it harder to capture authentic moments? And why are clients increasingly choosing phone-based content creators over traditional videographers?

Finally, we get real about the big one: burnout. Deep in the thick of wedding season, we share our personal struggles and tangible advice on how to manage the pressure, rediscover your creative spark, and find the joy in your work again when you feel like you have nothing left to give. If you're feeling the strain, this is the chat you need to hear.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro & Catching Up

01:09 - Why We've Stopped Filming the Podcast

02:28 - Liam's Wild 3-Day Wedding in Spain (Tuxedos in the Sea, Jellyfish & a Bucking Bronco)

07:50 - Liam's Drone Incident & a Visit from the Police

09:37 - Pete & Laura's Scottish Wedding Adventure

11:19 - Pete's Unfortunate Bout of "Vomitus Maximus" (Food Poisoning)

14:37 - Getting Soaked by a Champagne Spray

15:44 - The Big Discussion: Is the "Editorial" Photography Trend Killing the Vibe?

24:13 - The Rise of Content Creators vs. Traditional Videographers

27:20 - Main Topic: How to Beat Creative Burnout This Wedding Season

28:02 - Laura's Secret to Avoiding Burnout: Getting Ahead

34:05 - Letting Go of Perfectionism & The 80/20 Rule

39:24 - The Real Reason We Get Anxious Before a Wedding

46:18 - Our Top Tips for Burnout: Nature, Hobbies & Asking for Help

52:36 - Sparking Joy: Trying New Lenses & Techniques

57:47 - Highs and Lows of the Week

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