The Loud Lens: Photography's Middle Finger

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 …

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: wint…

Taylor Swift said “yes.” Travis Kelce bent the “wrong” knee. Instagram crashed. And photographers… lost the plot. Instead of learning from the moment, many went online to slate the photos—and in doin…

"No one’s booking your branding photography sessions? Spoiler alert—it’s not the algorithm, it’s not the economy, and it’s not because clients ‘don’t get the value.’ It’s YOU.

In this brutally honest …

Everyone wants to shoot bands. The flashing lights, the pit access, the epic shots for Instagram. It looks like the dream job. But here’s the truth: starting out in music and event photography is mes…

In this no-holds-barred episode of The Loud Lens, Khandie Rees tackles the rise of the sht wedding photographer*—not the beginners, not the learners, but the weekend warriors who lowball, ghost clien…

Not every photographer wants—or needs—to go pro. In this powerful episode, Khandie unpacks the joy and freedom of being a hobbyist photographer in a world obsessed with monetisation. Whether you shoo…

Photographers are sounding the alarm on scammers in the industry—but what if you’re the one setting off the warning bells? In this brutally honest episode of The Loud Lens, Khandie Rees breaks down t…

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses grief, child loss, terminal illness, and emotional trauma. Please listen with care.

In this emotionally raw episode of The Loud Lens, I share the stories beh…

Summer's here—but your bookings might not be. Whether you’re off on holiday, stuck in a slow season, or drowning in weddings, this episode is packed with real, actionable advice for photographers who…

What if the thing that built your career wasn’t your qualifications—but your grit?

In this brutally honest episode, I share how I went from a complicated, abusive childhood and academic overachievemen…

Tired of hearing the same old tips? “Post more!” “Niche down!” “Just charge your worth!” — Yeah, we’re calling BULLSH*T on most of it.

In this episode of The Loud Lens, I break down the most overhyped…

Photography has an influencer probleman d it’s time we talk about it.

In this episode of The Loud Lens, I’m diving into how influencer culture is slowly eroding trust in the photography industry. From…

A lot of photographers aren’t running businesses. They’re running expensive hobbies with fancy gear and no plan. In this episode, I sit down with business coach and networking event host Brian Wrigle…

“My partner doesn’t get it — being a photographer isn’t a 9–5.”
That’s what a listener messaged me recently via The Loud Lens Facebook group, struggling to explain the reality of a creative career to …

Still hanging onto a photography business that’s burning you out? Dreading shoots you once loved? You’re not broken—you’ve evolved. In this episode of The Loud Lens, I’m tearing down the myth that yo…

Photography can be therapy—but it can also trigger burnout, anxiety, and imposter syndrome. In this episode of The Loud Lens, I dive deep into the honest, research-backed truth about how photography …