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The Loud Lens: Photography's Middle Finger

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.

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Update frequency
every 3 days
Average duration
20 minutes
Episodes
66
Years Active
2024 - 2025
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Can Photography Heal You? Mental Health, Imposter Syndrome & the Truth Creatives Avoid

Can Photography Heal You? Mental Health, Imposter Syndrome & the Truth Creatives Avoid

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 …

00:14:12  |   Fri 04 Jul 2025
WTF I have a SECOND book coming out? Hype This Moment With Me!

WTF I have a SECOND book coming out? Hype This Moment With Me!

My second photography book No One F*cking Cares About Your Photography launches on 1st July — and in this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on both books. I break down why I wrote them..

Whether y…

00:12:40  |   Mon 30 Jun 2025
Too Loud? Too Confident? Too Bad - I am not less to make you feel better.

Too Loud? Too Confident? Too Bad - I am not less to make you feel better.

This episode is for the any ones who’ve been told they’re “too much”—and still kept going.

From being called intimidating to building a brand on my own terms, I’ve learned that taking up space as a cr…

00:22:19  |   Sun 29 Jun 2025
Portrait Photographer Tries Wildlife Photography For First Time - in Estonia with Wildlife Dreams

Portrait Photographer Tries Wildlife Photography For First Time - in Estonia with Wildlife Dreams

I tried wildlife photography for the first time in a luxury hide in the Estonian wilderness… and I wasn’t ready.

Hosted by Wildlife Dreams (run by the brilliant Phil www.wildlife-dreams.com), this bra…

00:11:54  |   Fri 27 Jun 2025
The Industry’s Dirty Secret: Why Unpaid Work Is K*lling Your Career

The Industry’s Dirty Secret: Why Unpaid Work Is K*lling Your Career

Everyone’s talking about raising your prices but no one wants to talk about the real problem: you’re giving away your work for free.

In this brutally honest episode of The Loud Lens, host Khandie brea…

00:24:11  |   Wed 25 Jun 2025
Get Out of My Shot! — Photographers, Influencers & Public Space

Get Out of My Shot! — Photographers, Influencers & Public Space

Are photographers and influencers becoming too entitled in public spaces? In this blunt episode, award-winning photographer and educator Khandie dives into the growing trend of creatives demanding si…

00:26:49  |   Sun 22 Jun 2025
Booking Season is Bullsh*t — You’re Just Bad at Planning

Booking Season is Bullsh*t — You’re Just Bad at Planning

Sick of hearing photographers moan about “quiet months”? In this episode, I’m calling out the booking season myth and showing you exactly why your inbox is empty: it’s not the season, it’s your strat…

00:16:37  |   Fri 20 Jun 2025
Wildlife Photographer vs Fashion Runway: The Reality Check

Wildlife Photographer vs Fashion Runway: The Reality Check

Phil from Wildlife Dreams joined me for the Estonian Fashion Festival thinking fashion photography would be simple compared to waiting hours for wildlife. Spoiler: it wasn’t.

In this episode of The Lo…

00:17:27  |   Wed 18 Jun 2025
He Survived Day 1 of Fashion Week… Barely

He Survived Day 1 of Fashion Week… Barely

What happens when a wildlife photographer walks into a fashion show? Spoiler: it’s not pretty. In this episode, I sit down with Phil from Wildlife Dreams after he joined me for Day 1 of the Estonian …

00:28:26  |   Mon 16 Jun 2025
A Fox Interrupted Mid-Episode — Wildlife Photography in Estonia (with Wildlife Dreams)

A Fox Interrupted Mid-Episode — Wildlife Photography in Estonia (with Wildlife Dreams)

Ever wanted to shoot wildlife like a pro but thought you had to go to Africa? Think again.
In this brutally honest episode of The Loud Lens, I'm recording straight from a hide in the Estonian wilderne…

00:41:01  |   Tue 10 Jun 2025
Don’t Go Pro Until You Hear This - New Photographers Be Warned

Don’t Go Pro Until You Hear This - New Photographers Be Warned

Thinking of going pro with your photography? Before you dive in, this episode of The Loud Lens lays down the brutal truth — because turning your passion into a business can mess with your mental heal…

00:17:32  |   Tue 10 Jun 2025
From a Talk to Estonia: How Saying Yes Opened Creative Doors (ft. Wildlife Dreams)

From a Talk to Estonia: How Saying Yes Opened Creative Doors (ft. Wildlife Dreams)

In this episode of The Loud Lens, things get a little more casual — more two mates chatting than a polished seminar. But trust us, it’s packed with the kind of honesty creatives actually need to hear…

00:27:03  |   Mon 09 Jun 2025
Beige Doesn’t Book: Building a Bold Photography Brand That Actually Stands Out

Beige Doesn’t Book: Building a Bold Photography Brand That Actually Stands Out

If your photography brand is still whispering in a world that rewards shouting , this episode is your wake-up call.

I'm Khandie from Khandie Photography: blunt, brutally honest, and loud as hell — and…

00:22:22  |   Thu 05 Jun 2025
It’s the 1st — Here’s How to Make Money with Photography This Month

It’s the 1st — Here’s How to Make Money with Photography This Month

It’s the 1st of the month — which means you’ve got 30 days to make your photography actually pay. Not in theory. Not when your dream clients magically appear. But right now.

This episode is your blunt…

00:23:25  |   Sun 01 Jun 2025
AI Won’t Replace You — But Your Fear Will

AI Won’t Replace You — But Your Fear Will

AI isn't the problem — your fear is. In this no-bullsh*t episode, Khandie breaks down why photographers freaking out about artificial intelligence are focused on the wrong enemy. From generative fill…

00:13:37  |   Sat 31 May 2025
Stop Romanticising the Struggle — You’re Not a Better Photographer Just Because You’re Broke

Stop Romanticising the Struggle — You’re Not a Better Photographer Just Because You’re Broke

You’re not a martyr for your craft. You’re just underpaid and burnt out. In this episode, I’m calling out the toxic mindset that says passion should be enough. It’s not.

We’re diving into:

  • Why photogra…

00:19:58  |   Wed 28 May 2025
Half the ‘Community’ You Idolise Wouldn’t Piss on You If You Were on Fire

Half the ‘Community’ You Idolise Wouldn’t Piss on You If You Were on Fire

You keep chasing clout, validation, and approval from “big name” photographers who wouldn't even notice if you quit tomorrow. Sound familiar? This episode dives into the toxic side of the photography…

00:18:44  |   Fri 23 May 2025
Styled Shoots Can Be Utter BS For Your Business As A Photographer

Styled Shoots Can Be Utter BS For Your Business As A Photographer

I love a styled shoot. Who doesnt? However in this industry of photography, so many are misleading (either by accident or by choice) their client base into thinking this is their client work and ther…

00:12:08  |   Sun 18 May 2025
You’re Not Shadowbanned — You’re Just Boring Online

You’re Not Shadowbanned — You’re Just Boring Online

Still blaming the algorithm for your flop posts? Newsflash: it's not shadowbanning — your content just isn’t worth stopping the scroll for. In this brutally honest episode of The Loud Lens, I break d…

00:20:22  |   Mon 12 May 2025
You Don’t Have a Photography Business — You Have a Hobby

You Don’t Have a Photography Business — You Have a Hobby

Let’s cut the crap: if you’re not making money, not marketing, and still winging your pricing : you don’t have a business. You have a hobby… and an expensive one at that.

In this unfiltered episode of…

00:25:26  |   Tue 06 May 2025
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