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.
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…