As much as the wedding industry is a space for love and acceptance, it’s also one that isn’t always as diverse as it could (and should) be. Being honest about...
Back in August, we explored how to support the BIPOC community as a white photographer. But supporting the BIPOC community isn’t something we can do once and then forget about....
Ok we’ll start off by stating the obvious: You can’t have an elopement photography business without clients. But when you’re just starting out, how do you even find them? Or...
It’s no secret that we love Instagram here at Dirty Boots and Messy Hair. As wedding photographers, we think Instagram is one of the most useful social media channels in...
An advertising platform and portfolio all in one, Instagram is absolutely key to how us wedding photographers market our businesses. But with the platform ever evolving, it can sometimes be...
Online criticism — it’s something that anyone with an online presence, however big or small, will be familiar with. In fact, us in the wedding industry can be especially susceptible...
We hate to call you out like this… but it’s true. If you’re struggling to turn inquiries into bookings, it’s probably on you. Why? Because here’s the thing: Most potential...
2020 has certainly been a difficult, and unexpected, year. But amongst the chaos and uncertainty, something good has emerged… something that was long, long overdue. And that ‘something’ is the...
We’ve all been there… Tiredness, feeling constantly stressed, growing to dislike your job, and even questioning if you’re in the right career in the first place. If all this sounds...
As a wedding photographer, there’s no doubt that you’ll be open to love wherever and however you find it. But supporting LGBTQ+ couples requires a little more action than ‘just’...
As wedding photographers, it’s hard not to feel lucky for the careers we have. From travelling to beautiful elopement destinations, to capturing the first kiss between a married couple —...
Think back to when you dreamed of becoming a successful wedding photographer, travelling the world and meeting cool people. Chances are filing loads of paperwork and keeping on top of...
