The Wedding Biz Podcast
Episode 412
In my 15+ years of experience building a 7-figure, luxury photography business, I’ve learned a thing or two. I recently had the privilege of talking all about it with Andy Kushner on The Wedding Biz podcast.
We talked about how I carved my own path and built a business that is not only profitable, but that is driven by my deep-rooted values to make a lasting impact on this planet.
“Most photographers and creative entrepreneurs will talk about […] how they do it differently than the others. And what we find is missing from that conversation is that “Why”—that deeper motivation, that deeper purpose of what is uniquely driving them.
And when we see the most powerful work, there’s a signature of that added and even if you don’t know the full story, or the full motivation you see that level of passion or depth to work. And that’s what can really make it extraordinary.“
— KT Merry, The Wedding Biz Podcast
Here’s what you’ll discover in this episode:
> How my love of photography started
> How I got my feet wet assisting some major fashion photographers (including the late, great Patrick Demarchelier)
> Why I took the leap from fashion photography to wedding photography
> My true feelings about digital vs. film photography
> My philosophy on lighting and composition style
> What it’s really like having my husband, Chad, as my business partner
> The 2 books I read a page from EVERY day!
PLUS…
> How much I do (or don’t) worry about finances
> What retirement will likely look like for me someday
> How I use profit to affect change over the cause I care most about
> My trusty morning routine!
> My just-as-important evening routine
> What gear I’m currently using + my gear philosophy (I’m always testing something new!)
“Once I had that signature style in place, once I really felt, technically, that the work is solid, it’s got a calling card, then I have continuously tried to push myself outside of that box and challenge the different approaches to lighting. And I think that’s what’s most exciting right now in our industry… we see a lot more of that, because the tools have allowed us to get more progressive.”
— KT MERRY, The Wedding Biz Podcast
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KT MERRY
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've spent the past decade capturing love and chasing beauty across the globe, and I believe every story like yours is different and special, and deserves to be told exceptionally.
Drawing on years of experience in the fashion and editorial photography industry, my photographs are graceful, honest and boldly natural, while completely intentional. Whether it’s the opportunity to narrate the retelling of once-in-a-lifetime wedding days, or the ability to communicate issues of global importance, or all the stories in between, I look at photography as the method by which I get to leave the world a little better than I found it.
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