PERSPECTIVE
138 episodes - English - Latest episode: 28 days ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWelcome to Perspective, a podcast for wedding creatives, where we sit down, often with a special guest, and talk about our many years of experience in the wedding industry so you can learn from us and to help grow your wedding business.
And who are we? We are Simon & Gregg, together we’re Cinemate Films, Scottish-based wedding filmmakers who love nothing more than drinking coffee and talking shop with others in the wedding industry.
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070 : Elopements 101 with Cinemate Films
July 27, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBOn Friday 26 June 2020 Arran Kenny of AKfilms pulled together the UK wedding videographers virtual workshop in order to raise funds for the Black Lives Matter movement. Included in the lineup of educators were Uniques visual, hushabye films, Richard Leng, Micaela Lindsay, handcraft pictures and us, Cinemate. This is our talk about Elopements 101 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspectivebycinemate/message
069 : Creating Art with a Soul with Sujata Setia
July 14, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBOn today's episode of perspective we're talking to London based multi-award winning children, newborn, pregnancy /maternity, and family photographer Sujata Setia of But Natural Photography. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspectivebycinemate/message
068 : Destination Weddings Post Covid and Brexit with Marry Me In France
June 22, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBOn today's episode of we're talking to the founder of Marry Me in France, Beth Stretton. Marry Me In France are a multi award winning team of planners working in South West France who focus on a friendly, affordable, and passionate planning service for their events. It began more than 15 years ago after Beth planned her own wedding in France and realised there was no one to help so we'll be talking to her about hers thoughts of wedding planning and As Beth live in Wales while planning these a...
067 : Avoiding 'Just be natural' with Jim Pollard
June 15, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBOn today's episode of the podcast, we're talking to mountain man Jim Pollard. Along with his wife Vicky they make one of New Zealand's finest husband and wife wedding photography teams. In their own they are words are a couple of snowboard bums who for over a decade have travelled the world instructing and coaching as Pollard We Are! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspectivebycinemate/message
065 : Black and white film portraiture & censorship
May 25, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBToday on this episode of perspective we're talking to Jeremy Simon a specialist in the art of black and white film photography in a world saturated by digital imagery. Jeremy has a family portrait studio based in Philadelphia focusing on Maternity, Newborn, family and dog portraiture in a style that echos the glory days of black and white photography in the first half of the 20th century. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspectivebycinemate/message
066 : Mastering the preset & shooting with colour in mind with Amy-Leigh Atkins
May 18, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBIf your a photographer who loves making beautiful images but struggles with your post-production, don't worry because we're talking all about colouring on today's episode with Amy-Leigh Atkins. Amy runs the mentoring program over at Northern Presets Co and helps photographers worldwide build customs lightroom AND Capture One presets and styles to suit their signature look. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspectivebycinemate/message
064 : Censorship & Virtual Portraits with Character with Kellee Quinn
May 04, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBAs Covid measures set in Kellee turned her attention to recreating old masters with her family and started the 'Q Muse project', her FaceTime sessions as a creative outlet during the isolation period. If you've ever been interested in pivoting to sessions with a more digital twist, then one of the greatest voices you're going to want to listen to in the space is Kellee's. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspectivebycinemate/message
063 : Make Your Business Work For You - with Devin Robinson
April 27, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBWe're talking to Devin Robinson on today's episode who is a photographer, entrepreneur, and podcast host over on the Anchored Business Podcast and As CEO of, Anchor & Veil Photography, oversees all operations with 18 photographers & cinematographers from weddings in 7 different American states (and counting!). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspectivebycinemate/message
062 : Analogue Mindset and The Fan Economy - with Si Moore
April 20, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBSi Moore is a Rangefinder NYC awarded photographer with a decade’s worth of experience traversing the globe shooting people in love but with a passion for analogue photography and who is a supporter of the philosophies behind shooting in older formats. So let's recalibrate our minds with Si and get back to our analogue state. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspectivebycinemate/message
061 : Working with a Virtual Assistant
April 13, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBLife is too short to do sh*t you don't like and on today's episode of the podcast we're bringing in Wedding Industry Virtual Assistant, Sarah Craig. She's the organised side-kick that you don't want to admit your business needs but Imagine Robin and Alfred rolled into one allowing you to be batman and reap all the rewards just focusing on all the creative and exciting stuff you want to work on plus let's be real... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspe...
060 : Build a Resilient Business - with Melissa Love
April 06, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBResilience! Probably something we've all had to learn the hard way but let's face it, it's a never-ending battle. Whether it's covid, or our market, or life... we all need to find a way of making our businesses more resilient and we've got Melissa Love on today's episode to help us do just that! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspectivebycinemate/message
059 : Learn how to transcend wedding photography - with Two Mann Studios
April 02, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 81.9 MBWe're speaking to Erika and Lanny of Two Mann Studios who bring a unique and highly sought-after style of documentary photography to wedding celebrations all over the world and so if you want to learn how to shoot wild and still be a professional keep listening! We're going to be transcending the ideas behind the traditional wedding photographer as well as get more insight into Two Mann U! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspectivebycinemate/message
058 : Set unrealistic goals for your wedding business - with Jai Long
March 30, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 64 MBFor those of our listeners unfamiliar with today's guest, Jai is a mentor in mindset, habits, money strategies, productivity, and creative business but as a listener of his chart-topping "Make your break" podcast we can say... he knows his sh*t. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspectivebycinemate/message
057 : Show the 'YOU' in your business - Magic Suwalowski
March 23, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 78.8 MBSeason 3, Episode 3 and we're bringing on, hat-wearing, space-traveling hipster, Wizzard of Light, Magic Suvalowski. Let's find out more about Magic, is he a man or an inter-dimensional spirit? We're not sure yet! But let's hear about his journey, what it's like being a Sony ambassador, a YouTuber and so much more!!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspectivebycinemate/message
056 : Grow your wedding photography business with associate photographers - Emma Lawson
March 16, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBEpisode 2 of our third season and we're bringing in one of our favourite Aberdonian Maternity, family and wedding photographers Emma Lawson to talk to us about expanding your business with associate Photographers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspectivebycinemate/message
055 : Documenting Luxury Weddings with Minimal Gear - Philip White
March 09, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBThis is the first episode of season three of the podcast and we've managed to wrangle on internationally sought after wedding videographer & photographer, Philip White. With a career spanning over 500 weddings in over 30 different countries, this former global ambassador for Sony's client list has included the Royal family, Oscar winners and some of the world’s most recognisable names! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspectivebycinemate/message
054 : Crafting the Intangible with Julie Comfort
December 22, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBAs Julie explained “Experience design is a fairly new but growing field that takes a holistic, human-centred approach to design, part of a much bigger societal shift that’s guiding us toward a future of events designed around people, not things. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspectivebycinemate/message
053 : Capture Memories with Kaco Films
November 24, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBThe team over at Kaco films are awesome international wedding videographers and educators which is why on today's episode we’ll be talking to Martin about their discreet and unobtrusive approach to filming. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspectivebycinemate/message
052 : Thinking Outside the Box with Neil 'Shoney' Maclean
October 13, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBAs we all know the world has changed and although everyone is struggling with a lack of weddings during this covid crisis, Neil has got a few suggestions to help us weave our way back to profitability and to see us all thrive in the upcoming post covid world. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspectivebycinemate/message
051 : Canadian Wedding Photography with COJO Photo
September 29, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBOn today's episode we are talking to Corey Jonasson one half of husband and wife team COJO Photo who also shoot newborn photos. We're going to be talking to Corey shoots his couples and how he get them to relax and the authentic moments he likes to capture as well as some of the more interesting locations in his portfolio. Corey is a long time listener of the podcast so lets get straight into things. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspectivebycinemat...
050 : Visually Breathtaking Films with Riccardo Fasoli
September 15, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBWe're super excited for today's episode as we're getting to introduce one of our favourite filmmakers Riccardo Fasoli, who company Kreativ Wedding create authentic natural and emotional wedding photos and video for the creative destination wedding. Ever since watching a really rainy elopement shot in Scotland which won a good few awards and attention from industry peers we've been wanting to pick Riccardo's brain. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspec...
049 : Pricing For growth with Richard Leng
September 01, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBIf it's one thing that people don't like talking about it money! So on today's episode, we do just that with Richard Leng as he runs us through how to price for growth with Richard Leng --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspectivebycinemate/message
048 : Make Better Business Decisions with Micaela Karina
August 18, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBMany of us out there in the wedding market are all too familiar with our own abilities as creatives, in most cases, it’s that very ability that got us to where we are right now. Making better business decisions is the topic of today episode as we’re talking about how to run your business as a CEO with Micaela Karina of Micaela Karina photography. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspectivebycinemate/message
047 : Transitioning to Commercial with Unique Visuals
August 04, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBWe know a lot of us are struggling at the moment with the worldwide hit to the wedding industry so in this time of uncertainty we've invited Steve and Jennifer of unique visuals onto today's podcast to talk to us about how to move from shooting weddings over to commercial work! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspectivebycinemate/message
046 : Elopement Films with Cinemate
July 21, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBOn this episode we change it up a bit and have a very casual chat between the three of us around the topic of elopements and how we approach them. It's quite an anecdotal chat with some tips and advice thrown in. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspectivebycinemate/message
045 : Finding Inspiration with Julia Kirk
June 30, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBToday on this episode of perspective we're talking with Julia Kirk a Fine Art Florist based in the Scottish Highlands. Inspired by the wild beauty of the highlands Julia works as Wild Gorse Studio which isn't just a place for her to create but also to inspire! We're really excited to introduce you to Julia as whenever we're asked by couples to recommend florists in the highlands, the wild gorse studio is at the top of the list! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p...
044 : Learn to feel better with Andrew Duthie
June 23, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBWe've spoken before about the importance of physical exercise and strength for the job we do on previous episodes of the podcast. We've also spoken about the benefits of community to bolster mental health but today going to be focusing more on mental health as we speak to Cognitive-behavioural therapist Andrew Duthie. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspectivebycinemate/message
043 : Experiment in Film Photography with Gulabi
June 16, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBWelcome to perspective, a podcast for wedding creatives, where we sit down, often with a special guest, and talk about our many years of experience in the wedding industry so you can learn from us and to help grow your wedding business. We're giving you something slightly different on today's perspective episode as we chat the creators of independent film developing and scanning lab, Gulabi, located in Glasgow’s Southside. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho...
042 : Beauty in Imperfection with Eric-René Penoy
June 09, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBOn today's episode of Perspective, we're going to be talking all about emotional imagery today with Eric Rene Penoy. We chat with him about his upbringing, how that influences his work, his biggest inspiration in film and photography. Eric's website and SEO skills are something that has always impressed us at Cinemate so we'll also get into that. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspectivebycinemate/message
041 : Rock Your Brand with The Costa Sisters
June 02, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBOn this episode of Perspective we're talking to The Costa Sisters, filmmakers from Wales UK with possibly the strongest branding in the industry. We'll get into how they create a kickass wedding film without getting bogged down in the tech specs and camera settings. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspectivebycinemate/message
040 : European Wedding Photography with Colin Ross
May 26, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBOn this episode we're talking to Colin Ross, London wedding photographer. Colin shoots a lot of destination weddings around Europe, we talk to him about shooting these luxury weddings and the process of being selected as a Rangefinder Rising Star. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspectivebycinemate/message
039 : Nothing is a necessity at a wedding with Something Brewed
May 19, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBOn this episode we're talking to Something Brewed Glasgow based Coffee bar for weddings and events. Lots of coffee loving talk as well as talking about what it's like starting up as a non essential wedding service and whether anything is essential at a wedding! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspectivebycinemate/message
038 : Destination wedding films with Gione da Silva
May 12, 2020 05:00 - 2 hours - 118 MBToday on the podcast we’ll be talking to destination wedding filmmaker and photographer Gione Da Silva. If you're unfamiliar with Gione, don’t worry as we’ll get to know him and hear about his Brazilian origins, what brought him to the UK and what takes him to countless exotic locations to shoot weddings. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspectivebycinemate/message
037 : The Legacy of Photography with Benj Haisch
March 31, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBOn this episode, we're talking to Washington based wedding and elopement photographer Benj Haisch. Benj loves to create visual history focusing on the nostalgia and legacy of a photograph. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspectivebycinemate/message
036 : The Importance of Emotion in a Moment with Nikki Leadbetter
March 17, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBToday on perspective we're talking to Nikki Leadbetter who is a self-confessed romantic, dreamer and an experience taker. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspectivebycinemate/message
035 : Elopement Photography with Sean Bell
March 03, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBToday on the podcast, we'll be talking to a Wedding and Elopement photographer who works and breathes best when in the wild places of Scotland and beyond...Sean Bell! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspectivebycinemate/message
034 : Screw the vanity metrics with Neil "Shoney" Maclean
February 18, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 89.6 MBYou're listening to Perspective || a podcast for wedding creatives, where we sit down, often with a special guest and talk about our many years of experience in the wedding industry. We've invited Mr Neil "Shoney" Maclean into our podcast studio to educate us in the ways of social media marketing! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspectivebycinemate/message
033 : Non-Traditional Wedding Photography David Ruff
February 05, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBSeeing us back to perspective and into our new podcast room is Glasgow based, non-traditional wedding photographer David Ruff. If you’re wanting to edge into the alternative we’ll be chatting about David's pre and post workflow and his approach to being a non-traditional wedding photographer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspectivebycinemate/message
Minicast 018 - We're back and what is Two Ten Co.
February 04, 2020 06:00 - 28 minutes - 26.7 MBIn this minicast we'll discuss why we took a break from the podcast (sorry for that) and discuss what we've been up to in the meantime. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspectivebycinemate/message
Minicast 017 : Photo vs Video with Eric Floberg
July 09, 2019 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBWelcome to Perspective || a podcast for wedding suppliers. In this minicast episode, Eric Floberg talks about how he shoots both photo and video, plus drops some awesome knowledge about the 1DXii --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspectivebycinemate/message
Minicast 16 : Practice your craft
June 25, 2019 05:00 - 6 minutes - 6.38 MBWelcome to Perspective || a podcast for wedding suppliers. In this minicast episode, Lisa talks about how she changed camera systems and why we should all be practicing our craft more regular. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspectivebycinemate/message
032 : Community over competition with Eric Floberg
June 18, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBSimon & Gregg from Cinemate are talking to Eric Floberg who is a photographer, Filmmaker and Youtuber based out of Chicago. We're talking community over competition on today's episode and how this mindset can help bolster and grow your business! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspectivebycinemate/message
Minicast 15 : Commission for wedding planners? with Fin Flükra
June 11, 2019 05:00 - 10 minutes - 10.2 MBWelcome to Perspective || a podcast for wedding suppliers. In this minicast episode, Cat talks about why how commission does and doesn't work in the wedding industry? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspectivebycinemate/message
Clone Your Best Clients with Heidi Thompson
June 04, 2019 05:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBSimon & Gregg from Cinemate are talking to Heidi Thompson who is the best-selling author of Clone Your Best Clients which is the topic for today's episode. Heidi helps wedding professionals grow their businesses and reach their goals without going crazy in the process. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspectivebycinemate/message
Running A Wedding Day with Fin Flükra
May 28, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBSimon & Gregg from Cinemate are talking to Catrina Duthie, a Glasgow-based Shetlander who specialises in creating bespoke and stylish celebrations for couples who are looking for something with a personal, meaningful, tailored touch. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspectivebycinemate/message
Minicast 14 : Why Move To Mirrorless? with Lexi Laine
May 21, 2019 05:00 - 20 minutes - 19.4 MBWelcome to Perspective || a podcast for wedding suppliers. In this minicast episode, Lexi talks about why mirrorless is the way forward. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspectivebycinemate/message
Pursuing Passion Projects with Lexi Laine
May 14, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBSimon & Gregg from Cinemate are talking to Brighton based photographer Lexi Laine on today's episode of perspective about pursuing your passion to keep you creatively inspired. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspectivebycinemate/message
Working as a Husband and Wife team With Craig and Eva Sanders
May 07, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBSimon & Gregg from Cinemate are talking to Craig Sanders on today's episode about what it's like working alongside your partner. We talk about the rewards and hardships faced when starting a family and still running a successful business. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspectivebycinemate/message
Minicast : 13 Should You Have a Side Hustle with TWC
April 30, 2019 05:00 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MBWelcome to Perspective || a podcast for wedding suppliers, where Simon & Gregg of Cinemate Films sit down, often with a special guest and talk about their many years of experience in the wedding industry. This is a minicast episode, extra content that didn't make the full episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspectivebycinemate/message
Running a Wedding Directory with The Wedding Collective
April 23, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBSimon & Gregg from Cinemate are talking to Gillian and Ellie over in the Wedding Collective HQ about what it's like to run a major wedding directory, blog and what it's like creating some of the best fayres in Scotland and the UK. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspectivebycinemate/message