Totally Absolutely Engaged
Totally Absolutely Engaged is your behind-the-scenes look at the modern wedding industry - packed with expert insights, hilarious stories, and honest advice for couples planning their big day.
Hosted by Isla and Paul, CEO of one of the UK’s top event rental suppliers, each episode features candid conversations with wedding professionals - from planners and florists to photographers and venue stylists. Together, they share their biggest wedding tips, industry secrets, and even their ultimate wedding icks.
Listeners also get to hear real wedding dilemmas sent in by brides and grooms - from seating chart dramas to last-minute vendor chaos - as Isla and Paul unpack the best (and funniest) ways to handle them.
Whether you’re planning your own wedding, working in the wedding industry, or just love hearing about love, Totally Absolutely Engaged brings valuable wedding planning advice, insider knowledge, and a healthy dose of humour to help you plan smarter and laugh harder.
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Totally Absolutely Engaged
The Hidden Secrets to Capturing Natural Wedding Photos That Don’t Look Stiff
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In this episode of Totally Absolutely Engaged, hosts Isla and Paul sit down with Phil, owner and lead photographer of Zap Image, a highly experienced wedding photographer with over 15 years in the wedding industry and one of the original Hub members.
Phil shares his journey from a corporate sales career to becoming a full-time wedding photographer, including the personal story behind the name Zap Image and how photographing his own wedding sparked a career that now spans hundreds of weddings, destination shoots, and iconic venues across the UK and beyond.
This episode is packed with expert wedding photography advice for engaged couples, brides, and grooms. Phil explains his candid, documentary-led approach to wedding photography, why natural moments matter more than stiff poses, and how he captures real emotion by knowing when to step in and when to step back. He also shares practical insights on group photos, timelines, photo dashes, evening shots, and why guest interaction is key to relaxed wedding photos.
Isla and Paul dig into the questions couples really want answered, including how long wedding photographers stay on the day, how photos are backed up safely, turnaround times for previews and full galleries, and what couples often regret not having photographed. Phil also gives honest advice on choosing the right wedding photographer, understanding pricing, avoiding common planning mistakes, and how much creative control couples should give their photographer.
The conversation also covers behind-the-scenes realities of the wedding industry, from working with videographers and content creators to navigating tight timelines, lighting challenges, and unexpected moments. Phil shares his biggest tips for keeping wedding photography stress-free, authentic, and enjoyable, reminding couples that their photos are about memories, not perfection.
Whether you are newly engaged, deep into wedding planning, or simply love learning how weddings really work, this episode offers invaluable advice, real stories, and expert insight from someone who has truly seen it all.
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