The Raw Photography Podcast With Dave and Paul

David McClelland, Paul (from mhphoto.ie)

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Booking Overview

A candid wedding photography podcast where Irish documentary photographers Dave and Paul talk craft, branding, business strategy, and the realities of building a sustainable studio. It’s a strong booking lane for photography and creative-industry experts who can discuss both artistic process and market-facing growth.

Metrics

Episodes: 62

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: <1k

Gender skew: Male

Location: Ireland

Contact Information

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Host

David McClelland - Irish documentary wedding photographer. Co-host of The Raw Photography Podcast, focusing on candid discussions of photographic craft, client work, and sustainable creative business practices.

Paul (from mhphoto.ie) - Irish wedding/portrait photographer associated with mhphoto.ie. Co-host alongside Dave, bringing an industry-practitioner perspective on technique, workflow, branding, and staying visible in the ph...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Working photographers (especially wedding/documentary or adjacent portrait/commercial), creative entrepreneurs with a clear public-facing brand presence (website/Instagram) and practical expertise in both craft and business (marketing, pricing, workflow, sustainability).
Required Achievements:  
Established wedding photography portfolio with recognizable style, Strong online presence (branding/content strategy) and/or industry visibility, Demonstrated business growth and sustainable practice (systems to avoid burnout), Published work or workshops/teaching activities (common in this lane)

Recent Guest Discussions

Katie Kavanagh - Branding And Marketing Approach, Social Media Strategy And Workload Balance, Content Consistency, Pricing, Workflow, Sustainable Business And Burnout Prevention

Drew Forsyth - Commercial Production Pressures, Networking/visibility, Personal Projects As A Career Engine, Adapting To Industry Shifts Including AI

Chris Copeland - Storytelling And Signature Style, Film Vs Digital Practice, Client Relationships And Destination Weddings, Balancing Spontaneity/prep, Maintaining Creative Voice And Navigating A Saturated Market

Recent Topics

Wedding Photography, Documentary, Branding, Marketing, Pricing

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Raw Photography Podcast With Dave and Paul
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Raw Photography Podcast - EP62 - A conversation with David Olsthoorn

June 19, 2026

Raw Photography Podcast - EP62 - A conversation with David OlsthoornIn this episode, we sit down with David Olsthoorn, one half of the husband-and-wife team behind Awake & Dreaming Photography. Together with his wife Laurie, Dave has built a thriving wedding photography business with a high-volume workflow, while maintaining a strong focus on creativity, client experience and storytelling.We chat about everything from managing a busy wedding calendar and working together as a couple, to d...

Raw Podcast - EP61 - A conversation with Katie Kavanagh

May 21, 2026

Raw Podcast - EP61 - A conversation with Katie KavanaghEpisode 61! The one and only Katie Kavanagh. A great friend and an inspiration to many of us in the wedding photography scene.Katie made the move from graphic design into full-time wedding photography, and it shows in how she approaches her work. With a strong online presence, she has a real understanding of branding, marketing, and how to present yourself in a way that actually connects with your audience and future clients.There’s no be...

Raw Podcast - EP60 - A conversation with Drew Forsyth

April 01, 2026

Raw Podcast - EP60 - A conversation with Drew ForsythThis week we’re chatting with Drew Forsyth, a portrait photographer and director working at the commercial end of the industry across the UK and internationally.Drew’s work is centred around people and the stories behind them, and that’s something we connected with straight away, even though his world looks very different to ours on the surface.We get into what that world actually looks like day to day. From shoots that take all day to get ...

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