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The Loud Lens: Photography's Middle Finger

Khandie Rees
Photography
Photography Industry
Content Creation
Social Media
Burnout
Client Expectations
Wildlife Photography
Client Experience
Authenticity
Contracts
Social Media Marketing
Public Photography
Photography Ethics
Creative Industry
Teaching
Networking
Wedding Photography
Estonia
Estonian Fashion Festival
Instagram

Welcome to The Loud Lens, the podcast where creativity meets audacity! Hosted by Khandie Rees—a bold photographer, unapologetic content creator, and business rebel—this show dives into the art of standing out in a world that loves to blend in. Whether you're a photographer, entrepreneur, or creative looking for no-BS advice on thriving in the business and breaking the rules, this is your space to ... more

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Matt Curtis
Award-winning portrait photographer and board member of BIPP
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Episode: Legacy vs Likes — Why Your Photos Should Outlive Instagram (with Matt Curtis)
Gavin Hoey
A prominent photography educator and content creator known for his engaging online tutorials
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Episode: From Garage Tutorials to Adorama: Gavin Hoey on the Realities of Teaching Photography
Brian Wrigley
Business coach with over 20 years of experience working with small and multinational businesses.
Episode: Why Most Photography Businesses Fail: The Coach Says Shape UP! with Coach Brian Wrigley

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Khandie Rees
Host of The Loud Lens (photography-focused, outspoken on industry ethics and business strategy); practices candid, no-nonsense discourse.

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#53
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#215
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#15
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#113
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#185
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Is Real Imagery Offensive? Vanity Fair, Power Portraits & Why We Hate Unfiltered Faces
Q: Is there a line between ethical portraiture and visual harm?
The host seems to suggest that this is a complex and debated issue where society navigates the balance between truth in representation and the potential harm of unflattering portrayals.
Pretty Doesn’t Pay Rent: Why Most Photographers Don’t Actually Shoot Strategically
Q: Is your biggest battle explaining the difference to clients, or are we as photographers not showing strategy well enough?
The host inquires whether the difficulty lies in educating clients about the importance of strategy or if photographers themselves are failing to demonstrate such strategies effectively.
Legacy vs Likes — Why Your Photos Should Outlive Instagram (with Matt Curtis)
Q: Why does legacy photography matter in 2025, 2026?
It remains essential as the nature of content consumed today by consumers is frequently fleeting, whereas well-crafted, legacy photographs tell enduring stories.
From Garage Tutorials to Adorama: Gavin Hoey on the Realities of Teaching Photography
Q: Do you think people are addicted to free tutorials?
Yes, and it can be hard to get them to pay for pre-recorded online content due to the abundance of free resources.
From Garage Tutorials to Adorama: Gavin Hoey on the Realities of Teaching Photography
Q: What was the point in which you went, oh, I'm going to go from teaching workshops in person to YouTube?
It was a kind of a succession of little things that led to the decision to move to YouTube.

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A bold, unapologetic look at photography as a profession and a cultural force, with a strong emphasis on ethics, integrity, and practical business savvy. Episodes frequently tackle exploitation in the industry, the realities of pricing and contracts, and the evolving roles of photographers amid tech disruptions and social media pressures. The host challenges norms around brand deals, event culture, and online strategies, often pairing personal anecdotes with hard-won advice for building a sustainable, values-driven photography business. Highlights include candid takes on consent, censorship, and the ethics of documentary work, as well as pragmatic guidance on networking, education, and avoiding market traps. Across episodes, the tone blends... more

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