Let’s dive into it⬇

Photographers are obsessed right now with the portraits.
And yes we know. It goes….

Of course you already know Jai.
From his podcast, his photography, and of course his business course that changed the game for SO many wedding photographers… he’s a legend in these parts. You’ve all seen something of his inspiring and crazy story.

And now? He’s gone from wedding photographer all the way to author. With his new book on pre-sale right now titled: Make Your Break.

Make Your Break is a practical guide to creating opportunities instead of waiting for them. Just cruising wedding to wedding? Through powerful stories, mindset shifts and practical frameworks, Jai challenges the beliefs that quietly keep us playing small.

We asked him three quick questions about his story and his new book:

1. When did wedding photography become the starting point for something MORE?
“I could see so many talented photographers undervaluing their work and struggling to get bookings. Incredible at photography, but nobody had taught them how to run a business. In 2015 I launched my first workshop and I saw the impact I could have helping wedding photographers push themselves.

Seeing what people could do once they started backing themselves became just as exciting to me as photography.”

2. What did shooting weddings teach you that you still use today?
“For me, it’s the people skills. You learn how to calm someone down, walk into an emotionally charged room and make people feel comfortable. In every business I’ve started I draw on the same skills I used with a nervous couple. Every business, at all levels, needs those people skills ”

3. What’s one idea from your new book “Make Your Break” you wish you’d understood sooner?
“Audacity. I would have trusted my ideas sooner, instead of checking whether everyone else thought it was a good idea first. That’s what I want photographers to feel when they read the book: excited about what they could create, and willing to actually give it a go.

So this book may just be the dose of inspiration you need. Pre orders are open now ⬇

The right way.
Kyla Jeanette built her moodboard for this wedding from fashion campaigns, architecture, and other imagery far outside the wedding world. Not to recreate specific photos, but to construct a loose visual world for the weekend.

Giving a little more freedom to respond to moments on the day, within that larger moodboarded plan. YES, the right way.

See the full BTS of this wedding featured now on lensel.com

⬇️ Film, sunset and a vision for the vibe. There’s some frames in here that just feel right, while breaking all the rules. Get into it.

⬇️ Um yeah that’s how you do it. We are big fans of the spotlight portrait.

⬇️ Get involved here for some TRUE composition inspo. Way to use the side of every frame…

⬇️ Beautiful work here by Petar Jurica which you have gotta see. BUT especially dive into to see the second shot on the slide… Way to show off a table.

La Dichosa teach a LIVE WORKSHOP in Lensel PRO on October 14.

Incredible, unique work from Barcelona-based duo Majo and Xavi and they are joining us to talk about how they do it. Their vision, curation, editing and references bring a fresh perspective to weddings.

They will take us through their process of planning, concepting and executing their fresh ideas in weddings.

October 14: 5:30pm CET - that’s 11.30am ET

The workshop is included in your Lensel PRO membership, alongside 20+ workshop replays, our community and regular calls to connect and learn together.