Photographers love to say Facebook is dead.

It isn’t.

They’re just using it like Instagram — and that’s the problem.

In this episode of The Loud Lens, photographer, author, and industry speaker Khandie Rees explains how Facebook actually works for photographers, why it’s one of the strongest trust-building platforms available, and how it quietly converts clients when used correctly.

This episode covers:

• Why Facebook is a relationship platform, not a discovery one
• What Facebook reach and interaction really mean
• How trust is built through familiarity and conversation
• Why business pages matter more than you think
• How photographers misuse Facebook groups
• Real examples of Facebook content that works for wedding, family, boudoir, and commercial photographers
• Which Facebook stats actually matter — and which don’t

If Instagram introduces potential clients to you, Facebook often reassures them that you’re the right choice.

This episode explains how — without chasing trends, virality, or burnout.

Evoto’s AI headshot feature sparked intense backlash — not just because of AI, but because of how trust, transparency, and communication were handled.

In this episode of The Loud Lens, Khandie examines publicly visible product features, marketing language, and industry reaction to unpack why photographers felt blindsided — and what this moment reveals about the fragile relationship between tech platforms and creative professionals.

This is not an accusation or an anti-AI rant.
It’s a measured discussion about perception, responsibility, and why how innovation is introduced matters.

Why Instagram Isn’t Working for Your Photography Business (And It’s Not the Algorithm)

Instagram isn’t dead — but the way most photographers use it absolutely is.

In this episode of The Loud Lens, photographer, author, and industry speaker Khandie Rees breaks down the biggest social media pitfalls photographers fall into on Instagram — from follow-for-follow and engagement pods to chasing viral reach with zero business return.

This isn’t another “post more Reels” episode.

Instead, Khandie explains what Instagram terms actually mean in plain English, including:

• What “viral reach” really is (and why it rarely leads to bookings)
• What Instagram considers real interaction vs surface-level noise
• How photographers actually build trust on social media
• What showing authority looks like without becoming salesy or arrogant
• Why likes and followers don’t equal clients
• Which Instagram stats actually matter for service-based photographers

If you’re a photographer using Instagram to grow a business — not just a following — this episode will help you stop chasing tactics and start using the platform with clarity and intent.

🎙️ Next episode: why Facebook works completely differently for photographers — and why most people get that wrong too.

Photography courses and mentors are everywhere right now from Instagram ads and free webinars to high-ticket masterminds and group coaching programmes.

In this episode of The Loud Lens, photographer and mentor Khandie Rees takes a calm, honest look at the rise of photography education and what photographers should actually check before spending their money.

This isn’t an anti-course episode but a reality check. We talk about how to assess photography courses and mentors properly, how to spot smoke-and-mirrors marketing, and how to tell the difference between ethical education and overpromising sales funnels.

You’ll learn:

• What questions to ask before buying a photography course or mentorship
• How income claims and testimonials can be misleading without context
• The difference between learning from a working photographer vs a full-time educator
• When mentorship can genuinely help your photography business grow
• How to avoid pressure-based sales tactics and rushed decisions

If you’re a beginner photographer, a hobbyist looking to go professional, or a working photographer considering investing in education, this episode will help you make informed decisions — without shame, hype, or fear of missing out.

The Loud Lens is a blunt, honest photography podcast for creatives who want transparency, better business practices, and real conversations about the industry.

This is allegedly as the issue is ongoing and is my opinions. A US photographer as been issued a cease and desist by Amy Louise Taylor of Amyl and the Sniffers over the alleged exploitation of her image — and photographers everywhere should be paying attention.

In this episode of The Loud Lens, Khandie Rees breaks down the lawsuit without hype, without misinformation, and without legal myths. We explore the difference between owning copyright and having the right to commercially exploit someone’s image, why “editorial use only” actually matters, and how photographers keep getting caught out by contracts, consent, and the digital afterlife of images.

This isn’t celebrity gossip — it’s a real-world cautionary lesson for photographers who sell prints, promote work online, shoot editorial, or assume that pressing the shutter gives them unlimited rights.

Topics covered:

• Copyright vs licensing vs consent (UK vs US explained)
• GDPR and whether it applies to photographs in the UK
• Why “fine art” doesn’t magically bypass legal responsibility
• The biggest legal myths photographers still believe
• How to protect yourself, your clients, and your reputation

Blunt, informed, and unapologetically honest — this episode is required listening for photographers who want to stay professional in a rapidly changing digital and legal landscape.

Every January, photographers swear this will be the year everything changes: more bookings, better clients, more money, less burnout. And every year… most of them end up exactly where they started.

In this episode of The Loud Lens, Khandie Rees delivers a brutally honest New Year reality check for photographers who are tired of spinning their wheels. This isn’t a motivational pep talk. It’s a deep dive into why most photography goals fail, why talent isn’t the problem, and why behaviour — not mindset — is what actually holds photographers back.

We talk about the illusion of progress, why goal-setting without systems is pointless, how overconsumption of courses and content becomes procrastination, and what real change actually looks like in a photography business.

If you’re a photographer heading into 2026 feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated — this episode will either wake you up or piss you off. Possibly both.

This episode is for photographers who are ready to stop lying to themselves and start doing the work.

Clients don’t just ask for photos — sometimes they ask for tax fraud, fake invoices, unpaid labour, and “just one more thing” until the job triples.\n\nIn this episode of The Loud Lens, Khandie reads real, anonymised submissions from photographers who’ve been put in wildly uncomfortable positions by clients — from being asked to take work off the books, to cash “discounts”, to turning up for one shoot and being expected to deliver sixty different images. This isn’t about bashing clients. It’s about why these requests happen, why saying yes is dangerous, and how photographers can set boundaries without tanking their reputation. If you’ve ever agreed to something that made your stomach drop, stayed quiet to avoid conflict or wondered if you were the problem. This episode is for you.🎙️ Expect blunt truth, real examples, and practical scripts you can actually use.

Are you tired of shelling out cash for “business events” that feel more like cult meetings than actual marketing?
In this brutally honest episode of The Loud Lens, Khandie tears into the world of networking breakfasts, empowerment brunches, “boss babe summits,” and overpriced marketing retreats — exposing exactly why so many photographers walk away inspired… but still broke.

You’ll learn:

• How to spot a scammy marketing event before you waste your money
• The psychological tricks organisers use to pressure you into buying
• Red flags that scream “this room is not for you”
• What REAL business events look like (the ones where actual clients hang out)
• How to choose events that actually lead to bookings, partnerships, and growth
• Why so many people running marketing events aren’t running real businesses
• And how photographers keep getting sucked into the hype

This is NOT another fluffy “networking is important” episode.
This is a deep dive into the marketing industry’s weirdest psychology, fakest gurus, and biggest money pits — and a practical guide to choosing events that actually move your photography business forward.

Perfect for:
Photographers who are sick of wasting time, sick of being sold to, and ready to market smarter rather than louder.

Listen now, take notes, and stop funding other people’s delusions of grandeur.