Best Wildly Connected Photography Podcasts (2025)

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61. Confronting Problematic Vendors – From Both Sides of the Aisle 34:28

20d ago34:28

34:28

Send Wildly Connected a Text! today we’re diving into a topic that’s not always comfortable but so important: confronting problematic vendors. Whether you're a couple planning your wedding or a vendor working in the industry, you’ve probably witnessed or experienced something that made you think, “Yikes… what do I do here?” We’re talking everything…

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60. Talking All Things Queer Wedding Attire w/ Portrait Of a Bride On Fire 40:26

1M ago40:26

40:26

Send Wildly Connected a Text! Trying to figure out what you want to wear on your wedding/ elopement day can feel overwhelming for some- dress? pants? neither? both? Listen to this week's episode with Kati from @portraitofabrideonfire to chat through tips and ideas for finding ways to dress and present that will truly bring you joy on your day. Find…

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59. Why Do Trends Feel So.... Straight? 23:39

2M ago23:39

23:39

Send Wildly Connected a Text! Do you feel the same? Let me know by leaving a comment below! Take the Minnesota LGBTQIA2S+ Community Needs Survey The intro and all instrumentals were written, sung and recorded by @JaynaDavisMusic Queerly Beloved, I'm so glad you joined! Please keep the community going by checking me out on instagram @wildlyconnected…

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58. Let Us Have the Cake Too, Brenda 25:21

2M ago25:21

25:21

Send Wildly Connected a Text! You'll have to listen all the way to see why I named it this ;) Thank you to all for submitting your answers and for fighting to keep this a right for a long time to come. As mentioned, here are some resources for folks to help find lawyers to protect yourselves and your partners, with or without a wedding: Unique Esta…

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THE LIVE POD! Red and Beige Flags in the Wedding Space, Wedding Drama and an Amazing Couple! 1:07:32

3M ago1:07:32

1:07:32

Send Wildly Connected a Text! What an absolute blast this was to do this live and I hope you'll listen in to hear about Red and Beige Flags in the wedding industry (and put them to the test by playing a game with us), hear from Tony and Ben share about their experiences planning their own wedding and a Q+A session with all things lgbtq+ weddings! A…

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56. Talking to LGBTQ+ Couples Authentically (And Things Couples Should Look For) 26:25

4M ago26:25

26:25

Send Wildly Connected a Text! Couples: What things can you be looking for in how vendors are moving through the world to see if they really are genuinely passionate about working with you and for you and not just doing the bare minimum or rainbow washing? Vendors: How can you speak authentically both to couples and the general wedding space in a wa…

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55. Insights From Me: A LGBTQ+ Engaged Person in Today's World 24:05

4M ago24:05

24:05

Send Wildly Connected a Text! I NEED YOUR HELP! I want to hear stories that you have had as a lgbtq+ couple in planning your wedding (past OR present) AND also any questions you might have for my upcoming live podcast at Urban Growler on February 20! DM me @widlyconnectedphoto on instagram Email me: [email protected] This episode…

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54. Queer Love Stories: Travis and James 1:03:59

5M ago1:03:59

1:03:59

Send Wildly Connected a Text! Back with another absolutely heart-warming (yet filled with moments of laughter and comedy) queer love story! This week I chat with Travis and James, an absolutely amazing couple whom I photographed their small wedding in August of 2024. T + J share themes of love, queer wedding planning tips in rural areas, and sharin…

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53. The Urgency of Making Inclusive Changes in Your Business 15:38

5M ago15:38

15:38

Send Wildly Connected a Text! It's 2025 my dudes, and one thing we are not going to do, is start our year off by continuing to drag our feet on making important changes in our businesses. Being a more inclusive vendor is important and should be treated with urgency as a means of respect. We need to chat about it's important to do better once you kn…

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52. MINI SERIES: QUEERIFYING PARTS OF YOUR WEDDING - Your Presentation 12:33

5M ago12:33

12:33

Send Wildly Connected a Text! Let's talk about who you choose to present on your wedding day and how you can add your own queer touch! Everything from your hair and makeup to what you decide to wear is a representation of how you want to authentically present on your wedding day! Let's talk about it! The intro and all instrumentals were written, su…

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51. Accessory Posing - What is it and Why Do We All Need to Stop Doing it? 35:15

5M ago35:15

35:15

Send Wildly Connected a Text! Accesory posing is something we've all likely done because it's everywhere. But what is it exactly and how can we adjust how we see and practice this? Learn in this week's episode with Maya of Maya Lovro Photography. https://mayalovro.com/ Maya's Instagram Article Thanks so much! The intro and all instrumentals were wr…

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50. MINI SERIES: QUEERIFYING PARTS OF YOUR WEDDING - The Aisle 17:43

6M ago17:43

17:43

Send Wildly Connected a Text! It's almost 2025 so I wanted to create a mini series that will be released in between other longer episodes to break down each part of the wedding day to chat about how you can change it to make it feel less heteronormative and more YOU! Everything from getting ready to the last minute of the dance floor (or no dance f…

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49. Queer Love, Queer Sex: How Intimacy Changes Over Time featuring Therapist Calvin Hauer 50:11

6M ago50:11

50:11

Send Wildly Connected a Text! In this week's episode, we discuss how sex and intimacy can change over time in long-term queer relationships- from pre-wedding to post-wedding and beyond! Thank you SO much to this week's guest: Calvin Hauer. You can find out more about Calvin, his practice and his email by visiting this site: https://www.calvinhauert…

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48. The Important Balance of Celebrating + Normalizing 33:47

7M ago33:47

33:47

Send Wildly Connected a Text! It's been a rough time since the election and I'm here to sit in that with y'all. Read here for the blog mentioned: Post- Election resources blog I'm also here to discuss finding our new normal and the importance of acknowledging queer couples and identities while also realizing it's normal and cool AF to be queer. Ple…

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47. How Elections are Affecting the LBGTQ + Community 31:08

7M ago31:08

31:08

Send Wildly Connected a Text! This election season has weighed heavy on the lgbtq+ community and of course so many others. This episode delves into what that has looked like for us over the past few months and the importance of all of us voting. Thank you to Kayla and Taylor for sharing how they decided to get legally married a little earlier than …

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46. Queer Couple Experts Weigh In on Managing Stress Before/On Your Wedding 45:03

12M ago45:03

45:03

Send Wildly Connected a Text! Today I speak with Queer Couple Experts, Ash and Dawn Noble who have helped many queer couples with their relationships. We don't often have models of how to navigate things as queer couples- and that's where these two come in! Because weddings are such a unique and often stressful time, I wanted to hear their expert a…

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45. Creative Ways to Involve Pride in Your Wedding 21:19

12M ago21:19

21:19

Send Wildly Connected a Text! The intro and all instrumentals were written, sung and recorded by @JaynaDavisMusic Queerly Beloved, I'm so glad you joined! Please keep the community going by checking me out on instagram @wildlyconnectedphoto and come say hi! I'd love to hear from you! :)By Anna Treimer

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44. Affirmations for LGBTQ+ Couples Planning Their Wedding 19:09

1y ago19:09

19:09

Send Wildly Connected a Text! PLANNING Just because I don’t always see my kind of love or gender expression represented, does not mean I am any less worthy of being in this space and having happiness. Our love has just as much of a place in the world as anyone else’s Our love deserves space in the world. We don’t need others to understand or valida…

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43. Inviting Guests to a Gay Wedding Can Be HARD! 29:52

1y ago29:52

29:52

Send Wildly Connected a Text! Think creating a guest list is hard!? Well it IS but then you sprinle some gayness in and it can be an even bigger jumbled mess. This episode is all about the realities of that but also all about giving practical tips that you as a queer couple can use in your planning, or that for those outside of the community, you c…

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42. LGBTQ+ Florists Queerify Flowers and Give Some Ideas for Your Wedding with Prairie Rose Flowers 41:07

1y ago41:07

41:07

Send Wildly Connected a Text! Gahhh sooo pumped to talk about something I've been wanting to since the start of this pod: FLOWERS! This is an aspect of weddings that still feel SOOO incredibly genderedd and I wanted to not only break those ideas down but to also hear different ideas for the future. Featuring new friends and the most rad local flori…

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41. The Importance of How We Interact and Talk to Queer Couples 24:50

1y ago24:50

24:50

Send Wildly Connected a Text! Not only do the words we have on our website and in our social media bios matter, but also how we are showing up and chatting with our queer couples for their photos and on their wedding day. In this episode, I give some practical tips for things that I actually say to my couples to keep things feeling gender-netural a…

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40. Dealing with Queer Microaggressions when Planning Your Wedding 37:51

1y ago37:51

37:51

Send Wildly Connected a Text! Hey y'all! This is obviously a not so fun topic to think about, so please be mindful of your own headspace when listening. I do my best to still keep this one pretty light, but also want to acknowledge how real these experiences are for folks and couples. This is such an important thing to acknowledge and to have conve…

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39.Villanelle Chicago - A Queer Owned Wedding Space and the Importance of Owning and Being IN lgbgtq+ Spaces 44:16

1y ago44:16

44:16

Send Wildly Connected a Text! Thank you so so much to Whitney and Zoe for sharing their journey on starting Chicago's first queer owned event space. We also just chat about the importance of being in community in both queer owned spaces as well as just being with other queer folks :) Please follow along with them on social media to support their jo…

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38. Why Tradition is Actually Important for Queer Weddings 18:15

1y ago18:15

18:15

Send Wildly Connected a Text! This week's episode is discussing how "tradition" plays a role in lgbtq+ weddings- but probably not in the way you're thinking :) Instead, it's discussed as an act of celebration for the queer community. Enjoy! The intro and all instrumentals were written, sung and recorded by @JaynaDavisMusic Queerly Beloved, I'm so g…

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37. Game Changing Tool for Planning Weddings - Everywhere is Queer App with Charlie Sprinkman 32:47

1y ago32:47

32:47

Send Wildly Connected a Text! This week, I interviewed Charlie who is the founder of The Everywhere is Queer App (PLEASEEEE go download and support and review by clicking HERE) where we discuss not only Charlie's journey with designing and releasing the app, but also the practical uses of the app especially as it relates to finding queer owned wedd…

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36. Queer Love Stories: Rebeca and Kail 1:04:50

1y ago1:04:50

1:04:50

Send Wildly Connected a Text! This episode of Queer Love stories features Rebeca and Kail, a couple with whom I had the absolute delight of traveling internationally with and spending time with them back in the Cities and just adore. I hope that some of you can see parts of you in their stories and learn from their experiences as well! :) THIS is t…

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35. How to Be An Affirming Vendor, Not Just a Friendly One 38:47

1+ y ago38:47

38:47

Send Wildly Connected a Text! You might get the sense that I'm a little passionate about this topic... because I am! This episode is all about how all of us can do the things that will truly make folks from the lgbtqia+ community feel truly affirmed and celebrated on their day and throughout their entire client journey with you. The intro and all i…

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34. The Difference Between Being "LGBTQ friendly" and "Affirming LGBTQ Love" 22:57

1+ y ago22:57

22:57

Send Wildly Connected a Text! Does a slight word change really matter? I don't think it will really make a difference. WRONG! This is about so much more than just words- it goes beyond that and shows more about your mindset for queer couples and says so much about how you're willing to truly stand up for couples vs. just be friendly. I hope you'll …

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33. Who Pays for Queer Weddings!? 22:00

1+ y ago22:00

22:00

Send Wildly Connected a Text! Moral of the story here is that it's a little different from everyone. BUT! There's certainly nuances and things that lgbtq+ couples may have to think through that no one else does and it's important to call those out and have conversation. I hope you enjoy! Sources: Vogue The Knot Human Rights Campaign BBC Science Dir…

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32. If You're lgbtq+ Do You Still Have to Ask Your Partner's Parents for Permission? 18:30

1+ y ago18:30

18:30

Send Wildly Connected a Text! As I join along with the rest of the lgbtq+ couples that are either engaged or about to be engaged, it has me thinking about all of the various traditions of engagements, wedding and marriage and questioning what rules apply to us? I hope you'll listen along to hear some of the thoughts of my audience and share their o…

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31. Queer Love Stories: Gillian + Shannon 58:56

1+ y ago58:56

58:56

Send Wildly Connected a Text! Thanks so much to G + S for sharing their beautiful love story for us all to learn from and relate to and grow as a community <3 If you're interested in sharing your queer love story with us, please say hello on Instagram @wildlyconnectedphoto OR email [email protected] Happy Whatever This Time Of Ye…

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30.The LoveALLways Study- The First Ever Study on LGBTQ+ Marriages 39:57

1+ y ago39:57

39:57

Send Wildly Connected a Text! This episode is maybe one of the most unique I've done so far- so don't miss out! I chat with Nick who is leading a study with the following description: "The Loveallways study is a project led by an LGBTQ+ affirming lab focused on newlywed LGBTQ+ couples." We chat about the importance of how the findings of this study…

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29. Queerly Beloved x 2 - Wedding Planning From A Queer Wedding Planning Business' Perspective! 58:34

1+ y ago58:34

58:34

Send Wildly Connected a Text! This week I have friends and amazing humans, Mckenna and Tiffany with Queerly Beloved Events Co.! Yes- we do share the same name so it's double the fun. As fellow queer business owners who have a full season of planning and helping other queer couples get married in 2023, I wanted their unique insights and wisdom on th…

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28. Things I'd Like To See MORE of in 2024! 22:18

1+ y ago22:18

22:18

Send Wildly Connected a Text! Hello hello! This week's episode is a follow up from the last episode, but instead things I'd love to see MORE of in 2024 as our generation is navigating a world where we have no kinds of "traditions" that feel right for all love stories. Here is the episode with Priya Parker I referenced. If you have other ideas for t…

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27. Things I'd Like to See STOP in 2024 Weddings 22:17

1+ y ago22:17

22:17

Send Wildly Connected a Text! Alright folks! Who's ready for some change to make 2024 weddings even better and more inclusive!? There are just some things in our industry that while, aren't necessarily intended to be harmful, end up perpetuating stereotypes and trying to make couples fit into boxes. So I hope you'll join me with an open mind and yo…

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26. The Impacts Coming Out Has on Your Business 30:40

2y ago30:40

30:40

Send Wildly Connected a Text! In this episode, I interview Malachi of Shell Creek Photography who made the corageus jump to publicly come out just this past June. Together we discuss what it means to come out as business owner and how that has affected our business- good, bad or otherwise. If you need someone to talk to, please don't hesitate to re…

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S1E8: Summer Updates 6:23

2y ago6:23

6:23

Listen in for a brief summer holiday update and what you can expect for the rest of season 1 (and what to look forward to coming soon in season 2!) Jaime values connection and community. For information on how to connect to her directly or be in community… Website: https://adventuresinhealing.co/By Jaime Lee Colyer

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25. How to Hire a Hair and Makeup Artist for your LGBTQ+ Wedding with Palindrome Hair 47:49

2y ago47:49

47:49

Send Wildly Connected a Text! In this episode I interview Hannah with Palindrome. We discuss everything from her own inclusive business practices, to how the industry needs to shift and change, as well as what lgbtqia+ couples can be on the look out for when hiring a HMUA for their own wedding days. Give it a listen and go check out Palindrome! @pa…

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S1E7: Perspective Pivots 56:43

2y ago56:43

56:43

After those first few very painful weeks following my then-husband telling me he wanted a divorce, we were still figuring out what was next with our relationship, our household, our family, and our businesses and professional relationships. We were still working and living together—going through the motions—and had a lot to sort out as we navigated…

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24. Tips for LGBTQ+ Couples Traveling or Going on Their Honeymoon 33:32

2y ago33:32

33:32

Send Wildly Connected a Text! This week, I talk with @travelagentandy who is a lgbtq+ travel agent and SO many great practical tips and tricks on how to see the world as a queer person. ESPECIALLY when it comes to traveling with your partner, he has you covered so that you can travel safely and not worry about anything as you travel or go on your h…

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S1E6: The Truth is Often Complex 53:40

2y ago53:40

53:40

Major life changes—like a divorce or ending of a serious relationship—aren’t even close to simple. They’re multifaceted and there isn’t only one definition, one experience, or one truth to the situation. It’s a tightly woven tapestry of emotion, experience, and perspective. And my divorce was no different. Today, I’m sharing what began to unravel a…

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23. Creating Safe Venue Spaces for LGBTQ+ Clients 43:37

2y ago43:37

43:37

Send Wildly Connected a Text! This week I talk to David and Chanti from the brand new Minneapolis wedding Venue- The Mosaic! We talk about how to make venues more safe and welcoming to ALL couples and people in a way that includes and celebrates different cultures and identities.e Please listen to get some super practical take aways on how you can …

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22. What it Looks Like to Have Pride Year Round - For Allies and the LGBTQ+ Community 22:50

2y ago22:50

22:50

Send Wildly Connected a Text! June is such an amazing time to celebrate our community- but it shouldn't be the only time. We want to celebrate our love stories year round! This episode gives tips to both allies and vendors as well as directly to the LGBTQ+ community on how we can make Pride a year round experience, not confined to June alone. Resou…

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S1E5: D is for Divorce, Discomfort, and Discovery 51:11

2y ago51:11

51:11

Divorce (or the end of a major relationship) is complicated and often painful, and mine was no different. Unwinding all the interwoven threads of connection takes time and intention. It is tricky to navigate, especially with intense, nuanced and often very different emotions present for all parties. But for me, within the complexity, I also found m…

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S1E4: So Much Sage 1:02:23

2y ago1:02:23

1:02:23

What would you do if your spouse told you, “I don’t love you anymore. I’m not attracted to you. I’m no longer in love with you.” Well, when it happened to me….I burned A LOT of sage. Join me for the next installment of our journey together as I guide you through what happened when we returned from Greece (yes, from that “what the hell was I thinkin…

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S1E3: Caught in the Chaos of My Own Creation 1:07:40

2y ago1:07:40

1:07:40

Today's episode is a doozy. I'm calling this "Caught in the Chaos of My Own Creation," but it could easily be called, "What the Hell Was I Thinking?" Or "An Incredible Life-Changing, 2 Week Adventure in Greece." Because all of those things are true. Let's jump right into the tale of this pivotal—as well as emotionally and physically painful—trip fo…

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S1E2: Cracking Open 33:06

2y ago33:06

33:06

Major life and identity transformations don’t just happen overnight; there are often key events or catalysts that begin the process of cracking open. My story is no different. So although 2017 was a pivotal year of cracking open for me, I want to start our journey by sharing some key moments that created foundational and existential ripples within …

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S1E1: Navigational Guidance 30:28

2y ago30:28

30:28

If you’ve been on a healing journey of your own, you’ll know that—as much as we might want it to be—healing is not a destination. It’s a journey. And sometimes the journey surprises you. As we get started on this epic adventure together, and begin navigating through these tales and stories of my personal messy journey of transformation and healing,…

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21. Is it Ever Too Much? 12:54

2y ago12:54

12:54

Send Wildly Connected a Text! Is it a Gay Wedding or just a Wedding? This is an episode to let you know I will be switching to a biweekly posting schedule just for the summer busy season! And also talking about finding the balance between acknowledging the queer aspects of a wedding/ couple with out making it too much or "othering" couples. The int…

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Welcome to My Adventures in Healing! 3:19

2y ago3:19

3:19

Get ready for stories and tales from my magical, messy adventure of transformation and everything that unfolded over the past five years as I stumbled upon a whole new way of navigating life. Journey with me this season as we explore how the twists and turns of my life sparked by my divorce (at 40 years old!) led to a transformation from an over-fu…

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