PPA CEO Angela Kurkian joins Ken Clough for a conversation about what it means to be a professional photographer today, building a sustainable photography business, adapting to AI and technological change, the importance of professional community, and why the human connection behind photography still matters.
Preparing for a wedding involves much more than cameras and equipment. In this episode of In Focus, Ken Clough shares how conversations, experience, and presence shape meaningful wedding photography.
Welcome to the inaugural issue of Beyond the Frame, a quarterly journal of photography, story, and connection. Explore essays, wedding stories, reflections, and conversations that look beyond the finished image to the trust, relationships, and experiences that give photographs lasting meaning.
Understanding wedding photography styles can feel overwhelming. This episode breaks down editorial, documentary, cinematic, and more — and explains what they mean for your experience.
Before digital cameras and Lightroom, Ken Clough was splicing 8mm film in his basement and running 35mm projectors at Syracuse University. In this episode of In Focus, he reflects on how cinematography shaped his approach to wide composition, 16:9 framing, and visual storytelling—and why he still shoots stills like scenes from a movie.
Creative wedding photography isn’t about showing up with a preset style. It’s about building creative vision through conversation, trust, and preparation—so that when unplanned moments unfold, they’re captured with care and intention.
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Planning your wedding photography doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. This blog connects five In Focus with Ken Clough Photography podcast episodes to guide couples from engagement to wedding day, offering insight on choosing the right photographer, understanding style, planning thoughtfully, and creating images that feel authentic, calm, and meaningful.
