What do snowboarding and wedding photography have in common? More than you might think. On this episode of The Michael Coombs Show, I sit down with wedding photographer Jake Anderson to talk about trusting your instincts, finding your flow, and learning to adapt when things don’t go as planned.
From photographing his snowboard buddies to accidentally shooting his first wedding (thanks to his mom!), Jake shares lessons from 14 years behind the camera, including a few early mistakes that changed how he approaches weddings. We also get into his love for private-estate weddings, capturing those unscripted moments, and balancing a demanding career with family life.
And with AI changing just about everything, Jake shares an interesting perspective on why genuine human connection, creativity, and real-life experiences might become more valuable than ever. Enjoy!
00:00 Flow State Metaphor
00:20 Meet Jake Anderson
00:46 From Snowboarding to Weddings
02:00 Mountain Lessons for Weddings
04:03 Instinct and Lucky Moments
05:33 Experience Humility Growth
06:53 Never Sit Down Rule
09:41 Capturing Intimate Dinners
11:28 Why Tented Weddings Shine
13:55 Finding Lanes and Details
16:10 Keeping Couple at Center
17:30 Solo Business Tradeoffs
22:47 Future of Wedding Photography
24:46 Closing Thanks and Subscribe
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