The Federation of Wedding Photographers and FILMMAKERS
FedWed
CONNECTION IS EVERYTHING
WEDDING PHOTO + VIDEO INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS WHO HAVE YOUR BACK EVERY STEP OF THE WAY!
READY TO MEET THE TEAM?
CONNECT + LEARN
WITH HUNDREDS OF YEARS OF COMBINED INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE, MEET THE FEDWED TEAM & THE EXPERT PANEL
When we originally came up with the idea of FedWed, we wanted to ensure it was truly representative of our amazing combined wedding photo and video industry!
FedWed is the brainchild of photographers Adam Johnson and Ste Walker, but we have built an amazing team of industry professionals from all over the country, encompassing different styles, opinions and backgrounds to help you create, learn and develop your skills so you can build the business you deserve.
Shoot days, member meetups, beginner training, courses not just on photography and filmmaking but also marketing and business, we're here to give you the knowledge you need whether you're just starting out, want to learn new skills, or just want to meet up with your peers.
FedWed is the brainchild of photographers Adam Johnson and Ste Walker, but we have built an amazing team of industry professionals from all over the country, encompassing different styles, opinions and backgrounds to help you create, learn and develop your skills so you can build the business you deserve.
Shoot days, member meetups, beginner training, courses not just on photography and filmmaking but also marketing and business, we're here to give you the knowledge you need whether you're just starting out, want to learn new skills, or just want to meet up with your peers.
OUR SECONDS DIRECTORY IS FREE!
Our unique Second Shooter Directory is FREE to join! Get found by your fellow pros looking for seconds, or use it to find seconds for your business!
ADAM JOHNSON
MANCUNIAN, WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER, EDUCATOR AND ALL ROUND POSITIVE CREATIVE SOUL.
Hey I'm Adam. I'm the founder of FedWed along with Ste Walker. In 2007 I picked up a dSLR for the first time and liked what it could do. But then it took me a good few years to develop the range of skills that are now second nature to me. I've shot high profile weddings all over the world from the ice caves of Finland to the deserts of Abu Dhabi and have had a career of which I'm incredibly proud. While I'm as passionate as ever about capturing weddings, I've developed a strong passion for helping other creatives grow, develop and live the dream of making your living from running a creative business. Along with Ste and head of video Leanne, we have an amazing panel of professionals equally determined to give you the best learning experience in a non-competitive, non-judgemental environment.
STE WALKER
EX-RAF, LIVERPOOL LAD, FAMILY MAN, WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER & PASSIONATE TEACHER.
Hey I'm Ste and I can't wait to see you at a FedWed event soon. I get a genuine kick out of meeting people, helping people, training people and passing on anything and everything I know. Adam and I met in 2017 at a wedding photography conference and our friendship grew from there, through mentoring, and eventually led to us coming up with the idea for FedWed because we want to help people like you become amazing photographers who all want to support and encourage each other on our individual journeys. See you soon!
Leanne PERRINS
MIDLANDS GIRL, WEDDING AND COMMERCIAL FILMMAKER, AND PSYCHOTHERAPY STUDENT.
Hey I'm Leanne and I'm FedWed's head of video. I've been involved since before launch, helping Adam and Ste devise something that will truly serve the video side of the wedding media industry as well as photographers. In 2019 I ran the UK's first major event for wedding filmmakers called Rise Film Retreat, and we welcomed almost 100 wedding filmmakers down to Cornwall for learning, socialising and networking. I'm here to help you develop your skills and get the help you need to achieve all your goals in your wedding film business.
INDUSTRY HIVE MIND
OUR INCREDIBLE PANEL OF INDUSTRY EXPERTS
At FedWed we care deeply about creating a solid wedding media industry that truly serves the needs of modern wedding photographers and wedding filmmakers. We promise to keep building on what we do, improving when we need to improve, changing when we need to change and representing you at times when the industry needs a voice.
The stronger our industry becomes, the more it benefits all of us who exist within it and love it.
One of the many ways we do this is through our hive mind - the FedWed Expert Panel. This is our team, they help guide us, keep us accountable to our promises, and ensures we have a collective ear to the ground across the industry. Each member of the FedWed panel is an expert in their field, with a positive attitude towards the industry and education.
We're all here to help you.
The stronger our industry becomes, the more it benefits all of us who exist within it and love it.
One of the many ways we do this is through our hive mind - the FedWed Expert Panel. This is our team, they help guide us, keep us accountable to our promises, and ensures we have a collective ear to the ground across the industry. Each member of the FedWed panel is an expert in their field, with a positive attitude towards the industry and education.
We're all here to help you.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
NON COMPETITIVE
but not anti awards
It was incredibly important to us to create an open, welcoming environment for all wedding photographers and filmmakers regardless of your experience level or style of work.
There are loads of more awards-focused communities who cater for the competitive souls within our industry.
But within FedWed there will be no awards or artistic competition here of any kind.
Ever.
NON JUDGEMENTAL
but not anti niche
The wedding photo and video industry has become such a diverse collection of styles and approaches. We always wanted to fully embrace that and not just represent one style bubble.
Whatever style you covet, you’ll be encouraged to pursue your art your way, with as much guidance and encouragement from us as you need.
Aspiring wedding photographers and filmmakers are especially welcome at FedWed and we will have events and products just for you.
MENTORING
If you want to FAST TRACK your learning, or you need some targeted one-to-one help, then our mentoring sessions are for you. Adam, Ste and Leanne all offer personalised mentoring along with some of our panel members.
OUR PROMISE
We're successful wedding photographers and wedding filmmakers, so we know how important it is to make sure you get the most of FedWed. We want to help you create a successful business so you can:
- Have the freedom to work in a creative business you love
- Travel the world to capture weddings in exotic destinations
- Ensure a steady flow of enquiries and rave customer reviews
- Spend more time with your family and doing things you love
- Get creative fulfilment by continually pushing the boundaries with your work
- Consistently meet new people who also care about your creative and business success
- Feel supported while living your dream
