Today I am taking you behind the scenes of TWIA (aka as the Wedding Industry Awards) with the founder Damian Bailey. As a wedding photographer himself he has set up the most successful wedding awards in the UK. Today I ask him the questions you all want to know the answers to, so you can decide if entering the awards is for you.
Entries close on Monday 23rd September, voting closes on Monday 30th September 2024.
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Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction and Personal Development
00:22 Meet the Host: Becca Pountney
00:51 Guest Introduction: Damien Bailey
01:35 Damien's Journey into the Wedding Industry
02:43 The Birth of the Wedding Industry Awards
03:01 Balancing Photography and Awards
04:49 The Impact of Winning an Award
08:05 Evolution of the Wedding Industry Awards
13:21 The Awards Entry Process
27:30 The Importance of Community in Content Creation
28:11 Engaging Audiences Through Awards
28:38 Handling the Fear of Not Winning
28:57 Content Opportunities at Award Events
30:38 The Judging Process Explained
36:09 Tips for a Strong Award Entry
40:42 The Value of Attending Award Events
42:26 Qualifying for National Awards
45:08 Balancing Mental Health and Award Participation
48:52 Final Thoughts and Deadlines