Don’t Book a Photographer Until You Hear This

The Pre Nup: A Wedding Planning Podcast

This week, we’re getting behind the lens with Brian Marcus, the legendary wedding photographer behind Fred Marcus Studio, a New York City institution with over 80 years of luxury weddings under its belt. From capturing icons like Mary Tyler Moore and Eddie Murphy to snapping LeBron James’s wedding (!!), Brian’s seen it all—and he’s here to spill.

We talk about what makes a truly timeless wedding photo, the major red flags to look for when hiring a photographer, and why your photo team should be more than just a vendor—they should feel like part of your inner circle. Plus: the wildest thing Brian’s ever seen at a wedding (spoiler: it involves a bar, a bride, and a very questionable kiss 😳).

Episode Highlights:

•The secret to capturing real, emotional wedding photos

• Why your photographer might be your biggest planning asset
• What to do when your photographer flakes—yes, it happens
• The song that gets everyone on the dance floor (including Brian!)
• Behind the scenes of LeBron & Savannah James’s epic wedding
• How to prep for your portraits like a pro (and actually enjoy it)

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Whether you’re deep in vendor contracts or just creating your vision board, this episode is packed with expert tips, real talk, and stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

Planning your own dream day? Got a vendor horror story? Tell us in the comments—we’re here for all of it.