NineDots: The DotCast (NineDots)
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| 25 May 2023 | Episode 36: Self-care for the self-employed - with Lina Orsino-Allen & Rahul Khona | 01:46:02 | |
Rahul Khona is joined by Lina Orsino-Allen (A wedding photographer and also a holistic business coach at https://linadellaluna.com/). Find out about, and buy tickets to, the NINEDOTS GATHERING - Nov 14-15 2023. Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024. | |||
| 01 Jun 2023 | Episode 37: Creativity and staying fresh with Fer Juaristi & Rahul Khona. | 00:52:49 | |
Rahul Khona is joined by Fer Juaristi an award winning Mexican wedding photographer and all around great human! Find out about, and buy tickets to, the NINEDOTS GATHERING - Nov 14-15 2023. Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024. | |||
| 07 Jun 2023 | Episode 38: Editing, Colour and more with Soozana Pvan and Rahul Khona | 01:04:47 | |
Rahul Khona is joined by Soozana Pvan a Dr. Of Cancer Pathology and Molecular Biology, Tedx Speaker and an award winning photographer. Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024. | |||
| 14 Jun 2023 | Episode 39: Self Portraits & Anxiety with Mariana from Fox Visual Collectors & Rahul Khona | 00:50:58 | |
Rahul Khona is joined by Mariana from Fox Visual Collectors Find out about, and buy tickets to, the NINEDOTS GATHERING - Nov 14-15 2023. Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024. | |||
| 19 Jun 2023 | Episode 40: Transition Photos, Entering Awards and Zelda with Chelsea Cannar and Rahul Khona | 01:12:30 | |
Rahul Khona is joined by the super talented Chelsea Cannar an award winning photographer . Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024. | |||
| 22 Jun 2023 | Episode 41: Rahul Khona is joined by the super talented duo Dom & Liam from York Place Studios. | 01:30:06 | |
Rahul Khona is joined by the super talented duo Dom & Liam from York Place Studios. Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024. | |||
| 28 Jun 2023 | Episode 42: Rahul Khona with Akash Mehta known for his success in digital marketing and the beauty industry. | 01:06:37 | |
If you're ready to be inspired and gain some valuable insights, tune in to the conversation between Rahul Khona and Akash Mehta on the podcast. They discuss everything from finding purpose and passion to the ever-evolving social media landscape. They even touch on topics like the notorious Blue Tick and the importance of working to your own rhythm. His expertise lies in influencer, social, and affiliate marketing, generating millions in earned media value and tripling influencer sales. Akash is the co-founder and CEO of Fable & Mane, an Ayurvedic-inspired hair wellness brand, and also hosts the 'Founded Beauty' podcast. Recognised for his achievements, he was named on Forbes' '30 under 30' list and serves as a board member of LVMH and a Global Guardian for UNICEF. Don't miss his insightful conversation with Rahul Khona on purpose, social media, and more. Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024. | |||
| 10 Jul 2023 | Episode 43: Rahul Khona with Eshant Raju discussing changing trends and editorial portaits | 01:12:22 | |
Rahul Khona is joined by Eshant Raju, a Rangefinder Rising Star, multiple award winner with Fearless, This Is Reportage, Junebug, MyWed - the list goes on along with being published several times in Vogue magazine. Find out about, and buy tickets to, the NINEDOTS GATHERING - Nov 14-15 2023 Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024. | |||
| 12 Jul 2023 | Episode 44: Rahul Khona with Jesse & Moira La Plante discussing off-camera flash at weddings and so much more about wedding photography | 01:42:38 | |
In this episode Rahul Khona is joined by Jesse & Moira La Plante where the discuss off-camera flash at weddings but not only just for portraits but throughout the whole day, along with discussing social media and the dopamine hit we're all after, the Gathering in November, eating with wedding guests and ofcourse the inevitable 'uncle bob' at weddings and so much more - we covered a wide spectrum thats for sure! Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024. | |||
| 27 Jul 2023 | Episode 45: Rahul Khona is joined by Nadia D a transformational coach whose purpose is to empower people to elevate their lives through positive mind-set and emotional mastery | 01:25:28 | |
In this episode Rahul Khona is a joined by Nadia D, a former international award winning wedding photographer who currently owns her own successful photography studio in New York. Nadia also discovered her own's life's purpose and is now a trained Transformational Coach whose purpose is to empower people to elevate their lives through positive mind-set and emotional mastery. Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024. | |||
| 02 Aug 2023 | Episode 46: Rahul Khona is joined by Neil Redfern where they discuss off camera flash at weddings, video lights, lighting challenges and documentary photography. | 01:24:31 | |
In this episode, join Rahul Khona as he sits down with the multifaceted Neil Redfern. Beyond being an amazing wedding photographer, Neil is also a renowned YouTuber with a remarkable following of over 50k subscribers. Not stopping there, he delves into the world of creativity with his thriving Patreon community and the recent creation of FlashMasters—an innovative platform honouring the globe's finest flash photography. Neil and Rahul in this podcast engage in a discussion on off-camera flash techniques, mastering the art of lighting during weddings for breathtaking portraits and using it for documentary work too. They share insights on using video lights and how moments trump everything, and shed light (no pun intended) on the challenges and rewards of documentary photography. Check out Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024. | |||
| 14 Aug 2023 | Episode 47: Rahul Khona is joined by Matt Badenoch where they discuss all things street photography along with how it influence his wedding work. | 01:16:00 | |
Join Rahul Khona as he sits down with the talented photographer, Matt Badenoch. With a keen eye for both wedding and street photography, Matt brings a unique perspective to the table. In this conversation, we dive deep into a topic that deserves more attention: the morals and ethics surrounding street photography. But that's not all – we also chat about the creative nuances like layering and composition, share tips on breaking out of your shell to interact with subjects confidently, and celebrate the beauty of embracing different cultures. Tune in for a wholesome discussion that's sure to inspire! Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024. | |||
| 18 Aug 2023 | Episode 48: Rahul Khona is joined by Janina Brocklesby where discuss group photos, client communication, her award winning images and so much more! | 01:39:15 | |
In this podcast episode, Rahul and Janina from Reportage Studios discuss everyones favourite part of the day group photos and how they hold the power to capture connections and how its our legacy work for the couples we shoot. We touch on how she delivers client previews and the value of consistent blogging as avenues for showcasing and sharing her photos. Join us as we navigate through this and so much more.
Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024. | |||
| 30 Aug 2023 | Episode 49: Rahul Khona with Andy Gaines talking about their bookings for 2024, how our summer is going, our editing workload and more! | 00:40:12 | |
Join Rahul Khona and Andy Gaines in this week's podcast episode, where we're diving deep into some heartfelt conversations. We'll be sharing how our summers have been treating us - the ups and the downs. Ever wondered about taking your family along to destination weddings? We're tackling that tricky topic too. And oh, the juggling act of managing edits during the crazy wedding season. Plus, let's talk about those previews and slideshows that add magic to our work - we'll share what works for us. But that's not all - we're opening up about how our bookings are shaping up for the big 2024, and discuss how we’re pricing for 2024.
Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024. | |||
| 08 Sep 2023 | Episode 50: Rahul Khona is joined by Alan Law where we talk about living life, mental health and ofcourse wedding photography | 01:50:03 | |
Wow can't believe this is our 50th episode! And in this weeks podcast Rahul Khona is joined by Alan Law, one of the UK's best documentary photographers, founder of This Is Reportage and the undefeated NineDots Gathering Ping Pong Champion. In this episode we talk a lot about enjoying life, mental health, taking time out from photography and family life. Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024. | |||
| 13 Sep 2023 | Episode 51: Rahul Khona is joined by Dave Scholes where they discuss Story Awards, DJ'ing, Gallery Deliveries and so much more! | 01:49:15 | |
In this episode Rahul Khona is joined by the talented Dave Scholes, who is a 2 x ‘This is Reportage’ Story teller of the year 2022 & 2021 and ‘The Wedding Industry Awards’ 2021 Regional Photographer of the year. Rahul and Dave discuss Story Awards and how to curate for them, DJ'ing, Gallery delivery, going above and beyond for clients, shooting family portraits, dealing with make up artists and others taking time up creating content during the wedding and also creating slideshows in PicTime. Find out about, and buy tickets to, the NINEDOTS GATHERING - Nov 14-15 2023 Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024. | |||
| 19 Sep 2023 | Episode 52: Rahul Khona is joined Tyler Wirken where they discuss how to book weddings, the power of meetings before the wedding and staying true to documentary photography. | 01:31:18 | |
Tyler Wirken, a master at freezing life's unscripted moments in time. With a passion for storytelling through the lens, Tyler's journey has taken him across the globe, documenting the raw and authentic human experiences that often go unnoticed. Born with an innate curiosity, Tyler Wirken discovered his love for photography at an early age and working in photo journalism. Over the years, he honed his craft, developing a unique ability to capture the essence of a moment. Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024. | |||
| 25 Sep 2023 | Episode 53: Rahul Khona is joined by Dan Morris where they share stories from weddings and discuss all things common sense. | 01:42:19 | |
In this episode, host Rahul Khona is joined by the exceptionally talented Dan Morris. Together, they embark on an engaging journey filled with wedding tales, delve into the importance of embracing one's true self, explore the world of awards, and, of course, uncover the secrets behind Dan's remarkable ability to capture humour with his lens. Amidst their spirited conversation, they also reflect on the notion that editing weddings may not be the top priority, but living life to the fullest is. They also discuss Dan's hobby - street photography and what motivates him to shoot street, and also some of his inspirations too. Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024. | |||
| 02 Oct 2023 | Episode 54: Rahul Khona is joined by Aga Maru where we dive deep into Aga's fascinating journey, exploring the reasons behind her decision to step away from wedding photography and more! | 01:38:30 | |
In this episode Rahul Khona is joined by the talented Aga Maru, renowned for her role in PicTime. However, in this episode, we dive deep into Aga's fascinating journey, exploring the reasons behind her decision to step away from wedding photography. We'll also discover why she now focuses exclusively on personal projects and her genuine passion for portrait photography. But that's not all! We also engage in a captivating conversation about conquering fear, the challenges of relocating to a new country, and the art of budgeting your life effectively. Find out about, and buy tickets to, the NINEDOTS GATHERING - Nov 14-15 2023 Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024. | |||
| 09 Oct 2023 | Episode 55: Rahul Khona is joined by Nadine Van Biljon where they discuss Branding Photography and how to diversify a photographer | 01:55:55 | |
In this podcast episode, host Rahul Khona is joined by Nadine Van Biljon, where we dive into the world of Branding Photography, exploring Nadine's unique workflow, strategies for attracting and acquiring clients effortlessly, and how she set this up as a side business to her wedding photography. Listen in to discover valuable insights on thriving in the 'quiet season' of a photographer's career. Find out about, and buy tickets to, the NINEDOTS GATHERING - Nov 14-15 2023 Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024. | |||
| 17 Oct 2023 | Episode 56: Rahul Khona is joined by Paul Williams (Gingerbeard Weddings) where they discuss Destination Weddings, prices on or off your website and so much more! | 02:11:18 | |
In this podcast episode, host Rahul Khona is joined by award winning alternative wedding photographer Paul Williams (Gingerbeard Weddings) where they discuss one of the biggest debates in wedding photography pricing on or off their website along with talking about destination weddings, having in person meetings, why video is so important and of course using film cameras & shooting weddings with Leica. Find out about, and buy tickets to, the NINEDOTS GATHERING - Nov 14-15 2023 Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024. | |||
| 20 Oct 2023 | Episode 57: Rahul Khona is joined by Angela Ward Brown where they discuss an array of topics everything from client service, family photos to ai in wedding photography. | 01:47:03 | |
In this podcast episode, Rahul Khona is joined by the extremely talented Angela Ward Brown. Together, they dive into a captivating conversation covering a diverse array of subjects. They explore the importance of client service, working as commercial photographer, the art of crafting meaningful photographs, and the importance of family photos. Furthermore, they delve into the fascinating topic of ethics in the world of wedding photography and how AI can affect us in the future too. Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024. | |||
| 05 Nov 2023 | Episode 58: Rahul Khona is joined Isabelle Hattink where they discuss the power of wedding photography awards and so much more! | 01:57:22 | |
In this podcast episode, Rahul Khona is joined by the super talented Isabelle Hattink, where they discuss photography awards and how it has helped Isabelle's career in the beginning, along with how to find yourself in your photography journey, documentary photos and the importance of back button focus. Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024. | |||
| 17 Nov 2023 | Episode 59: Rahul Khona & Andy Gaines - The one after the NineDots Gathering | 00:23:34 | |
In this mini podcast episode Rahul and Andy chat about the NineDots Gathering last week along with the plans for 2024. 12 + 13th November 2024 Our speaker line up so far includes: For 12hrs only tickets are £495 / £395 for NineDots Members Offer ends: Friday 17th November 2023 - 11.59pm GMT The carefully curated schedule ensures that all photographers, new and experienced, will take lots of new skills away from the event. From live shoots, to business advice, how to book more weddings, practical tips, personal development, there really is something for everyone. For more information visit: nine-dots.co/gathering to see highlights of our past events and what we have in store for 2024! Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024. | |||
| 08 Dec 2023 | Episode 60: Rahul Khona is joined by David Stubbs where they discuss SEO and so much more! | 01:54:30 | |
In this podcast episode Rahul Khona is joined by Manchester Wedding Photographer David Stubbs where we discussed streamlining your business, turning over money, communicating with clients, speedy replies along with how David shoots Jpeg and ofcourse SEO. 12 + 13th November 2024 Our speaker line up so far includes: Book now: https://nine-dots.co/gathering The carefully curated schedule ensures that all photographers, new and experienced, will take lots of new skills away from the event. From live shoots, to business advice, how to book more weddings, practical tips, personal development, there really is something for everyone. For more information visit: nine-dots.co/gathering to see highlights of our past events and what we have in store for 2024! Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024. | |||
| 10 Jan 2024 | Episode 61: Anna Pumer on on showing up as yourself, details, social media and the power of the party ring biscuit! | 01:52:28 | |
We're back for 2024 with brand new podcasts for you all! Our speaker line up so far includes: Book now: https://nine-dots.co/gathering The carefully curated schedule ensures that all photographers, new and experienced, will take lots of new skills away from the event. From live shoots, to business advice, how to book more weddings, practical tips, personal development, there really is something for everyone. For more information visit: nine-dots.co/gathering to see highlights of our past events and what we have in store for 2024! Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024. | |||
| 23 Jan 2024 | Episode 62: Amy Sampson with her love for the 24mm and shooting what you love, not chasing trends | 01:49:19 | |
In this podcast Rahul Khona is joined by Devon wedding photographer and Rangefinder winner Amy Sampson where we discuss the power of a photo and how taking photos for loved ones can be the best gifts we can give them. Amy also talks about shooting weddings at her favourite focal length 24mm, accessing people and moments, being aware at weddings plus working alongside videographers. We also talk about shooting what you love and feel passionate about and not changing for current trends in the market. Our speaker line up so far includes: Book now: https://nine-dots.co/gathering The carefully curated schedule ensures that all photographers, new and experienced, will take lots of new skills away from the event. From live shoots, to business advice, how to book more weddings, practical tips, personal development, there really is something for everyone. For more information visit: nine-dots.co/gathering to see highlights of our past events and what we have in store for 2024! Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024. | |||
| 05 Feb 2024 | Episode 63: Anna Hardy on why you shouldn't be putting ALL your energy in to Social media! | 01:38:54 | |
In this week’s episode, Rahul Khona is chatting with the awesome family photographer from Manchester Anna Hardy who has been through it all – from documenting weddings for over 15 years and then transitioning to family photography as well as being an educator to other photographers. Networking is like the unsung hero of a photographer's journey, and we're diving into why making those real connections can seriously level up your game. Plus, we're shaking things up with marketing – forget the fancy ads and social media, Anna swears by the good old mailing list. Find out how a bit of personal touch can go a long way in building a community around your work. Ever wondered how to really connect with your clients? Anna reveals the secrets on empathising with them and turning their stories into timeless photos that truly mean something. We're also getting into the nitty-gritty of social media – why it's cool but maybe not where you should be putting ALL your energy. Sometimes, less scrolling means more creativity. Lastly, let's talk about selling without feeling like you're selling. Anna tells us on how being genuine, passionate, and just downright real with your clients can make all the difference. This podcast is full of genuine nuggets from Anna - so dive in and take a listen!
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| 21 Feb 2024 | Episode 64: The Richters on staying true to their unique style and ignoring current wedding trends! | 01:30:36 | |
In this latest podcast episode, Rahul Khona hangs out with the super cool duo, The Richters – Monica & Pol, who are all about alternative wedding photo and videos. They talk about what it's like dealing with the low bookings in 2024 and spill some secrets on how they stay on everyone's radar using social media. We also chat about connecting with couples, staying true to their unique style, and even share Monica’s film editing process and Pol’s technique of mixing super 8 with digital for their amazing photo + films. They also discuss about that weird feeling of being a bit insecure at weddings and how that actually turns up their creative juices. Plus, we have a discussion about the importance of not changing your style, sticking to your guns, and not following current trends that you don’t believe in. | |||
| 08 Mar 2024 | Episode 65: Els Kortsen from photographing cows around the world to being one of the best documentary wedding photographers in the world. | 01:00:51 | |
In this episode Rahul Khona is joined by award winning photographer Els Korsten from Netherlands. We discuss how Els started her journey into photography shooting cows, which allowed her to travel around the world photographing cows to her path in to wedding photography. Our speaker line up so far includes: Book now: https://nine-dots.co/gathering The carefully curated schedule ensures that all photographers, new and experienced, will take lots of new skills away from the event. From live shoots, to business advice, how to book more weddings, practical tips, personal development, there really is something for everyone. For more information visit: nine-dots.co/gathering to see highlights of our past events and what we have in store for 2024! Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024. | |||
| 25 Mar 2024 | Episode 66: Yves Schepers on putting yourself first and taking a break from entering awards | 01:33:59 | |
In this episode Rahul Khona is joined by Yves Schepers where we discuss why he took a break from entering awards but also what the benefits of awards are as well. We also talk about not only showing documentary work on social media but also showing details too. Our speaker line up so far includes: Book now: https://nine-dots.co/gathering The carefully curated schedule ensures that all photographers, new and experienced, will take lots of new skills away from the event. From live shoots, to business advice, how to book more weddings, practical tips, personal development, there really is something for everyone. For more information visit: nine-dots.co/gathering to see highlights of our past events and what we have in store for 2024! Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024. | |||
| 03 Apr 2024 | Episode 67: Phil Salisbury on creating your own look, not following trends and air fryers! | 01:35:05 | |
In this episode Rahul Khona is joined by Manchester wedding photographer Phil Salisbury where we talk about why Phil became a wedding photographer, staying true to yourself and not following trends. Our speaker line up so far includes: Book now: https://nine-dots.co/gathering The carefully curated schedule ensures that all photographers, new and experienced, will take lots of new skills away from the event. From live shoots, to business advice, how to book more weddings, practical tips, personal development, there really is something for everyone. For more information visit: nine-dots.co/gathering to see highlights of our past events and what we have in store for 2024! Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024. | |||
| 19 Apr 2024 | Episode 68: Kate Hampson on shooting film & her love for music and being alcohol free! | 02:08:35 | |
In this episode Rahul Khona is joined by film wedding photographer Kate Bunny Hampson where we talk about the importance of wedding photos along with everyones favourite hot topic at the moment - trends! Plus we talk about shooting film, branding, Kate's love for music along with being alcohol free and grounding! Our speaker line up so far includes: Book now: https://nine-dots.co/gathering The carefully curated schedule ensures that all photographers, new and experienced, will take lots of new skills away from the event. From live shoots, to business advice, how to book more weddings, practical tips, personal development, there really is something for everyone. For more information visit: nine-dots.co/gathering to see highlights of our past events and what we have in store for 2024! Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024. | |||
| 08 May 2024 | Episode 69: Emliy Renier on targets, goals and year in a life family photography! | 01:46:36 | |
In this episode Rahul Khona is joined by Fuji Film ambassador Emily Renier where we discuss keeping raw files, losing a wedding to trends, not drinking coffee and anxiety. We also chat about her 'Year in a life' family photography, the importance of albums and about targets, goals and being obsessed. Our speaker line up so far includes: Book now: https://nine-dots.co/gathering The carefully curated schedule ensures that all photographers, new and experienced, will take lots of new skills away from the event. From live shoots, to business advice, how to book more weddings, practical tips, personal development, there really is something for everyone. For more information visit: nine-dots.co/gathering to see highlights of our past events and what we have in store for 2024! Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024. | |||
| 31 May 2024 | Episode 70: Gina Fernandes on booking weddings from social media, TikTok, being ghosted in 2024 and Baby Reindeer. | 01:41:46 | |
In this episode Rahul Khona is joined by East Midlands Wedding Photographer Gina Fernandes where we discuss how Instagram does 90% of the work for Gina's enquiries and bookings, boosting posts, looking at insights on social media, TikTok and collabs on Instagram. Our speaker line up so far includes: Book now: https://nine-dots.co/gathering The carefully curated schedule ensures that all photographers, new and experienced, will take lots of new skills away from the event. From live shoots, to business advice, how to book more weddings, practical tips, personal development, there really is something for everyone. For more information visit: nine-dots.co/gathering to see highlights of our past events and what we have in store for 2024! Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024. | |||
| 10 Jul 2024 | Episode 71: Siva Haran on changing trends, being solid with your intentions and why you have to be mentally strong! | 01:32:04 | |
In this episode Rahul Khona is joined by Siva Haran - Divine Method Photography. Rahul & Siva discuss diets, fasting before weddings, journaling, self development and bettering ourselves to stay healthy for the future. They also talk about changing trends, being solid with your intentions, getting referred and why you have to be mentally strong. Our speaker line up so far includes: Book now: https://nine-dots.co/gathering The carefully curated schedule ensures that all photographers, new and experienced, will take lots of new skills away from the event. From live shoots, to business advice, how to book more weddings, practical tips, personal development, there really is something for everyone. For more information visit: nine-dots.co/gathering to see highlights of our past events and what we have in store for 2024! Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024. | |||
| 11 Jul 2024 | Episode 72: SEO Gate and how to get your google listing back! | 00:16:03 | |
In this mini podcast Rahul and Andy discuss SEO Gate, tips on how to get your profile back and why community over competition always wins! Our speaker line up so far includes: Book now: https://nine-dots.co/gathering The carefully curated schedule ensures that all photographers, new and experienced, will take lots of new skills away from the event. From live shoots, to business advice, how to book more weddings, practical tips, personal development, there really is something for everyone. For more information visit: nine-dots.co/gathering to see highlights of our past events and what we have in store for 2024! Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024. | |||
| 23 Aug 2024 | Episode 73: Gary Williams on singing at Buckingham Palace, Carnegie Hall, Abbey Road to becoming a wedding photographer | 01:39:37 | |
In this episode Gary Williams talks to Rahul Khona on why he chose to become a wedding photographer, on meeting Martin Parr, his love for singing and the similarities between being a photographer and a singer. We also talk about his project The Camden Passage and why he started it. Our speaker line up so far includes: Book now: https://nine-dots.co/gathering The carefully curated schedule ensures that all photographers, new and experienced, will take lots of new skills away from the event. From live shoots, to business advice, how to book more weddings, practical tips, personal development, there really is something for everyone. For more information visit: nine-dots.co/gathering to see highlights of our past events and what we have in store for 2024! Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024. | |||
| 05 Sep 2024 | Episode 74: The Mateers on finding their style, their self imposed rules on composition and why they don't need timelines! | 01:37:44 | |
In this episode Rahul is joined by Hollie & Patrick Mateer where they discuss how they started in wedding photography, finding their unique style, why they stopped posing couples and their rules for composition. Our speaker line up so far includes: Book now: https://nine-dots.co/gathering The carefully curated schedule ensures that all photographers, new and experienced, will take lots of new skills away from the event. From live shoots, to business advice, how to book more weddings, practical tips, personal development, there really is something for everyone. For more information visit: nine-dots.co/gathering to see highlights of our past events and what we have in store for 2024! Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024. | |||
| 11 Sep 2024 | Episode 75: Jay Doherty on his hunger for life, putting in the work and keeping your priorities in check! | 01:44:39 | |
Rahul is joined by Northern Ireland's finest wedding photographer Jay Doherty. Where we talk about backing up, paranoia, using ai and how its given him more freedom. Why social media is an important part of his business, selling albums to all his couples, being into self care, wellness and becoming a yoga teacher. Our speaker line up so far includes: Book now: https://nine-dots.co/gathering The carefully curated schedule ensures that all photographers, new and experienced, will take lots of new skills away from the event. From live shoots, to business advice, how to book more weddings, practical tips, personal development, there really is something for everyone. For more information visit: nine-dots.co/gathering to see highlights of our past events and what we have in store for 2024! Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024. | |||
| 19 Sep 2024 | Episode 76: Andrew Keher on putting your personality out there, saying yes to things and being self-conscious! | 01:29:51 | |
Rahul is joined by Liverpool wedding photographer Andrew Keher where we talk about being self-conscious, how he started making reels, wanting more followers and interaction on social media along with being relentless. Our speaker line up so far includes: Book now: https://nine-dots.co/gathering The carefully curated schedule ensures that all photographers, new and experienced, will take lots of new skills away from the event. From live shoots, to business advice, how to book more weddings, practical tips, personal development, there really is something for everyone. For more information visit: nine-dots.co/gathering to see highlights of our past events and what we have in store for 2024! Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024. | |||
| 27 Sep 2024 | Episode 77: Erica Hawkins on how cancer taught me to over come my imposter syndrome and elevate my business! | 01:28:48 | |
Rahul is joined by Hertfordshire Wedding Photographer Erica Hawkins on battling her imposter syndrome, entering awards and pushing yourself further, knowing your worth along with setting goals, telling stories through her photos and growing your network. Our speaker line up so far includes: Book now: https://nine-dots.co/gathering The carefully curated schedule ensures that all photographers, new and experienced, will take lots of new skills away from the event. From live shoots, to business advice, how to book more weddings, practical tips, personal development, there really is something for everyone. For more information visit: nine-dots.co/gathering to see highlights of our past events and what we have in store for 2024! Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024. | |||
| 21 Oct 2024 | Episode 77: Assumpta Vitcu on protecting your brand, kickbacks and content creators! | 01:31:46 | |
Join Rahul in conversation with Assumpta Vitcu, the founder of a multicultural wedding planning company, based in London - Ave Creations, as they explore the art of multicultural wedding planning. Together they discuss experience and growing your business, photographer-planner collaborations, industry ethics, keys to exceptional client service plus kickbacks, current trends and much more. Our speaker line up so far includes: Book now: https://nine-dots.co/gathering The carefully curated schedule ensures that all photographers, new and experienced, will take lots of new skills away from the event. From live shoots, to business advice, how to book more weddings, practical tips, personal development, there really is something for everyone. For more information visit: nine-dots.co/gathering to see highlights of our past events and what we have in store for 2024! Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024. | |||
| 04 Nov 2024 | Episode 79: Skipping Cocktail Hour to Catch the Magic: Wedding Filmmaking with Sharrone - Fiore Films | 01:22:12 | |
Join Rahul for an insightful conversation with Sharrone Calafiore, founder of Fiore Films. Known for her distinctive cinematic style, Sharrone crafts wedding films that masterfully blend composition, timing, and sound to create unforgettable stories. Our speaker line up so far includes: Book now: https://nine-dots.co/gathering The carefully curated schedule ensures that all photographers, new and experienced, will take lots of new skills away from the event. From live shoots, to business advice, how to book more weddings, practical tips, personal development, there really is something for everyone. For more information visit: nine-dots.co/gathering to see highlights of our past events and what we have in store for 2024! Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024. | |||
| 11 Nov 2024 | Episode 80: Katie Kavanagh on social media strategy, standing out from the crowd and work life balance. | 01:25:09 | |
Join Rahul Khona as he dives into an enlightening conversation with Katie Kavanagh, exploring practical strategies for mastering money management and creating financial stability for a more fulfilling life. Katie shares her approach to social media—covering how to make your brand stand out, find the right balance between sharing and oversharing, and leverage authenticity to connect with your ideal clients. They also discuss Katie's methods for maintaining a healthy work-life balance, including her impressive workflow that enables her to deliver 80-100 preview images after every wedding. This episode is packed with insights on branding, client attraction, and achieving balance in both life and business. Here's how we support your journey:
Ready to transform your wedding photography journey? We'd love to welcome you into the NineDots family. JOIN HERE: https://nine-dots.co/join/
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| 08 Dec 2024 | Starting Smarter: Alex Benyon | 00:13:37 | |
"Starting Smarter" is a fresh mini-series that dives into the journeys of wedding photographers. Each episode explores why these photographers chose to document love stories and the wisdom they've gained along the way. From navigating challenges to uncovering unexpected joys, our guests share the lessons they'd impart to their younger selves if starting again in today’s world. Here's how we support your journey:
Ready to transform your wedding photography journey? We'd love to welcome you into the NineDots family. JOIN HERE: https://nine-dots.co/join/ Join PicTime using the code 'NINEDOTS' and new users will receive one bonus month when upgrading to any Pic-Time paid plan | |||
| 20 Dec 2024 | Starting Smarter: Alex Bradbury | 00:14:16 | |
"Starting Smarter" is a fresh mini-series that dives into the journeys of wedding photographers. Each episode explores why these photographers chose to document love stories and the wisdom they've gained along the way. From navigating challenges to uncovering unexpected joys, our guests share the lessons they'd impart to their younger selves if starting again in today’s world. Here's how we support your journey:
Ready to transform your wedding photography journey? We'd love to welcome you into the NineDots family. JOIN HERE: https://nine-dots.co/join/ Join PicTime using the code 'NINEDOTS' and new users will receive one bonus month when upgrading to any Pic-Time paid plan | |||
| 02 Dec 2024 | Starting Smarter: Andy Mac | 00:23:44 | |
"Starting Smarter" is a fresh mini-series that dives into the journeys of wedding photographers. Each episode explores why these photographers chose to document love stories and the wisdom they've gained along the way. From navigating challenges to uncovering unexpected joys, our guests share the lessons they'd impart to their younger selves if starting again in today’s world. Here's how we support your journey:
Ready to transform your wedding photography journey? We'd love to welcome you into the NineDots family. JOIN HERE: https://nine-dots.co/join/ Join PicTime using the code 'NINEDOTS' and new users will receive one bonus month when upgrading to any Pic-Time paid plan | |||
| 04 Dec 2024 | Starting Smarter: Gina Fernandes | 00:13:32 | |
"Starting Smarter" is a fresh mini-series that dives into the journeys of wedding photographers. Each episode explores why these photographers chose to document love stories and the wisdom they've gained along the way. From navigating challenges to uncovering unexpected joys, our guests share the lessons they'd impart to their younger selves if starting again in today’s world. Here's how we support your journey:
Ready to transform your wedding photography journey? We'd love to welcome you into the NineDots family. JOIN HERE: https://nine-dots.co/join/ Join PicTime using the code 'NINEDOTS' and new users will receive one bonus month when upgrading to any Pic-Time paid plan | |||
| 04 Dec 2024 | Staring Smarter: Erica Hawkins | 00:16:34 | |
"Starting Smarter" is a fresh mini-series that dives into the journeys of wedding photographers. Each episode explores why these photographers chose to document love stories and the wisdom they've gained along the way. From navigating challenges to uncovering unexpected joys, our guests share the lessons they'd impart to their younger selves if starting again in today’s world. Here's how we support your journey:
Ready to transform your wedding photography journey? We'd love to welcome you into the NineDots family. JOIN HERE: https://nine-dots.co/join/ Join PicTime using the code 'NINEDOTS' and new users will receive one bonus month when upgrading to any Pic-Time paid plan | |||
| 11 Dec 2024 | Starting Smarter: Alex Bradbury | 00:14:16 | |
"Starting Smarter" is a fresh mini-series that dives into the journeys of wedding photographers. Each episode explores why these photographers chose to document love stories and the wisdom they've gained along the way. From navigating challenges to uncovering unexpected joys, our guests share the lessons they'd impart to their younger selves if starting again in today’s world. Here's how we support your journey:
Ready to transform your wedding photography journey? We'd love to welcome you into the NineDots family. JOIN HERE: https://nine-dots.co/join/ Join PicTime using the code 'NINEDOTS' and new users will receive one bonus month when upgrading to any Pic-Time paid plan | |||
| 11 Dec 2024 | Starting Smarter: Hannah Brooke | 00:10:47 | |
"Starting Smarter" is a fresh mini-series that dives into the journeys of wedding photographers. Each episode explores why these photographers chose to document love stories and the wisdom they've gained along the way. From navigating challenges to uncovering unexpected joys, our guests share the lessons they'd impart to their younger selves if starting again in today’s world. Here's how we support your journey:
Ready to transform your wedding photography journey? We'd love to welcome you into the NineDots family. JOIN HERE: https://nine-dots.co/join/ Join PicTime using the code 'NINEDOTS' and new users will receive one bonus month when upgrading to any Pic-Time paid plan | |||
| 14 Dec 2024 | Starting Smarter: Lee Maxwell | 00:12:39 | |
"Starting Smarter" is a fresh mini-series that dives into the journeys of wedding photographers. Each episode explores why these photographers chose to document love stories and the wisdom they've gained along the way. From navigating challenges to uncovering unexpected joys, our guests share the lessons they'd impart to their younger selves if starting again in today’s world. Here's how we support your journey:
Ready to transform your wedding photography journey? We'd love to welcome you into the NineDots family. JOIN HERE: https://nine-dots.co/join/ Join PicTime using the code 'NINEDOTS' and new users will receive one bonus month when upgrading to any Pic-Time paid plan | |||
| 02 Dec 2024 | Starting Smarter: Tom Hodgson | 00:12:21 | |
"Starting Smarter" is a fresh mini-series that dives into the journeys of wedding photographers. Each episode explores why these photographers chose to document love stories and the wisdom they've gained along the way. From navigating challenges to uncovering unexpected joys, our guests share the lessons they'd impart to their younger selves if starting again in today’s world. Here's how we support your journey:
Ready to transform your wedding photography journey? We'd love to welcome you into the NineDots family. JOIN HERE: https://nine-dots.co/join/ Join PicTime using the code 'NINEDOTS' and new users will receive one bonus month when upgrading to any Pic-Time paid plan | |||
| 16 Dec 2024 | Starting Smarter: Mark Seymour | 00:20:23 | |
"Starting Smarter" is a fresh mini-series that dives into the journeys of wedding photographers. Each episode explores why these photographers chose to document love stories and the wisdom they've gained along the way. From navigating challenges to uncovering unexpected joys, our guests share the lessons they'd impart to their younger selves if starting again in today’s world. Here's how we support your journey:
Ready to transform your wedding photography journey? We'd love to welcome you into the NineDots family. JOIN HERE: https://nine-dots.co/join/ Join PicTime using the code 'NINEDOTS' and new users will receive one bonus month when upgrading to any Pic-Time paid plan | |||
| 20 Dec 2024 | Starting Smarter: Nate Dainty | 00:12:56 | |
"Starting Smarter" is a fresh mini-series that dives into the journeys of wedding photographers. Each episode explores why these photographers chose to document love stories and the wisdom they've gained along the way. From navigating challenges to uncovering unexpected joys, our guests share the lessons they'd impart to their younger selves if starting again in today’s world. Here's how we support your journey:
Ready to transform your wedding photography journey? We'd love to welcome you into the NineDots family. JOIN HERE: https://nine-dots.co/join/ Join PicTime using the code 'NINEDOTS' and new users will receive one bonus month when upgrading to any Pic-Time paid plan | |||
| 20 Dec 2024 | Starting Smarter: Amanda Forman | 00:17:05 | |
"Starting Smarter" is a fresh mini-series that dives into the journeys of wedding photographers. Each episode explores why these photographers chose to document love stories and the wisdom they've gained along the way. From navigating challenges to uncovering unexpected joys, our guests share the lessons they'd impart to their younger selves if starting again in today’s world. Here's how we support your journey:
Ready to transform your wedding photography journey? We'd love to welcome you into the NineDots family. JOIN HERE: https://nine-dots.co/join/ Join PicTime using the code 'NINEDOTS' and new users will receive one bonus month when upgrading to any Pic-Time paid plan | |||
| 29 Nov 2024 | Episode 81: Tom Beynon on his documentary approach to weddings, being naturally introverted, social media and more! | 01:29:16 | |
This week, our guest Cambridgeshire Wedding Photographer Tom Beynon opens up about navigating social media as a naturally introverted photographer. He also shares the story of how he began his journey in wedding photography, his documentary-style approach to capturing weddings, and his exciting plans to shake up his lens choices for 2025! Here's how we support your journey:
Ready to transform your wedding photography journey? We'd love to welcome you into the NineDots family. JOIN HERE: https://nine-dots.co/join/ Join PicTime using the code 'NINEDOTS' and new users will receive one bonus month when upgrading to any Pic-Time paid plan | |||
| 07 Dec 2024 | Starting Smarter: Jenna Kathleen | 00:08:53 | |
"Starting Smarter" is a fresh mini-series that dives into the journeys of wedding photographers. Each episode explores why these photographers chose to document love stories and the wisdom they've gained along the way. From navigating challenges to uncovering unexpected joys, our guests share the lessons they'd impart to their younger selves if starting again in today’s world. Here's how we support your journey:
Ready to transform your wedding photography journey? We'd love to welcome you into the NineDots family. JOIN HERE: https://nine-dots.co/join/ Join PicTime using the code 'NINEDOTS' and new users will receive one bonus month when upgrading to any Pic-Time paid plan | |||
| 07 Feb 2025 | Episode 82: Dj Santero discusses addiction, creativity, and how he turned his passion into a successful full-time career! | 01:05:06 | |
Welcome to a brand new season of the podcast! We're kicking off the new season with our resident NineDots Gathering DJ Santero! From representing the UK in the World Final of Red Bull 3style to being an official resident at the legendary Ministry of Sound, warming up the main stage of GlobalGathering for The Prodigy, or DJing for brands like MTV, Adidas, Red Bull, Nike, Facebook, Coca Cola and Mercedes! He's the master of the dancefloor and making people happy! In this conversation with Rahul, Santero discusses addiction, creativity, freelancing, and how Santero turned his passion into a successful full-time career! JOIN THE NINEDOTS MEMBERSHIP Here's how we support your journey:
Ready to transform your wedding photography journey? We'd love to welcome you into the NineDots family. JOIN HERE: https://nine-dots.co/join/ Join PicTime using the code 'NINEDOTS' and new users will receive one bonus month when upgrading to any Pic-Time paid plan | |||
| 20 Feb 2025 | Episode 83: Tiree Dawson on going viral on TikTok, the rise in elopements and shooting hybrid! | 01:16:05 | |
In this episode, Rahul Khona is joined by award-winning Lake District wedding photographer Tiree Dawson. They discuss the rise of elopements, the benefits of shooting hybrid, and how incorporating video has helped Tiree’s business flourish. Plus, Tiree shares the story behind one of her viral videos that brought in a flood of bookings—not just for her, but also for the hotel featured in the clip—along with plenty more insights! JOIN THE NINEDOTS MEMBERSHIP Here's how we support your journey:
Ready to transform your wedding photography journey? We'd love to welcome you into the NineDots family. JOIN HERE: https://nine-dots.co/join/ Join PicTime using the code 'NINEDOTS' and new users will receive one bonus month when upgrading to any Pic-Time paid plan | |||
| 20 Dec 2019 | Episode 1: The Pilot / The Novelty Factor | 00:33:29 | |
A new podcast from the founders of NineDots - the greatest wedding photography community on earth. In this episode we introduce NineDots and ourselves - Adam Johnson, Andy Gaines and Rahul Khona as your hosts of this: The NineDots Podcast, aka the DotCast. We also discuss the novelty factor in wedding photography and some of our opinions on the key to longevity in the industry! | |||
| 27 Dec 2019 | Episode 2: The Lost Photos of Seville (taking more photos of your life) | 00:22:03 | |
We talk about the professional photographer's curse of never taking enough photos of your personal lives! How many photos we've taken this Christmas and during 2019, and how we think you can make sure you take more. Plus we discuss the concept of practice as a photographer and some other stuff like when Adam Johnson lost all the photos of a trip him and Andy Gaines went on to Seville... on and Rahul Khona's Christmas present... | |||
| 10 Jan 2020 | Episode 4: To preview or not to preview | 00:15:44 | |
In this episode we discuss the craze of delivering ultra-quick edited previews to your wedding couples, whether it's a good thing for mental health or your art, whether it's demanded by the current generation, whether it affects business and why people do it! | |||
| 03 Jan 2020 | Episode 3: Featuring Isabelle Hattink: Sea Swimming, The Open Road and New Year Resolutions | 00:36:22 | |
In this episode we are without Rahul Khona but Adam Johnson and Andy Gaines are joined by the first ever guest on the DotCast, our friend Isabelle Hattink from Rotterdam in The Netherlands. In a quick-fire 30 minutes(ish) we talk about Dutch new year traditions, using the new year impetus to start your off-season planning, and somehow we end up talking about soft drink addiction and bee-keeping too. | |||
| 17 Jan 2020 | Episode 5: Featuring Nadia Meli - Love Your Mistakes and Know Your Why! | 00:37:49 | |
In this episode we welcome the amazing Nadia Meli to the DotCast! Nadia is a presenter at this year's NineDots Gathering, and we quiz her on her approach to goal setting and future planning. Andy updates you on his quest to be the king of honey, and that time he (maybe) wrote a song about Adam. No Rahul again this week but he'll be back soon! | |||
| 24 Jan 2020 | Episode 6: Evolution and the game of photography business | 00:37:01 | |
In this episode Adam Johnson and Andy Gaines debate the connection between photography quality and business success and whether there comes a point where your photography no longer needs to evolve or improve to benefit your business. | |||
| 31 Jan 2020 | Episode 7: Success fingerprints and the SEO shark tank! | 00:32:46 | |
In this DotCast Adam Johnson and Andy Gaines, fuelled by recent discussions in the NineDots members facebook group, discuss the meaning of success and that leads into some advice for getting your business going again with some short term wins. The analogies are flowing as usual and hear our thoughts on the SEO shark tank and google analytics surf boards! | |||
| 07 Feb 2020 | Episode 8: Wedding Photography vs Digital Manipulation! | 00:28:15 | |
Rahul Khona is back! And along with Adam Johnson and Andy Gaines, the three of us chat about the effects of digital manipulation on modern photography, whether it's just part and parcel of modern photography, when is a photo too edited, and whether it matters in general and for awards... | |||
| 14 Feb 2020 | Episode 9: Pricing, Being Too Cheap... and Double Glazing | 00:29:29 | |
Pricing in wedding photography is often a contentious subject. It seems you're either too cheap and annoying the rest of the industry, or too expensive for every enquiry that comes through the door! Adam Johnson, Rahul Khona and Andy Gaines discuss this conundrum and how Andy has recently been inspired by a glut of double glazing salesmen! | |||
| 21 Feb 2020 | Episode 10: Canon EOS R5 (Lo-tech Review) | 00:34:32 | |
Following the announcement of the Canon EOS R5 as the newest kid on the mirrorless block, Adam Johnson and Rahul Khona discuss the camera, their switch to Sony, whether they'll switch back to Canon now, and some general discussion about the specs of the EOS R5. You'll also hear why card slots are like car insurance! | |||
| 28 Feb 2020 | Episode 11: Featuring Rocio Vega - Off Camera Flash and how to have longer arms! | 00:57:28 | |
In this episode, Rahul Khona talks to NineDots Gathering 2020 presenter Rocio Vega about off camera flash, Rocio’s favourite modifiers, shooting one handed with a monopod in the other and a slight tangent on destination weddings and the stressful reality of them. | |||
| 06 Mar 2020 | Episode 12: Finding motivation and combating off-season laziness! | 00:27:11 | |
In this episode, Adam Johnson and Rahul Khona talk about motivation during the off-season 'downtime' we have as wedding photographers. Including to-do lists, finding your headspace, getting started and embracing the time off. | |||
| 13 Mar 2020 | Episode 13: Quadragenarians and never stop learning! | 00:25:18 | |
Adam Johnson, Andy Gaines and Rahul Khona talk about some recent workshops and conferences they've attended, why we go to them, and what nuggets we've learned lately. Andy briefly discusses turning 40 and his recent near-miss on a rock-climbing holiday and Rahul talks about running this year's London marathon, which you can sponsor him for here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/rahulkhona1 | |||
| 17 Mar 2020 | Episode 14: Coronavirus - initial thoughts for Wedding Photographers | 00:28:16 | |
The coronavirus pandemic is a huge issue for wedding photographers especially in this limbo state we're currently in. Adam Johnson, Andy Gaines and Rahul Khona discuss some tips for you and your business at this crazy unpredictable time. Support the show (https://nine-dots.co/join/) | |||
| 27 Mar 2020 | Episode 15: Client communication during a pandemic! | 00:24:46 | |
In this episode Andy Gaines and Rahul Khona discuss how they're approaching client communications during the Coronavirus pandemic, inspired by a tweet from the inspirational Gary Vaynerchuk! | |||
| 10 Apr 2020 | Episode 16: It's ok to struggle a bit during these times! | 00:27:26 | |
In this episode Adam Johnson and Rahul Khona discuss how they're each coping with home-isolation, parenting and working at this time, and how it's ok to not feel great, and how they're each dealing with it differently. If you can't work, you can't work! | |||
| 17 Apr 2020 | Episode 17: Trust your taste, and lots of tangents! | 00:43:01 | |
Rahul Khona and Adam Johnson talk about a lot of things, but it keeps coming back to trusting in your own taste as a photographer. We also talk about times we've had clients who didn't like our work and how we pick images for portfolio and MANY other things in this one! | |||
| 01 May 2020 | Episode 18: Shooting Elopements featuring Cat Ekkelboom-White | 00:38:59 | |
Cat Ekkelboom-White joins the DotCast for this special episode talking about Elopements and how you can retool your business towards shooting more elopements or even being a pure elopement photographer like Cat... Cat is a brit, now based in Austria and specialising in elopements. She also runs The Adventure Wedding Academy at https://www.adventureweddingacademy.com/ and you can see more of her work at http://ekkelboomwhitephotography.com/ | |||
| 22 May 2020 | Episode 19: Two Mann Studios on changing perspectives - past, present and future | 00:44:34 | |
Rahul Khona and Andy Gaines chat to the amazing Two Mann Studios about their career, their motivations, and how they got so good! They share some amazing insight into the creative struggle, and you might be surprised to hear what they're not passionate about! | |||
| 05 Jun 2020 | Episode 20: Advice to our newbie selves! | 00:38:37 | |
Adam Johnson and Rahul Khona discuss what advice they would go back and give themselves when they started out their journeys as photographers. | |||
| 14 Aug 2020 | Episode 21: Heather Jowett (Michigan, USA) | 00:50:15 | |
In this first episode of series 2 Adam Johnson chats to our good friend Heather Jowett from Michigan USA. Find out how Heather started her wedding photography career from a random stranger offering her 500 dollars, how she's inspired by the pressure of a wedding, and what she'd do if she met Keanu Reeves. A fun chat with a very insightful and lovely photographer! | |||
| 21 Aug 2020 | Episode 22: Elle Coe and Ben Winnington (Birmingham, UK) | 00:43:15 | |
In this episode Adam Johnson chats to Elle Coe and Ben Winnington of Winnington + Coe (https://winningtoncoe.com) who are a couple, and a photo/video duo specialising in weddings. We chat about the dynamics of sitting either side of the photo/video divide as well as what led them into weddings and what they love about it, as well as what they maybe don't like... A really interesting one this! Enjoy! | |||
| 28 Aug 2020 | Episode 23: Ste Walker (Liverpool, UK) | 00:39:59 | |
Adam Johnson chats to Ste Walker from Liverpool about the hustle mentality, working hard, and some of the tactics Ste used to build his business relatively quickly about leaving the Royal Air Force. We talk productivity, work-life balance and the 'game' of getting things completed. | |||
| 04 Sep 2020 | Episode 24: Neil Redfern (Manchester, UK) | 00:44:41 | |
Neil Redfern is the dotcast guest on this episode talking to Adam Johnson about why flash became a big part of his work, how his training business evolved, how he uses social media and why he became a YouTuber! A really interesting insight into a very creative mind, and a reminder about not doing it for the likes, comments or followers. | |||
| 11 Sep 2020 | Episode 25: Simon Leclercq (Belgium) | 00:55:55 | |
Adam Johnson chats to Simon Leclercq, a wedding photographer from Belgium who is also in the unique position of also being a doctor (GP), working on the front line in Belgium through out the 2020 pandemic. As well as sharing some amazing insight into the life of a GP, Simon also shares some really interesting tactics he uses in his wedding photography, including how he gets himself 'in the zone' before a wedding and why group photos are more than just group photos. | |||
| 18 Sep 2020 | Episode 26: Adam Lowndes (Staffordshire, UK) | 00:41:24 | |
Adam Johnson catches up with another Adam... Adam Lowndes (adamlowndes.co.uk), a wedding photographer from Staffordshire. We talk about injecting your whole authentic personality into your business, wanting the most positive experience before, on and after the day, and how Adam was affected as a groom who had to postpone his own wedding due to the 2020 pandemic. A very positive and inspiring episode this one. | |||
| 25 Sep 2020 | Episode 27: Toni Darcy (Lancashire, UK) | 00:36:55 | |
Adam Johnson chats to Toni Darcy (tonidarcy.co.uk) about first impressions, how Toni realised what was most important to her in photography after shooting a funeral and a birth, and whether you should be able to describe your photography style in words. | |||
| 02 Oct 2020 | Episode 28: Shelly Mantovani (Yorkshire, UK) | 00:39:48 | |
Shelly Mantovani (toastofleeds.co.uk) is the guest on this episode, chatting to Adam Johnson about her journey from developing her first wedding in Skegness in the early 90s right up to now. She talks about finding creativity in everything she does, and why she's not in it for the cash. | |||
| 09 Oct 2020 | Episode 29: Ian Weldon (Newcastle, UK) | 00:47:34 | |
Adam Johnson has a conversation with Ian Weldon (ianweldon.com) about his career as "not a wedding photographer". Where did that phrase come from, how Martin Parr validated his approach, what other projects he's working on and how the 2020 pandemic helped him evaluate what was important to him. Was it weddings? Is he actually a wedding photographer? Listen to find out. | |||
| 16 Oct 2020 | Episode 30: Sanjay Gohil (London, UK) | 00:39:59 | |
Sanjay Gohil is the guest on this episode, talking to Adam Johnson about many things including the power of community and networking, paying it forward, diversifying your business and always looking to help clients and industry colleagues! Loads of positivity! | |||
| 23 Oct 2020 | Episode 31: Ronan Palliser (Dublin, Ireland) | 00:37:14 | |
Ronan Palliser is a long time friend of NineDots and chats on this episode about becoming a Fujifilm ambassador - one of their "X Photographers" and also how he came up with his sub-brand "a shot in the dark". | |||
| 30 Oct 2020 | Episode 32: Nadine Van Biljon (London, UK) | 00:57:23 | |
On this episode we're joined by "the album ninja" Nadine Van Biljon. A long time NineDotter, Nadine shares her thoughts and tips on 'consultative selling' to sell more to your clients and why sales isn't a dirty word! | |||
| 06 Nov 2020 | Episode 33: Rafe Abrook (Hertfordshire, UK) | 00:40:01 | |
In this episode, hosted by Adam Johnson, we're joined by Rafe Abrook who chats about using second shooters, constantly learning, the power of community, and outsourcing amongst many other things! | |||
| 13 Nov 2020 | Episode 34: Steve Gerrard (Montreal, Canada) | 00:48:25 | |
Steve Gerrard joins the DotCast from his home in Montreal, Canada. He chats to Adam Johnson about how music photography influences his wedding photography, getting things for free, the power of networking and community and relocating your business to a new country. | |||
| 20 Nov 2020 | Episode 35: Jenn Nauss (Nova Scotia, Canada) | 00:57:12 | |
Jenn Nauss is the guest on Adam Johnson's final DotCast episode as host. We talk about shooting as part of an associate studio (Cooked Photography) and how it's still possible to grow your own style, voice and profile. We also talk about why the little moments at weddings are so important to Jenn and Thomas the Tank Engine even gets a mention! | |||