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The NineDots podcast. Topical ramblings from NineDots co-founders Rahul Khona and Andy Gaines, with regular guests from the world of wedding photography, creative business and entrepreneurship!
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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!
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
with speakers - Jason Vinson, Jesse & Moira La Plante, York Place Studios, Soozana Pvan, Ronan Palliser, Fabio Mirulla, Angela Ward Brown, Helen Williams, Nadine Van Biljon plus more!
Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024.
Find out more about the Foundation Workshop here: https://www.foundationworkshops.com/fwuk
Dates: March 18-22, 2024 (Monday – Friday = 5 days)
Location: York, UK // Number of students: 12
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Sep 25, 2023
Episode 53: Rahul Khona is joined by Dan Morris where they share stories from weddings and discuss all things common sense.
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.
Here are some Street Photography books Dan recommended;
Tony Ray Jones - American Color: https://amzn.eu/d/1WlV7Y3
Women Street Photograhers: https://amzn.eu/d/ihIiGKI
Joef Koudelka - Exiles: https://amzn.eu/d/1UuKadS
Suffering of Light - Alex Webb: https://amzn.eu/d/cJlh1d5
Cuba - David Alan Harvey: https://amzn.eu/d/9Cbdeu6
Find out about, and buy tickets to, the NINEDOTS GATHERING - Nov 14-15 2023
with speakers - Jason Vinson, Jesse & Moira La Plante, York Place Studios, Soozana Pvan, Ronan Palliser, Fabio Mirulla, Angela Ward Brown, Helen Williams, Nadine Van Biljon plus more!
Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024.
Find out more about the Foundation Workshop here: https://www.foundationworkshops.com/fwuk
Dates: March 18-22, 2024 (Monday – Friday = 5 days)
Location: York, UK // Number of students: 12
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Sep 19, 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.
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.
In this episode we discuss how Tyler books weddings, his infamous meetings & zoom calls, how he stays true to documentary photography and so much more!
Find out about, and buy tickets to, the NINEDOTS GATHERING - Nov 14-15 2023
with speakers - Jason Vinson, Jesse & Moira La Plante, York Place Studios, Soozana Pvan, Ronan Palliser, Fabio Mirulla, Angela Ward Brown, Helen Williams, Nadine Van Biljon plus more!
Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024.
Find out more about the Foundation Workshop here: https://www.foundationworkshops.com/fwuk
Dates: March 18-22, 2024 (Monday – Friday = 5 days)
Location: York, UK // Number of students: 12
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Sep 13, 2023
Episode 51: Rahul Khona is joined by Dave Scholes where they discuss Story Awards, DJ'ing, Gallery Deliveries and so much more!
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
with speakers - Jason Vinson, Jesse & Moira La Plante, York Place Studios, Soozana Pvan, Ronan Palliser, Fabio Mirulla, Angela Ward Brown, Helen Williams, Nadine Van Biljon plus more!
Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024.
Become a NineDots member and join the NineDots Community today. Access support, tutorials and online education, awards, events, community, referrals and more!
Join PicTime using the code 'NINEDOTS' and new users will receive one bonus month when upgrading to any Pic-Time paid plan.
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Sep 8, 2023
Episode 50: Rahul Khona is joined by Alan Law where we talk about living life, mental health and ofcourse wedding photography
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.
We also discuss taking risks, starting new ventures, wedding photography awards, running This Is Reportage and this years NineDots Gathering plus more!
The Law School Workshops:
Cornwall / 11th October 2023 / https://www.alanlawphotography.co.uk/2023/08/01/law-school-truro-2023/
Manchester (just 1 place left) / 18th October 2023 / https://www.alanlawphotography.co.uk/2023/08/01/law-school-manchester-2023/
Find out about, and buy tickets to, the NINEDOTS GATHERING - Nov 14-15 2023
with speakers - Jason Vinson, Jesse & Moira La Plante, York Place Studios, Soozana Pvan, Ronan Palliser, Fabio Mirulla, Angela Ward Brown, Helen Williams, Nadine Van Biljon plus more!
Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024.
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Aug 30, 2023
Episode 49: Rahul Khona with Andy Gaines talking about their bookings for 2024, how our summer is going, our editing workload and more!
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 buy tickets to, the NINEDOTS GATHERING - Nov 14-15 2023
with speakers - Jason Vinson, Jesse & Moira La Plante, York Place Studios, Soozana Pvan, Ronan Palliser, Fabio Mirulla, Angela Ward Brown, Helen Williams, Nadine Van Biljon plus more!
Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024.
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Aug 18, 2023
Episode 48: Rahul Khona is joined by Janina Brocklesby where discuss group photos, client communication, her award winning images and so much more!
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.
Janina talks about how she got into wedding photography and how Alan Law's workshop Law School was the game changer in her career and the path she wanted to follow.
Janina talks about the role of effective communication to her clients and how it’s pivotal to keeping her couples relaxed when she’s around and allowing her permission to intimate moments. Additionally, the conversation delves into the concept of outsourcing tasks that might not align with one's strengths or preferences, underlining the importance of collaboration in producing exceptional work. The podcast also delves into the ethical considerations and responsibilities associated with capturing intimate, private moments through photography, shedding light on the balance between artistic expression and respecting personal boundaries.
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 buy tickets to, the NINEDOTS GATHERING - Nov 14-15 2023
with speakers - Jason Vinson, Jesse & Moira La Plante, York Place Studios, Soozana Pvan, Ronan Palliser, Fabio Mirulla, Angela Ward Brown, Helen Williams, Nadine Van Biljon plus more!
Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024.
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Aug 14, 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.
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!
Check out Matt's websites:
https://streetwithmatt.com/
https://www.instagram.com/streetwithmatt/
https://www.mattbadenoch.com/
Find out about, and buy tickets to, the NINEDOTS GATHERING - Nov 14-15 2023
with speakers - Jason Vinson, Jesse & Moira La Plante, York Place Studios, Soozana Pvan, Ronan Palliser, Fabio Mirulla, Angela Ward Brown, Helen Williams, Nadine Van Biljon plus more!
Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024.
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Aug 2, 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.
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.
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Website: https://www.neilredfern.com/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/neilredfern
Flash Masters: https://flashmasters.co/
Find out about, and buy tickets to, the NINEDOTS GATHERING - Nov 14-15 2023
with speakers - Jason Vinson, Jesse & Moira La Plante, York Place Studios, Soozana Pvan, Ronan Palliser, Fabio Mirulla, Angela Ward Brown, Helen Williams, Nadine Van Biljon plus more!
Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024.
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Jul 27, 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
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.
Join us as we discuss imposter syndrome, tools to heal anxiety, the mind set that will help you to thrive in any environment and Rahul’s paranoia quirks
Find out about, and buy tickets to, the NINEDOTS GATHERING - Nov 14-15 2023
with speakers - Jason Vinson, Jesse & Moira La Plante, York Place Studios, Soozana Pvan, Ronan Palliser, Fabio Mirulla, Angela Ward Brown, Helen Williams, Nadine Van Biljon plus more!
Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024.
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Jul 12, 2023
Episode 44: Rahul Khona with Jesse & Moira La Plante discussing off-camera flash at weddings and so much more about wedding photography
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!
Learn about the Distilled Workshop by Jesse and Moira La Plante in Leeds on 12th November 2023
Find out about, and buy tickets to, the NINEDOTS GATHERING - Nov 14-15 2023
with speakers - Jason Vinson, Jesse & Moira La Plante, York Place Studios, Soozana Pvan, Ronan Palliser, Fabio Mirulla, Angela Ward Brown, Helen Williams, Nadine Van Biljon plus more!
Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024.
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Jul 10, 2023
Episode 43: Rahul Khona with Eshant Raju discussing changing trends and editorial portaits
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.
In this podcast, we talk about Eshant's career and how he has done so much in such a short space of time and ofcourse how he creates his portraits and editorial images, exploring the artistry, techniques, and the type of images that are most important to him. From capturing the real emotions to meticulously crafting a concept for his style of portraits.
Find out about, and buy tickets to, the NINEDOTS GATHERING - Nov 14-15 2023
with speakers - Jason Vinson, Jesse & Moira LaPlante, York Place Studios, Soozana Pvan, Ronan Palliser, Fabio Mirulla, Angela Ward Brown, Helen Williams, Nadine Van Biljon plus more!
Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024.
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Jun 28, 2023
Episode 42: Rahul Khona with Akash Mehta known for his success in digital marketing and the beauty industry.
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.
Akash Mehta is an accomplished entrepreneur, known for his success in digital marketing and the beauty industry. He held held key positions at Burberry, Estée Lauder Companies, and at the age of 25 he was the Global Digital Manager at Dior, making a significant impact generating $50M+ in Earned Media Value with micro-influencers, tripled-growth in influencer sales and built Dior's own affiliate program for influencers/webzines.
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 hai…
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Jun 22, 2023
Episode 41: Rahul Khona is joined by the super talented duo Dom & Liam from York Place Studios.
Rahul Khona is joined by the super talented duo Dom & Liam from York Place Studios.
In this episode, we discuss mental attitude, mindset, how Dom and Liam photograph weddings, finding moments in the mundane, creativity along with their new book 'Is this Something' and so much more!
Find out about, and buy tickets to, the NINEDOTS GATHERING - Nov 14-15 2023
with speakers - Jason Vinson, Jesse & Moira LaPlante, York Place Studios, Soozana Pvan, Ronan Palliser, Fabio Mirulla, Angela Ward Brown, Helen Williams, Nadine Van Biljon plus more!
Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024.
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Jun 19, 2023
Episode 40: Transition Photos, Entering Awards and Zelda with Chelsea Cannar and Rahul Khona
Rahul Khona is joined by the super talented Chelsea Cannar an award winning photographer .
In this episode, we delve into the art of transition images, entering awards, and especially entering story awards in This Is Reportage. We also talk about social media and of course the infamous blue tick - to buy or not to buy! Plus we talk about documentary photography, using colour and Zelda!
Find out about, and buy tickets to, the NINEDOTS GATHERING - Nov 14-15 2023
with speakers - Jason Vinson, Jesse & Moira LaPlante, York Place Studios, Soozana Pvan, Ronan Palliser, Fabio Mirulla, Angela Ward Brown, Helen Williams, Nadine Van Biljon plus more!
Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024.
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Jun 14, 2023
Episode 39: Self Portraits & Anxiety with Mariana from Fox Visual Collectors & Rahul Khona
Rahul Khona is joined by Mariana from Fox Visual Collectors
In this episode, we delve into the art of creating self portraits and how photography helped Marianna to overcome anxiety and depression.
*Website*: www.foxvisualcollectors.com
*Instagram*: @fox_visual_collectors
*Facebook*: @foxvisualcollectors
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.
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Jun 7, 2023
Episode 38: Editing, Colour and more with Soozana Pvan and Rahul Khona
Rahul Khona is joined by Soozana Pvan a Dr. Of Cancer Pathology and Molecular Biology, Tedx Speaker and an award winning photographer.
In this episode, we delve into the art of workflow, editing techniques, and the intricate world of lighting, along with Soozana's ultimate passion: Colour. Furthermore, we unravel the secrets of maintaining creativity while capturing weddings that follow a similar formula. And also prepare to be astounded as Soozana reveals the staggering number of images she captures at each wedding, which quite frankly is jaw dropping!
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.
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Jun 1, 2023
Episode 37: Creativity and staying fresh with Fer Juaristi & Rahul Khona.
Rahul Khona is joined by Fer Juaristi an award winning Mexican wedding photographer and all around great human!
They talk about creativity, embracing curiosity, taking risks, and allowing yourself to think outside the box! They also talk about how to keep yourself fresh throughout the wedding season and to keep pushing yourself to create the images you want to create along with how to overcome mental blocks and moments of self doubt.
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.
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May 25, 2023
Episode 36: Self-care for the self-employed - with Lina Orsino-Allen & Rahul Khona
Rahul Khona is joined by Lina Orsino-Allen (A wedding photographer and also a holistic business coach at https://linadellaluna.com/).
They talk about self-care for the self-employed. About how daily habits can help transform your life and reduce stress and anxiety - especially during the busy months being wedding photographers. They also talk about how setting boundaries and creating routines can help you maximise your time. Lots of great ideas and tips for a healthier and happier mind, business and life!
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.
Become a NineDots member and join the NineDots Community today. Access support, tutorials and online education, awards, events, community, referrals and more!Support the show
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Nov 20, 2020
Episode 35: Jenn Nauss (Nova Scotia, Canada)
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!
Hosted by: Adam Johnson (ARJ Photography): Instagram | Website
Jenn's links: Instagram | Website
The DotCast is the podcast of NineDots, the greatest wedding photography community on earth, led and curated by Andy Gaines and Rahul Khona.Support the show
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Nov 13, 2020
Episode 34: Steve Gerrard (Montreal, Canada)
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.
Hosted by: Adam Johnson (ARJ Photography): Instagram | Website
Steve's links: Website | Instagram
The DotCast is the podcast of NineDots, the greatest wedding photography community on earth, led and curated by Andy Gaines and Rahul Khona.Support the show
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Nov 6, 2020
Episode 33: Rafe Abrook (Hertfordshire, UK)
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!
Hosted by: Adam Johnson (ARJ Photography): Instagram | Website
Rafe's links: Website | Instagram
The DotCast is the podcast of NineDots, the greatest wedding photography community on earth, led and curated by Andy Gaines and Rahul Khona.Support the show
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Oct 30, 2020
Episode 32: Nadine Van Biljon (London, UK)
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!
Hosted by: Adam Johnson (ARJ Photography): Instagram | Website
Nadine's links: Website | Instagram
The DotCast is the podcast of NineDots, the greatest wedding photography community on earth, led and curated by Adam Johnson, Andy Gaines and Rahul Khona.Support the show
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Oct 23, 2020
Episode 31: Ronan Palliser (Dublin, Ireland)
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".
Hosted by: Adam Johnson (ARJ Photography): Instagram | Website
Ronan's links: Website | Instagram
The DotCast is the podcast of NineDots, the greatest wedding photography community on earth, led and curated by Adam Johnson, Andy Gaines and Rahul Khona.Support the show
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Oct 16, 2020
Episode 30: Sanjay Gohil (London, UK)
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!
Hosted by: Adam Johnson (ARJ Photography): Instagram | Website
Sanjay's links: Website | Instagram
The DotCast is the podcast of NineDots, the greatest wedding photography community on earth, led and curated by Adam Johnson, Andy Gaines and Rahul Khona.Support the show
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Oct 9, 2020
Episode 29: Ian Weldon (Newcastle, UK)
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.
Hosted by: Adam Johnson (ARJ Photography): Instagram | Website
Ian's links: Website | Instagram
The DotCast is the podcast of NineDots, the greatest wedding photography community on earth, led and curated by Adam Johnson, Andy Gaines and Rahul Khona.Support the show
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Oct 2, 2020
Episode 28: Shelly Mantovani (Yorkshire, UK)
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.
Hosted by: Adam Johnson (ARJ Photography): Instagram | Website
Shelly's links: Website | Instagram | Facebook
The DotCast is the podcast of NineDots, the greatest wedding photography community on earth, led and curated by Adam Johnson, Andy Gaines and Rahul Khona.Support the show
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Sep 25, 2020
Episode 27: Toni Darcy (Lancashire, UK)
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.
Hosted by: Adam Johnson (ARJ Photography): Instagram | Website
Toni's links: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Podcast | YouTube
The DotCast is the podcast of NineDots, the greatest wedding photography community on earth, led and curated by Adam Johnson, Andy Gaines and Rahul Khona.Support the show
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Sep 18, 2020
Episode 26: Adam Lowndes (Staffordshire, UK)
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.
Hosted by: Adam Johnson (ARJ Photography): Instagram | Website
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Sep 11, 2020
Episode 25: Simon Leclercq (Belgium)
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.
Hosted by: Adam Johnson (ARJ Photography): Instagram | Website
Simon's links: Website | Instagram
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Sep 4, 2020
Episode 24: Neil Redfern (Manchester, UK)
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.
Hosted by: Adam Johnson (ARJ Photography): Instagram | Website
Neil's links: Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube
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Aug 28, 2020
Episode 23: Ste Walker (Liverpool, UK)
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.
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Aug 21, 2020
Episode 22: Elle Coe and Ben Winnington (Birmingham, UK)
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!
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Aug 14, 2020
Episode 21: Heather Jowett (Michigan, USA)
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!
Hosted by: Adam Johnson (ARJ Photography): Instagram | Website
Guest: Heather Jowett
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Jun 5, 2020
Episode 20: Advice to our newbie selves!
Adam Johnson and Rahul Khona discuss what advice they would go back and give themselves when they started out their journeys as photographers.
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May 22, 2020
Episode 19: Two Mann Studios on changing perspectives - past, present and future
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!
The DotCast is the podcast of NineDots, the greatest wedding photography community on earth, led and curated by Adam Johnson, Andy Gaines and Rahul Khona.
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May 1, 2020
Episode 18: Shooting Elopements featuring Cat Ekkelboom-White
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/
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Apr 17, 2020
Episode 17: Trust your taste, and lots of tangents!
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!
The DotCast is the podcast of NineDots, the greatest wedding photography community on earth, led and curated by Adam Johnson, Andy Gaines and Rahul Khona.
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Apr 10, 2020
Episode 16: It's ok to struggle a bit during these times!
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!
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Mar 27, 2020
Episode 15: Client communication during a pandemic!
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!
The DotCast is the podcast of NineDots, the greatest wedding photography community on earth, led and curated by Adam Johnson, Andy Gaines and Rahul Khona.
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Mar 17, 2020
Episode 14: Coronavirus - initial thoughts for Wedding Photographers
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.
The DotCast is the podcast of NineDots, the greatest wedding photography community on earth, led and curated by Adam Johnson, Andy Gaines and Rahul Khona.
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Mar 13, 2020
Episode 13: Quadragenarians and never stop learning!
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
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Mar 6, 2020
Episode 12: Finding motivation and combating off-season laziness!
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.
The DotCast is the podcast of NineDots, the greatest wedding photography community on earth, led and curated by Adam Johnson, Andy Gaines and Rahul Khona.
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Feb 28, 2020
Episode 11: Featuring Rocio Vega - Off Camera Flash and how to have longer arms!
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.
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Feb 21, 2020
Episode 10: Canon EOS R5 (Lo-tech Review)
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!
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Feb 14, 2020
Episode 9: Pricing, Being Too Cheap... and Double Glazing
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!
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Feb 7, 2020
Episode 8: Wedding Photography vs Digital Manipulation!
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...
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Jan 31, 2020
Episode 7: Success fingerprints and the SEO shark tank!
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!
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Jan 24, 2020
Episode 6: Evolution and the game of photography business
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.
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Jan 17, 2020
Episode 5: Featuring Nadia Meli - Love Your Mistakes and Know Your Why!
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!
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Jan 10, 2020
Episode 4: To preview or not to preview
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!
The DotCast is the podcast of NineDots, the greatest wedding photography community on earth, led and curated by Adam Johnson, Andy Gaines and Rahul Khona.
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Jan 3, 2020
Episode 3: Featuring Isabelle Hattink: Sea Swimming, The Open Road and New Year Resolutions
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.
Thanks so much to Isabelle for joining us on the inaugural DotCast of 2020 - you can and should check out Isabelle's work here: https://www.fotobelle.com/
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Dec 27, 2019
Episode 2: The Lost Photos of Seville (taking more photos of your life)
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...
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Dec 20, 2019
Episode 1: The Pilot / The Novelty Factor
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!
The DotCast is the podcast of NineDots, the greatest wedding photography community on earth, led and curated by Adam Johnson, Andy Gaines and Rahul Khona.Support the show
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