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NineDots: The DotCastMartin Ellard: Attracting the Right Clients (Not Just More Clients)In this episode, Rahul Khona and Martin Ellard cut through the noise to talk about what actually helps photographers build smarter, more sustainable businesses today. From using SEO with intent rather than guesswork, to creating behind-the-scenes content that attracts the right clients, Martin shares hard-won insights from working across commercial, food, and wedding photography. We dig into why relationships matter more than trends, how to communicate personal style without over-explaining it, and why authenticity on social media isn’t optional if you want clients who truly get your work. A candid, practical conversation for photographers who want to...
2026-03-021h 11
NineDots: The DotCastFrances Foster: Creativity, Change & Building a Sustainable Wedding Photography BusinessIn this episode, Rahul Khona sits down with Frances Foster for an open, unfiltered conversation about creativity, change, and what it really takes to build a sustainable wedding photography business in a fast-moving industry.They dive into social media and business strategy, the value of professionalism, and how clarity, confidence, and genuine care help build lasting client trust. From personal branding and content creation to destination weddings and shifting client expectations, the discussion explores how adaptability and authenticity can create new opportunities.Honest, practical, and forward-thinking, this episode is a reminder that success in wedding...
2026-02-101h 26
NineDots: The DotCastRebecca Carpenter: The Strategy That Took Her From Local to LuxuryIn this episode, Rebecca Carpenter joins Rahul to talk about how wedding photography has transformed over the last 9 years - from rigid, traditional coverage to a more honest, documentary-driven approach shaped heavily by social media culture. Rebecca shares her journey from launching her business nine years ago to becoming a sought-after destination wedding photographer, revealing the strategic decisions that helped her stand out, including how styled shoots played a crucial role in building her portfolio and attracting international clients.They dive into the realities of modern creative life, unpacking Rebecca’s workflow as she balances client work, con...
2026-01-201h 28
NineDots: The DotCastRahul Khona & Andy Gaines - Surviving 2025: Why Complacency Kills Bookings (and How Instagram Ads Save Them)Welcome back to the Dot-Cast - Season Four, Episode One baby! In this episode join Rahul Khona and Andy Gaines as we dive deep into our reflections on 2025 sharing our experiences from a year that was full of up’s and down’s.We take a look back at what made last year's NineDots Gathering special, discussing what worked well and what we might tweak for this year's 11th instalment along with our favourite highlights.We also explore our how are bookings are going for 2026 and Andy shares his knowledge on leveraging Instagram for increased enqu...
2026-01-0543 min
Glow On ...Skin tones: The power of diverse representation in the wedding industryIn this powerful and candid episode, we revisit one of the most impactful panels from our Glowchella conference, where we dive deep into the importance of diverse representation in the wedding industry. Join us as we discuss the challenges, insights, and essential practices for accurately capturing and celebrating every beautiful shade of skin tone.
Join us as we dive in with our incredible panel- Ashley Mason, Charmi Pena, Carlos Hernandez, Jon Cu and Sacia Matthews. This is a conversation we will never forget.
While the audio quality of this episode is slightly below our usual...
2024-08-221h 33
The Tilt and Shift Photography Business Podcast10.2 The five step process to MAKE MORE MONEY as a wedding photographer. Coaching tips inspired by Nikon Ambassador Charmi Pena's interview (E10.1)Want to hit 6 figures as a documentary wedding or family photographer? Hop on a little discovery call with me so you can start earning more money doing what you love. I’ll give you a portfolio tip or two that will elevate your brand, and you’ll be one step closer to your goals, feeling more confident in your skills and inspired about your work.
It’s 15 min and there’s absolutely no obligation. CLICK HERE to book the call :)
Today's coaching tips are inspired by wedding photographer CHARMI PENA's resounding success. I'll bre...
2023-09-1226 min
The Tilt and Shift Photography Business Podcast10.1 Let's talk TABOOS in your photography business. Interview with Nikon Ambassador CHARMI PENA.Want to make great money as a documentary wedding or family photographer?
…. Then I’m inviting you to hop on a little discovery call with me so you can start earning more money doing what you love. I’ll give you a portfolio tip or two that will elevate your brand, and you’ll be one step closer to your goals, feeling more confident in your skills and inspired about your work.
It’s 15 min and there’s absolutely no obligation. CLICK HERE to book the call :)
Today's conversation with Nikon Ambassa...
2023-09-051h 24
Photography & Videography WorkflowsWorkflows Photography Podcast, Season 1 WrapJoin the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes.Season 1 of our podcast, Workflows, has concluded. But that's not the end of the show! On February 1, 2023, we will return with Season 2, and we cannot wait to share more valuable workflow insights with you.The first season consisted of 14 incredible conversations, over 16 hours of recording time, and well over 100 valuable takeaways.Thank you to all of our guests from Season 1. (00:00) - Season 1 - That's a Wrap
(00:17) - Mike Zawadzki
(00:54) - Sam Hurd
(01:30) - Neva Sullivan
(02:01) - Hannah H...
2022-12-2106 min
Shoot Edit Chat Repeat#98: Shoot less, edit faster, live more with Charmi PeñaWelcome to episode 98 of Shoot Edit Chat Repeat, the podcast for people photographers. Hosted by two leading UK portrait photographers, Vicki Knights & Eddie Judd. After 5 years of hosting this podcast, we have some news for you...but you're going to have to listen to hear (I know, such a tease!) In this episode, we chat with the inspiring Charmi Patel Peña, a wedding photographer specialising in Indian and Southeast Asian weddings. Her documentary approach, coupled with a tendency to break the rules and push the boundaries, has...
2022-10-071h 19
Photography & Videography WorkflowsOutsourcing Album Design to Save Time and Increase Efficiency with Charmi Patel-PeñaJoin the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes.We speak with wedding photographer, Charmi Pena about the workflows in her photography business.Charmi Patel-Peña is a wedding photographer based in New Jersey. Living with her husband Patrick and two kids. The weddings Charmi photographs are paced quickly and are full of organized chaos - just like her mind, but they also force her to slow down.As a fan of power tools, she likes to do home improvements in her spare time. She is also a big f...
2022-07-0143 min
Photographic Collective Podcast || with Miles Witt BoyerPCP9 || Setting better boundaries with Special Guest : Charmi Patel Pena.Charmi Patel Pena is a world renowned wedding and portrait photographer specializing in multicultural and specifically Indian weddings living in New Jersey. Her work is vivid, bold, and compositionally dynamic but alongside being a Nikon Ambassador, educator, and photographer she is also a mom and wife struggling to juggle the pressures of living in both worlds. This episode is all about the lessons she has learned after a year dealing with the Covid-19 Pandemic as a mom and business owner and how setting boundaries around her professional life is letting her be more present at home and more creative...
2021-11-041h 06
12 Week U PodcastEmbracing the Creative Hustle with Charmi Pena - TSS Podcast Ep. 8Charmi Patel Pena is a photographer, industry leader and educator, as well as an ambassador for Nikon USA. Charmi specializes in Southeast Asian weddings and her work has created happy clients and garnered industry awards and accolades from around the world. As an educator, Charmi has taught on platforms like Creative Live, WPPI, Mystic, and is presently an SLR Lounge Educational Ambassador. In addition to her photography and educational endeavors, Charmi is also known as an advocate for women’s equality and social justice.➜Learn more about Charmi at www.charmipena.comThe Think Stupid Simple Podc...
2021-02-032h 17
High ISO - The photography life and business podcastep6: Charmi Patel Peña - Nikon AmbassadorRob Hall and Justin Haugen take a break from a busy Photo Plus Expo at the Javits Center in New York City, to sit with Nikon Ambassador and wedding photographer, Charmi Patel Peña, to talk about how she got her beginnings in wedding photography and how it lead to her current success as a Nikon Ambassador. Charmi shares some great information on the nuances of photographing Indian weddings and how she handles the challenges of photographing couples and their families.
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2020-04-1136 min
B&H Photography PodcastFinding Your Niche in Wedding PhotographyThe wedding-photography business is very competitive, so, to have a distinct client base and a way to stand out from the crowd is crucial—almost necessary. On this week's episode of the B&H Photography Podcast, we discuss niche wedding photography with three photographers who have forged a career path by photographing the weddings of a specific niche demographic. To be clear, each of these photographers shoot weddings for all ilks, but they have been able to distinguish themselves by embracing a specific market. We discuss how each of them discovered their photographic specialty, the importance of unde...
2019-02-1444 min
Lens Shark Photography PodcastEp. 312: New Bodies, New Lenses and Old Kodak - and moreEpisode 312 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast. Download MP3 - Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, email or RSS! Featured: Nikon Ambassador, Charmi Peña In This Episode If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in photography may find us. Show Opener:Nikon Ambassador, Charmi Peña, opens the show. Thanks Charmi! Sponsors: - Get 20% off at BenroUSA.com with code PetaPixel20 - Get 20% off at ShimodaDesigns.com with offer co...
2019-02-1448 min