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NineDots: The DotCastEpisode 79: Skipping Cocktail Hour to Catch the Magic: Wedding Filmmaking with Sharrone - Fiore FilmsJoin 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. In this episode, she shares her expertise on lighting techniques, music selection, client education, and her approach to deliverables. Discover why she views editing as a creative puzzle and learn about her unique perspective on wedding day coverage, including her intentional choice to skip cocktail hour filming. NINEDOTS 2024 - MANCHESTER - LAST FEW TICKETS REMAINING12 + 13th...2024-11-041h 22
NineDots: The DotCastEpisode 77: Assumpta Vitcu on protecting your brand, kickbacks and content creators!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. NINEDOTS 2024 - MANCHESTER - LAST FEW TICKETS REMAINING12 + 13th November 2024Our speaker line up so far includes:MATTEO CARTA . LISA DEVLINSACHIN KHONA . KATE HAMPSON . DAVE SCHOLESASSUMPTA VITCU . HOLLIE MATEER . DAN MORRISANNA...2024-10-211h 31
NineDots: The DotCastEpisode 58: Rahul Khona is joined Isabelle Hattink where they discuss the power of wedding photography awards and so much more!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. They also talk about how important family photographs are, workshops and connecting with their clients. SOLD OUT! > ONE WEEK TO GO till the NINEDOTS GATHERING - Nov 14-15 2023with speakers - Jason Vinson, Jesse & Moira La Plante, York Place Studios, Soozana Pvan, Ronan Palliser, Fa...2023-11-051h 57
NineDots: The DotCastEpisode 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.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 buy tickets to, the NINEDOTS GATHERING - Nov 14-15 2023with speakers - Jason Vinson, Jesse & Moira...2023-10-201h 47
NineDots: The DotCastEpisode 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!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 2023with speakers - Jason Vinson, Jesse & Moira La Plante, York Place Studios, Soozana Pvan, Ronan Palliser, Fabio Mirulla, Angela Ward Br...2023-10-172h 11
NineDots: The DotCastEpisode 55: Rahul Khona is joined by Nadine Van Biljon where they discuss Branding Photography and how to diversify a photographerIn 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 2023with speakers - Jason Vinson, Jesse & Moira La Plante, York Place Studios, Soozana Pvan, Ronan Palliser, Fabio Mirulla, Angela Ward B...2023-10-091h 55
NineDots: The DotCastEpisode 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 b...2023-10-021h 38
NineDots: The DotCastEpisode 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 a...2023-09-251h 42
NineDots: The DotCastEpisode 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...2023-09-191h 31
NineDots: The DotCastEpisode 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 2023with spea...2023-09-131h 49
NineDots: The DotCastEpisode 50: Rahul Khona is joined by Alan Law where we talk about living life, mental health and ofcourse wedding photographyWow 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...2023-09-081h 50
NineDots: The DotCastEpisode 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 a...2023-08-3040 min
NineDots: The DotCastEpisode 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 allo...2023-08-181h 39
NineDots: The DotCastEpisode 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!Ch...2023-08-141h 16
NineDots: The DotCastEpisode 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 sha...2023-08-021h 24
NineDots: The DotCastEpisode 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 masteryIn 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 NINE...2023-07-271h 25
NineDots: The DotCastEpisode 44: Rahul Khona with Jesse & Moira La Plante discussing off-camera flash at weddings and so much more about wedding photographyIn 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 2023Find out about, and buy tickets to, the N...2023-07-121h 42
NineDots: The DotCastEpisode 43: Rahul Khona with Eshant Raju discussing changing trends and editorial portaitsRahul 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. 2023-07-101h 12
NineDots: The DotCastEpisode 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 a...2023-06-281h 06
NineDots: The DotCastEpisode 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 2023with 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...2023-06-221h 30
NineDots: The DotCastEpisode 40: Transition Photos, Entering Awards and Zelda with Chelsea Cannar and Rahul KhonaRahul 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 2023with speakers - Jason Vinson, Jesse & Moira LaPlante, York Place Studios, Soozana Pvan, Ronan Palliser, Fa...2023-06-191h 12
NineDots: The DotCastEpisode 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 | WebsiteRonan's links: Website | InstagramThe 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 show2020-10-2337 min