NineDots: The DotCast

In this mini podcast episode Rahul and Andy chat about the NineDots Gathering last week along with the plans for 2024.

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NINEDOTS 2024 - IS COMING TO MANCHESTER!

12 + 13th November 2024

Our speaker line up so far includes:
MATTEO CARTA
NICK NORTH
LISA DEVLIN
SACHIN KHONA
KATE HAMPSON
DAVE SCHOLES
ASSUMPTA VITCU
HOLLIE MATEER
DAN MORRIS
ANNA PUMER
MARTIN 2SMOOVE

For 12hrs only tickets are £495 / £395 for NineDots Members
Saving you over £200!!!

Offer ends: Friday 17th November 2023 - 11.59pm GMT
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.

Join PicTime using the code 'NINEDOTS' and new users will receive one bonus month when upgrading to any Pic-Time paid plan

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 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!

Become a NineDots member and join the NineDots Community today. Access support, tutorials and online education, awards, events, community, referrals and more!

Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024.

Join PicTime using the code 'NINEDOTS' and new users will receive one bonus month when upgrading to any Pic-Time paid plan

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 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

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
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

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
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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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!

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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.

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