Join as together we sit down with Nova Scotia Wedding Photographer & Entrepreneur, Hugh Whitaker. In this episode, we sit down with Hugh, who shares his insights on shooting personal work, bringing intention to your composition, and using light and movement to create unique images on a wedding day. With a passion for surfing in Costa Rica and a love for personal projects, Hugh offers valuable tips and advice to help you sharpen your creativity and tools as a photographer. Don't miss this epi...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Join as together we sit down with Dallas & Sabrina, talented Wedding Photographers from Canada and based in Europe. Highlights include:- Behind The Scenes Of Dallas & Sabrina's Favourite Photos Dallas & Sabrina's Introduction To Weddings Marketing To New Audiences Lessons From Moving Abroad To Europe Overcoming Fear, Mindset & Strategy Tips When Changing Locations Experiences With Covid In 2020 Networking With The Wedding Community Self Care & Routines The Future For Dallas &...
Mar 20, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Join as we sit down with Meghan Hemstra, a talented Vancouver Wedding Photographer, as she shares her journey of honing her craft and gaining confidence in her unique style. Gain valuable insights into the importance of mindset, community, and consistency in creating stunning high fashion and editorial images in the wedding industry . Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from one of the industry's rising stars! Highlights include:- Overcoming Anxiety & Improving Your Mindset Meghan's ...
Mar 14, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this conversation, Don Bringas (Rangefinder Magazine´s 30 Rising Stars of Wedding Photography, Brides, Harpers Bazaar & Vogue) shares his story from the Philippines and now in the Canary Islands along with his journey in the industry. He talks openly about his experiences breaking into new communities and destinations, and shares insights into his creative process, including how he challenges himself to shoot differently and builds rapport with couples. Don also discusses his approach to ...
Mar 03, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Erin Fraser is a Wedding and Family Photographer based in Langley, BC. Erin is one of the most successful photographers in BC, has 4 kids and a dog with her partner in Canada. She's also a former photographer for the U.S. Air Force. 00:00 Intro - Erin's Start In Photography & The U.S. Air Force 06:25 Scaling Back As A Photographer 11:05 Erin's Ideal Clients 15:58 Managing Your Schedule 21:14 Stress & The Book 'When the Body Says No' by Dr. Gabor Maté 27:54 Sachin's Experience With Stress...
Feb 24, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Sara Rogers is a Vancouver, BC based wedding photographer documenting human connection and in-between moments. Today we connected about all things weddings, photography, becoming a mother, what 2023 holds for Sara and more. Links below link to our YouTube Channel:- 00:00 Intro - Sara's Early Lessons Before Photography 02:54 What 2023 Holds For Sara 05:47 Adding Value As A Wedding Photographer 09:48 Sara's 20 Year Old Roll Of 35mm Film 12:47 The Strategy Of Integrating Film Into Your Work 14:56 S...
Feb 17, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Adonye Jaja is a Denver Based Fine Art Wedding Photographer, recently named one of Brides ‘Best Photographers' in 2022 & one of Harpers Bazaar's 'Best Photographers in the World'. 00:00 Intro - What is Coffee With Creatives? 03:20 Connecting With Adonye Jaja Through Twitter 06:00 Adonye's First Wedding 08:38 Adonye's Work 10:45 Film Cameras & AD's Rollei 14:40 Leica Mini II 16:35 AD Almost Losing His Vision 20:14 AD In Hospital 22:33 Destiny, Vision Boards & The Future 26:00 Going To...
Feb 10, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Cultivating a Community of Collaborators: An Interview with Josh Olson Growing up in Minnesota as an aspiring photographer, Josh Olson didn't have the Rocky Mountains of Colorado or the architecture of New York City, yet he didn't need them—he had people to inspire him. In fact, people have been the foundation of what sustains him, mentors him, and have helped project him to the far reaches of his success as a wedding and editorial photographer. Josh Olson is an acclaimed wedding photographer wh...
Dec 13, 2022•54 min•Season 3Ep. 4
The Power of Pivoting: An Interview with Amber Hughes For the past 16 years, Amber Hughes has been an acclaimed Vancouver-based wedding and portrait photographer. However, when the pandemic hit in 2020, 95% of her clients disappeared from either rescheduling or canceling, leaving her with 0% foreseeable income. What started as a period of existential questioning led to a sea change of opportunities. After reflecting, she made the pivot towards commercial and personal branding photographer which ...
Dec 06, 2022•26 min•Season 3Ep. 3
From the Archives, we share this special episode with Jess Robson. Jess is a communications coach, consultant and copywriter who's been running a referral-based communications business for nearly 10 years. Her practice is rooted in supporting people in finding their words, and using them well; whether that's to communicate their business, brand, products or services, or to step into their self-expression and relational skills with the people that matter most to them. Currently living on the trad...
Nov 29, 2022•53 min•Season 3Ep. 1
A couple of years ago, Cam MacDougall went on an epic ride of 4,350km through the mountains of Banff all the way to Mexico in 30 days. The trail is called The Great Divide and it's one of the world's longest off-road mountain bike trails. Yet, this wasn’t just a physical challenge for Cam, it was a practice in spirituality. Interview Host: Sachin Khona // November 2020 Listening time: 49 min s Cam MacDougall is an International High-Performance Coach based out of Toronto, CA and Bali, Indonesia....
Nov 28, 2020•50 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Photographer, avid chess player, adventurer, and co-founder of Pixellu and SmartAlbums, Daniel Usenko is no stranger to hardship. At the age of seven, Daniel and his family had to flee his birthplace in the former Soviet Union when a civil war broke out. Growing up displaced and poverty-stricken, Daniel lived for years in poverty until he eventually immigrated to the United States. He has since co-founded one of the most successful photo album building tools and created a new and creatively-fulf...
Oct 23, 2020•41 min•Season 4Ep. 1
One of our two keynote speakers at the upcoming ARC Techniques is Benj Haisch , a wedding photographer, father, and teacher. Since shooting his first wedding in 2007 Benj has traveled the world shooting weddings and even spent some time as the Seattle Seahawks official photographer. Benj is all about being intentional with your photographs, eliminating the conflict and ensuring that the message coming out of a moment is communicated in the work that you are doing. Benj’s keynote presentation, Pa...
Nov 04, 2019•40 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Sara Rogers , Pardeep Singh , and Jan Keck are all about bringing different experiences and techniques to the upcoming ARC Techniques Experience. Sara Rogers has been dedicated to making the shift to full-time wedding photography from her previous career in interior design and jumped in with two feet to find success and happiness waiting on the other end. Always interested in the business side of things, Sara is here to explain why money isn’t a dirty word and help you gain insight into the psyc...
Nov 02, 2019•45 min•Season 3Ep. 3
ARC is all about creating relationships and connections in the photography world and beyond, and today’s guests, Mitchell and Sancia Toth and Amber Hughes are proof of that. This episode highlights the relationship between photographers and videographers, the importance of bringing joy back into your everyday life and why you shouldn’t fear the flash. A look into what you can expect from The Toth’s and Amber’s presentations and a chance to get to know our presenters before the upcoming ARC Techn...
Oct 30, 2019•40 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Samm Blake is one of the keynote speakers at the upcoming ARC Techniques workshop and is here today to share her wedding experience with us both behind the camera and as a bride. Sam moved from Australia to New York to pursue her ability to start over in a new place and has since found a passion for elopement photography as well as big weddings and reactive photography. Today Samm is sharing a sneak peek into her upcoming techniques presentation, How to Stand Out in the Wedding Market, a unique ...
Oct 28, 2019•44 min•Season 3Ep. 1
India Earl has been shooting weddings since the age of 15 and has become a master of turning intentions into goals. India values time, intimacy and realness which comes across in both her business mentality and photographs. A fun, intimate and real photographer, India is passionate about diversifying your portfolio and finding ways to stop wasting time. If you are looking for ways to expand your revenue streams or outsourcing the mundane aspects of your work, India is here to provide tips and tr...
Aug 15, 2019•49 min•Season 2Ep. 10
After struggling with issues of mental health and a learning disability, Christina Disler realized the power of having a supportive space for entrepreneurs and creatives to come together and be inspired by each other. So she created the Werklab here in Vancouver, BC to act as a spiritual and conscious coworking base for those looking to join a community. Christina believes in the ability of vulnerability to act as a way to connect, create and innovate and has created a coworking space that preac...
Aug 01, 2019•52 min•Season 2Ep. 9
You may know Jonathan Canlas as the owner of The Find Lab, his film photography, or other various passion projects. Jon believes in the power of selling prints, quality over quantity, and getting back in touch with your ‘why’ behind photography. Jon has had a 20-year career and is well versed in everything from business and marketing to curation, pricing, digital files, and throat punch images. Today Jon is here to let you into his world and provides tips on how you can sell more prints and beco...
Jul 27, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 8
We’re turning the tables today to give you all the details about the upcoming ARC Techniques conference being held in Vancouver, BC this November. A ‘mini version’ of the ARC Experience, the Techniques conference is all about learning from your fellow creatives while getting a little silly. Joined by my friend Adonye Jaja from the Blacklight Podcast, this episode is all about exploring what makes ARC tick and what to expect from the Techniques conference. Gain insight into this years panel of sp...
Jul 18, 2019•25 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Thomas DeSchutter has worn many hats, beginning with a professional recording career as a drummer and making a major life change and diving into the world of financial advising. Now Thomas helps his clients find sustainable personal wealth and success by empowering them to become the stewards of their own financial affairs. Thomas believes in the positive potential of surrounding yourself with those you wish to be like, setting financial goals and using lessons from the Buddha to give power to y...
Jul 04, 2019•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 6
A big believer in bridging the gap between digital and film photography, Kirk Mastin is a legend in the photography world. Now working with his company, Mastin Labs , to provide presets for photographers to help bless their digital images with the unique quality of film, Kirk is here to provide some insight into everything from singularity to the juxtaposition between the future and the past. If you appreciate the analog version of photography but need some guidance in which camera, film, and se...
Jun 27, 2019•54 min•Season 2Ep. 5
As creatives, we can often feel drained if we aren't following our passion, but struggle to balance that passion with success. Akeem Pierre is my health and wellness coach and inspirational creative in his own right, who believes in restoring your energy through self-care. Akeem combines the healing power of nutrition, exercise, energy, and movement to create a space of mindfulness and creative awareness. If you are struggling with getting in tune with your creative vision, Akeem provides physic...
May 23, 2019•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 4
Sean Flanigan is a pioneer of the modern wedding photography industry, creating photos that resonate with people because of their raw quality, grittiness, and real feeling. Named one of the Top 10 Wedding Photographers in the world by American Photos, Sean has an impressive portfolio and over a decade's worth of experience in the industry. Sean believes that the most important aspect of wedding photography is gaining complete access to the couple, and being the opposite of a fly on the wall. He ...
May 16, 2019•48 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Jared Matthew Weiss is on a mission to create safety and security when it comes to relationships and sex. The founder of Touchpoint Townhall , a podcast and social experiment taking place in New York City, JMW is all about creating a safe space to discuss what you are experiencing and exploring with your sexuality. As creatives, when we feel empowered to create the things that are in our heart, we feel free, and the same goes when we are in bed with another person. JMW creates a space where peop...
May 09, 2019•49 min•Season 2Ep. 2
As creatives, we can often get caught up in turning our work into a business and lose the direction that we started out with. Pennylane Shen is an artist consultant, curator, and educator who assists over 500 artists a year to help them find their audience, simplify their vision and grow their business. Today Pennylane is here to help guide you towards asking the right questions so you can figure out what is working for your creative business, and what is not. A self-described mix between a fina...
May 02, 2019•55 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Although we all love to take beautiful images, it takes a bit more strategy and work to get your photos out there where they can be seen. Catalina Jean has taken to the algorithm science of SEO targeting to increase her reach and is constantly booked up for weddings every year because of it. Based out of Portland, Oregon, Catalina takes artistic portraits paired with unique storytelling moments to produce natural wedding photography. She is constantly shooting and practicing with light, is inspi...
Oct 18, 2018•49 min•Season 1Ep. 14
João Guedes has lived and traveled all over the world, and brings his passion for culture and new experiences to his photography. Inspired by anything related to cinematography, João developed his skills behind the camera as a way to work from anywhere in the world. Today he is sharing with us which cities and films have most inspired him, how to find your personal voice and key lessons he has learned along the way. João’s latest project, The Diaries, is his perception on a woman's intimate worl...
Oct 11, 2018•46 min•Season 1Ep. 13
A tad unconventional, Fer Juaristi works to remind his clients that ‘their wedding is an experiment’ to try and scare away as many traditional couples as possible. Inspired by cinematographers, tattoo artists, and anyone else who is unconventionally artistic themselves, Fer takes his photos with a critical eye and a creative heart, and today shares some of that process with us. Fer Juaristi is a Mexican Wedding Photographer who has cultivated his passion for photography into a fulfilling career....
Oct 04, 2018•40 min•Season 1Ep. 12
The tables have turned on today's episode as this week, I (Sachin) am taking my turn in the interviewee hotseat. My good friend, and producer of this podcast, Jeremy Enns is asking the tough questions today, and we’re digging into my journey from the financial world of London, England, to becoming a full time creative in Vancouver, Canada. After moving countries, a complete career change and a major health crisis, I was forced to looking inward at the life I was creating for myself. We dig into ...
Sep 27, 2018•45 min•Season 1Ep. 11
