Rahul 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 enquiries and bookings, shedding light on his approach and investment in social media marketing. The DotCast will be bi-weekly and we're excited to welcome a host of guests in future episodes, so stay tuned! And if you love the dotcast please drop us a like or a comment wherever you get your podcast fix from! JOIN THE NINEDOTS MEMBERSHIP We know that being a wedding photographer isn't just a job – it's your passion, your art, and your calling. That's why NineDots membership was created by photographers who understand exactly what you're going through, whether you're capturing a couple's first dance or building your dream business from the ground up. Here's how we support your journey: Learn From Those Who've Been There: Immerse yourself in hundreds of hours of heartfelt tutorials from photographers who remember exactly what it felt like to be where you are now. They share not just their techniques, but their struggles, breakthroughs, and the emotional wisdom they've gained along the way. Make Your Business Flourish: Get caring guidance on the parts of running a photography business that nobody teaches you – from pricing your work with confidence to attracting your ideal clients through authentic marketing. Find Your Photography Family: Connect with fellow photographers who understand your dreams and challenges. Share experiences, celebrate successes, and build lasting friendships at our intimate events and gatherings. Ready to transform your wedding photography journey? We'd love to welcome you into the NineDots family. JOIN HERE: Save 96% of your time on editing with Imagen . Try free with 2,000 photos. - Choose one of the existing photo editing profile styles from our Talent AI profiles such as Natural Feels by John Branch IV , Clean & Crisp by Susan Stripling, Tierra by Fer Juaristi,Cinematic Luxury by Charmi Patel Peña, and let Imagen do the rest. Go here to try it for free on 2000 photos! >> Join PicTime using the code 'NINEDOTS' and new users will receive one bonus month when upgrading to any Pic-Time paid plan Support the show Support the show

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This episode was published on Jan 5, 2026.

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