OpenFrame

Today's guest is Albert Roig Collell, the Founder and CEO of Carmencita Film Lab, one of Europe's premier indie film labs located in Barcelona, Spain. This honest conversation is all about the unspoken struggle and reality behind doing photography or anything else that comes from a place of passion. Albert challenges the status quo on many levels and brings to the surface truths that are uncomfortable yet necessary for the entire community. In a world where social media exists, and everyone tries to be a role model, it is easy to think that you can copy other people's journeys and make a living out of your craft. In reality, things are far more complex and full of ups and downs. Tune in!

GUEST
Find out more about Albert Roig Collell:
www.carmencitafilmlab.com
www.instagram.com/iamroig
www.instagram.com/carmencitafilmlab

HOST
Thank you to this week’s host Nadia, who we are great fans of and whose work you should check out at:
www.nadiameli.com
www.instagram.com/nadiameli

PIXIESET
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Our guest is Michelle Grace Hunder, a music photographer who works closely with some of the most famous Australian artists in the industry. Michelle, and our host Oli Sansom, talk about the importance of leaving your ego aside when working with clients, and practicing a collaborative approach. She also highlights the power of building genuine relationships that often translate into new clients. Tune into this fun and insightful conversation!

GUEST
Find out more about Michelle Grace Hunder:
www.michellegracehunder.com
www.mghmasterclass.com (learn from Michelle how to become a music photographer)
www.instagram.com/michelleghunder

HOST
Thank you to this week’s host, Oli Sansom, who we are great fans of and whose work you should check out at:
www.olisansom.com
www.briarsatlas.com
www.instagram.com/olisansom

PIXIESET
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Today’s guest is the wonderful wedding photographer and educator Lauren Chambers. Even though Lauren started doing photography over three years ago, her rhythm and integrity significantly accelerated her growth. She knows her values inside-out and stays true to them. This level of clarity allows her to save time and energy in order to focus on things that matter and make a difference. In this interview, Lauren comes with a fresh perspective on the known buzzword "authenticity" and what it actually means to be authentic. She thinks that wedding photography is not about the art, but about providing a good service to your clients, and those who want to create art should choose a different niche. Tune in on this insightful conversation and let us know if you agree.

GUEST
Find out more about Lauren Chambers:
www.litphotographyni.com
www.instagram.com/litphotographyni

HOST
Thank you to this week’s host Nadia, who we are great fans of and whose work you should check out at:
www.nadiameli.com
www.instagram.com/nadiameli

PIXIESET
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Our podcast host, the talented Oli Sansom, chats with James Simmons, a brilliant wedding photographer from Australia, about ways photographers can stay inspired and relevant in the long run. A lot of photography jobs require you to do the same thing over and over again, this can put you on autopilot. Several things happen in this state: 1) your creativity and your courage to start new things, suffer. 2) you start wondering why do you do what you do. And on top of that, as new photographers enter the market every single day — everything becomes even more challenging. During the pandemic, James took the opportunity to rethink his journey, and identify whether he’s still on the right track. It was a turning point, and an excellent chance to change his mindset.

GUEST
Find out more about James Simmons:
www.jamessimmonsphotography.com.au
www.instagram.com/jamessimmonsphotography

HOST
Thank you to this week’s host, Oli Sansom, who we are great fans of and whose work you should check out at:
www.olisansom.com
www.briarsatlas.com
www.instagram.com/olisansom

PIXIESET
OpenFrame podcast is powered by Pixieset, an all-in-one platform for photographers that helps you power up your creative business end to end, from photo delivery and print sales to website needs, contracts, invoices, questionnaires, and payment collection.  
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Today, we break down the most simple and efficient way to market your brand — by telling a story. Our guest is Amanda Baker, founder & creator of the "5 stories" methodology. When used correctly and frankly, storytelling can be a powerful instrument that allows us to share our narrative with the world and get in touch with those who resonate with who we are or what we stand for. While there are various paths for crafting impactful narratives, Amanda talks about the "5 stories" methodology, and points out the do's and dont's. Tune in!

GUEST
Find out more about Amanda Baker and the 5 Stories methodology:
www.5stories.com
www.instagram.com/tell5stories
www.instagram.com/amandatells5stories

HOST
Thank you to this week’s host Nadia, who we are great fans of and whose work you should check out at:
www.nadiameli.com
www.instagram.com/nadiameli

PIXIESET
OpenFrame podcast is powered by Pixieset, an all-in-one platform for photographers that helps you power up your creative business end to end, from photo delivery and print sales to website needs, contracts, invoices, questionnaires, and payment collection.  
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In today's interview, we tackle a delicate topic inside the wedding world, yet one that needs more attention. Dealing with heartbreak while also showing up to photograph someone else’s most important and romantic day of their life. The wedding industry is packed into a shiny mantra of good vibes only, making it difficult for people to dare to make their voice heard. But it doesn't automatically imply that it has not affect on photographers' emotional balance and overall health; quite the contrary. If you are going through a period of grief while having to document the 'happiest day' of other people's lives, we hope this honest conversation between our guest Annie Poe, and our host Nadia Meli, will make you feel seen and less alone.

GUEST
Find out more about UK wedding photographer, Annie Poe:
www.anniepoe.com
www.instagram.com/anniepoephotography

HOST
Thank you to this week’s host Nadia, who we are great fans of and whose work you should check out at:
www.nadiameli.com
www.instagram.com/nadiameli

PIXIESET
OpenFrame podcast is powered by Pixieset, an all-in-one platform for photographers that helps you power up your creative business end to end, from photo delivery and print sales to website needs, contracts, invoices, questionnaires, and payment collection.  
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Today's host, Oli Sansom, a talented photographer and educator from Melbourne, chats with Ian Weldon, a musician turned into a photographer, knighted by Martin Parr himself. Ian's passion is to create historical documents for future generations to help them relate to the world as it was back then. By taking one glance at his work, you'll immediately understand why his approach is so particular within the industry. He challenges the familiar images we repeatedly see on our screens and the notion of what is considered “beautiful”. He's a strong believer in creating things that stand the test of time, which implies practicing resilience, but also being comfortable with failure. We hope this episode inspires and gives you a raw perspective on your creative work. It's always good to be challenged on something we do on autopilot.

GUEST
Find out more about Ian Weldon:
www.ianweldon.com
www.instagram.com/ianjweldon

HOST
Thank you to this week’s host, Oli Sansom, who we are great fans of and whose work you should check out at:
www.olisansom.com
www.briarsatlas.com
www.instagram.com/olisansom

PIXIESET
OpenFrame podcast is powered by Pixieset, an all-in-one platform for photographers that helps you power up your creative business end to end, from photo delivery and print sales to website needs, contracts, invoices, questionnaires, and payment collection.  
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Today's episode, with our host Nadia Meli and Canadian wedding and portrait photographer — Nicole Ashley, is strong proof that there's still room to discuss social media anxiety and its impact on creative work. Even though there's a general understanding of the pitfalls of social media on mental health, Nicole's perspective on the topic brings new layers of clarity. We all know the negative ways it can affect us, yet how many dig deeper and change something in their behavior? How do we control it instead of letting it control us? Is there a way to channel the anxiety into a good force that can push us forward? Tune in to find the answers to these questions!

GUEST
Find out more about Nicole Ashley:
www.nicoleashley.ca
www.instagram.com/nicoleashley

HOST
Thank you to this week’s host Nadia, who we are great fans of and whose work you should check out at:
www.nadiameli.com
www.instagram.com/nadiameli  

PIXIESET
OpenFrame podcast is powered by Pixieset, an all-in-one platform for photographers that helps you power up your creative business end to end, from photo delivery and print sales to website needs, contracts, invoices, questionnaires, and payment collection.  
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In today's episode, our host Nadia Meli, speaks with wedding photographer and coach, Sachin Khona. After more than ten years in the industry, Sachin reached a level of clarity that feels liberating and inspiring. Whether he talks about how to achieve big goals by breaking them down into smaller and actionable steps or why following a vision pays off in the long run, Sachin approaches everything with intent. He is a master of having a plan and being accountable while pursuing it.

GUEST
Find out more about Sachin Khona:
www.sachinkhona.com
www.instagram.com/sachinkhona
www.thisisarc.co (education & inspiration for photographers)  

HOST
Thank you to this week’s host Nadia, who we are great fans of and whose work you should check out at:
www.nadiameli.com
www.instagram.com/nadiameli  

PIXIESET
OpenFrame podcast is powered by Pixieset, an all-in-one platform for photographers that helps you power up your creative business end to end, from photo delivery and print sales to website needs, contracts, invoices, questionnaires, and payment collection.  
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Today’s OpenFrame guest is marketing wizard Stacey Owen from Meet Pepper, a marketing agency tailored to photographers. Don’t think you need that? Think again.

Photographers have very specific needs when it comes to branding and marketing - and what works for the average entrepreneur often doesn’t work in the photography industry.

Stacey Owen will make you rethink how you use Instagram and social media in general. She’ll invite you to explore neglected and completely new ways to market and grow your photography business, without relying on a single platform.

GUEST
Find out more about Stacey Owen and Meet Pepper:
meetpepper.ca
instagram.com/staceyowen_
conferenceandchill.com (Virtual gathering for photographers)

HOST
Thank you to this week’s host Ellie McKinney, who we are great fans of and whose work you should check out at:
elliemckinney.com
instagram.com/elliemckinneyphotography

PIXIESET
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Today’s guest is a very special one. Judy Weiser is a lecturer, author, photographer, and one of the earliest pioneers of PhotoTherapy and Therapeutic Photography. She is also the founder and director of the PhotoTherapy Center in Vancouver, Canada. Judy stumbled upon the therapeutic use of photography when exhibiting her work in a café. While observing people’s interpretations of her images - she realized that we look at photos through the prism of our own life experiences. She decided to use photography as an agent of change, to improve the life and well-being of the people she worked with.
Discover Judy's fascinating life story and all the incredible ways photography is used as a catalyst for therapeutic communication and healing.

GUEST
Judy Weiser, R.Psych., A.T.R. - Director, Photo Therapy Centre
Phone: 604-202-3431 (Canada)
Email: jweiser@phototherapy-centre.com
Website: Photo Therapy & Therapeutic Photography Techniques - www.phototherapy-centre.com
Facebook group: PhotoTherapy, Therapeutic Photography,Photo Art Therapy, and VideoTherapy - www.facebook.com/groups/PhotoTherapy.and.Therapeutic.Photography
Book: PhotoTherapy Techniques: Exploring the Secrets of Personal Snapshots and Family Albums - phototherapy-centre.com/phototherapy-technigues/about-the-book
Online courses: https://bit.ly/3nuWmPB

HOST
Thank you to this week’s host Nadia Meli, who we are great fans of and whose work you should check out at:
Website: nadiameli.com
Instagram: instagram.com/nadiameli

PIXIESET
OpenFrame podcast is powered by Pixieset, an all-in-one platform for photographers that helps you power up your creative business end to end, from photo delivery and print sales to website needs, contracts, invoices, questionnaires, and payment collection.

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This week’s episode of OpenFrame is hosted by Vonecia Carswell, a photographer and educator from New York City. She speaks to Henry Danner, a NY state licensed Social Worker and visual storyteller, who believes in using his camera as a tool to influence change. He talks to our host Vonecia about the healing power of photographs and how documentary storytelling can help impact communities and future generations. No matter what type of photography you do, we all got into this industry for similar reasons — because we are drawn to people and their stories. Because we believe they hold power. Join us for this beautiful discussion and immerse yourself into the wonderful world of Henry Danner.

GUEST
Find out more about Henry Danner and his work:
www.henrydanner.com
instagram.com/henrydanner.photo
www.soulsinfocus.com (Henry's Community Collective Souls in Focus. If you are based in New York, you can join one of their photowalks) 

HOST
Thank you to this week’s host Vonecia Carswell, who we are great fans of and whose work you should check out at:
voneciacarswell.com
instagram.com/voneciacarswell

PIXIESET
OpenFrame podcast is powered by Pixieset, an all-in-one platform for photographers that helps you power up your creative business end to end, from photo delivery and print sales to website needs, contracts, invoices, questionnaires, and payment collection.

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Welcome back to the OpenFrame podcast! We have the talented and multifaceted Aida Glowik with us today. Aida is a photographer, podcaster and a creative entrepreneur who launched her own planner, meant to help ease the process for overwhelmed wedding photographers.

Find out what steps she recommends to take when planning your wedding season, to have more free time, and a relaxed, stress-free workflow. The wedding season can get the best out of all of us, so it’s crucial to have systems in place to help make your life easier.

We hope this episode will give you practical steps and spark ideas of what you can do today, to run a more streamlined, intentional business!

Find more about Aida Glowik:
- wedding-photography-podcast.com
- instagram.com/aidaglowik
- wedding-photography-podcast.com/planner
- african-visual-storyteller.com

Our host is Nadia Meli. You can find her work at nadiameli.com
OpenFrame podcast is powered by Pixieset, an all-in-one platform for photographers that helps you power up your creative business end to end, from photo delivery and print sales to website needs, contracts, invoices, questionnaires, and payment collection.
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In episode #5 we speak with Claire Vögeli. Claire is and does many things — photography, coaching, cheffing. She likes to describe herself as a Multipotentialite. If you’ve never heard this term before, you’re not alone.

We are all layered human beings with complex personalities. As creatives we often love to use different mediums of expression - so why do we limit ourselves down to labels and titles?

Pursuing multiple interests at the same time or dropping unfinished projects because you realize they’re not for you anymore, is often considered a negative thing. But is it actually? This episode with Claire Vögeli is about to offer you a fresh perspective. If you can’t or simply don’t want to zone in on a ‘niche’ - you will find this information helpful and empowering. 

Find more about Claire Vögeli:
www.clairevogeli.com
www.instagram.com/clairevogeli

Book mention:
Emilie Wapnick | How to Be Everything: A Guide for Those Who (Still) Don't Know What They Want to Be When They Grow Up

Our host is Nadia Meli. You can find her work at nadiameli.com
OpenFrame podcast is powered by Pixieset, an all-in-one platform for photographers that helps you power up your creative business end to end, from photo delivery and print sales to website needs, contracts, invoices, questionnaires, and payment collection.
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Episode #4 features Wing Yan Man — speaker and founder of 3310, known as The School for Millennials.

Why do Millennials need a school you might ask? Wing believes that we should never stop going to school. There’s always room for growth, no matter what age you are. Millennials however are in a special position - they are the bridge between an old world and a new one. Navigating this can be hard, especially if we don’t openly talk about our struggles.

Wing created The School for Millennials after experiencing burnout. That’s when she realized that there were many things she was not prepared for - like entering a work environment where, unlike the generation of her parents, suddenly you can be available 24/7.

Find more about Wing Yan Man and 3310:
www.3310.school
www.instagram.com/yourtruewingman

Our host is Nadia Meli. You can find her work at nadiameli.com

OpenFrame podcast is powered by Pixieset, an all-in-one platform for photographers that helps you power up your creative business end to end, from photo delivery and print sales to website needs, contracts, invoices, questionnaires, and payment collection.
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Episode #3 features Miles Witt Boyer, a US wedding photographer and founder of The Photographic Collective

Miles gives us an insight into the trajectory of building intentional work and a business that is in service of his life, not the other way round around. A lot of us may start by following industry trends and popular opinions - until we hit a wall and find ourselves dissatisfied and feeling empty. This is exactly what happened to Miles. His story will resonate with many of our listeners, and we hope it inspires you to get more intentional about your business and the life you want.

Find more of Miles Witt Boyer's work on:
www.mileswittboyer.com
www.instagram.com/mileswittboyer

Our host is Nadia Meli. You can find her work at nadiameli.com

OpenFrame podcast is powered by Pixieset, an all-in-one platform for photographers that helps you power up your creative business end to end, from photo delivery and print sales to website needs, contracts, invoices, questionnaires, and payment collection.
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Today’s guest is Kay Adekunle Rufai - an artist, a photographer, a poet, a writer, a filmmaker, and a mental health researcher. His art is often found outside, where anyone walking by can touch it and engage with it. With his S.M.I.L.E-ing Boys Project, he wants to change the narrative around how Black boys are perceived by society. Kay is also the first artist in residence with the West Midlands police in the UK. This challenge gives him the opportunity to change perceptions, shape minds, and build bridges between the police and marginalized communities.

Find more of Kay Rufai's work on:
www.universoulartist.com
www.instagram.com/universoulartist

Our host is Nadia Meli. You can find her work at nadiameli.com

OpenFrame podcast is powered by Pixieset, an all-in-one platform for photographers that helps you power up your creative business end to end, from photo delivery and print sales to website needs, contracts, invoices, questionnaires, and payment collection.
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The first episode of OpenFrame is a very special one. Our guest is Ami Robertson, also known as The Woman and the Wolf, a successful Branding and Wedding Photographer, a Business Coach, and the host of Snapphoto Festival in the UK.

Ami shares her unusual story, of how she found herself homeless, living in a shed with her horse. How she got back on her feet in the middle of a pandemic and is now running a 6 figure photography business. If you’re thinking that this is the good, old overnight success type of story - you can’t be further from the truth. Tune in, as we talk about resilience, about having the power to turn everything around, as well as the shadow side of success - which is burnout and mental health issues.

Find more of Ami Robertson's work on:
www.thewomanandthewolf.com
www.instagram.com/the_woman_and_the_wolf

Our host is Nadia Meli. You can find her work at nadiameli.com

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Pixieset has always been a people-first company.
We’re passionate about connecting and building relationships with those who use our products.

Now it’s time to bring our community even closer. We want to get to know you, and create space for conversation, exploration, and learning. A place where we can talk and share stories from all around the world.

That’s how the OpenFrame podcast came to life!
Join us as we explore different stories and experiences, and empower each other on the journey of building a life and business that we’re proud of.

Do we always have to agree on things? Absolutely not!
We can enjoy our differences and learn from them. That’s how we grow.

Expect interesting, incredible conversations coming up, that we can’t wait for you to hear. Listen to OpenFrame podcast via your favorite streaming platform and subscribe, so you don’t miss an episode.

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Our lovely host is Nadia Meli, you can follow her work at nadiameli.com
Pixieset is an all-in-one platform for photographers that helps you power up your creative business end to end, from photo delivery and print sales, to website needs, contracts, invoices, questionnaires and payment collection. Sign up for a free account at pixieset.com to try out all products and features!