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What do you get when you put three introverted photographers together? A chit-chatty podcast of course!
We are Pauline, Eugene, and John, wedding and portrait photographers finding connection and community in a fulfilling but often isolating industry.
Whether you’re a photographer or not, no matter where you are in your journey, be a part of our community. Join us in this non-educational podcast chatting about work, life, and all things photography related.
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33. SUMMER IN HAWAII: Leave No Trace with Charles from HNL Studios

The PejpodJul 19, 2023

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33. SUMMER IN HAWAII: Leave No Trace with Charles from HNL Studios

33. SUMMER IN HAWAII: Leave No Trace with Charles from HNL Studios

Thank you so much for tuning in to our Summer in Hawaii series! We hope you've enjoyed all the special guests we have had as much as we did.


We could not have thought of a better guest to end our Summer in Hawaii series than Charles! Lanai-born and co-founder of HNL Studios, he shares his experiences, knowledge, and insights on what it's like being a local in Hawaii. Although he is not an expert on Leave No Trace, its principles are similar and deeply rooted in the upbringing and culture of Hawaii.


Leave No Trace applies not just to Hawaii but all around and world. It is important for us to continue to educate ourselves and do better because minimizing our impact on the planet is becoming more crucial than ever.


We only slightly scratched the surface regarding the Leave No Trace principles so please look into the resources below to learn more!


Where to find Charles:

Website: ⁠https://www.hnlstudios.com⁠

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/hnlstudios⁠

Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-JM_B-i-W0L1rjQqwAo8tQ⁠


Learn more about Leave No Trace:

LNT US: ⁠https://lnt.org/⁠

LNT Canada: ⁠https://leavenotrace.ca/⁠


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Podcast Intro

What do you get when you put three introverted photographers together? A chit-chatty podcast of course!

We are Pauline, Eugene, and John, wedding and portrait photographers finding connection and community in a fulfilling but often isolating industry.

Whether you’re a photographer or not, no matter where you are in your journey, be a part of our community. Join us in this non-educational podcast chatting about work, life, and all things photography related.

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Jul 19, 202344:11
32. SUMMER IN HAWAII: Mini Sessions with Caroline Tran

32. SUMMER IN HAWAII: Mini Sessions with Caroline Tran

Welcome to Summer in Hawaii! A collection of episodes recorded on the beautiful sunny beaches of Maui.


We are thrilled to have Caroline Tran back for another episode! If you listened to or watched our first episode with Caroline, you already know how much knowledge she has to share. So, we are beyond excited to have her back to discuss and educate us on another topic, mini sessions!


Mini sessions is not a new idea, but Caroline being the boss woman that she is, has curated and truly perfected the mini session that not only is extremely successful but has fit extremely well into her ideal work-life balance.


Even if you may not have any interest in offering mini sessions, this is still worth the listen, trust us!


We want to thank Caroline once again for her time and for being here to chat with us!


Where to find Caroline:

Mini Session Course: ⁠https://www.carolinetraneducation.com/holiday-mini-sessions-workshop/ Website: https://carolinetran.net/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinetran/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/carolinetranphoto

Education: https://www.carolinetraneducation.com/

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Podcast Intro

What do you get when you put three introverted photographers together? A chit-chatty podcast of course!

We are Pauline, Eugene, and John, wedding and portrait photographers finding connection and community in a fulfilling but often isolating industry.

Whether you’re a photographer or not, no matter where you are in your journey, be a part of our community. Join us in this non-educational podcast chatting about work, life, and all things photography related.

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Music by Samuel O Olatokun (Strumbeats)

Jul 12, 202347:28
31. SUMMER IN HAWAII: Running a Photography Business with Focal CEO Lachlan Shum

31. SUMMER IN HAWAII: Running a Photography Business with Focal CEO Lachlan Shum

Welcome back to Summer in Hawaii! A collection of episodes recorded on the beautiful sunny beaches of Maui.


We bring you another episode with the CEO and founder of Focal, Lachlan Shum!


As someone who is not a photographer but runs a business that helps photographers, Lachlan has so much insight to provide. We discuss all things business related in the photography world and Lachlan provides some incredible tips.


We want to thank Lachlan again for taking the time to be on the Pejpod. We greatly appreciate him! Please go check out @bookfocal and all the amazing work they're doing to support photographers.


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Podcast Intro

What do you get when you put three introverted photographers together? A chit-chatty podcast of course!

We are Pauline, Eugene, and John, wedding and portrait photographers finding connection and community in a fulfilling but often isolating industry.

Whether you’re a photographer or not, no matter where you are in your journey, be a part of our community. Join us in this non-educational podcast chatting about work, life, and all things photography related.

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Music by Samuel O Olatokun (Strumbeats)

Jul 05, 202337:55
30. SUMMER IN HAWAII: AI & the Future of Wedding Photography with Taylor Jackson & Sam Hurd Part 2

30. SUMMER IN HAWAII: AI & the Future of Wedding Photography with Taylor Jackson & Sam Hurd Part 2

Welcome back to Summer in Hawaii! A collection of episodes recorded in beautiful Maui!


We are back with part two with Taylor Jackson & Sam Hurd in this week's episode. This week we discuss more about the future of wedding photography. Taylor & Sam share with us how their businesses evolved and how they foresee them evolving in the future. With all the advancements in tech and AI, the industry may be forced to change with it, whether that's good or bad, well we'll just have to see.


We want to thank Taylor & Sam again for spending this time with us. We had the best time chatting with them, their insight and the value they always provide do not go unnoticed. We are eternally grateful.


Where to find Taylor Jackson:

Website: ⁠https://www.taylorjacksonweddings.com/

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/taylorjackson/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCdYgwZvHnXO8nkRrWl-mfA

Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Wedding-Photography-After-1000-Weddings/dp/B0BW344V3F


Where to find Sam Hurd:

Website: https://www.samhurdphotography.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamthesam

Podcast: https://linktr.ee/endlesspodcast

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/samhurd


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Podcast Intro

What do you get when you put three introverted photographers together? A chit-chatty podcast of course!

We are Pauline, Eugene, and John, wedding and portrait photographers finding connection and community in a fulfilling but often isolating industry.

Whether you’re a photographer or not, no matter where you are in your journey, be a part of our community. Join us in this non-educational podcast chatting about work, life, and all things photography related.

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Get Involved

Facebook - thepejpod

Instagram - @the_pejpod

YouTube - @thepejpod

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Music by Samuel O Olatokun (Strumbeats)

Jun 28, 202331:31
29. SUMMER IN HAWAII: AI & the Future of Wedding Photography with Taylor Jackson & Sam Hurd Part 1

29. SUMMER IN HAWAII: AI & the Future of Wedding Photography with Taylor Jackson & Sam Hurd Part 1

Welcome to Summer in Hawaii! A collection of episodes recorded in beautiful Maui.


Is this real life? We are so thrilled to have both Taylor Jackson & Sam Hurd in this week's episode. They are a huge inspiration to all of us in many aspects beyond just photography. We really cannot thank them enough for taking the time out of their busy lives and sitting down with the Pejpod.


This week we present part one of a two-part discussion about AI and the Future of Wedding Photography. Both Taylor and Sam have many years of experience in the industry and have seen how it is changed and evolved over the years. Therefore, we are very excited to be able to chat with them about it and how they see the industry continuing to evolve especially with all the advances in AI.


We want to thank Taylor & Sam for their time, insight and always providing us with entertainment.

Please go check out both of their work, videos, courses, podcasts, and now book (After 1000 Weddings by Taylor Jackson).


Where to find Taylor Jackson:

Website: ⁠https://www.taylorjacksonweddings.com/

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/taylorjackson/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCdYgwZvHnXO8nkRrWl-mfA

Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Wedding-Photography-After-1000-Weddings/dp/B0BW344V3F

Where to find Sam Hurd:

Website: https://www.samhurdphotography.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamthesam

Podcast: https://linktr.ee/endlesspodcast

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/samhurd


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Podcast Intro

What do you get when you put three introverted photographers together? A chit-chatty podcast of course!

We are Pauline, Eugene, and John, wedding and portrait photographers finding connection and community in a fulfilling but often isolating industry.

Whether you’re a photographer or not, no matter where you are in your journey, be a part of our community. Join us in this non-educational podcast chatting about work, life, and all things photography related.

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Get Involved

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Instagram - @the_pejpod

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Music by Samuel O Olatokun (Strumbeats)

Jun 21, 202335:03
28. SUMMER IN HAWAII: Work-Life Balance with Caroline Tran

28. SUMMER IN HAWAII: Work-Life Balance with Caroline Tran

Welcome to Summer in Hawaii! A collection of episodes recorded on the beautiful sunny beaches of Maui.


We are beyond excited to have Caroline Tran as our guest this week. She has a breadth of knowledge and insight into not only photography but business as a whole. Caroline is an amazing photographer, businesswoman, educator, mentor, wife, and mother, just to name a few. We are so lucky to have the opportunity to pick her brain and learn from her.  In this episode, we talk about work-life balance and how Caroline has navigated her business through motherhood, shifted her perspective and mindset over the years, and ultimately built a dream life that works for her.


We want to thank Caroline for all the valuable insight! This is not the last you'll hear from her so please stay tuned for more soon!


Where to find Caroline:

Website: https://carolinetran.net/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinetran/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/carolinetranphoto

Education: https://www.carolinetraneducation.com/


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Podcast Intro

What do you get when you put three introverted photographers together? A chit-chatty podcast of course!

We are Pauline, Eugene, and John, wedding and portrait photographers finding connection and community in a fulfilling but often isolating industry.

Whether you’re a photographer or not, no matter where you are in your journey, be a part of our community. Join us in this non-educational podcast chatting about work, life, and all things photography related.

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Get Involved

Facebook - thepejpod

Instagram - @the_pejpod

YouTube - @thepejpod

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Hosted by Pauline Wong, Eugene Kim and John Bognot

Music by Samuel O Olatokun (Strumbeats)

Jun 14, 202348:20
27. SUMMER IN HAWAII: Focal & NAC with CEO Lachlan Shum

27. SUMMER IN HAWAII: Focal & NAC with CEO Lachlan Shum

Welcome to Summer in Hawaii! A collection of episodes recorded on the beautiful sunny beaches of Maui.


Our first special guest on our podcast is none other than the CEO and founder of Focal, Lachlan Shum! He is one of the reasons that we all met. So without him, this podcast never would've existed!


In this episode, we talk all about Focal and Not-A-Conference. We have discussed NAC several times in many of our previous episodes so it's great to finally hear about its inception and purpose.


We want to thank Lachlan for being our first guest! This is not the last you'll hear from him so please stay tuned for more soon!

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**Podcast Intro**

What do you get when you put three introverted photographers together? A chit-chatty podcast of course!

We are Pauline, Eugene, and John, wedding and portrait photographers finding connection and community in a fulfilling but often isolating industry.

Whether you’re a photographer or not, no matter where you are in your journey, be a part of our community. Join us in this non-educational podcast chatting about work, life, and all things photography related.

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* Get Involved *

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Music by Samuel O Olatokun (Strumbeats)

Jun 07, 202322:04
26. SUMMER IN HAWAII: Q&A / Ask Us Anything Part 2

26. SUMMER IN HAWAII: Q&A / Ask Us Anything Part 2

Welcome to Summer in Hawaii! A collection of episodes recorded on the beautiful sunny beaches of Maui.


We kick off this special series, with a cheeky Q&A episode. We had a few questions left over from our previous Q&A so we thought we would take this time to answer the rest of them.


We answer questions regarding planning and organization, whether we have assistants or additional help in our business, as well as marketing and social media.


So many more exciting things to come this summer, so please stay tuned for another episode airing every Tuesday on all podcast platforms as well as on Youtube!

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**Podcast Intro**

What do you get when you put three introverted photographers together? A chit-chatty podcast of course!

We are Pauline, Eugene, and John, wedding and portrait photographers finding connection and community in a fulfilling but often isolating industry.

Whether you’re a photographer or not, no matter where you are in your journey, be a part of our community. Join us in this non-educational podcast chatting about work, life, and all things photography related.

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* Get Involved *

Facebook - thepejpod

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Hosted by Pauline Wong, Eugene Kim and John Bognot

Music by Samuel O Olatokun (Strumbeats)

May 31, 202329:58
25. Podcast Review and a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!

25. Podcast Review and a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!

Saying that lots went down in this episode would be an understatement.


First, we answered some podcast-related questions, which involved us subtly (or not so subtly) roasting our own podcast and each other. We also may have over-shared just a tad, sharing some of our secrets (which are no longer secrets). AND we officially announce something exciting that is coming to the podcast!


We cannot wait for all the things coming your way starting next week so start counting down the days because you do not want to miss out!


Thanks again to all that have supported us, it truly means everything.

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**Podcast Intro**

What do you get when you put three introverted photographers together? A chit-chatty podcast of course!

We are Pauline, Eugene, and John, wedding and portrait photographers finding connection and community in a fulfilling but often isolating industry.

Whether you’re a photographer or not, no matter where you are in your journey, be a part of our community. Join us in this non-educational podcast chatting about work, life, and all things photography related.

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* Get Involved *

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Instagram - @the_pejpod

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Music by Samuel O Olatokun (Strumbeats)

May 24, 202332:29
24. All the back end systems we use in our business

24. All the back end systems we use in our business

SPOILER ALERT! Taking photos is only a small percentage of a photographer's job and day-to-day life. After all, we are running our own businesses and have lots of admin and back-end things to take care of.


We split the episode up by sharing the systems and software we use for organization, CRMs (customer relationship management), actual photography-related tasks, and the software we use to bring you episodes every week!


As always, we went side-tracked and off-topic and discussed things like John's Iceland trip as well as AI in photography... yeah you'll have to tune in to see how we even got there...


We hope you enjoy this episode and gained insight into some of the tools we use to help us as photographers. We would love to hear what other systems of software you use, so please leave us a comment!

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**Podcast Intro**

What do you get when you put three introverted photographers together? A chit-chatty podcast of course!

We are Pauline, Eugene, and John, wedding and portrait photographers finding connection and community in a fulfilling but often isolating industry.

Whether you’re a photographer or not, no matter where you are in your journey, be a part of our community. Join us in this non-educational podcast chatting about work, life, and all things photography related.

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* Get Involved *

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Music by Samuel O Olatokun (Strumbeats)

May 17, 202335:46
23. Q&A / Ask Us Anything!

23. Q&A / Ask Us Anything!

Our very first Q&A where you can ask us anything!


Facts about this episode:

  • Do not expect a quick rapid-fire Q&A
  • We only managed to answer 6 questions
  • Things went from warm and fuzzy, to really off-topic and weird fast


We're so excited to share this episode with you. Let us know if you have any other questions for us. We'll be sure to record another one of these soon!


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**Podcast Intro**

What do you get when you put three introverted photographers together? A chit-chatty podcast of course!

We are Pauline, Eugene, and John, wedding and portrait photographers finding connection and community in a fulfilling but often isolating industry.

Whether you’re a photographer or not, no matter where you are in your journey, be a part of our community. Join us in this non-educational podcast chatting about work, life, and all things photography related.

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Music by Samuel O Olatokun (Strumbeats)

May 10, 202344:56
22. Destination Weddings & Sessions

22. Destination Weddings & Sessions

Destination weddings will continue to be a popular option for many couples. Who doesn't love traveling to a beautiful place and commemorating and celebrating love?


In this week's episode, we chat about how to prepare in terms of both the travel and photography side of things, such as what to bring, packing gear, things to consider, and more!


Is there a destination location you would love to photograph a wedding or session? Or even to attend as a guest?


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**Podcast Intro**

What do you get when you put three introverted photographers together? A chit-chatty podcast of course!

We are Pauline, Eugene, and John, wedding and portrait photographers finding connection and community in a fulfilling but often isolating industry.

Whether you’re a photographer or not, no matter where you are in your journey, be a part of our community. Join us in this non-educational podcast chatting about work, life, and all things photography related.

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Music by Samuel O Olatokun (Strumbeats)

May 03, 202341:23
21. Photography Workshops

21. Photography Workshops

We met at a photography workshop, so it was only natural we dedicate an episode discussing all about them.


There are various types of photography workshops out there but we wanted to focus on the in-person workshops. We share our experiences with them, sharing more about the one where we met, what workshops may entail, the benefits of attending workshops, possible downsides, and more!


Because we met at a workshop, I think we may be slightly biased toward them but let us know if you've attended any in the past or have any lined up in the future. What are some of the factors that make a workshop worth it or convince you to attend in the first place?


We hope you enjoy this one!

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**Podcast Intro**

What do you get when you put three introverted photographers together? A chit-chatty podcast of course!

We are Pauline, Eugene, and John, wedding and portrait photographers finding connection and community in a fulfilling but often isolating industry.

Whether you’re a photographer or not, no matter where you are in your journey, be a part of our community. Join us in this non-educational podcast chatting about work, life, and all things photography related.

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Music by Samuel O Olatokun (Strumbeats)

Apr 26, 202341:55
20. From a Part-Time to Full-Time Photographer

20. From a Part-Time to Full-Time Photographer

Whether you want to become a full-time photographer or not, or whether you did the transition from turning your hobby and passion into your full-time gig. Everyone's photography journey will be different and there's no right or wrong way to go about it either.


In this episode, we wanted to discuss the journey of turning a part-time photography gig into a full-time one. We chat about why we would want to make that transition, when it may be a good time to make that jump, some steps to help with the transition, and so much more!


With Eugene being a full-time photographer and Pauline and John as part-time photographers we offer a variety of experiences, perspectives, and opinions on the subject. We hope you enjoy this one!

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**Podcast Intro**

What do you get when you put three introverted photographers together? A chit-chatty podcast of course!

We are Pauline, Eugene, and John, wedding and portrait photographers finding connection and community in a fulfilling but often isolating industry.

Whether you’re a photographer or not, no matter where you are in your journey, be a part of our community. Join us in this non-educational podcast chatting about work, life, and all things photography related.

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* Get Involved *

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Hosted by Pauline Wong, Eugene Kim and John Bognot

Music by Samuel O Olatokun (Strumbeats)

Apr 19, 202343:22
19. Photography Hot Takes: drone photography, giving out raws, photographer etiquette and more!

19. Photography Hot Takes: drone photography, giving out raws, photographer etiquette and more!

Bringing you another Hot Takes episode! A series where we discuss various topics that may be potentially controversial, topics that can spark friendly debates, and just chat about popular or not-so-popular opinions about all things photography related.


In this episode of hot takes, we discuss drone photography, photobooths at weddings, giving out raw to clients, photographer etiquette, and more!


These episodes are always super fun and we hope you enjoy them as much as us! Let us know what other topics you want us to talk about next!


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**Podcast Intro**

What do you get when you put three introverted photographers together? A chit-chatty podcast of course!

We are Pauline, Eugene, and John, wedding and portrait photographers finding connection and community in a fulfilling but often isolating industry.

Whether you’re a photographer or not, no matter where you are in your journey, be a part of our community. Join us in this non-educational podcast chatting about work, life, and all things photography related.

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* Get Involved *

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Music by Samuel O Olatokun (Strumbeats)

Apr 12, 202344:52
18. WPPI Expo

18. WPPI Expo

The WPPI Expo happened last month and we wanted to do a recap of Eugene and John's experience!

For photographers who have never attended, this may provide some insight on what to expect, whether it would be beneficial to attend, and if so, how to plan it to make the most out of it.

For those who have attended this year or in the past, is your experience similar? What were some of your key takeaways? What would you recommend for someone who will be attending for the first time?

As always, please join the discussion, we would love to hear your thoughts!

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**Podcast Intro**

What do you get when you put three introverted photographers together? A chit-chatty podcast of course!

We are Pauline, Eugene, and John, wedding and portrait photographers finding connection and community in a fulfilling but often isolating industry.

Whether you’re a photographer or not, no matter where you are in your journey, be a part of our community. Join us in this non-educational podcast chatting about work, life, and all things photography related.

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* Get Involved *

Facebook - thepejpod

Instagram - @the_pejpod

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Hosted by Pauline Wong, Eugene Kim and John Bognot

Music by Samuel O Olatokun (Strumbeats)

Apr 05, 202348:51
17. The National Park Permit Debate

17. The National Park Permit Debate

The National Park System recently updated its guideline on permits which now states: All commercial filming inside the National Park System requires a permit. Commercial filming means recording a movie image by a person, business, or other entity with the intent of generating income, specifically TikTok & Youtube.


Upon hearing this update, we had a huge discussion in our group chat which we thought we should take to the podcast. We discuss a little bit of the history regarding permits, how it can differ among countries and places in the world, and our thoughts regarding the topic.


Disclaimer: There is no right or wrong to this issue, things stated are just our opinions based on our experiences, we are all supportive of the NPS, and we all still love and support each other :)


Are you pro or against permits? It clearly is not black and white, so what limits, exceptions, or requirements do you think should be put in place? We would love to hear your thoughts!

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**Podcast Intro**

What do you get when you put three introverted photographers together? A chit-chatty podcast of course!

We are Pauline, Eugene, and John, wedding and portrait photographers finding connection and community in a fulfilling but often isolating industry.

Whether you’re a photographer or not, no matter where you are in your journey, be a part of our community. Join us in this non-educational podcast chatting about work, life, and all things photography related.

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* Get Involved *

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Music by Samuel O Olatokun (Strumbeats)


Mar 29, 202346:21
16. Sales 101: Understanding sales as photographers

16. Sales 101: Understanding sales as photographers

The topic of sales can sound daunting, foreign, and not something we signed up for when we decided to become photographers but it's something we use and incorporate whether or not we have our own businesses or not. 

We as photographers are from so many different walks of life with varying experiences. We thought if we could bring value from our past and share it with fellow photographers, we would be more successful together. This is why we started this podcast and this community in the first place. 

In this episode, Eugene is our educator! With his background in marketing and sales, Eugene takes us through some basic techniques and principles and guides us through this often intimidating subject. 

Who knew that some of these we may see or use on a daily basis without knowing it? Do you use any of these in your workflow? Do you fall victim to any of these tactics used by other brands or companies?


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**Podcast Intro**

What do you get when you put three introverted photographers together? A chit-chatty podcast of course!

We are Pauline, Eugene, and John, wedding and portrait photographers finding connection and community in a fulfilling but often isolating industry.

Whether you’re a photographer or not, no matter where you are in your journey, be a part of our community. Join us in this non-educational podcast chatting about work, life, and all things photography related.

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* Get Involved *

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Mar 22, 202339:15
15. Let's Talk About Engagement Sessions!

15. Let's Talk About Engagement Sessions!

Engagement session season has officially arrived! All three of us fully support having engagement sessions. Why? Well listen to the episode and find out!

We discuss anything and (almost) everything regarding engagement sessions, from the benefits of having them for both the client and photographer, the duration of the session our experiences, what we would recommend clients wear, and so much more.

We hope you enjoy this one!

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**Podcast Intro**

What do you get when you put three introverted photographers together? A chit-chatty podcast of course!

We are Pauline, Eugene, and John, wedding and portrait photographers finding connection and community in a fulfilling but often isolating industry.

Whether you’re a photographer or not, no matter where you are in your journey, be a part of our community. Join us in this non-educational podcast chatting about work, life, and all things photography related.

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Mar 15, 202342:23
14. Imposter Syndrome: What is it, do we suffer from it, and how we overcome it

14. Imposter Syndrome: What is it, do we suffer from it, and how we overcome it

Our first listener suggestion and it's an important one.

It's inevitable that will feel some sort of imposter syndrome, especially in the creative field of wedding photography. We define what imposter syndrome is, what the five different types are, whether we associate or suffer from any of the five types, our experiences with imposter syndrome, and how we overcome these feelings.

An important discussion where simply sharing our thoughts and experiences can alleviate feelings of imposter syndrome, improve our connection and bring us closer.  You're not alone and we're here to support one another, no matter where you are in your journey. 

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**Podcast Intro**

What do you get when you put three introverted photographers together? A chit-chatty podcast of course!

We are Pauline, Eugene, and John, wedding and portrait photographers finding connection and community in a fulfilling but often isolating industry.

Whether you’re a photographer or not, no matter where you are in your journey, be a part of our community. Join us in this non-educational podcast chatting about work, life, and all things photography related.

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Mar 08, 202343:04
13. Photography Hot Takes: Wedding Scams, Drinking on the Job, and More!

13. Photography Hot Takes: Wedding Scams, Drinking on the Job, and More!

Introducing a new series on The Pejpod: Photography Hot Takes!

In this series, we will discuss various topics that may be potentially controversial, topics that can spark friendly debates, and just chat about popular or not-so-popular opinions about all things photography related.

In this first episode of hot takes we discuss a wedding photographer scam that was on the news, the blurry photo trend, polaroids and/or film and direct flash, noise and grainy images and lastly, drinking on the job.

We can't wait for you to hear this episode, it's a fun one!

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**Podcast Intro**

What do you get when you put three introverted photographers together? A chit-chatty podcast of course!

We are Pauline, Eugene, and John, wedding and portrait photographers finding connection and community in a fulfilling but often isolating industry.

Whether you’re a photographer or not, no matter where you are in your journey, be a part of our community. Join us in this non-educational podcast chatting about work, life, and all things photography related.

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Mar 01, 202339:48
12. Sources of Inspiration

12. Sources of Inspiration

Inspiration can come in different forms and can hit us when we least expect it. We share our main sources of inspiration. How they inspire us and why those are the ones we gravitate towards.

We hope we inspire you to widen your sources and mediums because inspiration can truly come in any way and from anywhere.

Were there any sources that were surprising or something you never thought about? We would also love to know YOUR sources of inspiration! What sparks your creativity? What gets you excited or motivated? Let us know in the comments!


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**Podcast Intro**

What do you get when you put three introverted photographers together? A chit-chatty podcast of course!

We are Pauline, Eugene, and John, wedding and portrait photographers finding connection and community in a fulfilling but often isolating industry.

Whether you’re a photographer or not, no matter where you are in your journey, be a part of our community. Join us in this non-educational podcast chatting about work, life, and all things photography related.

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Feb 22, 202336:20
11. Within 24 Hours

11. Within 24 Hours

Ever wonder what happens after a wedding or a session ends? The hundreds or thousands of images taken, where do they go, and what happens to them?

In this episode, we discuss our work process 24 hours after a wedding. Are each of our workflows the same or do they differ? We hope that provides insight for other photographers to see what others may be doing or not doing. For clients, this can provide a sense of relief and understanding of what happens to your beautiful images after the event.

Are there any other uncommon topics you think we should discuss? Let us know in the comments!

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**Podcast Intro**

What do you get when you put three introverted photographers together? A chit-chatty podcast of course!

We are Pauline, Eugene, and John, wedding and portrait photographers finding connection and community in a fulfilling but often isolating industry.

Whether you’re a photographer or not, no matter where you are in your journey, be a part of our community. Join us in this non-educational podcast chatting about work, life, and all things photography related.

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Feb 15, 202329:01
10. All About Second Photography!

10. All About Second Photography!

This week we discuss all things regarding second shooting. What is a second shooter? Do I need a second shooter? What are some qualities needed to be a second shooter? Does it impact anything legally? How much do they get paid? 

We break it all down and share our own experiences with being a second photographer as well as hiring second photographers.

We hope you enjoy!

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**Podcast Intro**

What do you get when you put three introverted photographers together? A chit-chatty podcast of course!

We are Pauline, Eugene, and John, wedding and portrait photographers finding connection and community in a fulfilling but often isolating industry.

Whether you’re a photographer or not, no matter where you are in your journey, be a part of our community. Join us in this non-educational podcast chatting about work, life, and all things photography related.

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Feb 08, 202345:04
09. Q&A - Introducing Pauline Wong!

09. Q&A - Introducing Pauline Wong!

Last but certainly not least, our host Pauline! Find out more about Pauline in this Q&A episode!

We hear about her journey with photography including her first memories with a digital camera, where her love for photography comes from, why she chose to niche into this type of photography, and more! We learn so many interesting fun facts about Pauline. Not only did she do something crazy, something many people have never done once but twice! Find out what it is by listening to the episode! 

We loved hearing from and getting to know Pauline and we hope you learned as much as we did! If you have more questions for her, please leave us a comment or connect with us on any of our social platforms.

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**Podcast Intro**

What do you get when you put three introverted photographers together? A chit-chatty podcast of course!

We are Pauline, Eugene, and John, wedding and portrait photographers finding connection and community in a fulfilling but often isolating industry.

Whether you’re a photographer or not, no matter where you are in your journey, be a part of our community. Join us in this non-educational podcast chatting about work, life, and all things photography related.

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Feb 01, 202337:27
08. Q&A - Who is John Bognot?

08. Q&A - Who is John Bognot?

It's time to get to know John Bognot! Find out more about our host John in this Q&A episode!

We learn about his journey to his current city, how he go into photography, why he started his business, and more! Who were the special guests at his first portrait session? What other type of photography does John want to try in the future? John loves adventure so what's the craziest thing he's done? Listen to the episode and find out!

We loved hearing from and getting to know John and we hope you learned as much as we did! If you have more questions for him, please leave us a comment or connect with us on any of our social platforms.

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**Podcast Intro**

What do you get when you put three introverted photographers together? A chit-chatty podcast of course!

We are Pauline, Eugene, and John, wedding and portrait photographers finding connection and community in a fulfilling but often isolating industry.

Whether you’re a photographer or not, no matter where you are in your journey, be a part of our community. Join us in this non-educational podcast chatting about work, life, and all things photography related.

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Jan 25, 202338:58
07. Q&A - Get to Know Eugene Kim!

07. Q&A - Get to Know Eugene Kim!

Who is Eugene Kim? Find out more about our host Eugene in this Q&A episode!

We learn about how he got to the city he lives in now, his approach to photography, his love for travel, his passion and perspective on protecting nature, and more! Would Eugene ever be a travel planner and agent? Listen to the episode and find out!

We loved hearing from and getting to know Eugene and we hope you learned as much as we did! If you have more questions for him, please leave us a comment or connect with us on any of our social platforms.

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**Podcast Intro**

What do you get when you put three introverted photographers together? A chit-chatty podcast of course!

We are Pauline, Eugene, and John, wedding and portrait photographers finding connection and community in a fulfilling but often isolating industry.

Whether you’re a photographer or not, no matter where you are in your journey, be a part of our community. Join us in this non-educational podcast chatting about work, life, and all things photography related.

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Jan 18, 202344:06
06. How to Choose a Wedding Photographer?

06. How to Choose a Wedding Photographer?

It is that time of the year again.

Now the holiday season is over there are lots of engagement sessions and so many more wedding inquiries.

So we thought we go through what our past clients looked for when choosing a wedding photographer and what we thought was important when trying to find that perfect companion for their wedding day.

There are two things that is slightly different in this podcast than the first five episodes we have done.
1. This episode is geared towards engaged couples looking for a wedding photographer.
2. Instead of giving our own ideas and episode, we collaborated to provide the best experience for the couples.

Enjoy and hope you all find a wonderful photographer to work with.

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What do you get when you put three introverted photographers together? A chit-chatty podcast of course!

We are Pauline, Eugene, and John, wedding and portrait photographers finding connection and community in a fulfilling but often isolating industry.

Whether you’re a photographer or not, no matter where you are in your journey, be a part of our community. Join us in this non-educational podcast chatting about work, life, and all things photography related.

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Jan 11, 202341:24
05. What are your goals for 2023? We will go first

05. What are your goals for 2023? We will go first

What are your goals for 2023?

Are you the type of person who likes to plan the year ahead with a goal in mind?

There is no right way to do it, but here is what we had to say about it.

See if any of these are relevant to you and your business and maybe spend a bit of time setting your own goal


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**Podcast Intro**

What do you get when you put three introverted photographers together? A chit-chatty podcast of course!

We are Pauline, Eugene, and John, wedding and portrait photographers finding connection and community in a fulfilling but often isolating industry.

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Jan 04, 202330:41
04. The Best Year Ever

04. The Best Year Ever

It's weird to be wrapping up our year when we have only done three episodes. But at the same time this was the best year for all three of us regarding our own businesses.


Listen to why this year was so incredible as we wrap up the year, share some memorable highlights and discuss some of our 2023 goals.


Going to Banff was an amazing experience, more so for Eugene and John, because it was the first time visiting. But having to meet each other and to have come this far to start a podcast together already makes for such a great year.


How was your 2022? What were some of your highlights? What do you have planned in 2023? 


See you in 2023. Happy New Year!!


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What do you get when you put three introverted photographers together? A chit-chatty podcast of course!

We are Pauline, Eugene, and John, wedding and portrait photographers finding connection and community in a fulfilling but often isolating industry.

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Dec 28, 202241:17
03. $3,000 to spend

03. $3,000 to spend

We’ve been given 3000 imaginary dollars each!!!


Often time in business, it is important to invest. How we will invest will vary depending on the business owner's priority.

Sometimes purchasing new gear will help us capture images more cleanly in not so ideal situations.

Investing in back-end equipment such as a new laptop will help us speed up our work process.

Or spending on education could boost our creativity and sense of safety.

Investing back into the business before the year ends is a good way to save on tax as well, as many countries prefer business growth to collect tax. When businesses grow, not only the business is making more money and paying more tax in the long run, but also the business can hire people creating job opportunities for the city and the country, which will then equate to more tax.

As we talk about how we will spend the $3,000, think about how you would like to reinvest in the business.


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What do you get when you put three introverted photographers together? A chit-chatty podcast of course!

We are Pauline, Eugene, and John, wedding and portrait photographers finding connection and community in a fulfilling but often isolating industry.

Whether you’re a photographer or not, no matter where you are in your journey, be a part of our community. Join us in this non-educational podcast chatting about work, life, and all things photography related.


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Dec 21, 202247:31
02. First wedding we photographed
Dec 14, 202236:25
01. Pilot - Who are the three introverts?
Dec 07, 202222:58
00. The Trailer
Dec 06, 202200:41