
NineDots: The DotCast
The NineDots podcast. Topical ramblings from NineDots co-founders Rahul Khona and Andy Gaines, with regular guests from the world of wedding photography, creative business and entrepreneurship!
NineDots: The DotCast
Episode 90: Lewis Fackrell on Balancing Creativity, Parenting, Clients & Content in 2025
In this episode, Rahul Khona and Lewis Fackrell dive deep into the tools, trends, and time management hacks that are reshaping the creative industry right now. From the power of AI automations and ChatGPT to the game-changing potential of Generative Fill, we explore how photographers and filmmakers can streamline their workflows and boost creativity.
We also chat about the realities of being fully booked while raising kids, managing time effectively, and making hybrid photo-video coverage work. Plus, we tackle the challenges of editing video, getting great audio, and navigating the never-ending world of social media — including how to post efficiently on both Instagram and TikTok.
Are you struggling with how much to post and what’s “enough”? We’ve got thoughts on that too.
Whether you're shooting, parenting, or posting — this one’s for you.
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