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I’m back after a long hiatus! Had stopped posting in the #WTFNaina series because otherwise, this is all I would have been posting. Emails from people who don’t know their…
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About Naina Redhu
Naina Redhu is a professional photographer. Her career, spanning 15 years, started with an MBA in IT & Systems, to a job as an Innovation Management Consultant, to branding & graphic design work for international clients, to a full-time solo-entrepreneurship as an Experience Collector. Naina started her blog 15 years ago and it has evolved from writing about Creativity & Innovation, to sharing case studies about Branding & Graphic Design to finally a destination for some of the leading Luxury & Lifestyle brands as Naina writes features for these brands and photographs them. Having traveled all over India as a child ( the advantage of having a father serving in the Indian Army ), she is also well-traveled across Europe ( Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, Italy and France ), Asia ( Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam ), America ( New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco ), and Canada. Naina has her own podcast called The Naina Redhu Experience, where she talks about the business and professional aspects of photography, blogging and influencer marketing in India. Her abstract art, under the KhaosPhilos label can be shopped on the Naina.co online store and she is available for bespoke commissions as well. "The New Rules of Online Brand Building", Naina's on-ground workshop, recently wrapped up its 6th Edition. Launched in 2018, "Workshops By Naina" is going to be seeing more editions across the country. For those who are not located in / around NCR and are hence unable to attend Naina's workshops, she is available for online video consultation sessions. Naina is also available for hire as a Speaker. She has been invited as a Keynote Speaker at a blogging conference and also speaks about the business of photography in India. Always learning & evolving online, she has presence across several online spaces including Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn, TikTok and her podcast can be found on all podcast channels and apps.
#WTFNaina : So Expensive
“We saw photos of Paris on your blog! So we thought you would be the perfect photographer for our brand! But I’ve heard you’re very expensive. But we really want…
#WTFNaina : How Not To Ask For Help
Hi Naina, I am reaching out to you for advice and guidance for my girlfriend X, who's very passionate about Photography. I saw you as part of my network and also browsed through your website and profile, and figured you would be a great mentor for her as she wishes to pursue Fashion Photography.
The New Rules of Online Brand Building #WorkshopsByNaina
#WTFNaina : Permission Marketing
This happens to me multiple times per day.
My inbox receives an email newsletter that I did not subscribe to.
Most of them have options to unsubscribe - some don't even have that ( and are promptly marked as spam ).
Rarely, if it's from a brand / label that I would like to explore working with, apart from unsubscribing, I also write back to them telling them I'd love to explore working with them but "please don't add me to your email newsletter".
#WTFNaina : This Is Not A Mugging
Dear Naina, Hope you are doing well. <Brand Name> one of the leading <category> brands has launched their new lifestyle range – <name of range> which are <description of product>.…
ART SHOP
#WTFNaina : Pretend I’m a White Man
I run a digital marketing agencies with few co founders. Actually we are developing a product on influencer/blogger marketing. Tomorrow we have 3-4 bloggers/influencers coming to our office to provide…
PHOTOGRAPHY CLIENTS
#WTFNaina : Do I Know You?
We are looking for some top Instgrammers to collaborate with Brand X for one of their Influencer Marketing campaigns. You’ll be required to post about the brand from your Official…
#WTFNaina : Device Exchange
In this activity, we would present you with a brand new X Brand laptop for a span of 30 days (for no cost) in exchange for your current device. You…
#WTFNaina : Fuck-You-Pay-Me-Queen
When your’e making all that hullaboo and claiming to be the “Fuck you pay me QUEEN”, what inhibitions do you have in writing the name of agencies who do that?…
#WTFNaina : It’s Just Business, Don’t Take It Personally
( This was a comment posted on the WTFNaina piece called The Print Magazine Joke. The comment was shared on Facebook when I posted an update about the piece. There’s…
#EyesForStreetStyle
#WTFNaina : The Prestige of Being Shortlisted. NOT.
We would like to invite you to cover the online event and talk about it on your social feed. Depending on the association we can try to get some of…
#WTFNaina : Dear Lord
Dear Sir/ Madam Subject: Our Landmark Project Please accept my warm greetings and the blessings of Lord Krishna! I wish to inform you of a unique project never before undertaken…
#TheNainaRedhuExperience Podcast
- The Gift of Perspective : Have To Do vs. Get To Do #TNRE Episode 100 #TheNainaRedhuExperienceTrigger warning : I'm talking about the shift in perspective I was gifted when a friend of mine passed away. Grief, loss & a different way of looking at things. Dedicated to Bargoti.
- 99 #TNRE : Hashtags in 2019 #TheNainaRedhuExperienceFor the hashtag episode from 2 years ago, listen to episode no. 61. Not much has changed in terms of usage & relevance but there's a frenzy in confusion around hashtags. Are they effective? What's your goal? What are you trying to achieve? Hashtags are a tool to use, not a game that you need […]
- 98 #TNRE : Do You Need Engagement on Instagram? #TheNainaRedhuExperienceWhat is engagement anyway? When anyone can buy comments, likes, video views, etc., what is the value of this "engagement"? Why are you even ON Instagram in the first place?
- 97 #TNRE : Introductions Are In Order : Who Is Naina?About to hit 100 episodes on my podcast, some of you are new & I need to consolidate who I am too! So hi! Listen to me talk about who I am, what I do, how I got here, briefly.
- 96 #TNRE : At #AdobeMax 2019 & other thoughts about creativityBack at Adobe Max for the second time. Recording & posting from Los Angeles. What's Adobe Max, what I was doing here & what's next!
#WTFNaina : Bloggers Make Ridiculous Statements
Do you know how much models with followers in thousands charge? FYI – Obviously not, a fashion shoot with model + photographer + assistants + professional camera, stylist, dressman the…
#WTFNaina : Dear Photographer
Dear Photographer, We would like to explore the cross promotion opportunities with your brand. This could be a great opportunity for both our brands – help us reach newer audiences…
About Naina Redhu
Naina Redhu is a professional photographer. Her career, spanning 15 years, started with an MBA in IT & Systems, to a job as an Innovation Management Consultant, to branding & graphic design work for international clients, to a full-time solo-entrepreneurship as an Experience Collector. Naina started her blog 15 years ago and it has evolved from writing about Creativity & Innovation, to sharing case studies about Branding & Graphic Design to finally a destination for some of the leading Luxury & Lifestyle brands as Naina writes features for these brands and photographs them. Having traveled all over India as a child ( the advantage of having a father serving in the Indian Army ), she is also well-traveled across Europe ( Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, Italy and France ), Asia ( Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam ), America ( New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco ), and Canada. Naina has her own podcast called The Naina Redhu Experience, where she talks about the business and professional aspects of photography, blogging and influencer marketing in India. Her abstract art, under the KhaosPhilos label can be shopped on the Naina.co online store and she is available for bespoke commissions as well. "The New Rules of Online Brand Building", Naina's on-ground workshop, recently wrapped up its 6th Edition. Launched in 2018, "Workshops By Naina" is going to be seeing more editions across the country. For those who are not located in / around NCR and are hence unable to attend Naina's workshops, she is available for online video consultation sessions. Naina is also available for hire as a Speaker. She has been invited as a Keynote Speaker at a blogging conference and also speaks about the business of photography in India. Always learning & evolving online, she has presence across several online spaces including Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn, TikTok and her podcast can be found on all podcast channels and apps.
Why I Want to Unsubscribe From Your Mailing List
For the first time ever, last week, I received an email asking me why I wanted to be unsubscribed from the brand’s press release mailing list. Context : I’m a…
#WTFNaina : Next Blogging Sensation
I am writing you on behalf of X and bringing you an opportunity to become India’s next blogging star. Let me spill the beans 🙂 here is the path to become…
The New Rules of Online Brand Building #WorkshopsByNaina
#WTFNaina : Andamans Honeymoon Photographer
I am coming to Andaman for my honeymoon. I am looking for photographer for couple of days in which he/she can take our pics on beach or any other…
#WTFNaina : Blogger Of The Month
I write to you on behalf of X – one of the leading international footwear brand for men, women and kids. X would like to collaborate with your blog —– for…
ART SHOP
#WTFNaina : Editorial Section Of The Blog
Unfortunately, we don’t have budgets for a paid campaign at present. We are hoping that you would consider featuring one of the pieces from the collection in the editorial section…
PHOTOGRAPHY CLIENTS
#WTFNaina : Miscellaneous Expenses
Original email : Dear Naina, Greetings of the day. The heritage <product> brand, X and Wellness Expert & Author, XYZ cordially invite you to a beautiful afternoon of style and…
#WTFNaina : What Cemented the 100% Advance Policy at Naina.co
( This is a blast from the past. I’ve sat on this for two years. It made me so angry then and re-reading it makes me angry still. How stupid…
#WTFNaina : Tickets are like Vouchers
How are you today? I am writing to you from XYZ’s office. I would like to invite you to <event> as a part of our social media team of 4.…
#WTFNaina : “You should…” Trolls
You should free the nipple rather than wear a t shirt saying free the nipple Nah. How about you first grow an extra nipple eh? Then let’s talk. This jewel…
#EyesForStreetStyle
#WTFNaina : The Print Magazine Joke
Their first email : Hi, Trust this e-mail finds you well. I write to you on behalf of XYZ Magazine. For our Anniversary Issue, we are doing a special project…