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Summer School - A Photography + Creative Podcast
Summer Grace
116 episodes
2 days ago
Welcome to Summer School, the podcast where we explore the world of creativity, entrepreneurship, and beyond. While I may be a wedding photographer by trade, my goal for this podcast is to break free from creative constraints and invite a wide range of guests to join us in thought-provoking conversations. Expect to hear from professionals in various fields – from educators to accountants, musicians to artists, and business owners of all kinds. My aim is to dive deep into the experiences, inspirations, and the nitty gritty of being an entrepreneur. Tune in today, hit subscribe and leave a review if you love what you hear. Summer Grace Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/summergrace.photo/ Summer School Show Notes: https://www.the-summerschool.com/summer-school-show-notes
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Welcome to Summer School, the podcast where we explore the world of creativity, entrepreneurship, and beyond. While I may be a wedding photographer by trade, my goal for this podcast is to break free from creative constraints and invite a wide range of guests to join us in thought-provoking conversations. Expect to hear from professionals in various fields – from educators to accountants, musicians to artists, and business owners of all kinds. My aim is to dive deep into the experiences, inspirations, and the nitty gritty of being an entrepreneur. Tune in today, hit subscribe and leave a review if you love what you hear. Summer Grace Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/summergrace.photo/ Summer School Show Notes: https://www.the-summerschool.com/summer-school-show-notes
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Summer School - A Photography + Creative Podcast
Ins and Outs of 2026 for Photographers

Hi everyone! In this episode, I share my thoughts on where I think 2026 is headed for photographers and creatives. I talk about the growing importance of community, the shift toward more human-first work as AI becomes more common, the pull back toward hands-on, process-driven creativity, and why diversifying income can create more freedom. This is less about predictions and more about patterns I’m noticing and how I’m thinking about moving forward into the new year.


Connect with Me:

⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a Member of Summer School⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠WPPI⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get 20% off your ticket using code SUMMER26

Subscribe ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our emails for updates on all things Summer School!

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@summergrace.photo⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠@the_summerschool⁠⁠⁠⁠

 

Shop My Products:

⁠⁠⁠⁠Summer Grace x G-Presets⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠⁠discount code: SUMMERSCHOOL)

⁠⁠⁠⁠Pricing Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠Summer Camp⁠⁠⁠⁠ (2026)


*Summer School is powered by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Narrative⁠⁠⁠⁠ — the AI culling and editing tool I use that supports my workflow without replacing my creativity. Try Narrative for free today using the link above!

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2 days ago
26 minutes 7 seconds

Summer School - A Photography + Creative Podcast
A Creative Director’s Approach to Wedding Photography with Daniel Knight Harris

This time, I’m sitting down with Daniel Knight Harris, a photographer and art director whose background in music, fashion, and film has deeply shaped how he approaches wedding photography. We talk about his transition from music and fashion into weddings, what it looks like to treat each wedding like a creative brief, and why film still plays such an important role in his work.


Meet Daniel:


Daniel, is a photographer and art director with a background in music, fashion, and film.
For over a decade, he created visual work for brands like Netflix, Pinterest, Leica, Dr Martens, Spotify, and collaborated with some of the world’s most celebrated music artists .
In 2021, he traversed fully over from Fashion & Music into weddings bringing his creative director hat with him. Over the years, he's found himself supporting his booked couples over their planning periods, helping them with their creative decisions across fashion, design, curation and production.
He brings an artful, personal, and relaxed approach to each celebration he takes on and he feels that in the photographs. His clients typically look for a mixture of film photography and digital photography in their coverage that allow him to create images that feel timeless, expressive, and reflect his couples and their celebrations.
His work has been featured in Vogue with two more features coming this month, he has taught a masterclass on Lensel this past September on Film Photography and he was recently named one of the UK’s Top 50 Wedding Photographers by Professional Photo Magazine. He works predominantly in Europe and the U.K.


Connect with Me:

⁠⁠⁠Become a Member of Summer School⁠⁠⁠

Join me at ⁠⁠⁠WPPI⁠⁠⁠ and get 20% off your ticket using code SUMMER26

Subscribe ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ to our emails for updates on all things Summer School!

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@summergrace.photo⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠@the_summerschool⁠⁠⁠

 

Shop My Products:

⁠⁠⁠Summer Grace x G-Presets⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠discount code: SUMMERSCHOOL)

⁠⁠⁠Pricing Guide⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Summer Camp⁠⁠⁠ (2026)


*Summer School is powered by ⁠⁠⁠Narrative⁠⁠⁠ — the AI culling and editing tool I use that supports my workflow without replacing my creativity. Try Narrative for free today using the link above!


Connect with Daniel:

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.danielknightharris.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielknightharris/?hl=en

Daniel offers mentorships! Check out his website to inquire.

Also, go check out his newly launched business “Film Drops” - https://filmdrops.co.uk/drop-waitlist

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1 week ago
1 hour 19 minutes 54 seconds

Summer School - A Photography + Creative Podcast
What AI Means for Photographers (and Why It Matters) with Chris from Grainy Boi Weddings

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Chris, a film photographer I discovered through a viral Instagram post about AI that sparked a lot of conversation. He shares the story behind his post, which features AI generated wedding images so convincing they fooled both industry peers and his own family, and why that experiment felt like a real wake-up call. That post opened the door to a much bigger discussion - one about where photography is headed in an AI-powered world, how easily fabricated images can pass as real, and what that means for trust and transparency in our industry.


Meet Chris:

Chris Spencer-Payne is a UK based film photographer working under the name Grainyboi. His work centres around travel photography & weddings all shot entirely on film. His work is rooted in being present and letting things happen naturally. No forced moments & no heavy polish. Whether he is photographing a wedding or golden hour in the mountains, the goal is always the same. Slow down, pay attention, and trust the process.


Connect with Me:

⁠⁠Become a Member of Summer School⁠⁠

Join me at ⁠⁠WPPI⁠⁠ and get 20% off your ticket using code SUMMER26

Subscribe ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to our emails for updates on all things Summer School!

Instagram: ⁠⁠@summergrace.photo⁠⁠  ⁠⁠@the_summerschool⁠⁠

 

Shop My Products:

⁠⁠Summer Grace x G-Presets⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ (⁠⁠discount code: SUMMERSCHOOL)

⁠⁠Pricing Guide⁠⁠

⁠⁠Summer Camp⁠⁠ (2026)


*Summer School is powered by ⁠⁠Narrative⁠⁠ — the AI culling and editing tool I use that supports my workflow without replacing my creativity. Try Narrative for free today using the link above!


Connect with Chris:


Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.grainyboi.com/

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

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2 weeks ago
1 hour 12 minutes 22 seconds

Summer School - A Photography + Creative Podcast
Getting Found Online: SEO and Social Media for Wedding Photographers with Catalina Jean

This week on the podcast, I’m chatting with Catalina Jean - a former wedding photographer turned marketing and SEO expert. We talk about SEO in a very real, practical way - from understanding how Google actually works to why platforms like Instagram and TikTok are now search engines too. Catalina breaks down how photographers can improve visibility without chasing trends or relying solely on social media, and why slower bookings aren’t always about your work - they’re often about being harder to find.


Meet Catalina:

Catalina Jean is a wedding photographer, SEO strategist, and mad scientist of marketing. She creates high impact courses for photographers and wedding pros to book out their year, with ease. She believes owning your own business is a hack in the matrix - everyone who has the pull should have access to all the info on how to create a business that thrives.


Connect with Me:

⁠Become a Member of Summer School⁠

Join me at ⁠WPPI⁠ and get 20% off your ticket using code SUMMER26

Subscribe ⁠here⁠ to our emails for updates on all things Summer School!

Instagram: ⁠@summergrace.photo⁠  ⁠@the_summerschool⁠

 

Shop My Products:

⁠Summer Grace x G-Presets⁠ ⁠ (⁠discount code: SUMMERSCHOOL)

⁠Pricing Guide⁠

⁠Summer Camp⁠ (2026)


*Summer School is powered by ⁠Narrative⁠ — the AI culling and editing tool I use that supports my workflow without replacing my creativity. Try Narrative for free today using the link above!


Connect with Catalina:


Check out her “SEO for Socials” course here

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://catalinajeaneducation.com/

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

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3 weeks ago
1 hour 2 minutes 31 seconds

Summer School - A Photography + Creative Podcast
The Soft Skills Every Wedding Photographer Needs with Marina Polovinkina

Hi everyone! This week I’m talking with Marina, a Berlin-based photographer whose approach is super thoughtful and rooted in connection. We get into her shift from political science to photography, how soft skills actually show up in real sessions, and the simple Instagram strategy she uses to book shoots while traveling.


Meet Marina:

Marina is an international couples and wedding photographer based in Berlin. After a sudden career change, she found freedom and fulfillment in photography. She captures stories of love and life on both digital and film, with Super 8 as her latest passion. Deeply inspired by people, she can’t help but fall in love with them, exploring who they are and seeing them in their truest light.


Connect with Me:

Become a Member of Summer School

Join me at WPPI and get 20% off your ticket using code SUMMER26

Subscribe here to our emails for updates on all things Summer School!

Instagram: @summergrace.photo  @the_summerschool

 

Shop My Products:

Summer Grace x G-Presets (discount code: SUMMERSCHOOL)

Pricing Guide

Summer Camp (2026)


*Summer School is powered by Narrative — the AI culling and editing tool I use that supports my workflow without replacing my creativity. Try Narrative for free today using the link above!


Connect with Marina:

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marinapolovinkina.com

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

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1 month ago
50 minutes 44 seconds

Summer School - A Photography + Creative Podcast
Wedding Photography & Creating On Youtube: A Chat with Magic

Hi everyone! This time, I’m sitting down with Magic - a wedding photographer and YouTube creator whose personality and branding are just as memorable as his work. We talk about how he built a global wedding photography career, what pushed him onto YouTube, and how he’s grown a community of 50,000+ creatives.


Meet Magic:


Magic is a destination wedding photographer with over 12 years of experience. He's built Magic Wedding Photographer, a YouTube channel with 45,000+ subscribers that educates professional wedding photographers through gear reviews, technical tutorials, and business strategy.A former Sony Ambassador for 7 years, Magic has evolved from high-volume wedding work to building a comprehensive photography education business. His "Enter the Dragon" philosophy teaches photographers to attract ideal clients through authentic self-expression rather than generic marketing.Based in Poland with his wife Zuzia and four children, Magic serves growing wedding photographers worldwide who want to book better clients, improve their craft, and build sustainable education-focused businesses.


Connect with Magic:

Website: ⁠www.magicweddingphotographer.com

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


Connect with Me:

Subscribe to our emails for updates on all things Summer School!

⁠SUBSCRIBE HERE⁠

Show Notes: ⁠the-summerschool.com⁠

Instagram: ⁠@summergrace.photo⁠  ⁠@the_summerschool⁠

 

Shop My Products:

⁠Become a Member of Summer School⁠

⁠My Summer Grace x G-Presets⁠ ⁠ (⁠discount code: SUMMERSCHOOL)

⁠My Pricing Guide

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1 month ago
1 hour 12 minutes 10 seconds

Summer School - A Photography + Creative Podcast
The Truth About Shooting Analog in the Wedding Industry with Brjánn Batista Bettencourt

In this episode, I sit down with Brjánn Batista Bettencourt - a Toronto-based photographer and cinematographer known for his analog and Super 8 work - to talk about what it actually looks like to shoot film in the wedding industry today.

Brjánn shares how his journey from photojournalism to weddings, his skateboarding background, and his Portuguese-Canadian roots shaped the way he tells stories. We dive into why he’s so committed to analog, what Super 8 brings to a wedding day, and the realities (and challenges) of shooting film for clients in a digital-heavy industry.


Meet Brjaan


Brjánn (Brian) Batista Bettencourt is a Toronto-based photographer and cinematographer whose work lives at the intersection of documentary truth and nostalgic longing.

Brjánn’s career spans photojournalism, editorial portraiture, and motion-picture work, with tenures at the Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, and Country Music Television, where he photographed renowned artists such as Shawn Mendes, Shania Twain, Dierks Bentley and Florida Georgina Line. His analog film work has been featured by CBC and placed him on the cover of PhotoLife Magazine for his work with Kodak Ektachrome.

Today, Brjánn works internationally across weddings, editorial assignments, and long-form personal projects, drawing inspiration from his coming of age experiences in the skateboarding community and duality of cultures as a Portuguese-Canadian. He lives in Toronto with his wife and collaborator, photographer and designer Ryanne Hollies.


Connect with Brjánn:

Stay tuned for a potential Super 8 workshop happening in 2026!

Website: www.3bphoto.ca

Instagram: @brjann.c0m


Connect with Me:

Subscribe to our emails for updates on all things Summer School!

SUBSCRIBE HERE

Show Notes: the-summerschool.com

Instagram: @summergrace.photo  @the_summerschool

 

Shop My Products:

Become a Member of Summer School

My Summer Grace x G-Presets (discount code: SUMMERSCHOOL)

My Pricing Guide

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1 month ago
1 hour 13 minutes 27 seconds

Summer School - A Photography + Creative Podcast
AI, Lighting, and Composition: With Wedding Photographer Lukas Piatek

This time I’m joined by photographer Lukas Piatek to talk about AI, lighting, and composition - three things shaping photography right now. We break down the AI tools worth using, how to elevate your images with stronger light, and why developing your own style matters more than following trends.\


Meet Lukas:


Lukas Piatek is a destination wedding and elopement photographer known for his cinematic, emotive imagery and work across more than 30 countries. Based in Germany, and splitting his time between Europe and beyond, Lukas captures weddings with a raw, storytelling approach that blends editorial elegance with genuine emotion. Lukas is also the creator behind Meridian Presets, used by thousands of photographers worldwide to achieve natural, film-inspired tones. Alongside his photography work, Lukas mentors creatives in SEO and brand strategy, helping photographers elevate their online presence and grow sustainable businesses.


Connect with Lukas:

Website: www.lukaspiatek.com

Instagram: @lukaspiatekphotography

Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/lukaspiatek


Connect with Me:

Subscribe to our emails for updates on all things Summer School!

SUBSCRIBE HERE

Show Notes: the-summerschool.com

Instagram: @summergrace.photo  @the_summerschool

 

Shop My Products:

Become a Member of Summer School

My Summer Grace x G-Presets (discount code: SUMMERSCHOOL)

My Pricing Guide

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1 month ago
50 minutes 45 seconds

Summer School - A Photography + Creative Podcast
The Magic of Instant Film: Professional Polaroid Photography with Ryan Shaver

Hi everyone! Today I’m talking with Bay Area photographer Ryan Shaver, who shoots exclusively on Polaroid. We get into how he built a business around instant film, what makes the medium so different to work with, and how he’s carved out a unique spot in the industry.


Meet Ryan:

Ryan Shaver is a Polaroid photographer based in the San Francisco Bay Area who stands out in the professional photography world for shooting exclusively on Polaroid. After completing his graduate research paper, Predictive Processing for Artificial Intelligence & Cognition, Ryan leaned fully into instant film as a way to preserve memories with honesty and imperfection.

In 2022, he bet that people would eventually grow tired of the overly polished look of AI-generated imagery and crave something real. He went all in on a niche few pursue due to its high costs and challenges, landing his first client within a year. Since 2023, Ryan has photographed weddings, portraits, and major corporate events — including a recent donors event at the Exploratorium — and now also serves as the Creative Director for Siempre Golden clothing brand.


Connect with Ryan:


Corporate Holiday Party Season is coming up, and Ryan is still taking bookings!

The first ten people to book a wedding package next year, if they drop the code "SUMMER", will get 10% the total negotiated package price.


Website: ⁠shaver.film

Instagram: ⁠@shaver.film


Connect with Me:

Subscribe to our emails for updates on all things Summer School!

⁠SUBSCRIBE HERE⁠

Show Notes: ⁠the-summerschool.com⁠

Instagram: ⁠@summergrace.photo⁠  ⁠@the_summerschool⁠

 

Shop My Products:

⁠Become a Member of Summer School⁠

⁠My Summer Grace x G-Presets⁠ ⁠ (⁠discount code: SUMMERSCHOOL)

⁠My Pricing Guide

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1 month ago
36 minutes 26 seconds

Summer School - A Photography + Creative Podcast
Life Updates: Moving, Workshops, and Family Sessions

This week, I’m catching you up on what’s been going on lately -our move back to the Pacific Northwest, settling into a new routine, and how I’ve unexpectedly started shooting more families. After years focused on weddings, it’s been a refreshing change that’s been teaching me a lot!


Connect with Me:

Subscribe to our emails for updates on all things Summer School!

⁠SUBSCRIBE HERE⁠

Show Notes: ⁠the-summerschool.com⁠

Instagram: ⁠@summergrace.photo⁠  ⁠@the_summerschool⁠

 

Shop My Products:

⁠Become a Member of Summer School⁠

⁠My Summer Grace x G-Presets⁠ ⁠ (⁠discount code: SUMMERSCHOOL)

⁠My Pricing Guide


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2 months ago
30 minutes 25 seconds

Summer School - A Photography + Creative Podcast
Directing, Shooting, and Dreaming Bigger with Tiana Michele

This week I’m joined by New York based photographer and director Tiana Michele, whose creative journey perfectly blends art, risk-taking, and reinvention.

We met at Nikon’s Creator Camp in Utah, and I was instantly drawn to her work and the way she tells stories through both photo and film. In this episode, we dive into how she transitioned from weddings to directing short films, the beauty of collaboration, and what it really looks like to keep evolving as an artist.


Meet Tiana


Tiana is a Sierra Leonean-American photographer, director, and writer based in New York City. She has a BFA in Dance Performance & Choreography. She began taking photos in 2020, during the pandemic after taking a break from dance immediately after graduating. She works with film and digital format and much of her personal work is inspired by things happening in the world around us with an emphasis in feminism, fashion, movement, and things she has dealt with personally as a third culture woman of color. Her most recent notable work in film is her directorial debut Manspread.


Connect with Tiana:

Website: tianamichelephoto.com

Instagram and TikTok: @bytianamichele


Connect with Me:

Subscribe to our emails for updates on all things Summer School!

SUBSCRIBE HERE

Show Notes: the-summerschool.com

Instagram: @summergrace.photo  @the_summerschool

 

Shop My Products:

Become a Member of Summer School

My Summer Grace x G-Presets (discount code: SUMMERSCHOOL)

My Pricing Guide

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2 months ago
52 minutes 2 seconds

Summer School - A Photography + Creative Podcast
Concert Photographer & Camera Creator: A Chat with Christina Demertzi

Hi everyone! This time I’m joined by Christina Demertzi - a Berlin-based concert photographer who went from teaching to touring with major artists. We chat about life on the road, finding creative flow in the chaos, and her newest project, the Dem Camera, a screen-free digital camera designed to make photography fun again.


Meet Christina:


Christina Demertzi is a Berlin-based photographer, content creator, and founder of demcams. After starting her career as a secondary education teacher, she made a bold leap into the creative world and has since built a name for herself capturing unforgettable moments on stage and behind the scenes with international artists. With over three years of experience in music photography, Christina’s work spans tour documentation, social media storytelling, and viral reels that have reached millions of viewers. Beyond photography, she is passionate about empowering creatives and has currently founded demcams, a screen-free digital camera. Her journey combines artistry, entrepreneurship, and resilience, inspiring others to turn their passions into thriving careers.


Christina is currently working on DemCams, a reusable, screen-free digital camera that instantly transfers photos to your phone. It’s designed to bring back the magic of capturing moments without distractions—no screen, no endless retakes, just authentic memories you can relive later.


Connect with Christina:

Website: www.christinademertzi.com

Instagram: @christinademerzi / @demcams


Connect with Me:

Subscribe to our emails for updates on all things Summer School!

SUBSCRIBE HERE

Show Notes: the-summerschool.com

Instagram: @summergrace.photo  @the_summerschool

 

Shop My Products:

Become a Member of Summer School

My Summer Grace x G-Presets (discount code: SUMMERSCHOOL)

My Pricing Guide


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2 months ago
37 minutes 52 seconds

Summer School - A Photography + Creative Podcast
From Creator to Educator: Finding Your Voice with Noella Andres

Hi friends! Today I’m sitting down with one of my good friends and absolute powerhouses in the education space, Noella Andres. Noella has helped launch so many incredible educators and is known for her innovative take on business and photography education.


Meet Noella Andres:Noella Andres has been in the photography game for over 20 years. Chasing love stories, and eventually finding her real passion: helping other photographers grow wildly successful businesses of their own. These days, she's all about marketing, brand partnerships, and business coaching, guiding photographers as they step into their next big thing, whether that’s launching a course, building passive income, or levelling up their visibility. She’s part strategy nerd, part hype girl, and fully invested in helping creatives find freedom in their business (and have a little fun doing it).Connect with Noella:

Join the waitlist for her new podcast: JOIN

How to use your email list to attract clients: DOWNLOAD HERE

Launch checklist: DOWNLOAD HERE

Website: noellaandres.com

Instagram: @noellaandres


Connect with Me:

Subscribe to our emails for updates on all things Summer School!

SUBSCRIBE HERE

Show Notes: the-summerschool.com

Instagram: @summergrace.photo  @the_summerschool

 

Shop My Products:

Become a Member of Summer School

My Summer Grace x G-Presets (discount code: SUMMERSCHOOL)

My Pricing Guide

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2 months ago
51 minutes 25 seconds

Summer School - A Photography + Creative Podcast
Life Updates and Live Q+A

Hi everyone! It’s just me this time. I wanted to catch you up on some big life changes, new creative chapters, and what’s next for both me and Summer School. I’m also answering your questions from recent workshops, chatting about pricing, diversifying income, building community, and staying creative online.


Connect with Me:

Subscribe to our emails for updates on all things Summer School!

SUBSCRIBE HERE

Show Notes: the-summerschool.com

Instagram: @summergrace.photo  @the_summerschool

 

Shop My Products:

Become a Member of Summer School

My Summer Grace x G-Presets  (discount code: SUMMERSCHOOL)

My Pricing Guide



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3 months ago
35 minutes 58 seconds

Summer School - A Photography + Creative Podcast
AI for Creators and Professionals: Practical Insights with Nathaniel Reagan

AI for Creators and Professionals: Practical Insights with Nathaniel Reagan

Hey everyone! In this episode I chatted with Nathaniel Reagan, co-founder of Spirit Camp, to talk about how AI and creativity intersect. From shifting his perspective as a skeptic to becoming an advocate for intentional use, Nathaniel shares how AI can act as a mirror of our intentions - helping us work smarter without losing our voice or values.

We cover everything from the environmental impact of AI, to the difference between thoughtful and careless use, to practical tools like Whisper Flow and Claude that can make everyday work more efficient.

 

Meet Nathaniel:

Nathaniel Reagan is an AI educator, co-founder of AI Learning Labs, owner of Key13 Studios, and co-founder and transformation practitioner at Spirit Camp Retreat Center with his partner Julian. A longtime entrepreneur, he became an AI power user out of necessity while balancing multiple ventures. With 20 years of experience—from NGO development work in Mozambique to marketing roles at major New York agencies serving healthcare and biotech clients—he brings both strategic and hands-on expertise to AI education. Nathaniel teaches through real-world applications, showing creators and professionals how to use AI for everything from presentations to business planning. He’s passionate about ensuring AI is used consciously and believes big-hearted humans should guide how technology transforms our world.

 

Subscribe to Summer School to get access to exclusive podcast episodes, classes, an amazing community of photographers + educators, and tons more amazing content.

 Subscribe here

 

Connect with Nathaniel: 

Instagram: @ailearninglabs_

Threads: @ailearninglabs_

X: Ai_LearningLabs

TikTok: @ai.learning.labs

Facebook: AiLearningLabs

 

Connect with Me:

Subscribe to our emails for updates on all things Summer School!

SUBSCRIBE HERE

Show Notes: the-summerschool.com

Instagram: @summergrace.photo  @the_summerschool

 

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Become a Member of Summer School

My Summer Grace x G-Presets (discount code: SUMMERSCHOOL)

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3 months ago
58 minutes 35 seconds

Summer School - A Photography + Creative Podcast
Mastering Flash Photography with Laura Shepherd

Hi everyone! In this episode, I’m chatting with Laura Shepherd about her journey into photography and the role that off camera flash has played in transforming her work. We cover learning flash through trial and error, favorite gear, stepping outside your niche to stay inspired, and finding balance between business, family, and creativity.


Meet Laura:


Laura is a Portland based wedding and elopement photographer. She is the photographer who everyone describes as 'chill' but is always ready to laugh, cry, and party with you! With a love for everything romantic, editorial, and emotional, becoming a wedding photographer came easy to her. Laura is ready to translate your love into a visual editorial that you and your partner can cherish forever... while always having a good time! 


Subscribe to Summer School to get access to exclusive podcast episodes, classes, an amazing community of photographers + educators, and tons more amazing content.

 Subscribe here


Laura's "Master Guide to Off-Camera Flash" is on sale through October 1st for 40% off! Get it HERE


Connect with Laura:

Instagram + TikTok: @laurashepherdimages

Website: www.laurashepherdimages.com

 

Connect with Me:

Subscribe to our emails for updates on all things Summer School!

SUBSCRIBE HERE

Show Notes: the-summerschool.com

Instagram: @summergrace.photo  @the_summerschool

 

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Become a Member of Summer School

My Summer Grace x G-Presets (discount code: SUMMERSCHOOL)

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3 months ago
54 minutes 12 seconds

Summer School - A Photography + Creative Podcast
The Vendor Table: Honest Wedding Photography Conversations

Hi everyone! This week on Summer School, I’m joined by the team behind The Vendor Table podcast - wedding photographers Michael Cassara and Lauren O’Brien. With years of experience and hundreds of weddings between them, Michael and Lauren know the industry inside and out.

Together, they’ve built The Vendor Table into a go-to space for honest conversations, pulling back the curtain on what it’s really like to work in weddings. In our chat, we talk about their journeys as photographers, why they decided to start the podcast, and how they’re using their voices to bring more connection, authenticity, and perspective to both couples and vendors alike.

 

Meet Michael and Lauren:

Mike Cassara & Lauren O’Brien are award-winning wedding photographers based in Long Island, New York. With acombined 20+ years of experience and over 800 weddings captured, they bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the industry.


In January 2023, they launched "The Vendor Table" Podcast, a show that highlights the chaos, thrill, and humor of being full-time wedding photographers. Their goal is to share their
experiences, provide tips and tricks for aspiring photographers and wedding vendors, as well as offer valuable advice to couples planning their weddings.


Since its premiere in March 2023, they have recorded 120 full-length episodes and released 300+ Reels/TikTok videos. Their influence in the industry has also led them to be Summit Speakers at the WPPI 2025 Conference, where they shared their expertise with fellow photographers and creatives.


With a combined 185,000+ followers on Instagram and TikTok, their content continues to engage and inspire a growing community of wedding professionals and engaged couples alike.

 

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Connect with Michael and Lauren: 

Website: www.thevendortable.com | www.michaelcassara.me | www.laurenobrienphoto.com 

Instagram (and all platforms): @thevendortablepod | @michaelcassaraphoto | @laurenobrienphoto

 

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3 months ago
1 hour 13 minutes 25 seconds

Summer School - A Photography + Creative Podcast
Finding Your Style and Staying Inspired in Photography with Brandon Woelfel

Hey everyone! Today I’m joined by the amazing Brandon Woelfel - a photographer known for his colorful, dreamy portraits and his ability to turn ordinary spaces into something magical. We dive into his creative journey from backyard experiments to global brand campaigns.


Meet Brandon:

Brandon Woelfel is a freelance creative portrait photographer and Nikon Creator based in Brooklyn, New York. He enjoys using light and color to transform ordinary spaces into something magical. His favorite aspect of photography is collaborating with small groups of people, sharing a vision to create something unique while having a great time in the process.

 

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TikTok: @brandon_woelfel
YouTube: Brandon Woelfel
Instagram: @brandonwoelfel @bran.wolf

 

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4 months ago
40 minutes 42 seconds

Summer School - A Photography + Creative Podcast
How Community Can Transform Your Photography Career with James Wolf

This week I’m joined by Nashville-based photographer James Wolf. We chat about his journey from Minnesota to running a thriving business in Tennessee, his cinematic approach to photography, and how community has shaped his career. James shares about the importance of styled shoots and retreats, why asking for help matters, and the importance of staying true to your artistic vision.

 

Meet James:


James Wolf is a Nashville based destination wedding photographer with a semi-documentary style that is cinematic-inspired and organic at its core. Originally from Minnesota, James moved to Nashville, TN in 2021 and began to seriously pursue photography a few years later, with 2025 being his first official year as a full-time photographer. James has also worked in the coffee industry for nearly ten years which has resulted in a caffeine-addiction masked by his love for coffee. Being the high-energy extrovert that he is, James loves to make friends everywhere he goes - whether that be a coffee shop, the grocery store, or a completely different city. He enjoys using his free time to spend with friends and hosting dinners and parties. With a passion for people and documenting the stories they carry in a romance-focused and artistic approach, James is eager continue to learn and grow and see where his photography journey takes him.

 

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Connect with James

His website launches soon, along with his own clothing line, so stay tuned for that :)

Pinterest: jameswolfphotography

Instagram: @jameswolfphotography

TikTok: @jameswolfphotography

Facebook: jameswolfphotography 

 

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4 months ago
1 hour 11 minutes 30 seconds

Summer School - A Photography + Creative Podcast
The Importance of Taking Photos in Your Daily Life with Jason Vinson

This week I’m joined by Jason Vinson - photographer, educator, and all-around creative risk-taker. We chat about his personal approach to lighting, why failure is essential to growth, and how his personal projects documenting family life have shaped his storytelling.


Meet Jason:

Jason Vinson is a husband, father, and wedding and documentary photographer, based out of Northwest Arkansas. He has a passion for creatively documenting real moments, as well as taking epic and unique portraits. He has been ranked as the #1 Fearless Photographer in North America and Top 3 in the World for 2021. He is also ranked as one of the Top 100 Fearless Photographers of all time. He is a multi award winning photographer through Junebug Weddings, Worlds Best Wedding Photos, ISPWP, Masters of Wedding Photography, Documentary Family Awards, and more. Jason also is an ambassador for brands such as Stella Pro Lights, Flashpoint, Magmod, Aftershoot, DreambooksPro, Holdfast, DVLOP, and more. In addition to his photography work, Jason spends countless hours educating the photography community. He has been a speaker, instructor, writer, and content creator for establishments such as WPPI, Portrait Masters, Rangefinder, PPA, Fstoppers, and many more.

 

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Connect with Jason:

Website: www.vinsonimages.com

Youtube: @JasonVinson183

Instagram: @vinsonimages_jason

Workshops, conferences, etc. are coming up - follow Jason on instagram to stay in the loop!

 

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4 months ago
1 hour 8 seconds

Summer School - A Photography + Creative Podcast
Welcome to Summer School, the podcast where we explore the world of creativity, entrepreneurship, and beyond. While I may be a wedding photographer by trade, my goal for this podcast is to break free from creative constraints and invite a wide range of guests to join us in thought-provoking conversations. Expect to hear from professionals in various fields – from educators to accountants, musicians to artists, and business owners of all kinds. My aim is to dive deep into the experiences, inspirations, and the nitty gritty of being an entrepreneur. Tune in today, hit subscribe and leave a review if you love what you hear. Summer Grace Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/summergrace.photo/ Summer School Show Notes: https://www.the-summerschool.com/summer-school-show-notes