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 constr...
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- Jonathan Canlas1 ep
- Peyton Hayez1 ep
- Nirit1 ep
Also: Amir, Kara Mercer
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- 🇺🇸United States · Visual ArtsHOME#1497.1K to 37K
- 🇮🇹Italy · Visual Arts#156.5K to 34K
- 🇮🇳India · Visual Arts#473.3K to 18K
- 🇨🇦Canada · Visual Arts#671.6K to 8.4K
- 🇦🇺Australia · Visual Arts#129336 to 1.8K
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19K to 102K🎙 Weekly cadence·144 episodes·Last published 6d ago - Monthly Reach
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39K to 205K🇺🇸36%🇮🇹33%🇮🇳17%+4 more - Active Followers
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21K to 113K
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/17/26 | Does Photography Gear Actually Matter? | Does photography gear actually matter? I think it does, just not in the way most people think. In this episode, I'm sharing why the cameras and lenses you use can impact your creative style, how certain gear has actually helped me book clients, and why more expensive doesn't always mean better.Connect with Me:Become a Member of Summer SchoolSubscribe 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 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!Try Pic-Time for free using this link: summergracephoto.pic-time.com/referral | 19m 28s | ||||||
| 10/9/26 | Photography Opinions I've Changed My Mind About | Hey everyone! I'm sharing some photography opinions I've completely changed my mind about over the years. From Instagram marketing and destination weddings to camera gear, editing styles, and what success actually looks like as a photographer, we're talking about the things I used to believe and why I see them differently now. Plus, a little life update from another busy week of traveling and shooting weddings!Connect with Me:Become a Member of Summer SchoolSubscribe 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 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!Try Pic-Time for free using this link: summergracephoto.pic-time.com/referral | 29m 32s | ||||||
| 10/3/26 | Why I Still Believe in Photography Conferences | After speaking at an analog photography conference in England, I’ve been thinking a lot about what actually makes photography conferences worth attending. In this episode, I’m sharing my experience at Elevate, what conferences look like from a speaker’s perspective, why I think their value goes way beyond education, and what I’d want to see from photography events in the future.Connect with Me:Become a Member of Summer SchoolSubscribe 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 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!Try Pic-Time for free using this link: summergracephoto.pic-time.com/referral | 28m 35s | ||||||
| 9/24/26 | AI as a Tool, Not a Replacement with James Broadbent | AI has become one of the most debated topics in photography, so I’m sitting down with Narrative founder James Broadbent to ask some of the questions photographers are actually thinking about. We talk about the environmental impact of AI, image privacy and security, whether AI is taking away from creativity, and the difference between using AI to replace your decisions versus using it as a tool to make your workflow faster. We also get into how Narrative approaches AI differently, why your creative decisions still matter, and some of the newest features coming to Narrative.About James Broadbent:James Broadbent is the founder of Narrative, a company that began in Auckland, New Zealand, and has grown to be recognized as one of the nation's leading startups. An internationally renowned photographer, James is celebrated for his work with the photography duo Chasewild. His travels and photographic assignments have taken him to exotic locations like Morocco, the Faroe Islands, India, and Italy, capturing compelling narratives through his lens. James has shared his expertise at numerous photography conferences across Europe, America, and Australasia. Today, Narrative, with a dedicated team of 22, is at the forefront of developing innovative tools for professional photographers, helping them enhance their craft and tell stories more powerfully.Website: https://narrative.so/Instagram: @narrativeappConnect with Me:Become a Member of Summer SchoolSubscribe 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 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!Try Pic-Time for free using this link: summergracephoto.pic-time.com/referral | 1h 09m 41s | ||||||
| 9/18/26 | How I Book Weddings Without Paying for Ads | I’ve never paid for ads to book a wedding. In this episode, I’m breaking down how I’ve built a thriving wedding photography business through Instagram, referrals, networking, vendor relationships, and simply making sure people know what I do. If ads aren’t your thing, there are plenty of other ways to get your work in front of the right people.Connect with Me:Become a Member of Summer SchoolSubscribe 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 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!Try Richards FilmLab at a discount: richardphotolab.com Try Pic-Time for free using this link: summergracephoto.pic-time.com/referral | 28m 44s | ||||||
| 9/11/26 | Why We’re Still Obsessed With Film with Jonathan Goldie | This week I’m sitting down with Jonathan to get VERY nerdy about photography. We’re talking film, weddings, scanning, creative burnout, and going way too far down creative rabbit holes.Jonathan shares how wanting a better way to scan film turned into building his own automated film scanner, plus we talk about photographing weddings (including mine!), cameras failing at the worst time, and finding your way back to actually having fun with photography.Meet Jonathan: Jonathan Goldie is a wedding and editorial photographer with an unhealthy obsession with film and pretty much every process surrounding it. Before photography became his full time career, he worked as a medical laboratory scientist and somehow went from never second shooting a wedding to building his own wedding photography business from scratch.Outside of weddings, Jonathan shoots editorial work and landscapes from his travels, develops and prints film at home when he actually has time, and built a trichromatic film scanner he plans to bring to market because apparently buying a normal scanner wasn’t complicated enough.Connect with Me:Become a Member of Summer SchoolSubscribe 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 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! Try Pic-Time for free using this link: summergracephoto.pic-time.com/referral Connect with Jonathan:Website: jgoldiephotography.comInstagram: @jgoldiephotography | @goldetron | @goldenwandrlust | 1h 29m 39s | ||||||
| 9/3/26 | film photographymarketing+5 | — | Summer SchoolRichards FilmLab+1 | — | film photographymarketing+5 | Narrative | 39m 11s | ||
| 8/20/26 | film photographycost analysis+3 | — | G-PresetsPic-Time+1 | — | film photographycosts+3 | — | 28m 28s | ||
| 8/13/26 | film photographycreativity+3 | Jonathan Canlas | Find LabFilm Is Not Dead+1 | Lehi UT | film photographycreativity+4 | — | 1h 10m 00s | ||
| 8/6/26 | wedding photographymulti-day events+3 | — | G-Presets | — | wedding photographymulti-day wedding+3 | Narrative | 35m 01s | ||
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| 8/1/26 | marketing mistakesphotography+3 | — | G-PresetsNarrative+1 | — | photography marketingsocial media+3 | — | 34m 21s | ||
| 7/18/26 | photography businessnetworking+4 | Peyton Hayez | — | — | photographybusiness strategies+5 | — | 1h 27m 42s | ||
| 7/9/26 | photography softwarePic-Time+3 | NiritAmir | Pic-Time | — | photographysoftware+3 | Narrative | 1h 08m 12s | ||
| 7/2/26 | wedding photographyflash techniques+4 | — | G-PresetsPic-Time+1 | — | wedding photographyflash+5 | — | 23m 22s | ||
| 6/25/26 | film photographywedding photography+3 | — | G-PresetsNarrative+1 | — | film photographyweddings+3 | — | 32m 05s | ||
| 6/19/26 | commercial photographyentrepreneurship+3 | Kara Mercer | House BeautifulArch Digest+2 | SeattlePortland+3 | commercial photographyKara Mercer+5 | — | 55m 24s | ||
| 6/10/26 | Mini Episode: How to Make a Cyanotype | In this episode, I'm sharing a new creative project I've been obsessed with lately: cyanotypes. We talk about what cyanotypes are, how to make them, and why diving into something completely outside of my photography business has been such a refreshing creative reset.I also share the story behind Solar Studios, a new venture combining vintage clothing, cyanotype printing, and making things just for the sake of making them.Connect with Me:Join us at Summer Camp!Become a Member of Summer SchoolSubscribe 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 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!Try Pic-Time for free using this link: summergracephoto.pic-time.com/referral | 18m 55s | ||||||
| 6/3/26 | The Art of Props & Queer Advocacy with Landon Hawkins | This week on the pod, I sat down with wedding photographer and creative powerhouse Landon Hawkins. We talk about using creativity and props to create more intentional imagery, standing out in a saturated industry, and the importance of queer advocacy and representation within the wedding world.Meet Landon:Landon is a queer wedding photographer known for creating cinematic, story driven imagery that blends emotion, movement, and playful creativity. His work often incorporates handmade props, oversized objects, and conceptual set pieces that turn real moments into artful, nostalgic scenes. Inspired by individuality and human connection, he approaches weddings with a mix of documentary storytelling.Connect with Me:Join us at Summer Camp!Become a Member of Summer SchoolSubscribe 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 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!Try Pic-Time for free using this link: summergracephoto.pic-time.com/referralConnect with Landon:Website: www.landonhawkins.comInstagram: @landonhawkinsphotosTikTok: @landonhawkinsphotos | 1h 02m 31s | ||||||
| 5/27/26 | Summer Camp Recap + What You Need to Know About Hosting a Photography Retreat | This week on the pod, I’m recapping Summer Camp and talking about how much this experience grew and evolved from the first camp I ever hosted. From the styled shoots and film lab, to the food, counselors, field day, surprise art gallery, and overall experience - this year felt incredibly intentional and immersive in the best way. I’m also sharing behind-the-scenes lessons on hosting a photography retreat, budgeting, building community, and what actually goes into creating an unforgettable creative experience.Connect with Me:Join us at Summer Camp!Become a Member of Summer SchoolSubscribe 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 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!Try Pic-Time for free using this link: summergracephoto.pic-time.com/referral | 23m 28s | ||||||
| 5/8/26 | 5 Ways to Scale Your Photography Business (And How to Choose Yours) | This week on the pod, I’m sharing my thoughts on scaling as a photographer and the different paths that can come with it. We talk about luxury weddings, associate teams, education, legacy clients, hybrid business models, and figuring out what kind of growth actually fits the life you want. I also share a few personal updates while getting ready for Summer Camp and settling into a new season of life.Connect with Me:Join us at Summer Camp!Become a Member of Summer SchoolSubscribe 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 GuideSummer 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!Try Pic-Time for free using this link: summergracephoto.pic-time.com/referral | 32m 46s | ||||||
| 4/29/26 | A Better Way to Think About Branding: World Building | In this episode, I’m sharing a shift in how I think about branding - from “personal branding” to world building. I talk through how your brand is shaped through every interaction, from social media to your client experience, and what it looks like to stay consistent across all of it. If you’ve been feeling like you’re blending in, this will help you start thinking about how to build something people actually want to be part of.Connect with Me:Join us at Summer Camp!Become a Member of Summer SchoolSubscribe 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 GuideSummer 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!Try Pic-Time for free using this link: summergracephoto.pic-time.com/referral | 32m 59s | ||||||
| 4/22/26 | From Wedding Photographers to Set Designers with Jada and David | This week on the pod, I’m so excited to be chatting with Jada and David about going from wedding photography to building full conceptual sets and creative worlds.We get into burnout, personal projects, and what it actually looks like to pivot and start creating the work you actually want to be known for.Meet Jada + David:Jada and David are a married couple and creative duo. Together, they combine set design, photography, lighting, and motion to create bold, visually striking imagery for musicians, designers, brands, and more. They collaborate closely on every project, handling everything from concept and set builds to lighting, photography, and video.They are currently working on a new personal project called The Attic Series, where they are building 25 sets and producing 25 shoots inside their attic over the course of 100 days, exploring what’s possible within a small, constrained space. Before stepping into this work, they spent nearly a decade as wedding and portrait photographers. In 2020, they shifted their focus and began building custom sets for their shoots. That decision led to their 100 Set Project in 2021, where they built 100 sets and produced 100 shoots in a single year, changing the direction of their careers.Today, Jada and David create custom sets for both personal and client work.Connect with Me:Join us at Summer Camp!Become a Member of Summer SchoolSubscribe 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 GuideSummer 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 Jada + David: Education and Content: jadaanddavid.gumroad.comInstagram: @Jadaanddavid Check out their "Attic Series" on Youtube: youtube.com/jadaanddavid Patreon: patreon.com/c/jadaanddavid | 1h 10m 33s | ||||||
| 4/17/26 | Weddings Aren’t Content Machines with Chris Denner | This week I’m talking with Chris Denner about staying true to yourself as a photographer and not getting pulled into industry trends.Chris shares why “weddings shouldn’t be content machines,” how trends are leading to everyone creating the same images, and why leaning into what makes you different is what actually sets you apart.Meet Chris: Nice to meet you, I’m Chris Denner. I’m a crime-fighting vigilante and I know more Kung Fu than Bruce Lee. Okay….that’s not strictly true. But let’s be honest, it sounds way more exciting than saying that I`m a wedding photographer based in the UK. Basically I photograph for the loud & real couples who want big moments, creative images, and zero cringe, ok?Connect with Me:Join us at Summer Camp!Become a Member of Summer SchoolSubscribe 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 GuideSummer 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: Instagram: @chrisdennerphotography Website: chrisdenner.co.ukSign up for his upcoming workshop here: ignite.photographerbusinessacademy.co.uk | 1h 06m 16s | ||||||
| 4/7/26 | Finding Your Taste and Style as a Wedding Photographer with Joshua Woodland | Hi everyone! This week on the pod, I’m chatting with Joshua Woodland, a UK-based wedding photographer whose work blends fashion, film, and storytelling. We talk about finding inspiration outside of the wedding industry, how your taste develops over time, and what it actually takes to get your work seen. It’s a real conversation about growing creatively while building a sustainable photography business.Meet Joshua: Joshua is a UK based wedding photographer - documenting stories across the UK and Europe. Joshua’s photography blends editorial composition with emotional storytelling, using light and environment to shape each frame. Creating imagery that feels transportive.Connect with Me:Join us at Summer Camp!Become a Member of Summer SchoolSubscribe 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 GuideSummer 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 Joshua: Instagram: @joshuawoodlandphoto Website: joshuawoodland.com | 48m 17s | ||||||
| 3/31/26 | How to Pose Couples as a Wedding Photographer with Summer Grace | In this episode, I’m sharing my approach to posing as a photographer - and why posing isn’t actually the most important part of a photo.I break down how I start with light and environment, and how I guide couples in a way that feels natural, not forced.If your photos have been feeling stiff, this will help you rethink posing entirely.Connect with Me:Join us at Summer Camp!Become a Member of Summer SchoolSubscribe 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 GuideSummer 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! | 27m 41s | ||||||
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Chart history for Summer School - A Photography + Creative Podcast
Peaked at #15 in Italy, currently #15 in Italy.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | — | #15 | #15 | — |
| India | — | #47 | #47 | — |
| Canada | — | #67 | #67 | — |
| BE | — | #68 | #68 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #111 | #111 | — |
| Australia | — | #129 | #129 | — |
| United States | — | #149 | #149 | — |
| Ireland | — | #160 | #160 | — |
| France | — | #169 | #169 | — |
| PL | — | #172 | #172 | — |
Chart Positions
10 placements across 10 markets.
Chart Positions
10 placements across 10 markets.