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 School⁠⁠⁠⁠Join me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠WPPI⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get 20% off your ticket using code SUMMER26Subscribe ⁠⁠⁠⁠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!

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 School⁠⁠⁠Join me at ⁠⁠⁠WPPI⁠⁠⁠ and get 20% off your ticket using code SUMMER26Subscribe ⁠⁠⁠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 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

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 School⁠⁠Join me at ⁠⁠WPPI⁠⁠ and get 20% off your ticket using code SUMMER26Subscribe ⁠⁠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:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.grainyboi.com/Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/grainyboiweddings_/

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 School⁠Join me at ⁠WPPI⁠ and get 20% off your ticket using code SUMMER26Subscribe ⁠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 Catalina:Check out her “SEO for Socials” course hereWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://catalinajeaneducation.com/Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/catalinajean/

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 SchoolJoin me at WPPI and get 20% off your ticket using code SUMMER26Subscribe 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 Marina:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marinapolovinkina.comInstagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ogurezkapusta/