Summer School - A Photography + Creative Podcast

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

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 act

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, network

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 creativ

You Asked I Answered

Hey everyone! In this episode, I’m answering your questions about film photography, marketing, networking, growing a photography business, motherhood, getting into educat

Is Film Photography a Scam?

Is film photography actually a scam? In this episode, I’m breaking down the real costs of shooting film, why clients still want it, and how to add film to your photograph

Film Photography, Creativity, and Finding Your Own Voice with Jonathan Canlas

I’m so excited to sit down with Jonathan Canlas, founder of the Find Lab, and someone who has been shooting, teaching, and advocating for film photography for decades. We

Everything That Goes Into Photographing a Multi-Day Wedding

Hey everyone! I'm taking you behind the scenes of photographing a multi day wedding and everything that goes into it. From travel, packing, and testing gear to working wi

The Biggest Marketing Mistakes I See Photographers Make

In this episode, I'm talking about the biggest marketing mistakes I see photographers make and how to fix them. We cover why social media shouldn't be your only marketing

The Mindset and Business Strategies Behind a Successful Photography Career with Peyton Hayez

Hey everyone! In this episode, Peyton shares practical advice on growing a photography business through networking, word-of-mouth marketing, and collaboration. We also ta

The Software Every Photographer Needs to Know About

Hi everyone! I'm so excited for this episode because I'm sitting down with Nirit and Amir, the founders of Pic-Time, to hear the story behind one of photography's favorit

6 Ways to Level Up Your Wedding Photography

In this episode, I'm sharing six practical ways to elevate your wedding photography, including how I use flash, pose editorial group photos, find better light, anticipate

How and Why I Shoot Film at Weddings

Film photography has completely changed the way I shoot weddings, and in this episode I'm sharing everything you guys always ask me about it. We talk about how I got star

Breaking Into Commercial Photography with Kara Mercer

In this episode, I sat down with Kara Mercer, whose career has taken her from photographing weddings to working with tourism boards, hotels, designers, and brands all ove

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 s

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 ima

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

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,

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 int

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