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.
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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.
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24 Sept 2026
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.
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*Summer School is powered by Narrative (https://narrative.so/select?affiliate=summergrace) — 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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18 Sept 2026
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 School (https://www.the-summerschool.com/membership)
Subscribe here (https://summerschool.myflodesk.com/dttnafljk9) to our emails for updates on all things Summer School!
Instagram: @summergrace.photo (https://www.instagram.com/summergrace.photo/) @the_summerschool (https://www.instagram.com/the_summerschool/)
Shop My Products:
Summer Grace x G-Presets (https://www.the-summerschool.com/presets) ( (https://www.gpresets.com/product/summer-grace-presets/)discount code: SUMMERSCHOOL)
Pricing Guide (https://www.the-summerschool.com/pricing-guide)
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*Summer School is powered by Narrative (https://narrative.so/select?affiliate=summergrace) — 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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Who has been a guest on Summer School
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Andrew Keher
Chris J Evans
Layni Becker
Joshua Huggett
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
15 ratings
Spotify
4.7 / 5
53 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 73 / 100
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Social presence
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Engagement
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