# Building Community as a Photographer with Alex Nena

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Podcast: [Summer School - A Photography + Creative Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/summer-school-a-photography-creative-podcast-6646284)
Published: 2026-01-27T17:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/summer-grace/episodes/Building-Community-as-a-Photographer-with-Alex-Nena-e3e874v
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## Resource

In this episode, I sat down with Alex Nena, and we’re unpacking what community actually looks like in the photography industry. We talk about building real connections, navigating comparison, and why having people around you matters both personally and professionally. It’s an honest conversation about growth, support, and not trying to do everything on your own. Meet Alex: Alex Nena is a vintage- inspired wedding and elopement photographer based in California. Her work blends old world and modern elegance together capturing weddings that feel both intimate and cinematic. She is known for mostly for her low light capabilities and vintage look. Beyond her client work she is passionate about giving back to the photo community believing that knowledge is meant to be shared and creative growth thrives in community. Connect with Me: Join us at Summer Camp ! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 Alex: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ https://byalexnena.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byalexnena/?hl=en

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