# Ins and Outs of 2026 for Photographers

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Podcast: [Summer School - A Photography + Creative Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/summer-school-a-photography-creative-podcast-6646284)
Published: 2026-01-06T17:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/summer-grace/episodes/Ins-and-Outs-of-2026-for-Photographers-e3d888e
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## Resource

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 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!

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