How Community Can Transform Your Photography Career with James Wolf

02/09/2025 1h 11min

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Episode Synopsis

This week I’m joined by Nashville-based photographer James Wolf. We chat about his journey from Minnesota to running a thriving business in Tennessee, his cinematic approach to photography, and how community has shaped his career. James shares about the importance of styled shoots and retreats, why asking for help matters, and the importance of staying true to your artistic vision. Meet James:James Wolf is a Nashville based destination wedding photographer with a semi-documentary style that is cinematic-inspired and organic at its core. Originally from Minnesota, James moved to Nashville, TN in 2021 and began to seriously pursue photography a few years later, with 2025 being his first official year as a full-time photographer. James has also worked in the coffee industry for nearly ten years which has resulted in a caffeine-addiction masked by his love for coffee. Being the high-energy extrovert that he is, James loves to make friends everywhere he goes - whether that be a coffee shop, the grocery store, or a completely different city. He enjoys using his free time to spend with friends and hosting dinners and parties. With a passion for people and documenting the stories they carry in a romance-focused and artistic approach, James is eager continue to learn and grow and see where his photography journey takes him. Subscribe to Summer School to get access to exclusive podcast episodes, classes, an amazing community of photographers + educators, and tons more amazing content. Subscribe here Connect with JamesHis website launches soon, along with his own clothing line, so stay tuned for that :)Pinterest: jameswolfphotographyInstagram: @jameswolfphotographyTikTok: @jameswolfphotographyFacebook: jameswolfphotography  Connect with Me:Subscribe to our emails for updates on all things Summer School! SUBSCRIBE HEREShow Notes: the-summerschool.comInstagram: @summergrace.photo  @the_summerschool Shop My Products:Become a Member of Summer SchoolMy Summer Grace x G-Presets (discount code: SUMMERSCHOOL)My Pricing GuideSummer School Merch

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