2023 Speakers

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Art Wolfe
Art Wolfe
B&H Guest Speaker
Born in Washington State, Art Wolfe is an American photographer and conservationist, best known for color images of landscapes, wildlife and native cultures. He graduated from the University of Washington with bachelor's degrees in fine arts and art education in 1975, where he studied under professors such as Jacob Lawrence. His photography career spans five decades. During that time, he has worked on every continent, documenting scenes in hundreds of locations, and covering a dazzling array of projects. He still calls the city of Seattle home.


Casey Neistat
Casey Neistat
JOBY Ambassador
Award-winning filmmaker, storyteller and YouTube legend, Casey Neistat, is a digital creator whose videos have reached billions. You can still catch him exiting his studio on his skateboard with his camera and mic in hand, ready to vlog his next adventure. Casey’s creative process is unique and inspires digital creators to think outside the box, and redefine their creative potential. To Casey, it’s not the idea that matters, it’s the execution that makes the difference. Anything can happen while filming and creators need to be ready to catch it.


Scott Kelby
Scott Kelby
Photographer and Author
Scott Kelby is the president of KelbyOne, an online educational community dedicated to photographers. He is also the editor, publisher, and co-founder of Photoshop User magazine, as well as the host of The Grid, a live weekly talk show. Additionally, he founded the Scott Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk™. As a photographer, designer, and award-winning author, his notable works include Light It, Shoot It, Retouch It, The Photoshop Book for Digital Photographers, The Flash Book, The Natural Light Photography Book, and The Digital Photography Book, which is the best-selling book on digital photography to date.


Mark Seliger
Mark Seliger
B&H Guest Speaker
Mark Seliger is a photographer whose clients include Vanity Fair, Elle, GQ, Italian Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, German Vogue, Adidas, Anheuser-Busch, Lee, McDonald’s, Netflix, Ralph Lauren, Ray-Ban and many more. His photographs are part of the permanent collection of the Houston Fine Art Museum, as well as the National Portrait Gallery in London and the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. Seliger is the recipient of awards such as: Alfred Eisenstaedt Award, Lucie Award, Clio Grand Prix, Cannes Lions Grand Prix, ASME’s and the 2019 Texas Medal of Arts Award.


Grace Wells
Grace Wells
B&H Guest Speaker
Grace helps brands find and express their voices on social media to raise awareness and solidify consumer loyalty. Best known for her series, "Making Epic Commercials for Random Objects," which has garnered 134M views across 21 videos for objects like an egg, dirt, milk and a crumb, Grace has built a TikTok creator platform of over 2.4M followers with 55M likes. Grace produces, directs and edits both paid and organic content for brands such as L'Oreal, The Weather Channel, Sabra, Poppi and Dawn to create fresh and exciting videos.


Dan Winters
Dan Winters
B&H Guest Speaker
Dan Winters is widely recognized for his celebrity portraiture, scientific and aerospace photography, photojournalism and illustrations. He has won 100+ awards globally, including a World Press Photo award, the Alfred Eisenstaedt Award for Magazine Photography, the Art Directors Club of New York and Life Magazine, among others. He was also honored by Kodak as a photo “Icon” in their biographical “Legends” series. Winters has published six books and had multiple solo exhibitions in NYC, Los Angeles, Savannah, Siena, Italy, Madrid, Spain and Sharjah, UAE.


Shuang Hu
Shuang Hu
Actress, Producer, and Content Creator
Shuang Hu is a talented Chinese-Australian actress, writer, director, producer, and content creator who has gained over 12 million followers since starting her online content in March 2020. Her YouTube channel, THEONESHU, was listed as one of the top 50 most viewed US channels by Tubefilter.com, and her most viral short-form video has received over 298 million views. Shuang has appeared in various TV shows, films, and plays, including "The Family Law" (Hulu) and "Beyond the Reef" (Amazon Prime). She also co-wrote, co-created, produced, and starred in Amazon Prime's first original feature film, "Five Blind Dates," launched in February 2024, and she aims to continue sharing engaging stories across different platforms.


Drex Lee
Drex Lee
Creator and Filmmaker
Drex Lee is an iconic filmmaker known for his signature "Epic 1 Shot" style, which has captivated audiences across social media. He inspires both emerging and established creators with simple yet effective filming techniques. With over 6 billion views on his channels alone, he has caught the attention of Hollywood heavyweights and collaborated with some of the most notable A-listers in Los Angeles. Drex creates content across various genres, with his favorites being Action Choreography, Super Cars, Culinary Arts, and Travel. He embodies the philosophy of always creating and finding joy in his craft.


Pressley Hosbach
Pressley Hosbach
Content Creator
Pressley, 18, is an actress, musician, and content creator based in sunny Los Angeles, CA. Recently featured in Nickelodeon's "Erin & Aaron," she also hosted the Kids' Choice Awards Orange Carpet and appears on popular fashion magazine covers. She is known for her viral TikTok videos on skincare, fashion, beauty, hair, and sneakers. With a background in dance—she starred in the final season of "Dance Moms"—Pressley is dedicated to inspiring others and is open to brand collaborations, tackling her aspirations with drive, determination, and a positive attitude.


Thandiwe Muriu
Thandiwe Muriu
Visual Artist
Thandiwe Muriu is a Kenyan artist known for creating surreal illusions using vibrant kitenge fabric, reflecting themes of womanhood and identity. A self-taught photographer, she discovered her passion at 14 and quickly gained recognition in the male-dominated advertising industry, culminating in her first solo campaign by age 23 and working with major East African companies by 2019. Her initial project, the Camo series, emerged from her experiences as a woman in this field, pushing her artistic boundaries while blending cultural practices and contemporary issues. Today, Muriu's work is represented in prestigious collections, including the Collection Gervanne + Matthias Leridon and the Fondation Gandur pour l’Art, and she is acknowledged as a rising star in contemporary photography.


Peter McKinnon
Peter McKinnon
Photographer
Peter McKinnon is a globally renowned filmmaker, photographer, and content creator. He is known for his cinematic style, dynamic YouTube presence and collaborations with brands like Canon and Red Bull. McKinnon empowers his audience of 6 million on YouTube and 3 million on Instagram with tutorials, gear reviews, visual storytelling, and inspiration that breaks creative boundaries. Peter was the 2019 Shorty Award winner as Breakout YouTuber of the Year; the 2020 Streamy Award winner for Best in Cinematography, and his work has been minted and serialized into the Canadian Currency & Archives of the Royal Canadian Mint.


John Kreidler
John Kreidler
Leica Photowalk Lead
Elizabeth Krist
Elizabeth Krist
B&H Guest Speaker
Heather Krut
Heather Krut
Canon Photowalk Lead
Joshua Kulic
Joshua Kulic
Head of Post and Executive Producer on Beast Games
Brittany Eliza Kunkel
Brittany Eliza Kunkel
Nikon Photowalk Lead
Ed Lachman, ASC
Ed Lachman, ASC
Oscar Nominated Director and Cinematographer
Reesa Lake
Reesa Lake
VP, Head of Creator & Agency Partnerships
Kesha Lambert
Kesha Lambert
Sony Artisan
Frans Lanting
Frans Lanting
National Geographic Photographer
Olivier Laurent
Olivier Laurent
B&H Guest Reviewer
Tyshon Lawrence
Tyshon Lawrence
Creator, Model, and Adventure Enthusiast
Daphne Le
Daphne Le
Director, Actor, and Creator
Reagan Lear
Reagan Lear
Social Media Specialist at B&H Photo
Sarah Leen
Sarah Leen
B&H Guest Reviewer
Fannita Leggett
Fannita Leggett
Content Creator
Neil Leifer
Neil Leifer
Photographer
Nino Leitner
Nino Leitner
Cinematographer and Co-CEO of CineD and MZed
Two Lewis
Two Lewis
Co-Founder, Investor, and Executive Producer
Vlad Litinetsky
Vlad Litinetsky
Entertainment Talent Partnerships Lead at Snapchat
Gregory Littley
Gregory Littley
Digital Marketer and Creator
Sissi Lu
Sissi Lu
Photographer and Creator
Preston Luke
Preston Luke
Photographer and Content Creator
Dani Mack
Dani Mack
Photographer
Mylene Mae
Mylene Mae
Creator
Ron Magill
Ron Magill
Nikon Ambassador
Susan Magnano
Susan Magnano
Photographer
Stephen Mallon
Stephen Mallon
B&H Guest Reviewer
Mark Mann
Mark Mann
Photographer
Andy Mann
Andy Mann
Sony Artisan
Andy Marcus
Andy Marcus
B&H Guest Reviewer
Chris McGinnis
Chris McGinnis
OM SYSTEM Photowalk Lead
Joe McNally
Joe McNally
Photographer
Kevin Xian Ming Yu
Kevin Xian Ming Yu
Filmmaker
Michelle Mitchell
Michelle Mitchell
Head of Culture & Content Equity, Content Partnerships at Meta
Cristina Mittermeier
Cristina Mittermeier
Keynote Speaker, Photographer, and Conservationist
Arthur Morris
Arthur Morris
Photographer
Danny Murphy
Danny Murphy
Senior Editor/ Host from Page Six
Kurt Mutchler
Kurt Mutchler
B&H Guest Reviewer
National Parks at Night
National Parks at Night
Night Photography
Sade Ndya
Sade Ndya
B&H Guest Speaker
Flo Ngala
Flo Ngala
Photographer and Content Creator
Chris Niccolls (PetaPixel)
Chris Niccolls (PetaPixel)
Podcaster and Creator
Christen Nino De Guzman
Christen Nino De Guzman
Founder of Clara for Creators
Shotti, NYC
Shotti, NYC
Fujifilm Photowalk Lead
Justin Odisho
Justin Odisho
Content Creator and Video Editor
Jordan Orme
Jordan Orme
Creator and Editor
Todd Owyoung
Todd Owyoung
Photographer & Nikon Ambassador
Adrian Per
Adrian Per
B&H Guest Speaker
Maria Perez
Maria Perez
Creative Production Stage MC
Lester Picker
Lester Picker
Photographer
Clifford Pickett
Clifford Pickett
Photographer
Frank Poe
Frank Poe
Creator Economy Attorney
Jared "FroKnowsPhoto" Polin
Jared "FroKnowsPhoto" Polin
Photographer and Creator
Jasmine Quiñones
Jasmine Quiñones
Filmmaker
Jesús Ramirez
Jesús Ramirez
B&H Guest Speaker
Chloe Ramirez
Chloe Ramirez
Photographer
Lina Renzina
Lina Renzina
Head of Creators at Verizon
Robert Rodriguez Jr.
Robert Rodriguez Jr.
Photographer
Keren Sachs
Keren Sachs
Founder and CEO of The Luupe
Garrett Sammons
Garrett Sammons
Litepanels Ambassador
Beth Saravo
Beth Saravo
Concert Photographer and Content Creator
Dan Savoie
Dan Savoie
Photographer
Jim Schmelzer
Jim Schmelzer
Lumix Photowalk Lead
Jaron Schneider (PetaPixel)
Jaron Schneider (PetaPixel)
Creator and Podcaster
Chris Sein
Chris Sein
Cinematographer and Content Creator
Brooke Shaden
Brooke Shaden
Photographer
Tara Sheffer
Tara Sheffer
Producer
Kristina Sherk
Kristina Sherk
Photographer and Adobe Instructor
Ricky Shoebio
Ricky Shoebio
Visual Storyteller and Creative Director
Malike Sidibe
Malike Sidibe
Nikon Ambassador and Photographer
Steve Simon
Steve Simon
Photographer
Jenna Sinatra
Jenna Sinatra
Creator
Ashok Sinha
Ashok Sinha
B&H Guest Reviewer
Brian Skerry
Brian Skerry
Nikon Ambassador
Frank Smith
Frank Smith
OM SYSTEM Ambassador
Matthew Jordan Smith
Matthew Jordan Smith
Photographer
Tom A. Smith
Tom A. Smith
Photographer
Oren Soffer
Oren Soffer
Director of Photography
Sarina Soriano
Sarina Soriano
Producer, Videographer, and Content Creator
Kay Sorin
Kay Sorin
Event Producer
Ben Staley
Ben Staley
Lumix Ambassador
Kyler Steele
Kyler Steele
Creator and Photographer
Harvey Stein
Harvey Stein
Photographer
Susan Stripling
Susan Stripling
Canon Explorer of Light
Matthew Sutherland
Matthew Sutherland
Wedding Cinematographer
Art Suwansang
Art Suwansang
Photographer
Kyra Sweeney
Kyra Sweeney
Co-Founder and Marketing Director of Lost Objects, and Actor
Brendan Sweeney
Brendan Sweeney
CEO of Filmmakers Academy and Co-Founder of Lost Objects
Susan May Tell
Susan May Tell
B&H Guest Reviewer
Deanna Testa
Deanna Testa
Head of Creator Marketing at B&H Photo
Ines Thompson
Ines Thompson
Photographer
Jonathan Thorpe
Jonathan Thorpe
Photographer
Roberto Valenzuela
Roberto Valenzuela
Photographer
Mindy Véissid
Mindy Véissid
Photographer
Vincent Versace
Vincent Versace
Nikon Ambassador
Kendall Vertes
Kendall Vertes
Content Creator
Ami Vitale
Ami Vitale
National Geographic Photographer
Benjamin Von Wong
Benjamin Von Wong
Artist and Photographer
Sir Wade
Sir Wade
Animator, VFX Artist, & Full-Time Content Creator
Jacob Wallach
Jacob Wallach
Creator and Community Builder