Speaker Schedule

Explore Bild’s full schedule and the three separate content tracks to diversify your expo experience.

Schedule & Tracks

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Bild Full Schedule

Hear from the world’s best photographers, content creators, and filmmakers who will help you elevate your craft to new heights. Javits Center North Hall, 4th Floor.

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
1 Main Stage, 4th Floor
 
Gabe Biderman
Opening Remarks
Gabe Biderman, Senior Rep I Event Marketing at B&H Photo

Brought to you by B&H and Sony

 
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
1 Main Stage, 4th Floor
 
Cristina Mittermeier
Between Two Worlds
Cristina Mittermeier, Keynote Speaker, Photographer, and Conservationist

  

 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1 Main Stage, 4th Floor
Photography
Matthew Jordan Smith
The Lens of Change: How Photography Transforms Lives
Matthew Jordan Smith, Photographer

 
Content Creation Stage, 4th Floor
Content Creation
Stephanie Hind Jake Webb
Future-Proofing the Creator Economy
Stephanie Hind, Head of Top Creator Partnerships, Patreon
Jake Webb, Founder and CEO of Slash MGMT

  

 
Create and Capture Stage, 4th Floor
Content Creation
Bea Chu
The Sound Effect: Audio for Creators
Bea Chu, Creative Director, Producer, and Creator

Brought to you by B&H

 
Filmmaking Stage, 4th Floor
Filmmaking
Shane Hurlbut, ASC Oren Soffer
The Future of Filmmaking
Shane Hurlbut, ASC, Co-Founder of Filmmakers Academy and Cinematographer
Oren Soffer, Director of Photography

Brought to you by B&H

 
Photo Editing Stage, 4th Floor
Photography
Clifford Pickett
FLOW: A Cutting-Edge Lightroom workflow
Clifford Pickett, Photographer

Brought to you by B&H

 
Photography Stage, 4th Floor
Photography
Flo Ngala
Presentation with Flo Ngala
Flo Ngala, Photographer and Content Creator

 
Photo Lighting Experience, 4th Floor
Photography
Anya Anti
​​Power Of Props And Set Design For Creating Realistic Fine Art Composites
Anya Anti, Photographer

Brought to you by B&H

 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
1 Main Stage, 4th Floor
Photography
Thandiwe Muriu
The Heart Of Photography: Turning Identity Into Art
Thandiwe Muriu, Visual Artist

   

 
Content Creation Stage, 4th Floor
Content Creation
Pressley Hosbach Fannita Leggett Kendall Vertes
Diversifying Your Niche
Pressley Hosbach, Content Creator
Fannita Leggett, Content Creator
Kendall Vertes, Content Creator

 
Create and Capture Stage, 4th Floor
Content Creation
Chris Sein Jordan Orme
CapCut Editing Class
Chris Sein, Cinematographer and Content Creator
Jordan Orme, Creator and Editor

 
Filmmaking Stage, 4th Floor
Filmmaking
Paul Daniel Chris Greer
Scenes and Stories: On the Road with PBS's View Finders
Paul Daniel, Photographer and Filmmaker
Chris Greer, Producer and Photographer

 
Photo Editing Stage, 4th Floor
Photography
Kristina Sherk
Photoshop AI for Portrait Photographers
Kristina Sherk, Photographer and Adobe Instructor

Brought to you by B&H

 
Photography Stage, 4th Floor
Photography
Marina Williams
Developing Colorful, Creative Concepts for Portrait Photographers
Marina Williams, Photographer and Creator

 
Photo Lighting Experience, 4th Floor
Photography
Susan Magnano
From Flashlights to Fine Art: A Live Light Painting Portrait Demo
Susan Magnano, Photographer

Brought to you by B&H

 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1 Main Stage, 4th Floor
 
Shuang Hu Barbara Jones Lina Renzina Keren Sachs
Women in Media: Breaking Barriers
Shuang Hu, Actress, Producer, and Content Creator
Barbara Jones, Founder and CEO of Outshine Talent
Lina Renzina, Head of Creators at Verizon
Keren Sachs, Founder and CEO of The Luupe

Brought to you by B&H

 
Content Creation Stage, 4th Floor
Content Creation
Justin Odisho
The Power of Posting: 10 Tips From 10+ years on YouTube
Justin Odisho, Content Creator and Video Editor

Brought to you by B&H

 
Create and Capture Stage, 4th Floor
Content Creation
Matcrackz Anna Blore
Creating (and Monetizing!) High Quality Content on TikTok
Matcrackz, Content Creator
Anna Blore, Global Creator Programs Lead, TikTok

Brought to you by B&H

 
Filmmaking Stage, 4th Floor
Filmmaking
Carol Cuddy Janice Kovach Jon Crowley
The State of the Film Industry
Carol Cuddy, Producer
Janice Kovach, Commissioner, NJMPTV
Jon Crowley, Executive Director

 
Photo Editing Stage, 4th Floor
Photography
Brooke Shaden
Top 10 Methods for Fine Art Editing
Brooke Shaden, Photographer

 
Photography Stage, 4th Floor
Photography
Mark Mann
Lighting Your Signature Portrait
Mark Mann, Photographer

 
Photo Lighting Experience, 4th Floor
Photography
Sarah Edmunds
Shaping Light for Beauty Portraiture
Sarah Edmunds, Photographer

 
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
1 Main Stage, 4th Floor
Content Creation
 
Coming Soon
 

 
Content Creation Stage, 4th Floor
Content Creation
Marissa Hill Rajni Jacques
Creativity & Connection: How Creators are Finding Success on Snapchat
Marissa Hill, Executive Producer at Shade Studios
Rajni Jacques, Global Head of Fashion & Beauty at Snapchat

 
Create and Capture Stage, 4th Floor
Filmmaking
Sir Wade
Beyond Motion Graphics: Practical Animation & VFX
Sir Wade, Animator, VFX Artist, & Full-Time Content Creator

 
Filmmaking Stage, 4th Floor
Filmmaking
Sean Weiner
Shorts: From Filmmaking to Film Festivals
Sean Weiner, Producer and Professor

 
Photo Editing Stage, 4th Floor
Photography
Roberto Valenzuela
How I Retouch: Real, Elegant, and Built for Speed
Roberto Valenzuela, Photographer

 
Photography Stage, 4th Floor
Photography
National Parks at Night
Night Sight: The Magic of Photography After Dark
National Parks at Night, Night Photography

Brought to you by B&H

 
Photo Lighting Experience, 4th Floor
Photography
Peter Hurley
The Hurley Triangle: Beauty light for Close-up Portraiture
Peter Hurley, Photographer

 
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
1 Main Stage, 4th Floor
Photography
Ami Vitale
Wild Hope: Stories That Drive Change
Ami Vitale, National Geographic Photographer

Brought to you by Nikon

 
Content Creation Stage, 4th Floor
Content Creation
Thomas Kim
Monetization for Creators
Thomas Kim, Director of Product Management, Creator Monetization, and Support at YouTube

 
Create and Capture Stage, 4th Floor
Filmmaking
Andy To
Telling Real Stories in a Short-Form World: A Creator’s Blueprint
Andy To, Filmmaker and Photographer

 
Filmmaking Stage, 4th Floor
Filmmaking
Sarah Brannan Sam Cutler-Kreutz
How to Direct and Produce an Oscar-Winning Short Film
Sarah Brannan, Director of Trust
Sam Cutler-Kreutz, Director, Writer, and Producer

 
Photo Editing Stage, 4th Floor
Photography
Julieanne Kost
Mastering Landscapes with Lightroom and Photoshop
Julieanne Kost, Digital Imaging Expert

 
Photography Stage, 4th Floor
Photography
Ethan Barber
From Stills to Story
Ethan Barber, Photographer and Content Creator

Brought to you by B&H

 
Photo Lighting Experience, 4th Floor
Photography
Mark Mann
The Art of Portrait Lighting
Mark Mann, Photographer

 
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
1 Main Stage, 4th Floor
Photography
Scott Kelby
How to Use Lightroom & Photoshop’s AI Features and Still Sleep at Night
Scott Kelby, Photographer and Author

Brought to you by B&H

 
Content Creation Stage, 4th Floor
Content Creation
Cassandra Bankson Gregory Littley Jacob Wallach
Content That Connects: Building Emotional Engagement with Your Audience
Cassandra Bankson, Creator
Gregory Littley, Digital Marketer and Creator
Jacob Wallach, Creator and Community Builder

Brought to you by B&H

 
Create and Capture Stage, 4th Floor
Content Creation
Justin Odisho
The Future of AI and Editing: Adobe Premiere Pro & Beyond
Justin Odisho, Content Creator and Video Editor

Brought to you by B&H

 
Filmmaking Stage, 4th Floor
Filmmaking
Elena Buenrostro
Sky-High Content: Unlocking the Power of Drones
Elena Buenrostro, Founder & CEO, Women Who Drone

Brought to you by B&H

 
Photo Editing Stage, 4th Floor
Photography
Robert Rodriguez Jr.
From Composition to Paper: Mastering the Full Creative Workflow for Fine Art Printing
Robert Rodriguez Jr., Photographer

 
Photography Stage, 4th Floor
Photography
Chris Chu Gabriela Gabrielaa Ricky Shoebio
Building Community in Photography
Chris Chu, Documentary Photographer and Creator
Gabriela Gabrielaa, Photographer
Ricky Shoebio, Visual Storyteller and Creative Director

Brought to you by B&H

 
Photo Lighting Experience, 4th Floor
Photography
Rob Grimm
In-Camera Commercial AI Photoshoot
Rob Grimm, Photographer

Brought to you by B&H

 
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Content Creation Stage, 4th Floor
Content Creation
Barbara Jones Tyshon Lawrence Jenna Sinatra
Keeping it Real: Building a Personal Brand Through Authenticity
Barbara Jones, Founder and CEO of Outshine Talent
Tyshon Lawrence, Creator, Model, and Adventure Enthusiast
Jenna Sinatra, Creator

Brought to you by B&H

 
Create and Capture Stage, 4th Floor
Filmmaking
Jasmine Quiñones
Storytelling in the Edit
Jasmine Quiñones, Filmmaker

 
Filmmaking Stage, 4th Floor
Filmmaking
Ed Lachman, ASC
Discovering Character through Images, with Ed Lachman, ASC
Ed Lachman, ASC, Oscar Nominated Director and Cinematographer

 
Photo Editing Stage, 4th Floor
Photography
Lester Picker
Fine Art B&W: From Capture to Perfecting the Print
Lester Picker, Photographer

 
Photography Stage, 4th Floor
Photography
Mylene Mae Beth Saravo Matthew Sutherland
Storytelling That Sells: Crafting Unforgettable Content
Mylene Mae, Creator
Beth Saravo, Concert Photographer and Content Creator
Matthew Sutherland, Wedding Cinematographer

Brought to you by B&H

 
Photo Lighting Experience, 4th Floor
Photography
Martin Dörsch Ines Thompson
Become a Creative Powerhouse with AI and Lighting
Martin Dörsch, Photographer
Ines Thompson, Photographer

 

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
1 Main Stage, 4th Floor
 
Menashe Horowitz
Opening Remarks
Menashe Horowitz, B&H Photo CEO

Brought to you by B&H

 
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
1 Main Stage, 4th Floor
Photography
Peter McKinnon
Presentation with Peter McKinnon
Peter McKinnon, Photographer

 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1 Main Stage, 4th Floor
Photography
Frans Lanting Cristina Mittermeier Ami Vitale Lauren Walsh
Photographers for the Planet: Storytelling to Save Our World
Frans Lanting, National Geographic Photographer
Cristina Mittermeier, Keynote Speaker, Photographer, and Conservationist
Ami Vitale, National Geographic Photographer
Lauren Walsh, Documentary Photographer

Brought to you by B&H

 
Content Creation Stage, 4th Floor
Content Creation
Keegan Evans
Frame by Frame: Mastering the Art of Visual Storytelling
Keegan Evans, Videographer, Photographer, and Content Creator

 
Create and Capture Stage, 4th Floor
Filmmaking
David Geffin
Built, Not Born: How To Thrive as a Self Taught Filmmaker in a Shifting Industry
David Geffin, Director and Cinematographer

 
Filmmaking Stage, 4th Floor
Filmmaking
Ryan Elwell Joshua Kulic
Behind The Scenes of MrBeast
Ryan Elwell, Head of Camera Department for MrBeast
Joshua Kulic, Head of Post and Executive Producer on Beast Games

 
Photo Editing Stage, 4th Floor
Photography
Dave Cross
Photoshop + Photography: Blend Your Camera Skills with Photoshop to Create Magical Images
Dave Cross, Photographer

Brought to you by B&H

 
Photography Stage, 4th Floor
Photography
Peter Baumgarten
Creative Landscapes: Day and Night
Peter Baumgarten, Photographer

 
Photo Lighting Experience, 4th Floor
Photography
Joe McNally
Light and Lens! Fast Paced Portraits
Joe McNally, Photographer

Brought to you by Nikon

 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
1 Main Stage, 4th Floor
Photography
Chris Burkard
Creating Lasting Impact Through Authentic Storytelling
Chris Burkard, Photographer and Filmmaker

 
Content Creation Stage, 4th Floor
 
Rajni Jacques Vlad Litinetsky
Snap School: The ABCs of Content Creation on Snapchat
Rajni Jacques, Global Head of Fashion & Beauty at Snapchat
Vlad Litinetsky, Entertainment Talent Partnerships Lead at Snapchat

 
Create and Capture Stage, 4th Floor
Photography
Jeff Cable
What it is Like to Photograph the Olympic Games for Team USA
Jeff Cable, Photographer

Brought to you by B&H

 
Filmmaking Stage, 4th Floor
Filmmaking
Steve Giralt
Unreal to Real: Insights from Practical and Virtual Production
Steve Giralt, Filmmaker

Brought to you by B&H

 
Photo Editing Stage, 4th Floor
Photography
Lester Picker
The Art of Creating a Portfolio: From Image Selection to Paper Impact
Lester Picker, Photographer

 
Photography Stage, 4th Floor
Photography
Irene Yee
Climbing, Cameras, and Chaos: From Hobbyist to Hanging Off Cliffs
Irene Yee, Photographer

 
Photo Lighting Experience, 4th Floor
Photography
Ana Brandt
Maternity Photoshoot: Working with Light and Fabrics
Ana Brandt, Photographer

Brought to you by B&H

 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1 Main Stage, 4th Floor
Photography
Lynsey Addario
On the Frontlines, a Life of Love and War
Lynsey Addario, Photojournalist

 
Content Creation Stage, 4th Floor
Content Creation
Daphne Le Metronade
Epic Edits: Mastering VFX & Video Production
Daphne Le, Director, Actor, and Creator
Metronade, Video Editor and VFX Artist

Brought to you by B&H

 
Create and Capture Stage, 4th Floor
Photography
Elizabeth Greenberg
The Power of Daily Creative Practice
Elizabeth Greenberg, Photographer and Educator

Brought to you by B&H  

 
Filmmaking Stage, 4th Floor
Filmmaking
Sarina Soriano
Framing the Shot: A 9-Year Journey Breaking Barriers in Sports Filmmaking
Sarina Soriano, Producer, Videographer, and Content Creator

 
Photo Editing Stage, 4th Floor
Photography
Kyler Steele
Cinematic Color Grading: Lightroom Essentials
Kyler Steele, Creator and Photographer

 
Photography Stage, 4th Floor
Photography
Jonathan Thorpe
Narrative Lighting for Cinematic Photos
Jonathan Thorpe, Photographer

 
Photo Lighting Experience, 4th Floor
Photography
Chloe Ramirez
BEND THE LIGHT, BREAK THE RULES: Creative Lighting That Evokes Emotion
Chloe Ramirez, Photographer

Brought to you by B&H

 
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
1 Main Stage, 4th Floor
Content Creation
Drex Lee
Behind the Lens: Secrets of Viral Video Success
Drex Lee, Creator and Filmmaker

Brought to you by B&H

 
Content Creation Stage, 4th Floor
Content Creation
Latasha James
The Business of Influence
Latasha James, Content Creator

 
Create and Capture Stage, 4th Floor
Photography
Jerry Ghionis
Deconstructing Posing and the Art of Evoking Emotion
Jerry Ghionis, Photographer

 
Filmmaking Stage, 4th Floor
Filmmaking
Alex Boulton Zack Hancock
The Filmmaker's Blueprint for Captivating Content
Alex Boulton, Creative Director and Filmmaker
Zack Hancock, Video Creator

 
Photo Editing Stage, 4th Floor
Photography
Kevin Ames
AI Post-Processing in Photoshop
Kevin Ames, Photographer

 
Photography Stage, 4th Floor
Photography
Jordan Drake (PetaPixel) Chris Niccolls (PetaPixel) Jaron Schneider (PetaPixel)
Live Podcast with PetaPixel
Jordan Drake (PetaPixel), Director and Creator
Chris Niccolls (PetaPixel), Podcaster and Creator
Jaron Schneider (PetaPixel), Creator and Podcaster

 
Photo Lighting Experience, 4th Floor
Photography
Elena S. Blair
The Lifestyle Approach To Family Posing
Elena S. Blair, Photographer

Brought to you by B&H

 
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
1 Main Stage, 4th Floor
Photography
Bob Ahern Janette Beckman
Photographing Rebels & Icons
Bob Ahern, Director of Archive Photography for Getty Images
Janette Beckman, Photographer

 
Content Creation Stage, 4th Floor
Content Creation
Daniel Daks Josh DeAngelis Keith Dorsey
The Future of the Creator Economy
Daniel Daks, Co-Founder and CEO of Palette Media
Josh DeAngelis, Co-Founder and Head of Talent of Palette Media
Keith Dorsey, CEO and Founder of Young Guns Entertainment

  

 
Create and Capture Stage, 4th Floor
Photography
Ana Brandt
AI for Creators: How to Scale, Monetize, and Build Wealth
Ana Brandt, Photographer

Brought to you by B&H

 
Filmmaking Stage, 4th Floor
Filmmaking
Nino Leitner
Ready Creator One: Efficient Filmmaking in a Shifting Industry
Nino Leitner, Cinematographer and Co-CEO of CineD and MZed

Brought to you by B&H

 
Photo Editing Stage, 4th Floor
Photography
Greg Benz
HDR Displays: The Biggest Leap in Image Quality Since Color
Greg Benz, Photographer and Post Processing Expert

Brought to you by B&H

 
Photography Stage, 4th Floor
Photography
Kenneth Hines Jr.
Mastering Cinematic and Moody Tones in Lightroom
Kenneth Hines Jr., Photographer

 
Photo Lighting Experience, 4th Floor
Photography
Travis W. Keyes
Lighting for Cinematic Portraits
Travis W. Keyes, Photographer

 
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
1 Main Stage, 4th Floor
Photography
Brooke Shaden
Shooting Unforgettable Fine Art Portraits
Brooke Shaden, Photographer

 
Content Creation Stage, 4th Floor
Content Creation
Brandon Woelfel
Stylized Portrait Workflow: Plan, Light, Edit
Brandon Woelfel, Photographer and Content Creator

Brought to you by Nikon

 
Create and Capture Stage, 4th Floor
Filmmaking
Chase Gardner
What Every Filmmaker Needs in Their Kit to Bring Their Vision to Life
Chase Gardner, Filmmaker and Photographer

 
Filmmaking Stage, 4th Floor
Filmmaking
Brendan Sweeney Kyra Sweeney
Social Media for Filmmakers
Brendan Sweeney, CEO of Filmmakers Academy and Co-Founder of Lost Objects
Kyra Sweeney, Co-Founder and Marketing Director of Lost Objects, and Actor

Brought to you by B&H

 
Photo Editing Stage, 4th Floor
Photography
Anya Anti
Conceptual Fine Art Photography Editing Workflow
Anya Anti, Photographer

Brought to you by B&H

 
Photography Stage, 4th Floor
Photography
Jean Fruth Sarina Soriano Neil Leifer
They Shoot, They Score: A Sports Photography Panel
Jean Fruth, Photographer
Sarina Soriano, Producer, Videographer, and Content Creator
Neil Leifer, Photographer

 
Photo Lighting Experience, 4th Floor
Photography
JC Carey Dani Mack
Sportrait Session
JC Carey, Founder and Lead Instructor at JCPhotoMedia
Dani Mack, Photographer

 

 
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
1 Main Stage, 4th Floor
Photography
Jared "FroKnowsPhoto" Polin
FroKnowsPhoto Uncensored 2
Jared "FroKnowsPhoto" Polin, Photographer and Creator

Brought to you by B&H

 
Content Creation Stage, 4th Floor
Content Creation
Ash Xu
Cinematic Magic: Techniques for Next-Level Content
Ash Xu, Creator and Producer

 
Create and Capture Stage, 4th Floor
 
Josh Yeo
The Creative Process behind Make Art Now
Josh Yeo, Content Creator

Brought to you by B&H

 
Filmmaking Stage, 4th Floor
Filmmaking
Two Lewis Tressa Azarel Smallwood
Indie Revolution: Mastering the Art of Building and Scaling Films That Matter
Two Lewis, Co-Founder, Investor, and Executive Producer
Tressa Azarel Smallwood, Founder and CEO of MegaMind Media

Brought to you by B&H

 
Photo Editing Stage, 4th Floor
Photography
Robert Rodriguez Jr.
Visual Storytelling in Landscape Photography: How to Compose Images That Communicate
Robert Rodriguez Jr., Photographer

 
Photography Stage, 4th Floor
Photography
Ben Von Wong
Pushing the Boundaries of Creative Work
Ben Von Wong, Artist and Photographer

Brought to you by B&H

 

Photography Track

Whether you're a pro portrait or hobbyist landscape photographer, this track empowers you to unlock the inspiration and motivation that fuels your passion for photography.  The Downtown Stage is the place for photographers and image makers of all levels.

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1 Main Stage, 4th Floor
Matthew Jordan Smith
The Lens of Change: How Photography Transforms Lives
Matthew Jordan Smith, Photographer

 
Photo Editing Stage, 4th Floor
Clifford Pickett
FLOW: A Cutting-Edge Lightroom workflow
Clifford Pickett, Photographer

Brought to you by B&H

 
Photography Stage, 4th Floor
Flo Ngala
Presentation with Flo Ngala
Flo Ngala, Photographer and Content Creator

 
Photo Lighting Experience, 4th Floor
Anya Anti
​​Power Of Props And Set Design For Creating Realistic Fine Art Composites
Anya Anti, Photographer

Brought to you by B&H

 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
1 Main Stage, 4th Floor
Thandiwe Muriu
The Heart Of Photography: Turning Identity Into Art
Thandiwe Muriu, Visual Artist

   

 
Photo Editing Stage, 4th Floor
Kristina Sherk
Photoshop AI for Portrait Photographers
Kristina Sherk, Photographer and Adobe Instructor

Brought to you by B&H

 
Photography Stage, 4th Floor
Marina Williams
Developing Colorful, Creative Concepts for Portrait Photographers
Marina Williams, Photographer and Creator

 
Photo Lighting Experience, 4th Floor
Susan Magnano
From Flashlights to Fine Art: A Live Light Painting Portrait Demo
Susan Magnano, Photographer

Brought to you by B&H

 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Photo Editing Stage, 4th Floor
Brooke Shaden
Top 10 Methods for Fine Art Editing
Brooke Shaden, Photographer

 
Photography Stage, 4th Floor
Mark Mann
Lighting Your Signature Portrait
Mark Mann, Photographer

 
Photo Lighting Experience, 4th Floor
Sarah Edmunds
Shaping Light for Beauty Portraiture
Sarah Edmunds, Photographer

 
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Photo Editing Stage, 4th Floor
Roberto Valenzuela
How I Retouch: Real, Elegant, and Built for Speed
Roberto Valenzuela, Photographer

 
Photography Stage, 4th Floor
National Parks at Night
Night Sight: The Magic of Photography After Dark
National Parks at Night, Night Photography

Brought to you by B&H

 
Photo Lighting Experience, 4th Floor
Peter Hurley
The Hurley Triangle: Beauty light for Close-up Portraiture
Peter Hurley, Photographer

 
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
1 Main Stage, 4th Floor
Ami Vitale
Wild Hope: Stories That Drive Change
Ami Vitale, National Geographic Photographer

Brought to you by Nikon

 
Photo Editing Stage, 4th Floor
Julieanne Kost
Mastering Landscapes with Lightroom and Photoshop
Julieanne Kost, Digital Imaging Expert

 
Photography Stage, 4th Floor
Ethan Barber
From Stills to Story
Ethan Barber, Photographer and Content Creator

Brought to you by B&H

 
Photo Lighting Experience, 4th Floor
Mark Mann
The Art of Portrait Lighting
Mark Mann, Photographer

 
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
1 Main Stage, 4th Floor
Scott Kelby
How to Use Lightroom & Photoshop’s AI Features and Still Sleep at Night
Scott Kelby, Photographer and Author

Brought to you by B&H

 
Photo Editing Stage, 4th Floor
Robert Rodriguez Jr.
From Composition to Paper: Mastering the Full Creative Workflow for Fine Art Printing
Robert Rodriguez Jr., Photographer

 
Photography Stage, 4th Floor
Chris Chu Gabriela Gabrielaa Ricky Shoebio
Building Community in Photography
Chris Chu, Documentary Photographer and Creator
Gabriela Gabrielaa, Photographer
Ricky Shoebio, Visual Storyteller and Creative Director

Brought to you by B&H

 
Photo Lighting Experience, 4th Floor
Rob Grimm
In-Camera Commercial AI Photoshoot
Rob Grimm, Photographer

Brought to you by B&H

 
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Photo Editing Stage, 4th Floor
Lester Picker
Fine Art B&W: From Capture to Perfecting the Print
Lester Picker, Photographer

 
Photography Stage, 4th Floor
Mylene Mae Beth Saravo Matthew Sutherland
Storytelling That Sells: Crafting Unforgettable Content
Mylene Mae, Creator
Beth Saravo, Concert Photographer and Content Creator
Matthew Sutherland, Wedding Cinematographer

Brought to you by B&H

 
Photo Lighting Experience, 4th Floor
Martin Dörsch Ines Thompson
Become a Creative Powerhouse with AI and Lighting
Martin Dörsch, Photographer
Ines Thompson, Photographer

 

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
1 Main Stage, 4th Floor
Peter McKinnon
Presentation with Peter McKinnon
Peter McKinnon, Photographer

 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1 Main Stage, 4th Floor
Frans Lanting Cristina Mittermeier Ami Vitale Lauren Walsh
Photographers for the Planet: Storytelling to Save Our World
Frans Lanting, National Geographic Photographer
Cristina Mittermeier, Keynote Speaker, Photographer, and Conservationist
Ami Vitale, National Geographic Photographer
Lauren Walsh, Documentary Photographer

Brought to you by B&H

 
Photo Editing Stage, 4th Floor
Dave Cross
Photoshop + Photography: Blend Your Camera Skills with Photoshop to Create Magical Images
Dave Cross, Photographer

Brought to you by B&H

 
Photography Stage, 4th Floor
Peter Baumgarten
Creative Landscapes: Day and Night
Peter Baumgarten, Photographer

 
Photo Lighting Experience, 4th Floor
Joe McNally
Light and Lens! Fast Paced Portraits
Joe McNally, Photographer

Brought to you by Nikon

 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
1 Main Stage, 4th Floor
Chris Burkard
Creating Lasting Impact Through Authentic Storytelling
Chris Burkard, Photographer and Filmmaker

 
Create and Capture Stage, 4th Floor
Jeff Cable
What it is Like to Photograph the Olympic Games for Team USA
Jeff Cable, Photographer

Brought to you by B&H

 
Photo Editing Stage, 4th Floor
Lester Picker
The Art of Creating a Portfolio: From Image Selection to Paper Impact
Lester Picker, Photographer

 
Photography Stage, 4th Floor
Irene Yee
Climbing, Cameras, and Chaos: From Hobbyist to Hanging Off Cliffs
Irene Yee, Photographer

 
Photo Lighting Experience, 4th Floor
Ana Brandt
Maternity Photoshoot: Working with Light and Fabrics
Ana Brandt, Photographer

Brought to you by B&H

 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1 Main Stage, 4th Floor
Lynsey Addario
On the Frontlines, a Life of Love and War
Lynsey Addario, Photojournalist

 
Create and Capture Stage, 4th Floor
Elizabeth Greenberg
The Power of Daily Creative Practice
Elizabeth Greenberg, Photographer and Educator

Brought to you by B&H  

 
Photo Editing Stage, 4th Floor
Kyler Steele
Cinematic Color Grading: Lightroom Essentials
Kyler Steele, Creator and Photographer

 
Photography Stage, 4th Floor
Jonathan Thorpe
Narrative Lighting for Cinematic Photos
Jonathan Thorpe, Photographer

 
Photo Lighting Experience, 4th Floor
Chloe Ramirez
BEND THE LIGHT, BREAK THE RULES: Creative Lighting That Evokes Emotion
Chloe Ramirez, Photographer

Brought to you by B&H

 
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Create and Capture Stage, 4th Floor
Jerry Ghionis
Deconstructing Posing and the Art of Evoking Emotion
Jerry Ghionis, Photographer

 
Photo Editing Stage, 4th Floor
Kevin Ames
AI Post-Processing in Photoshop
Kevin Ames, Photographer

 
Photography Stage, 4th Floor
Jordan Drake (PetaPixel) Chris Niccolls (PetaPixel) Jaron Schneider (PetaPixel)
Live Podcast with PetaPixel
Jordan Drake (PetaPixel), Director and Creator
Chris Niccolls (PetaPixel), Podcaster and Creator
Jaron Schneider (PetaPixel), Creator and Podcaster

 
Photo Lighting Experience, 4th Floor
Elena S. Blair
The Lifestyle Approach To Family Posing
Elena S. Blair, Photographer

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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
1 Main Stage, 4th Floor
Bob Ahern Janette Beckman
Photographing Rebels & Icons
Bob Ahern, Director of Archive Photography for Getty Images
Janette Beckman, Photographer

 
Create and Capture Stage, 4th Floor
Ana Brandt
AI for Creators: How to Scale, Monetize, and Build Wealth
Ana Brandt, Photographer

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Photo Editing Stage, 4th Floor
Greg Benz
HDR Displays: The Biggest Leap in Image Quality Since Color
Greg Benz, Photographer and Post Processing Expert

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Photography Stage, 4th Floor
Kenneth Hines Jr.
Mastering Cinematic and Moody Tones in Lightroom
Kenneth Hines Jr., Photographer

 
Photo Lighting Experience, 4th Floor
Travis W. Keyes
Lighting for Cinematic Portraits
Travis W. Keyes, Photographer

 
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
1 Main Stage, 4th Floor
Brooke Shaden
Shooting Unforgettable Fine Art Portraits
Brooke Shaden, Photographer

 
Photo Editing Stage, 4th Floor
Anya Anti
Conceptual Fine Art Photography Editing Workflow
Anya Anti, Photographer

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Photography Stage, 4th Floor
Jean Fruth Sarina Soriano Neil Leifer
They Shoot, They Score: A Sports Photography Panel
Jean Fruth, Photographer
Sarina Soriano, Producer, Videographer, and Content Creator
Neil Leifer, Photographer

 
Photo Lighting Experience, 4th Floor
JC Carey Dani Mack
Sportrait Session
JC Carey, Founder and Lead Instructor at JCPhotoMedia
Dani Mack, Photographer

 

 
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
1 Main Stage, 4th Floor
Jared "FroKnowsPhoto" Polin
FroKnowsPhoto Uncensored 2
Jared "FroKnowsPhoto" Polin, Photographer and Creator

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Photo Editing Stage, 4th Floor
Robert Rodriguez Jr.
Visual Storytelling in Landscape Photography: How to Compose Images That Communicate
Robert Rodriguez Jr., Photographer

 
Photography Stage, 4th Floor
Ben Von Wong
Pushing the Boundaries of Creative Work
Ben Von Wong, Artist and Photographer

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Content Creation Track

Calling all short-form and long-form digital creators!  The Midtown Stage program is your ultimate resource for mastering video, lighting, and audio techniques to help you elevate your content to new heights, no matter the medium!  This stage is best for creators, podcasters, and video enthusiasts.

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Content Creation Stage, 4th Floor
Stephanie Hind Jake Webb
Future-Proofing the Creator Economy
Stephanie Hind, Head of Top Creator Partnerships, Patreon
Jake Webb, Founder and CEO of Slash MGMT

  

 
Create and Capture Stage, 4th Floor
Bea Chu
The Sound Effect: Audio for Creators
Bea Chu, Creative Director, Producer, and Creator

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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Content Creation Stage, 4th Floor
Pressley Hosbach Fannita Leggett Kendall Vertes
Diversifying Your Niche
Pressley Hosbach, Content Creator
Fannita Leggett, Content Creator
Kendall Vertes, Content Creator

 
Create and Capture Stage, 4th Floor
Chris Sein Jordan Orme
CapCut Editing Class
Chris Sein, Cinematographer and Content Creator
Jordan Orme, Creator and Editor

 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Content Creation Stage, 4th Floor
Justin Odisho
The Power of Posting: 10 Tips From 10+ years on YouTube
Justin Odisho, Content Creator and Video Editor

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Create and Capture Stage, 4th Floor
Matcrackz Anna Blore
Creating (and Monetizing!) High Quality Content on TikTok
Matcrackz, Content Creator
Anna Blore, Global Creator Programs Lead, TikTok

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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
1 Main Stage, 4th Floor
 
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Content Creation Stage, 4th Floor
Marissa Hill Rajni Jacques
Creativity & Connection: How Creators are Finding Success on Snapchat
Marissa Hill, Executive Producer at Shade Studios
Rajni Jacques, Global Head of Fashion & Beauty at Snapchat

 
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Content Creation Stage, 4th Floor
Thomas Kim
Monetization for Creators
Thomas Kim, Director of Product Management, Creator Monetization, and Support at YouTube

 
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Content Creation Stage, 4th Floor
Cassandra Bankson Gregory Littley Jacob Wallach
Content That Connects: Building Emotional Engagement with Your Audience
Cassandra Bankson, Creator
Gregory Littley, Digital Marketer and Creator
Jacob Wallach, Creator and Community Builder

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Create and Capture Stage, 4th Floor
Justin Odisho
The Future of AI and Editing: Adobe Premiere Pro & Beyond
Justin Odisho, Content Creator and Video Editor

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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Content Creation Stage, 4th Floor
Barbara Jones Tyshon Lawrence Jenna Sinatra
Keeping it Real: Building a Personal Brand Through Authenticity
Barbara Jones, Founder and CEO of Outshine Talent
Tyshon Lawrence, Creator, Model, and Adventure Enthusiast
Jenna Sinatra, Creator

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Wednesday, June 18, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Content Creation Stage, 4th Floor
Keegan Evans
Frame by Frame: Mastering the Art of Visual Storytelling
Keegan Evans, Videographer, Photographer, and Content Creator

 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Content Creation Stage, 4th Floor
Daphne Le Metronade
Epic Edits: Mastering VFX & Video Production
Daphne Le, Director, Actor, and Creator
Metronade, Video Editor and VFX Artist

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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
1 Main Stage, 4th Floor
Drex Lee
Behind the Lens: Secrets of Viral Video Success
Drex Lee, Creator and Filmmaker

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Content Creation Stage, 4th Floor
Latasha James
The Business of Influence
Latasha James, Content Creator

 
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Content Creation Stage, 4th Floor
Daniel Daks Josh DeAngelis Keith Dorsey
The Future of the Creator Economy
Daniel Daks, Co-Founder and CEO of Palette Media
Josh DeAngelis, Co-Founder and Head of Talent of Palette Media
Keith Dorsey, CEO and Founder of Young Guns Entertainment

  

 
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Content Creation Stage, 4th Floor
Brandon Woelfel
Stylized Portrait Workflow: Plan, Light, Edit
Brandon Woelfel, Photographer and Content Creator

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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Content Creation Stage, 4th Floor
Ash Xu
Cinematic Magic: Techniques for Next-Level Content
Ash Xu, Creator and Producer

 

Filmmaking Track

Welcome to the Uptown Stage where your cinematic dreams come alive! Explore the latest in VR technology and cutting-edge broadcast solutions. Whether you're an aspiring filmmaker or a seasoned pro, find the inspiration and tools you need to elevate your craft.  This stage is best for B2B users, broadcast pros, and filmmakers.

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Filmmaking Stage, 4th Floor
Shane Hurlbut, ASC Oren Soffer
The Future of Filmmaking
Shane Hurlbut, ASC, Co-Founder of Filmmakers Academy and Cinematographer
Oren Soffer, Director of Photography

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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Filmmaking Stage, 4th Floor
Paul Daniel Chris Greer
Scenes and Stories: On the Road with PBS's View Finders
Paul Daniel, Photographer and Filmmaker
Chris Greer, Producer and Photographer

 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Filmmaking Stage, 4th Floor
Carol Cuddy Janice Kovach Jon Crowley
The State of the Film Industry
Carol Cuddy, Producer
Janice Kovach, Commissioner, NJMPTV
Jon Crowley, Executive Director

 
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Create and Capture Stage, 4th Floor
Sir Wade
Beyond Motion Graphics: Practical Animation & VFX
Sir Wade, Animator, VFX Artist, & Full-Time Content Creator

 
Filmmaking Stage, 4th Floor
Sean Weiner
Shorts: From Filmmaking to Film Festivals
Sean Weiner, Producer and Professor

 
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Create and Capture Stage, 4th Floor
Andy To
Telling Real Stories in a Short-Form World: A Creator’s Blueprint
Andy To, Filmmaker and Photographer

 
Filmmaking Stage, 4th Floor
Sarah Brannan Sam Cutler-Kreutz
How to Direct and Produce an Oscar-Winning Short Film
Sarah Brannan, Director of Trust
Sam Cutler-Kreutz, Director, Writer, and Producer

 
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Filmmaking Stage, 4th Floor
Elena Buenrostro
Sky-High Content: Unlocking the Power of Drones
Elena Buenrostro, Founder & CEO, Women Who Drone

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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Create and Capture Stage, 4th Floor
Jasmine Quiñones
Storytelling in the Edit
Jasmine Quiñones, Filmmaker

 
Filmmaking Stage, 4th Floor
Ed Lachman, ASC
Discovering Character through Images, with Ed Lachman, ASC
Ed Lachman, ASC, Oscar Nominated Director and Cinematographer

 

Wednesday, June 17, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Create and Capture Stage, 4th Floor
David Geffin
Built, Not Born: How To Thrive as a Self Taught Filmmaker in a Shifting Industry
David Geffin, Director and Cinematographer

 
Filmmaking Stage, 4th Floor
Ryan Elwell Joshua Kulic
Behind The Scenes of MrBeast
Ryan Elwell, Head of Camera Department for MrBeast
Joshua Kulic, Head of Post and Executive Producer on Beast Games

 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Filmmaking Stage, 4th Floor
Steve Giralt
Unreal to Real: Insights from Practical and Virtual Production
Steve Giralt, Filmmaker

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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Filmmaking Stage, 4th Floor
Sarina Soriano
Framing the Shot: A 9-Year Journey Breaking Barriers in Sports Filmmaking
Sarina Soriano, Producer, Videographer, and Content Creator

 
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Filmmaking Stage, 4th Floor
Alex Boulton Zack Hancock
The Filmmaker's Blueprint for Captivating Content
Alex Boulton, Creative Director and Filmmaker
Zack Hancock, Video Creator

 
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Filmmaking Stage, 4th Floor
Nino Leitner
Ready Creator One: Efficient Filmmaking in a Shifting Industry
Nino Leitner, Cinematographer and Co-CEO of CineD and MZed

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4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Create and Capture Stage, 4th Floor
Chase Gardner
What Every Filmmaker Needs in Their Kit to Bring Their Vision to Life
Chase Gardner, Filmmaker and Photographer

 
Filmmaking Stage, 4th Floor
Brendan Sweeney Kyra Sweeney
Social Media for Filmmakers
Brendan Sweeney, CEO of Filmmakers Academy and Co-Founder of Lost Objects
Kyra Sweeney, Co-Founder and Marketing Director of Lost Objects, and Actor

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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Filmmaking Stage, 4th Floor
Two Lewis Tressa Azarel Smallwood
Indie Revolution: Mastering the Art of Building and Scaling Films That Matter
Two Lewis, Co-Founder, Investor, and Executive Producer
Tressa Azarel Smallwood, Founder and CEO of MegaMind Media

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