Speaker Schedule

Thank you for making Bild Expo an unforgettable celebration in every way.
We look forward to serving as your creative partner for another 50 years.
Speaker updates for Bild 2025 are coming soon! Stay tuned.

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Tracks
Explore Bild’s three separate content tracks to diversify your expo experience.

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Inspiration 
Allow Bild's industry visionaries to inspire you to push the boundaries of your artistic expression. 

Business
Maximize your professional growth with insightful sessions that focus on the practical aspects of running a creative business.

Education
Explore new techniques, and sharpen your abilities to elevate your craft in these expert-led educational sessions.

Stages

The Bild Main Stage

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

Wednesday, September 6, 2023
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
David Brommer
Opening Remarks
Welcome to Bild
David Brommer, B&H MC

Brought to you by B&H

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Art Wolfe
Inspiration
Wild Lives - A Celebration of the Beauty, Ferocity & Revival of Earth’s Endangered Wildlife
Art Wolfe, B&H Guest Speaker

Brought to you by B&H

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Jean Fruth
Inspiration
Sports Photography - From Grassroots to the Pros
Jean Fruth, Sony Artisan

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Roberto Valenzuela
Education
Breaking Down the Language of Posing
Roberto Valenzuela, Canon Explorer of Light

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Melanie Dunea
Inspiration
My Life in Photos
Melanie Dunea, B&H Guest Speaker

Brought to you by B&H

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Brian Skerry
Inspiration
Oceans Matter
Brian Skerry, Nikon Ambassador

Brought to you by B&H

 
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Flo Ngala
Business
How to Hustle and Flow with Fashion Photography
Flo Ngala, B&H Guest Speaker

Brought to you by B&H

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Jared "FroKnowsPhoto" Polin
Business
Fro Uncensored
Jared "FroKnowsPhoto" Polin, B&H Guest Speaker

Brought to you by B&H

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Pete Kiehart
Inspiration
Photojournalism from here to Ukraine
Pete Kiehart, B&H Guest Speaker

Brought to you by B&H

Thursday, September 7, 2023
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Menashe Horowitz
Opening Remarks
B&H – 50 Years and Beyond
Menashe Horowitz, B&H Photo CEO

Brought to you by B&H

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Casey Neistat
Education
The Art of Vlogging & The Future Of Video Content Creation
Casey Neistat, JOBY Ambassador

Brought to you by Joby

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Brooke Shaden
Education
Creating Powerful Art
Brooke Shaden, Sony Artisan

Brought to you by Sony

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Chris Kentis
Business
In Conversation with Chris Kentis, Director of Open Water
Chris Kentis, B&H Guest Speaker

Brought to you by B&H

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Scott Kelby
Education
Crush the Composition
Scott Kelby, B&H Guest Speaker

Brought to you by B&H

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Frans Lanting
Inspiration
The Power of Story
Frans Lanting, B&H Guest Speaker

Brought to you by B&H

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Lindsay Adler
Business
Style, Success and Thriving in Your Photographic Career
Lindsay Adler, Canon Explorer of Light

Brought to you by Canon

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Ron Magill
Education
From ‘A’ for Antarctica to ‘Z’ for Zoo: Creating Windows to Wildlife
Ron Magill, Nikon Ambassador

Brought to you by Nikon

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Mark Seliger
Inspiration
Oscar Night Sessions: A Decade of Portraits from the After-Party
Mark Seliger, B&H Guest Speaker

Brought to you by B&H

The Optic Stage

Platform for outdoor and travel photography leaders to share their work with wildlife, landscape, and destination storytelling. Javits Center North Hall, 4th Floor.

Wednesday, September 6, 2023
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Michael Hollender
Opening Remarks
Chasing Landscapes: On the Road with B&H
Michael Hollender, OPTIC Stage MC

Brought to you by B&H

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ami Vitale
Inspiration
Visual Storytelling - Making a Vital Impact
Ami Vitale, Nikon Ambassador

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Kenneth Hines
Inspiration
Adoration - Artistic Architectural Cityscapes
Kenneth Hines, B&H Guest Speaker

Brought to you by B&H

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Atiba Jefferson
Education
How to Capture Fast Action & Tips for Flash Photography
Atiba Jefferson, Canon Explorer of Light

Brought to you by Canon

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Anya Anti
Education
How to Create Meaningful Art - Where Landscape, Portrait & Conceptual Photography Collide
Anya Anti, B&H Guest Speaker

Brought to you by B&H

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Andy Mann
Inspiration
Summit to Sea: The Stories that Shape Us
Andy Mann, Sony Artisan

Brought to you by Sony

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
National Parks at Night
Education
Seize the Night:  Unleashing the Power of Photography After Dark
National Parks at Night, B&H Guest Speaker

Brought to you by B&H

Thursday, September 7, 2023
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Frank Smith
Inspiration
Majestic Landscapes Around the World
Frank Smith, OM SYSTEM Ambassador

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Art Wolfe
Inspiration
Pathways to Creativity
Art Wolfe, B&H Guest Speaker

Brought to you by B&H

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Vincent Versace
Inspiration
In the Heat of the Light 2.0: Seeing the Unseen Landscape
Vincent Versace, Nikon Ambassador

Brought to you by Nikon

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Susan Magnano
Inspiration
The Night As Your Canvas - Nightscapes & Light Painting
Susan Magnano, B&H Guest Speaker

Brought to you by B&H

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Ben Staley
Inspiration
About The Journey
Ben Staley, Lumix Ambassador

Brought to you by Sony

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Frans Lanting Art Wolfe
Education
Lessons from the Field with Art Wolfe & Frans Lanting
Frans Lanting, B&H Guest Speaker
Art Wolfe, B&H Guest Speaker

Brought to you by B&H

The Depth of Field Stage

A professional showcase tailored for those advancing careers in wedding, portrait, event, fashion, and commercial photography. Javits Center North Hall, 4th Floor.

Wednesday, September 6, 2023
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Gabriel Biderman
Opening Remarks
The Human Element
Gabriel Biderman, DoF Stage MC

Brought to you by B&H

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Dan Winters
Inspiration
The Road to Seeing
Dan Winters, B&H Guest Speaker

Brought to you by B&H

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Chris Knight
Education
Crafting Cinematic Images
Chris Knight, Fujifilm Creator

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Jesús Ramirez
Education
Advanced Photoshop Techniques You Need to Know
Jesús Ramirez, B&H Guest Speaker

Brought to you by B&H

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Endia Beal
Inspiration
Finding Beauty, Demanding Equity
Endia Beal, B&H Guest Speaker

Brought to you by B&H

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sarah Leen Endia Beal Danese Kenon Olivier Laurent Kurt Mutchler Elizabeth Krist
Business
Making the Perfect Pitch - Panel Powered by the Eddie Adams Workshops
Sarah Leen, B&H Guest Reviewer
Endia Beal, B&H Guest Speaker
Danese Kenon, B&H Guest Reviewer
Olivier Laurent, B&H Guest Reviewer
Kurt Mutchler, B&H Guest Reviewer
Elizabeth Krist, B&H Guest Speaker

Brought to you by B&H

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Kesha Lambert
Business
Wedding Day Walkthrough as Seen Through the Lens of a Wedding Photographer
Kesha Lambert, Sony Artisan

Brought to you by Sony

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Kevin Ames
Education
Making Photos with Continuous Light
Kevin Ames, Luxli Ambassador

Brought to you by Luxli

Thursday, September 7, 2023
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mark Mann
Education
Movement at the Still Point - Live Dance Shoot
Mark Mann, Dell Ambassador

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Michelle Harris
Business
48 Couple Poses, 8 Minutes, 1 Lens
Michelle Harris, Sigma Ambassador

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Marvin Joseph
Education
The Joy of Making Portraits
Marvin Joseph, B&H Guest Speaker

Brought to you by B&H

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sarah Edmunds
Education
Bringing Studio Lighting to the Wedding
Sarah Edmunds, Godox Ambassador

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Deanne Fitzmaurice
Education
Intimacy & Access with Athletes and Celebrities
Deanne Fitzmaurice, Nikon Ambassador

Brought to you by B&H

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Susan Stripling
Business
Tips for Photographing Weddings
Susan Stripling, Canon Explorer of Light

Brought to you by Canon

The Creative Production Stage

Home for filmmakers, video creators, and editors to learn and be inspired from some of the best in the industry. Javits Center North Hall, 4th Floor.

Wednesday, September 6, 2023
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Maria Perez
Opening Remarks
Connecting B&H to YOU
Maria Perez, Creative Production Stage MC

Brought to you by B&H

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Roberto Blake
Business
How to Profit from Your Passion with Online Video in the Creator Economy
Roberto Blake, B&H Guest Speaker

Brought to you by B&H

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Jerry Ghionis
Education
Powerful Storytelling with Motion & Stills
Jerry Ghionis, Nikon Ambassador

Brought to you by Nikon

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Grace Wells
Inspiration
A Fireside Chat
Grace Wells, B&H Guest Speaker

Brought to you by B&H

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Justin Odisho
Education
Adobe Premiere Tips and How to Better Edit Video
Justin Odisho, B&H Guest Speaker

Brought to you by B&H

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cache Bunny
Inspiration
The Importance of Community, Curiosity, and Self-Awareness in Your Creative Career
Cache Bunny, B&H Guest Speaker

Brought to you by B&H

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Rob Draper John Harrison Harry B. Miller III
Inspiration
Film to Digital: A Filmmaker's Discussion
Rob Draper, B&H Guest Speaker
John Harrison, B&H Guest Speaker
Harry B. Miller III, B&H Guest Speaker

Brought to you by B&H

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Garrett Sammons
Education
Mastering Creative Lighting and High-End Cinematography Look
Garrett Sammons, Litepanels Ambassador

Brought to you by B&H

Thursday, September 7, 2023
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Adrian Per
Inspiration
Storytelling Through Shortform Video
Adrian Per, B&H Guest Speaker

Brought to you by B&H

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Sade Ndya
Inspiration
Crafting a Cinematographer's Gaze
Sade Ndya, B&H Guest Speaker

Brought to you by B&H

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Jenna Ezarik
Business
Behind the Scenes of Content Creation
Jenna Ezarik, B&H Guest Speaker

Brought to you by B&H

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Ethan Barber
Education
How to Capture Better Video with your iPhone
Ethan Barber, B&H Guest Speaker

Brought to you by B&H

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Daphne Le
Education
How Going Viral on TikTok Jumpstarted My Career
Daphne Le, B&H Guest Speaker

Brought to you by B&H

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Brandon Washington
Education
A YouTuber's Guide to Elevating Video Production Quality
Brandon Washington, Sachtler Ambassador

Brought to you by Sachtler

For even more presentations make sure to check out our Creators Lounge.