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Lens & Light 2025 Summit

Gretchen Lemke

Gretchen Lemke Photography

Shelton, CT

gretchenlemke.com

8:00am EST

Registration Open - CHECK IN UPON ARRIVAL Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa

9:00am EST

Joe McNally Portrait Masterclass The Velvet MillJoe McNally

1:00pm EST

Commercial Business Success Masterclass Conference Room 5, Mystic Marriott (Creative Track Classroom)Amanda Akokhia

5:00pm EST

Client Albums Masterclass Conference Room 5, Mystic Marriott (Creative Track Classroom)Shaun Austin Gordon

8:30pm EST

Late Night Hang / First Night Meetup @ Hotel Bar The Lobby Bar, Mystic Marriott Hotel

7:30am EST

Breakfast Marriott Ballroom Main, Mystic Marriott

8:30am EST

Opening & Welcome Marriott Ballroom Main, Mystic MarriottChris Stiles • Jennifer Zapatka

9:00am EST

Keynote Marriott Ballroom Main, Mystic MarriottScott Robert Lim

10:00am EST

Break / Vendor Time Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa

11:00am EST

On Location with Bella Kotak: An Interactive Photowalk Experience Marriott Ballroom Salon B, Mystic Marriott (Portrait Track Classroom)Bella Kotak

12:30pm EST

Lunch / Vendor Time Marriott Ballroom Main, Mystic Marriott

12:45pm EST

Tuesday Lunch Raffles Marriott Ballroom Main, Mystic MarriottChris Stiles • Jennifer Zapatka

1:00pm EST

Full Community Group Photo! Marriott Ballroom Main, Mystic Marriott

1:30pm EST

Crazy Stupid Light Photo Demo with Scott Robert Lim & Cheetah Stand Mystic Ballroom (Vendor Ballroom)Scott Robert Lim • Cheetah Stand

2:30pm EST

SEO and AI: A Dynamic Duo for Photographers Conference Room 5, Mystic Marriott (Creative Track Classroom)Myrna Daramy

3:45pm EST

Small Group Mentoring - Justin & Mary Marantz Marriot Lobby Section 2 (Closest to front doors)Justin & Mary Marantz

6:30pm EST

Downtown Mystic Dinner with a Speaker! Engine RoomEmily Teague • Samantha Schannon • Brandi Nicole

9:00pm EST

Late Night Hang / First Night Meetup @ Hotel Bar The Lobby Bar, Mystic Marriott Hotel

7:30am EST

Breakfast Marriott Ballroom Main, Mystic Marriott

8:30am EST

Keynote Mystic Marriott Hotel & SpaClaudia Raschke

10:00am EST

Break / Vendor Time Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa

11:00am EST

The Art of Selling & Serving: How to Attract the Right Clients, Price for Profit, and Close More Sales Marriott Ballroom Salon B, Mystic Marriott (Portrait Track Classroom)Makayla Jade Harris

12:00pm EST

Lunch / Vendor Time Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa

12:15pm EST

Wednesday Lunch Raffles Marriott Ballroom Main, Mystic MarriottChris Stiles • Jennifer Zapatka

12:45pm EST

Panel: Building Teams & Collaboration Mystic Ballroom (Vendor Ballroom)Steve Walter

2:00pm EST

Intention Over Intensity - 5 Ways Light Can Elevate Your Artistry (Even in a Time Crunch) Marriott Ballroom Salon C, Mystic Marriott (Wedding Track Classroom)Justin & Mary Marantz

3:45pm EST

Small Group Mentoring - Alicia Daw Marriott Lobby Section 1 (Closest to Registration)Alicia Daw

6:00pm EST

Cocktail Hour Community Hallway, Mystic Marriott

7:00pm EST

GALA! Cinematic Hollywood Soiree Marriott Ballroom Main, Mystic Marriott

7:30am EST

Breakfast Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa

8:30am EST

UGC Success: From Passion to Paid Collaborations Marriott Ballroom Salon A, Mystic Marriott (Commercial Track Classroom)Steve Walter

10:00am EST

Break Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa Michelle Harris Photo Walk | Sponsored by SIGMA Mystic Marriott Hotel & SpaMichelle Harris • SIGMA

11:00am EST

Having Heart in the Hustle - Creating a Business that Stands the Test of Time by Building it from "Why" Marriott Ballroom Salon C, Mystic Marriott (Wedding Track Classroom)Alicia Daw

12:00pm EST

Lunch Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa

12:30pm EST

Photo Shoot Out Marriott Ballroom Main, Mystic MarriottChris Stiles • Jennifer Zapatka

1:15pm EST

CLOSING Marriott Ballroom Main, Mystic MarriottChris Stiles • Jennifer Zapatka