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Monday, February 24
 

9:00am EST

Intro to Video for Photographers Masterclass
Monday February 24, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Get ready to unlock the full potential of your camera and expand your creative skillset. Intro to Video for Photographers is designed specifically for photographers who want to step confidently into the world of video. Whether you’ve never switched your camera to video mode or you’ve dabbled but feel unsure about the more technical and storytelling aspects, this class will give you the foundation you need.


Steve and Jean will cover essential settings, basic gear considerations, camera movements, and how to think in sequences rather than single frames, whether it's for client work, social media, or personal projects. By the end, you’ll gain more confidence and understanding around how to capture great looking video with the camera you already own.


Join us and take the first step toward adding video to your creative toolkit!
Speakers
avatar for Steve Walter

Steve Walter

Steve Walter Photo
Steve Walter has made a significant impact in the world of visual arts while fostering creative communities. With a solid background in art direction and motion design, Steve began his creative journey as a designer for nearly a decade before transitioning into a photographic career... Read More →
avatar for Jean Charite

Jean Charite

Photographer | Visual Engineer, Jean Charite Photography & Film
Monday February 24, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Conference Room 5, Mystic Marriott (Creative Track Classroom)

1:00pm EST

Commercial Business Success Masterclass
Monday February 24, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
 Building a Successful Photography Business – From Passion to Profit

Join award-winning photographer Amanda Akokhia for a three-hour masterclass designed to help photographers turn their passion into a profitable business. This session blends creative techniques with essential business strategies, giving you the tools to thrive in the commercial photography industry. You’ll learn lighting for commercial briefs, develop compelling mood boards, and master creative direction and  elevate your work. Beyond the technical skills, Amanda will guide you through monetizing your craft, pricing competitively, branding your business, marketing effectively on social media, and getting published. Through interactive group activities, real-world commercial briefs, and hands-on portfolio-building exercises, you'll gain practical insights that will set you apart in the industry. By the end of the session, you’ll walk away with a clear business roadmap, fresh portfolio-worthy images, and the confidence to build a thriving photography career.
Speakers
avatar for Amanda Akokhia

Amanda Akokhia

Amanda Akokhia Studios
Monday February 24, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Conference Room 5, Mystic Marriott (Creative Track Classroom)

5:00pm EST

Client Albums Masterclass
Monday February 24, 2025 5:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Want to serve EVERY CLIENT with an album?
This three hour masterclass will dive into the entire workflow for adding albums to your wedding and portrait workflows and to your client experience.
Shaun Gordon was a wedding photographer for 15 years and photographed around 500 weddings. He will unpack his proven system that will help you serve more, if not all, of you clients with albums. Offering albums is scary, and Shaun understands why many of us don't show up fully in all the things that we can do to build a better business and a better life.
A year after this masterclass, you can be proud of doing scary things and you will see the impact that you are having on you clients and your bank account.
In this course, Shaun will cover:
  • Social Media
  • Website
  • Consultation
  • Communication
  • Engagement Album Offering
  • Emails to Clients
  • Client Gifts
  • Parent album sales
  • How to create YOUR version of the client journey
Speakers
avatar for Shaun Austin Gordon

Shaun Austin Gordon

Founder KISS Books
Shaun Austin Gordon is witty, loves deep conversations, and loves to dream of the future. He is married to his beautiful wife, and has 3 kids. His favorite thing to do for work is sitting with photographers to work on the mindset and skillset to help impact their clients in powerful... Read More →
Monday February 24, 2025 5:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Conference Room 5, Mystic Marriott (Creative Track Classroom)
 
Tuesday, February 25
 

11:00am EST

The Business and Lighting of High School Seniors
Tuesday February 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm EST
Sponsored by Miller's Professional Imaging.

Learn Shawn's approach to the business of photography high school senior portraits and learn how to capture stunning photographs using simple methods that you can add to your own workflow.

Shawn will conduct a live Lighting demo with a teenager where there will be opportunity for everyone to photograph.

We'll be photographing on Godox lights, have your own Godox triggers for your camera brand and know how to operate to maximize everyone's opportunity to capture!
Speakers
avatar for Shawn Lee

Shawn Lee

Shawn Lee Studios
Sponsors
avatar for Miller's Professional Imaging

Miller's Professional Imaging

We are pleased to welcome Miller's Professional Imaging as an official sponsor for Lens & Light. Founded in 1964, Miller's is the largest professional photography lab organization in the United States. From their award-winning album & print collections to their legendary service and... Read More →
Tuesday February 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm EST
Conference Room 5, Mystic Marriott (Creative Track Classroom)

1:30pm EST

Portfolio Review - David Zapatka
Tuesday February 25, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm EST
Private 30 minute portfolio review! 
Speakers
avatar for David Zapatka

David Zapatka

CTRI Rhode Island Territory
David Zapatka is the Director of Photography for the United States Lighthouse Society and has been working the past decade on “USA Stars & Lights,” photographing our nations’ iconic beacons strictly at night. His images are striking, and his lecture/workshop will help other... Read More →
Tuesday February 25, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm EST
Conference Room 5, Mystic Marriott (Creative Track Classroom)

1:30pm EST

Portfolio Review - Hannah Rachael
Tuesday February 25, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm EST
Private 30 minute portfolio review! 
Speakers
avatar for Hannah Rachael

Hannah Rachael

Hannah & Co.
Hannah Rachael  is an award-winning, published, luxury, boudoir photographer and international educator located in the foothills of Litchfield, Connecticut.She opened Hannah Rachael Photography at the age of 21 and over the last 10 years she has built a brand on unapologetic self-love... Read More →
Tuesday February 25, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm EST
Conference Room 5, Mystic Marriott (Creative Track Classroom)

2:00pm EST

Portfolio Review - David Zapatka
Tuesday February 25, 2025 2:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Private 30 minute portfolio review! 
Speakers
avatar for David Zapatka

David Zapatka

CTRI Rhode Island Territory
David Zapatka is the Director of Photography for the United States Lighthouse Society and has been working the past decade on “USA Stars & Lights,” photographing our nations’ iconic beacons strictly at night. His images are striking, and his lecture/workshop will help other... Read More →
Tuesday February 25, 2025 2:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Conference Room 5, Mystic Marriott (Creative Track Classroom)

2:00pm EST

Portfolio Review - Hannah Rachael
Tuesday February 25, 2025 2:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Private 30 minute portfolio review! 
Speakers
avatar for Hannah Rachael

Hannah Rachael

Hannah & Co.
Hannah Rachael  is an award-winning, published, luxury, boudoir photographer and international educator located in the foothills of Litchfield, Connecticut.She opened Hannah Rachael Photography at the age of 21 and over the last 10 years she has built a brand on unapologetic self-love... Read More →
Tuesday February 25, 2025 2:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Conference Room 5, Mystic Marriott (Creative Track Classroom)

2:30pm EST

SEO and AI: A Dynamic Duo for Photographers
Tuesday February 25, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Join Myrna for an eye-opening talk on how SEO has evolved and why it's more vital than ever for photographers! Discover how to harness the power of AI as your dynamic duo to boost your online presence and attract more clients.
Speakers
avatar for Myrna Daramy

Myrna Daramy

Myrna & Co.
Myrna Daramy is the heart and brains behind Myrna & Co, your go-to destination for all things Organic Growth Marketing. With over two decades of navigating the ever-evolving landscape of marketing and technology, Myrna brings a unique blend of seasoned wisdom and vibrant creativity... Read More →
Tuesday February 25, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Conference Room 5, Mystic Marriott (Creative Track Classroom)

3:45pm EST

Small Group Mentoring - Hannah Rachael
Tuesday February 25, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm EST
This class gives attendees a chance to spend time with their favorite speaker and ask any and all questions in an intimate setting. Maximum 5 per group!
Speakers
avatar for Hannah Rachael

Hannah Rachael

Hannah & Co.
Hannah Rachael  is an award-winning, published, luxury, boudoir photographer and international educator located in the foothills of Litchfield, Connecticut.She opened Hannah Rachael Photography at the age of 21 and over the last 10 years she has built a brand on unapologetic self-love... Read More →
Tuesday February 25, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm EST
Conference Room 5, Mystic Marriott (Creative Track Classroom)

3:45pm EST

Small Group Mentoring - Myrna Daramy
Tuesday February 25, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm EST
This class gives attendees a chance to spend time with their favorite speaker and ask any and all questions in an intimate setting. Maximum 5 per group!
Speakers
avatar for Myrna Daramy

Myrna Daramy

Myrna & Co.
Myrna Daramy is the heart and brains behind Myrna & Co, your go-to destination for all things Organic Growth Marketing. With over two decades of navigating the ever-evolving landscape of marketing and technology, Myrna brings a unique blend of seasoned wisdom and vibrant creativity... Read More →
Tuesday February 25, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm EST
Conference Room 5, Mystic Marriott (Creative Track Classroom)
 
Wednesday, February 26
 

11:00am EST

Day Dream Portraits For Kids - Capturing Imagination Through Imagery
Wednesday February 26, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
The land of imagination and wonder that children live in is so precious and fleeting and once it is gone, it is gone. My children are currently in this amazing time of princesses, unicorns, mermaids and superheroes! I love to hear the ideas they dream up and the things they wish they could be. This sparked an idea for Day Dream sessions! Whatever can be dreamed we can bring to life through photography, costumes, props and a little Photoshop magic. I’m so excited to share my process with you so you can capture the big imaginations in your life.
Speakers
avatar for Valerie Eidson

Valerie Eidson

Valerie Eidson Fine Art Photo
I'm a family photographer in Asheville, NC
Wednesday February 26, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Conference Room 5, Mystic Marriott (Creative Track Classroom)

1:00pm EST

Portfolio Review - David Zapatka
Wednesday February 26, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm EST
Private 30 minute portfolio review! 
Speakers
avatar for David Zapatka

David Zapatka

CTRI Rhode Island Territory
David Zapatka is the Director of Photography for the United States Lighthouse Society and has been working the past decade on “USA Stars & Lights,” photographing our nations’ iconic beacons strictly at night. His images are striking, and his lecture/workshop will help other... Read More →
Wednesday February 26, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm EST
Conference Room 5, Mystic Marriott (Creative Track Classroom)

1:30pm EST

Portfolio Review - David Zapatka
Wednesday February 26, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm EST
Private 30 minute portfolio review! 
Speakers
avatar for David Zapatka

David Zapatka

CTRI Rhode Island Territory
David Zapatka is the Director of Photography for the United States Lighthouse Society and has been working the past decade on “USA Stars & Lights,” photographing our nations’ iconic beacons strictly at night. His images are striking, and his lecture/workshop will help other... Read More →
Wednesday February 26, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm EST
Conference Room 5, Mystic Marriott (Creative Track Classroom)

3:45pm EST

Small Group Mentoring - David Zapatka
Wednesday February 26, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm EST
This class gives attendees a chance to spend time with their favorite speaker and ask any and all questions in an intimate setting. Maximum 5 per group!
Speakers
avatar for David Zapatka

David Zapatka

CTRI Rhode Island Territory
David Zapatka is the Director of Photography for the United States Lighthouse Society and has been working the past decade on “USA Stars & Lights,” photographing our nations’ iconic beacons strictly at night. His images are striking, and his lecture/workshop will help other... Read More →
Wednesday February 26, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm EST
Conference Room 5, Mystic Marriott (Creative Track Classroom)

3:45pm EST

Small Group Mentoring - Myrna Daramy
Wednesday February 26, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm EST
This class gives attendees a chance to spend time with their favorite speaker and ask any and all questions in an intimate setting. Maximum 5 per group!
Speakers
avatar for Myrna Daramy

Myrna Daramy

Myrna & Co.
Myrna Daramy is the heart and brains behind Myrna & Co, your go-to destination for all things Organic Growth Marketing. With over two decades of navigating the ever-evolving landscape of marketing and technology, Myrna brings a unique blend of seasoned wisdom and vibrant creativity... Read More →
Wednesday February 26, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm EST
Conference Room 5, Mystic Marriott (Creative Track Classroom)
 
Thursday, February 27
 

8:30am EST

Self-Portraiture as Creative Play: Find Your Voice & Refine Your Craft
Thursday February 27, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am EST
Self-portraiture is far more than just taking photos of yourself—it’s a powerful tool for self-exploration, storytelling, and refining your craft.

In this interactive session, Brandi Nicole will share her approach to self-portraits, demonstrating the tools she uses, how she sets up her gear, and how she experiments with new techniques. Through a live demonstration and open discussion, attendees will gain insight into posing, composition, lighting, finding their personal style, and the art of visual storytelling.
Whether you’re looking to build confidence in front of the camera, push your creative boundaries, or simply play with photography in a new way, this class will inspire you to turn the lens on yourself with intention and artistry.
Speakers
avatar for Brandi Nicole

Brandi Nicole

Brandi Nicole Photography
Brandi Nicole, originally from Kansas City, has spent the past decade honing her artistic voice in the vibrant art scene of New York City. Driven by a desire to inspire and increase access to creativity, she fearlessly explores innovative expression and human connection through her... Read More →
Thursday February 27, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am EST
Conference Room 5, Mystic Marriott (Creative Track Classroom)

11:00am EST

The Creative Vision: Storytelling, Light, and Artistic Identity in Photography
Thursday February 27, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
This lecture-based course is designed for photographers who want to push their creative boundaries and develop a strong artistic voice. We’ll explore storytelling, lighting techniques, color theory, posing, and post-processing all essential elements in crafting striking, narrative-driven imagery. Whether you’re looking to refine your style or take your work to the next level, this session will provide the inspiration and techniques to elevate your photography.
Speakers
avatar for Bella Kotak

Bella Kotak

Fine Art & Fashion
Thursday February 27, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Conference Room 5, Mystic Marriott (Creative Track Classroom)
 

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