Lens & Light 2025 Summit: Full Schedule

Join international master photographer Scott Robert Lim as he unlocks his cinematic lighting secrets and reveal his techniques on quickly setting up dramatic shots of highlight and shadow on location. Create stunning portraits with these universal techniques that will work for a variety of businesses: seniors, wedding, personal branding, family, etc.
Mastering appropriate lighting for various scenarios can prove challenging and bewildering. This keynote will equip you with the skills to effectively employ swift, efficient, and optimal lighting techniques under high-pressure circumstances. Develop confidence in handling even the most challenging lighting conditions through easy-to-apply methods.
Discover that achieving exceptional lighting outcomes doesn't necessarily entail excessive costs. A photographer well-versed in the right approaches and adept at identifying opportune moments can achieve superb results without straining resources. In this talk he will streamline the array of choices, presenting straightforward and lucid concepts that facilitate adeptness in diverse lighting scenarios, encompassing bright light, overcast conditions, and low light environments.

Speakers

Scott Robert Lim

Scott Robert Lim Photography

Sony Artisan and international master photographer Scott Robert Lim is a certified educator and has over 70 international awards to his name, including Top Ten Most Influential, Kodak Award, World's Top Wedding Photographers, and has been a judge at many international photography... Read More →

Tuesday February 25, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EST
Marriott Ballroom Main, Mystic Marriott

Full Community Gathering

12:30pm EST

Lunch / Vendor Time

Tuesday February 25, 2025 12:30pm - 2:30pm EST

Marriott Ballroom Main, Mystic Marriott

Tuesday February 25, 2025 12:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Marriott Ballroom Main, Mystic Marriott

Meals

12:45pm EST

Tuesday Lunch Raffles

Tuesday February 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:00pm EST

Marriott Ballroom Main, Mystic Marriott

Join Chris & Jen for our daily raffles during lunchtime in the Marriott Ballroom! Must be present to win.

Speakers

Chris Stiles

Founder, Lens & Light Events

Jennifer Zapatka

Founder, Lens & Light Events

Tuesday February 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:00pm EST
Marriott Ballroom Main, Mystic Marriott

Raffles

1:00pm EST

Full Community Group Photo!

Tuesday February 25, 2025 1:00pm - 1:15pm EST

Marriott Ballroom Main, Mystic Marriott

We'll gather for a few minutes for our 2025 group photo in the ballroom at the beginning of lunchtime. Speakers should also attend for a speaker photo!

Tuesday February 25, 2025 1:00pm - 1:15pm EST
Marriott Ballroom Main, Mystic Marriott

Full Community Gathering

3:45pm EST

Small Group Mentoring - Shaun Gordon

Tuesday February 25, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm EST

Marriott Ballroom Main, Mystic Marriott

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

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 →

Tuesday February 25, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm EST
Marriott Ballroom Main, Mystic Marriott

Small Group Mentoring, Wedding Track

3:45pm EST

Small Group Mentoring - Shawn Lee

Tuesday February 25, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm EST

Marriott Ballroom Main, Mystic Marriott

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! Shawns topics include: For the Photographer time is money. Maximizing workflow to maximize profit. From initial consultation to final delivery.

Speakers

Shawn Lee

Shawn Lee Studios

Tuesday February 25, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm EST
Marriott Ballroom Main, Mystic Marriott

Small Group Mentoring, Creative Track

3:45pm EST

Small Group Mentoring - Steve Walter

Tuesday February 25, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm EST

Marriott Ballroom Main, Mystic Marriott

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! Product, Lifestyle, Lighting, Social Content

Speakers

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 →

Tuesday February 25, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm EST
Marriott Ballroom Main, Mystic Marriott

Small Group Mentoring, Commercial Track

3:45pm EST

Small Group Mentoring - Valerie Eidson

Tuesday February 25, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm EST

Marriott Ballroom Main, Mystic Marriott

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! Valeries topics include: Making a portrait stronger - composition, editing, etc.

Speakers

Valerie Eidson

Valerie Eidson Fine Art Photo

I'm a family photographer in Asheville, NC

Tuesday February 25, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm EST
Marriott Ballroom Main, Mystic Marriott

Small Group Mentoring, Creative Track

4:30pm EST

Canon Photoshoot Experience

Tuesday February 25, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EST

Marriott Ballroom Main, Mystic Marriott

Join Canon USA and Milford Photo for a cosplay iconic movie character photoshoot experience on Tuesday February 25th starting at 4:30pm.

The latest Canon R System Cameras and Canon RF lens will be available during the experience to borrow at no charge. Canon Representatives will be available to assist and answer all your questions during the experience.

The Canon Photoshoot Experience will take place in the Marriott ballroom from 4:30-5:30pm. Please arrive 10 mins prior to the start time.

About the Talent:
Martina Karra was born Martina Tedi Dimitrova in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. She speaks English, German and Bulgarian fluently. At the age of seventeen, Martina started modeling. One of her very first jobs was a cover-shoot for an Austrian magazine. She shot numerous covers, campaigns, catalogues, music videos and so on. Martina was nominated in Bulgaria for Woman of the Year by Grazia Magazine. After spending 5 years of traveling in Europe as a model, Martina went to New York City and immediately fell in love. She decided to stay and begun her modeling career in the US. Having done jobs for L’Oréal, Tresemme, Reebok, plus many others. In addition, she has been on 30+ magazine covers and have done multiple music videos. See Martina's headshot below.

Exhibitors

Canon

Canon U.S.A. is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the U.S., Latin America and Caribbean markets. Canon is committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100% U.S.-based consumer service... Read More →

Sponsors

Milford Photo

Founder, Lens & Light Events

Thursday February 27, 2025 1:15pm - 1:30pm EST
Marriott Ballroom Main, Mystic Marriott

Full Community Gathering