Paul Nicklen and Cristina Mittermeier have dedicated their lives to exploring some of the most remote places on Earth and are two of the most influential visual storytellers in the world. As Marine Biologists, conservationists, photographers, videographers and co-founders of SeaLegacy, they use the power of imagery to inspire a global community into active ocean protection.

Join them on a dynamic journey filled with first-hand accounts that shine a unique and personal light on what lies beneath The Thin Blue Line.

With deep understanding and compassion, a strong scientific foundation, humor, and unparalleled passion, Paul and Cristina will take you on an adventure you will remember forever. 

Join a panel of illustrious visual creators for an open discussion on the diversity issues that continue to challenge our industry, and solutions on making equal representation the norm in the photography industry. 

Brooke Shaden will teach her techniques for transforming your business into a story people want to hear and building a legacy you're proud of.

Join Miguel Quiles in his own professional studio and see the tools of the trade he uses to shoot portraits with impact. 

Social media can be a powerful tool for your business. Tiffany will teach you how to maximize the potential of Instagram and use it with intention so that you can make the most out of the time you spend on social media.

Tag along with Tobi as he navigates the legendary architecture of the Windy City. Join his second class of the day to learn how he edits.

What does it take to tell a real story? Chris will take you through a behind-the-scenes look at documentary filmmaking.

Learn the strategy, practical advice and processes Louis has learned from running a successful YouTube travel channel for ten years.

Learn the secrets Miguel Quiles uses to take stunning portraits and his tips to elevate your work to new levels.

Learn from celebrated fine artist Brooke Shaden the secrets behind creating a fine art series that provokes and entices.

Learn the most important techniques of composition and how to use them to tell engaging stories with your photos. You’ll learn how to capture unique and well-balanced photos that strike a chord with your audience.

Telling stories is hard. Getting them funded is even harder. Chris will share everything you need to know about pitching your dream project and getting paid to do it.

As a follow-up to his morning class on architectural photography, Tobi will teach how to get the most out of your files by editing with Adobe Lightroom.

Explore with Louis how we can redeem online platforms to spread positivity, inspire meaningful action against injustices, and have a deep powerful impact on the world.

Saturday 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT - Stage 3

"Magic Hour" occurs at twilight, when artificial light balances with the night sky, but is at its peak for only a few minutes. Brian Smith will explain how to make the most of this special light and take your nightscape images to the next level.

The moments of the wedding day flicker and unfold quickly. Lighting conditions range from soft diffused to hard sun to low light within the span of one day. In this class, we will explore quick and simple lighting techniques to create dynamic images on the fly.

Learn how to create beautiful high-resolution timelapse photography/videography at home, ready-to-share on social media.

Learn the importance of Style Shoots and how they can lead to more work. Jermaine will share his approach on lighting subjects in different locations and when to use lighting along with the right lens selections. He will shared his tips for building relationships with venues and inspiring them to bring you new clients.

Lowy+Lacar used their willing children (and dogs) to create an irreverent parent’s guide to surviving the lockdown. They will take the audience through the creation of this mind-blowing book.

Learn the challenges of photographing in near-complete darkness, and techniques for overcoming low light limitations. Rachel will also discuss her favorite apps for planning, her gear for night shooting, and setting up your Sony camera for a night under the stars.

You are stuck at home, there are no gigs, the fridge is empty, but Instagram seems full. The fog of creative depression is setting in. How can we take this opportunity of being mostly broke and destitute and create new work? Ben Lowy will take you through his approach to staying creative in "weird" times.

Paying attention to what’s behind the subject is the key to great environmental portraits. Brian will show you how improving the background makes the subject shine. Learn how to overcome a bad location and take great locations to the next level.

Join Rachel for a behind-the-scenes look at how she plans for an adventure, finds unique compositions, and uses the properties of wide-angle lenses to capture the grand landscapes of the Canadian Rockies.

One in every seven people around the world depends on the ocean as a primary source of food. Cristina shares her work in coastal communities standing up to protect and restore the bounty of their ancestral shores, and creates an experience that will open your heart and mind, concluding that we are all ocean people.

Jermaine will answer the frequent question of what gear he always brings to never miss a fabulous shot during a wedding, and will help you select the right tools to get it done.

Learn the best methods to take your passion for photography & video to the next level and generate passive income with your creations.