Conference Sessions
Building a Career in Uncertain Times
Sophie Park and Christian Monterrosa have built strong careers in an industry that is constantly changing. Drawing on their work…
March 14, 2026 1:30 pm
Camera Authenticity Solution for News Organizations ( Presentation on Sony’s technologies )
The frequent occurrence of AI-generated and manipulated content has increased the need for tools for the trusted authentication of verifiable…
March 14, 2026 12:30 pm
Lecture Series
Clay Patrick McBride
Clay Patrick McBride is known for his bold portraiture that celebrates his subjects through empowerment, humor, honesty, and grit; he…
March 13, 2026 9:30 am
Apollo II
Lecture Series
Earning Access: Trust and Visual Storytelling
What does it take to be invited into someone’s life—and stay there? This panel explores how visual storytellers earn access,…
March 14, 2026 5:00 pm
Lecture Series
Ed Ou
Ed Ou is an Emmy and Peabody Award winning visual journalist and documentary filmmaker. He started his career early as…
March 14, 2026 9:30 am
Apollo II
Focusing on Your Books – Keeping Your Finances Organized as a Freelancer
In this session, we will walk through a simple financial system to help solopreneurs and freelancers stay organized and understand…
March 13, 2026 11:00 am
Apollo
Friday Portfolio Reviews
Have your work reviewed one-on-one by faculty members and industry leaders. Sign-up for Friday night reviews will begin at 1:00…
March 13, 2026 8:30 pm
Apollo I
From Images to Words: Writing About Your Photography
Join author Rachael Cerrotti for an interactive session that examines our personal relationship to our own work. Through group conversation…
March 14, 2026 11:00 am
Apollo
From Stills to Motion: Expanding the Documentary Frame
Steve Liss explores the creative and professional transition from still photography to documentary filmmaking. Through selected documentary clips, Liss will…
March 14, 2026 3:00 pm
Apollo II
Lunch
Refuel without leaving the hotel. A $15 cold buffet lunch will be available Friday and Saturday and includes a fresh…
March 13, 2026 12:00 pm
Stardust Lobby
Lecture Series
Maddie Meyer
Maddie Meyer, Chief Sport photographer for Getty Images, based in Boston, offers an inside look at building a focused, sustainable career…
March 13, 2026 5:00 pm
Apollo II
Mastering the Flow: Practical File Management
In fast-moving environments, disorganization isn’t just annoying—it can cost you time, money, and the story you’re trying to tell. In…
March 14, 2026 1:30 pm
Hands-0n Lighting
Pack Small, Play Big
Pack Small, Play Big is a fast-paced, hands-on lighting and location portrait workshop built for photographers who want to become…
March 12, 2026 2:00 pm
Apollo
Police and the Press Interaction in the ICE Age
Journalists covering immigration enforcement and public order operations increasingly find themselves caught between expanding assertions of federal authority and well-settled…
March 13, 2026 3:00 pm
Apollo II
Reimagining the Photojournalism Career
This moderated discussion brings together industry professionals who have applied their photojournalism backgrounds in new directions. Mark Dye, Senior Photographer…
March 13, 2026 1:30 pm
Safety and Awareness
Reporting Civil Unrest: Risk and Safety Basics
This session, led by Christopher Post and Bryan Woolston, equips journalists to cover protests and civil unrest with a strong…
March 14, 2026 11:00 am
Apollo Ballroom
Safety and Awareness
Stop The Bleed
For journalists, STOP THE BLEED training is critical. Covering protests, natural disasters, active shooter situations, and civil unrest means being present at the exact…
March 12, 2026 6:00 pm
Apollo
Safety and Awareness
Stop The Bleed
For journalists, STOP THE BLEED training is critical. Covering protests, natural disasters, active shooter situations, and civil unrest means being present at the exact…
March 13, 2026 12:30 pm
Stronger Together: Building Community in Visual Journalism
To kick off the 2026 Northern Short Course, this conversation brings together three photographers and community leaders who have built…
March 12, 2026 7:30 pm
Apollo
Student Shootout
24-Hour Photo Challenge You’ll have 24 hours, from Friday at lunch through Saturday at lunch, to complete your entry.…
March 13, 2026 12:00 pm
Thursday Portfolio Reviews
Have your work reviewed one-on-one by faculty members and industry leaders. Thursday night reviews will be first-come, first-served. If presenting…
March 12, 2026 8:30 pm
Apollo I
Truth Under Pressure
As technology accelerates and public trust in media continues to shift, ethical decisions have become both more complex and more…
March 13, 2026 11:00 am
Apollo 1
Turning Personal Projects Into Paid Work
Personal projects can define your voice, expand your vision, and open doors professionally, but getting that work published and paid…
March 13, 2026 1:30 pm
Apollo
