See Who’s Taking the Stage
MARK SELIGER
IS COMING TO WPPI 2027
The man who makes famous people look human.
Mark Seliger will open WPPI 2027 as our keynote speaker. As Rolling Stone’s chief photographer, he shot more than 185 covers, and for over three decades his portraits for Vanity Fair, GQ, and major brands have shaped how we see cultural icons. His Vanity Fair Oscar Night Sessions, an unguarded look at Hollywood’s biggest stars after the ceremony, became a celebrated book in 2023, and his work is held by the Smithsonian and London’s National Portrait Gallery. Mark will share how he earns his subjects’ trust, makes bold creative choices, and creates portraits that feel both iconic and deeply human.
Exciting New Names Join a Lineup of Proven Experts
This year’s speakers will leave you energized, inspired, and full of ideas for the year ahead. Breakout photographers will change the way you see your craft, while trusted favorites take their teaching somewhere new.
