SUMMITS
Intensive Learning for Photographers Who Want More.
Leave with skills you can use right away
Each summit is a full day of focused learning on one topic, available as an add-on to your full conference pass. This year summits run Sunday and Monday, so you can do one, or pair two for a truly immersive start to WPPI.
Sunday 28th
Portrait Summit
Sharpen how you direct, connect, and create portraits that set your work apart.
With Mark Clennon, Aundre Larrow, Lindsay Adler, Irene Rudnyk, Emily Soto
Boudoir Summit
Build trust, pose with confidence, and create empowering imagery your clients love.
With Jacklyn Greenberg, Anita Sadowska, Yuliya Panchenko, Cate Scaglione, Marco Ibanez
Business & Marketing Summit
Walk away with real-world strategies to book more clients and build a more profitable business.
With Pye Jirsa, Ben Hartley, Paul Weaver, Sandra Coan, Myrna Daramy, MBA, Felicia Reed
Monday 1st
Wedding Summit
Master posing, light, and storytelling so every wedding you shoot shows your best work.
With Taylor Jackson, Jennifer Moher, Fer Juaristi, Elizabeth Austin, Rebecca Yale
Lighting Summit
Learn to shape and control light in any setting, from window light to full studio setups. Sponsored by Profoto
With Roberto Valenzuela, Dixie Dixon, Michael Anthony
Future Proof Business & Marketing Summit
Get ahead of what's next with strategies that keep your business growing as the industry changes. Sponsored by Showit
With Jamie Rachelle, Laurken Kendall, Catalina Jean, Natalie Franke, Paige Griffith
THE PORTRAIT SUMMIT
Find your style.
Refine your story.
Elevate your portraits.
Speakers: Mark Clennon, Aundre Larrow, Lindsay Adler, Irene Rudnyk, Emily Soto
Immerse yourself in a full day dedicated to the art and craft of portrait photography with some of the most inspiring voices in the industry. This summit explores every facet of portraiture—from discovering your personal style to creating striking concepts with intention and impact. Learn how to evoke genuine emotion through guided posing, use light to shape atmosphere, and make styling choices that elevate your story. You’ll leave with fresh ideas, practical tools, and the creative spark to take your portrait work further than ever before.
BUSINESS & MARKETING SUMMIT
Strategies That Turn Creativity Into Profit.
Speakers: Pye Jirsa, Ben Hartley, Paul Weaver, Sandra Coan, Myrna Daramy, MBA, Felicia Reed
Learn from eight successful photographers who have built thriving brands and sustainable businesses in today’s ever-changing market. The Business & Marketing Summit dives into the strategies that drive real results, from branding and social media to pricing, marketing, and revenue growth. Each session delivers practical insight you can apply immediately to strengthen your foundation and set your business up for long-term success. The day wraps with an interactive panel discussion designed to bring clarity, confidence, and fresh direction for the next step in your journey.
THE WEDDING SUMMIT
Artistry, Emotion, and Strategy
Speakers: Taylor Jackson, Jennifer Moher, Fer Juaristi, Elizabeth Austin, Rebecca Yale
Learn from some of the industry’s most talented wedding photographers in a full day dedicated to the art, business, and emotion of wedding photography. The Wedding Summit covers everything from posing and lighting to pricing, marketing, and social media strategy—giving you practical insights that strengthen both your artistry and your business. The day wraps up with an engaging panel discussion on the state of the industry, where you can ask questions, share ideas, and leave inspired with new ways to grow your work and brand.
BOUDOIR SUMMIT
Where Artistry Meets Empowerment.
Speakers: Jacklyn Greenberg, Anita Sadowska, Yuliya Panchenko, Cate Scaglione, Marco Ibanez
Spend the day with some of the industry’s leading boudoir photographers as they share how creativity, connection, and confidence come together to create powerful, transformative images. The Boudoir Summit explores every facet of the craft. Everything from posing, styling, and lighting to building trust and elevating the client experience. You’ll leave with fresh ideas, practical tools, and renewed inspiration to refine your artistry and grow your boudoir business.
THE LIGHTING SUMMIT
Control, Creativity, and the Power of Light.
Speakers: Roberto Valenzuela, Dixie Dixon, Michael Anthony
Join some of the most respected voices in photography for a full day dedicated to mastering the art of light. The Lighting Summit explores how to use light with purpose and creativity, from choosing the right shapers and maintaining color consistency to working confidently with both LED and flash. Discover how lighting can elevate any scene, turning challenging conditions into beautiful, portfolio-worthy images. Whether you want to sharpen your technical skills or find new inspiration, this summit will give you the tools and confidence to make light your strongest storytelling tool.
Dive into hands-on experiences in the Lighting Summit's studio bays and dynamic lighting setups!
FUTURE PROOF BUSINESS & MARKETING SUMMIT
Strategies That Turn Creativity Into Profit.
Speakers: Jamie Rachelle, Laurken Kendall, Catalina Jean, Natalie Franke, Paige Griffith
Learn from eight successful photographers who have built thriving brands and sustainable businesses in today’s ever-changing market. The Business & Marketing Summit dives into the strategies that drive real results, from branding and social media to pricing, marketing, and revenue growth. Each session delivers practical insight you can apply immediately to strengthen your foundation and set your business up for long-term success. The day wraps with an interactive panel discussion designed to bring clarity, confidence, and fresh direction for the next step in your journey.
