9:00 Doors open for registration

Get some coffee, chat with friends, enjoy the beautiful space!

9:30 - 10:30 Keynote Speaker, Maddie McGarvey

Gather in the auditorium for this year’s featured speaker, acclaimed documentary photographer and visual journalist, Maddie McGarvey.

10:50 -12:30 Workshop Sessions 1 and 2

Workshops will be 45 minute each. Seminar participants can choose which workshop to attend during each block.

10:50 - 11:35 Block 1 (Choose One)

The Importance of Sourcing in Photojournalism

Publishing a Photo Book

11:40 - 12:25 Block 2 (Choose One)

Video Producing

Photography beyond the Medium

12:30 - 1:30 Lunch (Provided!)

1:35 - 3:10 Workshop Sessions 3 and 4

1:35 - 2:20 Block 3 (Choose One)

Strategies for Your Photography Portfolio

The Elevated Portrait

2:25-3:10 Block 2 (Choose One)

Video for Photographers

Safety in the Field

3:30 - 5:05 Portfolio Reviews

You will receive your schedule of reviews prior to the event, and every effort is made to match you with reviewers based on your interests and goals. Each participant will get two 20-minute reviews. A complete list of this year’s reviewers can be found here.

3:30 - 3:50 Review 1

3:55 - 4:15 Review 2

4:20 - 4:40 Review 3

4:45 - 5:05 FINAL review

5:15 - 7:00 Reception

You did it! A full day of learning, engagement, feedback, and networks! Now its time to celebrate! Light refreshments will be available. And be sure to stick around for the grand prize drawing! Someone will win a brand new Canon EOS R5 Mark II Body + RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS USM + RF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM + Battery Grip! (More information about how to win this and other amazing prizes here.)

Be sure to tag @WPOWDC on any pictures you post from the day!