Name: Creating A Winning Wildife Image
Start: 2025-02-20
End: 2025-02-20
Location: In Focus Zone

February 2025

Creating A Winning Wildife Image

Creating a wildlife image that captivates and stands out in a competitive field requires more than technical skill—it demands a deep understanding of storytelling, light, and composition. In this focus group, award-winning wildlife photographer David Gibbon shares his extensive experience and unique perspective on crafting unforgettable wildlife photographs. This session will explore the vital elements […]

20 Feb

15:40 - 16:20

In Focus Zone

Creative Separation

Join Frank Meo, a seasoned photo representative with over 30 years of experience, for an engaging and practical focus group to inspire photographers to carve their unique space in the competitive photography industry. This session, titled Creative Separation, will be a dynamic platform for exploring innovative strategies to distinguish your work and build a sustainable, […]

20 Feb

18:00 - 18:40

In Focus Zone

Eyes on the Impact

In photojournalism and documentary photography, how can creative projects transcend documentation to become vehicles for lasting, community-driven impact? This focus group, led by National Geographic Explorer and visual storyteller Ana María Arévalo Gosen, delves into the art of shaping projects, prioritising collaboration, authenticity, and self-representation from the start. Participants will explore strategies for transitioning from […]

21 Feb

14:40 - 15:20

In Focus Zone

The Future of Photography

Join renowned portrait photographer Martin Schoeller for an insightful focus group that explores the evolving role of photography in a rapidly changing world. Together, we will examine whether photography, as we know it, has a future—and how photographers can redefine their craft by embracing storytelling as the core of their work. Martin Schoeller’s career spans […]

21 Feb

18:00 - 18:40

In Focus Zone

Challenging Visual Stereotypes

This Documentary Photography Focus Group with Lys Arango invites participants to rethink the visual narratives commonly associated with humanitarian work. How can photographers move beyond stereotypes and clichés to create imagery that respects the dignity of their subjects while still engaging global audiences? Using examples from her projects, Lys will lead a discussion on the […]

22 Feb

14:20 - 15:00

In Focus Zone

Building A Career

What does establishing, building, and sustaining a successful photography career take? In this focus group, Andrew Bernstein, a pioneer with 45 years of experience, shares his journey, offering depth, nuance, and practical insights to inspire the next generation of photographers. This session invites open-ended, interactive discussions that allow participants to dive into the mindset, methods, […]

22 Feb

18:00 - 18:40

In Focus Zone

Photojounalism as a Career

What essential tools do we need to begin a photojournalism and documentary photography career? This focus group is designed for photography students and aspiring photographers interested in pursuing careers in photojournalism, news, and documentary photography. Led by renowned photojournalist Giles Clarke, it offers an insightful exploration of the power of visual storytelling to inform, inspire, […]

23 Feb

15:00 - 15:40

In Focus Zone

Redefining Photography

Preserving the Value of the Image Amidst the Selfie Epidemic In an era dominated by social media and the rise of selfie culture, the intrinsic value of photography—both aesthetic and economic—has become increasingly diluted. Images are now often reduced to fleeting snapshots, quickly shared and forgotten. This focus group, led by internationally acclaimed wildlife photographers […]

23 Feb

17:40 - 18:20

In Focus Zone

Beyond AI: Expanded Photograph

Expanded Photography Practices beyond AI Photography’s role in art and society is profoundly transformed, shifting from a singular medium to a versatile tool integrated into a broader artistic landscape. This focus group, guided by Dr. Ioannis Galanopoulos Papavasileiou, examines expanded photography—a practice that transcends traditional boundaries through techniques like manipulation, staging, cameraless photography, and mixed […]

24 Feb

15:40 - 18:20

In Focus Zone

Perception: What Do You Really See?

How to play with the viewer’s mind through creative composition in landscape photography. What separates a good landscape photograph from an exceptional one? It’s the idea and feeling the photograph leaves within you. Have you ever been unable to take your eyes off a landscape photograph? It was likely thanks to its creative composition and […]

24 Feb

17:00 - 17:40

In Focus Zone

Mushroom Magic

Explore the magical world of mushrooms in a captivating focus group combining scientific insight and artistic inspiration. The discussion begins with an in-depth look at mushrooms’ ecological significance, highlighting their role as the forest’s ultimate recyclers. From edible varieties to the toxic and deadly, participants will better understand these fascinating organisms and their essential role […]

25 Feb

14:00 - 14:40

In Focus Zone

Framing Reality

Photography’s truth: where reality meets art and imagination. Photography stands at the crossroads of science and art, blending technological innovation with creative vision. Photography reflects advancements in technology while challenging our perception of reality. A photograph combines art, personal vision, style and realism. But can an image truly capture “truth,” or is it always subjective, […]

25 Feb

17:00 - 17:40

In Focus Zone

UnBlurred Talk

Photography thrives where creativity meets precision. Mohammed Al-Ansari shares his expertise in blending artistic vision with logical techniques to create impactful images in this engaging focus group. This “UnBlurred Talk” session explores foundational principles of composition—framing, perspective, and balance—that transform ordinary shots into compelling visual stories. Participants will delve into the nuances of food and […]

26 Feb

15:00 - 15:40

In Focus Zone

Focus Groups

February 2025

Creating A Winning Wildife Image

Creative Separation

Eyes on the Impact

The Future of Photography

Challenging Visual Stereotypes

Building A Career

Photojounalism as a Career

Redefining Photography

Beyond AI: Expanded Photograph

Perception: What Do You Really See?

Mushroom Magic

Framing Reality

UnBlurred Talk

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