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FriDAY May 24th

Alister Benn

Alister Benn

Miracles in the Moment

Strap in, we're going for a wild ride through the realms of realisation and personal expression. You have magic at your fingertips, and opportunity beyond opportunity to do more than you could ever imagine. In this presentation Alister Benn is going to challenge you to push past any boundaries that are preventing you from becoming the artists you want to be.

Jim Brompton

Jim Brompton

Kase Product Review / What’s New/ And Capturing the Journey: Essential Travel Photography Tips For Stunning Photographs

Join Jim Brompton, Master Photographer (MPF, MPN), for an inspiring and practical presentation on travel photography tips. With decades of experience capturing the world’s most breathtaking landscapes, Jim will share his expert insights on lighting, gear selection, and storytelling through the lens. This session will help you elevate your travel photography and capture unforgettable images on the road with confidence and creativity.

Adam Gibbs

Adam Gibbs

Edges of Vision: The Art of Aspect Ratios

In Edges of Vision: The Art of Aspect Ratios, we explore one of photography’s most overlooked but powerful compositional tools—the frame itself. From the classic 3:2 to cinematic wides, panoramic sweeps, and intimate verticals, the shape of your image plays a vital role in how your viewer experiences the scene.

This presentation will explore how different aspect ratios influence visual storytelling, balance, and emotional impact. Through real-world examples and behind-the-scenes insights, you'll see how choosing the right frame can elevate an ordinary composition into something extraordinary.

Whether you're shooting in-camera or cropping in post, this session will help you compose more intentionally, see beyond the viewfinder, and use the edges of your frame to say more with your photographs.

Alex Noriega

Alex Noriega

Becoming You: Revealing Your Artistic Fingerprint

We all have a unique artist within us, and we all have something new we can show the world. But we don't all begin in a state which allows us to harness our capabilities: we must first reveal our artistic fingerprint before we can leave it on our photographs.

From college dropout to retail electronics store employee to computer repairman, artist never seemed a likely profession for Alex - nor a path to success. In this presentation, he will recount both successes and failures on the journey to becoming the photographer he is today.

Alex will also identify the qualities which make his photographs distinctive, and demonstrate how he presents them in a way that showcases his unique artistic fingerprint.

SaturDAY May 25th

Jenny Wong

Jenny Wong

Wild Ambitions

Jenny’s journey through photography has taken her to the farthest reaches of the world and taught her many lessons along the way. She picked up the camera as a means to truly see the world - and through the viewfinder she truly found herself. Now the lessons photography taught her are a means by which she can help to positively shape the world she exists in. Join her as she shares her story.

Dusty Cressey

Dusty Cressey

Nature as Your Niche: Balancing Passion and Income

A mix of real talk and personal storytelling, this presentation  explores how to turn your passion for wildlife and landscape photography into creative opportunities — without losing the reason you started. Dusty shares his journey from farm kid to full-time creator, offering relatable tips and mindset shifts for anyone looking to grow their craft, build momentum, or just stay inspired out in the wild.

Rachael Talibart

Rachael Talibart

Chaos and Flow

Rachael will tell the stories behind some of her photographs, and how photography has enabled her to have a deeper connection with the natural world. She will share her thoughts about context and originality in nature photography, and the workflow she has adopted to keep her feeling fulfilled and creative.

Sarah Mathews

Sarah Mathews

Between Earth and Eternity: The Art of Looking Up

Long before cameras or cities, humans looked to the night sky for direction, for stories, and for a sense of belonging. Our ancestors used the stars to navigate not just across land, but through life.

Today, we often find that same connection through the lens: tracking light, motion, and rhythm in the natural world. But just above every treetop, shoreline, and summit, another layer of that world unfolds: the night sky.

Astrophotography is not a departure from nature photography, but an extension of it. It draws on the same instincts, patience, presence, and a deep attention to light.

This talk explores how photographing the night sky, from the Milky Way to distant galaxies, can expand your creative perspective. You’ll learn how to begin, what to photograph throughout the year, and how engaging with starlight that’s traveled across time can shift how you see Earth, the sky, and your place within both.

SUNDAY May 26th

Lee Nordbye

Lee Nordbye

From Accountant to Artist and Adventurer: The Power of Nature

Lee will recount the key moments in his journey from accountant to artist and adventurer including how his connection with nature helps him manage his challenges with mental health. Through Lee’s bold and distinctive stories of nature’s subtleties he will aim to evoke the same sense of fascination and calmness he experiences when he is surrounded by nature. He hopes to give you a brief sense of respite, become curious and develop a stronger connection with nature.

Nick Parayko

Nick Parayko

Understanding Your Subjects: A Biologist's Approach to Wildlife Photography

As a wildlife biologist and self-taught photographer, I’ve learned that understanding animal behavior and ecology can make all the difference in finding and photographing wildlife, and heightening your overall experience in nature. In this talk, I will share my journey from a wildlife-obsessed child to, well, a wildlife-obsessed adult, how biological knowledge has enhanced my experiences and leveled-up my photography, and how you can employ similar techniques to your process. I hope to provide all photographers with practical tips and real-world examples to improve your approach in the field from tracking elusive species to anticipating behaviors and identifying the habitats of target species.

Dee Webb

Dee Webb

Beyond Luck: Living a Life of Intention Through Photography

People often tell me how lucky I am to live a life of adventure—traveling the world as a wildlife photographer, guide, and owner of a global photography tour company. But my journey has never been about luck. It has been about choice, resilience, and intention.

For years, I lived a conventional life, facing hardships that tested my strength—a young daughter with health challenges, a husband battling leukemia while our children were just toddlers, a second marriage marked by my husband’s severe mental health struggles, and a stepson battling addiction. These experiences shaped me, but they did not define me. Instead, I chose to carve out a new path—one built on passion, purpose, and the belief that I could create the life I truly wanted.

In this talk, I’ll share how I transitioned from survival mode to intentional living, how photography became both my refuge and my career, and how we all have the power to design a life aligned with our deepest values. Whether you’re looking to take your photography to the next level or seeking inspiration to follow your own path, this session will challenge you to rethink what’s possible.

Marci Segal

Marci Segal

Pathways to Freedom

Pathways to Freedom empowers you to deepen your connection with nature, innovation, and boundless possibility. Led by creativity expert Marci Segal, this session will fuel your imagination and unlock the joy of experiencing more of your creative potential. Through transformative exercises, Marci will guide you to break free from limitations and tap into your highest inspirations. Whether you're capturing nature’s beauty or exploring fresh ideas, you’ll gain the tools to embrace freedom, love, and enthusiasm in your work. Leave feeling energized and equipped with powerful strategies to continue your journey of creative growth—both in photography and in life.

Curtis JonesKristopher Andres

Curtis Jones/Kristopher Andres

Moonlit Camels, Midnight Evacuations, and a Bag of Power Adapters: Searching for Compositions and Finding Community

When we set out to build photography workshops, we thought our focus would lean toward the technical — shutter speeds, editing workflows, and gear. But over time, we realized something far more meaningful was happening. In this session, we’ll share unexpected stories from the field -  friendships sparked in stormy weather, the quiet support exchanged over coffee after sunrise shoots, and the joy of watching strangers become lifelong travel companions. Join us as we explore connection over composition and how photography has this sneaky way of bringing people together.

Panel Discussion

Social Media and It’s Impacts on Our Creativity and Mental Health
These days it seems like social media is both a blessing and a curse. It allows us to share our work, connect with our audience and customers and meet other like-minded photographers. It can also inspire us through the work of our peers and those who inspire us. But there’s a darker side to photography and social media that seems to be lurking ever closer to the surface - algorithmic dominance, competition with other photographers, the rise of the influencer and the time required to get ahead can have disastrous consequences on our mental health. Our panel of presenters discuss the pros, the pitfalls and the ways they stay sane through it all. 
The Lightchasers Conference 2022 had so many wonderful speakers who re-sparked my interest in photography. I have been to many other photo conferences over the years but this was the first one that all the speakers brought so much to the table - all were great speakers, fabulous photographers and really inspired me again! I fully recommend that photographers, regardless of skill level, should attend Lightchasers Conference 2023!
Sharlene Stanley
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