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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.