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Meet The Speakers & Photo Walk Leaders For Creative Space!

UPDATE: Creative Space 2022 is in the books. Thanks to everyone who joined us in NYC. See you next year! 

Creative Space (our FREE event in New York City October 27 and 28) will feature an exciting lineup of workshops, panels and photo walks from leaders in the industry. We’ve rounded up our special guests for the free two-day event so you can check out their work in advance. Learn more about them and give their accounts a follow below. Once you register for Creative Space, workshops and photo walks are open attendance and no further sign-up is required. Make sure you get there early, as some workshops and photo walks are space limited and will be first-come, first-served. Register HERE – see you there! 

These leading content creators will be speaking at workshops and leading instructional photo walks during Creative Space in NYC. Join us on Oct 27th and 28th.

Workshop & Panel Speakers

Cristina Mittermeier – @mitty

On Thursday, October 27, you can catch celebrated conservation photographer and Sony Artisan of Imagery Cristina Mittermeier for a panel discussion called Talking Alpha. Then on Friday, October 28, join her for The Art Of Enoughness, a talk on the intersection of photography and conservation, the new mindset of "enoughness," and how you can make a difference in the world with your work.

Brooke Shaden – @brookeshaden

Join fine art photographer and Sony Artisan of Imagery Brooke Shaden on Thursday, October 27 for her workshop, Images That Speak To The Soul. In a world where visual stories are universal currency, take a walk with Brooke through the ways we can build more layered, intense, and connecting images that speak to the core of the human experience. Watch as she creates a new photo using glass, rain, and flowers that utilizes the nuances of photography to create fine art. If you haven’t watched her series, Facing Creativity With Brooke Shaden, you can get caught up HERE.

Melissa Groo – @melissagroo

On Thursday, October 27, conservation photographer Melissa Groo will lead her workshop The Joys And Demands Of Wildlife Photography. During this talk, she will share why photographing wild animals can be not just highly rewarding but also a test of character. See how she meets the unique challenges of this genre through gear and techniques, and learn the stories behind some of her favorite photos. Get a head start on learning about some of her gear HERE.

“L.” Renee – @urbanclimbr

Catch adventure photographer L Renee at Creative Space during the Talking Alpha panel on Thursday, October 27. Join this distinguished panel of outdoor creators to learn about their approach to their craft, the way they make the most out of their gear, and what advice they have for other creators. Follow her account for an inside look at her creative mind with a camera. And if you didn’t catch her in the first episode of First Take With Chris Burkard, you can watch that HERE.

Autumn Schrock – @autpops

Autumn Schrock of the Alpha Imaging Collective will also be a part of the Talking Alpha panel on Thursday, October 27 during Creative Space. Join as the outdoor photographer, designer and yogi takes part in this panel of outdoor creators to share the gear they use and the advice they have for others. Schrock’s work takes her to all ends of the globe, and you can follow her on Instagram to keep up with her outdoor adventures. Soak up some of her knowledge in advance and ready her 5 Tips For Landscape Photography.

Nate Luebbe – @nateinthewild

Alpha Imaging Collective member Nate Luebbe will also be taking his experience in outdoor creation to the stage as part of the Talking Alpha panel on Thursday, October 27. The outdoor photographer, filmmaker and YouTuber will join Autumn Schrock, L Renee and Cristina Mittermeier as they share how they approach their craft. Follow his Instagram account to see what he explores next with his camera and make sure you catch his panel session.

Justyn Moro – @jmorodp

Cinematographer Justyn Moro has shot music videos and commercials for some of the biggest names and brands in the industry – including Toyota, Carrie Underwood and Alan Jackson. Join him at Creative Space on Friday, October 28 where he will share his thoughts on shooting music videos, how he uses the Sony VENICE 2 and why he made the switch.

Armando Ferreira – @mondobytes

YouTuber and gear reviewer Armando Ferriera will be a part of the Cinematography In Your Hand Panel on Friday, October 28. Watch as he joins other techy video creators to share their approach to video and filmmaking. Get an inside look at his work before the panel by checking out his YouTube Channel.

Gerald Undone – @geraldundone

You’ve probably seen Gerald Undone’s gear review videos on YouTube, and now you can catch him on stage as part of the Cinematography In Your Hand Panel on Friday, October 28. Watch as he shares how he uses gear to get the perfect footage. See his latest videos on his YouTube Channel.

Sarah Kreig – @sarahkrieg

Sarah Krieg is a content creator and podcaster of the @sharedshutter podcast. She will be a part of the Cinematography In Your Hand Panel on Friday, October 28 to share her approach to content creation and provide tips for other creators in the field. Check out her podcast and Instagram account for more of her work.

Photo Walk Leaders

Scott Robert Lim – @scottrobertlim

Sony Artisan of Imagery and portrait pro Scott Robert Lim has given us so much advice on lighting, like his magic formula for soft lighting, or how to use a basic 3-light setup, and now you can join him for a Photo Walk on Thursday, October 27 at Creative Space to learn from the master firsthand. Lim will be joined by Miguel Quiles and the photo walk will focus on how to optimize various lighting situations when shooting on location; shade, bright light, direct light, low light.

Miguel Quiles – @miguelquilesjr

Sony Artisan of Imagery, YouTuber and portrait photographer Miguel Quiles has taught us so much through his YouTube Channel and the Sony Alpha Universe YouTube Channel. On Thursday, October 27 at Creative Space, you can join Quiles and Scott Robert Lim on the Perfect Portrait Light photo walk, where you’ll learn how to shoot the perfect portrait in camera or on an Xperia phone.

Tony Gale – @tonygalephoto

There's no place quite like New York City for creating special portraiture backdrops. Join Sony Artisan of Imagery Tony Gale at Creative Space on Friday, October 28 for a photo walk to learn the secrets of photographing models in the city, including a demo of Sony speedlites for some added kick. He’ll be joined by Crissibeth Cooper of the Alpha Collective who will be shooting with her Xperia.

Crissibeth Cooper – @crissibeth

Crissibeth Cooper is a New York City-based photographer and member of the Alpha Imaging Collective. Her compelling street and travel photography focuses on her love of fractals, symmetry, architecture, heights and secret places – who better to lead a photo walk in the Big Apple! You can catch Crissibeth on Thursday, October 27, with Kenneth Hines for a Midday In Midtown photo walk to capture the city with Sony Alpha and Sony Xperia. Then on Friday, October 28, Crissibeth will join Tony Gale on the New York City Portraits photo walk to share the secrets of portraiture on Sony Xperia.

Kenneth Hines – @professorhines

Kenneth Hines is known for his signature style of vibrant, deep contrast street photography. You can join him along with Crissibeth Cooper on Thursday, October 27, for the Midday In Midtown photo walk to experience in person how they capture captivating architecture, cityscapes and street images with Sony Alpha and Sony Xperia. Check out his Instagram to see more of his style before the walk!

Paola Franqui – @monaris_

Paola Franqui is a street photographer and member of the Alpha Imaging Collective. Her moody and cinematic style makes her photography stand out from the rest, and you can learn from her directly during Creative Space. Join her along with Steve Irby and Dave Krugman for the Sunset Street Photography photo walk on Thursday, October 27 to see how they capture the city.

Steve Irby – @stevesweatpants

Steve Irby, known as Steve Sweatpants, is also a street photographer and member of the Alpha Imaging Collective. The co-founder of @streetdreamsmag, his documentary-style street photography always tells a story. Learn how he does it at Creative Space on Thursday, October 27 during the Sunset Street Photography photo walk. He’ll be with Paola Franqui and Dave Krugman to share tips on how they capture compelling street shots.

Dave Krugman – @dave.krugman

Dave Krugman is a street photographer, Alpha Imaging Collective member, and the curator of the creative community @allships.co. Join him along with Paola Franqui and Steve Irby at Creative Space on Thursday, October 27 for the Sunset Street Photography photo walk. This intrepid group of instructors will help you spot the stories told by one of the world's greatest cities.

Jessica Hirsch – @cheatdayeats

A well done photo makes even the simplest of meals look ever more delicious. Perhaps no one knows this more than Jessica Hirsch, a member of the Alpha Imaging Collective and one of Instagram's most celebrated food photographers. On Friday, October 28, join her photo walk at Creative Space to learn how to take mouth-watering food photography. Follow her Instagram account to feast your eyes on the kind of delicious content she’s always serving up!

Oveck Reyes – @oveck

Alpha Imaging Collective member Oveck Reyes is a visual artist, storyteller and travel enthusiast. An artist for @SuperRare.Co, he knows a lot about the NFT world. You can join him at Creative Space on Friday, October 28, for the Photos On The Edge photo walk with Erick Urgiles and Shauna Wade. Join this epic small-group photowalk on top of The Edge, the 100-stories-high observation deck with a glass floor & 360-degree views of NYC.

Erick Urgiles – @erickhercules

Erick Urgiles is a commercial photographer and member of the Alpha Imaging Collective. He’s well known for his levitation imagery and futuristic style that defies gravity. Check him out at Creative Space on Friday, October 28, for the Photos On The Edge photo walk with Oveck Reyes and Shauna Wade. Come ready to challenge yourself, learn, and photograph the NYC skyline like you’ve never done it before!

Shauna Wade – @so.shauna

Shauna Wade is a lifestyle, travel and street photographer and member of the Alpha Imaging Collective. She's also the founder of the @moodygrams and @moodyports communities. During Creative Space on Friday, October 28, you can join her, Oveck Reyes and Erick Urgiles for the Photos On The Edge photo walk. Peep Shauna’s photographic style on her Instagram before the walk, and come ready to challenge yourself!


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